Spring started with a business trip to Ithica, NY.
Kelli would have loved the Raw Beet Ravioli…
So I got it.
Later that night we went out for drinks.
We posed for a picture…
Before drinking my homebrew and heading home.
Looks like snow, but it’s the flower petals from the tree.
Hanging out with Jules in Northern VA.
Lobster dinner for Kelli at the Palm in Northern VA.
Kelli letting me know I’m #1 in her life.
Prices are going back down, but that was a high watermark for me.
A great night for a campfire.
Brewing beer at Mathew’s house and Zach stopped by.
We went to the beach for a 10k run.
It was Easter weekend, so I had my picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
Too many good choices.
Fun times at Pizza Tugos.
Robert was at the beach that weekend, too, with Boobee.
While in Ocean City, MD for Easter weekend I made a trip to Burley Oak.
There were plenty of great beers on tap.
We grabbed a corner table and had a round of beer.
Brewmaster Brian Carl was on hand to give a tour of the brewery.
It was fun enjoying the beer while getting the tour.
Inside the refrigeration unit.
Brian was very informative and was very fun to talk to.
Notice the sufboards on top?
My guess is they have a lot of fun making the beer.
It was good to see him again and I’m glad he remembered me.
After the tour it was time to try all the beers.
Brian was happy to explain all the styles of beer we were drinking.
If you’re in Ocean City, I strongly suggest making the trip over to Berlin, MD to see the brewery and taste the beers!!!
Every year Kelli makes me an Easter basket loaded with goodies!!!
For Easter Brunch we went to The Lobster Shack.
Robert and Boobee joined us.
Afterwards, we went for a walk on the beach.
I love the beer selection at Frisco Tap & Brew House!!
I took my brewing equipment to Brian Shadrick’s house one night and brewed beer with his girls.
Clydes 10K. Find Kelli.
After the race we walked to the mall to see Ashley’s painting on display.
That makes 2 years in a row for her.
Later that day we went to Ashley’s birthday party.
Nothing like candy to get kids excited.
Well, cake helps, too.
The adults relaxed in the other room.
Riley loves laying in the sun.
After work one day I met Hugh Sisson and bought some of his beer.
A bluebird was thinking about nesting in my box, but opted not to do so.
How NOT to hang toilet paper (thank you Kristi).
Amber loves her Aunt Kel.
I wen to OC with the guys. Check out the album “Guys Weekend OC April 2012” for those pictures.
Concert time at Verizon Center in DC.
We were there to see Seether…
And Bush…
But after Bush played…
Nickelback came on.
They had this thing that dropped down in the middle of the floor, and we got to be front row.
It turned and raised up, and they sounded really good.
My mother-in-law’s birthday.
Mathew, Erin, Taylor, Amber, and I went to a brewing event at Maryland Homebrew.
People from all over the area came to brew beer on that day.
Chewy was there, too.
Afterwards I took Amber out for some alone time with Uncle Scott.
Afterwards we went back to the house, I painted her nails, and we watched a movie.
When I took her home later that night the moon was really big in the sky.
The next day Kelli and I took Sophia for the afternoon.
While walking around an event in Sykesville, MD we ran into some old friends, Sarah and Jeff Walsh.
The police officer watching me take the photo though this was funny. The beer never went past the sign.
After all that walking, a snowball was needed.
They love snowballs.
Hanging out at the bar with the regulars.
Brew night at the house, and Ashley came over to help. (She’s eating some of the Malt that I steeped)
It was raining out but she still had a good time.
We had dinner and a movie…
And after we were done eating we played some music…
And shot some pool.
For a beer review on http://IndyBeers.com.
A regular dinner for me at the brew pub, shrimp and a beer.
Kelli and I enjoying the post race celebrations of the Musical 5K in Fulton, MD.
A fellow redditor.
RFK stadium in DC.
We were there for the DC101 Chili Cook-Off, and we made friends in the parking lot to drink with before going into the show.
Bobcat and Kristi showed up to join in the fun.
The line to get in was a bit of a pain…
But once inside, it was a lot of fun.
The duckface is NEVER a good look.
I went solo to the front to get up close to Incubus (lots of pushing and shoving, and I lost my Orioles visor)…
Before heading back to meet with Kelli.
On Mother’s Day Robert drove over with the lamborghini.
I have a video of my ride in the car, but have opted to not post it.
A good day was had by all.
After leaving my parents house, I headed up to Westminster for a lacrosse game. Find Dave and Courtney.
Carleigh was playing…
And, of course, scored a few goals.
Carlito and Mark had some fun of their own.
