Day Three - Cincinnati and Some Family

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My dad's high school yearbook picture from 1927

It was quite a gathering at my oldest brother Bob's house.  Bob is a widower and has three very grown children, five grandchildren and now one great grandchild.  They all live close by and his only son lives two blocks up the street.  They are all very successful and of course he is very proud of them. 

We had a chance to spend a couple of days together but the dinner was true surprise.  We hadn't expected everyone to show up .  My oldest sister who was in Kansas City the week before also flew to Cincinnati to be with us.  Her oldest daughter lives there as well so it was a memorable time.

My nephew brought bratwurst along with saurkruat and all the fixings.  My nieces brought mac and cheese and oven roasted potatoes.  It was a real treat for us.  The kids were watching the Chiefs vs the Bengals and the oldsters were telling stories about growing up and putting together information about my dad's parents from when then came to the U.S. from Europe in 1907.  

My new great-great niece Charlie June!  My niece Ana is so proud to be a grandmother.

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Bob's daughter Ana, her daughter Kennedy and my niece in-law Jeanne!

Great nephew Marcus with his girlfriend.  He's in his third year at the university.

Yes, we're sitting down.  My nephew in-law Tyresse.  My sister wanted the picture to show her friends how short we are.  I'm actually the tallest in my family at 5'7".

We spent an afternoon with Ana and Tyresse.  Ana was babysitting for her daughter Savannah.  We all had a chance to hold the baby and play with her.  She's a real delight! 

With Bob's two girls; Lisa and Ana.  I can't believe I held them when they were born.  Time flies.

My oldest sister Dorothy with her daughter Christina and husband Ron.  They are a great couple and they want to visit us in San Miguel.   She said to me, "I don't know if you can handle all these visitors".  "Why is that?"  "Well, you've offered the key to everyone"  I said, "they'll never come".  😎

This evening, November 7, we are spending the night in Matehuala.  A great Airbnb for only 550 pesos.  This is our second time here.  We are on our way home from San Miguel.  We wanted to do some things to the house and go to the Dia de Muertos parade.  It was great!