Veni, Vidi, Vici ... 2007
Hard to believe another year gone! I've got my resolutions mulling as we speak.
Its been a while since I've blogged but thats because I've been on vacation for 2 and a half weeks now! Tomoorrw is my last day off :-( Its been a good vacation, a great Christmas and the happy new year feast tonight will cap it off. So regular blogging will now resume.
This year another one of my 'kids' turned 18. 3 of the 5 are now officially adults with 2 of them over 21! That makes me feel old :-(
2007 college football was amazing this year. The top ten shuffle was just incredile to watch each week. But the Tigers have the magic this year and they will take to Ohio State for a national title!
2007 baseball was the absolute pits. Steriods finally was spoken and you know its everywhere. Plus baseball continues to be polarized between the haves and the have nots.
2007 NFL football has been fun with the Cowboys success. But what a crushing blow for my Saints. In an irony, a replay of the 2006 NFC championship was played out between the Saints and Bears as the last game of their seasons. Neither made the playoffs. The Patriots story would be a great one except they were discovere to be cheaters.
We are off to drop the boy at Grandma's before new years festivities begin.
Have a happy new year! Here is to 2008!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Christmas Vacation
Tomorrow starts my Christmas vacation!! After work today I don't return until Jan 3. We have a use it or loose it policy here so who am I to argue? Kind of strange though because the kids are in school all this week. So I'll be at home sometimes when nobody else is there! Thats a first. Maybe I'll sneak out and work on my golf game. Or keep working on the annual jigsaw puzzle. Or maybe do some last minute Christmas shopping. Who knows, the point is I don't have to worry about it, I'm on vacation!
One bad thing about this year is that my family has changed so the Christmas festivities will not be the same. Usually my brothers would come to town and we would camp out at Mom's house enjoying each others company. But brother #1 moved to big D over the summer. Since he is in town and not out of town he pretty much has to work everyday. He will be at Mom's on Christmas day only :-( And brother #2 got married over the summer so he is spending Christmas with the wife's family this year in Wisconsin. I will still hit Mom's a few days but it will be sans bros this year, thats kind of a bummer.
I must say though that I have a lot to be thankful for. And I'm glad to have the time off at Christmas for family and to reflect on Christ. Him saving me is the only gift I really need. And as I sit at home that is what I will be thinking about.
Merry Christmas Yall!
Tomorrow starts my Christmas vacation!! After work today I don't return until Jan 3. We have a use it or loose it policy here so who am I to argue? Kind of strange though because the kids are in school all this week. So I'll be at home sometimes when nobody else is there! Thats a first. Maybe I'll sneak out and work on my golf game. Or keep working on the annual jigsaw puzzle. Or maybe do some last minute Christmas shopping. Who knows, the point is I don't have to worry about it, I'm on vacation!
One bad thing about this year is that my family has changed so the Christmas festivities will not be the same. Usually my brothers would come to town and we would camp out at Mom's house enjoying each others company. But brother #1 moved to big D over the summer. Since he is in town and not out of town he pretty much has to work everyday. He will be at Mom's on Christmas day only :-( And brother #2 got married over the summer so he is spending Christmas with the wife's family this year in Wisconsin. I will still hit Mom's a few days but it will be sans bros this year, thats kind of a bummer.
I must say though that I have a lot to be thankful for. And I'm glad to have the time off at Christmas for family and to reflect on Christ. Him saving me is the only gift I really need. And as I sit at home that is what I will be thinking about.
Merry Christmas Yall!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Welcome to the 2007 Holiday Edition of Getting to Know Your Friends! You know the drill. Don’t be a scrooge! Fill it out, pass it on, blah blah blah. I would love to hear your answers.
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Chocolate for sure, I'm not a big fan of Egg Nog.
2. Does Santa wrap the presents or just sit them under the tree?
Santa always leaves a gift unwrapped under the tree and fills the stockings too!
3. Colored or white lights?
Colored and blinking!
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
No, never have.
5. When do you put your decorations up?
In years past it was always on the weekend of my daughter's birthday, Dec. 11 (Happy Birthday Amanda!) but she is away at college now so its some time in the mid December range. And this year it hasn't occurred yet, doh!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish?
My Mom has always made the most awesome pumpkin bread at Christmas. Loaves will be devoured!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child?
As little kids we used to go to Grandma's and Paw Paw's for Christmas Diner. All the cousins would show up as well. Then all the kids would open up presents. Great fun, good times.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
I can't remember.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
No, never, no matter how hard the kids beg!
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
The tree is wrapped in colored lights and then garland. This garland is old, my Mom bought it in 1964! But its a tradition to put it on. Then we cover the tree with all of our ornament collection. The collection is a mixture of kid made ornaments from growing up, ornaments I made as a kid, hallmark ornaments of little critters, German birds and mushrooms, and all kinds of various items collected through the years.
11. Snow: Love it or hate it?
Hate it. After a few short years in Ohio I'm done with snow. An 85 degree Christmas would be ideal.
