Merry Ho Ho and all that jazz. Christmas has come and gone once again. I for one had a good time. A little hectic trying to do everything, but other then some festivities running long everything was great. Got to spend time with family and friends and got some good loot too. (even though people spent too much on me!). Thanks go out to Uncle Shoupie for putting on yet another fantastic Christmas Eve and Christmas Day parties. One seemed to roll into the next. Can’t wait till next year. Also thanks to Shannons Mom/Dave and Dad/Cathy for lovely Christmas’. I’m glad we were able to make it to everything. However next year, I’m gonna have to run a tighter ship 🙂 Gotta keep things on time if we are gonna make it to everything 🙂

Mom had Christmas for the VanDalen side on Boxing day. And as much as she feared it, everything turned out fine. Plenty of room, plenty of food, and I think everyone had a good time. If not, piss on them. I was happy and that’s all that matters, right?!

Well, now that the “Don’t buy yourself stuff this close to Christmas” ban is lifted and the “As of January 1 we have to save save save for the house” budget wont start for a few more days, its time to get me some Christmas presents for myself while budgets are in limbo 🙂 Now if only I could remove my conscience for the shopping trips. The Golf and Beetle need some loving. 🙂