Happy B'day, Raymond

Paige, Raymond and Father Charlie
We celebrated Raymond's birthday last evening. Raymond is on his sixth year with us and is currently managing the housing project for the poor. He is with us from mid fall through mid spring and gets more done in that time than most who would be here an entire year. Joyeuse anniversaire, Raymond!!

Meet the fodders

Father Charlie, Father Austin from Florida and me.

Father Charlie and Kevin

Kevin proudly smiling at this own joke.

Father Charlie laughing at a pun that Kevin just made.

Breakfast

Father Charlie eating his eggs while reading a mystery novel, one of those that can't be put down, obviously.

Damon Fournier is visiting us for a few days. Damon is the grandson of dear friends of mine from California. He's in the process of getting his masters in English at NYU and works for the development office there. We'll be comparing notes.

Friday Night

John, Father Charlie and James sitting around the table on our traditional Friday night gathering. James was here for the first time but plans on returning. He has tons of experience in well-digging and will be a great asset. Like John, he comes from Michigan.