Family Time at the Isle of Palms, SC Beach

Niece, Holly, Andrew, Baby with Paul, Mom and Diane

Me with Sisters, Mary & Clarie and Brother, Kevin

A year passed since all 5 of us siblings got together.  My sister, Mary, arranged a Beach Get Together at Isle of Palms, South Carolina near the Charleston area.

Niece, Holly, and her husband Andrew and little baby Francesca (age 6 months) were the STAR attractions!  We were thrilled to meet the little girl and she won our hearts with her coos and smiles and great disposition.



We had a wonderful time in the warm Atlantic waters jumping the waves.  My almost 94-year old Mom even got in the surf. 

Mary and Al traveled from Indiana, Claire from the Portland, Oregon area, Kevin from Los Angeles, us and Mom from southwest Florida and Paul and Diane from Charleston.  It's quite a feat to get all of us in one place -but we DID it!

Grandpa, Al with Baby Francesca, age 6 months

Family Specialty - Lemon Meringue Pies - YUM

Claire and I made the Family Specialty - Lemon Meringue Pies to celebrate.  We learned that Mom made them originally to honor her Dad, Joe Walter's memory.  Her Mother, Grandma Teaneck, made them because it was Joe's favorite dessert.  He had good taste.  We hope one of our kids or grandkids will keep the tradition going!