Ice Skating

I acted as photographer on the sidelines as Daddy helped Abigail enjoy her first time on ice skates.

Lots of Scheelers

Top: Justin, Lawrence, Catherine (R's), Rick, Paul (R's), Carl, Nicea (C's)
Middle: Mom, Karen (preggers), Ellen, Bridget (R's), Mary (R's), Ferd (C's), Katie (preggers), Nicea (C's)
Bottom: Abigail (MINE!), Bernadette (R's), Cecilia (C's)

Cousins Nicea, Catherine & Bernadette:

My brother Carl with his (and my) niece Mary:

Sweet Little Isabel (1.5 years):

Sweet Little Bridget (1.5 years):

Cecilia (5.5), Abigail (3.5), Nicea (4.5) and Bernadette (3.5)

And now, the drive back home to Indiana, after about 2 weeks of traveling:

Happy New Year

Our next drive was from Hager City to my mom's in Chicagoland, via Rockford. We were able to have dinner with our wonderful friends Sue and Aaron there.