December 31, 2010

AGH Adds Pediatrician

BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital announced this week the addition of pediatrician Anita K. Pascucci, D.O. to the Atlantic General Hospital/Health System Medical Staff. Pascucci will begin seeing patients at the Atlantic Health Center primary care practice Jan. 10 to help address the demand for pediatrics in Worcester County. Pascucci received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Philadelphia, Pa. along with a masters in biomedical...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You're eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But you'd be wise to take this one step at a time to allow new developments to come through. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You're almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two,...READ MORE

Ways To Survive Bond Bubble

OCEAN CITY – After two equity downturns in the past 10 years, many investors have sought refuge in U.S. Treasuries. A growing appetite for lower-risk bonds has driven prices up and yields down; in early November, three-year Treasuries yields were hovering around a meager 0.5%. But a portfolio that relies too heavily on this kind of strategy now may face very real problems later. Although the Consumer Price Index has risen only 1.1% this year, the long-term average inflation rate was 3.0%,...READ MORE

Things I Like

My kids' faces on Christmas morning

 Warm cupcakes

 A puppy's smooth belly 

How my son says his prayers

 All-day snow storms 

Driving around the day after a big storm

 he writings of Dr. Suess 

A new snow shovel

 The sweet smell of baking

 A vehicle with a great defrost 

Fast starts to a book
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Church Mouse Makes Donation

The Church Mouse Thrift Shop/St Paul's Episcopal Church Berlin recently presented a donation to Believe in Tomorrow’s The House by the Sea in Ocean City. Profits from the Church Mouse are the main source of outreach giving for St Paul’s Church.  The  shop is located at 101 North Main Street in downtown Berlin. Above are Cathy Wasiuta and her daughter Julianna of Annapolis, Wayne Littleton of the House by the Sea and Helen Wiley, coordinator of The Church Mouse...READ MORE

Angel Food Ministries Menu On The Web

Members of the community are welcome to view the January menu for Angel Food Ministries at angelfoodministries.com or on the website of Community Church at Ocean Pines, which is ccaop.org, click on outreach, then Angel Food.  The ministry is an outreach ministry that provides quality food at reasonable prices.  Orders may be placed at Community Church on specific dates or on-line through Jan. 22. Above, Tom Ayd, a volunteer with Community Church's Angel Food Ministries, carries a box...READ MORE

SD Band Boosters Award Scholarships

The Stephan Decatur Band Boosters granted three band students $500 scholarships to continue their education after high school.  These students were Hanna Mullins, Kelly Mouholland and Tracy Morey. Pictured, above from left, are band director JD Foell, Mullins, Band Boosters President Lynne Astarb and Color Guard Director Karen Krummel. ...READ MORE

M.U.S.H.E. Holds Luncheon

Members of the annual M.U.S.H.E. (Men Uttering Sonnets of Heartfelt Emotion) luncheon in support of the Cricket Center make plans for the annual event on Feb. 14. The event features favorite male community leaders reciting poetry to their loves. Pictured, from left, are Emma Klein, Todd Crosby, Nancy Howard, Terry Edwards, Wendy Myers and Pete Buesgens. ...READ MORE

Lioness Club Donates To OCES

The Ocean City Lioness Club presented a check for $2,500 to Ocean City Elementary School for its Jurdy Green Environmental Program. The money was raised through a fundraiser held by the Lioness Club in November.  Pictured from the Lioness organization are Charlotte Montgomery, Karen Bradshaw and Ashely Furbay. Also pictured are fourth grade teacher Wendi Eitel, OCES Principal Irene Kordick and OCES Assistant Principal Karen Marx. ...READ MORE

Open Houses This Week

WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Coconut Malorie 60th Street Bayfront Open Daily 1BR w/ Views Jim White ReMax Premier Properties 410-726-9026 OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205 WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor's Watch Golf...READ MORE

