Courtesy of Popeye -- here is a grill that I'm not sure was meant for cookin'...
I hope you have a safe Memorial Day!
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
25 May, 2009
Enjoy Your Memorial Day
Courtesy of Popeye -- here is a grill that I'm not sure was meant for cookin'...
I hope you have a safe Memorial Day!
01 January, 2009
28 December, 2008
A Busy Week
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The kids got everything that they wanted from Santa.
Melissa and I got everything that we wanted from each other and other family members (I'm particularly partial to the subscription to The Atlantic magazine).
Now, the family is recovering from all of the family gatherings and travel to-and-from Huntingdon. Fiona is fighting a cold -- which Holden appears to also have caught.
Christmas Eve we all went to Bethel Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, Pennsylvania with Grammy, Noni, Little Grammy and Pappy. The kids were well behaved (much to my surprise).
Christmas morning Grammy, Noni, Little Grammy and Pappy all came to Hollidaysburg to have breakfast with us -- after which we opened presents. In the afternoon Popeye, Mamaw and uncle Sean all came over for Christmas dinner and presents.
On the 26th, we all went back to Huntingdon to Grammy & Noni's house for the Lang family get-together, at which Holden had a tremendous time playing with his (third) cousin Bella and her baby-brother Landyn. Landyn took quite a liking to Bert as well.
On the 27th, we all piled into the PT for one more trip to Huntingdon for a visit at Popeye and Mamaw's house. Aunt Naomi and cousin Eleanor (Popeye's sister and neice -- from Virginia) were in town and we all wanted to visit. Picture:
We also witnessed a surprise visit from Cliff Anders -- a high school friend whom Melissa and Bert haven't seen in several years.
While it has been an extremely busy few days, it has been exceedingly enjoyable for our entire family. We cherish each moment that we have with friends and loved ones -- and we are fortunate to have had many such moment in the past week.
The kids got everything that they wanted from Santa.
Melissa and I got everything that we wanted from each other and other family members (I'm particularly partial to the subscription to The Atlantic magazine).
Now, the family is recovering from all of the family gatherings and travel to-and-from Huntingdon. Fiona is fighting a cold -- which Holden appears to also have caught.
Christmas Eve we all went to Bethel Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, Pennsylvania with Grammy, Noni, Little Grammy and Pappy. The kids were well behaved (much to my surprise).
Christmas morning Grammy, Noni, Little Grammy and Pappy all came to Hollidaysburg to have breakfast with us -- after which we opened presents. In the afternoon Popeye, Mamaw and uncle Sean all came over for Christmas dinner and presents.
On the 26th, we all went back to Huntingdon to Grammy & Noni's house for the Lang family get-together, at which Holden had a tremendous time playing with his (third) cousin Bella and her baby-brother Landyn. Landyn took quite a liking to Bert as well.
On the 27th, we all piled into the PT for one more trip to Huntingdon for a visit at Popeye and Mamaw's house. Aunt Naomi and cousin Eleanor (Popeye's sister and neice -- from Virginia) were in town and we all wanted to visit. Picture:
We also witnessed a surprise visit from Cliff Anders -- a high school friend whom Melissa and Bert haven't seen in several years.
While it has been an extremely busy few days, it has been exceedingly enjoyable for our entire family. We cherish each moment that we have with friends and loved ones -- and we are fortunate to have had many such moment in the past week.
25 December, 2008
Being A Parent
This is what being a parent is all about -- particularly during the holiday season.
Before:
Approximately two hours later:
Thank you Grammy & Noni!
And, since it is now 12:22 a.m., Merry Christmas!
Before:
Approximately two hours later:
Thank you Grammy & Noni!
And, since it is now 12:22 a.m., Merry Christmas!
22 December, 2008
Countdown To Christmas
It's on in our household. In preparation, I've been showing the kids all of the old Christmas-y favorites. Here's one that Holden keeps asking for, over and over again:
I'll post more, as I'm begged to show them.
I'll post more, as I'm begged to show them.
14 December, 2008
The Annual 'Tree Trek'
A photographic chronicling of the McBrayer family's attempt to acquire a Christmas tree -- also known as the 'Tree Trek'.
JB Tree Farm, Alexandria, Pennsylvania. 13 December, 2008.
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JB Tree Farm, Alexandria, Pennsylvania. 13 December, 2008.
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05 December, 2008
Trim It Up
We trimmed our Christmas tree last night. It is always a special time for our family when we decorate.
Because of The Move, we are decorating later than usual this year. However, with the tree up and most of our boxes unpacked, our house is truly starting to feel like a home.
Now all we need is some SNOW!
Bert McBrayer is the Blogger-in-chief for the McBrayer family. He writes this little ditty to keep out-of-town family and friends up-to-date with the continuing adventures of the McBrayer clan.