Hey kids,
Daddy here.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Lounge Day 2016
Hey kids,
Daddy here. Today was Lounge Day 2016. What that means is, we don't get out of our PJ's all day and play with our new stuff.
Christmas Day 2016
Hey kids,
Daddy here. Christmas morning, Jake and Izzy came in out room about 7am and woke us up to get the festivities started. I told them to go back to sleep, so Izzy came in and cuddled for a few minutes while Jake for on Destiny with Jack for a few more minutes. Eventually, I rolled out of bed, got a cup of coffee and we settled in to open. It looks like the big guy tooknow good care of the MansClan again.
After our family opening, the guests started to roll in. When Grammie and Papa got here, we had breakfast. Eggs Benedict is our standard Christmas breakfast with Papas world famous bloody Mary's. Then it was another round of opening.
We had 15 people here, I think. Not including Arthur!
We also had snacks galore.
Daddy here. Christmas morning, Jake and Izzy came in out room about 7am and woke us up to get the festivities started. I told them to go back to sleep, so Izzy came in and cuddled for a few minutes while Jake for on Destiny with Jack for a few more minutes. Eventually, I rolled out of bed, got a cup of coffee and we settled in to open. It looks like the big guy tooknow good care of the MansClan again.
After our family opening, the guests started to roll in. When Grammie and Papa got here, we had breakfast. Eggs Benedict is our standard Christmas breakfast with Papas world famous bloody Mary's. Then it was another round of opening.
We had 15 people here, I think. Not including Arthur!
We also had snacks galore.
Christmas Eve 2016
Hey kids,
Daddy here. This year Christmas Eve fell on Saturday, and was the first day of my vacation. We decided this year to flip flop or traditions and have Christmas Eve at Grammie and Papas and Christmas Day at our house. So, we got the house all cleaned up and when the girls ran out to get their nails done, we had to wrap Mom's presents. I can't tell you guys how glad I am for you and your help. I have the hardest tone with that stuff. Anyway, we got it all done and to when Mom and Izzy got home, we headed to Grammie and Papa's house for dinner.
Daddy here. This year Christmas Eve fell on Saturday, and was the first day of my vacation. We decided this year to flip flop or traditions and have Christmas Eve at Grammie and Papas and Christmas Day at our house. So, we got the house all cleaned up and when the girls ran out to get their nails done, we had to wrap Mom's presents. I can't tell you guys how glad I am for you and your help. I have the hardest tone with that stuff. Anyway, we got it all done and to when Mom and Izzy got home, we headed to Grammie and Papa's house for dinner.
Before dinner, we had our second round of presents. Then, it was time for crab and pasta (we may change location, but we ain't changing the meal).
After dinner, we headed to Midnight Mass (at 10pm this year). I was reading the proclamation and the 2nd reading and Alex was the lead alter server. Jake was the leader of the extra servers and I was so proud. Grammie sat right next to me and kept telling me how great you guys did and how proud she was.
After Mass, it was pretty late and we had gone head home before Santa beat us to the house. We headed home and all got to bed real fast. I can't wait until tomorrow morning!! I love you guys,
Daddy
Monday, December 19, 2016
Weekend Recap
Hey kids,
Daddy here. This weekend, we started off on Friday with a Christmas concert at the school. In the morning, when we were getting ready for school as he walked out and look absolutely adorable.
Jake walked out in a flannel shirt and jeans . I said, "Look at what your sister is wearing and try again." He said, "But girls always dress nicer than boys." I said, "That's true. Now go put on the boy equivalent of what she's wearing." He came out wearing this:
Much better. I headed to work for a few minutes and then it was off to school for the concert. Grammie, Papa, and great grandma Dorothy met me there. We heard some awesome music and heard some great singing. Papa and I were laughing and having a great time.
After the concert, I had to come back to work but Jake got to go with the Landacres and play. So I took Iz home and left her with Alex and came back to work. At dinner time we decided to call Westside Take and Bake and get that awesome chicken mushroom pizza and the 6 meat pizza. It's very good there, I think it's my new favorite place.
Saturday was chore day around Casa de Mansfield, to the delight of no one. But like I've said before not every weekend can be filled with merriment and adventures. Sometimes we have chores to do. So when our chores were done, I had to make a quick trip to Ace. Alex came with me and when we were done at Ace, we headed up to Saint Joe's for confession. I'm so very grateful for the sacrament of confession, the ability to unload all our sins and be forgiven is truly a blessing. Our priests are so good about hearing it too. I just love Father George.
