Ashland is a pretty small town and when you meet someone new and start a conversation, you are likely to find out that this new person and you have friends in common. That was the case with Dustin and Tanya. We met at the home of a mutual friend and shortly thereafter I found out that I knew Dustin’s Mom and her family pretty well. A short time later, when my husband needed to spend some time in Fort Klamath, Oregon, he stayed at a small place run by Tanya’s folks called, Jo’s Motel.
When Dustin and Tanya decided to get married last year, they asked if I would cater the event. It was an honor to do so… and as you can see, they made a very handsome couple.
A few days ago, my friends Dustin and Tanya became the proud parents of beautiful little baby girl. Baby Elise and Mom spent a few days in the hospital, and today Dustin brought them both home. I’d arranged to bring them a pie as a welcome home Tanya/welcome to the world Elise gift. I made an apple pie with dried cherries added in and topped it with a lattice crust…and because it was such a special occasion, I stopped to buy some French Vanilla ice cream to serve with it. We send our very heartiest congratulations and our very best wishes to the family. We are so happy for you.
A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.
— Eda J. Le Shan
Pie a Day Give Away 
Of course Ashland is a small town – I just arrived at Rogue Valley Roasting Company’s Coffee House for my “Office Hours” today and saw another photo of baby Elise!
You do know that that is the business owned by Elise’s Dad and Grandma?