Happy New Year!

Today is the Winter Classic Alumni hockey game in Philadelphia. Matt was a season ticket holder for 15 years, so he was so excited to see the 'old' players out there today. Especially his beloved Eric Lindross.

Here's a few pictures of the alumni and me from 2008. These guys hang out where the audience comes in the door and just chat and take pictures! I LOVE that!

This is me and Bob "the hound" Kelly


Me and Gary Dornhoefer - he's not playing today but looks great!


Me and Bernie Parent (Goalie)...The popular slogan was "Only God saves more than Bernie Parent"


For you sports fans, keep watching HBO's 24/7 build up to the Winter Classic game tomorrow. It's fun to watch the players and see what they do off the ice. However, be advised........... there's LOTS of "F" bombs.....you've been warned...:)

Happy New Year!

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We hope you all are enjoying good times with family, friends, food and PRESENTS!
Merry Christmas to all

Ice a cake.

f you have 2 1/2 minutes of nothing to do, please feel free to watch Matt ice a cake with music and his animals near by. His beginning and ending comments make me laugh.

Walk on Main Street

Violet, Does that sign say cupcakes? Yes Quincey, but my humans won't allow us to have any, let's go.



Violet, are there books in this book store or just shirts and hats? I don't know Quincey, we're not allowed in there. AND, I heard they have Blue Hens in there too!



Violet, Why are these bikes decorated? Qunicey, It's Christmas! everyone is festive.....even with their bikes!



Violet, What do you think? Should I get alittle off the top? YES Quincey you should! :)


Violet, isn't there supposed to be a manager here? Yes Quincey, but I can't find it either.


Violet, your mom sure does take a lot of pictures! Yes Quincey but we're too damn cute NOT to take pictures of us! And we get ALOT of attention when we walk together on Main Street!

Qunicey and Violet go to college

Qunicey was over ALLLLL Day Saturday and most of the day on Sunday. Here's our 1st adventure.

We went to University of Delaware to check out the scene.

Here's the book store...you can buy lots of UofD Blue Hens gear. We are always on the look out for the Blue Hen.


Checking out the fields in between the residence halls.



Checking out the Main Hall.


We were very good! We got a Greenie!!!!

Q visit

My brother came over today...let the games begin!


We like to chase each other around the patio.


Doesn't matter which way....


And then I rested.


And then Quincey rested on the dirty, filthy, well used floor.

Days off.

Mom and Dad were off today.
They saw the big guy!



Daddy at Michael Kors...you know....the judge on Project Runway.....well, he has a store....M&D just looked didn't even go in. Tooooooo rich for them.




Daddy picking up the 'how to decorate your tree' book in Pottery Barn. He said..."What the heck is this?...a book on how to decorate a tree? That's ridiculous!"


He continued "You put the tree up, lights in and ornaments on the tree. What else do you need to know?"


Simple guy.....simple decor.


Chocolate chippers.....and Nana's ceramic Christmas tree.


Don't worry, we had a good walk too.

Don't I look like a hunting dog??

New Cocktail

Mom and Dad had a 'Lifetime Movie' kind of day. You know the kind.....a nice main street, sprinkling of snow, shopping, hand in hand holding.....la, la, la.....

Whatev'....... Obviously I was not with them.....




They had a new drink call Spiked Apple Cider.


Mom had one and was glad for lunch ;) Next time she'll have one at home.


Spiked Cider Cocktail Recipe - From Iron Hill Brewery
You'll need......
Apple Cider
Absolut Pears
Apple Pucker
Cinnamon simple Syrup ++
Granny Smith Apple

Directions
In a Collins Glass (tall skinny- just like me- haha) add 1 granny apple slice (we skipped this)
1 oz Cinnamon simple syrup
1 oz Absolut Pears
1/2 oz Apple Pucker
Fill glass with ice and top with Apple Cider, stir or shake and serve

Cinnamon simple syrup
2 cups water
4 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups sugar
add cinnamon sticks to water and bring to a boil. After water comes to a boil immediately turn the burner off. Add sugar and still until sugar dissolves. Let mixture

Anyone have any good cocktail recipes to share?

Disclaimer - Mom and Dad are usually only beer on Friday night kind of people. So they were excited to try this 'fancy' cocktail......and share it......

Good Day

Today was a good day. A little shopping.



A little viewing of Chambers lake with my cousin.


A little walking with my cousins, Guiness and Bandit.

Not a lot of time

There's not alot of time left.

I've been in training. I've been jumping over and off stuff for awhile now.

I've been practicing with my brother.


I've been checked out by the doctor.


I've got my papers.


I never met a snow fall I didn't like. I love snow and can move it in the snow!


I've talked to a coach...he doesn't say much but.....


I'm really hoping I can make the sleigh ride team.


If only this nose was a different color......

Happy Thanksgiving

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I'd like to proclaim that I am very grateful for my humans.

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.



Mom, can I have my cookie now?

Fall walk with the President

Can you spot the dale? He blends right in during the fall.


The president/brother aka. Quincey needs refreshment from his people.



He loves these balls from the trees.


We look good.

Visitor = bone = Fun for Violet

Mommy is very proud of this picture. Absolutely beautiful trees in this area. Times 2!



When we have visitors such as the man who fixed our fireplace.....


I get a bone and.....


chomp, chomp, chomp outside!.... I LOVE visitors.....