New Apprentice

For his sixth birthday, Benjamin's grandpa (me!) bought him a children's tool kit. Benjamin told me it was his best present ever:). Here he is working on his first project- a wooded tractor.

MI Swingers!

Grandma and Grandpa Camp 2009

GRANDMA'S FAVORITE SPOT ALONG THE CREEK


OUR CABIN


Tomorrow morning we leave to travel to MI to pick up three of our grandchildren, Andrew, Anna and Ava.. They will be joining their two cousins, Benjamin and Kara on our return trip on Wednesday afternoon. Our headquarters for the week will be at our cabin at Roxbury PA. There is lots to do there- wading in the creek, bike riding, campfires and lots of fun with Grandma and Grandpa. On Thursday we plan a day trip to Pine Grove Furnace State Park for swimming, hiking and a picnic. On Friday we will head to Chambersburg to visit the Gibbles Chip factory and to visit Great Grandma Wingert. Saturday afternoon we will return home to meet up with everyones parents. Greg and Beth will be traveling here to pick up their children so we don't have to make a return trip to MI.

Puppet shows

This has been a busy weekend with two puppet shows. On Thursday evening we attended our grandson's preschool graduation. I was honored to be asked to do a puppet show for the event. The skit was entitled "I don't know my ABC's, and was a lot of fun presenting to the preschool age kids present and their families. This morning I did a 40 minute presentation at Camp Hebron for the children of Slate hill Mennonite Church at their annual family retreat weekend. This went well and was a great group of kids. I'm glad for these opportunities to preform and to sharpen my venting skills.

Mothers Day 2009

Rosanna and I had the delight of being at our daughters house for the noon meal on Mothers Day. Our two daughters were there with their families. It is always a delight to be together. It was a beautiful day to take a few pictures outside by some beautiful flowers. Our son in Michigan sent Rosanna a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Thanks to you all for making mom feel special on her special day.

Easter 2009

Grandma tells Kara and Benjamin the Easter story with Resurrection eggs.


Kara in her Easter Dress


Benjamin and Karelyn dressed for the day.

Our family enjoyed a wonderful Easter celebration. Our church service included the baptism of 8 individuals, and the "cardboard" testimonies of many individuals telling of Christ's transforming power in their lives. Because He lives, we can face each day with hope and joy. Our two daughters and their families joined us for the noon meal, and an afternoon of fellowship and games. Our son and family, who live in MI was with his wife's parents in the Grand Rapids area.

The Michigan Crew!

We were blessed this weekend to have Greg and his family make the trip from Michigan to PA. They arrived on Friday evening late. On Saturday afternoon we enjoyed a family visit to the Oaks Museum at Messiah College. On Sunday afternoon we traveled to our Cabin at Roxbury, and had a delightful evening and morning before they left to return home at 10 AM. It is lots of fun playing games with our grandchildren!

Grand Kids Are Great

This weekend we had 3 of our grand children for a sleep over. The pictures tell the story!