Thursday - December 4

Exercised, Anne stopped in with a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha (what a dear) and we gabbed and caught up on a bunch of things.   Mark and I left at 9 for a fun day in Peoria.   Mark had not been to Allie and Owen's new condo, so he got the grand tour and he and Owen talked "winterizing" and preparing our homes before we all enjoy the warm sunshine of Florida.    Then we were off to Sazani's Pasta and Steak House and met Jane and Joe.    So fun to all be together and catch up!    When we set this date back in October, did not know Mark would be having a colonoscopy tomorrow and didn't realize he was to be on an all-liquid diet today, so.......while the rest of us devoured our wonderful lunches,  Mark had coffee, water and sprite.   We had heard so much about Sazani's and wow....sure lived up to all the good things said about it!   Very friendly staff, nice decor and excellent food!   We will be back and let Mark experience it all

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Jane - Pat - Allie

Owen - Mark - Joe

 

Said our good-byes and off to Costco to pick up a few things.

 

So happy that Mark's Mom is enjoying her new home!  

 

Patrick brought Liam and Connor over around 5:30

(he's singing at a Christmas party tonight and Anne is working till 7).

 

They've been entertaining us with the songs they'll sing at their school

Christmas program on the 17th.

 

Playing UNO with Grandma