Winter started this year with a visit from my brother and Erin….
And was followed by a beautiful sunset.
The next day I headed over to his work for a small holiday feast.
Mathew is such a good boss to his employees.
Although, Taylor just laughs at his managerial practices.
Mark and Kelli kicked my butt in some Scrable. Kelli won.
Kelli and I always sleep in front of the tree for Christmas Eve.
It was back to great meals at home….
And great meals out….
This one at Tio Pepe’s in Baltimore.
Nothing I really want to see…..
And yes Mike, I would feel the same way.
Not all of us can be so lucky to have a beautiful gal!!!
Sisters, gotta love ’em.
Later that night it was G-13 at The Eight by Ten Click Here for those pictures. A nice band shot before heading down again.
Some how I got suckered into driving my wife…
Her mother, and her mother’s mother to…
Pittsburgh to see family.
Took me about 5 minutes, and then I couldn’t do it again.
Uncle Scott has himself a sweet little ride!!
Mmmmmm, stuff on a blender thing.
Aunt Pam was cooking that night, which I’ve been told is a rare treat.
After dinner we played a really fun dice game called Left Center Right.
On the way home the next day, no doubt where you are in this one.
Back Home Kelli and I had an after holiday, holiday party.
This is the party where Mathew and Erin announced Child #2 was on the way.
Mike, we still need to finish this game. I think I have a picture of what the board looks like.
Another after holiday, holiday party.
And I seem to be having a great time.
It was Mike Behrle’s birthday….
And Kelli and I came out in support.
After the cake…..
Kelli felt the need to do a an ice luge shooter.
Kelli, Brian, and I posed while Jeff snapped a picture of us.
Ahhh, the fun of a whiteboard.
Not sure what we were doing here…..
Or what Ashley is doing here.
Another day in Baltimore…..
and spending the time with woman-stealing Bender.
It would be great if all pubs had happy hour deals like these.
Our next stop, and here is your selections. I went with a Stella….
At least I think that is what I got, but really, who knows.
This is so Kelli knows where all the Christmas stuff goes on the piano.
Yeah, here it is. Mike, it looks like I’m up three points.
Kinda a trippy picture I got messing with the zoom with the shutter open. Do you see the second image of Mark?
The beach, always the good life.
We were down for Jason’s birthday party.
And there is the birthday boy himself.
Kelli gave him some Godiva chocolates.
I hung a whiteboard in the basement for keeping track of pool games. Looks like I won the first two sets!!!!
Mark and I played HORSE that night, and had fun with trick shots.
Crosstreet Market for some sushi….
With two lovely ladies.
We’ve all gotten sucked into those stupid bar games.
Steve Lord and I enjoy some conversation at the pub.
What people really do with projector TV’s.
My parents, posing for me.
Yet another night in Baltimore.
This time we were out to celebrate Peter’s (in the pink, not the jersey) birthday.
It was still early, so he hadn’t got his drink on yet.
Childish, but funny.
G-13 at BJ’s in Ocean City. Click here for the pictures. Let’s not forget Westy!!!!!!
My brother has killed three deer so far, and this is one of them.
This boy is going to grow up eating some good venison.
A tradition we started of watching the Steelers play in the playoffs.
My grandmother made me that blanket in the 70’s when I was a Steelers fan then.
The smoking section.
What would a party be without some drinks…..
Made by hostest with the mostest, Megan.
Pretty sneaky, sis.
Somebody’s personal touch on room decorating.
You can always have mo’ Ron.
I guess someone else didn’t like that personal touch.
We were finding the bunnies.
Check out the new hair color!!!!
Perfect for cooking me great meals.
Over to my Aunt and Uncle’s. Dig those glasses.
Mark and I enjoy some great fish.
I drove Kelli to this race one morning….
And while I didn’t run….
She did and was under 8 minute miles on a 5K.
Another playoff game, and we’re getting ready now….
Although Peter seems more interested in the women he has.
Dorks, all of them.
Alright, enough of this stuff.
