MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND HAPPY CHANUKKAH

Toni we went for a walk this morning, and the ocean had this message for you......

One of my absolute favorite things is on a cold, stormy, snowy, blowy night when the weather is raging and howling outside,
is to take notice of how warm and cozy I am wrapped in the comfort of my own home. Almost nothing gives me a greater sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.



And this is Monday Morning...2 feet of snow!

We got home on Tuesday and

started dragging in all our bundles.

We walked into the parlor and saw this....

The wedding Love continues

Thank you Katy, Ingrid, Megan, Carrie and Hank

All the cans tied to the back of the Subaru and the

"JUST MARRIED" sign in the back window was a nice touch.

Your love is lovely.

Happy Holidays

DETROIT STYLE

Got home last night. 4700 miles, 24 states and Canada, visited so many friends, saw at least a dozen museum shows and 2 movies. Our last 2 nights were spent in Portsmouth, Monday night with Reg, Jay, Michael, and Kristina, and Sunday with Kristina, JC, Sophia, Valaree and Michael who came to dinner. JC started our evening with the amazing pear sparkling wine which he gets when he goes home to Normandy, and Kris baked a .....Petite Vi ea??-a beautiful almond thing with a bead hidden inside, whoever gets it in their piece is king for the next day, no one broke a tooth. We had many different types of wine for each dinner course. The next morning my head did not hurt one bit, but my face did.......... from laughing.

We left for home Tuesday morning after visiting Bo and Beryle (Mike's folks), and JC (for coffee). A very relaxing drive up, got home around 6:00 and hung with Carrie and Hank for a bit. Thank you Carrie for taking such good care of our compound and Cats.

Thank you to everyone we visited for an experience that lights my heart and makes me smile. I expect this feeling to warm us for a long time. We feel truly blessed with such good friends everywhere. Our gratitude and love to all.

A few more images .....

The Big Boy is for you Jo-e

Back on the east coast. 3 stops here and then head for home. Thought you might like to see a couple of the sights captured along the way...

Here we are in Detroit sitting at my Mom's kitchen table.

(Picture taken about 2 minutes ago).

We have been gone 4 weeks now. Visited a lot of people (37)

driven 3,600 miles through 22 states.

In a few days we will start for home. We had a little car trouble,

but nothing terrible and get the car back from the dealership

tomorrow. Hanging with the family for the next few days.

My brother Steven will be here in 10 minutes to take us to his

buddy's bar. It's a fireman's hangout called..."The Firehouse".

My cousin Beth Ann will meet us there. Mom did not want to go.

Bed time for her I guess.