Son
John arrived early and he and his Family took on the responsiblity of setting
up the tables etc. John and his boys on the left Nieto, and Giovanni. Giovanni
in the center picture is helping grandmother Marlene peel the sweet potatos. His
Mom Elaine joins them in the picture on the right!!
Ah,
the tables are set and ready!! The table on the left is for the grand children,
the center table is for the teens, and guess who sits at the head of the table
on the right?
The
lady of the house Marlene on the left and very much in charge of the kitchen!!
Marlene is joined on the right by daughter-in-law Elaine. The center picture is
what Thanksgiving is all about. Marlene gave grandson Giovanni the objects and
Giovanni displayed his artistic ability!!
Grandson
Justin has arrived and is at the piano!! He's learning to play "Happy
Birthday" His Mom Kim is on the right dressed for the season!!
Son
John is joined by his sister Valerie!! She is a great cook and brought her goodies
for the dinner!!
Above
are examples of daughter Valerie's expertise!! The center picture is Julia, one
of Valerie's twin daughters!! And the picture on the right are members of the
Family arriving and catching up on all that has been happening in each others
lives!! That is a good thing about Family Gatherings!!
Well
Marlene had a head count of 19 members of the Family that had committed to join
us for the Celebration!! If my math is right, I think we are all here and ready
for the main event!! Yes, dinner is next!!
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