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

Moving On

We are moving! The boxes are packed, the movers are booked and the appliances have been purchased. Sean sure was helpful purchasing the appliances...

Girls Day Out

Poor Sean gets dragged to the nail salon every time he gets his hair cut...

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

Comic Con 2008

Every year we go down to San Diego for the largest Comic Book Convention in the world, Comic Con. Its much more than just comic books. Harry got to meet some of his favorite authors Eoin Colfer (who writes the Artemis Fowl books) and Chuck Palahniuk as well as Seth Green.

Sean was psyched to not only meet the guy who draws The Tick but he got a personalized drawing too!

Peter was also having a great time.

I was busy working (we had several panels going on) and getting promoted!

my office the following week

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:

Father's Day/Peter's Birthday

Peter requested only ONE gift for both Father's Day and his birthday (which is today)! It's called the perfect pushup. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER!!!

Spring Concert

The boys had their spring concerts last week. Below is a photo and video from Sean's. Unfortunately I had a business dinner the night of Harry's concert and Peter is not so good with the hi-tech camera...



Here's a short video. Its always great to hear Sean play but my favorite part is his foot tapping:

Bad Blogger/Good Worker

The McAlevey's have been TERRIBLE bloggers...sorry.


One reason is we've been so busy. Between work, school, travel and Sean's new job as the #1 (not a proven ranking but how could he be anything less) bagger at the new Pavilions Market in Malibu.

Sleepover

This weekend we had 3 of Sean's friends sleep over on Saturday night for his birthday. Come to think of it one of them also slept over on Friday night. We are popular!

The kid on the left on the floor and the one in the green shirt are "the twins" (Nate and Eli although we can't tell the difference between them). We LOVE the twins because they clear the table, put things away and make beds. Of course they also move electronic equipment and have been known to disable our home network but its almost worth it for the free cleaning services. Peter couldn't find one of his sweatshirts and it turned up in the boys closet. We realized Sean had it in his room and one of the twins must have folded it up and put it away.

Sean is in the middle and to his right is his friend Alex. We love Alex too (even though he doesn't clean anything for us).

Melissa making pancakes for all the boys.

Peter giving a demonstration on why its not a good idea to fall asleep while your wife is awake (and bored).

Sweet Sixteen!!

Today is Sean's 16th Birthday. We went out for sushi last night and to celebrate this morning I made pancakes for breakfast (never happens on a school morning):

Here is a picture of the birthday boy and Harry eating said pancakes (the phrase "pose for a blog picture" doesn't go over very well before 7am)

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?