2024 Review - Part II

 Continuing the review with the second half of the year...

~ July ~

The City of Detroit celebrated its 323rd birthday and granddaughter Ellie turned 12!

~ August ~

Granddaughters Izzy and Ellie came to The Whitney for lunch.

Daughter Lori celebrated her 57th Birthday at The Whitney with Granddaughter, Marissa

A meet-up with three paternal cousins [sisters] at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel.  I hadn't seen them since 2012.  They live in Florida, Tennessee, and the youngest one just recently moved to Texas after living in Colorado for several years.  

~ With our spouses ~

~ September ~

Orchard Ridge Ladies' Fall Tea - Theme:  Broken Vessel Restoration

Granddaughter, Izzy, and son, Jeremy, celebrated their 19th and 45th Birthdays

~ October ~

Our son, Steve, celebrated his 55th Birthday.

Hubby and I attended The Whitney's Halloween Event

~ November ~

My hubby turned 78!

A meet-up with four maternal cousins.  One I hadn't seen in 35 years.

~ December ~

ORCN Ladies' Annual Cookie Swap

The Whitney's Christmas Tea

Attending a High Tea at Waldenwoods in Howell, MI

Our Christmas Tree

Orchard Ridge Candlelight Service

Happy Birthday Jesus!  He's the Reason for the Season.

That concludes the highlights/review of 2024.  Now 2025 unfolds as a blank canvas.  My heart's desire is that I will shine for Jesus every single day.