The Thole Family Gathers

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The day after Christmas Gary and Peter had to leave us and the rest pitched in to either prepare a St Stephen’s Day feast German style (Thank you, Phil) or to haul firewood from the lower acres up to the wood pile alongside the driveway. Then in the evening Dave, Riley, and Peyton arrived! It was the very first time all nine of us have been together. And we all enjoyed it immensely.

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  1. Norene Dagly

    I love to see those bearded faces! I can see you continue to enjoy each other’s company. God bless each of you + those three lovely additions!

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