Christmas Morning!

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After...


Danny totally owns His new wagon.


Tommy is now chief of the fire station.


Tommy "helped" mom make Jesus' birthday cake.

Gingerbread Grammy

This Wednesday Mom (Grammy) came to visit our home. We had a nice dinner which Patty prepared. Tommy and Danny got to help Grammy decorate the gingerbread house.


Tommy wanted to lick the house but all he was allowed was a bit of frosting.


Danny had a little frosting as well. He needed a bath after his treat.


When it was all said and done we have a lovely new home complete with gingerbread cookie reflecting pool. Thanks for visiting Grammy and Merry Christmas.

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