Christmas 2011

Our 2011 Christmas letter wouldn't be complete without photos. So, here they are... 

The order of the photos follow the contents of our Christmas letter:

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2011 Christmas Album

Dec. 2011: John says goodbye to City Hall

Being fully retired also means having the

time to catch up on my reading.

....and there's a lot of catching up to do.

The books shown on their side are...

those "in progress", and the "yet to be read" books.

 Brief Preview of our Scott Valley Hideaway....
A total change of pace!

Welcome to our Scott Valley back porch...

Valley Ranch

Cozy fire on a cold evening.

Common view from the back porch.
Deer are daily visitors.



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Our Marriott Desert Springs Time Share
One of our annual getaways!

Marriott Desert Springs Villas

During each of our annual visits to our time share, 
we can count on ducks and geese visiting in the A.M. and P.M. 
for a handout. This year we were blessed by a family of 
black swans, accompanied by their fuzzy babies. 

The swans typically gathered at the back patio for their daily 
handout. They seemed to know who the soft touches were. 


Sharon's Birthday Bash at

                Mammalucco's Goomba Lounge!



Owner John Marcuso, celebrated Mammalucco's grand opening 
in September 2001;and the grand opening of 
the Goomba Lounge in April 2011.

 

Reflections on 70 years of a life that made a difference for so many people...

My wife, best friend and soul mate!  

Cutting the birthday cake. Almost too good to eat!

Yum, yum!

Son, Russ and granddaughter, Terra
Sharon-photos--"life across the years" were added to every table
as a center piece.



Sharon's daughter, Kelli and son, Russell

A big kiss for Nana from grandsons Matthew and Justin!

Jive talk!

A great place for a celebration!

...right here in Brea.

Mammalucco's is known for their authentic NY Pizza!



Annual Visit to our Marriott Palm Desert Villas'

Time Share

...Included a visit to the Palm Springs Air Museum.

P-47 Thunderbolt built by John's former company,
Republic Aviation Corporation on Long Island
--his first job as an aircraft-systems design engineer on the F-105 & A-10-
(this may be the only time you'll see John in shorts)

Sharon admires a vintage WWII U.S. Army motorcycle.


Now for the Rest of Our Family!

John, Jr. M.D. and Family

Dr. John with son, John III (Snooks)
"Well, son, it's never too early to check out medical schools."



Like father, like son.

Snooks: Now, isn't he adorable?



Snooks (John III)--always ready with a smile.



Lisa, John, Jr and baby John

Baby John (Snooks) or the Easter Bunny?
Only his parents know for sure.

 

Sons, Jordan, Curtis, Ryan and baby John



 John, Jr, and his family visit Mount Rushmore.

 Is there a resemblance between John, Jr and

George Washington or is it purely coincidental?

Snooks!

Daughter, Kelli and Family!



Husband, Pat and granddaughter, Kenzie

Kenzie: Studio photo by Kellimac Images

Daughter, Terra and granddaughter, Kenzie.

Life and fun on the Colorado River...

Matthew and Christie ...going for it.

 Justin revs up!!!


Pat and Justin

Pat...the daredevil! Taking a parasail ride.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Kenzie! an absolute sweetheart.

Sharon with daughter Kelli and her clan.

Of course, the family wouldn't be complete without

Harley!

Son, Russell & Family...

Russ, Julie, Max, Parker & Bradley...and Ruby!

Halloween on the front porch of Russ and Julie's home.

Everyone doing their best to look scary!

Russ, Bradley (and the Mighty Mites)

The boys with their new puppy, Ruby!

 Max's graduation from Tiny Tots.

Bradley's 7th Birthday.
(Bradley, Max and Parker)

Parker's 4th Birthday Party
On Mammalucco's patio.

Max's 6th birthday.

John & Sharon, with Russ and Julie and their sons (Bradley, Parker & Max)
Russ, sporting a Halloween-owie! 

Daughter, Debbie and Family.

They love to camp.

Kevin, Samantha, Katie, Debbie, Andy, Thomas and John

Thomas holding 2nd place prize.

 Samantha, on right.

 Thomas with his awards!

John, second on left; Kevin in background; Thomas on right

Debbie, second from left with Katie, Samantha and Thomas

Samantha, home from college for the holidays

and sister, Katie

And family dog, Shadow

Daughter, Brenda and Family.



 Husband, Travis and Brenda
Colorado cowboys!



 Brenda with oldest son, Matthew.

Brenda's boys (Michael, Daniel and Samuel) demonstrating their imagination.



Daniel



Samuel

Matthew and Michael

 Brenda's girls, twins: Sarah & Shoshannah, Leah and Hannah

So very, very sweet!!!

 Girls' imagination at work....

Brenda's son, Daniel--Mr. Fix-it at work!

So what's a family without a pet?

Enjoying the popcorn machine from Grandpa and Nana.

Brenda with John's 99 year old mother.

She will turn 100 in March 2012

Son, Jerry...

 One of his many trips.

He spent time in S. Korea, China and Japan for his former employer, Kinkos.



Visiting the Great Wall of China



Jerry on the beach in Delaware.

Rusty

Thanksgiving 2011

...at the Beauman's

Thanksgiving feast for 18-- and we didn't even need a shoehorn.
Thanksgiving preparations with our extended family--including in-laws (Sue and daughter-in-law, Julie).
Julie's family: mom, Sue; dad, Connie; brothers Randy and Jeff (and his son, Garrett) 
and Kelli's family, husband, Pat; sons Matthew and Justin, and daughter, Terra.

Master chefs, Kelli and Sharon!

Kelli's sons, Matthew (Joe) and Justin.

Russ and Justin

Randy and Andrea

Jeff, son, Garrett; grandsons, Parker and Bradlley


It wouldn't be a holiday wrapup
without our fur babies!

Cosmo...one curious guy!

Cosmo
"Here we go again, another picture. How much longer do they
expect me to pose like this."

Cosmo decides it's nap time.
The ironing will just have to wait. 

Waiting for his tummy rub.

Mitzi
"Here they come with their camera. I guess it's my turn to pose."

"Where do you want to go next, Cosmo?"
"I don't know, little sister. I'm pretty comfortable right now."

"One way or another, I WILL get their attention."



Outside Kitty, Dinah... a sweetheart.
"If I stare at them long enough, I know they'll breakdown and feed me.
John is the real softy, so, I know he'll give in pretty soon."

"Can Mitzi come out and play? Please!"



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