{"id":3147,"date":"2000-12-24T01:36:00","date_gmt":"2000-12-24T01:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sch1auh0s7.site.nfoservers.com\/wp_lew1slau\/?p=3147"},"modified":"2022-04-25T01:51:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T01:51:38","slug":"bruce-wisconsin-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lewislau.com\/index.php\/2000\/12\/24\/bruce-wisconsin-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruce, Wisconsin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Dearhamer Christmas Party wasn&#8217;t until Christmas Day, 12\/25, so we planned a surprise birthday party at Grandma Anita&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridget and Savannah wasn&#8217;t going to arrive until about 8:30pm, so we had plenty of time to put up some ribbons and hide before she arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was also the dearhamer tradition to gather and have the annual Dearhamer Christmas Eve Oyster Stew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees include Grandpa Doug and Grandma Anita, Dougie, Bridget, Andy, Tracy, Josh, Vickie, Rickey, Chris and Tina.<br>The children were there for the festivities as well &#8211; Savannah, Jerry, Brittney, Dezi, Faith and Marissa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"158\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3148\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1065.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3148\"\/><figcaption>The Dearhamer Christmas Tree. Always filled with presents galore.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3149\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3149\"\/><figcaption>I picked Grandma Billie up from her home to Dearhamer Hill, the site of the surprise birthday party for Savannah, as well as the annual oyster stew.<br><br>Grandma cooked on while Doug watched.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3151\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1070.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3151\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3153\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1068.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3153\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3152\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1071.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3152\"\/><figcaption>Supposedly Dougie used to help cook the oyster stew, but it&#8217;s been a few years since he&#8217;s in charge of the cooking&#8230; not anymore &#8211; he is seen here preparing the milk soup base for the stew&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3157\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1075.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3157\"\/><figcaption>&#8230; while Andy watches on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3155\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1072.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3155\"\/><figcaption>Brittney having fun on the computer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3154\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1073.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3154\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3156\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1074.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3156\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3158\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1076.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3158\"\/><figcaption>The entrance. I decorated it with ribbons and the table was all filed with munchies and party games&#8230; I really didn&#8217;t think that Savannah would figure the &#8220;surprise&#8221; out&#8230; Bridget had called minutes before arriving, so we all hid and turned off the lights&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3159\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1078.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3159\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3162\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3162\"\/><figcaption>But of course&#8230; smart as Savannah was, she walked in and noticed the ribbons\u00a0<em>immediately\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; and whispered &#8220;Thank you&#8221; in Bridget&#8217;s ears even before we all jumped out and shouted &#8220;Surprise!&#8221;&#8230;<br><br>Savannah is the\u00a0<em>real<\/em>\u00a0schlau girl.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3160\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1081.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3160\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3161\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1082.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3161\"\/><figcaption>Savannah immediately spots her kitty, City Cat, and plays with him&#8230; not sure if CC enjoys it or not&#8230; ;P<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3163\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1083.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3163\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3164\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1084.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3164\"\/><figcaption>Tracy and Brittney being shy&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3165\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1086.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3165\"\/><figcaption>While Dezi isn&#8217;t bashful at all &#8211; showing off her new braces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3166\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1087.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3166\"\/><figcaption>The bathroom was officially reserved for Grandma Nita.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3169\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1090.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3169\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3168\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1089.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3168\"\/><figcaption>Grandma Anita&#8217;s home made apple cider.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3170\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1091.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3170\"\/><figcaption>Bridget and City Cat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3171\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1092.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3171\"\/><figcaption>City Cat got two presents from Savannah, and immediatly he starts playing with it. Here we see him hiding in a paper bag. occasionally attacking the moving toy&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3173\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1137.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3173\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3175\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1136.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3175\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3179\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1141.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3179\"\/><figcaption>Finally Grandma Billie got her hug from Savannah.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3178\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1142.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3178\"\/><figcaption>Chris and Josh relaxing, waiting for the food to be served.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3181\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1144.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3181\"\/><figcaption>Jerry and Justin driving around downtown Chicago in Midtown Madness, a driving game from Microsoft.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3180\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1145.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3180\"\/><figcaption>Looks like City Cat is ready to attack Sleepy, Savannah&#8217;s stuffed animal I bought for her in Japan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3182\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1147.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3182\"\/><figcaption>Savannah carries City Cat in the paper bag&#8230; all in all 15 pounds&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3184\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1149.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3184\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3185\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3185\"\/><figcaption>Grandma Billie was amazed how heavy City Cat was&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3186\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1152.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3186\"\/><figcaption>Grandma Anita and Tina getting the stuffed mushrooms ready for serving.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3187\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1153.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3187\"\/><figcaption>Bridget chatting away with Vickie, who is just a month or two away from the delivery date of her and Josh&#8217;s new baby&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3189\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1154.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3189\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3188\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1155.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3188\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3190\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1156.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3190\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3191\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1158.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3191\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3196\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1159.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3196\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3194\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3194\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3193\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1161.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3193\"\/><figcaption>After the wonderful meal, time for Savannah to open her birthday presents&#8230; Here we have Jerry video taping the present-opening event&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3197\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1163.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3197\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3195\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1164.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3195\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3192\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1166.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3192\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3198\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1167.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1168.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3200\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3199\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3199\"\/><figcaption>Even City Cat tried to help Savannah unwrap presents&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3201\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3201\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3202\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1171.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3202\"\/><figcaption>Grandma Billie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3203\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1172.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3203\"\/><figcaption>Grandpa Doug<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3204\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1173.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3204\"\/><figcaption>Josh, Vickie, Chris, and Marissa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3205\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1174.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3205\"\/><figcaption>Josh Hultman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3206\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1175.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3206\"\/><figcaption>Rickey, Savannah and Grandma Billie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3207\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1176.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3207\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3209\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1178.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3209\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3208\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1179.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3208\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3210\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1181.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3210\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3211\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1182.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3211\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1183.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3212\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3213\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1184.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3213\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3214\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1185.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3214\"\/><figcaption>Good night City Cat. Tomorrow is Christmas Day. More Presents!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3218\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1188.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3218\"\/><figcaption>Christmas day. Woke up to the last\u00a0<em>Christmas\u00a0<\/em>solar eclipse in\u00a0<em>a long time<\/em>&#8230; Present opening day!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3220\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1189.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3215\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1191.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3215\"\/><figcaption><br><br>What the sun looked like through welding glasses. Pushing the limit of the CCD on my CoolPix digital camera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3217\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1196.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3217\"\/><figcaption>Andy, Tracy, Dezi, Brittney, and Jerry came over before noon&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3219\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1197.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3219\"\/><figcaption>Grandma Nita and Tracy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3216\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1198.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1206.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3224\"\/><figcaption>What the sun looked like at around 12:10pm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3227\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1211.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3227\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3228\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1212.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3228\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3230\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSCN1215.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3230\"\/><figcaption>Last minute 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