OCES Honors Students Of The Month

Ocean City Elementary School recently honored the December Students of the Month. First grade winners were, first row from left, Ryan Sweeney, Laurie Michael, Natalie Elko, Abigail Greenwood, Milena Olerta and Bahar Yucel; second graders, second row, Brandon Day, Koby Higgins, Mackenzie Barrett, Amaya Dischinger and Dillon Brown; third graders, third row, Alessia Matha, Abbie Baker, Cory Braica, Justice Paige, Rhiannon Howard and McKayla Oates; and fourth graders, back row, Madelynn Bacon,...READ MORE

BES Honors Students Of The Month

Buckingham Elementary School recently announced its December Students of the Month. First grade honorees were Frankie Richwalski, Avery Braciszewski, Cannon Colcord and Alexis Walker. Second grade winners were Daniel Ridenour, Da'Mir Camper, Judah Matlock, Jamie Adams, Esa'ias Spence and Ambria Cooper. Above, third grade honorees were, from left, Zachary Hickman, Jalen Planter, Elliette Baker and Shazeen Ishfaq. Below, honored fourth grade students Allison Hunter, Colby Figgs, Kayla Parker,...READ MORE

MBS Delivers Christmas Spirit

Students from Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School delivered breakfast bags filled with donated items to area seniors in need of some Christmas Spirit. Above, Santa’s delivery crew included Ryan McLaughlin and Matthew Rankin. ...READ MORE

OCES Enjoys Visitors From Assateague

Students in Monica Piern's second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School enjoyed a visit from Angela Baldwin and Meghan Sochowski from Assateague State Park.  The students enjoyed learning all about owls and were fascinated when they got to observe real owls up close.  Pictured are Layla Chrysanthis, Julianna Fohner, Elizabeth Coates, Allison Marx and Baldwin holding a "Screech Owl". ...READ MORE

BIS Students Record Public Service Announcement

Jason Hearne and Lindsey Jones were chosen to represent Berlin Intermediate School and the 6th Grade Dolphin Team at Berlin Intermediate School for their outstanding dedication and hard work during their service learning experience. They traveled to WOCM 98.1 to record a public service announcement about the Maryland Coastal Bays. Above, Hearne and Jones are shown live on the air with DJ Bigler. ...READ MORE

Ornaments Made From Silver Nitrate at SDHS

Stephen Decatur High School Accelerated Chemistry teacher Fran Brittingham, right, instructs senior Leigh Anne Flounlacker and junior Brooke McGrath on how to make Christmas ornaments out of silver nitrate and other compounds. ...READ MORE

WPS Holds Annual Christmas Concert

Worcester Prep’s Choral groups in Upper School and Middle School performed at the Annual Christmas Concert and the All-School Assembly. The school’s ensemble also sang at the Atlantic Hotel, Gull Creek, Adult Medical Day Care in Snow Hill, Mallard Landing, and the Taylorville United Methodist Church. Some of the members are, front from left, Meredith Soule´, Thomas Thornett, Justin Canakis, Akshay Rajshekar, Michael Dayton-Jones, Michael Durkin and Thomas Buas; second row,...READ MORE

We Remeber Those We Have Lost

Anna M. Vail STOCKTON – Anna Mae Vail, 81, died Saturday, Dec. 25, at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Watkins Glenn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Angelo Lewis Notarfonzo and Gladys Bertha Isham Notarfonzo. She is survived by her husband, Carryl M. Vail, and children, Richard Angelo Ewing of Webster, N.Y., Andrew John Ewing of Parsonsburg, Sherry Schoenheit of Hamlin, N.Y., Teresa Ann Markidis of Ontario, N.Y., Tammy Christine Ewing and her husband, Jason Brown of...READ MORE

DNA Solves Year-Old Burglary

BERLIN – An Ocean City man was arrested on burglary charges this week after DNA analysis linked him to the break-in of a Berlin business last January. Last Jan. 22, Maryland State Police troopers and Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) detectives responded to Atlantic Aquatec on Route 50 near Berlin for a reported burglary. The investigation revealed a suspect or suspects entered the building and stole a number of items including power tools. No suspect was identified and the...READ MORE

