Was the "theme" here tonight. Hank Fraley, Mike Schneider AND Brian Schaefering were there boasting about their win this past Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brian Schaefering is a rookie Defensive Lineman. He was one of the players that sacked Ben Roethlisberger.
My day started out at 5:30 am, as I had to get to the clubhouse and clean. Came home, wrapped presents (3 hrs later) and put the Christmas Tree up. I wanted the tree up early so it will be all ready for the Christmas Tree Trimming Celebration next Sunday.
Later that afternoon, Ben and Amanda joined us, along with Norma and Dave and family. Dave was nice enough to make his famous Quesedillas. They were delicious! We wanted to get together with Ben and Amanda, since she is leaving for NY next week, so why not start the festivities early?????? She opened her gifts and we shared some laughter and fun, while chatting and munching away at Normas Christmas cookies. Great times!!!!!
58 lbs later!!!!!
FAMILY
It was a cold but sunny Sunday as Don and I decided to get our Christmas Tree. We just set it up and will decorate this weekend with Kaylie and Tyler. Sapphire had to give it the approval as we brought it up the steps. Oh the house smells like pine, as the
Christmas tree stands proud in the living room. :) Its not the National tree at the White House, but its not Charlie Brown's either!
The tree is being trimmed here.
Sapphire giving the "sniff" test.
Before we put the tree up.
On Friday, the festivities will continue as we decorate the Christmas tree.
was at the new Paninis at Kamms Corners in West Park. The restaurant just opened last Wednesday and they will host the 1100 radio show the last half of the season. This week the Browns guest star attending was Evan Moore. He is the Browns new receiver. He had a sensational start, with six catches in his first pro game with Cleveland. It was a pleasure to meet and talk with him. As we were eating dinner, Hank Fraley sat next to me and I chatted with him about his kids. Don and I always have an enjoyable time at Paninis each Monday evening.
This is the 9th week now, that Paninis in Westlake brought us our Monday night entertainment. If you have been reading my blog, you know that Don and I spend our Monday nights at Paninis, listening to the WTAM 1100 radio show with Mike Schneider and Hank Fraley. This week, we met Matt Roth. He is our new linebacker. Watching the radio show live, is so much more fun then watching a Browns game!!!
No, this isnt one of the Browns starting linebackers--its my man Don. :) He won a Browns shirt from the drawing they have each week.
Thanksgiving was spent at Norma's house again this year, enjoying great food and terrific company. Between turkey, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and many other goodies, we all enjoyed the feast and catching up with one another. After Norma's, I headed out to Grafton to visit with Don's brother and family. I forgot my camera, so I didnt get any pictures of his beautiful new house-but nonetheless, it was nice to see all of them.
Anthony was such a big helper.
Rich carving the big 26 lb turkey that mom made!
This Monday, at Paninis gave us the opportunity to meet Chris Jennings, an alternate running back for the Cleveland Browns. He was happy to give me his autograph, as he stood up like a true gentleman when I asked him. Don and I always have so much fun at Paninis on Mondays!!!!!!!
Tonight at Paninis, as we listened to the Mike Schneider and Hank Fraley radio show, we had the pleasure of meeting Doug Dieken.
We won 3 shirts too!
As usual, we had a great night at Paninis. We always look forward to seeing and meeting someone new each week.
Our first stop was to Bob Evans for a hearty delicious breakfast. Mom, Rich and I were headed down to Hocking on Saturday morning to see John. Ben also was driving to Hocking from Kent. We had a trunk full of food to fill his referigerator. Unbenounced to us, the 4 guys living at that house had more food then the local Kroger's in Nelsonville!!!
Dinner at Ruby Tuesday's
After dinner.
In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.
-- Eva Burrows
As we were coming home from dinner, we received a text from Norma. David's football team was in the playoff's and they WON! He was so excited to be playing at Buckeye High School under the lights---and to top that off, a VICTORY!!! Congratulations David and all his fellow team players and coaches.
Playing under the lights at Buckeye.
As we were at Hocking and David was playing his football game, Don and Kaylie were in Columbus for a tournament and an awards banquet. Kaylie won 4 trophies and 3 plaques!
Congratulations Kaylie!
It was a full and fun weekend for everyone!
Monday night was a whole new story BECAUSE.... they got to meet me!!!!
Here I am with Blake Costanzo and Kaluka Maiava.
It was our usual Monday night evening spent at Panini's. This time Kaylie and Tyler joined us. We had a really nice dinner, as we listened to the Hank Fraley radio show in between getting autographs and taking pictures.
Tyler was really excited to talk with Kaluka Maiava (on the right) as he is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's nephew.
After stuffing the ballet box like a Chicago Democrat, Tyler and I were lucky enough to win a Browns shirt.
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