Anyone want to get me a camera with image-stabilizer?
06 January 2010
04 January 2010
New Year's Eve with Aunt Alyssa
We braved blizzard-like conditions to drive out to Sunbury, PA for Aunt Alyssa's annual New Year's Day family party. The normally mundane 3-hour drive turned into a dangerous 5+ hour snowfest, complete with cars in ditches and jack-knifing tractor trailers.
We arrived safely, however, and the fun began. Though I have no pictures to prove it, much food was eaten and many laughs were had. But I think I'll remember Mercer's relationship with Aunt Alyssa's dog, Murphy, the most. If left to their own devices, I have no doubt they would've burned down the neighborhood. Most of the tomfoolery was initiated by Mercer, who ran around yelling things at Murphy like "Sit!", "Eat your food!", and "Stop chasing me!" Murphy always thought Mercer was playing and would jump up to lick his face. This always resulted in Mercer saying "Lookit Murphy! Lookit Murphy!" Sometimes, we'd be yelling at both of them to calm down and we'd mix their names up to create "Murpher."
Partners in crime.
Taking Murphy out in the morning with Aunt Alyssa in his PJ's.
Of course, this wasn't Mercer's first interaction with Murphy. Here is what the daring duo looked like last year:
We arrived safely, however, and the fun began. Though I have no pictures to prove it, much food was eaten and many laughs were had. But I think I'll remember Mercer's relationship with Aunt Alyssa's dog, Murphy, the most. If left to their own devices, I have no doubt they would've burned down the neighborhood. Most of the tomfoolery was initiated by Mercer, who ran around yelling things at Murphy like "Sit!", "Eat your food!", and "Stop chasing me!" Murphy always thought Mercer was playing and would jump up to lick his face. This always resulted in Mercer saying "Lookit Murphy! Lookit Murphy!" Sometimes, we'd be yelling at both of them to calm down and we'd mix their names up to create "Murpher."
Partners in crime.
Taking Murphy out in the morning with Aunt Alyssa in his PJ's.
Of course, this wasn't Mercer's first interaction with Murphy. Here is what the daring duo looked like last year:
03 January 2010
Christmas Day 2009
Santa Claus came!
Mercer has been anticipating the Batman Castle for weeks. He was so excited.
A rocket ship!
There's always time for a pussycat break.
Movies!
Mercer got the hang of Wii pretty well.
Mercer shows Hanna how to use the drill safely.
Christmas Eve 2009
Mercer had a fun Christmas Eve. After a prime rib dinner at Aunt Becky's house with Uncle Toby, Matt, Chris, Papa, MeMa, and Hanna, we headed over to Grandpa's house for festivities there.
Mercer opened up his new pair of Christmas PJ's. Green and white stripes with red trim! Here, Mercer watches the new angel chimes trying to work.
Hanging his stocking by the cabinet with care.
Reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with Mommy and Uncle Quinn.
Posing with Cooper the kitty cat by the tree.
Uncle Quinn helping Mercer prepare cookies for Santa.
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What will Santa bring?
Mercer opened up his new pair of Christmas PJ's. Green and white stripes with red trim! Here, Mercer watches the new angel chimes trying to work.
Hanging his stocking by the cabinet with care.
Reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with Mommy and Uncle Quinn.
Posing with Cooper the kitty cat by the tree.
Uncle Quinn helping Mercer prepare cookies for Santa.
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What will Santa bring?
29 December 2009
Snow play at Grandpa's
The pristine snow powder in Grandpa's backyard was ripe for a pre-Christmas toddler romp.
Mercer ventures into the deep, sugary snow.
Mercer helps clean off Grandpa's bench.
Snow monster!
The only way to snow travel.
21 December 2009
Happy Holidays.
We were lucky enough to capture the first ornaments Mercer ever hung on a tree. Enjoy and happy holidays.
UPDATE:
Better quality video:
UPDATE:
Better quality video:
Abstract Christmas Tree Decorating
We gave Mercer the camera to take some shots while we decorated the tree a few weeks back.
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