We had a great meal at Ralph's and then went on to the Philly Pops at the Kimmel Center in center Philadelphia. Connie enjoyed the music and dancing with all the Xmas music. We had a good old fashion Christmas sing along. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. Connie ,Bob ,and Linda!!

MOM VISITS FOR THANKSGIVING

Mom visited with several family members this past week. Timmy, Doreen, Billy and Joanne took her to New York City. She went to a show. They wined her and dined her. Such a great journey for her. She then went to John and Sue's to enjoy State College life for a few days.

Then here!!!

With the OCD 'ers of the world. (WE EITHER DO TOO MUCH).......With Miss "everybody needs a job, lets get busy, no sitting down" seargent. (OR WE GO TO GREAT LENGTHS TO CONSERVE) With Mr. "Ultra Conservative," shut off the lights (even if your in there), I know it was my pappy's but it works, I can fix that, no need to buy a new one, .....you don't need that much floss.....here I'll get it for you : ______________________________________________________________

(ACTUAL SIZE)

(OR WE WORK REALLY HARD AT ONE THING ALL DAY) Our parrott doesn't just repeat what you say but repeats everything he says until someone.......... flips. ....(AND AT THE OTHER END OF THE ENERGY SCALE IS:) The "TV viewer" who holds in his brain a lot of manusha that he learned by sitting, lying, chillin, resting, relaxing, doing nadda for HOURS at a time. I am amazed at the shit that he knows just from watching TV. OH.........Amie visited with Teddy.......what?? You want to know what her OCD is????? She is the bare minimum chick. A drop of shampoo for the week.....4x4 square area to sleep, veges out of their original bag, no need for plates or utensils and no need to heat it up....she'll eat it cold. I think Teddy (Lawson) finds himself saying..."Ted's got a point....ohhhh....... Barbie has a good point too!" Good balance to the mix!

SOOOOOO I don't think she minds all the personalities......she's got one of her own!!!!

She showed up with the biggest suitcase I have ever seen!!!! We were cracking up when we saw it!!!

We had Thanksgiving at Ma Janes....................on the way there I said to mom..."so here we go....to Martha Stewarts." She looked perplexed.......I continued..."who do you know that reminds you the most of Martha Stewart?"......She replied, "well, besides Martha herself......uhhhhhhh....I guess that would be Kathy...you know with all that fancy cooking and stuff that she does.....is she here?".............So we called Kathy to wish her a Happy Thanksgiving.......Mom enjoyed their phone conversation!!!!

ALWAYS A YUMMY DINNER AT MA JANES!!!!!!!

In true form on Thanksgiving day!!!!!!!!!!



TIME TO REST!!!!

WE HAD A GREAT TIME!!!!

Off to Larry and Ellies for a few days!!!!!

HAPPY 50th JANE AND TED


We had a 50th wedding anniversary party for Jane and Ted this past spring.


PRICELESS

FAMILY FUN!!!!!! SOCCER FEST AND BROTHER BOB!!

FALL FUN!!!

Mom came to visit a couple weekends in a row! Thought you might like to brief through the pics. I wanted to get so many others....we ate at the Kast Hotel. It was a very nice evening. She sure can eat!!! Should have seen the look on her face when the waitress put the menu in front of her. She brought the cover into focus.....and her jaw dropped. I was watching closely...ready to explain.....I chimmed in...."Nice uhhhh......same restaurant....different place!" She smiled...."oh, that's cool!" I'll have to take her back there.....I so wish I would have taken a picture!!!

We went to our fair share of soccer events....just had to bundle her up. The pic below is from a game in Mifflinburg....was a particularly cold night!

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.................

We drove to Penn State for a soccer game. We met John and Jake there and then she went to stay with them for a a few days. HEY LADY......WHERE IS MY COAT?????

AND>>>>>>>ARIC had a game too!!!!! The 2 of them are silly all weekend!!!!! If you could here their conversations!!! As if Aric "gets it all" they converse all day! He follows her around like Sally follows me. He's a much better "watch dog" than Alex. Mom came to visit this past summer and decided (behind my back) to "go for a walk." (because that is what she is use to doing daily).....So she walked down the driveway and passed Alex as he was driving up the driveway. He stopped....like a good boy...wished her good morning and asked where she was going...."For a walk" ......she replied! He smiled...."Have a nice walk mom-mom." You don't want to know what happened to Alex!
I also had the opportunity to take mom to see Uncle Bob and Aunt Marcia. We ran into Keith and Nancy at the Growers Market. They met us at Sycamore, where both aunt Marcia and Uncle Bob reside. It was a very nice visit.

Can't you just hear her! "What....they serve bourbon at this place....if they serve beer I'm movin in!"

