50th Reunion Part II

 

Darlene and I wanted to visit the church we attended when we lived in Sunnyside Estates---

St. John The Baptist Catholic Church.  It is still majestic!

 

 

As you can see, the interior is ornate and reminds me of some of the old churches in Europe.  The carved wood is exquisite, as are the wall paintings, and statuary.

 

 

There are several stained glass windows that, when seen in person, take your breath away.

 

 

Even the cemetery is fabulous with its statues and grave markers.

 

 

It's full of grottos, chapels, stations of the cross and beautiful grounds with a pond.  Here we are in front of one of the larger chapels.  The structures are all hand made of stone.

 

 

This is the school we went to.

 

 

St. John's recently got a new roof and the old slate roof tiles were all saved.  This is one that Carol purchased.  The money goes toward helping the school and church.  I am happy to say that since this photo, Carol has also purchased one for me, and I should get it soon.

 

 

I also got another surprise from Carol-----a BFF diet Coke can!

 

 

That evening we went to the reunion itself.  Carol was showing her orange (our favorite color.)

 

 

The next day we picked up my cousin Mary Ann in Chicago, and drove down to Bloomington, Indiana to visit another cousin----Barbara.  

 

 

I love these ladies, who were like sisters to me when I was growing up.

 

 

Here we are in Barbara's front yard, with her husband Jim, and my niece Chantelle.

 

 

After our visit, we returned to Lake Geneva where we had dinner at Sprechers---another hot spot, and were happy to share a bottle of wine.

 

 

Back at Milwaukee airport, bracing ourselves for another long flight.

 

I must say, however, that this trip was among the best I've ever been on.  Good friends and relatives, good food and wine, and a memorable occasion-----my 50th High School Class Reunion!!!