Friday, December 31, 2010

Swimming?

Snow was a surprise. Swimming the next day was real shocker.
Nothing like hitting the pool on December 28th.
Matthew mastering the slide.

Do we look cold?
You could see snow still on the ground outside.

Rita and Josh
Yes, that is Rita.

The Boxx Polar Bear Club found Dec. 2010






Snow?

My parents received snow for Christmas. When we arrived on Monday there was still enough for our first every snowball fight as a family.

Josh learned quick.

Rita showing off her arm.

This photo was taken after Rita hit me with a snowball. Always remember to watch your rear flank when you find yourself in snowball fight with Rita.





Christmas in Auburn

Matthew wins best smile.
Ma and the boys.
Cuz
Sibling battle on the ping pong court.
Nothing like a pose with a shark.





Christmas in Dasher

Josh is always loving some Star Wars.
Angie got a basketball for Christmas and put it in her shirt.
Not my gift but it was fun to shoot.

The XBox connect battle...




Christmas in Leesburg


This one is from Christmas Eve. The croquet set is from our neighbors.
How cool is that?

The lovely couple.

The boys on Christmas morning.

Nothing like a trip to check refrigeration on Christmas morning.








Wednesday, December 15, 2010

13 years of bliss...


Rita and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary this past Monday. I have be saving this photo for this post. Rita you are amazing.


Is this the little girl I carried?
Is this the little boy at play?

I don't remember growing older
When did they?

When did she get to be a beauty?
When did he grow to be so tall?

Wasn't it yesterday
When they were small?

Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly flow the days
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers
Blossoming even as we gaze

Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears

What words of wisdom can I give them?
How can I help to ease their way?

Now they must learn from one another
Day by day

They look so natural together

Just like two newlyweds should be

Is there a canopy in store for me?

Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears

Zachary #7

Happy Birthday Zachary!

We celebrated Zac's birthday on the Monday night of his actual birthday. The cake was requested by Zac, he wanted a cake with a black hole.