We had a fun weekend! We went to Ames to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of G'ma Allee. Ninety years old! That is so cool! (Each year I get older makes those who celebrate birthdays seem much younger than they used to! Odd...)
We had good food and the kids and women folk went to an art studio they have in Ames to paint ceramic. They appeared to have a good time and we men folk were able to quietly cheer for our favorite football teams while they were gone. (If you count snoring a quiet activity!) We also played some table games and I actually won! That is a rarity!
On Sunday we went to my folks place and had some delicious Angus beef steaks grilled by my culinary wiz of a brother-in-law! He does a great job in the food department.
My nephew and sister also celebrated birthdays in the last few days so it was an entire weekend of celebrations.
Every other year Kim's brother and family stay in the Chicago area for T-giving so we don't get to see them until Christmas but this year is not that year! This year we have had the opportunity to see them them on several occasions.
1) We saw them at the funeral for Kim and Brian's Grandfather, Guy Allee. Not a happy thing to happen but it was most enjoyable being together. G'ma, as noted above, seems to be getting on fine but she certainly does miss her mate.
2) Our annual Chicago trip. Since this was an Olympic year we had the now traditional "Backyard Olympics". Fun was had by all and the pairings allowed us to play with any number of nieces, nephews, in-laws...it was quite a riot!
3) This past weekend for the big 9-0 birthday bash.
4) Thanksgiving
5) Christmas.
All in all we will have some good quality family time by the end of this year.
I hope you all had a great weekend and year too!
Bye
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