Mark and I headed down to Baltimore for the….
Baltimore Boat show.
Troy Hummon also came along for the fun. (Actually, they were his tickets)
And I tell you now….
I really liked both of these boats….
Either one would do.
See, don’t I look great on a boat?
After leaving the show, it was over to….
You guessed it, a bar for some drinks.
Kell and I growing our portobello mushrooms.
Every year my mother gives the kit to us as a gift.
Hanging out with Troy again, and his girlfriend has brought down some snacks for us to eat.
His basement is a work in progress, but that didn’t stop us from playing Halo 2….
and shooting pool.
For the Chinese New Year, we went over to Kristi’s in-law’s furniture shop.
The dragon came rolling in….
Followed by lots of loud music.
The women seem uninterested.
Tony’s new ride.
Tersiguel’s for a night of wine and fun.
Then to the bar for a few more drinks.
Getting laid by Megan can only mean one thing….
It’s the Super Bowl!!!!!
I made french onion soup.
And eveyone loved it.
Even Bill Cowers.
Pittsburgh Steelers rock!!!!!!!
Mark and I enjoy a pint in Ellicott City one afternoon.
Stopping by Mathew’s house.
Hangin out at Scott’s house in the snow.
We all stayed warm in front of the fire.
That is going to be a mess on the garage floor in the morning.
18 inches overnight….
And it’s a good thing I put food in the feeders.
I headed down to Ellicott City to get some pictures of the snow…
And Mark came along for fun.
Snow always makes for such a great background.
Kinda a cool shot.
Find the train bridge.
Out for some Japanese food one night….
And then some lobster on Valentine’s day.
With what was left of the snow, Mark started to make a snowman….
Although it quickly became a snow woman.
Kinda ugly, but oh well.
Kelli and I headed to Annapolis with Kate and Scott to see his old band play.
I don’t remember their name….
But the music was OK.
Kelli spent a day out shopping with….
Her favorite niece, Ashley.
They enjoyed a relaxing time at the mall…
Doing whatever it is that women do.
OK, enough of those.
My father’s birthday, and we were celebrating at Mathew and Erin’s. Check out Taylor the camera hound.
That’s one happy kid.
My father tried to get taylor to help with the candles….
But he was more into helping with the cake….
With my father’s help, of course.
Kelli played with Taylor’s newt.
One of the many pictures I took for local band Glissando.
Halo and beer in the middle of the day, the no kids life.
A treat I left for Kelli.
Can you find the hawk?
Our new sofa, love seat, and rug.
Megan and Peter came by again….
And we all headed out to see Glissando.
We all had a great time.
Glissando is the band Scott is the drummer for.
Kelli, before a race in her Del Sol.
Peter, Scott, Mark, and I went out to Ellicott City for some drinking….
Our women were doing a ladies night thing, so we did guys night.
Mark and Peter won.
But we were all winners. For evey Guinness you drank, you got a free pint glass.
A stop by the pub, and they have a new big screen.
amera in my new phone.
Guys Weeekend OC, Click here for pictures.
How did you dress for work on Saint Patrick’s day?
Out drinking that night, and we tried to keep everything green.
Even Timmy was sporting some green.
How many times is Hutch going to get married?
How not to wear your novelty foam hat.
Leaving the pub and crossing the street, it was on to….
Another bar, where I scored this cool Jägermeister skull cap…..
From these fine swag whores.
Just kidding, it’s all posed.
Bender got behind the lens and took a fancy to this woman….
Or more specifically, her boobs.
No officer, I haven’t been drinking.
Happy St. Patrick’s day!!!!
Bender tried to catch me in the bathroom….
So I got him back.
Kate and Scott showed up…..
And Kate posed with a better Scott.
Well, we’re coming to the end….
But another boob shot is in order…..
Hell, make it two.
The last few shots are from my grandfather’s/cousin’s birthday party.
My father and his brother torment my grandmother.
Well, that’s all for now. I’ll leave you with this parting shot of the Columbus’. (Maiden name for some)