Irene!

Back in December, we got a pre-holiday treat when our good friend from Taiwan, Irene (center), came to visit, bringing along her really lovely friend Teresa (right).  Michael first met Irene when he moved to Taiwan about 25 years ago.   Irene has been a wonderful friend to all of us, and we're so glad we got to see her, and to meet Teresa.

Chez Lily

I found these photos cleaning up my hard drive.  Back in May, Lily decided to set up a restaurant on  the back deck on a beautiful spring night.

Left arrow: line forms here.  Center arrow: bug spray station (for comfortable outside dining).  Right arrow: Baci.

The menu. 

Lily was the waitress, the cook, and the owner.

The kitchen.

Finally, food on the way.

Yum.