Pop's Birthday Party

As in the previous post, Friday was Pop's birthday. On Saturday (very early in the morning) we made our way up to Carlisle, PA for his surprise birthday party.

Pop has an affection for the old western movies, John Wayne style. We decided to go with this for his birthday party theme. Read: a plastic curtain that had wooden swinging doors painted on it, complete with fake bullet holes.

All of his family was there (1 daughter, 6 grandkids and their families) and his friends. Unfortunately, my grandma/his other daughter was unable to make it as she's not mental well enough.

I think he was very surprised...when he walked into the room he had the "why is everyone I know in the room?" face

After he went around the room greeting everyone, he decided to check out what the spread for lunch was, I think he approved.

Next we did cake.

And then it was present time. He took that time to read all his cards and open his presents. Pausing in between each one to tell me a story that was related to the present :)

After presents, it was time to take pictures...

Uncle Joe and Aunt Sue with Pop

Me and Pop :)

Pop and the O'Brien's

Uncle John and Jenny with Pop

Pop, with his grandkids

Richie and Christy with Pop

"The Wendy's" and Pop, Wendy Ann (Aunt Dee-Dee), Wendy Beth and Wendy Ann (Mom)

The Whole Family :)

I think all in all, the party was definitely a success. I can't wait for next years 100 year celebration :)

Happy Birthday Pop!

George Howard Ditzel, or Pop as I affectionately call him, was born on February 19, 1911. Yes, you read that right, 1911. That makes him 99 years young today!

He's my favorite person in the whole wide world, and an inspiration to those who know him. He's the patriarch of the family, whatever Pop wants, Pop gets. Who could say no to him? He's an example of love, strength, patience and good humor. I love him and hope he's around for another 99 years!

Happy Birthday Pop!

I survived Snowmaggedon

I'm not sure how much we got, but I will tell you when I ventured out into the snow, it came up to my thigh. And I'm 5'7"...Jen and I managed to keep ourselves occupied by watching our TV shows that had been TIVOed on Thursday, True Blood Season 1, and other various TV shows. Oh, and how could I forget Twilight too!

We also ventured out into the snow and took a walk down to the Iwo Jima memorial. Some pictures to enjoy:

View from our Apartment, at 12 on Friday afternoon, just as the snow was starting.

View from our Apartment, at 12 on Saturday, 24 hours of snow.

Snow man, just to put this in perspective, I'm 5'7"

Iwo Jima Memorial

Looking up our street to our apartment.

Word on the street is that we're supposed to get 3 to 9 more inches tomorrow night and into Wednesday morning...I don't know if I can survive the cabin fever.

The Apocalypse is Coming

SNOW! And lots of it. I've heard multiple stories, anywhere from 18 to 40 inches! It's supposed to be worse than the blizzard of '96. I say, I'll believe it when I see it.

I ventured down to the grocery store, bravely. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be...there was probably only 3 people in the line in front of me, but they did have all the lanes open. There was barely any food though, good thing I didn't come for the "regulars" (however, I did get some bread). I got a look from the mom standing in line in front of me when I put my items on the belt. Whipped Cream, shredded cheese, some wheat thins, a lean pocket...you know, everything you need to survive the apocalypse.

So, Jen and I have hunkered down in the apartment. Good thing I have a large movie collection and TIVO, I just hope we don't lose power...

On another note, Balls and Dolls played another game last night. Unfortunately, we lost. But it was the most fun I've had (if you can claim that after 3 games). We had lots of subs (which, trust me, MAKES the game), and the other team was on our skill level. It was definitely better than our spanking last game (we lost 9-0). So I anticipate big things for next game...look out David Beckham.