Decatur Wrestlers Finish 1st Half Strong

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team wrapped up the first segment of its 2010-2011 campaign on a high note last week, beating Patuxent and Wicomico in a dual meet to finish with a perfect 6-0 mark going into the holiday break. The Seahawks dominated the early part of the season, jumping out to a 6-0 record including a perfect 3-0 mark in the Bayside Conference. Decatur also had a strong showing in its own War on the Shore tournament in early December, finishing 15th out of the...READ MORE

Storm Cancels Coleman Tournament

BERLIN- Last weekend’s snowstorm forced the cancellation of the annual John Coleman Tournament, which was scheduled to be hosted by the Stephen Decatur girls’ varsity basketball team this week. The Seahawks were set to host the annual John Coleman Tournament this week, featuring the three public high school teams in Worcester County along with three at-large invitees, but Mother Nature had other ideas. School officials decided on Monday to cancel the event, which was set to take...READ MORE

Seahawks Win First Tournament Game

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team upheld it end of the bargain on the first day of the inaugural Governor’s Challenge this week, beating Woodbridge, 50-47, for one of just three wins by Maryland teams on Day One. Decatur competed this week in the first annual Governor’s Challenge at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center this week. The inaugural event features many of the top high school basketball teams from Maryland’s Eastern Shore and beyond,...READ MORE

Twisters Gymnastics Scores Big in Invitational

BERLIN- Twisters Gymnastics enjoyed a big day at the 6th Annual Beach Party Invitational it hosted recently at its facility in Berlin, winning the championship in two levels and finishing second in four others. Twisters won the team championship in both Level 2 and Level 5, while finishing second in levels 3, 4, 6 and 7. The Twisters also collected several individual championships during the meet, which featured over 80 gymnasts from all over the region. At Level 2, which is a fairly new...READ MORE

Coach Honored For 200th Season Win

Worcester County Board of Education members last week honored Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team for another outstanding season. Junior Co-Captain Nick Craven was recognized for making First Team-All Conference, while Coach Bob Knox was honored for collecting his 200th career win this season, a record accomplished by only a dozen other coaches in Maryland high school football history. Pictured above is School Board President Bob Hulburd, Craven, Knox, Superintendent Dr. Jon Andes and...READ MORE

Player Of The Year Honored

Stephen Decatur girls’ varsity soccer standout Leigh Ann Flounlacker was honored last week by the Worcester County Board of Education for earning the Bayside Conference Player of the Year award after the 2010 season. Flounlacker was outstanding again this season, recording 197 saves, bringing her career total to 564. Flounlacker will take her A game to Elizabeth College next year after finishing her senior year. She is also a lacrosse standout at Decatur. Pictured above, from left are...READ MORE

SDHS Varsity Golf Honored

Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team was honored last week by the Worcester County Board of Education. The Seahawks swept most of the season honors including Bayside South champions, Co-Bayside Conference champions, C0-District champions, Worcester County champions and Battle of Berlin champions. Jake Miller was Bayside Conference Player of the Year. Pictured above is School Board president Bob Hulburd, Coach Jim Krall, Miller, Joe Iacona, Connor Gebhart, Superintendent Dr. Jon Andes and...READ MORE

Berlin Plans NYE Ball Drop

BERLIN – Despite the abnormal level of snowfall last weekend, Berlin is still on schedule to host its first ever New Year’s Eve celebration. When asked if the Christmas blizzard had sidelined the festivities in any way, Economic Development Director Michael Day said that everything was, “going ahead as planned.” Day did bring up the potential trouble wind or further precipitation might cause, but wasn’t aware of any foul weather in the forecast as of mid-week. With...READ MORE

