Seven Siblings

 Matthew John Piette, the youngest of the seven children of Claire Marin (deGravelles) Piette and Lawrence Joseph Piette was born 60 years ago today.  Matt's Birth Photo Our mother recorded this in her “Blue Book”:  “May 24 - Went to the hospital today at 6:30 and our little Matthew John was bord at 10:30. He is a fine, healthy baby – 8 lb. 11oz and 21 inches long “May 29 – I came home today – everyone welcomed Matt. Charlie went on his class picnic to Waupaca” I remember that day. We went over to a neighbor’s house to stay. I am pretty sure it was the Hanson’s house. (When Ree was born we went to the Hauch’s house) Here is a photo of Matt in his baptismal gown. One may wonder why Chas is holding him instead of one of his Godparents – Mark or Mel. The answer is that this day was also Charlie’s graduation day from St Mary’s. He would be off to the seminary the next year. I don’t think he was inspired to his vocation by his younger brother, but you never know. Charles and M...