How about the weather! Yes, the 26 degree temps this morning.
We were at Panera and talking to so many friendly people when I started coughing.
The front doors opened for awhile and chilled air hit me.
I looked out the window and thought of the past summer and especially of my sister-in-law Bobbie’s 65th bday party in July.
Karolyn and I started north on I-294 toward the Wis border. A short distance after Milwaukee we turned down a road toward Lannon. It was 2 lane and we passed a few small towns.
We drove past several quarries when Karolyn told me about Lannon decorative stone, which apparently came from the area.
After a few minutes we arrived at nephew Keith & Kristine’s house. We were greeted without a word but the warmest smiles that scream Hi Uncle Jimmy & Aunt Jolly, are we happy to see you.
That’s the way it is with the Bo-peeps. Yes, we have a nickname for Aunt Bobbies and my deceased brother Ed’s family. The Bo-peeps.
My brother had a nick name. Boppie (bow-pee). It’s a long story how he got the name.
When he was alive and all the cousins were young we would get together for the Christmas holiday.
I would just say, lets get going to the Bo-peeps. They would always be ready to go and never complain about the drive.
My kids remember it as the high point of the entire year. When all the laughing and teasing would continue until the last possible minute we were together.
Unfortunately the kids are all grown and with commitments all couldn’t make it. We did and as usual had a great time.
Bobbie was surprised. She is so quiet, having a relaxed look to her that just her eyes told the story of how happy she was to see so many relatives.
Everyone talked at the same time for hours, only stopping to stuff our mouths with food.
Camera’s were flashing especially when the presents were opened. I don’t know if Bobbie actually had seen the presents but always seemed to be pointing to someone and lipping Thank You for coming.
I know, I know it was kornie.
Another kornie was greeting all the Grand nieces/nephew. The parents (my little nephews/nieces all grown now), were all so proud of their little ones.
Everyone stayed to the end of the party and were all standing by the cars talking. No one wanted this to end.
Plenty of hugs & kisses and we finally drove away.
I want to ask: How can we be so happy and yet feel so depressed while driving thru Lannon.
Anyway, it was great seeing Bobbie and the Bo-peeps again.
For photos:
http://www.geocities.com/jimelliot@ameritech.net/Bobbies65th.html
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