When we got home, Mom and I planned our route and we went out and looked at Christmas lights. As we were all starving we decided to get dinner on the way, so we stopped by Baja Burrito and got four burritos and an order of taquitos for Izzy. One of the places we saw had an inflatable nativity scene and I said I've never seen an inflatable nativity scene. Mom pointed out that not only had I seen an inflatable nativity scene before but it was probably at that same house last year. Later, I saw an inflatable outhouse with Santa squatting a grumpy and a roll of TP on the outside of the inflatable lighthouse.
Now THAT I had never seen before. We cruised around for about an hour and a half and look at lights. Izzy passed out and Jake had the worst farts any human has ever had. We made it back home and all went to bed.
Sunday, refreshed from confession and a good night's sleep, we headed to church. Alex and I were the readers at the 9 o'clock mass, so we got our readings straightened out and practiced and did our best. I love to see you read at church Alex. You're becoming such a wonderful, Catholic, young man. As per standard, you got many compliments on how good your reading was. Father George even said you would be the new teacher to instruct the new generation of lectors. After Mass, Mom and Izzy headed out to Grammy and Papa's house to go make Pirogi's and I took Alex to work at the radio station. Then, Jake and I went and picked up his friend Jack and we went back to the house so they could play Destiny together. At lunch time Jake, Jack and I went to Jack In The Box and when we were done it was time to go get Alex from work. We headed home to rendezvous with the girls and wind or weekend down. You guys are off work and school all week comma so it should be fun for you. I've got one more week of work and then the Christmas festivities can start. I love you guys,
Daddy
Daddy here. This weekend, we started off on Friday with a Christmas concert at the school. In the morning, when we were getting ready for school as he walked out and look absolutely adorable.
Jake walked out in a flannel shirt and jeans . I said, "Look at what your sister is wearing and try again." He said, "But girls always dress nicer than boys." I said, "That's true. Now go put on the boy equivalent of what she's wearing." He came out wearing this:
Much better. I headed to work for a few minutes and then it was off to school for the concert. Grammie, Papa, and great grandma Dorothy met me there. We heard some awesome music and heard some great singing. Papa and I were laughing and having a great time.
After the concert, I had to come back to work but Jake got to go with the Landacres and play. So I took Iz home and left her with Alex and came back to work. At dinner time we decided to call Westside Take and Bake and get that awesome chicken mushroom pizza and the 6 meat pizza. It's very good there, I think it's my new favorite place.
Saturday was chore day around Casa de Mansfield, to the delight of no one. But like I've said before not every weekend can be filled with merriment and adventures. Sometimes we have chores to do. So when our chores were done, I had to make a quick trip to Ace. Alex came with me and when we were done at Ace, we headed up to Saint Joe's for confession. I'm so very grateful for the sacrament of confession, the ability to unload all our sins and be forgiven is truly a blessing. Our priests are so good about hearing it too. I just love Father George.
When we got home, Mom and I planned our route and we went out and looked at Christmas lights. As we were all starving we decided to get dinner on the way, so we stopped by Baja Burrito and got four burritos and an order of taquitos for Izzy. One of the places we saw had an inflatable nativity scene and I said I've never seen an inflatable nativity scene. Mom pointed out that not only had I seen an inflatable nativity scene before but it was probably at that same house last year. Later, I saw an inflatable outhouse with Santa squatting a grumpy and a roll of TP on the outside of the inflatable lighthouse.
Sunday, refreshed from confession and a good night's sleep, we headed to church. Alex and I were the readers at the 9 o'clock mass, so we got our readings straightened out and practiced and did our best. I love to see you read at church Alex. You're becoming such a wonderful, Catholic, young man. As per standard, you got many compliments on how good your reading was. Father George even said you would be the new teacher to instruct the new generation of lectors. After Mass, Mom and Izzy headed out to Grammy and Papa's house to go make Pirogi's and I took Alex to work at the radio station. Then, Jake and I went and picked up his friend Jack and we went back to the house so they could play Destiny together. At lunch time Jake, Jack and I went to Jack In The Box and when we were done it was time to go get Alex from work. We headed home to rendezvous with the girls and wind or weekend down. You guys are off work and school all week comma so it should be fun for you. I've got one more week of work and then the Christmas festivities can start. I love you guys,
Daddy
Madrigal 2016
Hey kids,
Daddy here. This post is going to appear out of order because I forgot to publish it a week or so ago, oops!
