Party of Six

This past week was spring break and the boys had some friends over. It was our first group of six in our new dining room.

4 boys, 2 adults, 8 lbs of chicken. This is what was left:

Bodybuilder Sean

Just one of the boys

Can someone explain to Peter that when there are several teenagers in our house they do NOT want to be hanging around with Dad...although in his defense they do say he's a "beast" (which is a very good thing).

Christmas Day

We spent the day with our friends Chris and Monica this year. Here are some photos. You can see the the McAlevey's got along really well with the dogs!

Peter, Sushi Albert, Mochi Albert, Harry and Chris Albert

Sushi Albert going to town on Peter's feet.

Monica Albert and Harry with one of the dogs

Football Season

Football season is here. Waking up for early games/practices is definitely the hardest part!

Getting the pads and jersey ready is sort of a challenge as well.

Harry is under strict orders to protect his pretty face.

College Gameday

This morning at 6:20am we met our friend, Desmond Howard at his show, College Gameday. The show was in Los Angeles for the USC OSU game. While it was rough waking up at 4:45am on a Saturday (rougher for some more than others - no names mentioned but his initials are Harry McAlevey) we all had a great time. Thank you Desmond!!

Some photos from the morning:

Here is a picture of Sean's (Desmond’s) Heisman Ring

Birthday BBQ

For my birthday this year I got a grill:But the real present is my personal chef (and his baster):

I'm sure Sean is looking up grilling recipes on the computer

More from Boston

The first part of our Boston trip was basketball but then we snuck in some sightseeing and family visits.

The Colonials Harry and Monica

Harry hanging with our movie star cousin Rachel Dolan
Harry with cousin Corey McAlevey
Corey, Rachel and Harry

Harry's sneaker along side Larry Bird's.

Lunch at an authentic Irish pub

outside the Union Oyster House

The McAleveys and the Celtics

Harry and I went to Boston last week for an event with the Celtics.

Harry with KG (the ONE photo KG took with anyone that night!)

Harry with Paul Pierce

Harry with Leon PoweHarry with Eddie House and James Posey (about 12 hours before Posey announced he was going to New Orleans_
Melissa with Rajon Rondo

A video of Young Phil and Harry escorting KG through the media line into the event.

Adios 8th Grade

Harry graduated from Malibu Middle School last Friday, June 20th. Harry's on the left in the white shirt waiting to be called.


the actual diploma receiving:

Fondue

Harry and I went out for sushi tonight. The mochi is served cut up with fruit with a chocolate dipping sauce. Are you supposed to drink the chocolate sauce with a straw?

Early Morning

Harry had to leave for school at 6am today for a jazz festival:

Spud Brothers

The latest craze...launching potatoes. What's next, cow tipping?

Harry and Mason

My cousin Wendy recently uploaded some videos of Harry from when she took him riding on her horse Mason this past Thanksgiving:

Harry Riding Part 1
Harry Riding Part 2

Best Game Ever

We just got the video game Rock Band for our xbox. It is so great. We spent about 4 hours playing last night and started again this morning but had to quit because there was an altercation between the drummer and the lead guitar player.

School Projects

We like a team effort in the McAlevey household...everybody pitches in except Daddy who is kicked out because these projects stress him out too much.

Meet McLovin and McLovin

This will only make sense if you saw the movie SUPERBAD (which Sean and Harry did about 7 times including twice on the Sat. of opening weekend). Thank you Michael Hufjay for having these made.

The Rocket

Harry and Sean (and Peter) celebrated the New Year by launching a rocket they got with their Hanukkah money from my parents (Ghufjay was happy with this purchase, Sean used his birthday money last year to buy part ownership of a snake).

Funnel Cake

This morning I used my Kitchen Aid mixer for the first time in order to make home made funnel cake for Harry.

lets compare: IHOP's is on the left, Melissa's is on the right...

Happy Birthday Harry

Harry turned 13 yesterday. We started the day with a birthday celebration at IHOP. There was a minor crisis when Harry ordered his favorite breakfast, funnel cakes, and the waiter informed us that they didn't have them. Tears followed. We sensed a meltdown on the way. Luckily, Melissa saved the day by BEGGING the waiter to see if they would make a special birthday funnel cake for Harry. Phew...

Some present opening:

Harry modeling one of his new shirts:

and a demonstration on the skateboard: