Burrrr.....baby it's COLD outside - 11 degrees when we got up this morning in Dixon, IL. And checking where our kiddos and grands are, we have the coldest temp !
Today we were to meet my 2 cousins (sisters), Jane and Eileen for breakfast. But Jane has a bad cold and Eileen has Covid and her retirement home is on quarantine. Bummer as one year ago we had a plan but then we didn't come cause of my accident and recent surgery.
We picked up Marilyn (Mark's sister) and went to Coffee Crush for breakfast - really like this place! It is cold up here for our Florida bods!!!
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Took Marilyn home and we went back to the hotel - visited with Jim, Lydia, Mike, Theresa and Janet. Everyone went their separate ways for awhile and then later, Beth, Doris, Lydia Jim, Mike, Theresa and I played SkyJo. Fun afternoon and then it was time to get ready for 4:30 Mass.
Big gathering at St. Pat's with the mass intention for the deceased members of the Chamberlain family. Back to the hotel and the huge meal - oh my, soooo much good food. Annette's parents, Dave and Judy came and fun to catch up with them. The noise level was off the charts - approximately 95 came with some missing cause of illness and others not able to attend. Gift exchange for most of the kiddos and a few adults (not doing this as we don't need more stuff)!
A real special treat was doing facetime with our niece, Megan (Tom and Beth's daughter) who is in Japan (2nd year) teaching English as a 2nd language. Beth took her Ipad all around the room and we got to chat briefly with Megan.
Another successful family Christmas and especially nice that the next generation (our nieces and nephews) are now in charge of it all! Hats off to niece Katy who did an awesome job along with all the great food provided by others!
Forgot to mention yesterday (too focused on what "I" did). Mark had lunch with Henry, former colleague at State Farm and long-time friend. They went to Shannon's and had their special - cheeseburger, fries and chili....great comfort food. Then Anne, the boys, and Mark went to Lowe's and bought a new hot water heater for Anne.. The boys got it to the basement, and the guys will install on Monday.
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