Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

We ate about 1, had ham, potatoes, beans, and green bean cassarole.  Now I am having a piece of cherrypie.  It is all cleaned up and we are having ham, potatoes, beans and green beans for supper - when anyone wants to fix themselves a plate an heat it up in the microwave.

Nothing fancy this year, as I hate eating leftovers for 4 days and then still throwing items away.

Oh, and to top off, my M&FIL sent us a smoked turkey, this coming from here is some diet information now they send me food-- so that is in freezer and we will ear on 1/1.

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Here is for all us Dale Jr fans, and those of you who are not, it makes for a good read anyway . . .

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all 'round the track
Not a creature was stirring, not even Fatback.
Stockings were hung in garage stalls with attention
In hopes they would not fail post-Christmas inspection.

Nestled in coaches, the drivers were resting,
Snoozing away the last days before testing.
While over at Hendrick, with eyes all bloodshot
Chad Knaus worked on new ways of improving the COT.

Then out on the frontstretch arose such a roar
It rattled the windows from Turn 1 to Turn 4.
Shades were flung open, light switches flicked on
Carl Edwards cracked open his door with a yawn.

The image before them was cloaked by the night,
The glint off crushed beer cans the sole source of light.
And what did I see in the glow of my lamp,
But a No. 88 car, powered by Amp.

With an unshaven driver, in such a mood of good humor
I knew in a moment that it must be Dale Jr.
Fueled by Sonoco his supporting cast came,
And he chugged down a Bud and then called them by name:

"Now, Jeff! Now, Jimmie! Now Tony Jr. and Kelley!
On, Casey! On, Pops! On, Brad Keselowski!
Take the high line! Find the high groove!
Championship-worthy is what we'll prove!"

Right up the banking the winged car flew
With a trunk full of promise, and little Earnhardt, too.
Then suddenly on rooftop there was heard the peal
Of a Goodyear tire all screeching and squeal.

And without even giving a warning
Dale Jr. burst through the front door like the morning.
He was dressed in a firesuit from his neck to his foot
And his shiny green helmet was all covered in soot.

A carton of energy drinks slung over his shoulder,
He asked, "You got a fridge? These could be colder."
His voice was so twangy, his shirttail hung loose,
His tousled hair needed a brush and some mousse.

His cheeks bore the growth of a week's worth of stubble,
And his piercing blue eyes were just asking for trouble.
But he brought no ill will, had not a thing to decry,
Aside from some engines at DEI.

He filled all the stockings with cans brightly hued,
And a National Guard recruiting pamphlet or two.
Then cueing the radio, he called for his crew,
To bring 'round the car, and he bid me adieu.

But I heard him exclaim o'er the roar of the motor,
"Merry Christmas to all -- and 54 days 'til Daytona!"

By David Caraviello, NASCAR.COM
December 25, 2007
01:08 PM EST

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

With us being over 1700 miles away from family and there are 5 of us, it is easy - we stay home for holidays and spend with just us.  My parents have been out here for several holidays and birthdays.  On the other hand, the only time we have ever spent holidays with my inlaws are when we lived in IL and WE drove to them.  They have never made a special attempt to go out of there way for us, it is always us for them. 

It is kind of nice to be just us, although I miss my family, we do not get involved in the family squabbles to often and that is NICE!

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Ok, I am going to finally pick one, instead of bashing everyone.  Hillary Clinton 2008 - I think the USA is far more ready for a woman president than a black president.  And going to see Chris Rock on his opening comedy tour last night her in Phnx, he stated the same.  However, he brought up good tips on Obama also.  I am neither Democrat or Republican - I am a GDI, but the questions was which one would you choose.

I understand peoples beliefs and their stead fast die hard party backing.  However, did we know what tomorrows or the next QOD would be, maybe it would have been McCain or Guilianni - to which, I would have said who I would have voted for in that Republican party.  This is a controversial subject to those who read between the lines.  Just step back and take a DEEP breathe and let it roll.

Can I say who I am going to vote for - NO, because I do not know who the final tow or three if a GDI gets in - but If I have to choose a Dem right now, Hillary would be my choice. 

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

I got an email from my husb...

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Ana,

It is time you start thinking of your feelings, you want a relationship with your siblings and father, so have one!  They are offering an olive branch, so grab it!

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

If I am at work, I utilize computer updating while on the phone with someone.

While at home, I rarely am on the phone - however when I am, I generally am doing something - picking items up, dishes, putting stuff away, etc. . 

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

I know it is cliche' ho...

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau