Christmas in Nashville!

Christmas in Nashville!

Give it all up for McCook(ie) Nebraska

I got dirty out on the ranch while I was out in McCook, Nebraska. The people of McCook are great and kind people. Here are one of those huge sprinklers you see from the air in the fields, up close and personal. They are massive! Look at these beef cows they are going to give birth to calves starting in February. This picture (of the cow) was taken right before I wrestled it to the ground as I displayed my dominance of this field.

Paul and Vanessa visit D.C. (finally)!

Cathleen's Birthday Nov. 10th @ Cheesecake Factory

Well it was Cathleen's Birthday and a National holiday in it's own right. The Banks and Post Offices were closed and I am sure most of you had the day off due to this Holiday. Love was in the air and the couples came out in the droves for the big night. It was a night of laughter, fun, gluttony, and a hint of "aging" thoughts. Top left: Newlyweds Justin and Leslie from Northern Virginia and Virginia Tech Hokies. Top Right: "Us" hanging out and getting a bit intimate in front of the "rowdy" crowd. Bottom Left: The Girls; Cathleen, Kelly( best friend), Brittany (Catheen's roommate and Maryland grad), and Jen ( friend and Hokie) who is headed off to Jamaica to work at the Ritz Carelton. Bottom Right: Carl and Kelly getting it on...just kidding. Carl is a Ravens fan and this is his worst flaw. Go Navy beat Army!

Trip to New Jersey with Cathleen

Top Left: Cathleen's mom is hanging out with Matthew the newest addition (third grandson) to her family. Top Right: Aunt Chick hanging out with her two nephews Timothy (Mushers) and James (Jamers). Bottom Left: Cathleen and I getting our mugshots taken with Marie and Ricks son Nicholas at TGI Fridays. Bottom Right: Mr. Erday giving James a ride on the tractor in their backyard. What a great weekend in New Jersey.

Visit to see Grams and Gramps

I love to visit my grandparents in Bellevue, Ohio. Here I am with Grams at the Cleveland airport saying goodbye and thanking her for the great homecooking and a relaxing visit. Here is Gramps and I golfing on what probably ended up being the wettest day ever in Ohio, conditions included plenty of water hazards. I found them all. What a way to spend a couple of days off!