14-Member Team Worked 32 Hours Straight In Storm

OCEAN CITY – Mother Nature graced Ocean City with the gift of a blizzard this holiday season. As of Wednesday, the Ocean City Public Works Department was able to slow down long enough to take the time to discuss their snow removal efforts during the week. According to Public Works Manager Dick Malone, when any big snowstorm approaches Ocean City the department prepares by making sure the salt trucks are filled and the plows and loaders are on hand. “Our pre-storm work means getting...READ MORE

New West OC Fire Station On Track For April Opening

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department’s Station 5 is on track with its estimated completion date and under budget, despite the icy conditions thrown its way the last couple weeks. Construction began this past summer on the new fire station, located in West Ocean City. The building is on track to be complete in about two months. “We are on schedule for a March 1 completion and are under budget,” Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) President James L. Jester...READ MORE

AGH Eyes Health Partnerships

BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) and seven area churches have joined forces to offer free health management services to the community to help adopt healthier lifestyles and change the healthcare paradigm from “healing” to “preventing.” These efforts take place in the partnering churches where parishioners are better able to access the resources. Educational sessions on healthy eating and exercise as well as regular height, weight and blood pressure checks...READ MORE

Ashley Alone In Opposition To Sprinkler Mandate

OCEAN CITY –The discussion on the town adopting state issued building code amendments, including the requirement to install sprinkler systems in newly built single-family homes, came to its resting place during last week’s Mayor and City Council meeting. According to a letter written last month by City Engineer Terry McGean, on Jan. 1, 2010 the state recognized the 2009 International Building Code, and the International Energy Conservation Codes, replacing the 2006 version of these...READ MORE

Winterfest On Pace To Exceed Revenue Figures

OCEAN CITY – Although snow forced its closure on Sunday and Monday, the resort’s Winterfest of Lights approaches its final weekend of operations on pace to exceed last year’s revenue figures. Winterfest received 1,178 “hearty souls” on Tuesday night, according to Director of Recreation and Parks Tom Shuster. It turned out to be a solid turnout compared to other Tuesday nights, Shuster said. “One of the interesting consequences of having the snow fall is that...READ MORE

Where To Eat Around Town

West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines 707 Sports bar & grille 12702 Old Bridge Road (Route 707), West Ocean City • 410-213-9507 We may have changed hands, but we are still the same locally known Sports Bar in West Ocean City, and yes we are open everyday 11a.m.-2 a.m. Everything on our menu is made to order from our Homemade Soups, Salads,  new and improved Crab Dip, Mussels, the only place that serves the “Full Wing” Quesadillas, 1/2 lb. Burgers, Crab cakes, Fresh cut...READ MORE

Who's Playing Where And When

707 Sports Bar & Grille 410-213-9507 12702 Old Bridge Road, West OC Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party With Tranzfusion Every Saturday: Karaoke with Hey Mick, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party With DJ JJ Saturday, Jan. 1: TBA Clarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy.   Ocean Club: Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party With First Class, Power Play & Arizona Saturday, Jan. 1:...READ MORE

What's Going On Around Town

Jan. 2: Breakfast Fundrasier 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Community Church, Ocean Pines. All proceeds benefit Volunteers In Missions trip to Nashville, Tenn. to aid flood victims. Menu includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost: $6, at the door. Jan. 2: KC Breakfast Buffet 9 a.m.-noon, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Includes coffee and juice. Cost: $9, adults; ages 9 and under $5. For more information, 410-524-7994. Jan. 5: Delmarva Hand Dancing 5:30-9 p.m.,...READ MORE

What Others Are Saying

Moving Maryland Toward Budget Sanity Maryland's Spending Affordability Committee found itself in a difficult situation. The group of legislators and a few outside experts is supposed to make a recommendation to the governor of how much the budget can increase in the next year without outpacing the growth of the state's economy. But with the economy still weak and the budget in a shambles after the end of the federal stimulus program, the committee would have found itself in the business of...READ MORE

