Then we invited our family to come back to our house for pizza and more cupcakes, where all Patrick wanted to do was open presents. It was great to have everyone over, and see some Kindercare friends we haven’t seen in a quite some time.

We just got the “Thomas Camera” back from being developed (I don’t remember the last time I had to develope a film camera, I had to ask the photo counter tech for help filling out the form!).  So here they are. We had one picture develop with out a background, and one background that developed without a picture. With a little help from photoshop I have put the two together and I think they came out pretty good.

Thanks to all for came to Gymboree, and our house and for all presents. Now that the pictures are in, we will be sending the thank you’s out on Monday morning.

So we have moved into our house (more on the move in and pics of the house later) and now that we are settled (for the most part) we have added someone to our family. Her name is Tessie and you can see her pictures below!

You asked, I delievered. Pictures of the house we are purchasing.

Well, I have been working 3 jobs (my regular job, teaching at CCAC and doing some development on the side). Kaylea has been trying to hold down the fort (she is going a great job, although she might not believe me).

On a bit of a whim she decided to take the flying leap and see if we were in a position to purchase a house. Guess what! We were! And we are!

So we started looking, we found a great morgage person and a great real estate agent, and saw a few great homes, some not so great homes, and fantasized about a few we could never afford (we can dream can’t we?).

We made an offer, had it accepted, we have gotten through most of our contengiencies in about 5 days. All that is left is for the morgage to get finished up (I think those are the right words) and with a dash of luck, we will close at the end of the month.

For those interested, the house is in West Mifflin (the only bad part is no FIOS).

What a whrilwind it has been since January!

…well for us at least. We have had a recently rash of bad luck that seems to be continuing. So, we decided to start our Christmas routine a bit early this year. Now, we don’t have our outside decore up, nor do we have our tree up, but we (well me really) decided to start our Christmas trips early this year. This past weekend we drove up to Overly’s Country Christmas at the Westmoreland Fair Grounds (about 45 minutes North East of our house). We drove through the lights, then walked through the Christmas Village.

Patrick loved the lights, and rode the train ride. Said Hi to the horses and watch the trains. We talked to the Christmas Tree, donkey and sheep. We purchased our usual food and, of course sweets.

Below there are a few pictures and you can find the rest here or here.

Hi all,

Things here in the Simbeck household are moving right along. Since September, we have had water poured in our car’s gas tank, Kaylea had a giant kidney stone, and of course Halloween with lots of great Patrick pictures.

Also, I am going to be teaching in the spring again at CCAC South, which is great news!

Dispite the bad news, and inconviences we are all doing well, and getting ready for the holidays. Below are a just a few of the great photo’s we have taken over the last two months. Also Patrick’s fall school pictures looked great and we can’t wait for the Christmas ones to come in the coming week!

You can see the rest of them here

Yes, ladies and gentalmen, it is true. Mr. Patrick is now 2!

Patrick now weighs in 24 pounds and 13 ounces, and is 33.5 inches tall.

Check out more pics from the two parties.

So I have been on a blogging vacation lately. I use to post monthly updates with pictures and all. I have been a bit lax to say the least.

So what has been going on… lots. We went on vacation to Kaylea’s family home in the Pocono’s, then to her father’s house. From there we went took Patrick to his first real amusment park (Dutch Wonderland), and his first ride on a steam train (Strousburg Railroad). We relaxed, and had a great time.

I am now teaching at CCAC on Thursday evenings. I was hired right after we got back from Vacation to teach Intro to Programming at the West Mifflin Campus. In addition I am still working at my full time job, and working on smaller projects with friends.

 Earlier this summer we saw Dinosaurses at the Carneige Museaum, and visited with family. I have posted a small sample of our pictures below. You can see the rest at http://bsimbeck.smugmug.com.