by Jennifer | Nov 28, 2016 | Author's Corner, Family
I love Christmas. I love the decorations and the lights. I love being with family and eating good food and singing Christmas carols. But every year around this time, my chest gets tight and I start to panic about all the things that need to be done before Christmas....
by Jennifer | Nov 21, 2016 | Amish, Quilting Bee
I know that last month I promised to show you a Thanksgiving table runner this week, but I just couldn’t resist starting my Christmas sewing. I love this present quilt! It is very happy, almost whimsical, and you can make this pattern for any occasion, using happy...
by Jennifer | Nov 14, 2016 | Family, Farming&Gardening
By Richard Gappmayer (Jennifer’s dad) In September of each year after the pears had been picked, sorted, boxed and shipped, I would walk through the orchard and observe that many of the trees had a few pears left on them. Because there were just a few in each...
by Jennifer | Nov 7, 2016 | Cooking, Family
This is my husband’s very favorite meal. He always requests it for his birthday dinner. It’s different from a typical sweet and sour chicken because it isn’t as sticky, but it is delicious. The recipe comes from Grandma Vicky and my mother-in-law...
