Tag Archives: birthday party

Winter chores and celebrations

January 31, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Son Kevin just left for school. Our driveway is really icy and slippery. I’m always afraid he will fall going out to the bus when its icy like this. One morning I saw him fall and was glad he didn’t hurt himself. Hopefully, it will warm up above freezing today so it will melt off … Continue Reading ››

Desserts, Pies

Eight inches of snow and family birthdays bring January to a close

February 1, 2019 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 10 Comments

Twenty-three years ago today, January 24, we were blessed with our second daughter, Susan. Susan is now a wife and mother. Time goes too fast for me! Happy 23rd birthday, Susan! Today is also my sister Liz’s 50th birthday. Liz is a little over two years older than I am. I am not looking forward to … Continue Reading ››

Cakes

Eichers celebrate wedding anniversary; countdown begins for daughter’s wedding

July 24, 2015 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

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Today, July 14, is son Benjamin’s 16th birthday. We want to bake him a cake, but I forgot to ask him what kind he wants before he left for work at 5:30 a.m. With eight children it’s hard to remember which is everyone’s favorite. Tomorrow, July 15, … Continue Reading ››

Desserts, Snacks

Mother-daughter bonding and festive treats for the season

December 19, 2014 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

First of all, a happy 17th birthday to daughter Verena today, December 10. How could those 17 years have gone by so fast? I am glad to have Verena here at home during the day. It’s good to have someone to help me with cooking, cleaning, laundry, sewing, and all that goes with keeping a … Continue Reading ››

Cakes, Desserts

Family visits and a caramel cake for summer’s end

September 5, 2014 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

Sister Verena’s forty-eighth birthday was Friday, August 22. She recently had our family and Jacob, Emma and their family there in honor of her birthday. We enjoyed a pizza dinner. Sister Susan made a cake for Verena but then surprised her with an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Uncategorized, Vegetables

Garden goodies and a midsummer night’s sleepover

August 8, 2014 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 8 Comments

We are having all kinds of garden goodies lately. It makes meal planning so much easier. Our first batch of sweet corn is ready. We’ve also been enjoying tomatoes, green beans, buttered red beets, zucchini, cucumbers and hot peppers. The peas are now over for the season.