Firm Holiday Contest

My contribution to my Firm's holiday contest.  No, I didn't win, but I sure had fun planning and setting it all up.  Hot chocolate station compliments of my friend and co-worker Renee Myers. 

2019 Hallmark Ornament

"Our"

2019 Holiday Christmas Ornament

Love it!

Navy Family

I missed breakfast with these clowns, but hoping to meet up with them real soon.  There's no family quite like my Navy family (Alverez, Baker, Kerr & Crenshaw)

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Matt & Grace decorating our Christmas tree.

40 Years Ago Today - 11/17/79

Patrick Devine

I lost my Uncle Pat 40 years ago today. 
He was just 27 years old when he died. 
I miss him dearly, but I know he's with me.  

NY Rangers v. Nashville Predators (in Nashville, TN)

Yes, I have an AWESOME son.  My birthday present this year was a trip to Nashville, TN.  No sooner did I get off the plane and I was in Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena watching the NY Rangers beat the Nashville Predators 2 to 1.  Georgie got us seats right behind the NYR's bench.  How frigging awesome was that?

Georgie and Me

Long to Short

 It was time for a change.

9/11 - 18 Years Ago Today.....

Get Together With Old Navy Friends

I had a nice breakfast meetup with some of my Navy buddies from the reserve center who I haven't seen in many many years (2004).  

Alverez, Clapper, Baker, Kerr

Visit With Lara & Family - May 2019

My New Ride!

Loved my silver Elantra so much that I had to get the same exact one but only in red!

2017 Elantra Limited

Got it with just 473 miles on it! Wahooo....

Grace Turns 15

This little lady turned 15 years old today (June 2nd)

Navy Gals

 Lara - Sherri - Dawn

Navy gals - stationed in Charleston, SC back in 1990

Our visit with Lara and her family!

Look at this beauty.....

It's hard she's going to be 15 in June.

Grace Margaret

A Visit From My Navy Buddy - Tina - April, 2019

Below are a few pics of me and my friend Tina.  Tina and I were in the Navy together.  We went through boot camp together and we were both stationed together at our first duty station in Kings Bay, Georgia back in 1990.  I won't talk about all the trouble we got into together.  Yes...we got into LOTS of trouble together.  I wouldn't change those memories for anything though.  

Tina was driving from TN to NY to visit with her family and stayed overnight in PA.  Gracie and I met up with Tina, her daughter (Courtney) and grandson (William) for dinner and a nice visit.  It was so great to see her - I'm so blessed to call her my friend.

 Tina & Me

NY Rangers v. Philadelphia Flyers - March 31, 2019

My buddy Bill and I drove to Philly to see the NY Rangers play the Philadelphia Flyers.  It was a Sunday game (12:30) and we didn't hit any traffic!  We had great seats (7 rows from ice) and awesome parking.  The Rangers shut the Flyers our 3-0.  I believe this will be an annual thing for me and Bill! Hoping to hit MSG next year!

Saying Goodbye To A Dear Friend

My friend Barbara and her husband (Frank) are leaving Pennsylvania and moving to Georgia. I've known Barbara over 20 years and she's been nothing but a kind and loving friend to me.  It saddens me to see her go, but I know it's time for her and Frank to move on to the next chapter in their lives and to be near their family.  They will both be dearly missed.

Barbara and Me

TobyMac

TobyMac

Monday, March 4, 2019

Giant Center, Hershey, PA

Through the years I have been to many many outings at the Giant Center and the TobyMac concert was by far one of the best events I have seen there.  

Can't wait till he comes back, again!

From left to right: & Christy Short, ME, Barb & Frank Croyle

This beauty.......

Look at her! My beautiful princess (and her duck lips) are now sporting glasses! 

Valentine's Day 2019

Happy Valentine's Day

Cousins

Annie and Nick (boyfriend) visited us a few weeks ago. The kids took some pics.  I had to share because I rarely, if ever, get any pictures of my kids nowadays.

 Jacob - Annie - Grace

 Annie & Jacob

Annie & Grace

Hershey Bears v. Milwaukee Admirals

Firm Outing 

Staff got to enjoy a catered Hershey Bears hockey game in the firm's suite.

January 6, 2019

(Star Wars Night at the Giant Center)

Bears v. Admirals

(Bears lost 3-1)

Some of us spend New Year’s Eve walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives, not looking for flaws, but for potential. 

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE

Christmas 2018

Christmas this year is was quiet.  Georgie was unable to make it home from Michigan so it was me, Jake, Grace, Moose, and Bandit home for the holiday. Fortunately, Georgie will be traveling home in January - can't wait to see him.  I had a few days off from work and was able to relax and enjoy the holiday.  Looking forward to 2019!

 Grace putting angel on Christmas tree

 Love our tree!

Grace & Jake -  Christmas Eve - Opening Stocking Stuffers

Christmas morning - time to open presents

Seasons Greetings Family & Friends

Festive Sweater Day at Work

Eckert Seamans staff members who participated in Festive Sweater Day

Me and my buddy Pam at the firm holiday Christmas party at Dukes

Family & Friends