mixing things up ...

in case you have not noticed
i want to be the first to inform you that
the holidays are here !

to you and yours ...
a merry christmas, hanukkah, kwanzaa
or if you are accessing this site from canada ...
happy whatever they celebrate in america's beret


'tis the season of family and friends
of giving and being thankful*
* again ... assuming you are not canadian

'tis the season of sharing big meals and big fun
as always, it is a time for building choo-choo tunnels

'tis the season of writing letters and collecting cards
and a good time to use your camera's self timer
might also be a good time for dad to work on his "photo smile"

'tis the season for gathering with family
for giving gifts and hosting guests


speaking of family, gifts and guests ...

i would like to introduce you [my guest]
to the newest gift [a baby boy] to our family

that's my cousin ... bentley thomas bahr !

continuing the theme ...
i now offer [gift] the work of a guest photographer
who our family met at the festival of trees

photo credit: patrick mansell

my apologies for recycling an image
that you likely already saw on psu live
or the penn state facebook page

this reminds me ... i have been meaning to talk to you
about all the time you spend online
is your holiday shopping done ?