Dec 20, 2015: We were very thankful to once again be able to host a small family Christmas Party. Last year, we were forced to cancel because of Jane's mid-December emergency appendectomy surgery and very serious follow-up complications. But this year, everyone seemed healthy and well and enjoying all the season has to offer. We got be meet Will and Steph's newest member of their family --- 6 mos. old daughter, Lilly, for the first time -- what a special treat and what a little sweetheart! Everyone got to take turns holding her. Of course older brother, Ben, has been growing like a weed and very full of energy, but still on his best behavior. And exciting times await for 2016, as Mellisa and Jeff are anxiously looking forward to the birth of their first daughter sometime around the latter part of May. Tessa went to pick up her Mom, Patricia, from the airport and brought her back for a short visit. She'll return on Thursday and we always really enjoy her visits at Christmas time.