Between The Lines

It seems fitting on the last day of 2010 to look ahead and make some bold, and not so bold, predictions for the year ahead. Here are a few I have on my mind: -- There will be no need to keep the snow shovels out, as not one inch of snow will accumulate locally in 2011. -- Ocean City will choose wood as the chosen surface for the new Boardwalk, dismissing a proposal to use a concrete tram lane, disguised as wood, along part of it. -- Designated smoking areas recently approved by the Ocean City...READ MORE

Look Elsewhere For Boardwalk Ideas

Editor: Regarding the discussion about what the Ocean City Boardwalk should be made of, I can say that I have visited more beaches around the country and the world than most other citizens of Ocean City. When I was a lifeguard in Ocean City in 1946, the Boardwalk was entirely of wood construction. Somewhere about the mid-50s the commercial part of the Boardwalk was replaced with concrete. It was recognized that the heavy traffic in that area was too much for the wood to bear. Constant...READ MORE

Storm Cancels Year’s Final Berlin Council Meeting

BERLIN – Because of the heavy snowfall over the weekend, Berlin’s Mayor and Council did not meet on Monday. This week’s agenda, which included a revision to town policy regarding cell phones, gas cards and a request for a 60-day extension for EDU resolution by Schuster Properties, will be tabled until the Jan. 10 council meeting. When asked about the agenda, Town Administrator Tony Carson provided a brief explanation for each item. He clarified that the amendment to town policy...READ MORE

Family Wants Others Aware Of Thin Ice Dangers

OCEAN CITY – The bitterly cold weather that has persisted for the last month or so, coupled with last weekend’s first significant snowfall of the year, has created a winter wonderland of sorts in the resort area with frozen ponds, creeks, canals and even large swaths of the bay, but danger lurks beneath the apparently frozen surface. Frozen bodies of water have always held a fascination for young children and even some adults, but local officials this week are warning area residents...READ MORE

Motorist Sentenced In Canal Crash

OCEAN CITY – A Fenwick Island, Del. woman who crashed her vehicle into a midtown bayside canal in November before being rescued by a local man pleaded guilty this week in District Court to driving under the influence and was sentenced to a year in jail, all but one month of which was suspended. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Nov. 15, Ocean City resident Christopher Sullivan, general manager of Yang’s Palace restaurant on 53rd Street, was sleeping in his apartment over the establishment when...READ MORE

Elementary School Spanish Program In Jeopardy

NEWARK – Board of Education officials last week got a first hand look at a highly successful program teaching young students Spanish as a second language in a handful of Worcester elementary schools. A multi-dimensional program installed in both Snow Hill and Pocomoke Elementary Schools is teaching young students Spanish as a second language, along with associated cultural, historical, geographical and even scientific lessons associated with the content. The initiative, part of the ELL...READ MORE

Legislature To Discuss Youth Concussions

BERLIN – With the opening of the General Assembly near, dozens of bills of local and state interest have already been pre-filed in advance of the session. The Maryland General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 12 with several new faces in place on both sides of the aisle. Already 24 bills have been pre-filed in the House with another seven pre-filed in the Senate. The following is a brief look as some of the legislation to be discussed: (BULLET)House Bill 1-Youth Athletes and Concussions: In...READ MORE

Shockley Appointed To Circuit Court Bench

BERLIN – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley this week appointed local attorney Brian Shockley to fill the vacancy on the Worcester County Circuit Court bench created by the retirement of long-time Judge Theodore Eschenberg last summer. O’Malley chose Shockley from a shortened field of five candidates, which also included sitting Worcester County Master Mary Margaret “Peggy” Kent along with prominent local attorneys Regan J.R. Smith and Kathryn...READ MORE

City Hall Open House Focuses On OCDC’s Efforts

OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council’s Open House returns for its 15th year on Saturday with this year’s event featuring the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC). OCDC was incorporated in 2000 and is a non-profit organization aimed at revitalizing downtown Ocean City. The corporation’s efforts target the Inlet to 17th Street area. In the past, OCDC has achieved many milestones. Its public art program has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions for...READ MORE

