New Year’s Eve 2006
The Seventh Day of Christmas
Just when we think the joyous moments of this holiday season are winding down me and Joan receive another gift from the Big Guy Upstairs. Two days from now my Number 1 Angel turns 10. I cannot digest that idea – not just yet. I’m [...]
Archive for December, 2006
Posted in Uncategorized on December 31, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Posted in Uncategorized on December 30, 2006 | 2 Comments »
The Sixth Day of Christmas
Our first family portrait taken December 25, 1999.
Ben takes a look at our newly decorated tree early December 2000.
Our worst Christmas ever occurred December of 2001. My grandmother passed away on the 2nd just a few doors down from Ben’s ICU cubicle. On the 17th we were once again told to [...]
Posted in Art by Ben and Bennie, Art for Purchase on December 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
New Giclee’ Print for Sale!
Some of you will recognize this piece from a few weeks ago. This is one of the first collaborative paintings me and Ben completed together. It is entitled “Christmas Rose.” The print is exactly the same size as the original painting which is 8″ x 10″ and easily fits most ready-made [...]
Posted in Posts by Dad, Spiritual Stuff on December 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
The Fifth Day of ChristmasI get a little miffed at seeing Christmas trees tossed at the curb on the day Christmas. We’ve had holiday merchandise for sale since Labor Day, Christmas Carols playing on the radio the day after Halloween, and Budweiser’s Clydesdales marching in the snow while Columbus Day is still on the [...]
Posted in Family Stuff, Special Moments on December 28, 2006 | 2 Comments »
On the fourth day of Christmas
We give you a bit of the joy and happiness me and Joan experienced. Enjoy!
Jessie helps Ben open Me-Ma’s gift.
“I think I like opening presents!”
Ben and Jessie model their new pajamas Christmas Eve.
Jessie doles out the presents Christmas morning.
Ben takes a look into his stocking.
Jessie brings Ben another gift! By [...]
Posted in Posts by Dad on December 27, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Hello. My name is Bennie and I’m an….
Okie-dokie. Before I finish that phrase I gotta fill you in on the comings and goings of the Waddells since Saturday. Yours truly has been a cooking fool filling up the family bellies with “the roast beast” (twice) and several tasty side dishes including my special dressing. Yep, [...]
Posted in Posts by Dad on December 26, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Merry Belated Christmas!
(and Happy Boxing Day to our Canadian friends)Just wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know that we had an awesome Christmas! We have some terrific pictures and video of the kids to share with everyone. Unfortunately our modem bit the dust Christmas Eve (at the moment I’m at my mother’s [...]
Posted in Ben Video on December 23, 2006 | 1 Comment »
This is a Christmas gift to all our dear readers. I took the advice of several of you and hooked up with YouTube. We present for the first time in the Blogoshere Ben’s voice and big smile in action. About a minute and a half into the video you’ll hear a [...]
Posted in Family Stuff, Jessie, Posts by Dad on December 22, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Almost Here!It’s the eve before Christmas Eve and I’m feeling happy and blue at the same time. I guess the sentimental reminiscent thoughts are getting to me. This must be what catching the Christmas spirit is all about when you are middle-aged.
It’s weird because I don’t feel like I’m 44. Parts of [...]
Posted in Art for Purchase on December 21, 2006 | 1 Comment »
New Art for Purchase!
Title: “Troy Smith – Heisman Trophy Winner”
Size: “8 x 10″
Description: This is a limited edition giclee’ printed on canvas paper. Only 100 of these will be available! I seal the print with UV Resistant, a product that blocks UV radiation and allows the print to last [...]
