AWESOME Christmas!!!

Man let me tell ya Christmas Day was simply AWESOME! It wasn't about gifts, it wasn't about having a HUGE feast, it wasn't about being selfish in anyway, it was just about enjoying each other. Several members from the family came over ate, hung out, opened gifts, watched the kids play, and all of that with like no stress at all. Yeah we had food but it was all finger food nothing big but it was perfect. My nephew and his girl came up from Florida as they made their rounds to several houses which was cool (good to see how great they are doing). My sister-in-law's dad that doesn't speak English hung out and seemed to really enjoy himself as he filmed everyone. Conversations were flowing everywhere by everyone. The kids (Kori, Roy2, DJ, and Greg 2.0) were having a wonderful time playing with whatever came in their path. Ashley was being her nosey self watching everything she could (wow what a blessing). Just a great time had by all. I didn't want it to end. The best part was everyone that was there wanted to be there.

Truly one of the best Christmas Days I have had in a long time.

Down to Four

Yep I have read two full books in less than a week. Truly a record for me. I didn't plan it that way, it just happened. On Friday I grabbed a book that I planned to read someday but not in the near future. I just thought I would read a little of it then put it back down. Well several hours later I finished the entire book. I know to some of you that ain't no big deal but for me I believe this would be the first time I have ever read an entire book in one day. (Yeah well I have but Dr. Suess doesn't count does it?) The book I read was Idol Eyes by Mandisa the former American Idol finalist. Very spiritual book with a few suprises. Her reaction to getting voted off was something we could all learn from. I really enjoyed the book. The other book was More From the Red Suit Diaries by Ed Butchart. Another good read but I must say I enjoyed the original diaries a little more than this one. I have placed links to both books in my Books Read area down on the right on the blog homepage. I am now down to only four more books to finish by the end of the year. I am about half way through one and have several others in my book bag. Can I achieve this goal? I say yes.