Monday, October 19, 2009

OUR VISIT TO MILWAUKEE - 8/14/09

In mid August, Ellie made her first trip to Milwaukee.  We made the trek for the first-ever Bradley cousins' family reunion.  We were also able to spend some time with my friend Katie and her daughter Peyton.


Katie with her adorable daughter Peyton (almost 2 years old). 


Peyton with Ellie.



Peyton was a little disappointed with Ellie because she was too little to play.  But, she became excited when she saw she could play with Clara.


Clara and Ellie playing together.


More play time.


Peyton playing with an old stroller Patty and I had as kids.


Patty with Clara.

On Saturday and Sunday, all the Bradley cousins (minus Tom Paluso who couldn't come from Texas) got together for the reunion.  Here is the extended Bradley family.

Front, left to right:  Phil Champagne (cousin); Pat Paluso (cousin); Tom Bucci (cousin's husband); Nick Lehrer (cousin's son); Mary Bucci (cousin); Jake Pavlovic (cousin's son) - holding Clara; me; Ben Lehrer (cousin's son) - holding Ellie; Mike Pavolvic (cousin); Marina Lehrer (cousin); Patty

Back, left to right:  Joe; Dwayne Lehrer (cousin's husband); Bill Paluso (uncle); Russ Champagne (uncle); Sue Champagne (aunt); Dad; Mary Paluso (aunt); Mom; Jean Pavlovic (aunt); Mitch Pavlovic (uncle); Marko Pavlovic (cousin)


Patty and I with our cousin Mary.


Last winter, the Bradley family received some tragic news.  My Aunt Sue was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  This reunion was to show love and support to my aunt.  My aunt is very strong.  Through everything, she is still smiling and laughing.  Here is my Aunt Sue with my Uncle Russ.


My Aunt Sue with Patty and Clara.


Ellie and I with Aunt Sue.


Clara with Aunt Sue and my cousin Phil.











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