Family Gathering for Bill's 80th Birthday

We had a reason for the family to get together.
My brother-in-law, Bill, turned 80. His wife and kids organized a surprise party.
Bill acted surprised but I'm pretty sure he had a clue.
Bill is the nicest man I have ever met. He came by to see me when Mike was having surgery and sat with me for awhile. He was up there for a Dr. appt. He didn't have to come see me, but he did. He rarely says anything negative about a person and smiles all the time. He always lend his helping hand. Or gives advise and direction. From splitting wood to wiring your house outlets outside for Christmas lights.

Told him we were splitting wood and he just shows up to help

the best at wiring anything

I have played golf with him many times and I can only remember once him losing his patience - slow golfers ahead of us that wouldn't let us play thru.

It was no surprise that so many people showed up.
All the sister were here (Mary came up from SC) and we took an opportunity for a photo op. Here we are all standing in order.

Sharen, Me, Mary, Linda, Deanna, Vicki

It was so much fun sitting around laughing and talking, catching up. The time went way too fast.
I did find out that Sister Mary (no she's not a nun, but I have a daughter-in-law Mary and sister Mary is easier to say than daughter-in-law Mary) is also a Jigsaw puzzler.


I told her to stop by the house before they head home and I would share some of my puzzles with her.
When her and Dave stopped by I was excited to show her the current puzzle I was working on. 6000 pieces.
Mary took one look and said No Thank You. Puzzles are addicting people, and you can't walk by one without looking for a piece.

Mary, Dave & Sharen - All 3 find one

Dave was so funny trying to find a piece, but I have to give him kudos for looking. I'm sad that they don't live closer. We told them next time we are coming to SC and hang out at their house.