13 years

Today Cathy & I celebrated our 13 year together-ness. Seems just like yesterday we met and were kids ;) 143 hun!

The most wonderful time of the year

Merry Christmas too all!

This year was pretty awesome, Davey was really into rippin' into the presents. He knew right what to due, he was afraid of Santa tho. We did a lot of visiting and hanging out at the house enjoying the season. Now cue the pics!


Davey visiting Santa at the annual Silfies house hopping

Davey showing Great Nana Snyder how it's done


Snyder Santa's in disguise


OK without the glasses and mustaches


Jon found the old man's glasses...well and Snyder nose too!


Davey refueling and ready to tear it up


Gizmo helps Davey open his gifts


Davey Christmas morning with his sit-n-spin


Santa loves pets too!


My gift to Cathy - 1st Edition circa 1936


Davey got more balls!


Davey with Daddy (pre-Tea 6:30am)


Davey's expression over and over was Oooo...Oooo!!!


and nothing beats playing with the toys


and their spent!

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Santa comes to Macungie

Yesterday the Macungie Fire-fighters came to our development to spread the holiday chear & to raise safety awareness to the kids. David was amazed by the loud sirens but scared once again by the Fatman in the red suit.


Thanks Macungie Firefighters!

The busy time of year

So I have neglected to post anything for about two weeks now...sorry Blogger fans. Been very busy with work, shopping, holiday partys, etc. I am headed into a nice winter break so I should be able to catch my breath.

This past weekend we decided to stay warm by the fire and chill at home base since the weather was crappy. Here are some pictures of Davey chillin'...I mean staying warm.


Hey Ladies...How you doing?


Mini Spielberg


I'm gonna get you Daddy!


Sleepy time


Two Dave's

Here are also some photos from this Sunday's winter mix storm:


Low clouds from the Mountain




Looks like snow but it's ice


Max had to try it out...now she can stand on the ice which makes he not want to go out

Ugly Sweater Party 2007

Here are some notable photos from the 2007 Ugly Sweater Party hosted by Patti & Josh Fryuaff


Nice earings hun!


The Yawns


Raf got BOD


Josh got TP

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Happy Birthday Gage & Refinery Holiday

This weekend we had two parties, today it was our Nephew Gage's Birthday so we trotted up thru the snow to wish him the best. Gage if you are reading this, say WOOHOO I'm on the internet! Above was a nice shot of Grandma Stettler with her grandson's David & Gage.

Davey was having a good time chasing Gage around

Here is Davey explaining to everyone that he is ok


Davey enjoyed watching Gage opening his gifts


Happy Birthday Gage

Yesterday we had a mini Refinery Reunion at Gloria's house, it was great to see some of the old crew!



David got to meet some new friends too

Tree Time & a Reunion

This past week I was off from work so needless to say it was nice. Nice to spend time with the families for Thanksgiving...and most of all to spend time home chillin' with Cat & Davey. Today my last day off we decided to carry on our tradition. Each year since Cat & I have been married we went for our Christmas tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. This year we knew it would be more fun since Davey is walking...I mean trying to run now!


Davey kneeling down for a break


Momma and son bundled up


Davey watching Dad saw down the tree


Giving a hand


Another fun thing this week was waking up at all different times mostly super early. Cheerios anyone? :)

Lastly we went to our 10 year Northern Lehigh High School Reunion, it was great to see some old faces.

TOP: David Stopp, Patrick Gross, Todd Reeve, Tadd Williams, Daryl Long, Alica Zukas
MIDDLE: Joan Keagon (hiding), Seth Frebolin, Rachael Peichler, Erica Hartzel, Missy Troxell, Tracey Nunnamacher, Lindsay Hieser, Sandy Utsch, Amanda Krause, Dave Snyder
BOTTOM: Kevin Graver, Dana Ruth, Nick Rooney, Kristy Gehman, Cathy Tift, Jessica Barheight

Another Photo Op

First Snow, Brohairs, Chuck E. Cheese & a Big Boy Chair

Today we woke up to find our first snowfall of the winter season...well it's still fall but it sures feels and looks like winter.


Here is our lil' guy chillin


Best dessert ever...a snowball :)


In total I think we got about 2 inches...still falling as of 5pm too.


Davey wanted to feel it first hand


Got a handful and it's cold!


My brohair Jon stopped over Saturday night to watch the UFC fight. Nothing beats a Black -n- Tan at the Snyder's Pub!

Nana Snyder & Cathy took Davey this past week to Chuck E. Cheeses here are some pics from the fun day.


Moma & Davey


Unkee Jason & Nana Snyder teaching Davey how to play basketball


Cow Tipping anyone


Lil' Builder


Our Monkey


Let's move some dirt!


After a long day nothing beats resting with Dad.


Also big thanks to Grandma Stettler for giving Davey his first big-boy rocker. This is a special chair as my Mom used it when she was a little girl and Jon & I used it when we were kids. Davey loves to sit in it. He is getting so big so fast.