A fine Sunday afternoon

Today was a most delightful Sunday afternoon in the finest of old southern traditions of visiting relatives as we were indeed visited by relatives.  My grandchildren and daughter visiting (for an extended visit) were with Patt and I visited by three of my four brothers and their wives,  and a niece.   Much fun was had by all.  We spent time in the basement prior to adjourning to the upstairs for snacks and some football on the TV.

Mark's Chinese has improved little since his last serious set of lessons from Julianna and Lydia but I am fearful that he is somewhat beyond hope.

The kids were well entertained as well as being entertained by the Uncles and Aunts.  Isaac found people to talk to and people who would talk to him.  ( he will carry on a conversation so be warned)

Conversation in the kitchen was full and lively and the younger set enjoyed listening in too.

Dramatic readings are a skill I was unaware the brother Eric possessed.

 And Kelly is much admired by John Paul, who though like all of his brothers and sisters gets along well with strangers and my brothers are a bit strange sometimes.

Lydia redecorated the tree which we reset this afternoon after its mishap earlier this week, and Luke is taking a close look at how the Panthers were doing.  He does enjoy bhootbhall (I think that is the pronunciation)