Such a wonderful day! My aunt Jane hosted a Thanksgiving party for the entire O'Donnell clan. I needn't have worried. No politics was ever mentioned. We mostly talked about family connections and where everybody lives and which generation we belong to.
My uncle Larry, who is now 77, came with his daughter. I haven't seen him since my mom died in 2000 and I had never met his daughter or her children. They live in Rhode Island on a tiny island which is a huge tourist destination. It was exciting to meet a first cousin for the first time. Now we have family we can visit. She even said she'd like to come to Fredonia next summer.
Jane made a turkey and ham dinner for over 25 guests and she's 76! We took lots of pictures, starting with the oldest generation, then adding in the first cousins and then the second. Then the spouses. It was really fun!
We've had an amazing time and it's hard to leave. However, I'm sure Evan wants his bed back and we have tons to do this week. Six parent meetings, dentist appointments, decorating, set breakdown. In just a few weeks, we will be together again.
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