Christmas Gifts....

Nick has already received a few Christmas gifts from a couple of his aunts. From Aunt Kathy he got his very first matchbox car and a singing and dancing DVD that he absolutely loves. He literally does not take his eyes off of it when it is playing. He also got this gift from his Aunt Leslie. I had never seen this before so I wanted to share it with all of you. It is called a Scuttlebug. How cute is this?

Christmas Wing Ding Cook-Off

Every year we get together at Aunt Jeanne's for our annual Christmas gathering. It never fails to bring a ton of food and fun. This year we decided to try out something a little different. We had a wing cook-off. Everyone brought what they thought to be the best ever wings. We tried all the different kinds and then placed our votes. There were ten different kinds of wings...all delicious in their own ways. The winner this year though by majority vote was Mr. Tony Zuber. Congratulations Tony (watch out next year). Oh yeah...The apron looks wonderful on you!

The youngsters...although they are not so young anymore.

My present under the tree.

Gabe trying to teach Nick the ropes. Looks like hes really trying to squeeze his head off.

Check out all that food.

Just hanging out.

Mamaw and one of her boys.

The gangs all here.

For all the Mothers of Little Boys....

The Little Chap that Follows Me

A careful parent I want to be

A little man follows me.

I do not dare go astray

For fear he'll go the self-same way.

I cannot once escape his eyes

Whatever he sees me do, he tries.

Like me, he says he's going to be

The little chap that follows me.

He thinks that I am good and fine

Believes in every word of mine.

The bad in me, he must not see

My life to him must example be.

I must remember as I go

Through summer's sun and winter's snow.

I'm building for the years to be

For that little chap that follows me.

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The Legend of the Candy Cane

A Candymaker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would help us remember who Christmas is really about. So he made a Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ.

He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the virgin birth and sinless nature of Jesus. Hard candy to symbolize the solid rock, the foundation of the Church, and firmness of the promises of God.

The candymaker made the candy in the form of a "J" to represent the name of Jesus. It also represented the staff of the "Good Shepherd".

The candymaker then included red stripes. He used three small stripes and a large red stripe to represent the suffering Christ endured at the end of his life.

The candy became known as a Candy Cane - a decoration seen at Christmas time. The meaning has faded, but still gives joy to children young and old, whom Jesus loves and treasures.

For My Mom...Merry Christmas!!!

Farewell Jimmy!!

As most of you may know...I am a HUGE STL Cardinal fan. In particular though i heart me some Jimmy Edmonds. I stood in line for three hours last year to try to buy a ticket to meet him and get his autograph. They sold out as I was reaching the purchasing booth. Needless to say I met Chris Carpenter instead. (Not too shabby either) Anyway, When I woke up this morning my husband had text me and asked me to call him as soon as I woke up. For those of you who know my husband that is not anything out of the norm. He told me he had some sad news for me...Jimmy has been traded to the Padres. THE PADRES??????????? Yes Jimmy I know you live in southern California, but I haven't even had the chance to meet you yet. I sure wish he could have finished out his contract as a Cardinal and given me the opportunity to meet him, but I guess now I will have to move on and find me another favorite...Maybe that cute little Schumaker, or maybe Ankiel.....Audios Edmonds. You will always be my favorite.

My Finals are Done!!!!

I was trying to study for my finals and Nick decided he wanted me to read him a book. I am finally done with this semester. A break I am definitely ready for.