Where in the World?

East Kabul looks over a king’s grave on Maranjan hilltop, Afghanistan, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. As some of the areas once destroyed have been rebuilt, people have been returning to Kabul since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2002. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

El Jefe made it back from Kabul, Afghanistan in one piece. While there and right down the street, the Spanish Embassy was attacked. Just today more attacks broke out at Bagram Airfield and Kabul. Glad to have you back and in one piece my son in-law.

Don’t think I want to vacation there in Kabul.

Just like Family

Cogratulations to Maddie O’Leary and Greg Lesko who graduated from Salisbury University on Saturday, December 19th.

Maddie being congratulated by sister Allie.

Congratulations to Greg Lesko, Bartender of perfection and his family.

OKC Crew

Sam has given birth to Dax Oliver Davies and the child has had his first road trip north and west to Frenchglen, OR. Congratulations to Sam, Zed, Mia and Ana on the new addition to the family. Just a great weather report on Accuweather for their neck of the woods.

Best Christmas present we could ask for. A healthy baby boy. Dax Davies born 5:25, weighing in at 7lbs10oz and 20in long. (Better pictures to follow)

The five and growing.

Bringing Dax home.

The newest grandchildren of Stacy and Elaine all gathered on the ranch in Frenchglen awaiting the celebration of the birth of Christ.

The Romspert – Gilsenen Christmas Party, Lewes, DE

Saturday afternoon, December, 19th brought 48 folks, thank goodness the entire clan didn’t show up, for the above gathering that has been going on for at least 50 years in one form or another. Grandparents, great grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, children of, cousins and friends flocked to this beach community for the seasonal event.

Once again, Santa/Birthday girl Barbara forgot no one, as a gift emerged for all from under the tree. Thank you Aunt Barb for all you do to enhance family togetherness, December is also the birthday month for many and this day in particular for Aunt Barb,. who is now officially older than this writer.

Below are a few photos of the event.

Aunt Barb, ever the teacher she was for many years, requesting order in the room.

The attentive crowd awaiting their names to be called.

Aunt Bunny making an announcment.

Grandpop Gary holds Prelsey who’s about ready for a long winter’s nap.

Wow, such attention to the moment.

Kate Moore – Krewjewski with newest daughter (#4) Caroline. Welcome to the insanity little one.

Mike telling Baerbara “What are you insane throwing a party like this?”

Happy December Birthday to some of God’s children.