We traveled to Indiana this past Christmas for our last celebration with Grandma Deetz. It is still kind of unbelievable that she is not with us anymore. Although she was only my grandmother through marriage, it never felt that way to me. I've been going to visit the Deetzes in Indiana for 15 years now, and in many ways, I knew her better than my own grandmothers who passed away when I was younger. Carl commented to me that several times he has gone to write her a letter and then realized that she is not there. It just doesn't seem right. We mourn loss of Grandma Deetz as well as the loss of the house and grounds which served as a gathering place for the Deetz family well before I entered the picture. The memories from this celebration will certainly be cherished.
Lucy, Lily and Lainey
Miss Emilia
Santa arrives
I love the stand-off between Emilia and William as she scopes out his present and he guards it so adamantly
Carl's dad's brother, Dave (on right) with wife Pat, son Dave Jr. and his wife, Kate
Carl's dad's sister, Lisa (on right) with her husband Jeff and kids Logan and Abby
Carl's dad's brother Randy and girlfriend Diane with son Roger and his girls Lucy and Lainey
Our segment of the family
Grandma Deetz with her kids
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