On Wednesday evening, the Women of the ELCA hosted the annual church family picnic. This year it was held at the ballpark so the kids could be near the playground equipment and have lots of fun. Though the heat index was high, we managed to squeeze into the shade and have a lovely time.
Women of the ELCA President, Kim Timmerman showing off her very cute butterfly treat bags.
We needed additional seating so the helpful men moved another table into the shade.
Mary Schweitzer brought her 3 grandchildren who are visiting from Washington.
Here's the group digging into the wonderful potluck spread.
Mary helps her grandchildren get their plates full.
The kids' picnic blanket.
Laughter club member, Rick Gramlich
Bob and Judy Wood
Gayle and Gary Bahlmann finding the only shade under their umbrella
Jack Schweitzer enjoying the shade
We held a laughter club meeting at the picnic as well. Here Mike Larsen and Vern Timmerman demonstrate "cell phone laughter."
Gary Bahlmann, Avis Smith, and Phyllis Larsen laughing
Grace Ziegelmaier demonstrating a very big, hearty laugh
Rick doing the "evil laugh"
Vern and Gary with more laughs
Vern and his daughter, Zoey
Pastor laughing with them
Mike and Phyllis Larson, Laughter Club member from Ferryville
Vern throwing Zoey up high
The Women of the ELCA business meeting
Chris Bolson and Pastor Laura laughing
Butterfly treats made by Kim Timmerman
I'm wishing we could do those treat bags for the W-ELCA Convention as a treat from NEIA BUT not enough room in the luggage!! Very sweet-very cute!! Glad everyone had a rip-roarin' time!!
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