First-Degree Murder Trial Postponed Till March

SNOW HILL – The trial of a Pennsylvania man charged with first-degree murder after allegedly running over his elderly mother several times with his vehicle has been delayed to March. Steven Frederick Molin, 58, of Darby, Pa., remains behind bars this week, awaiting trial on a first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Emily Belle Molin also of Darby. Pre-trial posturing and motions continued this week in advance of Molin’s trial, which was originally set to begin on Monday, the...READ MORE

Soft Opening At Casino A Hit

BERLIN – The new Casino at Ocean Downs got a shakedown cruise this week with state lottery officials, hundreds of local American Legion members and other invitees pulling slot machine handles and testing out the facility in advance of its public opening set for next Tuesday. The Casino at Ocean Downs hosted a soft opening of sorts on Wednesday with Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Committee members on hand to conduct a controlled demonstration of the facility’s roughly 700...READ MORE

Resident Looks To Raise Lyme Awareness

OCEAN CITY – A local man’s New Year’s resolution is to find a solution in the prevention and the spreading of Lyme disease. Justin Michalski, a local businessman, wants to form support for a Lyme disease awareness campaign, “Lead and Lyme”, through schools in surrounding local communities to get some action off the ground. “I am hoping to get enough people involved in our local communities, and by local communities I mean individual school systems,”...READ MORE

Large Snow Drifts Challenged County Public Works Crews

SNOW HILL – Much like his counterparts at the municipal and state level, Worcester County Public Works Director John Tustin attributed the fast response to Sunday’s snowstorm to the efforts of county employees, who were willing to cut short their holiday weekend to clear the streets. “They’re a great bunch of guys,” said Tustin. “We’re very blessed in that.” The blizzard, which began on Christmas evening, buried much of Maryland under nearly more...READ MORE

Mayor Hearing Support After Atlantic Hotel Decision

BERLIN – While some questioned Berlin Mayor Gee Williams’ decision to intercede in a Historic District Commission (HDC) ruling, it doesn’t seem likely, at this point, there will be any backlash from it, either legally or from residents. “I’ve never gotten so much support,” said Williams, claiming that several people have approached him with positive attitudes over the issue. “Really, the support is overwhelming.” The issue began in November, when...READ MORE

No Major Storm Issues For Berlin

BERLIN – Even with the year’s second blizzard arriving on a holiday weekend, an immediate response and round the clock work had Berlin cleaned up and running in a short period of time. “We were prepared,” said Mike Gibbons, Director of Public Works, referring to the town’s level of readiness when heavy snowfall began Christmas evening. “The hardest part was staying out there and keeping up.” The snowfall began on Saturday and lasted through Sunday and...READ MORE

Funding Woes Slow Schools’ HVAC Work

NEWARK – Worcester County Schools officials last week approved funding for rooftop heating and air conditioning units at two schools, but not before lamenting the lack of funding to replace all of the aging systems at public schools across Worcester. The Board of Education last week approved expenditures for new rooftop HVAC units at Snow Hill and Pocomoke Middle Schools. The slightly smaller unit at Snow Hill Middle came in at a low bid of $26,615, while the Pocomoke Middle project came...READ MORE

Annual Penguin Swim Hoping To Break Records

OCEAN CITY – Get your penguin suits ready because it is that time of year for the 17th Annual Penguin Swim to benefit Atlantic General Hospital (AGH). According to Amy Unger, director of development for AGH, the Penguin Swim is designed to be a fun event that raises funds to support the hospital, and they do that by inviting people to jump into the Atlantic Ocean and have their friends and family help them raise money. The first penguin swim took place on the beach in front of the Carousal...READ MORE

Fatherhood Adventures

Setting high expectations with kids can be dangerous territory, but, in this case, Christmas morning exceeded all my hopes. As the big day approached last weekend, my excitement level was running high about all that would await the kids when they woke up. However, I found out on Christmas Eve night Pam had me beat when she presented some themed pajamas for the occasion. After a long day and night of prepping on Christmas Eve, we were all ready for Christmas morning, and we looked the festive...READ MORE