This is Marilyn and Stan. Great Aunt and Uncle to our grandkids. I think Marilyn was a good big sister to Dean as big sisters go, with the typical older sibling teasing. She and Stan are 7 years older than Dean and by the time I came in the picture they both were good friends. When we had children, Marilyn became like a fairy godmother to them. Stan became the ever so kind and amusing Uncle, with silly poems, duck and other secret languages. When Marilyn was speaking at a conference at Disney World, she and her ever so patient Stan, took our then 5 year old daughter with them. All through our kids growing up, Marilyn and Stan took them on all kinds of amazing trips. They frequented New York City’s, broadway plays, operas, museums and fine restaurants. They brought them on many vacations on a tiny Connecticut Island and Mohonk Mountain House. The list goes on and on.
In Marilyn’s spare time she is an author. Marilyn and her 2 younger siblings, Brian and Dean, had a very interesting childhood. Marilyn shared about it in her book, “An Unconventional Childhood”. Her book is a humorous look at their growing up in the Catskill Mountains in New York State. Purchase from Amazon or from us here at Alabu. Buy: An Unconventional Childhood.
Now that our kids have kids, Marilyn has stepped up her game to take their great nieces and nephews on memorable trips too. Their latest adventure was taking the twins, (Mr. Number Three and Miss Number Four) who are 11 years old, to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Tetons, and Jackson WY. She takes Dean along as Stan isn’t always up to extended travel. They even got a chance to catch up with cousins who retired to Wyoming which just added to the fun.
I’m sure our kids and grandkids will always remember all the great adventures with them. Thank you Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Stan for always being a “Great” aunt and uncle, we have all been blessed by your kindness and generosity.