My niece, Nicole and I just returned from frigid Chateauguay, Quebec where the weather was the only thing cold. Our cousins warmed us with their joy of family. It was exciting for all 18 of us to sit around the table eating Easter dinner on Holy Saturday because Derik had to work on Easter. Good for us as well because we had to drive back to NY.

     There are three new baby cousins. Two even born on the same day- Dustin and Mirakle. Cousin Bjorn was born 8 months ago. A whole new set of cousins! Amanda was with us in spirit I believe. My beloved niece, Amanda Thea -Nicole's fraternal sister passed this world into the next on 9/11/07. She loved her Canadian cousins very much.

     Family is first; remember that!