Anywho, it's time again for Madrigal and Alex is once again going to be in it. Last year was not only Alex's first time in Madrigal but Mom and my first time going to it. I have to say it was absolutely outstanding. The singing, the music, the acting and Alex's accent at our table with his buddy Arjan was pretty spot-on too.
This year Alex was a table host and the three girls that were the table servers or Grace, Sage, and Soha. Two of the three of those Alex was very excited about the third... Not so much. Anyway, prior to the event we had a pre party at our house with the family and our friends. Like last year Tia Donna and Uncle PP bought a patronship so they got to choose their table and get tickets for the entire table before they went on sale to the public. So we had the whole family there including Jula and Russell Doc & Yaya, and Liz and Barker even joined us. Michah stayed at our house with Jake and Iz. Yes, we left Jake in charge.
When we got to the Madrigal, Mom and I decided we would be announced as Lord and Lady of Manshire. How awesome is that?! (Mom came up with it) As it turned out, we were just announced as "Pruett Family" Bah. Not to let that deter us from a good time. We sat down and met our host and servers, and let me tell you. Sage, quite chatty that one. Soon, the play started and the castle was filled with singing. Once again the performances were outstanding, including Al as one of the Knights of the squareish table and we had a great time. At one point in the dinner, someone spilled soup down Papa's shirt and Alex dropped a cornish game hen in Great Grandma's lap. After the Madrigal, we headed home. All went their separate ways, and we crashed. You did great Alex, as always. Mom and I are very proud of all your hard work and dedication to Madrigal. I can't wait to see what part you get next year and beyond. I love you guys,
Daddy
Daddy here. This post is going to appear out of order because I forgot to publish it a week or so ago, oops!
Anywho, it's time again for Madrigal and Alex is once again going to be in it. Last year was not only Alex's first time in Madrigal but Mom and my first time going to it. I have to say it was absolutely outstanding. The singing, the music, the acting and Alex's accent at our table with his buddy Arjan was pretty spot-on too.
This year Alex was a table host and the three girls that were the table servers or Grace, Sage, and Soha. Two of the three of those Alex was very excited about the third... Not so much. Anyway, prior to the event we had a pre party at our house with the family and our friends. Like last year Tia Donna and Uncle PP bought a patronship so they got to choose their table and get tickets for the entire table before they went on sale to the public. So we had the whole family there including Jula and Russell Doc & Yaya, and Liz and Barker even joined us. Michah stayed at our house with Jake and Iz. Yes, we left Jake in charge.
When we got to the Madrigal, Mom and I decided we would be announced as Lord and Lady of Manshire. How awesome is that?! (Mom came up with it) As it turned out, we were just announced as "Pruett Family" Bah. Not to let that deter us from a good time. We sat down and met our host and servers, and let me tell you. Sage, quite chatty that one. Soon, the play started and the castle was filled with singing. Once again the performances were outstanding, including Al as one of the Knights of the squareish table and we had a great time. At one point in the dinner, someone spilled soup down Papa's shirt and Alex dropped a cornish game hen in Great Grandma's lap. After the Madrigal, we headed home. All went their separate ways, and we crashed. You did great Alex, as always. Mom and I are very proud of all your hard work and dedication to Madrigal. I can't wait to see what part you get next year and beyond. I love you guys,
Daddy
Monday, December 12, 2016
Weekend recap
Hey kids ,
Daddy here. Friday night, Jake finally got to spend the night at Rudy's house. So, Mom and is he went to bed and cuddled while Alex and I stayed up and watched some TV.
Saturday morning, Mom wakes me up and tells me that the toilet is backed up. "Which one?" I asked. "All of them." she said. Great. It had to be a problem with our septic system. Long story short, I had to locate the overflow valve in our septic tank and open it to see if it was clogged. It was.
It was totally full of water and poop and TP. I didn't know how bad the clog was, so I rolled up my sleeve and stuck my arm down that pipe, while Mom screamed. I'll tell you guys something, when you've been elbow deep in poop and disgusting grossness, you realize, sometimes you've got to do some pretty awful things but it all washes off in the end. While I was trying to get to the bottom of the toilet clogging issue, it came time for Mom and Iz to go to the ballet recital.
