Not much time to relax on the porch these days ...
Today, 17 years ago, our oldest son was born to us after having three daughters. I remember seeing the look on my husband Joe’s face when he told me “It’s a boy!” He … Continue Reading ››
We are wrapping up the month of June. The year 2016 is now already halfway done. Amazing how time seems to go faster and faster. The wedding for Mose and Susan is only five weeks away. It’s getting too close way too fast for me!
We still want to make noodles for the wedding, and there … Continue Reading ››
It is a cool June morning with temperatures only in the low 60s. I had to close a few windows as it was chilly with them all open. Summer is officially here now.
It seems empty around here. My husband Joe, daughter Susan, and son Benjamin are working. Daughter Lovina is staying at Elizabeth and Timothy’s … Continue Reading ››
We are halfway through June! It is a lovely but warm evening. Everyone has retired for the night except daughter Verena, who is reading on the porch swing, and me. I am also on the porch, writing at the patio table. I’m enjoying the peacefulness. God has created such a wonderful world, and people do … Continue Reading ››
It’s a nice sunny day for the clothes to dry, and we have the lines filled with laundry. We have been blessed with several rains over the weekend and this past week.
Here's the pony and buggy, giving a ride to Lovina's cookbook photographer … Continue Reading ››
We have entered the month of June already. It looks like we had just a little bit of rain during the night. We are really in need of rain! Last night we watered the garden, as it was getting really dry. Everything is coming up really well. We are still enjoying radishes, green onions and … Continue Reading ››
It is 6:42 a.m. and our three youngest just left with the bus for another day at school. They are counting the days left of this term. Eight and one-half days left! I still have a hard time getting used to the bus coming this early. All the years our children went to school the … Continue Reading ››
This day is going way too fast for me. I finished sewing daughter Susan’s cape and apron for the wedding of niece Lovina and Benjamin tomorrow. Susan had her dress almost done so I also finished sewing that.
Last night I finally finished my dress, cape, and apron. I will be cook at the wedding and … Continue Reading ››
Hi. This is Lovina’s 18-year-old daughter, Verena.
I hope all you readers are doing great! Part of my Mother’s Day gift to my dear mother is writing the column for her this week. I also gave her a lighted crystal cube that says “I Love You Mom.” Dad and all of us children gave her two … Continue Reading ››
Daughter Verena made this for her cousin Rosa and her special friend. She makes it with plastic canvas and yarn.
I am a day late getting this column out. Every week passes by faster than the one before. Time does not stand still—that’s for sure.
Joseph, Lovina, and Kevin left for school a few minutes ago. The … Continue Reading ››