Family Mellmann

Christmas 2025 saw the Mellmann family back together as a foursome but in Arizona.  Since this may be Patrick's last Christmas in Arizona (he pans to relocate to Chicago in the spring) we thought it would be a good time to visit, especially since Jörg and Katherine have never been there.  We decided to make it a road trip and we celebrated a couple days early since Patrick would be flying on the holiday. Patrick's "front door". He took us to his favorite sushi restaurant. And we enjoyed a relaxed time chatting in his apartment. Patrick wanted to do all the things that were traditions during his growing up: Ausstecherle/plaetzen (Christmas cookies), a family picture in front of the tree, red bow ties, singing, and fondue. One evening, we went out for dinner at a Korean barbecue.  While we waited for our table, we sat outside (yes, in short sleeved shirts...one of the wonders of living in Arizona in December). Korean barbecue. When Katherine needed a little social break...