Thanksgiving 2009

In addition to the turkey, stuffing, wine, and potatoes, there was lots of block destruction by Mercer. Uncle Quinn built some impressive structures that Mercer gladly took down. Mercer's first demolition involved a head and foot injury, so we had to make sure he was better equipped for future projects.

Mercer also followed Uncle Quinn around the whole weekend. "Where's Gunga Din?" he would say. Or, "Look, Gunkle Guinn!"

Movie night

Last night was movie night. Mercer and Pop walked over to the supermarket to grab a dollar movie from Redbox. Once home, we made some popcorn and settled in. The movie was "Up," which was very good. Another hit from Pixar. Mercer kind of lost interest during some slow parts, but he was enthralled by the end.

Oh, and we didn't just have popcorn for dinner. There was strawberry chocolate milk, too.

The Rub

This morning, before getting ready for the day, Pop gave Mercer a back massage while laying in bed. Pop asked for one in return, so Mercer said "OK."

He started rubbing, punching, chopping Daddy's back. And then:

"Butter, Daddy? Want butter?"

Mercer and Sydney's Sunday playdate.

Mercer and Sydney spent the morning together in Nyack this past Sunday. After chowing down on some bagels, everyone went down to the river to look at some boats in the marina. Unfortunately, most of the boats were packed up and gone for the winter with only a few fishermen hanging out on the docks. We walked over to a nearby park where Sydney and Mercer swung, slid, and ran.

The Mercer Process Video Series: Episode 4

The Wagon Pull

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Kung Fu Mercer

In honor of Jonny Evans' kung-fu kick to Didier Drogba's chest over the weekend (see below), here are a few kung-fu moves from Mercer.

The Mercer Process Video Series: Episode 3

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The Mercer Process Video Series: Episode 2

I promise to get some higher quality video up here in a bit. Until then, enjoy Mercer destroying Daddy's old Playmobil people on Daddy's old kitchen playset. If you watch it enough, it's kind of sad at the end.

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The Mercer Process Video Series: Episode 1

Introducing The Mercer Process Video Series, Episode 1. Mercer will surely hate us for this one.

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You know there will be more.

Halloween 2009, Part 3: A motley gang of pirates, doggies, and Frankensteins

Halloween was a rainy affair for those of us in the northeast. We made the most of it with Sydney and friends, though. Sydney was a cute doggy and Joseph was a fantastic Frankenstein. We only saw a couple of other groups braving the rain, which sprinkled on and off throughout the evening. The wet conditions did nothing to slow down Mercer, Sydney, and Joseph, however. Much loot was plundered.