Thanksmas 2018

This year the family celebrated Thanksmas in southern California at Jamie and Angela’s new home. Lots of games, pinnata at the local park, Tibetan bells blessing of the house, Christmas gifts for all, and wonderful food and drinks. (more…)

Nightmare before Thanksmas

Oregon Autumn Leaves

This year we celebrated our annual family gathering, referred to as Thanksmas, in Lake Oswego (near Portland).  And since it was nearer to Halloween we called it (more…)

Family Thanksmas 2014

Another great Thanksmas.  Unfortunately we had two wounded warriors.  Joe with a broken ankle and Angela with a cracked hip bone and also a broken ankle.   Still a good time had by all.  Pictures don’t do it justice.