HE IS RISIN

Well we made it to Easter Sunrise Service at Hope Chapel, where Franci was "signing" for the choir songs. (Franci has been doing this for the Church for a long time, and also teaches a class to Parents of toddler children who cannot hear.) It was a bit cold, but clear skies and no wind made it quite tolerable. There was a large turnout, a talented (and in tune) Choir, and an inspiring message, followed by communion.



With all fulfilled, we returned home prepare for the afternoon's gathering. There was Lamb to go in the oven, flags to be flown, Pilaf to prepare, and eggs to be Deviled, dipped and dispersed. The final Menu ended up with this:

Roasted chicken

Oven baked leg of lamb w/ gravy

Pilaf

Deviled Eggs

Quiche appetizers

Green Salad

Pistachio/pineapple ambrosia

Tabouli Salad

Slow cooked Green Beans & Tomatoes

Lahmajune

string cheese/rope cheese

Pieta bread

Shrimp platter/ Vegetable tray/ & Baby cucumbers

Humus dip, onion dip, cucumber dip

Red velvet cake

Rob's Sugar-free pies

Bunt cake (rum soaked)

Peep cakes (cupcakes)

Raspberry cheesecake

We wound up with about 28 adults, 2 children and 2 babies. The afternoon was capped off with the unexpected EARTHQUAKE just South of the border which set all the hanging lamps swinging and tongues wagging... but with no real damage, just a little excitement to help everyone digest the wonderful meal. The weather held aside from a little brisk onshore breeze. I'll try to follow-up with some photos here in the next couple of days...

"To Bring up a Child in the Way he should Go, Travel that way yourself once in a while." - Josh Billings