Tunkhannock Train Ride

Went with Pipa and Nana for a train ride tonight from Tunkhannock to the falls and back. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance for pictures. It was pretty cool and we all had fun.

Monster Jam

Took the boys and Landen to the Monster Jam today (thanks again, Steve). The show was great, especially since their favorite, Grave Digger, was there. We stuck around after the show and got all the driver's autographs in their books and a couple pictures. It was cool talking with them for a quick minute. Looking forward to going to the 4 Wheel Jamboree in July!

Breakfast with Santa

It doesn't get much better than this. The boys were completely dumbfounded. Jordan said, "Dad, that was the real Santa! His beard was real, he knew our names, and he asked if Jack was behaving! And Mrs. Claus told us she had a dog named Hazel and we didn't even tell her we had a Hazel!". He was almost in shock, Jesse was pretty excited about all that too. Small towns do have their charms.

The Santa Express

Went with Nana and Pipa up to Wellsboro to ride the train, 'The Santa Express'. Pretty neat. The kids got to take a picture with Santa and he gave them each a jingle bell. They must've been broken though because I couldn't hear a damn thing.

White Wedding

Aunt Rachell and Uncle Tom had their wedding ceremony today at Lazy Brook Park. Really nice day and good turnout. Congratulations, we wish you the best.

Breakfast with Santa

Pretty funny how Mr. and Mrs. Clause know the boys by name, it always trips them out. Not sure who we were sitting next too, but that lady was, umm, something else.

Breakfast with Santa

How's this for a shocker to a couple young kids, Mrs. Clause greeted the boys by name and knew what they were up to the past week. Their mind, blown.

Breakfast with Santa

Looks like we're doing this every year. That's cool, we like breakfast.

Roba's Family Farm

Took the boys to Roba's this weekend for some fall festivities: pig racing, hay bale mountain, animal feeding, corn maze, and of course, pumpkins. Had a good time with the Kaufmann's as well.

Kaufmann Wedding

This whole weekend has been a drunken blur. It was an excellent wedding and we all had a great time. Funny thing, I had Curt nervous that I didn't have a speech ready, lol. Good luck to you two and if you ever need anything, well, you know.

Breakfast with Santa

Took the boys over to the hall to have breakfast with Santa. Glad the Kaufmanns were there, it was fun.

Ringling Bros. Circus

Jesse even got into it, it was that good. Can't wait to see what they come up with next year.

Ringling Bros. Circus

Today we took Jordan to the Ringling Bros. Circus at the Wachovia Arena. What a blast! It was the first time Lorraine had been to one too, so she was just as excited and in awe as he was. I could go on and on, but I'll condense it to this: tigers, elephants, and motorcycles in a cage! How can you lose? And let's not forget the dancing girls - loved the handlebar outfits, vroom, vroom! Little man got sleepy and wasn't feeling a hundred percent, so we left with about fifteen minutes to go. It was an excellent show that we'll definitely be going to again in the future.

Harlem Globetrotters vs Washington Generals

Bet you have no idea how this turns out. We went down and watched the Harlem Globetrotters yesterday. Yes, they won, I know you were wondering. All of Lorraine's immediate family was there and we all had nice seats right next to each other (thanks, Pipa). Too bad they couldn't get the sound worked out, it was hard to hear what they were saying most of the time. Jim Cole from WNEP 16 was the guest celebrity who got to play a little bit, making both free throws after he was fouled. All in all, it was a good time and I'm glad to have seen them once. Yeah once, that's enough.

Best/Worst part of the show? During a skit, a player took a purse from a lady in the audience which caused an exchange with the ref. When asked "Where did you get that purse?", he whispered and the ref repeated "From which white lady?". After a shrug and another whisper the ref said, "What do you mean they all look the same to you?". Funny in an ironic way kind of, but not really. Almost about as funny and ironic as "a black man stole a white lady's purse". See, I'm shocked and doubled over with laughter all at the same time </sarcasm>.

Sittin' With Santa

Lorraine and I took Jordan to a kid's Christmas party at the Geisinger Medical Center in Towanda yesterday. This year, unlike last, he was all about the jolly red guy, getting right up front as close as he could. With games, treats, and Santa, what more could a kid want? Oh yeah, a present. Santa gave him a pair of blue Safety Scissors, just like Mickey Mouse. It was a fun time for the kids, thanks to those who put it on and invited him. Now we're ready for the big night for sure.

Red Sox vs Yankees

Ok, so it was the Pawtucket Red Sox at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, but still, it's the Red Sox and Yankees! I took Jordan and Mommy down to a day game yesterday, it was a blast. The Yankees won 4-5 in 10 innings! Too bad we had to leave in the 7th when it was still 2-3, but Jordan was getting tired and it had been a long day for him. He really liked the mascot and wanted to go down on the field to ride the putt-putt with him, but we thought better to stay put and watch the ball. What a game to get introduced to baseball though! Let me say it again, it was the Yankees and Red Sox! Mommy and I had fun too, if you couldn't tell. Too bad we didn't get to see Clemens, though, that would have been really neat. Maybe next time Daddy will get you a hat, but you have to stay awake to pick it out, deal?

Update: We went down again on May 24, 2007 to a day game to see the Indianapolis Indians which ended up with the Yankees losing 8-5 in 9 innings. As we were leaving in the top of the 6th, which was already 8-1, Daddy stole found a hat for you on the way out. Who loves ya, buddy?

Pictures

Sittin' With Santa

So last Saturday we took Jordan to the Viewmont Mall to see Santa for the first time. We did family photos at Sears and then were second in line to see Santa, only having to wait about 15 minutes. He was really excited to see the man he's told endless times at home that he wants a "choo-choo" for Christmas. Now was his big chance. It all came down to this and...he wouldn't let go of Mommy for anything. He did muster up enough gumption to accept a coloring book and tell Santa "choo-choo" before we left, but he wouldn't go to him. A picture is worth a thousand words, but the video I shot instead is priceless, so check it out. On a side note we did learn something that day. Put dress clothes on your child after you get where you're going. Even if they've never been carsick, as soon as they're wearing their Sunday best, they will be.