Onto the family Christmas - big lunch at the folks (Mark's Mom is doing really well after her surgery) and then checked into the Comfort Inn. We all went to 4:30 Mass and then the bountiful feast of a huge spread of wonderful food. There were 80 in attendance this year - some friends, a fiance' and fiancee' with Mark's Dad being the oldest at 89 and Riley, the youngest at 3 weeks. After dinner we had the gift exchange, sat around and visited and then back to the hotel for more partying. Sooo good to have Ryan with us!
Here are some highlights...
Little ones anxiously waiting their turn to open gifts
Doris with her beautifully wrapped package from Sue
Our nephew and Godchild, Tommy turned 21 on the 15th, so his cousins and family surprised him wearing matching shirts with "Tommy" on front and "21" on back.
Tommy and family....Colleen, Dan, Tommy, Janet, Mike and Bridget
The Birthday Boy
Mark and brothers, Jim and Tom
Precious Baby Riley
Sunday.....sunny most of the morning and then lots of clouds. We had breakfast at the hotel, visited Mark's parents and several other family members stopped by and then said our good-byes and Merry Christmas wishes to all...
Stopped to visit Dad just before he went to lunch. Back home, unpacked and got supper ready. Our neighbor, Marty and son, Fred came for soup and sandwiches and lots of good gabbing!
Marty and Fred
My laryngitis has now turned into a good old-fashioned COLD! Sure could use a new head!
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