Christmas Eve with The Ircink's of Waterford!

Christmas Eve 2016. Ircink's of Waterford. I know - it's Valentine's Day. I'm a little late.

left to right:  Brother Jason, Mozol, Mom, Neeley, Dad and me.

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Happy Birthday, Brother Jas!

It's my brother's birthday today. HAPPY DAYS, BROTHER JASON! We share much together - my world would be incomplete without him. XOXO.

Bristol Renaissance Faire

Milwaukee Film Festival

Sugaring

Bow hunting

"Reveille!" - my one act, staged play reading

Easter 1970

Kahuna Rendezvous!

Kahuna Rendezvous!

Mom & Dad's 50th - 2013

Fishing

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Christmas Eve 2015. The Ircink's of Waterford, WI!

Merrie Christmas! Love, joy & God's Blessings.

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Happy 78th, Dad!

Where do the years go, Jimmy? Happy days to my father...the one & only.

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Molly.

We lost Molly this morning...

Brother Jas' first American water spaniel passed away this morning after having been diagnosed with lymphoma about a year ago. In just three days it'll be one month to the year when we lost Molly's younger sister, Zol. Two pups in one year - that's tough any way you look at it. I'm guessing but I think Molly was 12 1/2 and Zol was 2 years younger. You hardly see the symptoms of lymphoma in dogs until the end - Molly was active and eating on Sunday when I last saw her (as if there was nothing wrong) and then this shit.

Brother Jas is handling it a tad better because he knew it was coming sooner than later, but it's still rough on him. In the pictures, Molly's the bigger of the two. What a wonderful dog - my family loved her so much. Jas - his girls all these years...both gone. So sad. So sad indeed. and I'm very sad for Molly and my brother.

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Happy Anniversary, Jim & Dee Dee!

Mom & Dad celebrate 52 years together today. Happy days to my wonderful parents.

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Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

I was at mom & dad's today but this was from last year. The beard is no more.

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Christmas Day @ the Ircink's in Waterford!

Merry Christmas! From Dee, Jim, me, Brother Jason, Molly & Zol (in picture).

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Christmas Eve @ the Ircink's of Waterford!

The family that drinks brandy old fashioned sweets together stays together - for over 50 years. Jim, Dee Dee, Jeff, Jason & Molly the American water spaniel. 'Twas a wonderful evening. Oh - Molly didn't drink any old fashioneds.

 She sipped port.

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Happy Days, Dee Dee!

Happy Birthday, Mom!

You're always there to help.

You always lecture.

You always back your boys.

You always scold.

You always seem to know what to say.

You always know better.

You always listen. 

You're always there for us.

And we always love you.
 

XO Jeff & Jason (and dad)

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Happy 77th Birthday, Pappy!

 

My dad - the man who, more than anyone I know, lives life simply. It's something Brother Jas & I strive for every day. Little shindig at Glen Mar this evening in his honor...just a few drinkies and then down to the Village beer tent in Greendale.

We love you, Jim.
Jeff, Jason & Dee

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Christmas Eve @ Teachín Ircink's.

 

 

Honestly, every get-together with my family is like this. It just so happens it's Christmas Eve and there's a scrumptious spread on the dining room table. And there's a Christmas tree. And presents & lights & snow. And my mother's wearing Santa's cap. Other than that - it's "business" as usual. So thankful. Candids & random shots.

 

James "Jimmy" Anthony.

 

Dolores "Dee Dee" Regina.

Jeffrey James.

Jason James.

Molly (left) & Zol.

 

Jas' lighting expertise #1.

 

Jas' lighting expertise #2.

 

Deer hide drying.

 

Brother Jas' terrarium - without the animals.

 

Pre-Christmas Eve prep @ Glen Mar. it's obvious i suck at selfies.

A fowl feast. duck, pheasant & partridge in a pear tree & orange sauce.

 

Jas' honey.

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