Well, just when did today begin for me???? I'll catch you up.......AFTER we left the pool party, the next youngest generation (my two children and a few nieces and nephews) asked me to go with them for a drink. Soooo, never being one to pass up the chance to have a laugh or two, I told them "sure!". Sooo, off we went across the hotel parking lot to the restaurant and lounge, but....they closed at midnight and we hadn't been there THAT long. Soooo, we went into Hannibal and found a smoke-filled pub and were there for another hour or so having some laughs and a drink or two. Played a little pool/billiards and just enjoyed being together. Upon leaving we decided to get something to eat, so found a little all night cafe and ate around 2AM this morning........and so, it was a VERY short night for any rest.
Up at 8AM......and then had breakfast (very little for me). The kids hit the pool again for about an hour before we checked out and headed to Shelbina....about 35 miles west of Hannibal. It had snowed last night and there was a very, very light fluffy snow of about 1-2 inches covering everything......BEAUTIFUL!! Each family group left on their own and by 12 noon we were all at the Golf Club at Shelbina. We had rented the building and we had the family dinner for over 40 members catered. Very good meal....and an excellent facility for the family Christmas!!!!! The pictures will tell most of the story........family pics after the turkey dinner, and many gifts for the great grandchildren from Granny......the family Matriarch. Always....ALWAYS a fun time for everyone. There were eleven members of the family that were unable to be with us today.....with as many as we have in the family it is almost impossible for us all to gather on one specific day due to distance and jobs.
Drove home late afternoon and early evening.......Hmmmm.....I seem to be a bit tired.......sure can't understand why I should feel that way......hehehee!! It was a fun-filled family weekend......and an excellent way to celebrate Christmas for the 1st Lady and her family!!!!!!! Soooo, with my creative juices not flowing quite as easily as usual, I will bring this to a close for this evening. And......as always......
Life is GREAT.......and I hope it is for all of you, too!!
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