Diary Entry for 1/1/1997

My 54th year of keeping a diary. This lovely diary was given to me by my daughter-in-law, June who is like a daughter to us. Thanks Vernon, for picking such a good wife. Jolie Elaine Tryon and Zackary Allen McGowan’s wedding at justice of peace Howard George’s home in Watertown at 2 PM. Jim, Sue, Patty, Michael, Merrill and I, Jill, Jim M, Joel, Shawn Michael, Carrie Iseli, Jolie and Zack Ashley attended. Reception at Ramada at 3:00 PM. A lovely sit down dinner in private. 2 tables, 8 each. All very nice. Jim came after us and brought us home. Jim got Jolie and Zack a room for night at Ramada Inn in Syracuse, with a Jacuzzi tub. Little Shawn Michael, 5 years going through many mixed emotions today. He is such a smart, dear little boy