I called the guy at Big Valley septic and he was near the area so he decided to come by and take a look at it. He helped me get it unclogged and everything started flowing normal. He noticed my Muse Trucking sweatshirt and asked me if I knew Frank. I told him, "Yes I record with him at the radio station and he's a heck of a nice guy." He smiled and said, "He's my brother-in-law!" I asked him how much I owed him for his trouble and he said nothing. So I'm not sure if that sweatshirt got me out of it or he's just a heck of a nice guy but I do know the next time we have septic trouble I'll be calling that guy. I took a shower and washed my hands 17 times and made my way to the ballet recital 45 minutes late. I didn't miss Izzy's part, thank goodness. But, at intermission Jake called me and told me he and Rudy needed a ride out to Igo to the basketball game so I had to leave before her part. So, I take Jake and Rudy out to Igo for the basketball game while Mom, after watching Izzy's ballet recital with Grandma headed home to get Alex to take him to the final night of Madrigal. After the basketball tournament, which the boys won by the way, they hoisted the tournament trophy, took a couple pictures and we headed home. When we got home, I dropped off Jake and headed out to the Reagans for their Christmas party. Mom and Iz went back for Izzy's 2nd show of the ballet recital, and Jake got to stay home and play Destiny. The Reagans, the Larson's and us had a great visit, as always.
At one point Mack asked me when Mom and Izzy would be there and I took a guess and set the timer on my phone. When Mom arrived and was still saying her Hello's, my timer went off, pretty good guess, old man. Alex ended up getting a ride to the cast party and home from Mr. Lawrence. He got home about half past midnight. I had waited up for him, and as soon as I saw that he was home safe, went straight to bed.
Sunday morning, we went to church like we always do and when we got home, Alex and I got up on the roof and clean the gutters out. Not quite as nasty as sticking my arm down a poop tube, but still pretty nasty. As much as I'd love to say every weekend we get to kick back and relax that is simply not reality. We have chores to do. The chores are done now and the house is in good shape. One more week of school for you guys and then it's two weeks off for Christmas. I love you guys,
Daddy
Daddy here. Friday night, Jake finally got to spend the night at Rudy's house. So, Mom and is he went to bed and cuddled while Alex and I stayed up and watched some TV.
Saturday morning, Mom wakes me up and tells me that the toilet is backed up. "Which one?" I asked. "All of them." she said. Great. It had to be a problem with our septic system. Long story short, I had to locate the overflow valve in our septic tank and open it to see if it was clogged. It was.
At one point Mack asked me when Mom and Izzy would be there and I took a guess and set the timer on my phone. When Mom arrived and was still saying her Hello's, my timer went off, pretty good guess, old man. Alex ended up getting a ride to the cast party and home from Mr. Lawrence. He got home about half past midnight. I had waited up for him, and as soon as I saw that he was home safe, went straight to bed.
Sunday morning, we went to church like we always do and when we got home, Alex and I got up on the roof and clean the gutters out. Not quite as nasty as sticking my arm down a poop tube, but still pretty nasty. As much as I'd love to say every weekend we get to kick back and relax that is simply not reality. We have chores to do. The chores are done now and the house is in good shape. One more week of school for you guys and then it's two weeks off for Christmas. I love you guys,
Daddy
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Thanksgiving 2016
Hey kids ,
Daddy here. Thanksgiving is upon us alteady and this year, we decided to have it at our house. All said and done, we were expecting 17 people!! The events of the long weekend got started on Wednesday. Alex was off all week, but Jake, Izzy, Mom and I had school and work Monday and Tuesday. So, when Wednesday finally got here, we cleaned up the house and got everything set for the big day.
Thursday morning, as per MansClan tradition, we headed out to the Turkey Trot. It's been a few years since we all went, and this year Mom had to bow out in order to get ready for the big day. So the 4 of us went and had a blast.
Remember, Last Trash? Lol . When we got home, we showered and got dressed up and began welcoming our guests. Grammie and Papa were the first to show and Papa brought this Jalapeño beer that was awesome! We had so much food prior to actually eating, I was afraid I'd be full when it was time to eat! I had a very nice visit with Russell and his sister, Andrea. As the night went on, we finally ate, had a nice prayer, and eventually everyone started leaving. Izzy and Violet went to watch TV.
Daddy
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