Xmas 2006

Well we made it. Just thought I'd update the ol' blog. We went to Orlando for Xmas on Xmas eve. Mom, Jerome, Charles and I went out to eat lunch at Chilis then back to the house to rest before picking up Bobby at the airport. Annette, Charles and I left around 5:30 to pick him up in the loop. His plane was to land at 5:45 so that was good timing because we still looped around 3 times. Every time we looped around, I would act like the count on Sesame Street and go, "Ah Ah Ah, 3. . . 3 loops around the airport, Ah Ah Ah". Guess that comes from having a kid. Anyway, Annette won by guessing 3 times. I guessed 5 and Charles lost, fortunately, by guessing 15.

After picking Bobby up, we stopped at TGI Fridays for a bowl of their yummo French Onion soup and some fried Mac and Cheese-only in the south!! We chatted and enjoyed a nice Xmas eve dinner. We went home and I made cookie bars, stuffed the mushrooms with sausage and jack cheese, and wrapped most of Bobby's presents, including mine.

Christmas day was calm and fairly uneventful with the exception of the usual family dramas. Over all everyone was happy and pleased with their gifts. We enjoyed another yummo dinner consisting of Steak, chicken, baked potatoes or sweet potatoes, stuffed mushrooms, rolls, salad & pies. I usually like steak medium well and with the help of the sauteed mushrooms, onions, yellow peppers and red peppers I was ok with the way they were (over) cooked.

Here is what I was lucky to receive for Xmas.
2 pairs of silver earrings
a gold & garnet circle charm necklace (from Charles but really from Annette)
Justin Timerlake - Futuresex/Lovesounds cd
Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics cd
Beyonce' - Bday cd
a fluffy white robe
2 non-stick silicone muffin pans
large jar of olive oil and oil bottle
elegant bread dipping set
a flavored vinegar set
A cow Parade figurine- Traveling Cow
$65 in Gift Certificates for Red Lobster
Glittery silver belt
d&b purse
a BEAUTIFUL couture dress
mandolin for chopping veggies
sharp chefs knife
I Love NY Shorts
Napoleon Dynomite DVD
calendar (bobby pin up)
Ornament from Paris
Moulin Rouge print

(Jerome would have to type his list but here are a few of the items)
BEAUTIFUL gator stained glass lamp
gator flip flops
gator shorts
surfer shorts
aftershave
razors
Scarface xbox game
gator alarm clock
gator flag for garden
gator keychain
AND MUCH MORE!

Charles got (and this is from memory)
boom box
wrestling rings
wrestling figurines
cars dvd
dinosaur items
Dr Dreadful science kit
wrestling belt
bug vacuum
books
gameboy games
etc....

I totally feel like I am forgetting several things on my list. Feel free to comment if I am. I totally LOVE everything and they did such a nice job picking out the things on my "wish" list. I got so much and it's STILL not over. We are planning on going over to my Mom's house on Saturday the 30th to exchange gifts and will get together with my Dad sometime soon.

Anyway, it was nice to see Annette, Bobby, Mack, Granny and the rest of the gang. Our prayers are mainly with the McDougall household as they are going through some difficult changes. We will do what we can to help whether it is donating time or spiritual encouragement. We are praying for their peace.