installment one

we usually get together with my dad after Christmas for lunch or breakfast somewhere.  this year was more flexible with Pat being retired.  we met at Cracker Barrel.  my Aunt Sherry had not seen my dad in ages and asked if she could join us.  absolutely the more the merrier!  the boys got in a game of checkers while the ladies looked around the gift shop for awhile.

 lots of laughing went on while we took in way too many calories...

 Justin had hot cakes.

 Kate and i split the chicken FRIED chicken.

good shot Justin.

 then it was off to my nieces sweet 16 party!

 beautiful inside and out!

 lay off the cupcakes Joel!