Each July 4th, the Morse Clan gathers at our Vermont house. This year we succeeded in gathering every one of Linda's direct relatives. From left to right are: Phil and Carol Morse (Linda's brother and his wife), Jake, Elliot, Adam and Charlie Morse (Phil and Carol's son Adam and his kids), Carolyn Goodwin and Dan Morse (Dan is Phil and Carol' son, Carolyn his fiance), Linda and I, Rebecca Edelman and Kate Straub (Norma's daugher and granddaughter), Norma Edleman (Linda's sister), and David, Cathy, Belle and Stephen Edelman (David is Norma's son, Cathy his wife and Bell and Stephen thier children).

We had people from all over. Phil and Carol from Rochester, NY. Adam and the boys from Buffalo, NY. Carolyn from Boston MA., Dan from Salt Lake City, Utah, Becky and Kate from San Jose, CA., Norma from San Diego, and the David and familly from Dublin, Ireland.

Unfortunately we had a lot of wet weather, and unseasonably cool conditions. Despite that we got in swimming, canoeing and kayaking.

While it was great to have 16 of the 17 people staying at the house (plus two tents), Linda and I are recuperating right now.

Happy 4th everyone.  ¶ Sunday, July 12, 2009