Happy 4th Birthday to our beautiful Alta! She is so cute and fun loving and she enjoys every day to it’s fullest. We love you and can’t wait to see you later today on this your very special day!
This week we wrapped up our Xmas shopping. I would say it, overall, was very easy and delightful. We have some real surprises this year and look forward to next Monday (the 26st) to share them. Mo even has them all wrapped and did it without boxes this year which, I think, turned out very well!
We received our first snowfall of the season yesterday (the 17th). The forecast was for a trace of snow and we received approximately six inches. It does make it seem more like Xmas but one inch would have been enough. Luckily I had the snow blower ready and it came in handy as the snow was of the wet and heavy variety! I think the only one (other than kids and ski areas) is Maggie who loves to get her nose down in and then shake it. I think most dogs love the cold better than the hot, muggy weather.
This past week I bought a new HD TV (42″ LG) and our first blue-ray disc player (also a LG). Mitch came over yesterday and we got it installed and running. It is a pretty easy process today vs years ago … one new HD cable and basically a plug and play! Thanks for your help Mitch and only cost me a couple of bud lights!
I also got a new 4G phone this past week or so … a Samsung Stratosphere! I really like it and have been enjoying all the apps, particularly at work. There are times in the evening when Mom is on her IPad and I am on my phone … not sure this is a good thing or not! I wanted a phone that was touch but also had the slide out key board for texting, etc. This phone is so easy that I have yet to use the much desired key board. Have I finally come into the 2000+ era??? Think so!
I hope everyone has a safe, joyous and fun-filled Holiday Season. I am so happy that the troops are all home from Iraq and can enjoy, for many, their first Xmas at home in years. But we must also remember there are many more troops still away in places like Afganistan, Germany and so on. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Also I would ask that everyone remember their respective relatives that are no longer on this earth … for me, especially my mom and dad, Maureen’s mom and day, and Maureen’s brother Uncle Bill. We love you all and think of you often! Merry Xmas everyone!
