135 posts from 2007

What a way to end one year and welcome another by watching the Chick-fil-a Bowl where the Tigers meet the Tigers and Orange clashes Orange.

Even if Clemson loses, we still win because what could be better than Clemson and Chick-fil-a...together!

Also...Chick-fil-a is offering a free breakfast...go heer to git u sum.

Guitar Hero....Handbell Style!
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This is my almost 3 year old niece, Emma. I fixed her hair on picture day because her mom was out of town. I worked hard to get her hair to look like that. I usually have a 5 question interview, but I could only get three answers out of her.

1. Emma, what do you want for Christmas?

A Dora the Explorer Jeep. Pink.

2. Who is your favorite aunt?

Daddy.

3. Do you know you could make some big bucks for the Salvation Army with your little bucket and a bell?

Huh?

I saw the band Journey twice in the '80s. They went downhill after Steve Perry left for a solo gig. They tried to replace him with a fake Steve Perry. The real Steve Perry was awesome.

I miss him.

The 2008 Chick-fil-a Cow Calendars are cracking me up. Each month features a One Hit Wonder Cow that spoofs famous musical artists and their songs. A few featured "moo"sicians are Bobby Q. Mulletcut (Jessie's Grill), Lady Marinade (Wind Beneath My Chicken Wings), the Beefcake Boyz (Girl You Know It's Chicken), and Spicy Skirtsteak (Gimme Chicken One More Time). Funny, funny stuff!

You know you need a 2008 calendar anyway, so why not spend $5 on a Chick-fil-a calendar and get $30 worth of coupons for FREE FOOD to use all year long?

OR....you can treat yourself to a Chick-fil-a $20 gift card (or give it as a gift) and then you get the calendar and coupons for FREE FOOD for FREE!

'Cuz u no yur gona eet ther eenywayz.

So. I turned 40 this weekend. People seem surprised that I'm not falling apart already and wallowing in the sorrow of celebrating a fortieth birthday. The year I turned 30 was the year I freaked out. I remember a time when I thought forty was OLD. Then a few days later, I turned forty.

I am probably one of the most immature forty year olds I know, but this past decade has been a season of maturity in the sense of life lessons:

I do not need toxic people in my life.
Saying "no" to others is a gift to myself and my family.
I realize that I can't change other people.
Not everyone will like me and I may never know why.
Love everyone, not just my BFFs.
I am created for a purpose and it is my job to pursue it.
Christ completes me.

I am healthy. I have a great family and awesome friends who care about me. I don't NEED anything. And I got to turn forty this weekend.

Life is good.

I had the privilege of volunteering at Hammond Hill Elementary's Santa Shop today and I had a nice little chat with Mrs. Claus. If you thought Santa was in charge at the North Pole, well you were wrong:

1. Mrs. Claus, what is your full name?

It is Jessica Mary Claus, but some fruitcakes think it is funny to call me "Mary Christmas". Pun intended, they say.

2. Why don't you go deliver toys with Santa on Christmas Eve?

Well...somebody has to stay back at the Pole and keep the spirits up and organize the chaos. With the new age of technology, we make our lists and check them twice using computers now. This younger generation of elves insisted on us purchasing Mac computers. Unfortuately with all the high-maintenance computer problems we have had, I have to stick around to constantly reboot and troubleshoot the computers. I'd rather use pen and paper.

3. What do you and Santa do during the Spring and Summer?

You can usually find us in the Florida Keys with some of our retired friends. One year we ran into Mister Heat Miser, which caused us to cut our fun-in-the-sun short. Being in the same place with "Mister Hundred and One" is just TOO MUCH! We ended up in Vegas after that.

4. Why is Rudolph's nose so bright?

Rudolph had a little "accident" in the toy shop and I hit him over the head with a frying pan. His nose fell off and now he wears a prosthetic device that glows red. Oopsie.

5. Do you do a lot of cooking at the North Pole?

Have you seen Santa's jelly belly? I have to make cookies all the time. Thank goodness for the new break and bake versions. And the elves are no better. They think the four food groups are candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup. I spend a lot of time making sure everyone is happy and well-fed. It's not like we have pizza delivery around here.

Mrs. Claus, you are our hero.

Our vacation is about to come to an end and we will be back to the real world tomorrow. We took the kids to Dollywood today. I have never been to an amusement park when I had to wear a coat, three shirts, gloves, and a hat. Usually it is 100 degrees outside and we have sweat dripping off the tips of our noses.

This is the stuff memories are made of.