Monday, December 31, 2012

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2022 by bbryan
December 31, 2022, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

I was trying to think of something meaningful for the last photo of 2012. It could have been something about the year we've had, or how we're looking forward to 2013. Instead, I chose something that I love.....Thug the pug and some of his friends.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

December 30, 2012

December 30, 2012 by bbryan
December 30, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Every year, as part of our Christmas decorations, Donald strings icicle lights around the deck. Tonight, I was sitting on the couch talking to my sister on the phone. I glanced out the windows and noticed a perfect hand print in the size of a small child perfectly framed by the lights. I couldn't help but smile.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

December 29, 2012

December 29, 2012 by bbryan
December 29, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

What can I say? The dog loves any kind of heater.

Friday, December 28, 2012

December 28, 2012

December 28, 2012 by bbryan
December 28, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

It's too bad squirrels are such a nuisance. When they pose like this, they're kind of cute.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

December 27, 2012

December 27, 2012 by bbryan
December 27, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

I don't know if I ever told you about Patrick's goodie bag at Christmas. Last year, when he was brand new, we all wanted to buy him everything in the world. I came up with the idea of a goodie bag, where I could give him things like books and little toys. My mother made the bag, my sister wrote his name, and my mother embroidered over her writing. This year, the bag contained books, a portable potty, a dinner plate, two pairs of pajamas, a UNCC hoodie, and Norm the Niner toy. He's one lucky boy to have three sets of grandparents.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

December 26, 2012

December 26, 2012 by bbryan
December 26, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Finally starting to settle down after the holiday rush.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

December 25, 2012

December 25, 2012 by bbryan
December 25, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Merry Christmas! I hope you all got everything you wished for, and maybe even some things you didn't wish for.

Monday, December 24, 2012

December 24, 2912

December 24, 2912 by bbryan
December 24, 2912, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

A peek into our Christmas Eve.

December 23, 2012

December 23, 2012 by bbryan
December 23, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

I stayed up late Saturday night watching a movie. Of course, the next morning Thug decided to wake up at 5:30, and get me up with him. One of the best parts of getting up so early is seeing a sunrise like this. I wish the iPhone had captured the true beauty.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

December 22, 2012

December 22, 2012 by bbryan
December 22, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Silliness with my mother and sisters.

Friday, December 21, 2012

December 21, 2012

December 21, 2012 by bbryan
December 21, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

I am convinced that I have the best friends in the world. This little turtle came in the mail from my friend Shelly. I can't begin to tell you how much I smiled when I unwrapped him.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

December 20, 2012

December 20, 2012 by bbryan
December 20, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

It's moments like this that make my job worthwhile. The custodian just came in my office with this card, a pack of popcorn and a can of Pepsi. I am touched, honored and maybe even a little misty.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

December 19, 2012

December 19, 2012 by bbryan
December 19, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Cleaned out the fridge today and found this deep in the veggie drawer. I think it was a cucumber.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

December 18, 2012

December 18, 2012 by bbryan
December 18, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

The tree made it indoors, and Donald and Liz got the lights on it. We ran out of time to put the ornaments on. but, it is so nice with the lights in the evenings.

Monday, December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012 by bbryan
December 17, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Guess who likes black beans?

Sunday, December 16, 2012

December 16, 2012

December 16, 2012 by bbryan
December 16, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

What a gray day it was today. Patrick and I were sitting on the swing and noticed the outline of the trees against the cloudy sky. I kind of liked it and wanted to share.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

December 15, 2012

December 15, 2012 by bbryan
December 15, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

We are having the Bryan family gathering today. Patrick is showing off his new Christmas outfit.

Friday, December 14, 2012

December 14, 2012

December 14, 2012 by bbryan
December 14, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

I was a lucky Beebee today. I got babysit this little guy all day. We had fun and played all day.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

December 13, 2013

December 13, 2013 by bbryan
December 13, 2013, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Every once in a while, I come across a recipe that is so easy I have to try it. Like this one; pretzels and Hershey's hugs. They are quite good!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

December 12, 2012

December 12, 2012 by bbryan
December 12, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

First of all. I apologize for not posting a picture yesterday. It just seems like this is an unusually busy time of year. Now to today's photo! My friend Kim surprised me with this little owl last week. I think he's cute!

Monday, December 10, 2012

December 10, 2012

December 10, 2012 by bbryan
December 10, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

I'm not sure if any of you have ever been to a Sheetz, but it's pretty awesome. But, everyone makes mistakes sometimes. True to form, they made their mistake right. This coupon came in the mail today.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

December 9, 2012

December 9, 2012 by bbryan
December 9, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

The decorating continues! We haven't had candles in all the windows for the last few years. However, now that Patrick is old enough to realize what's going on, we wanted to fully decorate the house. I think it's kind of nice.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

December 8, 2012

December 8, 2012 by bbryan
December 8, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Christmas is coming! We picked up our tree last night and are going to let it rest here on the deck for a while. I think the girls are coming in next weekend and we'll decorate.

Friday, December 7, 2012

December 7, 2012

December 7, 2012 by bbryan
December 7, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Once upon a time, Donald lived in Wisconsin when he was working for Eaton. Dottie and Liz were little girls then. While they were there, they were introduced to cheese curds. I found these at our local general store tonight. Guess what? They taste like cheese.

December 6, 2012

December 6, 2012 by bbryan
December 6, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Noticed this on the way home yesterday it seems wine shops are popping up all over the place.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

December 4, 2012

December 4, 2012 by bbryan
December 4, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

I went for my allergy shots today and was greeted by a flock of these guys in the parking lot. Do you think I was disturbing them?

Monday, December 3, 2012

December 3, 2012

December 3, 2012 by bbryan
December 3, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Yesterday was a good picture taking day. I wanted to share another one that I liked. This was taken on the Crystal Pier at Wrightsville Beach. It has been battered by storms so much that it is starting to buckle, which you can see. All the birds seem to know they can hang out at the end without anyone bothering them.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

December 2, 2012

December 2, 2012 by bbryan
December 2, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

Our next door neighbors in Wilmington have been keeping the bird bath full of water. I was delighted to see blue birds taking a bath today!

Saturday, December 1, 2012

December 1, 2012

December 1, 2012 by bbryan
December 1, 2012, a photo by bbryan on Flickr.

We made the annual trip to Enchanted Airlie tonight. After two years of trying to get good pictures, I gave up and just took photos with my phone. I guess that is the secret because I really like how this one turned out!