Maccarthy Party!

Last night, for the first time ever, I had the entire Maccarthy family under my roof. Maccarthy is my maiden name for those that don't know. Also, for those that don't know, we are a fun bunch. I kid you not. This side of my family is so easy to be around and always fun.
This was also the first time in many years the Maccarthy's were in full force in one place. A lot of them live in California or Arizona, and up until recently we've had some out on missions. I really wish we could do this more, especially now that there's been many new spouses added to the family that I haven't had the chance to really get to know.

Of course, as in most cases, this didn't happen under the best circumstances. We had all gathered for a memorial service today for my aunt Carolen that recently passed after a long battle with cancer. Her passing was a surprise, not because we didn't know she was incredibly ill, but because she never ever complained, so we never knew she was so close to being done. Needless to say, she will be missed, but I am so happy to be a part of the family that I am that can take any circumstance and bring the happy. And of course we are so happy for her to be reunited with her son along with so many others we've lost.