Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Christmas 2008 was fun


Christmas 2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here are Nick, Christopher, Naomi and David at the gift opening at Granny's. Later we played what Nigel called "Greed" which involved opening presents and taking previously opened ones... lots of fun. For more pictures of Christmas they're on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/nealea/sets/72157611673900719/

Santa and Rudolph


Christmas 2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

A.K.A. Russell and Nick. This was at our house where we had a gift opening before going over to Granny's

Christmas 2008 Dinner


Christmas 2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here we are around the Christmas dinner table for turkey (of course).

Christmas 2008 group picture


Christmas 2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here we all are at Margery's on Christmas Day getting ready for the group picture. Jane unfortunately is behind Finn, who is beside David and Katy (standing). Second row is Catherine, Margery, Ros, Leslie, Jeannine. Standing are Russell, Naomi, Darlene, Nick (on knees), Nigel, and Geneve. For the formal shot (which includes me) go to my ("NealeA") flickr page.

Buker-Adams family in snow


Christmas 2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Finnegann isn't quite sure what to make of the snow. This was taken in Margery's back yard on Christmas Day, 2008.

It's been a heck of a December


Christmas 2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

This nice picture was taken by Naomi after one of many snowfalls we've had. Once every few decades cold air from up north gets stuck at the coast and the moist air off the Pacific dumps lots of snow on us. Happened this year.

Thursday, November 27, 2008


Here I am as a bishop - a walk on in role - in a production of Saint Nicolas by Benjamin Britten that was put on at Christ Church Cathedral on November 3. The tenor Benjamin Butterfield played the part of Nicolas. I was one of about ten bishops who were part of a Council of Nicea scene. With me here are Bert Allsop, Howard Teasley, and Graham Rawlings
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Friday, November 14, 2008

The Baptism


_BYS4387, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Jim makes the sign of the cross on a squirming Finnegan. At left are the new godparents.

Finnegan's baptism


_BYS4388, originally uploaded by NealeA.

These wonderful pictures of were taken by Bayne Stanley, who is a professional photographer (as you can see), and who graciously gave them to the people being baptized or their families.

FinnbySofa


FinnbySofa, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Up to no good, of course.

JaneAware


JaneAware, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Momma Jane is pretty busy these days. Glad she can relax a bit when the family comes over.

FinnandJam


FinnandJam, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Trying a little bread and jam on a visit to the grandparents. It was Neale's home baked bread so it had to be good.

FinnandtheMohawkMan


FinnandtheMohawkMan, originally uploaded by NealeA.

The awesome pair, Finnegan and Russell. Russell got this haircut for the baptism.

Ros-FollowsThough


Ros-FollowsThough, originally uploaded by NealeA.

One thing my dear wife is good at in hockey is follow through!

RosOutofGoal


RosOutofGoal, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Charging out after a short corner. Unfortunately the team lost.

RosOutfoxedHer


RosOutfoxedHer, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Ros got the ball behind the defender. Game on Nov. 9.

Friday, October 03, 2008

Christmas story




I really do have to post this. A bit early for Christmas perhaps. But it's the story. Sort of... from Maggi's blog.

Wednesday, October 01, 2008


Seeing Sandra off at the airport.
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Granny and Finn. It appears he's going to walk pretty early, which will keep his parents busy.
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The aunt and her nephew... Naomi and Finn.
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