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Just looking back to when Steven and I first met, we used to have so much fun together. I met him in an Archeology Class that we were both attending, when we were in college at Mississippi State University. It was February 1994, and from the first time we met, we hardly went a day without spending it with each other. The university would have concerts and exhibits we enjoyed going to together, but the most fun I remember having, was going to the MSU Bulldog Basketball games. We would have a blast, and really neither one of us were huge basketball fans, but I guess when you don’t have the money to do anything else, a free basketball game can be just as fun. The MSU Bulldogs were a pretty great team that year, and then two years later they made it to the Final Four during the NCAA Tournament.  We were so proud of them.

Another thing we enjoyed doing together…eating. Probably why we both have gained so much weight over the last few years. We had so many favorite restaurants that we would love to go to. Barbeque at Little Dooey’s, Chicken Tenders and Fish Bowl Draft Beers at Oby’s, Club Sandwiches at the Bulldog Deli, and the infamous Fried Cheese at the Cotton District Grill, those things were huge and batter-fried. You’d probably have a heart attack just looking at them.

Oh well…those were the days. Atleast we have some great memories to tell the kids one day.

Well…it’s that time again. Time to break out the Christmas decorations and lights. We will probably have to get a real tree this year, or buy a new artificial one. We threw away our artificial tree that we had for over 10 years last year. The only problem is, I don’t know how I’m going to keep the babies out of it. Faith is all over the place, and Emma is not too far behind her. We always decorate the outside with lights and Christmas wreaths too.

Also, it’s time to start thinking about gift ideas. Steven and I used to really get into getting things for each other, but since we started having kids, we don’t worry about it too much anymore. We try to focus on them. We really want them to have a good Christmas. We will also need to get the grandparents something. My dad is a golfer. I won’t be able to buy him a set of golf clubs, but I may be able to get him a gift certificate for 18 holes at the local golf course. We usually have a Christmas Eve get-together with my brother and his family, so I’ll probably get them a little something. We always do gift cards every year, but this year I want to do something different. I may bake some goodies for everyone.

I’m trying to get into the spirit. It’s still tough with my mama gone, and also the fact that the anniversary of her death is 2 days before Christmas, but it I’m going to do my best. I’ve also got to plan Christopher’s 6th birthday as well, so let’s just that it’s going to be one busy month!

Can I hear a big….YESSSSSS!!!!  Guess you can say I’m kinda ready for the kids to go back to school.  Good thing is, they are ready too.  Christopher was sick the week before, and only went one day, so it’s like he has been out for 2 weeks.  I’m just ready to get my routine back on track.  All of the kids have been also sick with a really bad stomach virus.  When one would get over it, then the next one would get it, and the babies had it at the same time, so that was real fun.  Finally, everyone is well.

Thanksgiving was good.  I cooked for me, Steven, my dad and my brother.  It wasn’t quite the same without my mama (and never will be), but it was still good.   We are still eating leftovers, and I will probably have to throw out some stuff tomorrow.  I hate doing it, but I think we are done.

Here’s another recipe I thought I would share. This is a neat alternative to pumpkin pie. One of my fellow co-workers brought this to one of our company pot luck dinners.  Found via Cooks.com.

Once again, I’ve been absent again.  Everyone has been sick in my house including myself.  Christopher was home 3 days with fever and chest congestion.  He’s on antibiotics and is doing much better now.  He finally went back to school today.  Then I’ve been dealing with an awful stomach virus.  Won’t need to go into any detail on that one.  YUCK!  Now the babies are battling a running nose and bad cough.  Allie is the only that’s been just perfect, which I’m so thankful for and hope she stays that way.