CHRISTMAS 2006

We had a great time this Christmas. On Christmas Eve, Dan and Dawn, Joe and Lisa and Matt and their families came to our house to celebrate. Mom made Beef Stroganov and everyone had a great meal. We finished decorating the tree, put the lights on and opened some presents. Thank you all for your thoughts. As usual, Mom and I recieved too much. We have so much that we don't know what to do with it all. Matt gave us a very unusual present. He came to Mass with us and he gave us a check for $300 to be given by Mom and I to our favorite charity. We are now trying to pick a local charity. This might be a good thing for everyone. It would save you from shopping, do some good works and not give us guilty consciences for having too much.
On Christmas Day we went to Joe and Lisa's home for a gourmet meal. After dinner, the games came out and as usual there was a loud and raucous time.
Today is Mom's birthday. She thanks you all for your best wishes. i am not sure what number this is but she must be approaching social security age.