Monday April 6th

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend and some Spring fun this Easter Sunday.  Jim's family was spread far and wide with some enjoying warmer temperatures for the weekend.  His sister Lorie and BIL Bob were here in Boston and it was great to see Lorie along with her daughter Siobhan and hubby Nick (Bob had a cold and was lovingly banned from coming by Lorie).

The Redmonds all gathered at Grandma Kay's this weekend where the weather was nice enough for an Easter Egg hunt and some Spring baseball.  The Columbus crew had both Friday and Monday off school so they had a nice long weekend.  Here they are alla High School Musical - Nora - Charlie - Erin - Molly -  Patricia and Kathryn.

Every year the North Andover Staudts join several local families to celebrate Easter.  Jim said the food was amazing and there were too many desserts to count.  One year we made the mistake of letting the boys go through the buffet line first - never again.  Emma's friend Samantha and her Mom Amy kept the Staudt carrot souffle tradition alive - a labor of love putting that sucker together. Sounds like it was a lovely day.  My morning was kicked off with a visit by Jim which was terrific.

On the health front...I am enjoying another strong day.  A bit tired as my red blood cells were low - I received a transfusion and feel good.  My stomach has not gotten the  memo that things are supposed to be on the upswing but I am sure this too shall pass.  They are beginning to think about talking about getting me to the apartments (my next stop before home).   Could be within the next couple of weeks.

Thanks for checking in

Love
Maureen