Buddy is checking Hannah's stocking for goodies

Christmas Morning at Patey North and Joshua is ready to take aim.

Haylie sitting still for a brief instant on Christmas Eve

Hannah seems happy with her fuzzy pillow

And the three youngest wait expectantly for their presents at the Fyfe's on Christmas Eve

Haylie and Ian decorating their tree in the Happy Room. ( The second tree in the family room displays the more fragile ornaments.)

Haylie (lavender) and friends pose with Mr. Snowman

"I just came in for some hot chocolate. That stuff is D-E-E-P!

Oh yes, Santa, we've been very good!

With Joshua, it's not a visit to grandma and grandpa's without a bubble session . . .

And the battle begins!

Mark took this picture of Ed at the Retirement Concert Post Party at the Myerhoff. It was wonderful for Ed, and Mark captioned this picture . . .

Here's my Dad, standing patiently as the accolades start rolling in... the GM of the BSO gave him a glowing introduction. We all know how great he is, but it's great to see other people acknowledge it, too!

"The Two Eds" put on a show of their own after the formal presentations. Here is their poster.

The grandkids on Thanksgiving Night. WAIT, ONE IS MISSING . . .

Aha, here he is! (This shot was actually taken earlier, with Joshua wearing his own creation to the Pre-K Thanksgiving Feast.)

Ian is honing his skills of playing "the egg game" - a fun invention of spooning the egg across the table to grandma

The little guy loved playing in the leaves . . .

. . . And his big sister, too!

Supper break at WJZ turned into left-overs at 4012. The new, improved version of Mark (minus nearly 40 lbs.) doesn't "clean the plate" anymore!

One great l ittle guy. Ian is about 19 months old but thinks he is 6. He owns the world.

The little ones enjoyed their school party.

Lighting is poor but Wonder Woman is wonderful!

Backyard fun - doesn't take much. Just a warm day, a swing and a happy boy.

Hmmm, a red-haired Cleopatra?

Joshua and Buddy having a ritual run through the house