Hmmm ...where should I start!!! 

Owen really likes the frosting, can you tell!!! 

I think he is a little sugar high, and could be the next Jackson Pollack, nice art!!! 

Greg was in the mood for partying too... the boys thought he was pretty funny too!!! 

This Jalen, ( and mommmy Maritza) he's Owen's friend and was born on the same day! Fun was had by all!!! 

Owen plays with his presents with Nana and friends! 

The party is coming to an end and grandpa ( Bridget Dad) is keeping the boys content. There mighty sleepy after all that fun... 

Rain....Rain....Rain... Then it rained some MORE!!!!!

That's been the weather today, then it's going to start to feel a lot like Christmas. That's what the weather guy said... so it must be true, right? Another work week has come and gone so quickly, can you believe that there's less than 10 days till Christmas? I can't either... it seems we just did the thanksgiving. So everyone be prepared... I'm not talking about Christmas presents... But for the big Birthday bash oF Jesus! So in honor of his big day do something nice for someone. Yes presents are nice and all, we have to not forget about the spirit, and the reson for the season. So snuggle up with your family to stay warm! Share in a nice cup of tea, with someone you love. And we have to count our many blessings... because we are very blessed!!!

I feel pretty cool…
I spent part of this evening playing with my new ipod shuffle. The mister got it for my birthday, what a surprise!!! I put a few songs on it, works great. It’s amazing that this little thing is smaller than a pack of gum and it holds 240 songs. I’m still trying to figure out how people that have those crazy new ipods… fill up 15,ooo songs worth of space. WOW. I think I’m going to get new earphones..that are a little more comfortable for when I work out. But besides that the only thing I’m interested in is a sport caring case, to keep it dry. They also have these fm transmitters for the car. Pretty cool… if you ever have a chance to check out the apple site… it’s amazing all the gear that these little things have sparked. I wish I would have thought of all this stuff, Somebody is making some pretty pennies! Well I gotta go and play with my shuffle some more.... the newdance theipod shuffle!!!!

Another week... I made!!!
Thank goodness that's over with!!!! So today I decided not to go to work. I was to tired, I think sixty hours is enough to make anyone flake out...I talking more than just brain fry.

So today the construction zone I used to live has finally returned to normal after about 4 weeks! We cleaned and dusted and vaccumed EVERYTHING! We then put up our little tree, it's so cute!!! The stockings are hung, and the light are bright. We put on some christmas music, Greg got me The Charlie Browns Christmas soundtrack, because most of you know that's my favorite show at this time of year.

As we were putting up the Christmas tree and we look at our ordiments, it always reminds me of so many great stories. I'm not into tree's with all matching ordiments... what do those families talk about when they put up there tree? Or do they even talk, what a shame. They just don't know what there missing out on?
Things that make you go hmmm?

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Hello, for all of you who don't know me my name is Jay and I am the chaplain assistant for TF 2-130 IN and I am currently deployed in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi freedm. This is just some of the things that happen to us while over here.

Jay is my soon to be brother-in-law's (Joe) best friend. You may or may not know him, but this is a good way to see from his eyes. Chech it out it's interesting....

Crazy....it's crazy....

I'm talking about work, of course. Were offically kicking off the holidays and flying by the seat of our pants!!! I feel pretty good know, it's the Ibuprofen is kicking in. Thank goodness for that. Tonight we had our annual Tree lighting for the members, and boy we went through a ton of hot cocoa, and hotdogs, and ate pretty much about everything we put out. The only thing we have a ton of leftover is sauerkraut... I think my chef forgets that he's not in Austria anymore. We had 10 gallons left over. Yummy time for sauerkraut of the day recipes.... I really ony can think of a few to tell you the truth. So I must go, I have to be in early again.. and will till the the end of the year.. no joke..later dudes and dudets!!!

Weekend in review....

It was a very exciting weekend... My sister Karen the soon to be Bride gathered all her bridesmaids, mother of the bride and groom. First it was bridesmaid dress shopping...it was definately exciting. I think we tried on every dress in the store before one was picked. It was like a marathon. Then afterthat we were famished and headed bak to Karen's for sanwiches and refreshments. Then on to wedding decorations, will all working hard we finished them in a couple of hours. Chit chatting and fun was had by all!!! In the meanwhile The Guys went to play a round of golf on a tough course. They arrived and then it was off to a light dinner, where we ate and chuckled quite a bit. On to check out a place for the rehersal dinner... it's really tough, there's not that many good options in J-ville. Back to Karens for some more visiting. Sunday came quick, we all met at church and everyone got to see Greg sing in the choir. After we headed out to the house of pancakes...Yummmy! Then back to Laura and Gregs for an early birthday celebration with all the works. Cake..Presents...decorations..and fun... Before we know it the family had to jet, it was time to head home. Thanks for coming up everyone, this weekend was a sucess. And thanks for all the goodies and presents too!!!

The ladies did wedding crafts... the boys went golfing... 

Greg and Joe say hi to all in internet land!!!!

I love cake... On Sunday the family celebrate my birthday early. We had my favorite cake, whick is yellow cake with chocolate frosting, yummy! And as wide as my mouth was open youwould think I had a bunch of candles to blow out!!

An excellent gift from my sis sarah, way to go you can't go wrong with snoopy!!! My sis' is soo totally cool!!!

Poached pear 

Merlot Poached pear, and wild greens, itn't it pretty!!! Yes, back to work for me... 

Here's The Ginger Bread Village. Complete with church, farm house, Barn, Running windmill, lighthouse, and a frozen lake. And I know your asking where is the Train, well it's not here yet. hopefully it will arrive soon!! Pretty Cool!!!

The Ginger Bread Are Coming...... Stay tuned for your next up date!!!!!