Ready for Christmas!

Elle Turns 9!

Santa Came

Santa delivered again!  This time in the form of a Nintendo Switch.  Pete scored a few toys and treats as well.  Merry Christmas!

And even remembered Petey!

Still Making Pecan Pies!

Here's a before and after! This is the high fructose corn syrup free version famously documented here....Fructose syrup free pie!

Gingerbread House Time!

Ugly Ornament Party

Here's Steph's entry into the ugly Christmas tree ornament party!

The party was after the holidays last year so I picked this up at Wal-mart's 50% sale as one of the last remaining ornaments.

Merry Christmas!

In Germany

They roll with real candles on their Christmas trees!  Above photo from Bill's friend...

The Toaster Ornament Soldiers On!

We have two on our tree actually :)

The Kearney Tornado

Here's an old unpublished post from Bill featuring a cool tornado pic!  Happy Birthday Bill!

A recent tornado ripped through my former hometown last week. Someone I still know there sent me this photo. The next time I pass through I'm going to drive by my old house to see if it's still standing.

The Gator Bullseye!

It is always fun to visit the Gator Bullseye at the Target right beside the University of Florida.

Queen of Peace with Moon

We had a beautiful evening at church a few weeks back.  And also the moon!

Knives Out!

Movie prop fun!

Jack at the Lectern

Jack continues to make us proud and do an amazing job as an occasional lector at church!

Halloween Recital!

Jack and Elle had their Halloween recital this past week-end and both did a great job!

Halloween Costumes!

Here are Jack and Elle in their Halloween costumes.  Elle is Hermione Granger from Harry Potter and Jack is a Hazmat guy (same as he was 2 years ago but this time with $25 extra in his pocket!)

GONE G8R

Here's an interesting plate from North Carolina!  Gone Gator...

ESPN Gameday!

Elle and I had a memorable morning when ESPN Gameday came to Gainesville on October 5!

We started off with Krispy Kreme doughnuts and then made our way to the gathering.  She learned an appreciate for Neil Diamond as the crowd sang Sweet Caroline.  As we were wandering through the crowd a lady asked if we wanted to be on TV.  Of course, we said.  10 minutes later we were fitted with Home Depot Gameday hard hats and positioned for their famous grill scene!

Halloween Mask Fun!

Elle and I had some fun with the cheap masks at $5 Below!

Nothing Says Fall Like Pumpkin Cookies

From a review perspective these should be treated like Starbucks' Pumpkin Latte. One per year is more than enough.

Elle

A few days ago it was Dad take your kid to school day at Elle's elementary school.  While that is nearly everyday for me, this time I walker her to class and got to enjoy a chicken and biscuit breakfast with her!