(Written 23 Dec. 2010.) This picture was taken on Christmas Eve 1992. Top row: Gabrielle Ward, Beaux Thompson, Patricia Thompson. Middle row: Michael Ward II, Suzanne Ward, Mary Ward, Nicole Thompson. Bottom row: Raymond Ward, Matthew Ward, Marissa Ward, and Michael Ward.
Gabrielle, Patricia, Raymond, and Michael are the children of Roderick and Molly Ward. Mary is Michael’s wife, and Michael II, Mathew, and Marissa are their children. Beaux and Nicole Thompson are Patricia’s children. Suzanne is Raymond’s wife.
1992 was the last time this entire crew was in one room. Michael, Mary, and their children live in California. Gabrielle, Patricia, and Nicole now live in Virginia. Beaux lives in North Carolina.
Here are some other photos from that Christmas season (click on each thumbnail to see enlargement).