The Christmas trip to Arizona. On Christmas day, I flew from Providence, Rhode Island, to Tulsa, Oklahoma. There I rented an SUV, and picked up Chris, Geoff, and David. We drove to Flagstaff to spend several days around my parents and siblings.
On the 28th, a mexican buffet was prepared (thanks Barb and Rick!) at the parent's house, where the entire family of 7 was gathered for the first time in 5 years (prior time was Mom and Dad's 50th anniversary).
 Mom and Dad at the bay window.
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 Rick, Doug, Mom, and Lisa.
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 The reindeer at Nimarco's pizza place, designed and built by Mom, adopted by Dan Labriola and given a home at the pizza restaurant. Has stayed through several owners. Probably a recognized landmark for thousands of NAU students.
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 The folks having supper at Nimarcos ... a motley crew. Around the table from front left: Tom, Chris, Lisa, Rick, Natalie, Cameron, Doug, David, Geoff, and Barbara.
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 "I don't know if these Mexican cigars are quite as good as Cuban ones!"
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 Doing our very best to pose properly for the group shots. Front: Rick, Mom, Dad; Middle: Lisa, Judy, Cameron, Barb, Natalie; Back: Chris, Bert, Mark, Geoff, Tom, David, Doug. Missing: Heidi.
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 Reverting to our natural selves...
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 The family, the whole family, and nothing but the family. Wonderful to have us all together again!
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 "Yeah, I feel exactly the same... TOO MANY pictures at one sitting!"
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