This Saturday afternoon we celebrated Pastor Hoyer's birthday with a surprise party. The hostess of the party, Anne, was even more surpised than her husband for being able to pull this off! One of the members had requested the use of the property for another 'party' and that's how the preparations and such were able to take place, right under his nose! A couple members and his father-in-law took Pastor golfing on this lovely afternoon and the rest of us gathered at the church to wait for them to get back. I was at first dressed too warmly for the day, compared to others, but I was comfortable. Later, when the sun hid, I was quite comfortable in my outfit!
This photo shows Stephanie, Wayne (my friend, Judy H.'s dad), me, and Lucy waving for the camera. Ed was the appointed photographer, a role he relishes. Notice how Stephanie and I both have our hand on our hips. Wayne might too for that matter but I am blocking him! A couple in the congregation work as DJs and had their equipment set up on the playground where we were situated. Such a perfect set-up for the party!
This photo was taken looking down the walkway toward the north of the elevators. Just look at the yellow coating of pollen accumulated on the pinkish purple tiles. My car looks hideous with the yellow layer of pollen over the red of the paint. I have to use the wipers when I leave the house in order to see through the windshield. I know this is really minor compared to the ice and snow accumulation on people's cars in WI and the upper Midwest right now, but it really is an eyesore. At least pollen is not slippery!
Sunday was Fellowship Day at church for which Judy C. makes mini-sandwiches, and has cookies plus other snacks. Folks are encouraged to make a donation when partaking which goes into the scholarship fund for our two students away at Synod schools. I had seen these little candy bar 'cars' on a website and shared it with Judy. The wheels and steering wheel are M & M's secured with dots of frosting, which also secures the driver, a Teddy Graham. So cute, and leave it to Judy to make this happen. Too bad there weren't more kids at church to appreciate them, but also good for the grown-ups not having to fight the kids for them!
