It's already May, but next month will be June, and the wedding of my daughters Lovina and Danielle is getting closer and closer. I try not to be nervous, but it always feels so far away. Yesterday, her daughter Susan told me that her wedding was 7 weeks away, so I thought I might as well start sewing. My goal today is to cut all the clothes, but this is a task I don't care about as much as the sewing part.
My husband Joe went back to work this week. His hands are doing pretty well. I think he's just tired of thinking about all the work he has to do before the wedding. We'll take it one day at a time.
Joe and I planted the garden on Saturday. Elevated beds certainly save our backs. I still don't have enough beds, so I planted potatoes, corn, green beans, zucchini, and peas in the garden. I have 7 of them, and they quickly fill up with sweet onions, radishes, lettuce, bell peppers, chili peppers, tomatoes, and more. I felt relieved that I was able to get my garden in order. Now you need to remove the weeds.
After work on Saturday, Joe and I showered, packed up, and drove the horse and pram to our daughters Elizabeth and Tim's house, less than 11 miles from here. Tims told us to come. Tim and his kids found lots of mushrooms, and he said they'd love to come and eat them once he fixed them up.
When we arrived in the car, all four children ran toward the buggy and shouted, “Grandma and Grandpa!” Even little Andrea, 2 years old, was jumping up and down screaming our names. What a warm welcome! We felt luxurious. Tim started a campfire and Joe and I sat at the table next to it and enjoyed the delicious dinner they had cooked. They grilled chicken, cooked potatoes over the fire, and fixed mushrooms. Afterwards, I had peanut butter pie and ice cream for dessert.
Abigail, 7, and Timothy (TJ), 5, took turns riding miniature pony Prancer. Prancer was once our family pony. It brought back memories of when his daughter Lovina and his son Kevin rode him like that. Prancer loved children, and he helped them climb up and down, but sometimes he wanted to eat grass without walking around. Abigail was brushing and currying his beloved hair. We had a very relaxing evening!
The next morning we slept a little late and enjoyed a delicious breakfast consisting of fried eggs and potatoes, bacon, toast, cheese and chili peppers. A table was prepared for 8 of us. Alison and Andrea both wanted to sit between Grandpa and me, but the argument was resolved with Alison giving up. She is a cute little girl with very blonde hair and blue eyes, and she plays very quietly by herself.
We played games with the children. I was surprised at how well TJ played checkers. He gets very excited when he plays. Then we played Uno, but when he got down to one card, Abigail found out I didn't say Uno. They thought it was strange that I had to take two more cards. We had a great time.
We met all 12 grandchildren as Dustin and Loretta and their sons and Irvin and Susan and their six children came to Tim's house for an afternoon snack. Each one is very special. Isaiah will celebrate her 6th birthday on May 10th and her son-in-law Irvin will celebrate her birthday on May 11th. Happy birthday to both of you.
Lovina wants to bake a cake for Isaiah someday. Her daughters are coming next week to make frozen noodle and strawberry jam for her wedding. Since the rhubarb is in full swing, you will also need to make rhubarb juice soon. We still enjoy meals with asparagus.
Thank you for continuing to pray for Brother Albert. I am extremely grateful! god bless!
strawberry banana bread
Butter 1/2℃ (1 stick)
sugar 3/4℃
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 ton.baking soda
3 pieces of milk
1 C. mashed banana
1 (3 oz package of strawberry jelly)
1 ton.baking powder
2C. Flour
1/2 C. Nut (optional)
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs. In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, milk, banana, and jelly. Add to butter mixture. Add baking powder, flour and nuts. Pour into a well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Lovina's Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina Eicher, an Old Order Amish author, cook, wife, and mother of eight children. Readers may write to Eicher at Lovina's Amish Kitchen, PO Box 234, Sturgis, MI 49091 (please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return). Or email her at LovinasAmishKitchen@MennoMedia.org and her message will be passed to her to read. She does not respond to her emails personally.
