High Five

Happy Birthday, Buddy! Too bad it's snowing and no one can make it to your party today. Oh well, we'll make it up this weekend. Who wants to go sledding?

Karate Kids

They boys got to each take a friend up to class tonight while the parents were told to leave for a couple hours. No need to tell us twice, so went out and had a nice dinner with the Hunsingers. It goes without saying, all the parents were pushing for this to be a monthly thing.

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.

Uncle Buck

So far, yet so close. First thing in the morning, didn't even leave the garage yet. There's a buck across the fields, so I tried it. Right at his front feet and made him jump. If I had known it was only 400ish yards I guess I would have aimed a little higher. Other than a few doe, that's all we saw for the day. It was nice spending time with Jordan even if it was a little chilly up in that tree stand.

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.

Proud Parents

Jordan had a helluva good day. He was recognized for the 100 Club today at school and tonight he earned the Warrior Belt in Karate class. We're very proud of you, buddy, way to go.

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.

We Got Crabs

Went in on a couple bushels of crabs with the Hatton's. Totally worth it. Completely stuffed and marginally drunk for the win.

Knoebels was kfun

Everyone is getting older. Nieces and nephews are all grown up doing their own thing now. Jesse is big enough for most rides which is awesome. Jordan is starting to dig the arcade more and more. And Rain and I just want comfy beds.

Cruising

Went on a back road trip with the Kaufmanns for a wee bit of wine tasting and ended up at Grottos for dinner. Great time. We're going to have to hit the Wine Trail here soon.