Apple Crumb Pie
About fifteen years ago I met Brian and Carrie at church. They were welcoming and funny and I felt a kinship with them almost immediately. We both had two children and there were times when we would commiserate about the challenges of parenting, while at other times we would laugh about our kids antics.
One Sunday I brought my kids to church and found Brian was in charge of the younger kids during Sunday School. Since Brian is a wonderful photographer, he used his camera to entertain the kids and hold their interest. He said he’d asked the kids to each do one serious pose, and then he told them they could each do a silly pose. Later he gave me a few photos that he’d taken of my son, Coco. They are still among my favorites of him!
Coco age 3
Tonight when I delivered their pie to them they were as warm and welcoming as ever even though they were all a bit under the weather. They sat me down and asked all about my children (whom they haven’t seen in a while) and introduced me to their little dog, Zippy. We talked about books and movies and, of course, pies. After a while I realized I’d probably been talking way too much and gave a Brian and Carrie air hugs (at their request) and gave Gracie a real one and bid them all farewell. If I stayed too long, I guess it was because I felt so at home with them. And I hope they know how much I appreciate that feeling.
Coco at age 18
Pie a Day Give Away 
Coco hasn’t changed a bit! 🙂 Thank you again for the fantastic apple pie! We loved it!
What great pics of Coco . . . capturing his personality all the way! And great people to honor in your pie journey, too!