Nancy and Keith brought some great photos to show mom. The one that mom is looking at has her mother and father, all three of her brothers and I believe Mom's grandmother. They were walking on the board walk....mom is very young. Its a great picture!!

Aunt Marcia hasn't been well. She was a trooper however, came down to the dining room with us and had cookies and juice.

Mom and Uncle Bob watching an oldy but goody!!!!!!!!! Anybody know what it is???

Mom accompanied Uncle Bob to lunch. She would make such a great companion to him!

Thank you Nancy and Keith for your time. It was an imortant milestone for mom! And Uncle Bob had a few good laughs!

MORE SUMMER FUN

This past summer we managed to get to a few of Jakes baseball games. Im always so much happier inside when I take the time to do these things!!!!!!! I was reviewing these pics recently.....i thought they were worth sharing. It's so nice to just be a fan!!!!!!!!

SUCH A LUCKY KID. DEDICTED TO WHATEVER HE IS DOING.

They were playing Danville. The win would be sweeter than anything! (It's a rivalry thing!!!!!!)

They are in the bottom of the 6th....the score is 6-3......Jakes team is behind. There are 2 on base and Jake is up next!

as if he could be heard...."I don't have a good feeling about this!!!"

NICE SEASON JAKE!!!!! CAN"T WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR!!!!

still catchin up..................

OUR FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR!!!!!

COOPER REALLY ENJOYED IT TOO!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP!!! (ignore the date...sorry)

S UCH A GREAT PIC.......YOU SHOULD SEE IT ENLARGED!!!!!!!

COMFORT KEEPER FUN

Well finally.....I set myself down to blog for fun!!!! I borrowed Andria's camera tonight to take to Alex's soccer game. NO....these three chicksters were not at the soccer game....but I never see Andria acting silly!!!!

We should go OUT!

Nice COMFORT KEEPER PICNIC ANDRIA.....can I work for you????

No I didnt blurrrrrrrrrr these pic 's on purpose......but they are kinda cool!!!

Where is the ball????

Better!!!!


NICE GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!

It was their senior night....Nice that they won!!!

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER


Mia came to visit this past summer. She and Sally really got to spend some quality time together. We happen to sneak pictures of a Friday night!!!!!





(THOUGHTS)
There.....double knots. That will keep Sally from stepping on them....she's always under my feet....so clumsy that farm dog!




"Oh sally! Are you ready? Tonight is the big night at the HOUND LOUNGE. The swim suit contest starts at 9. We need to look our best for the studs.....come on Sal.....we need to go for our run!"

Sally dressed in her favorite red shirt....like Mia's. She then said good-bye to her other friends who were over for a swim.

Off they went.....for a long run.


Mia returned way before Sal.....and upon her return showered and got dressed for their night on the town!

"What do you think Sal? Nice huh??? I think I look good in a 2 piece......what do you think????"



"Come on Sally.....you have got to get those sweaty clothes off and get ready to go out!"

" Let me help you, those shorts are a little tough to get off Sal....you really should evaluate your diet!"

"You should see my new shoes Sal. Got them on sale today....they are perfect for the swim suit event....let me show them to you....I'll be right back.....get ready girlfriend!!!

SALLY DIDN'T MOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!

Then Mia returned......"Hey you....you are still laying here.....come on BIG SAL.....we got places to go."

"Check out my flops Sally.....aren't they PHAT??"

Mia proceeds to help Sally get ready for the evening.....

"Barbie.....can you help me?? I can't get Sally to move!"

"WOW....Sally. You look terrific!" I knew you could do it. Now lets get going before those 2 sassy canines take our seats next to the studs we met at the kennel!"

SALLY AND MIA HAD THE BEST TIME THIS SUMMER. I MISS BEING WITH THE 2 OF THEM!!!

BLOGGING MAKES ME SMILE

I LOVED THE RECENT POST FROM MARCIA AND BILL. THE POOL LOOKS SO REFRESHING. AND THE PICTURE OF MOM IS CRACKIN ME UP. CANT BELIEVE YOU CAUGHT THAT. SHE IS SOOOO HARDY!!!! GOOD WORK!!!! I tried to comment but couldn't find the tab???


BEACH BUMS


We recently went to the shore. Ted was pretty routine about his day. We got up early and rode our bikes for 3-4 hours. Ted managed to "spruce up" this ole fold up bike and squeeze it into the car. he was so proud....it hardly took up any space. Good ole Ted....Mr. Vintage himself.

I must admit....it rode pretty nice.


THEN...about noon he gathered his stuff and set off to fish.







Andria and John would set up camp.......WAIT....WHAT IS THAT....

LETS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS!

FISHIN HUH???? TEDDY LOVES THE BEACH!!!