But first, Aunt Ann made molasses cookies for friends and neighbors and several kringles (coffee cakes) to take to Uncle Bob's.

Uncle Bob, complete with neck brace.

Cousin Katherine

Jim and Sian with Sophie and Prince Edward, the Duchess and Earl of Wessex. A month earlier, Jim and Sian were guests at the royal wedding.

We finally got to see the newest addition to the family, Katherine Rose (Katie).

Aunt Jean and Amy, Katie's mother.

Cousin Jim and Sian who were married in London on July 31st.

Christmas, 1999

Aunt Ann and I drove to Uncle Bob's in Illinois on Christmas Eve.

My cousins prepared a special fashion accessory to celebrate my birthday.

Joe, Katie's dad

Sian had pictures of the wedding, so I took "pics of pics." This one shows Cousin Jim and Sharon, Cousin Tina, Uncle Bob, Cousin Jim and Sian, Aunt Jean, Cousin Katherine, Aunt Ann, Bonnie and Cousin Bob.