Pre-Christmas Party
Golden, Colorado: 2000


Before Mike and I left for Long Island, his mom hosted a family get-together. Uncle Dale gave Mike and I our first digital camera. It wasn't long before Mike had it up and running....so he took some test pictures.

Danielle (Mike's cousin) opens her gifts
Danielle

Mike's Dad plays with Casey (Mike's cousin) while Rob looks on
Casey, Rob, and Terry

Bridget and Me
Me
Bridget and Me

Gathering in the Kitchen: from left to right - Rannae, Bridget, Dave, Nancy (and Mike's mom and me to the far right)
Gathering in the Kitchen

Patches sleeps in the hall
Patches


East Patchogue, New York
Christmas, 2000

We alternate years for visiting my family in New York or visiting Mike's family for Christmas. 2000 was a New York year, and my Mom sent me these pictures from Christmas dinner at my parents' house.

Mike and me
Me and Mike at my parents' house

From left to right: Grandma (my Dad's Mom), Aunt Pris (my dad's sister), Aunt Mary (Grandma's sister), Mike, Tony (my dad), Linda (my mom), and me.
Family at my parents' house