The McHens had their first meeting at the Bill and Sally Ericksen's house. In attendance were Bill and Sally Ericksen, June Harris, Don and Karen McFadden, Mac and Barbara Noden, and young Ms Holly, the Ericksen's grand daughter, who has just celebrated her 7th. birthday.

We all sang happy birthday to Holly, and had a wonderful dinner prepared by Sally, that featured a new recipe involving roast pork, roasted potatoes and zucchini. All of this was accompanied by salad and fresh rolls. The scrumptious dessert was chocolate brownies and candied coffee beans from Costa Rica.

The evening's conversation was filled with good humor and life stories that helped us all to get to know one another.