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A New Day… may it be a peaceful inspiring 4 years!            IT WILL BE A VERY BUSY DAY Oh, to be a fly on the wall today! TODAY’S AGENDA St. John’s Church Service.    St. John’s Episcopal Church is often known as the Church of the Presidents. Every president since President James Madison has attended service there. The  tradition  of starting inauguration with a private service started with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He asked the rector at the time to host his family and friends in a private service and the church agreed. Tea at the White House. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump for tea before the inauguration Swearing-In Ceremony US Capitol Farewell to the Former President and Vice President US Capitol Departure Ceremony The President’s Signing Room Ceremony JCCIC Congressional Luncheon The President’s Review of the Troops Presidential P...

Sarah (who lives in Anchorage, Alaska) had a wedding to go to in New Jersey so she decided to combine that with a visit to Michigan. We were thrilled! Although it would have so much easier to just travel to Newark, she made a very complicated and long trip to include visiting.  It is so fortunate that her 5 and 7 year old girls are fantastic travelers. The trip here was Anchorage- Seattle- Chicago- Grand Rapids.  They spent 2 nights here and then had a direct flight to Newark . They returned after 4 days and were able to spend 4 days with us. The return to Anchorage was no easier- GR- Dallas- Seattle- Anchorage.  Another very long travel day. Grand Rapids has an international airport with beautiful facilities but it it is not the easiest place to get to! We were thankful that she and the girls came for a few days despite that!  The girls call us often on FaceTime but an in person visit is much nicer. Watching early.morning  TV with Opa! Breakfast wit...

Does your dinner menu change in the winter? I tend to prepare meals that remind me of the meals my mother served as I was growing up. Meat and potatoes and gravy and veggies. Good stuff! Leftover pernil, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy and green beans Sausage , kale, potatoes and gravy Steak, green beans and mushrooms There's a theme here! Thai Quivering tenderloin (google it) with the last of the potatoes and cauliflower!  It didn't quiver lol! Vegetable soup and crackers (I do love the immersion blender) Meals ordered at restaurants seems to be more substantial well. Hearty sandwiches, big burgers and fries! Wednesday Lunch - Cafe Miro Wednesday Lunch at Gippers Wednesday Lunch- MeXo GR Saturday night fare still tends to light and less work!

Last year’s fireworks in Anchorage!   It’s the first day of 2025! What a year it has been!!… I think! Hahahaha! What happened this year?  Since I wasn't sure,  I just went through all my google photos for reminders! January We started the year visiting our grandchildren and their parents in Anchorage, Alaska!  ( Lots of fun: fashion show, snowzilla, dinosaur museum, pedicures, dinner out with everyone) Lots of snow in GR A trip Puerto Vallarta courtesy of Arie's brother. Vidanta resorts are very impressive! February  New numbers board for the house made by Aaron. Lots of basketball games for Ava! March Weekly Wednesday lunch with Rose.  We finally went for Vietnamese Pho! Delicious! April Ava is 16!! Spring came early and pots went out and plants were popping up! I went to get free goat and pony fertilizer. Arie turned 78. May I fell and suffered greatly for three months! Celia graduated from preschool. We got some classic pictures and a video of “This is t...