Here is Reindeer Scout with her loyal attendant wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The day after Christmas Myra and David hosted the Zoll clan in Fostoria. The food was terrific, the company in a festive mood, and the annual Free to Five gift exchange was impressive as always. Highlighted below is David showing off a fraction of the 100+ rabbits, ducks and chicks that he received from the resourceful Carly, who entertained us all with how she scored all these stuffed animals for "free."
The ever generous David shared his loot with others and is donating the bulk of the menagerie to an emergency shelter for women and children.
Hold on to your hats - here's a super 3 in 1 event posting coming your way.
First stop, Thanksgiving Fostoria style. We celebrated on Saturday at Lois and Dave's and enjoyed a wonderful feast, prepared exclusively by Lois. In fact, she put in such a stupendous effort that she was admitted to the hospital the very next day. There was a happy ending as she is now better than ever (if that is possible!) Dave did make an executive proclamation, however. Lois is NOT to single handedly prepare another Thanksgiving dinner.
At the celebration, David presented the 2010 Z3FL trophy to the winning manager, Carly, who is the skipper of the Tremont Pierogies. Congrats!
The OSU/Michigan game was on the same day. Notice Mike confidently wearing his UM hat. Alas, it was not to be. Buckeyes win (again!)
We also had cupcakes to celebrate three November birthdays - Evan, Jake and Jen. Hayley was very happy to help out her big brother with his cupcake.
And to round out the day, the annual Turkey Bowl took place in the field next to Lois and Dave's villa. We are happy to report there were no injuries and everyone was on good terms at the end of the game.
Next stop, Coral Springs, Florida, where Melanie and Mo hosted an early Christmas gathering. This would be the first time all three grandchildren would be under the same roof - and we made the most of it! Melanie set up a holiday picture shoot at the Buy Buy Baby store she manages in Coral Springs. There is a photo studio in the back, and the photographer worked miracles getting a baby, a toddler, a four year old and a Granddad to all sit still at the same time. Here are Barb's pictures of the photo shoot.
Where's Nathan?
Here's Nathan!
Here are some of the "professional" results!
There was lots of activity, including a very festive holiday dinner where everyone made a special dish. Mo even challenged Carly to an appetizer and dessert cook-off - time limit and everything. Mmmmmm Mmmmm good! A small fire in the oven did not dampen our good time - it was even caught on video...
The following are in no particular order - just giving a flavor of the fun-filled gathering.
Our final event was the Good Family Christmas gathering. This group has been meeting annually for over sixty years. Here's a collection of photos taken at the event that was graciously hosted by Uncle Dave (Dad) and Uncle Lowell (in absentia.) What a crew!
