Eleven of us (Monday morning breakfast bunch) met at McDonalds parking lot at 9:00- the girls went in one van and the guys in another. We spent the day in Amish country (1.5 hours away) and what fun! The weather was absolutely fantastic - mid 70's with lots of sunshine. We girls shopped in downtown Arcola checking out all the pretties and holiday decorating. The guys did their thing and we all met at noon for trip out in the country at Elsie's Amish home for her wonderful family-style several courses of
delicious cooking (Crunchy slaw, fried chicken, ham loaf, mashed potatoes/gravy, homemade noodles, green beans, homemade bread w/apple butter
AND...apple pie, creamy peanut butter pie and chocolate cream pie!!!!
Our big Saturday afternoon meal for Sisters' Weekend was also at Elsie's and I requested her again - she is delightful and a terrific cook, along with her son, Devon (14) who helped out (and fried the chicken).
We had so much fun eating, listening to Elsie share Amish customs, their way of living, etc. Almost 2 hours later we left stuffed and happy and then stopped at the Homestead Bakery for goodies and onto Beachy's grocery store where most everything is sold in bulk packages.
Home Sweet Home at 5:30 - big day, but everyone really enjoyed this unique experience! Sorry
Darrel and Norma couldn't be with us!
Back: Mark, Ed, Pat, Ken, Jerry and Marty
Front: Sigrunn, Donna Rae, Sue and Brenda
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