Wisconsin Family Holiday Gathering Dec. 2016

The Wisconsin 2016 Holiday gathering this year included Glenn, Bryan & Leo Sweitzer from Muncie and Beth Sweitzer-Riley & Jim Riley from North Manchester, Indiana joining us for the holidays along with friends from Madison Mennonite -Laura Stoesz and Sarah Geiser, on Christmas Day. Erica & Mike Sweitzer-Beckman hosted a Boxing Day (December 26th) gathering for Bob and Cathy Beckman, Cathy's son Jack and his partner Maria, Mike's mother Pam Sulima & other friends. Activities, in addition to culinary charms and holiday delights included exploring Madison downtown and surroundings by bus, a self-guided tour of Epic Software in Verona, dining at Alchemy and Craftsman, a fun workout at Harbor Athletic. Games played included Pegity, 99, cards plus movies watched - "It's a Wonderful Life", "A Christmas Carol", Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Shrek 2. Books were read and stories were told.