Saturday, January 21

I looked forward to this day – to fellowship with other ladies – and to hear what Barb and Joan (sisters) had to say. They were in the youth group when we were youth advisors back in the ’80s.

This is what greeted the ladies as we arrived at the door of the church – fellowship hall entrance.

The next decoration was inside – next to the fellowship hall.

I like to photograph this day to honor the ladies of our church – for their hard work and creative skills.

The fellowship hall looked beautiful and spring-like – refreshing in midwinter.

Someone spent a lot of time designing napkins.

Each placesetting included a flower seed packet and a journal.

If I understood correctly, Joan provided and probably decorated the cover of the journals.

In the kitchen I found Laura talking to Martha and Brenda who were washing dishes. Martha is grandmother to Laura and mother in-law- to Brenda. Martha is also mother to Barb and Joan (today’s speakers).

Amy was filling pitchers with water.

Scones ready to be served.

Brenda and Laura preparing buffet tables.

Kate placing lemon curd on the table.

Brenda placing serving spoons.

Yogurt, granola, and fruit

Scones

Lemon curd

Things to add to baked oatmeal.

Those who prepared the food: Andi, Kate, Brenda, Laura, and Amy.

Brenda is my sister-in-law (my youngest brother’s wife), Andi, Kate, and Laura are her daughters, and Amy is the daughter of my sister, Nancy.

Also, Brenda is a sister to Barb and Joan (the speakers).

Window decorations

Helpers poured water as ladies began to arrive.

Kathy and Heidi at the coffee/tea table.

Pastry to go with the coffee

Church cookbooks were for sale.

Registration table

More tomorrow night.