Monday - November 18

Welcome to the family, Miss Vivian Isabella Pikul born Friday to our niece Nicole and Jason in St. Louis.    This "VIP" is the granddaughter of Jim (Mark's brother) and Lydia (our Cypress Trail neighbors).    She weighed 7-7 and is 21/5" long.

Sweet Baby Vivi

Mark and Ryan got trailer and excursion van ready for trip to Atlanta.    They had breakfast at Fort Jesse Cafe, came and picked me up and we ran some errands, Ryan got his flu shot, picked up some things from storage, and Ryan was on his way around 1:30.

We changed rooms as ours wasn't ready yesterday (came in a day earlier than planned).    So, we are pretty well settled, but more things to get from storage.    This is our 5th year to stay here while "home for the holidays".

We picked Connor up and off to Biaggi's for dinner - we had so much fun, great food and really enjoyed our one-on-one time with him.    Anne and Liam are in Springfield tonight for  hockey game.

Connor and Grandpa 
The guys and their desserts - cheesecake for Connor and chocolate cake for Mark  

Ryan is in Paducah tonight - on to Atlanta tomorrow.

The article below appeared in today's Chicago Sun Times.    A very nice tribute to Patrick.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/18/20970909/patrick-campbell-dead-obituary-jurys-out-thanksgiving-meals




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