This year we decided one trip north...and one BIG holiday. SO, with the help of our 6 children and their spouses we had a whirlwind week up in Ill and WI!!
Thanksgiving was traditional...held in Lemont, IL at our son's house. Then...the Saturday following was the "Happy Holidays" party at my daughter's in Fontana, WI. WITH ALL 12 grandchildren!!! Whew!
My daughter seated 27 for dinner that night! What a wonderful party.
Our grandkids range from 19 to 3 years old! The oldest in college and the youngest yet to start pre-school!!! In fact in this photo the oldest is holding the youngest! We are pretty proud of this gang and so once I year I post them!!!
We have always had our Happy Holiday party at least two weeks before Christmas but this year was REALLY early! Still, it worked out great for everyone and the weather was great so no driving problems and for some miracle everyone was well!!! Lucky us!!! And thanks to all our children who made this such a wonderful start to the holiday season!!! Greg and I wish you all a very merry Christmas!
Whew, sounds like a lot of fun and a lot of kids :) I know you enjoyed it. Love the snowman and journal entry.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we cannot believe how lucky we are. They are 12 great grandkids. Like all families we have our ups and downs. Alex in the back row (16) is a leukemia survivor. He was diagnosed at 11 and had a bone marrow transplant 3 years ago. Really something for the whole family to go through. So we do not take a single one of these kids for granted!!!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful family!!!
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