New Year's Eve 2019

Where did this year go???  Was it just twenty years ago we were all worried about everything computer wise shutting down?

So many changes this year, I retired from Niles Township Government, effective tonight.

Terry retired from selling ad specialties.  When I wrote my annual holiday letter I  did not know that was her decision!

Jeremy and Ashley got engaged this year, as did our cousin Brian and Rori.  Lots to look forward to in 2020.

We had a lazy morning.

After lunch, we went to Goodwill to get some things missing from the house (or never there).  We found a butter knife (house never had one), and a platter (house never had one) and two drinking glasses (some seem to have disappeared).  All of this set us back $5.

Also missing is a blanket for the den hide-a-bed.  But, the blanket I keep in my trunk will be perfect and we just threw it in the washing machine and the dryer and we are ready for our friend Reva's visit.  The bed is moderately comfortable for one short(ish) person.

Terry made us a wonderful dinner:  shrimp, salad, small potatoes, steak (missing from the photo) and champagne!!!!  Just as we were ready to take our first bite, the electricity went off.  Investigated and nothing had tripped in the electric box.  We had our flashlights and were ready to eat by flashlight, when the lights came back on.  Tis a mystery!!!!!

We are having a quiet evening and texting the kids. Jessica is working.  Not sure what Jeremy and Ashley are doing.  Everyone else is having a quiet evening.