Romain’s family is visiting the US this month and they spent four days in Springfield this past weekend. Most everyone stayed at our house in the spare bedrooms. We had so much fun. Thursday night we grilled some pork tenderloin and drank on the back porch. We were up super late drinking wine, ow my head. On Friday we went to Stockton lake. Romain rented a pontoon boat and a waverunner. Holy cow, I forgot how fun a waverunner can be. I want one! We got some pretty good sunburns. …

I spent the weekend in St. Louis with John and Romain while Sarah was in Chicago. She was with her friend Alexa. They went to a Muse concert and attended some St. Patrick’s festivities. My weekend was pretty chill. We hung out at home, watched movies and played some Xbox. We had some damn tasty BBQ from Pappy’s Smokehouse for dinner Saturday night. Awesome food. It was great to see everyone.
I did not sleep very well the past couple of nights so I skipped my hockey game tonight. I fell …

Sarah and I had our Christmas tonight. She cooked up a fantastic Pad Thai that is far better than what you can get at Thai Express, no lie. It was spicy and delicious. We had a great Christmas exchange tonight. I got everything I asked for and she got everything on her list. It was a lot of fun tonight. I received a kick ass coat!  We also got a really cool wireless sound system for the back porch. I think it will come in handy.
I am so excited about …

We had my mom’s birthday at our hour tonight. Sarah made some delicious potato soup and I made my award winning chipotl chili. They both turned out really well. I wish I had not turned both crock pots on high though because the were both 150 degrees! They almost burned through the plastic bowls. Oops! After the chili and soup cooled down they were pretty tasty. I think everyone had a pretty good time. We’ll have to have more wine next time! Happy birthday mum!
Yesterday Sarah and I went over …

So glad the sun is out today. It has been really hard to wake up the past few days. Only four more working days until I’m off for 5 days for the Thanksgiving holiday. I cannot wait. I am so so ready for a few days off.
Tim and I will be decorating for Christmas and putting up the tree, which I’m really looking forward to. I love all the holiday decor, lights and general festive ambiance that the holidays bring.
This is the time of year I’m most like my mom …

It’s been a fairly busy weekend. Friday night we watched Ava for Mark & Angel while they went to dinner. She was a little fussy, but cute as a button. Yesterday, we spent most of our day at Dawn’s raking leaves, painting some blemishes on the walls and hanging pictures. I also painted her front door a really bright red. It looks really good. She loves it. Sarah and I are both pretty sore today.
Earlier this afternoon I crawled up in the attic and ran some coax cable to our …

Ralph & Betty tied the knot yesterday at a small ceremony at a church on Blackman road. Only close family was there to celebrate afterward at their house with some delicious cake and champagne. Congratulations!

So found out a couple of hours ago about the Ft. Hood shooting. This hits close to home as Mark was stationed there during his Army service. I am incredibly saddened by this event and feel terrible for the families of those involved. I am, however, so thankful that Mark and Angel are no longer living there. In fact, my dad and I went to visit Mark and Angel one Thanksgiving and during that time we walked the whole base. I can’t imagine the terror of someone opening up fire …