12. Can you ice skate?
I have ice skated once in my life. It was on a girl scout trip with my daughter. Although I did make it around the rink a couple of times it wasn't pretty.... Once was enough.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
Probably the Saints sweatshirt and navel orange I got the Christmas of 5th grade.
14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?
Not having to work, spending time with the family, and all that good food!
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?
Previously mentioned pumpkin bread.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
The number game. Every year Joan makes up a code scheme and uses it to create a number for each kid. Every present then has a number on it so nobody knows what present is for what person. Then on Christmas morning Joan tells them how to calculate their number. Nothing better than watching those sleepy minds trying to crank up the gears so they can get to their presents!
17. What is on top of your tree?
A cheesy clear plastic star that we tie wrap a singe light to the back of. Yet another tradition.
18. Which do you like best giving or receiving?
Definitely giving, especially to the kids.
19. What is your favorite Christmas song?
My most favorite are from the Brave Combo Christmas album. So have to go with the Santa's Polka.
20. Do you like candy canes?
Oh yes, love peppermint.
21. What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Its our tradition to watch the Muppet Christmas Carroll ever year so that is definitely a favorite if not THE favorite.
A Christmas Story and the National Lampoon Holiday Family Vacation are right up there too!
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Chocolate for sure, I'm not a big fan of Egg Nog.
2. Does Santa wrap the presents or just sit them under the tree?
Santa always leaves a gift unwrapped under the tree and fills the stockings too!
3. Colored or white lights?
Colored and blinking!
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
No, never have.
5. When do you put your decorations up?
In years past it was always on the weekend of my daughter's birthday, Dec. 11 (Happy Birthday Amanda!) but she is away at college now so its some time in the mid December range. And this year it hasn't occurred yet, doh!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish?
My Mom has always made the most awesome pumpkin bread at Christmas. Loaves will be devoured!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child?
As little kids we used to go to Grandma's and Paw Paw's for Christmas Diner. All the cousins would show up as well. Then all the kids would open up presents. Great fun, good times.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
I can't remember.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
No, never, no matter how hard the kids beg!
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
The tree is wrapped in colored lights and then garland. This garland is old, my Mom bought it in 1964! But its a tradition to put it on. Then we cover the tree with all of our ornament collection. The collection is a mixture of kid made ornaments from growing up, ornaments I made as a kid, hallmark ornaments of little critters, German birds and mushrooms, and all kinds of various items collected through the years.
11. Snow: Love it or hate it?
Hate it. After a few short years in Ohio I'm done with snow. An 85 degree Christmas would be ideal.
12. Can you ice skate?
I have ice skated once in my life. It was on a girl scout trip with my daughter. Although I did make it around the rink a couple of times it wasn't pretty.... Once was enough.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
Probably the Saints sweatshirt and navel orange I got the Christmas of 5th grade.
14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?
Not having to work, spending time with the family, and all that good food!
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?
Previously mentioned pumpkin bread.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
The number game. Every year Joan makes up a code scheme and uses it to create a number for each kid. Every present then has a number on it so nobody knows what present is for what person. Then on Christmas morning Joan tells them how to calculate their number. Nothing better than watching those sleepy minds trying to crank up the gears so they can get to their presents!
17. What is on top of your tree?
A cheesy clear plastic star that we tie wrap a singe light to the back of. Yet another tradition.
18. Which do you like best giving or receiving?
Definitely giving, especially to the kids.
19. What is your favorite Christmas song?
My most favorite are from the Brave Combo Christmas album. So have to go with the Santa's Polka.
20. Do you like candy canes?
Oh yes, love peppermint.
21. What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Its our tradition to watch the Muppet Christmas Carroll ever year so that is definitely a favorite if not THE favorite.
A Christmas Story and the National Lampoon Holiday Family Vacation are right up there too!
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Romney
I used to wonder why Kennedy being elected as a Catholic was such a big deal. But now that a Mormon is a front runner I can sense the same feelings. Romney isn't my guy but lets say the leading front runner that was my guy turned out to be Mormon. So all his views on issues aligned with mine and would be my perfect choice. Would I still vote for him knowing he is Mormon? I wouldn't.
I'm not sure how I feel about that.
I used to wonder why Kennedy being elected as a Catholic was such a big deal. But now that a Mormon is a front runner I can sense the same feelings. Romney isn't my guy but lets say the leading front runner that was my guy turned out to be Mormon. So all his views on issues aligned with mine and would be my perfect choice. Would I still vote for him knowing he is Mormon? I wouldn't.
I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Louisiana State University - SEC Champions 2007!
Way to go Tigers! An 11-2 record with some great victories against Florida, Alabama, Auburn and Tennessee in the championship game. And only two losses, both to SEC teams and both in 3OT. What exciting football to watch!
Congratulations to the Bayou Bengals!!
Way to go Tigers! An 11-2 record with some great victories against Florida, Alabama, Auburn and Tennessee in the championship game. And only two losses, both to SEC teams and both in 3OT. What exciting football to watch!
Congratulations to the Bayou Bengals!!
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