The Jordan crew convened at my apartment to honor the day the VanAusdles were united in holy matrimony. It was a spectacular affair--soft background music, dimmed lights, shimmering “appled candles”--thanks to Zach’s last minute innovation--“Hey Tine, what if we drill the top of these 2 apples and stick candles in them?” (Dear Reader, although the apples were meant for my work lunch the next day, I did not have the heart to stifle Zach’s ingenuity, and so marked the demise of the apple as victuals, and the rebirth of the apple as ornament)
Per the menu, I made a creamy (instead of tangy) lamb mensaf ("a la Tine") and a mango cocktail. For desert, Zach and Em made a fantabulous peanut delight. At first the happy (and ravenous) couple were overwhelmed, in the end they were just stuffed (and lay immobile on my couch for half an hour...he he)
Lewis and Lena (my “Double L”) you are one year old now. Mabrrok!! Thank you for being the mom and pop of our new family.
6 comments:
That is so great!! Thanks for doing that for them!
Tine, Loved your dinner and sorry about the apples; next year you can enjoy some Ohio apples from our tree. Food looked wonderful. Thanks for celebrating Lena and Lewis' anniversary. Also loved your blog, it's good to know more about you. Enjoy Jordan...after you settle in... Best Regards Grace Lena's...mom
I'll have you know, the bottom 3/4 of those apples were still edible. A little bit of wax never killed anyone...
zach got his creativity from his mother haha
Tine - wow! Sounds like a beautiful event start to finish. What a differnce a year makes! I love hearing of your wonderful experiences in Jordan. Keep up the good work. My love to all.
Hi Tine,
Its Haddy your old friend. I was thrilled to see a pic of you after a whole year! I am now married and it is my husband who told me about this blog...I miss u so much but I am glad you are having fun in Jordan
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