Happy 20 years!!!

I can't believe we've been doing this for 20 years! Time flies when you're having fun. And we do have fun! Elena, Cinzia's daughter (first chair on the left) helped us celebrate. She was only a preteen the first time she joined us and was learning how to crochet then. Continuing around the table we have Carole, Margaret, Maureen, Barbara K, Jan, Barbara B, Nancy, Cinzia, and me. Dorah and Tina couldn't make today's party but I wanted to be sure to thank them too.

We started out catching up with each other...

And catching up with Elena, whom we haven't seen since she graduated from college.

Our main entree was chicken parmagiana which I caved and had ordered from our local Italian deli this year. Everyone agreed it was delicious. And you can see Barbara B's sourdough bread just waiting to be buttered up and eaten.

Jan took a serving of Nancy's Greek potatoes, roasted to perfection with tasty herbs. Jan brought a fresh tossed salad. There were veggies for dipping and finger sized zucchini fritters.

Barbara B made sourdough cinnamon buns with a peach compote topping.

The raspberry oatmeal cookie bars came from Carole's kitchen and Barbara K made Pig Pickin' Cake from the Outerbanks Women's Club Cookbook. You can see the peach compote on Barbara's cinnamon bun on the right side of my plate. 

And don't let me forget to show you what the Chicks gave me! They know me too well when it comes to chocolate. Not shown is the bottle of yummy Ice Wine which is hidden away in my refrigerator so my husband can't find it. 😉

Barbara B visited her family in Rochester and her 14 year old granddaughter displayed her latest crochet designs. She taught herself by watching YouTube videos and even designed the goose blanket on her computer by pixelating a photo to make a pattern to follow! It's obvious to me this young lady has that creative gene and talent. Got it from her Nana! I asked if she'd like to make items to donate through our group and she enthusiastically agreed to help! I'm so excited to bring another generation to the flock!

I thank my Chicks every week for helping my dream come to life but who knew it would go on for twenty years?!?! Thank you again Ladies, for your time, talent, dedication, and friendship. It truly could not be done without you!💖 

Keep those needles clicking!