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It only took a decade or so (OK, it only SEEMED that long) but dad’s golf club has completed renovations of its clubhouse. We grabbed lunch there on Dec. 26. The place looks better – and bigger, which was a surprise. Now we need to get Dad’s leg feeling better so he can actually, you know, play golf.
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Yes, we got Kelly a 65-watt amp for his guitar. This mother is loud – and maybe, I’m a little scared. Gave Kelly a rule today – no practice before 6:30 a.m.
Otherwise he got the game Guitar Hero III for the Wii, and quickly established his family dominance. Peter got waves of clothing and a new Nano, which means Kelly got Pete’s old one (it has been handed down twice in 12 months). Virginia got … a new gas grill. Christmas dinner was at the O’Callaghans, who said this will be the last Xmas in which they host the family gathering. They are gettign older and it’s gettign to be a little much. After four decades, I guess they deserve a break. Pete and Kelly stayed with Grandma and Pop-Pop for a few days after Christmas while mom and dad worked. Back home tonight. Pete’s travel team played in a holiday tournament and went 2-1. They seem content with that.
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OK, it wasn’t quite Christmas – it was the weekend before – but we were together with the Kirks and Plaines and attended a Christmas concert of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (see photo). It was very god, though we all agreed this year’s host wasn’t as good as Sandy Patty, the previous year’s host.
Susan made us a great dinner and we exchanged gifts, mostly the kids, that is, though Virginia snuck in gifts for Mary and Susan. She’s sneaky that way. The trip also featured an appearance by Aunt Doris, visiting from Ohio.
It only took a decade or so (OK, it only SEEMED that long) but dad’s golf club has completed renovations of its clubhouse. We grabbed lunch there on Dec. 26. The place looks better – and bigger, which was a surprise. Now we need to get Dad’s leg feeling better so he can actually, you know, play golf.
Yes, we got Kelly a 65-watt amp for his guitar. This mother is loud – and maybe, I’m a little scared. Gave Kelly a rule today – no practice before 6:30 a.m.
Otherwise he got the game Guitar Hero III for the Wii, and quickly established his family dominance.
Peter got waves of clothing and a new Nano, which means Kelly got Pete’s old one (it has been handed down twice in 12 months). Virginia got … a new gas grill.
Christmas dinner was at the O’Callaghans, who said this will be the last Xmas in which they host the family gathering. They are gettign older and it’s gettign to be a little much. After four decades, I guess they deserve a break.
Pete and Kelly stayed with Grandma and Pop-Pop for a few days after Christmas while mom and dad worked. Back home tonight. Pete’s travel team played in a holiday tournament and went 2-1. They seem content with that.
OK, it wasn’t quite Christmas – it was the weekend before – but we were together with the Kirks and Plaines and attended a Christmas concert of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (see photo). It was very god, though we all agreed this year’s host wasn’t as good as Sandy Patty, the previous year’s host.
Susan made us a great dinner and we exchanged gifts, mostly the kids, that is, though Virginia snuck in gifts for Mary and Susan. She’s sneaky that way.
The trip also featured an appearance by Aunt Doris, visiting from Ohio.
Charlie Brown holiday peace pageant
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.. again, with Linus, who was amazing!
Charlie Brown holiday pageant
Originally uploaded by kevdonahue
Kelly played the starring role of good ol’ Chuck in the church holiday pageant. He – here with Linus – did a great job. And except for one Dark Afternoon of the Soul, he was an enthusiastic member of the troupe.
We’ll post video clips soon enough. Hang in there, Doris. It was an all-kids service and Peter handled the announcements. He did an excellent job – I smell a future as a flak, sad but true – or a TV commentator.
.. again, with Linus, who was amazing!
Kelly played the starring role of good ol’ Chuck in the church holiday pageant. He – here with Linus – did a great job. And except for one Dark Afternoon of the Soul, he was an enthusiastic member of the troupe.
We’ll post video clips soon enough. Hang in there, Doris.
It was an all-kids service and Peter handled the announcements. He did an excellent job – I smell a future as a flak, sad but true – or a TV commentator.
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