Day After Christmas Depression?

I thought I might experience the "Christmas is over" let down this year, but so far I'm good. Maybe I'm good because there are still several things to look forward to coming up: New Years, our 2 year anniversary (Saturday), and last but not least - the National Championship game January 7th.

We received some really nice things this year, but if I had to pick a favorite I would have to say it was new bar stools given to us by my sister and her partner. They were the EXACT ones we wanted - dark wood, backed, perfect height. They are GREAT!

They did get me in trouble though the first time I planted my butt in one though. Mitchell was on the other side of the bar section, so in the moment I blurted out, "I'll have a beer!" I was completely joking, but according to Michelle this was inappropriate, and on top of that I got the, "they are not your servants." Really? Guess I had it all wrong!

The kids liked their stuff. The bulk of it was money. Apparently 15 and 18 year olds like cash. Who knew???

Christmas Cards

Next year I think I will print my own Christmas cards. I saved these images, because I think they have great potential...



For my not-so-favorite family & friends. Nothing says Christmas quite like a abominable snow monster being attacked by an ape. Sure, this is a Christmas card that will not be taped to the doorway or fridge, yet one that will not soon be forgotten.




Dare I even say it? Yeah, I have to. "I pity the fool who doesn't like this Christmas card!!!" Is that Nancy Regan on Mr. T's, er, Santa's lap? Weird.




Wrapped and ready? Holy crap, had I known I could have requested a carton of smokes from Santa my Christmas list would have been totally different! Wonder if he has Bud Light wrapped and ready as well?




As usual, I saved the best for last. This one speaks for itself.

A Christmas Carol

Finally have a weekend with nothing much to do. Last week was crazy busy, filled with things both good and bad.

My youngest brother, Adam, was in town. We went to see the new "A Christmas Carol" movie.



It got mixed reviews:

LD: "It was pretty good. The 3-D snow was great."

Michelle: "It was REALLY good! I'd pay to see it again!"

Amy: "Eh, it was ok. The ghosts sucked."

Adam: "It was scary! If I was a kid watching that, I would have crapped my pants!"

I do believe the true meaning of the movie (any version of it) would be completely lost on a child. I mean, they haven't been alive long enough to have done a bunch of messed up stuff, or have regrets. Adults, however, are sitting there thinking, "Maybe I should quit acting like a jerk."

I guess a bright kid could possibly benefit by deriving the thought, "If I never act like a little turd I won't have to worry about this crap." That, of course, is a good thing and would make it worth taking kids to see it.

California Bound

"Determin­ation was the mindset. Domination was the goal. Delirium was the result.

No. 2 Alabama 32, No. 1 Florida 13.

And now the destination: California, here comes the Southeastern Conference champion Crimson Tide (13-0)."



ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

She's Always A Woman To Me

Our kitty, Nancy, became a woman this week. We responded by quickly rushing her to the vet to un-womanize her. She made it through the surgery fine, and seems no worse for the wear. I'm sure Sid is disappointed, and angry with us, as he didn't get the chance to bolster his manhood.

The girl child went with us to pick her up from the vet. I asked the nurse could we bring her in next. One can dream.