Happy New Year !

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy 2009 !

Emily made the Paper !

Here is Emily in today's Scranton Times. She was so excited ! Way to go Emily !

Merry Christmas !

From our family to your ... Merry Christmas ! I hope Santa brought everyone what they wanted !

Looks Like a White Christmas!

Only two days to go and it is looks like we are going to have a white Christmas !

You Caught Me !

Maggie was caught red handed tearing apart the Christmas Decorations ! She has been a handful this year, and doesn't really care about the naughty or nice list yet. Maybe we will have better luck next year.

2008 Christmas Tree

After a long and exhausting search in frigid temperatures. Annie and Emily picked out and decorated our 2008 Christmas Tree ... I think they did a great job !

Ahh .. yes ... the holiday lights !

After lots of cursing ... the Christmas lights were put up ... need to thaw myself out for a few days now. Every year I ask myself ... why haven't I moved to Florida yet ?

You'll shoot your thigh out kid !

We need to stop giving idiots like Plaxico Burress money. Is there really a need to carry thousands of dollars and to wear hundreds of thousands worth of jewelry out to go to a club. Who are you trying to impress ? You are already an NFL player on a world championship team. If that doesn't impress people ... do you really think the $$ and jewelry will? Total Jackass !

Maggie's Unique Way to Crawl !

Happy 1st Birthday Maggie & Beck !

Talk about looking like they got caught with their hands in the cookie jar. Here are Maggie and Beck enjoying their first taste of birthday cake.

President Obama

Barack Obama supporters were partying well into the night for his hard fought victory. Historic in that he will become our nations first African-American President however I think most people are just happy that it signifies the beginning of the end of George W. Bush's presidency.

At least with me ... I was OK with either McCain or Obama ... either way the country wins.

Hopefully this nasty red state, blue state, liberal, conservative crap ends. Its time we all become Americans.

VOTE TODAY !

I did my part . Now do yours . No matter what candidate you favor ...get out and vote !

Soccer Season Ends Today !

Emily made it through her first soccer season. All in all it was a great season !

Happy Halloween !

Happy Halloween from our little chicken !

October at Newton Lake

Just another beautiful fall day here at Newton Lake. Of course this is the official beginning to the long winters we have here in Northeast PA. Spoke to my neighbors yesterday, and we said our farewells ... we will see them again in April or May ... whenever our hibernation ends.

Terrell Pryor Wishing he went to Penn State !

Actions speak louder than words. Here is Terrell Pryor Wishing he went to Penn State !

Pumpkin Patch 2008

Made our annual trek to the Pumpkin Patch, but it was our first trip with Maggie. All the girls had a great time and mom and dad did too. Click here to see more photos.

Nice Job Annie !

Annie worked hard this weekend on her solar system project. Lots of painting, cutting and glueing, but she pulled it off. Mom and dad helped and Emily helped too by keeping Maggie from eating the planets.

Maggie's thinks she's funny !

Here is Maggie trying to be funny :(

Eleven months old and already she is giving dad a hard time !

Go Emily Go !

Here is Emily making her move on the soccer field. Her team tied today, but it was a perfect day for soccer !

A Grand Farewell !

The Yanks closed the book tonight on Yankee Stadium. Being a life long Yankees fan it was real enjoyable tribute to the old ballpark. I am really glad I got to take one last trip there this year for the Home Run Derby. That being said ... lets turn the page ... already looking forward to seeing what the "new" Yankee Stadium holds in store.

Newton Lake MNF Tailgating 2008

For the second week in a row ... Newton Lake tailgating has been in full swing. Once again we had great weather, cold beer, football and of course great friends.

Congrats Jr Chiefs Cheerleaders !

Congrats to the Lakeland Jr Chiefs "C" Cheerleaders for an impressive showing at the ACCFL Cheerleading Competition. Here is Elisa, Annie and Molly showing off the hardware !

Lakeland Soccer !

Emily's team had its first win today ! Great job ... everyone played great !

Great Start !

A great start to the NFL season last night ... the Giants beat up on the Redskins. Newton Lake tailgating was mid-season form. It was a great night, perfect weather, cold beer and football.

Newton Lake, PA

Here is a photograph highlighting a painting by Linda Drennan of Newton Lake on the newly landscaped outlet. This really is a beautiful addition to the lake.

First Day of School - 2008

Another school year starts today ! Annie & Emily were all excited to get on the bus this morning. Lets see if that excitment continues tomorrow !

Lakeland Soccer - Opening Day 2008

Giana and Emily were all excited as soccer season "kicked" off today ! Here's hoping everyone has a great year !

Annie & Emily hit the Waves!

Here are Annie and Emily in the waves from Brigantine, NJ. Gotta see if we can get some of those waves at Newton Lake !

MMM MMM Good !

Maggie enjoying her first taste of a snocone.

Maggie's first trip to the Beach !

Here is Maggie getting her first crack at digging in the sand. Like her sisters...she loved the beach !

The Ladies of the House

Here is a photo taken of all the women I live with. I am seriously out-numbered.

Big Bass !

Caught this lunker...and it broke my fishing rod into 4 pieces ... but it was worth it :)

2008 MLB Home Run Derby

Headed to the big ball park in the Bronx yesterday with Ed and Paul Sokoloski and Jeff Meta to catch the 2008 Home Run Derby. Had awesome seats .... check out the photos here. http://picasaweb.google.com/KeithYurgosky/2008HomeRunDerby

Here we are in a photo from Getty Images in the background behind David Ortiz and Carlos Zambrano.

Gotta Luv Summer !

Here is Annie getting some air time ... as she jumps into Newton Lake. A great day to be at the lake.

Happy 4th of July !

Here are Annie and Emily doing their best to lift Maggie. Hope everyone has a safe 4th of July.

Some People Have the Life !

Here are the kids enjoying their summer break ... by relaxing in the hot tub.

It must be nice !

What a day !

Maggie had a rough day... too much partying !

Ahh ... the New Boat !

Finally ... after much anticipation ... the MOAB's got a new fishing boat. It's going to be a great summer of fishing ... I can feel it !

Don't forget ... check out the MOABs on their web site. newtonlake.wordpress.com

Weekend Project !

Crappy weather this weekend ... in between the raindrops, I spent time doing work around the house . I did manage to get this wall built. Now if I could just figure out what to plant here. Anyone have suggestions ... let me know?

Knoebels 2008

Made our annual trip to Knoebel's today. The weather ended up cooperating and it was great day.


Spotted this interesting tidbit. At the park, there is tiger that was part of the carousel at the Newton Lake Amusement Park.

PLAY BALL !

Well here they are ... our 2008 Besten's Auto Body Tee Ball team. I think they are ready to take on the Yankees. This is what it's all about ... kids having fun !

I hope everyone has a great season !

First Communion !

Annie received her First Communion today. She did great ... all of her classmates did great as well. Congrats to Annie ! .... and Evan too !

The MOABS are Back for 2008 !

The MOABS returned for the 2008 season ... great night ... calm weather and lots of bullheads.

Remember to visit the MOAB web site for all the 2008 action.

Greenfield Twp Baseball !

Baseball season in Greenfield Twp is starting to ramp up. Volunteers are getting everything ready for opening day. Visit www.greenfieldbaseball.org to stay up-to-date.