To Everyone,

Our nephew/cousin Michael Daoust, got marrried on March 18, 2009 to Debbi Lewis at United Methodist Church in Watervliet, NY.

They had a very small wedding party on march 25, 2009, attending was Aunt Yvette, Uncle Don, Aunt Marie, Uncle Guy, Aunt Yvonne, Aunt Irene, Uncle Bill, Mike and Jenny (Mike's son).

He is very happy!!!

His address is: 11 Tanglewood Drive, Albany, NY 12205

Love, Aunt Irene

Devon's Prom

Devon went to his JR. prom last weekned and I thought I would share the pictures. He had a great time. They sure grow up too fast!!!

Benefit for Colleen Motler

In July of 2008, Colleen received the news that the cancer she had fought off during the early and mid nineties had returned. She went through major surgeries and chemotherapy, but the cancer is proving to be a tough fight. The harsh side effects of the treatment forced her out of her job and Colleen is now consumed by things other than her health.

Her closest friends and family have decided to throw her this fundraiser to be held on Sunday, May 31st at The Paddock in East Greenbush, NY. At the Paddock we will be having a music, barbeque and raffles. Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket ($15.00) to attend, donate a dish or make a monetary contribution please contact Colleen's son JJ, Carolyn Gracey or Aunt Frankie.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

A new Daoust has (finally) arrived

Fiona Grace Meehan was born to Jim and Josee Meehan (Eddie's granddaughter) on Jan. 31 at 4:22 a.m. She was nine days late, but who's counting? To read more about her arrival, visit our blog here.

New Year's Day in Coxsackie, NY part 2

Irene and Bill

Sue and Gary March and Diane B

Don and Debbie and Ron and Kathy

Don and Phil Herfort

New Year's Day at Sue and Gary's.

Love Aunt Irene.

New Year's Day in Coxsackie, NY part 1

Yvonne and Cheryl Herfort

Sue and Gary March and Diane B

Marie L., Yvette and Don C. and Phil Herfort

Kellie Herfort and Friend James

New Year's Day in Coxsackie at Sue and Gary's house. Love Aunt Irene

Suddenly it's 1975 again !

Paul here ... here are a few of gems from November 1975. The writing on the back says it was taken at the Cusick's 25th anniversary at the Yacht Club. That's 33 years ago.

I remember Yvonne, Marie and Yvette singing like the Andrews Sisters. You can always see those three aunts together in a group picture.

I calculated the ages of all the living aunts and uncles at the time of this photo and here they are:

Grandma would have been 67.

Rita 57, Al 56, Ed 55, Yvette 54, Marie 53, Yvonne 52, Gerard 50, Roger 44 (not pictured), Irene 43,Wilfred 41 (not pictured), Annette 40, Ernie 39, Franklinette 37, Bernie 36, Ronnie 35.