We are off to Milwaukee for the Kegel Annual Christmas Caroling Party. It will be great to see Chris. Jim talks to him regularly. It will be awesome to give him a big hug!  We made arrangements for the dogs to stay at Barkaritaville, where it’s always a doggie party. They checked in at 4:00 Saturday and we checked into a hotel in Corpus. Our flight was at 5:00 in the morning. The most interesting thing happening is the artic front headed our way. We woke up to 40 degrees after an 85 degree Saturday. Even crazier we were flying into Milwaukee that will have a high of “0” for Sunday.

We went out to find a place to get a pizza. It was in the news that Corpus Christi was on a water ban. Something about a backwash of chemicals in the city water system. I found a place called “Franks Spagetti House.” This is a really cozy place. It has been in business for 40 years in a converted house that was built in 1921. They bought a 150 gallon tank and brought water from where they live outside of the city. They made a hand tossed pizza was excellent.

Yikes! There is a whole lot of snow in Milwaukee. But these people are just scooting around.  We went straight to Chris and Mary’s house. Mary is an excellent caregiver, she is so sweet. Chris is resting and getting ready for the evening. Around  3:30 Mary and I are off to the resturant. Jim and Chris are not far behind.

Let the party begin!  The Kegel party has gone on for about 27 years. This year starts a new tradition of it being held at the Kegel Inn. An accumulation of lots of friends and family.

Mary and Chris taking a break. Chris surrounded by brothers, Billy, Jerry, Dave and Ed.

Chris’s son Noel with his fiancé, Katie singing Carols with Mr. Jimmy.  Julian and his wife, Stephanie. They are the proud owners of Kegel’s Inn.

Amelia Caroling away while Tessa catches up friends.

Jim and I are lucky to be friends and family.Chris is a gatherer of people. We are so glad he gathered us.

Friends  of all ages were here this evening and fun was had by all.

After helping get the resturant back to normal we made our way back to Julian and Stephanie’s home. It is amazing how cold it is. A good nights sleep and we are up and on our way to see Mary and Chris before we head back to Texas. Above is Julian and Stephanie’s snow castle. We touched base with Mary and Chris and made plans for our next journey north. Oh what fun we had and we are still smiling. Love you all in Milwaukee❤🎄.