Fabulous family fun

Yesterday was a fabulous way to begin our winter break.  We left late-afternoon to head to my hometown, and our first stop was to see my grandmother.  We took her some fun gifts of a warm fuzzy blanket, some fuzzy socks, and some soap and lotion from my favorite store in town.  Grandma especially loved seeing the kids, and since she was dressed and had on a festive necklace, we took some pictures.  We then headed a mile or so north to my second-cousin's house, and altogether there were 33 people there.  We had a blast.  one of my cousin's kids from Virginia was there, and it was also her 30th birthday.  In addition, our cousins from Massachusetts were there.  It was so great to see them!  My oldest cousin realized that all surviving members of our generation were there (her brother passed away twelve years ago) and so we took pictures.  So glad we thought to do that!  It was such a special evening, and I'm so grateful for family willing to host and willing to travel!

Today, Andrew has ventured east to get his mother.  Originally, it was going to be tomorrow, but things needed to be rearranged and he is there now.  I'll be glad when they return tomorrow, and we are looking forward to all of the time we'll have together!