catching up

We had a fun New Years Eve party over at Abby and Mike's house.
Uncle Nick got Jake away from Whitney just long enough to see the

new train Santa brought for Christmas.

But then of course it was back to Whit,
because everyone knows, she's his favorite!

Jake cheered everyone on, while we played tennis
on the Wii. (He's playing with a fork) I can't remember who
won? Was it Nick, Tyler or Jason???

Today the kids went to lunch. Dee invited and took
us to the Judge building cafe! It was great getting together.
Especially down in the old stomping grounds where we
were all trained in the ways of life by our dad. We remembered
how life was when we worked at "17 Exchange Place" with
the little alley that led us to the wonders of Auerbach and the Paris!
Those were the days.

I was thinking how much fun we had over the holidays with
our kids and grandkids. Doing things together and making memories.
Then going to lunch with my brothers and sisters and having
such a great time remembering fun times we've had
together. Family is a big circle that never ends. Our lives
are intertwined, we care about the same things and the same people, we share joys and sorrows. I am so grateful I am part of this particular circle.