Christmas 2019

Christmas 2019

The Thyen/Hitchcock 2019 Group Christmas Photo

Yours Truly - Christmas 2019

The holiday week started with Amy's Sister Jenny and family coming down to visit us for a few days.  We all headed up to Rutherfordton to visit with Amy's parents for Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Me and Hugh  -  The Sane Son-in-Laws 

Christmas gathering at the Shop 

Sunset Walk around the Sane Land

Sunset over the Shop

After Jenny, Hugh, and the girls departed,  Amy and I drove up to Virginia to visit with my side of the  family.

Duke!  The newest addition to my brother Bill's family

My nephew Liam showcased his athletic talents this summer playing in the Little League World Series.  It turns out my niece Marielle is quite the athlete as well.  She is currently starting forward on Freedom High School's Varsity basketball team.  And she is only a Freshman!  We enjoyed getting a chance to watch her play during our visit.

 Marielle 

Marielle playing some stellar defense!  

Her aggressive style of play led to her fouling out

It was a close one, but they pulled it out with a 38-37 victory!

And of course there was plenty of food and drink enjoyed by all!

 Me with Katie, Conner, and Mary at the Bad Wolf Brewing Company

 Family Dinner at the Public House Kitchen and Brewery

 A light snack to tide us over until the next meal

Chinese/Thai takeout!  A Thyen/Hitchcock family Christmas tradition

I am not sure what the term is for you Brother-in-Law's Brother's Daughter, but whatever it is Mea is definitely a cutie!

And as always we had my sister Mary directing the 12 days of Christmas gift grab-bag gift exchange and musical extravaganza!

Mary directing the 12-days of Christmas

For New Year's Eve we partied with my Team Waterfall friends at Captain John's house.  We took a ride into the future with the Captain's DeLorean!

Team Waterfall New Year's Eve Party Group Photo at Captain John's House

 Taking a ride in John's DeLorean with Preston and the Professor

 L to R:  The Gnome, Spencer, The Professor, Me, Preston

 Team Waterfall New Years Even Party Group Photo #2

Me and Preston 

Amy and Me (with a Professor photobomb)

My complete set of photos is posted here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8146392@N05/albums/72157712494478557