I've been in New York with my parents for four weeks now, and I have alot of catching up to do. Mom is healing nicely from her knee replacement surgery, and faithfully going to physical therapy and I get to chase her around Walmart and Stop & Shop while she wheels around in those fancy electric carts.

Last Saturday, we celebrated Mom and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary. It was the first time in more than ten years since all seven of us siblings have been together. We had the best time. We surprised Mom and Dad by each of us saying something to them. Most of us toasted while some did some "roasting". The highlight was when my sister in law Cindy (Tom's wife) presented Mom and Dad with a special photo album she made with pics of their wedding and all us that have come along..I think we counted and we now number 45 (& counting!) We took pictures until our cheeks hurt from smiling.....

We have had family parties, we're planning family reunions, and yesterday a trip to Massachusettes to share some special time with my sweet friend Sheri, and her wonderful new husband Paul. Then had a chance to play tourist in Boston with our .cousin, Jim and Skylar. To end our trip there, we went to Mike's Pastries, which has the best cannolis! There were people lined up out the door! We had the perfect New England weather with the fog and light rain. We got out of town just as it started to pour! It was great!

Next week, who knows what it will bring!