Pistol Packin' Patty

Patty and I had a day off together and it has been wonderful. We started out slowly this morning and took the boys out to breakfast at the cracker barrel. We Then dropped them off at school. Patty and I strolled around the mall and mingled with the Christmas shoppers. We decided to have lunch at the Cheese Cake Factory. It was a very pleasant morning. About a week ago Patty purchased a pistol. The Ruger LCP

After lunch we went to the local range to test the new gun. Patty's first expirence with the light compact pistol was nothing to sneeze at, have a look at her first few shots...

I suddenly have the urge to vacuum the living room and take out the trash…

Tommy and Randolph

Tommy is excited about the prospect of getting his stocking filled with all sorts of treats from Santa. His school is also preparing the children with songs and stories. However in true Tommy style he came home singing... "Randolph" the red-nose reindeer. We have yet to convince the lad that the red-nosed reindeer is named Rudolph. Until convinced otherwise we are stuck with "Randolph" on our front lawn.

Thanksgiving at Home

Preparing the bird for its time in the oven.



Tommy finds a bigger turkey.



Tommy decided that he did not want the turkey leg.



Danny had too much turkey, oh my he needs a nap!

November Photos

Here are pictures of Tommy who turned 4 on the 20th and Danny who turned 9 months on the 10th. I am not sure where the time went.

Tommy,Trucks and Jesus

This morning Tommy was on our bed watching a DVD about trucks. He was enjoying his lollipop , yes at 7 am, when he began to tell me about the trucks. He told me about the fire pumper and the hook and ladder truck. He stop abruptly and said, "Daddy, I love Jesus." Then he turned back to the tv and continued with his lecture about trucks. I was truly amazed that this came out of his mouth unprompted. I could not help but to be reminded of the words of Jesus when he said, "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."


Fr. John

Apple pickin' time!

This past Saturday Patty and Tommy braved the chilly autumn air to get the first swipe at some local produce. Tommy was excited to report that apples really came from a tree.





Thank goodness he did not see The Wizard of Oz before going!





Anyway they were able to take a hayride and enjoy some fresh apple cider and warm apple doughnuts before returning home.





Danny had a bit of a cold so we stayed inside and enjoyed playing with the toys on the living room floor. He was treated to his first chocolate chip cookie, here is the before and after shot.





And after...





Danny said, " I want to be home. I don't want no wormy apple!"

All American Boy

Tommy shared with Patty, Danny and I what he had been learning in his daycare. Needless to say we are very proud of this boy! He starts off with the Plege of Alegance and ends with "God Bless America"