Norwegian Get-Together

Yesterday we met at member Chris's home to get a taste of Norway--a country she has visited several times and from which her ancestors migrated.  We started the afternoon with cold cantaloupe soup--especially refreshing since the temperature was in the 90s. . . .

We had several little guests join us on the porch of Chris's bank barn. . . .

After our lunch Chris showed us some designs we might want to try for the bird house gourds we were going to paint. . . .

She also showed us several Norwegian folk designs. . . .

But everyone opted to express their own style while we listened to World Folk Music. . . .

Bird houses painted, we sat down for a traditional Norwegian waffle dessert. . . .

You can use strawberry jam or make your own strawberry and sugar concoction as you'd make for strawberry shortcake.   Spread a dollop of whipped cream or sour cream on top and roll it up.  Delicious!

We then gave the children a tour of the farm--a 3-week-old donkey with her mother. . . .

The cows were vying for our attention so Chris took the little ones to the hay shed to throw some hay into the pasture. . . .

Of course, the chickens got attention as well, and a little egg collecting took place. . . .

Once the bird houses were dry, we sprayed them with a protectorant. . . .

Thank you Chris for hosting a fun afternoon of fellowship, food, and creativity!

❤️Take Joy❤️