The Stockings were hung by the Chimney with care..

I started the CHORE of decorating for Christmas on Sunday night after we got in from Texas. I officially finished everything yesterday after work. Jason put up the outdoor garland, lights, and wreath last night and he finished up this afternoon. It is such a relief to have it all finished. Amy and Katelyn stopped by to say hello. She was fascinated with the tree and was all smiles the whole time she was here!

Oh, another meal!!!

Jason and I left after an awesome TexMex lunch that serves green sauce as well as hot sauce with their THIN/WARM tortilla chips! I felt awful on the way home. I'm not sure if it was the guilt over stuffing my face all weekend or if I really over did it at lunch. Either way, I'm going to have to cut back this week to make up for the little pig I made of myself visiting Jason's folks!

Saturday Night Supper

Saturday night was spent with Jason's immediate family minus Brittany and Abby. We had a really great dinner and went back to Jason's parents so everyone could visit for a while. Alyson and Jason sang a LOVELY Christmas carol which was fabulous! I only wish I had a video, but my battery was running low and I didn't want to risk it! It was good to see everyone!

Lufkin Thanksgiving

This year we spent Thanksgiving in Lufkin with Jason's family. On the drive down, Jason got a phone call from a high school friend that he hasn't seen in over 10 years. John and his wife stopped by to visit and I know Jason enjoyed catching up with him. All the family was there and everyone left with full tummies!

Chariots of Fire!

Jason and Shawn ran in a half marathon on Sunday (very EARLY in the morning). The weather was very COLD, yet the girls still got up and went to the offer their support. Theboys trained very hard and I’m very proud of both of them for their accomplishment. Literally, after the race, both boys were discussing training for the Little Rock (full) marathon in March. I have to say that watching all sorts of people cross the finish line made me question what I’m doing as far as physical fitness goes…but then…the hunger pains hit and Taco Bueno sounded awfully good to me. So much for the motivation for a healthier way of life! Bring on the Mexi dip and chips!!!!

Road Trip!

This weekend, Jason and I, took a road trip with our friends and neighbors, Shawn and Stacy. When we got into town, we grabbed a bite to eat before invading the home we lodged for the weekend. After dinner we drove to their house and Jason thought Shawn had some troubles...he accussed each of us of having "troubles"...we each said we didn't and STRONGLY agreed someone had stepped in something...or the "smeller was the feller"...we pulled over to discover it was the "smeller" who had stepped in a little prize on the sidewalk. Shawn was all too willing to let Jason know HE was the one that made the car quite odiferous!!! We stayed with Stacy's brother and family. They are really great people and were very hospitable to us! Greg is a complete hoot and was insistant about grilling for us the entire time we were there. He strongly encouraged Jason and Shawn to hop in the hot tub and was gracious enough to loan out some of his very fashionalbe swim wear. His wife, Michelle, was very sweet (even going to the extreme of acting as our alarm clock). She had a breakfast spread laid out on Saturday morning to fuel our day of shopping and golf. Their daughter, Ashley, was one of the most well rounded kids you'll ever meet. We cannot express our gratitude to Stacy's family. They're just (and I really hate this word, but for lack of a better one) AWESOME! Thanks for putting up with us!!!

ILS Dinner

Tonight I volunteered at the ILS dinner and contributed a couple of casseroles that I made (if anyone looks a little nauseous in any of the photos, you can blame the Green Giant!) Tonya and I made our rounds through the three “flights” of the mentally challenged who live here independently. I found that everyone I met and had the privilege to serve were very fascinating and simply wonderful people. I know that my whole perspective of “Thanksgiving” has certainly taken on a new meaning!

He Won!!! He Won!!!

Jason wasn’t able to stay up to see the results of the gubernatorial election, but I was on pins & needles. I just HAD to see the outcome of the race (there was really no question becaue he lead by a large margin the whole night) Here are pictures of Jason & me at a fundraiser Dad put together in support of Mike Beebe.