[Janet]

Thank you Gayle. Rick did finally call his step-sister last night and she was at the Moose (it's a lodge). Said she had to go into work (3rd shift) so she would probably be sleeping. She did the same last year, but she came. Her kids made other plans too.

So...after all the hard work....it's just us three. I was trying to think of someone we could invite, but everyone we know has plans.

I just knew once Rick's Dad and step-Mom passed that the family would no longer get together. Most people would think that is a dream when it comes to the in-laws, but there were only a couple that I didn't really care for.

I'm just disappointed, I wanted a bigger celebration. Next year....we can just go out.