Then it was Rosh Hashanah and we were happy to have everyone home for the holiday. Sarah baked a lovely challah
and then there were various attempts at finding a venue for the family photo
before we realized that we should go outside and Sarah made her way
to join Suzanne
and then they were joined by Jane
and Ben
before I joined for these set of family photos, one of which would be our holiday card.
Josephine who was our photographer then posed with the kids
and with Suzanne before we headed off to services.
Back at home, we had a caprese salad
and green beans
and parsley
and nice apples to dip in honey
to go with the chicken dish
and 3 cake layers for the cake that would have some structural issues
and, of course, Sarah's challah
The tomatoes called out for artistic photos
as did the fruit bowl
the olives
the figs (with goat cheese)
and the artichoke hearts
as I tried to get the perfect fig picture, not an easy task.
We were about ready to serve the salad
the green beans
and these elegant appetizers
when the Kramers arrived
and so apples were cut
challah was blessed
and we gathered by the table to eat.
Sam arrived and he and Ben went off on an excursion
and then Jeff arrived but insisted on traveling incognito
though he did bring us various pieces of Hawaii and holiday cheer
as we had those foods that dip well in honey and hoped for a sweet year.
In the next round, Claire arrived
with David
and Ed, all fresh from their various trains
which amused Suzanne
as we assembled for yet another meal, undoubtedly suggesting that it would be a year of abundance but hopefully not a year of corpulence.
Lily arrived soon after
and cracked a smile as we all wished for happiness and good health.
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