As they say, “How time flies!” It is hard to believe that my grandson, Michael, turned eight on September 1st. Doesn’t seem that long ago that I was waiting to find out what sex and name my daughter, Marianne and son in law, James, had named their baby. James came in with a big smileContinue reading “Michael is Eight!”
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Fifty Wonderful Years!
This past Saturday, September 28th, I was honored to attend a party celebrating my sister-in-law, Ilene and brother-in-law, Walt’s, 50th Wedding Anniversary. The party was held at their son Kevin and daughter in law Philomena’s home in West Chester, PA. Ilene and Walt were always very welcoming to me when I joined the Lee familyContinue reading “Fifty Wonderful Years!”
Cheers for 80 Years!!
This past Sunday, July 21st, I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful 80th birthday party for my brother-in-law, Bob Lee. The celebration was hosted by Bob’s granddaughter, Brynn, at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Some sixty family members gathered in the Isabella Room to commemorate Bob on his special day. ItContinue reading “Cheers for 80 Years!!”
Happy 4th of July!
This year my brother, Jim and sister-in-law, Terri, invited me up to their house to view a spectacular fireworks display that they have been having for many years. It was great to take a break from my usual “retirement” routine and visit them for a few days. It’s always fun to catch up with them.Continue reading “Happy 4th of July!”
A very busy weekend!
This past weekend we had the pleasure of celebrating three family members birthdays. My youngest son, Stephen, turned 29 on May 31st, my grandson, Tommy, turned 3 on June 2nd and my oldest son, John, turned 43 on June 5th. There was another reason to celebrate also. Stephen’s fiancée, Elisabeth earned her Captain bars inContinue reading “A very busy weekend!”
Easter Rebirth!
Easter has always been a happy time for my family. There is hope in the spiritual sense, since Jesus has conquered death and opened up the gates of Heaven because of His obedience to God, His Father. Then there is the rebirth of the natural world in the beautiful panorama of colors that accompany theContinue reading “Easter Rebirth!”
A Christmas Celebration
As the song states, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” Every year I look forward to the Christmas get together with all my adult children, their spouses and their children. This year all eleven adults and six of my grandchildren were present to celebrate with me. John and Georgette and Nora and Hannah came onContinue reading “A Christmas Celebration”
A Wonderful Birthday
This year I decided what I really wanted for my birthday was for my adult children to attend 5 PM Mass with me at St. Ignatius Chapel Point in Port Tobacco, MD. I wanted their presence, instead of presents. I was thrilled that they all were able to make it, three having to travel from over an hourContinue reading “A Wonderful Birthday”
November 14-16-18 Birthdays
Ariana, 8, Hannah, 6, Eliana 4 Always a great time celebrating my granddaughters’ November birthdays. They were all born on even days in November and this year they all have even numbers for their ages. Even though their birthdays are in November we had some pre-birthday fun on Sunday, October 29th. Ellie’s Mom and DadContinue reading “November 14-16-18 Birthdays”
Michael is Seven!
Saturday, September 16th was a very special day for my grandson, Michael. While he turned seven on September 1st this year, his party was scheduled for the Imaginarium on Solomon’s Island last Saturday. He had nineteen children to help him celebrate and play at the awesome indoor playroom. This included his cousins and friends fromContinue reading “Michael is Seven!”