Newest Train Guy

James is enjoying trains with Grandpa "Choo-Choo"

New Grandson!

Allie and Tripp welcomed Floyd "James" Usry IV into the world Wednesday night December 14th.  All are well.   Judy was able to be with them.  Tripp will no doubt raise him as a Marine.   I, of course, will try to infect him with the Model Train bug . . .

Little Burrito

Happy Nana

Shark and a Bird

 Katy Glorioso performed at Gryphon Cafe in Wayne, PA last night to launch her new EP CD "Shark and a Bird."  It was a great gathering of fans and friends (including 2 beaming proud parents).

Her music is now available on iTunes, Amazon,  MySpace, and CDBaby.

   

Isabella's Christmas

National Defense

Congratulations to Mike for his new programming job working for a defense contractor.  And now a part-time teaching job teaching computer programming at York Technical Institute.  I am so proud of you and happy that you are able to use your talents.

Swim, Ride, Run

Allie did the Santa Rosa Island triathlon on October 2nd.












She did a 600 meter swim in the Gulf, 18 mile bike ride down the National Seashore, & 5K run around Pensacola beach.  Great job!  I am so proud of you.

Eastern Women's Lacrosse vs. Alumni

Judy and I watched Katy's Lacrosse team play the Alumni team for Homecoming weekend today.  The game was a real nail-biter, but the Alumni pulled off a 10-9 victory with a minute remaining.  It was great fun watching her play.

The Youngest Cowgirl

Isabella is officially the youngest Glorioso cowgirl.  She is sitting on my childhood "Rocking Horse." Of course, she looks much cuter than I . .

New Recording Artist

Today Judy and I accompanied Katy to a recording session for her upcoming CD.   She has composed and performed the Piano, Guitar, and Vocals on all the songs. Today she added lead and harmony vocal tracks.  It is really coming together.  I am so proud of her.

Running the Gauntlet

Judy and I took Tzar and Kaylee to Gettysburg for a trail ride.  The weather, the trails, and the scenery were beautiful.  Both horses did great, even "Running the Gauntlet."

You have got to imagine how scary this looks to a horse. Not to mention the riders' fear of impalement!












Come on Kaylee.
You can do it . . .

The Paper Chase

Judy and I did the Paper Chase today.  It is an hour and a half "race" that winds through woods and fields, up and down hills and across streams of South Branch Farms.  This is a twice a year event, where Bob Kinsley generously shares his miles of farm and trails with the riding community.  The weather was beautiful, Tzar and Kaylee ran well, and we had a great time.  Now, I am tired and sore . . . but it was worth it!