Here's To Life!

Had a pleasant 24 hours in Rock Island - celebrating Marilyn's 90th birthday.  Paul, John, Sasha and I, as well as Tater and Clancy drove in one car, Kristin, Scott and Yumi came in another car.  We got to Rock Island early afternoon so had a chance to talk to Marilyn - John and Sasha showed her their pictures from their trip to China this past summer.  Chris, Marla and Mary Ellen (Marla's mother) arrived mid-afternoon so we chatted for a bit.  Logan, Jamie, Jake and Erica got there soon after that.  We made pizzas for supper - actually Chris and Marla made most of the pizzas - which were all very good.  The kids got along, played some games and everyone enjoyed themselves.  Sang happy birthday and had cake.  Marilyn was happy to have us all there.  A successful evening.  Kids slept at Marilyn's, Paul and I slept in a motel.  Came back mid-morning to have breakfast.  Kristin and Scott got going shortly after that.  John ...

The Christmas season just passed has been a very pleasant one.  I'm sorry to see it end.  We began on December 20th with a trip to the Auditorium Theater to see The Nutcracker with John and Sasha and members of Sasha's family.  Sasha's sister, Sophia, was dancing the part of the gingerbread doll.  We all enjoyed the performance and dinner afterwards at a Chinese restaurant in the UIC area.  During the week I finished my Christmas preparations and helped on Monday with the kids' practice for the family worship service on Christmas eve.  I had a chance to walk with my friend, Patty, on Tuesday, and enjoy coffee and cookies at her house afterwards.  Christmas eve day Kristin and I had lunch and finished up some last minute grocery shopping.  Picked Paul up from the train at about 4 and headed to church for the family Christmas eve worship service.  The kids all did a great job.  Paul and I had dinner afterwards at an Argentine steak house...

Christmas Greetings from the Frosts!   Click on the above link and view in full screen (works best).  Hover over the cameras for pictures and the holly berries for greetings!