Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all my family!
Maybe some year I will live in a house again, and you all can visit me and sleep in my extra bedroom(s). Wouldn't that be nice! Until then, I am grateful for the opportunity to travel and visit each one of you & your families, and each one is a treasured visit. As you know, I went to Niel's for Thanksgiving, and was there when Simon was blessed. I also enjoyed raking leaves--it brought back memories of earlier years, both my growing up years, and your growing up years.
Then I went to Dorothy's for Christmas, where we enjoyed a white Christmas, and I shoveled snow, snuggled with Gwendolyn, and we played lots of games. I was able to visit with Aunt Thelma & Donald's family, Aunt Dottie & Glenn, Aunt Esther & Uncle Louis, and Uncle Peter & Aunt Diana. I also enjoyed dinner at Lynn & Larry's house, with Audrey & her family (including 2-year old daughter), Jacob and his girlfriend. I met Kathy's new husband, Sam Milano, and when I got home I bought some Milano cookies so I would remember their last name. Kathy is very happy. For now, they are living with Aunt Esther, and Kathy is still working at Hartwick College, my Alma Mater. Oh, yes, Dorothy, Tristian & Gwendolyn joined me for our traditional pizza at the Mahers'. Alyssa was there, and I also had opportunities to visit with Lydia and Angela & her little boy Xavier.
Now it's back home & back to school for my last semester. My New Year's resolution and key goal for this year is: Preparation . . . Preparation for retirement, a mission, and beyond.
I love you all! Mom