Back "home" in New Jersey Sept 26 - Oct 1 2019

It was a 9 hour ride from Vermont to the Mahlon campground in Milton, but once we reached Waterbury, CT, Bob wanted to push on.  We were able to set up the RV, grab a bite to eat and relax.  The next day we did some grocery shopping, and then went to Adele's house for dinner.  Carol and Nelson joined us there.  Friday was another laid back day, with an afternoon visit at Carol's and dinner there.  The family gathering at Adele's for Uncle Mike's 97th birthday party was on Saturday. There were about 31 people all in all.  Sunday we went to the cemetery, visited with John and Plish in Bloomfield, then met up with the Konecny cousins at a restaurant in Wyckoff.  We spent most of Monday doing some prep in order to leave tomorrow, and we had an early dinner with Adele, Michael, Carol and Nelson as a grand finale.

Here are some of the family photos:

                                             The "birthday boy" and Rita.

Michael and his newest grandson, Theodore

David tells us about his plans for running the NYC Marathon.  Five year old Alexander and Rita's son-in-law Jack are in the background.

                       Rachel has a moment with dad, Michael and son Alexander.

 

while Jill and sister in law Kim do the same.  Rita's daughter Linda is behind them.



Joe and Barbara's grand daughter, Izzy, in her Cinderella gown and bicycle helmet.

                               Dean and Annie and little rescued  kitty Rails. Melody, Izzy's mom is behind them.

John and Christie, who faced time from Pennylvania ,to wish Grandpa a happy 97th.

Adele does a resounding rendition of "Sto Lat" the Polish birthday song, while Bob, Lorraine, Melody, Tommy and Barbara cheer her on.

From right to left...Stella on Grandpa Joe's lap, Alexander on Great Grandpa Mike's lap, Wade, Theodore on Aunt Barbara's lap, Izzy next to Grandma Barbara, Carol, Michael, Sean, Luke and Matt in the background.

The Konecny gathering at the Brick House in Wyckoff.  From left and around:  Dean, Brian, Madalyn; Morgan, Ray, Kelly, me, Bob, Anne, Sherri and Judi.  Amanda, Adam, Alexa and Alina were on a trip to Chicago and couldn't join us.

                          And "the last supper" for this trip in New Jersey...

...until next time.