Christmas has come and gone again! Another fantastic couple of weeks. — Although they seem to go by faster each year. This years theme, like always is FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY, with a big side order of Star Wars 🙂 (We went and seen the movie a second time, and from the looks of our house, we now own every Star Wars product Disney released). Things were a bit tough this year with loss of my Grandpa a few months back, but all in all everyone made the most of it.
The schedule was the same as always. Some of the highlights this year was the flock of chickens that my Uncle Shoupie slaughtered for our wing-fest. I believe he said there was around 200 pieces. I think Brett and I had the majority of them. Christmas day was at my parents again this year. I think our new tradition of Sherring street for presents and breakfast will stick – hopefully anyways. Then onto the Berrys for more gifts and family laughs. My kids are nothing if not spoiled! Followed up by a trip across the mountain to the Woodalls for even more presents and a turkey dinner. At this point, I still have a chicken wing hangover. Lastly back out to the Shoups for a night cap and see the family. Boxing day was lower key during the day – spent assembling star ships and dolly strollers. Finishing up the 3 day binge with another turkey dinner again, at the Shoups. So nice to see all 3 families over the holidays. Thank you everyone for everything!
December 27th Shannon and I met up with the college crew. I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. Rob was in from England, and all in all we had a pretty good turn out. Funny how a handful of folks I met during college of stayed such close friends after all these years. What’s stranger is that though most of us only see each other at Christmas for the annual get-together it is like we never stopped hanging out. The jokes just start, the old stories come out and the laughs go from the start till the end. Thanks again guys!! Especially those of you who picked up the tabs! The best night out is a free night out 😉 Maybe we can get some of the absentees to make an appearance next year.
New Years eve was nice and quiet, other then the kids yelling at the Wii characters on the screen when they didn’t do what they expected. Lots of giggles and fun racing and playing Mario brothers and Lego Star Wars (yes, more Star Wars). Wifey made up wings and potato skins at the request of the kids. Although I’m amazed I was able to eat wings again, I am more amazed at how my kids share Shannon and my love for bar food. Wings/Skins/Garlic bread, etc. Makes these nights extra special.
New Years day was our turn to host. Had the majority of the family over for a potluck style dinner. Again, MORE AWESOME FOOD. Was nice to branch out from all the poultry and get some ham and beef. Mmmmm Beeeeef. Joe sure loved that!
Not much else to say right now. Just wanted to say another huge thanks to all the family and friends who helped make this year another amazing holiday. And to Grandpa up on his warm white cloud, a Merry Ho-Ho-Ho to you. We sure missed you.