Train Party 2009

We chugged to the Train Party again, ready for fun and fellowship.



The whole gang was there.

Men.

Women.

Children!!

Grandchildren!!!! Isn't it romantic?

The Train Party is so big, it needs two expert conductors.

As always, there were lots of laughs.

Bocce champions were crowned. Congrats Dan and Sam.

And People's Champions too! Congrats to Kathy and Kate.

It was a romp! What a great time!

Fun At Gramma's

I like staying overnight at Gramma's house. When I went to sleep last night the ice was tapping against the window.


After I slept almost twelve hours, Gramma started my day off by fixing me pancakes. Ummm. Pancakes are so much fun! I know how to dip them in syrup. They taste good and I really like sticking my fingers into them and giving them a spin.


You should give it a try. Spinning pancakes is almost as much fun as using my fingers to smear syrup all over my tray.


Wow, look at all the ice and snow! Grampa's got a lot of shoveling to do!

After breakfast I like to read. Today I decided to catch up on what Brad Pitt's been doing. Don't you think he looks a little silly with the moustache?

Then it was time for a little game of peek-a-boo with Grampa.


Peek-a-boo!

Grampa didn't have to go to school today because of the snowstorm. We had lots of time to play with the "Steamer!" Look everyone, here's the smokestack!

Well my Mom just pulled up in the driveway to pick me up after her overnight stay at Mercy Hospital. I can't wait to see her! I'll talk to you later.

Mason

Fall On Your Knees!

On Saturday night Don and Martha hosted once again their fabulous holiday gala celebration.


The carols were on key, thanks in large part to Mary's stylings at the piano . . .


Santa made his way in from Illinois . . .


As always, a great event!!!!!!

Barny's Weekend - 2008

Photographic proof from Stew that a great time was had by all.


For there was food . . .



Wine . . .

Cigars and scotch . . .


Wildlife . . .



Bocce . . .



Art and culture and conversation . . .


Laughs . . .

Friends . . .

Nuptial Madness

The three 2008 weddings are now behind us. And what magnificent times they were!

Handsome couples!





OK, this couple photo is missing the beautiful half. Here's Megan on her day.


Music and dancing abounding.



Security was tight.


But as always, Plasticvillians arrived at each wedding and wedding related event in force.

By my calculations, only two families had perfect attendance at this year's three weddings.

Doctor and Mrs. Crown Rudolf and the Oleson/Morton-Peters clan.

The "Travelling Trophy" grew with each wedding.

Just a great set of events. Thanks to Don, Martha, Jon and Megan! Pete, Marny, Andy and Lindsey!! And Rick, Cathy, Alissa and Beau!!!