Desserts

Lovina Enjoys Games with Grandchildren & Pole Barn Progress Continues

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First of all, a happy 28th birthday to daughter Susan on January 24. Also a happy 55th birthday to my sister Liz. I wish both of them many more happy and healthy years. I don’t get to see Liz too often. I think I only saw her a few times in over a year and … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Meats

Keeping Warm in a Cold Spell

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At 10 a.m. the temperature is still only at zero degrees with a wind chill of -17 degrees. The last several days we have had even colder temperatures and wind chill down to -27 degrees. It’s been a challenge to heat for everyone. It seems the wind gets in everywhere. Grandson Ryan seems to be doing … Continue Reading ››
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Hosting the Amish Men’s Choir and Caring for Family

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There is a winter weather advisory out this morning. It felt good to be in the warm house and hear the blowing wind from the inside. My husband Joe and son Joseph left for work. I’m sure the roads were a challenge for the drivers. Continue Reading ››
Soups

Lovina and Family Gather for Christmas and Ring in the New Year

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A brand-new year is before us. What does 2024 hold in store? A new year always feels like a new beginning. A time to try harder to break bad habits, a time to start fresh. Most importantly, to spend more time reading God’s words every day and remembering those less fortunate in life. We have … Continue Reading ››
Meats, Snacks

Daughter Loretta Shares About Her Family

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Dear readers, This is Loretta. Mom asked if I would like to write her column. I would say I'm a little overdue writing the column, but I know it helps Mom since she is busy getting ready for church services. On December 24, Mom is planning on having us children stay the night and having Christmas … Continue Reading ››
Desserts

Daughter Susan Shares about a Month Full of Plans with Family

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I'm Lovina's daughter Susan. I wanted to help Mom out and write an article for her. I'm not sure how Mom does it, knowing what to write every week. I have a hard time just doing one article. This Monday morning, the children are all in school except Ervin Jay. He's sleeping in the swing right now. He loves the … Continue Reading ››
Cookies and Bars

Lovina Shares Six Cookie Recipes!

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In this column, I will share cookie recipes. I hope you will enjoy them! Brown Sugar Cookies 3 cups brown sugar 1 cup lard or butter, softened 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups sour milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 5 cups flour, sifted Pinch of salt Cream together brown sugar, lard or butter, and eggs. Stir baking soda into sour milk. Sift baking … Continue Reading ››
Candy

Lovina and Her Family Announce the Name of Midnight’s Colt

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Daughter Verena will be 26 on December 10. Grandson Timothy (T.J.) will be five on December 17, granddaughter Allison will be four on December 27, and my husband Joe will be 55 on December 22. Happy birthday to all of them! Church services will be held here in three weeks on December 24. There is so … Continue Reading ››
Meats

Lovina and Family Enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving

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This morning Dustin and daughter Loretta brought their boys here while they went to Loretta’s dentist appointment. The ground is covered with several inches of snow since yesterday. Denzel, 16 months, went brrr, brrrr when he came in the house. They had a chilly buggy ride to town, although they do have a heater in … Continue Reading ››
Cakes and Frostings, Desserts

A welcome addition to the family

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I ended up not going to the comfort knotting last week. Instead, I went with daughter Susan and Ervin to the hospital. Now I have exciting news to share. Ervin Jay Yoder Jr. was born to Ervin and Susan at 6:17 p.m. on November 14. He weighs 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and is 19.5 inches … Continue Reading ››