Bugs Palace!

Here are some pictures from the holidays. Normally I would have them sorted by day, but given the amount of pictures taken, I have simply sorted them by Family. Unfortunately, since Shannon and I hosted the VanDalen side, apparently no one took any pictures. I had 2 on my camera, and both were very blurry. If you have some, burn them to a Cd and I will post them on my site

Without further ranting. Armstrongs Christmas; Berry Christmas ;Woodall Christmas and some random shots taken at our house in preparation. Hope everyone had a great holiday!

Merry Day after Ho Ho everybody! Hope Santa was good to everyone. He was too good to me.  I won’t get into details, but I did good this year 🙂 Have had a wonderful holiday so far.  Christmas Eve started out with a visit to Shannons Moms/Step Dads house for a yummy turkey dinner.  around 8pm, I left to go to my traditional Christmas Eve party at Uncle Shoupie and Aunt Linda’s house. It was awesome as always. (this has always been one of my favorite parts of Christmas). MMM fruit dip. I ran and picked Shannon up at home mid party and brought her back to the Shoups. After that, home to bed to wait for Santa Clause.

Up first thing Christmas morning, and Shan and I were back on our way to the Shoups to open gifts with my moms side of the family. Words cant describe how much stuff was in that basement. With the presents done, Shannon and I hoped in the GTI, flew home for a shower and clean clothes. Then we were off to her Moms place again, this time for presents and stuff. From there we went over to her Dads house, again more presents. Yes, we clean up around the holiday time.  🙂  From Jeffs place, we headed BACK out to Hagersville to my parents place to drop off their gifts. (They were too big to lug out for the morning). From my parents place, back to the Shoups we went for Turkey dinner. After a fun filled day, back home to our comfy bed we went. Exhausted, I think so.

Today (Boxing day), we head back to Shannons Dads house for a roast dinner I believe. Should be good times.  And tomorrow, Shannon and I are hosting my Dads side of the family for Christmas dinner. Shannon and Mom will be running the show. I’m just here for the ride. (and to make the driveway as smooth as I can).

Thanks to EVERYBODY for EVERYTHING.  (there, that should cover everyone).

As some may know, I have two full weeks off this year from the school board.  Much over due. Me, being the sucker that I am for the all mighty dollar, offered to work at the computer store all week as Ian is away for the holidays.  As much as I wanted the holidays off from work, I actually enjoyed being at work. I used to quite like working at ALNC. Which is probably why I’m still there part time. Its weird, 8 hours Tuesday, ~12 hours Wednesday, ~12 Thursday and 8 hours Friday, and I was still in a good mood at the end of the week. Got to work with Randy and Lynda quite a bit over that time. The Chapple family has been like an extra family for me over the past 5-10 years. It was quite nice spending my ‘pre-christmas time’ with them.

Ho Ho F’n Ho.. 🙂  How is everyone doing? I’m doing ok. Christmas is fast arriving, and I have some of the shopping done. Roughly half I would say. Hopefully no later then next Saturday and I should be all done. Now onto early Christmas presents for me.

Last Monday (December 6th, 2004), I did the biggest upgrade on my Golf that I could. I upgraded it. I miss the milege already a little bit, but the smooth acceleration and comfy insides make me happy every time I get in. I am the proud owner of a new VW Gti. Silver in colour, with leather interior. 1.8T engine and 5 speed manual. I love it. Very similar to my Golf, but ever bit has been stepped up a bit. Nicer interior, much more power and sleeker lines due to the 2 door form factor instead of the 4 door. So if you see a Silver GTI driving around with clear bumper markers, its likely me. Now if I can only get the beetle done …. Pictures and Webpage soon to come.

Update – GTI Page. Still loving it 🙂