We went to Red Bud, Uncle Fred & Aunt Mary was up, stayed for dinner, played cards this afternoon. Henry & family came this evening, had supper, played cards, we had chicken dinner & supper. The yearly account was read by Fr. Stern, this morning, 11 died, 2 born, 3 mix marriages & 2 Catholic, 8 entertainments, that is pinics [sic], euchres, plays. Most beautiful day, for the first of the year; cold last night, & warm today.