Trackside

     Years ago a restaurant that was the heart of a town was burned beyond repair in a fire.  It was a place I had gone to since moving to this area in '90.  Many a special dinner was shared there and it was sad to see it go.  I guess in some sort of quite protest I have never gone back even though a gorgeous new building stands where the old train depot once stood.  Until now.  It was a snowy Friday and the kickoff to a much needed holiday vacation.  So we needed burgers...and I needed a Blue Moon.  The Trackside had the typical sports bar/burger feel but with a great staff, some cool decor and some original burgers it was pretty nice.  I've never had Taylor ham and a fried egg on a burger but I just might have to have another one soon to be sure I liked it as much as I think I did! ;)

Adult Retro Skate

     I busted out a glittery sweater and rocked some massive silver hoops to get into the mood.  The crew met up at Big Wheel for a night of skating, singing and laughing.  It was a small crowd but the size didn't mean it was dull...it was a blast. 
     On December 20th just two years ago I lost my mother.  This day was a rough one in which I skated between moods...this night was one for skating between friends.  I am lucky to have them.  My Mom was quite the skater and I'm sure she was somewhere singing along with us. 

The Voice Made Me Cry

       The opening to The Voice had me instantly in tears.  Little children held up signs with the names of the victims from the tragic shooting while the judges sang a lovely song.  A candle was lit for each life lost.  The holidays were bittersweet this year but those little ones were in all of our thoughts.

MudWorks Does Mt. Airy

     The Stratakos Family treated the staff to the buffet at Mt. Airy.  We made many trips to the many sections and stuffed our faces with food.  The real fun came when we played a game which allowed us to steal gifts from one another.  Pics of the staff made the night complete...well, that and just a few coins dropped into some slot machines. 

New Bridge

     The new bridge opened on Monday, December 17th.  It is gorgeous.  I picked the kids up from school and we headed straight there.  I drove slowly to take it all in...new lights, nice design and smooth road.  This bridge was completely dismantled and rebuilt and we have watched the entire process.  All of this time we have been going to town with a detour and it feels weird now to have it back.  We went one way and turned around to come the other.  A new day...a new bridge. 

It's a Wonderful Life

     Our small town theater showed this film days before Christmas which made the whole thing so much more magical.  I had seen bits and pieces of this film but never the complete story.  With every seat packed we smiled together at the piece of holiday sweetness that is this classic. 

Play It Again Sam

     We headed off to upstate NY to watch another production starring Mark.  This time it was a tiny cast with a huge spirit.   I was new to this Woody Allen story so it was extra fun.  I laughed, I giggled...there might even have been a guffaw or two! Another great job by Mark!