For 60 years, someone in my mom's family has lived in the house on Christopher Avenue in Baltimore, MD. My mom's parents owned it first, and she lived there as a little girl. Then they sold it to my grandmother's brother (my Great Uncle Alvin) and his wife, who have lived there ever since until recently moving to live with my cousins north of the city. My entire life we've gone back to visit Mom's family in Baltimore, and each visit has included special memories (and yummy meals!) in this home. Last weekend we gathered for the final time on Christopher Ave. for brunch and fellowship before a concert honoring my Great Uncle Alvin and his wife Virginia. It was a special weekend, as our extended family came together and shared the different musical gifts we have in a recital at the church where generations of my mother's family attended. There were vocalists, pianists (including little Cass!), violinists, a flute, cello, viola, oboe, trombone...it was quite a mixture of amazing talent! We had a great time capped off with Uncle Alvin singing the first verse of "How Great Thou Art"...it was very touching and a wonderful weekend.
the traditional "kids" picture
the traditional "kids" picture
