MGCC Camp

This past weekend we took a small road trip in our FIAT

to join these campers at Greg and Ellen's new homestead.

The fact that we were travelling different from the rest,

did not stop us, we simply got a room to sleep and shower

and then joined everyone for the fun.

There was a warm welcome for us on Friday ...

a fun photo op ... with half of us together on Ellen's yard.

Some salads came out of the campers

while other food was prepared in the kitchen.

Greg did some delicious  tri-tip roasts on the grill.

It was a feast ... ending with Lovella's freshly baked Perishky.

The next morning ... it happened to be my birthday ...

we were treated to Greg's Swedish pancakes ...

we also call them German pancakes.

There was a gorgeous baby grand sitting just off the dining room,
begging to be played, and Lovella made it happen on several occasions.
I wish I could play.
Saturday morning Addy came with her little brother and parents ...
it was fun to meet some of Ellen's family in person.

We took a drive through town to Main Street,
enjoying the farmer's market and poking through some stores.

 In the afternoon we vegged in the back yard.

Harv and Bev prepared coconut prawns as an appetizer.
For dinner Greg grilled chicken and the rest of us put some sides together.
Oh ... and Judy brought out a frozen raspberry ripple cake ...
it tasted so good, even after so much food!
We told stories, we talked about things that matter
and we also laughed until tears came.

For Sunday morning Ellen said she'd set out the yogurt and granola

and everyone could come and go as they liked ...

But, you can see, we all sat down and kept right on going.

We joined Greg and Ellen at their new church,

a friendly place, where we felt at home.

After a memorable Mexican lunch, my H and I headed back 

on our six hour drive home,

happy and thankful for the blessing of such friendships.

We owe a big thank you to our hosts -

for their gracious hospitality.

Ellen, you have such a beautiful way to show your values
and to make a home feel loved and welcome.
May God bless you!