The holidays are upon us and here's what I know....

The Arizona Mistaks are coming home for the holidays! HURRAH! Marc, Darby and Max are coming to stay with Bubbie and Papa on the 18th and staying until 1/2/09. They hope to see everyone while they are here. Call and come over.

The Karen, Michael and Matthew are going to Arizona to visit grandparents, Arlene and Irwin and Uncle Steve. Nancy and Alan are off to Mexico. Joel and Sue are just home from Spain. I think all the college kids are coming home and the Baron's are probably all going somewhere during part of the holiday. Maybe, they'll decide soon. Greg is going to Amsterdam for a few days with some college buddies, but he'll be home in time to cook some special treats for us all.

Because, those of us who are home are planning to spend 12/24 (otherwise known as xmas eve) in Oak Park with the Mistaks. They are expecting us at 4:30. We hope to see all who are not away somewhere warm, that evening.

Of course, Joe and I can't say for sure that we'll be there, still waiting for that all important call..... We'll keep you posted.

Kevin is a Star!

Last night was the holiday concert at Hersey High School where Bonnie and Jeff said they felt like they were at Orchestra Hall listening to the Chicago Symphony. It was that good. I hope someone taped the concert so we can all hear it. Wish I had a photo to add to this, Sue???
Congratulations Kevin!

Brett--the Singing Hoosier

The Holiday Concert is tomorrow night!!!!

The Singing Hoosiers shine as America's Premiere Collegiate Concert Show Choir. Averaging 115 members, the Singing Hoosiers feature collegiate performers from the world-renowned Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, as well as students with a variety of other majors, from business to chemistry to political science. They perform American popular music, jazz, and Broadway favorites with dazzling choreography, energy and style.

Annually, the Singing Hoosiers perform several concerts at home on the campus of IU Bloomington, including the Chimes of Christmas concert in December and the Spring Concert. The group also sings in opera and oratorio productions of the IU Jacobs School of Music and at Big Ten basketball games.

The Singing Hoosiers have appeared with such legendary entertainers as Bob Hope, Alan Sherman, Red Buttons, Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, and Indiana's favorite son Hoagy Charmichael. They have also performed with opera legend Sylvia McNair and with several professional symphony orchestras, including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Evansville Philharmonic, South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Pops.

Thanksgiving is upon us.

There are always so many things to be thankful for.

Personally, I am thankful that Joey(Whitey) is doing well, while we wait for the donor lungs to become available. We wait anxiously for the call and are always ready to go, night or day. We expect it is "the call" whenever the phone rings.

We are grateful to be surrounded by family and good friends and know that if and when we call on you for support, you'll be here for us. We appreciate knowing that, more than you can even imagine.

GOD BLESS US ALL!

Geni.com

I suppose by now most of you have heard from Geni.com. A third cousin from Boulder, CO contacted me last week, Charlotte Eisen, whose grandfather and my Bubbie Mappa were first cousins. Someone in her family and my Mom worked on our family tree about 30-40 years ago. She had all this information on her computer and found that she could import it to Geni.Com. So she did and it has taken off from there. We now have more than 1000 people in our family tree. Please take a look when you have time, I find it amazing. Add whatever you know and notice is missing, inlaw information is great.

The Pumpkin Patch

Bubbie and Papa took the boys to the Pumpkin Patch on Sunday morning. Such a fun time was had by all. Here's a few photos of the boys.

GIVING!

Sue and Kevin are doing the CROP Walk this weekend. Hopefully, they'll send us some photos for the blog.

It is a 6 mile walk to "support hunger" in our area. It's a great cause.

CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide -- and right here in the U.S. -- to have food for today, while building for a better tomorrow. Each year some two million CROP Walkers, volunteers, and sponsors put their hearts and soles in motion, raising over $16 million per year to help end hunger and poverty around the world -- and in their own communities.

If you are interested in supporting them, you can make your check payable to CWS/CROP and send it to Sue.