Friday morning, Lydia and I spent some time at the Hoek Five Coffee Shop in downtown Wheaton while Theresa and Mike were at the Wheaton Eye Clinic for check-up after Mike's cataract surgery.
After lunch we girls left for sisters weekend. We have been getting together for 25 years and only missed a few years mainly cause of family weddings. Stopped in Tinley Park to pick up Doris (sister) and onto Paxton (north of Champaign, IL). 11 of us "sisters" hung out at the beautiful Timber Creek B 'n B which looks like a big red barn. It was built in 2003 (6 bedrooms) and is so nicely furnished, warm and homey. The sisters trickled in all afternoon/evening, the food and wine were in abundance as were lots of games, chatter and laughs.
The Sisters (missing Nancy)
Top: Sharon, Sue, Joan, Theresa,
Karen, Beth, Doris, Marilyn,
Pat, Janet, Lydia
Saturday was such a nice fall day - chilly and crisp, but sunny and no wind. Theresa, Beth and I walked around the Timber Creek property - so pretty out in the rural countryside. Great day for a walk. Then more games, eating, etc. We all went to 5:00 Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes in Gibson City and then on "home" to roast hot dogs and continue with all the other dishes and wine for our dinner. This place has a lovely big open BBQ pit/fireplace with lots of comfy furniture, so nice spot to gather and chat. The oldest of the Chamberlain clan was Carol and today would've been her 72nd birthday. We toasted her with champagne. She passed away 26 years ago from MS.
Boy, what a big difference in the weather today versus yesterday...today, it was COLD, WINDY and RAINY.....we girls said our good byes and big thanks to Beth who arranged this very fun weekend with lots of reminiscing and laughs. She made each of us a memory book of all the sisters memorable past sisters weekends with pictures, etc. Yikes....hard to believe in just 6 weeks from this coming weekend, we'll be together for our Chamberlain Christmas!
Karen and Janet (2 more sisters) gave me a ride to Bloomington, I picked up a rental car at the airport and then onto the coliseum to watch Liam play hockey. He scored the first goal and then with the game tied 3-3 and 2 minutes remaining, he scored the winning goal. Grandma was just cheerin' and hollerin'!!! Went to lunch with the Campbell's at Tony's Tacos after the game and then I was on my way to Mendota.
Anne, Liam, Connor and Patrick
My Aunt Marian is 90 today! She lives at Stonecroft Assisted Living in Mendota and her family had an open house from 2-4 to celebrate. And what a celebration it was with lots of people coming and going. I so enjoyed seeing several cousins and other folks from Sublette/Mendota I had not seen in a long time! I reluctantly said good bye and on my way as with the time change, wanted to get to Theresa's before dark. The drive was so nasty as rain came beating down and it was even darker than it should've been. Got to Theresa and Mike's at 5 and so happy to be there and out of the elements.
Pat and the Birthday Girl - 90 years young - Aunt Marian
We (Mike, Theresa, Lydia and I) went to Francesco's in St. Charles for another great dinner. Came on home and after lots of chatter, eventually called it a day....
Theresa and Mike
Lydia and I were off to O'Hare, turned the rental car in and then flew back late morning to Fort Myers where our hubbies met us. So good to see them and although we were gone 5 days, the time flew by so fast. It is good to be "home sweet home".
Mark and I sat and caught up and then walked around the park. He and Jim had fun together with a big thank you for helping Mark wax Flo. Mark took him to The Mix Grill, Cabos Cantina, Ford's Garage and Bennett's donuts.
Busy week ahead visiting and eating with family and friends!!! Ready to get back in the groove of this Florida lifestyle!
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