The team posed together for a shot.
Back at the house, I gave Erica a massage.
So happy.
Ana Lucia was having fun with the kids.
And Wayne got in on the act, too.
A group shot of everyone. I posed like Savannah so she didn’t feel alone.
Just the Porters.
Hammered, both of us.
All lunch time restaurants need this sign. I hate squatters. Large packs of women are the worst offenders.
Brewing beer with my brotha-from-anotha-motha.
I thought it was funny how I snuck myself into this picture of Jillian and Riley.
Before Wine in the Woods…
Kristi and Kelli did their hair.
While pouring wine Chris and Jim stopped by to say hello.
Wine expert, Kristi, explains it all.
Nice hair, ladies.
Time to win some prizes!!!
When we got back, The Preakness was on….
So we watched “I’ll Have Another” win the race.
Kelli wanted a close up of how the hair looked.
Dana, John, and Kelli did a relay for the Columbia Triathlon.
Ridiculously photogenic girl, Kelli.
John did the swimming part.
I helped my brother bust up a section of his sidewalk.
Everyone loves Riley.
Amber was having fun that day, too.
Peter and Kelli having a good time at the brew pub.
My mother-in-law retired from being a teacher.
And we had a great time at her retirement party.
Congratulations, Mom!!!
After the rained out state championship lacrosse game for Savannah, we all got pizza together.
The next day, Kelli came along for the actual game.
Westminster lost, but hey, Savannah made the varsity team her sophomore year!!!
Well done Savannah!!!
Hopefully she can win next year!!
An achievement of which to be proud.
Lacrosse is big in the family, and Taylor plays, too.
These are the tryouts for a club team.
Homemade salad by Erin, for me. Yum!!!
Brew day and these are the hops Mathew and I used for our IPA.
That is Kelli, Riley, and I on the far right of my parent’s car.
Peter’s new woman, Mara Jade.
He LOVES this car.
How to kill a slug.
I took Sophia on a walk to the park to feed the ducks.
Another great meal by Erin.
Kelli and I spent a day at the zoo. Check out the album “Brew at the Zoo” for those pictures.
The Used at The Filmore.
Kelli and I went to the beach for my birthday.
Kristi and Bobcat came down that weekend, too.
The very first beerporn on http://hashtagbeerporn.com.
There was a Ravens Roost convention going on that weekend at Coconuts.
Peter came to town and stayed with us.
After the first night of partying, it was time for bed.
On Saturday there was a Ravens Roost parade.
Kelli got to be the Houston Texans.
She got to be part of the parade!!!
The race cars are all the opponents of the Ravens in the 2012 season.
After the parade we all went to Buxy’s Salty Dog.
Everyone who participated in the parade.
Nothing like starting drinking with a group of people at 11am.
Fun times!!!
I was part of the volleyball team for the roost. Like my diving effort?
While I was playing volleyball, Kelli was making new friends.
Everyone was there in support of the team.
Kristi wanted her picture with a Ravens cheerleader.
We ended up taking first place in the novelty division of the parade and second place in co-ed volleyball.
The last time I saw my sunglasses. I lost them moments after this picture.
While I was at the beach for my birthday Taylor and Amber sent me this picture over Xbox Live.
A great way to spend your 40th birthday!!!!
Riley, my co-pilot when I was out one day.
Bridget made the softball all-star team…
And I went out to watch the game.
She’s a great softball player!!!
This turtle is the same one that came around to my house in the Spring of 2011. I wonder how many years he has been coming?
For Taylor’s birthday, instead of doing a traditional pinata, the kids tried to hit it with a lacrosse ball.
Has it been 8 years already?
The shirt, a birthday present from Megan to Peter.
Ruby Slipper. Make sure to read the bracket around the plate.
Hanging out with Chris and Brian, one evening.
Guess who is about to win this game.
Peter’s first batch of homebrew on tap at his birthday party.
It’s funny what shows up on your camera when you give it to the kids.
I love the glasses.
It seems Jillian’s chair was too small.
Again, you never know what you’re going to get when the kids have the camera.
Beerporn while bowling with Brian Shadrick.
I won.
A nice treat from Bridget.
The Blue Angels came to Baltimore…
So we headed downtown to get some pictures.
Landmarks in photos are important.
It was really impressive to watch.
Getting the flag in the shot was good, too.
We hooked up with some Ravens Roost #4 members for the day.
After the air show we went down to see the tall ships.
Out to dinner with the parents to celebrate various birthdays.
Well, that is all for Spring, but one last thing, if you park like this, you’re a douche.