High School Buddies
Hank’s buddy from high school came to visit the Almeida B&B for a couple of days in October. It’s wonderful that these guys have remained friends so many years. We enjoyed playing some bocce ball and billiards.
It was our first visit to Top Golf… gotta go back! 
Thanksgiving
The family celebrated Thanksgiving and we had a great time! The day flew by and the cousins loved playing together, and yes, I got in on that action as well… so much fun!
Hank’s Dad and his wife Ida
The Boys - 4 Generations 
Auntie Jean’s 90th Birthday
What a lovely party for my Auntie Jean’s 90th birthday! Family and friends gathered to celebrate this momentous event. She was so excited and nervous at the same time.
The cake was out of this world! It had edible photos… very cool!!!
My sister and I with Auntie Jean
This is my cousin Jamie. She was the main party planner, but had help from the family too.
My sister was voted in to be the MC and she did a great job. She is so short that she had to stand on a box so she could reach the upper section of the podium so people could she her!!!!! I’m short at 5’ 2 1/2”, but she’s 5 inches shorter than me!! LOL
Friends & family had lots of wonderful things to say about Auntie Jean, and she listened to every single word. Afterwards she got up and made a very heartfelt speach thanking everyone.
Nothing Like Good Friends
These women are wonderful longtime friends and we have so much fun together! We talk about anything and everthing… that’s what friends are for. Sheila, Denise, Marcia, Cynthia & Julene… I love you girls so much!!!! XOXOXOXOX
Celebrating Christmas with the Kids
We had an early Christmas on December 16th, so the grandkids were very happy about opening presents early! We had a slumber party and we all spent the night at Mike & Pami’s, so much fun!
I have no idea what these boys were doing on the trampoline… looks like they were meditating. If you knew them, that would be a big fat ”NO” , too funny!
Mike & Pami got a new puppy and it was the first time the family got to meet him, so we all had to “share” him. That was hard because he’s so darn cute!!! He eats, poops, plays, sleeps, and then he does it all over again… just like a baby.
Misc. Stuff
We got to babysit this little cutie on Christmas Day. His name is Oliver and we babysit him sometimes when his grandparents can’t… he’s a good boy.
We were wine tasting at Pottery World and look at this huge bear!
I made this fruit & vegetable holiday tree for a cocktail party, it turned out cute, and yummy too!
Now this is real talent Alex!! You need to teach your cousins. 
This is a birthday card I made for my grandson Charlie, he is turning 12. He earned a promotion from Cub Scout to Boy Scout. He’s very active in his troop, so I wanted to make him a card that was relevant to his interest. 
Michele… my partner in crime!
Thanks for being my accountability partner.
Rest In Peace Laura
1933 - 2017
On December 31st, my cousin passed away, God Bless You, you will be missed!
It was sad that we lost a Laura, and although the circumstance to see the family could have been much better, it was great to see and visit with everyone. It sparked a discussion for all the first cousins to have a cousin reunion. I have to get working on that!
