We were off Saturday morning at 8:30 for the big Christmas celebration with Mark's family. Visited his Mom at her new home and got the grand tour - very nice facility. Then we were off to the church hall for delicious lunch with several of the family, played games (dominoes, cards, etc.) We all went to 4:30 Mass at St. Pat's and then enjoyed a bountiful feast and gift exchange. Annette's parents joined us, too for a total of 82 (31 family members missing). Great time was had by all with some big
announcements:
We celebrated Adam's college graduation and wish him all the
best as he pursues a physician's assistant career.
Adam and family - Sarah, Darrell and Sharon (Mark's sister)
Two birthdays - Bridget is 30 and Michael is 4
Moms and their birthday children
Alison (niece) and Michael; Janet (Mark's sister) and Bridget
And the big news that Lisa and Joey have set their wedding date - October 10, 2015
Back to the hotel for lots of games and cards....
Sunday, after breakfast, Mark took me to his Mom's and he winterized her house which will go on the market March 1st. Yesterday, several of the kids and grandkids came to pick up their treasures from Grandma's house.
Mark and his Mom
We said our good-byes to Mom and off to Mendota to visit Bob and Linda. Then to the Elks to meet my cousin Dick and Mary and enjoy Bloody Mary's'
My kind of Bloody Mary with all the fixin's.
Bob, Linda, Mary, Dick
Good to catch up with all of them. Bob, Linda, Mark and I went to the Chinese restaurant and enjoyed a great late lunch. We had planned to stop and visit my cousin, Jim at the Lutheran Home, but they are under quarantine with several cases of the flu. On home, unpacked and Anne brought Liam and Connor who are staying with us till Tuesday evening! Got lots of projects for these little guys the next few days!
We started a domino tournament tonight - Grandpa won the first game! Back at it tomorrow
As you wind down these last few hectic days, never forget the
"Reason for the Season" !
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