Tuesday, September 30, 2014

5 observations from Alyce and Paul’s 50th Anniversary Party


·         14 grandchildren, and the other young ones who were there, are all growing up to be really nice kids who seem to genuinely like each other. Those connections will last them a lifetime and that’s very cool.

·         One of my earliest memories of Paul was when I went with him to buy a six-pack of Coke across the street. I think we had pizza that night. It was great to see the slide show that young Paul put together and see photos from that time.

·         Speaking of the slide show, I loved seeing photos of the wedding. Dad walking Alyce down the aisle, the fraternity bros holding up the sign on the Boulevard, Alyce looked amazing, and I was only 9 years old… wow. I’d like to see that slide show again.

·          Paul loved that wireless microphone…


·         And the dessert table…. Ugh!




Monday, September 29, 2014

A 50th Wedding Anniversary is a Big Deal...how many 50eth's have you been to?

They actually have 2 Vans! They left the Maroon one at home.



They are Buddies, I am sure

Dutch Loves the Mic!

Tutoring

Help Calvin out here Bros! Sing out!
Poppy has your Back!



And Alyce always has good advice...

while Poppy moves on to tutor Mckenna...about the Mic...

A Record has been set Folks!


It is just September 29 & the Pool has been Winterized and covered!
Let's hear THREE CHEERS for T.J.!


And I Helped!
(a little bit)


Chip came up small on Sunday


The Offense was Horrible!

But they still had a chance to Win.

3rd and Goal from the one yard line with less than 2 minutes to play.

What to call? Should I have the QB throw it? Or should I have last years' leading rusher Run it?

What a Mess the Eagles Offense was in San Francisco!

Chip was totally out-coached on Sunday.

but I am still a Fan!

Saturday, September 27, 2014

A Golden Anniversary Surprise Party for Big Sis and Dutch Hoss!






Color coordinated Family T's for the Grandkids!


I will probably be chastised for this, but what the heck...

Blair's Dad was promoted to Captain on Thursday. That's a big deal!

Neither Blair's Dad nor Mom posted anything about it on their FB pages

Although they did go to a Fancy Pants Dance!
And left Blair with Poppy & Nanny for a whole night! Nanny took Blair shopping, which is no big deal, cause Nanny will take the dog next door shopping on a Saturday!

Anyway... I spent 3 years in the Army. Got to be a Spec5 and the highest ranking Officer I ever got to talk to was a Captain. Captains were people the Grunts respected. Lieutenants were like the Parish Priest. Captains were like the Parish Pastor who was also a Monsignor.
Majors were like Bishops... & Colonels were similar to Cardinals. 
Generals were like Popes.
In today's vernacular...Colonels & Generals are the One Percenters!

So I just want to say congratulations to Blair's Dad on making Captain!

Friday, September 26, 2014

A visit with Baby Brynn

My Mom


who is this crazy Uncle John that's rambling on?

Finally get to grab my Dad!


and my 2 favorite Poses from the Delivery room
What have I gotten myself into...


I am so Happy I have been born a natural blond!

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Eddie's Football Follies

After seeing these films, it's clear I was not really a football player, I just kind of ran around. I think I looked pretty good in a uni though.  Watch to the end to see more young BM's in attendance. Can you spot Uncle Tom?

Friday, September 19, 2014

Introducing the New Daughter/Grandaughter/Neice/Cousin ...a beautiful babe named Brynn Katherine !!!




Delivered on Friday 9/19/2014 @ 2:05PM.

Brynn Katherine weighed in at 10.5lbs!

Further details are as follow:




ooh,ooh, Food!

Courtney was Amazing! She was there for 27 hours! After she handed off Brynn to 1st time Grandparents El & Tom she asked for a Menu. Ordered her Lunch & started Texting!!!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

I just thought some of us Old Timers might enjoy this



Other than the obvious Stars can anyone ID the lesser known stars?
  (oh yea, & it sounds so much better if you listen with headphones on)

It was always a Happier week at work...when the Eagles Won .


Most people picked the Eagles to lose to the Colts 








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What gases make up our atmosphere? Gas Symbol Content Nitrogen N 2 78.084% Oxygen O 2 20.947% Argon Ar 0.934% Carbon dioxide CO 2 0.035