Christmas is done. Phase 1 was Sunday at mom and dad's. Phase 2 was Christmas Eve morning with the kids. Everyone had a good one. I got some Star Wars Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes, a lamp, and the new Lily Allen CD. Phase 3 continued Christmas Eve at Mimi and Poppy's. It was frenzy of yule tide merriment. Phase 4 was lunch at mom's with her side of the family. Granny had some more "trouble" but Georgia scored a few bonus points by rushing over and taking care of the problem. We cut out and Jooj squeezed in a nap before Phase 5 at her aunt Jeanie's. We just got back and it was a blast. My feet are killing me and I have a bloated stomach from all the food and Guiness. Delicious!
I love this time of year.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Christmas, Round 1
We celebrated Christmas today at Mom and Dad's. Melisss and her fam were there along with my fam. We opened gifts first. It was Luke's first Christmas and Emma's first where she kind of knew what was going on (but still kind of freaked out by all of the hoopla). Jooj and I both got gift cards for Home Depot (a gas-powered blower and gas-powered edger are as good as ours). Kelsey got a drawing tablet for her computer and a set of specialty markers that she's wanted. Will got two Wii games as well as the two seasons of the Clone Wars (the Genndy Tartakovsky ones that kicked all kinds of ass). Emma and Luke loaded up. Mom got her baseball ticket thing that will let her watch as much baseball as she can possibly fit in. Dad got a new flag, the new AC/DC CD, and a gift card for Ear X-tacy. It was a good haul overall.
But this Christmas had a bittersweet tone to it. Granny's health has been in an accelerating decline and it is pretty evident that this will be the last Christmas with her. I hear stories from Mom and Dad how this or that and it makes me sad. Today I was around for several instances of the evidence that she is really losing it. It was sad. I just hope that my mind and body go at the same time. I'm not scared of death - and I haven't been for some time - but I *am* scared of living life well past my time. I don't wish Granny to not be with us... I just wish the situation were better.
I love you Granny!!!
But this Christmas had a bittersweet tone to it. Granny's health has been in an accelerating decline and it is pretty evident that this will be the last Christmas with her. I hear stories from Mom and Dad how this or that and it makes me sad. Today I was around for several instances of the evidence that she is really losing it. It was sad. I just hope that my mind and body go at the same time. I'm not scared of death - and I haven't been for some time - but I *am* scared of living life well past my time. I don't wish Granny to not be with us... I just wish the situation were better.
I love you Granny!!!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The big announcement (UPDATED)
Spike TV's Video Game Awards show is in 1 hour. I normally wouldn't care. I mean, I'd watch it if I thought about it and nothing else was going on. But tonight, I'm going to be glued to it. Why? I'm glad you asked (er, rather, I'm glad I postulated the question in my monologue).
Tonight LucasArts is going to announce the next Star Wars video game title. Well, more importantly, they are going to announce what the next game is going to be. There is heavy speculation that the game will be called "Star Wars: Legends" already, based on patent and copyright papers filed some time ago. But what is unclear, and the object of my interest, is what kind of game it will be.
Will and I both love the Star Wars: Battlefront game series. I don't know how many, but I do know that he and I have logged some *serious* time playing each of the first two - even before Jooj and I met I had put in some heavy-duty time. So we both have our fingers crossed for that.
Some have suggested a new X-wing game. Or maybe a new TIE fighter game. Maybe it will be a sequel to the popular Force Unleashed game. Who knows? (well, I mean, besides the whole world in an hour and some change)
UPDATE: The game will be Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. Hmm... weak. The trailer was kind of cool. But I didn't play the first. Will blew through it. It looked like a button-masher. Will and I are both disappointed but we'll survive.
Tonight LucasArts is going to announce the next Star Wars video game title. Well, more importantly, they are going to announce what the next game is going to be. There is heavy speculation that the game will be called "Star Wars: Legends" already, based on patent and copyright papers filed some time ago. But what is unclear, and the object of my interest, is what kind of game it will be.
Will and I both love the Star Wars: Battlefront game series. I don't know how many, but I do know that he and I have logged some *serious* time playing each of the first two - even before Jooj and I met I had put in some heavy-duty time. So we both have our fingers crossed for that.
Some have suggested a new X-wing game. Or maybe a new TIE fighter game. Maybe it will be a sequel to the popular Force Unleashed game. Who knows? (well, I mean, besides the whole world in an hour and some change)
UPDATE: The game will be Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. Hmm... weak. The trailer was kind of cool. But I didn't play the first. Will blew through it. It looked like a button-masher. Will and I are both disappointed but we'll survive.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mostly better... (and Secret Santa)
Sheesh, I'm doing my best to beat back this illness but I am still struggling with lingering effects. I'm still light-headed and I still don't feel my energy level has returned to normal. I have the company holiday cocktail party tonight and have been looking forward to it but I'm totally rethinking whether or not I should imbibe any drinkies.
I signed up for Secret Santa at work. I filled out my form and turned it in. Then I went back downstairs and rummaged through the "hat". I picked my own name! Teehee! I put it back, rifled through the group, and pulled another name. I picked myself again!!! What are the odds? Finally, on my third attempt, I picked... the CEO! D'oh!
I signed up for Secret Santa at work. I filled out my form and turned it in. Then I went back downstairs and rummaged through the "hat". I picked my own name! Teehee! I put it back, rifled through the group, and pulled another name. I picked myself again!!! What are the odds? Finally, on my third attempt, I picked... the CEO! D'oh!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Still sick (you will be missed, Rhonda)
Man, I'm having trouble shaking this illness. Hopefully, I'll get a good night sleep (after watching the Vikings win, of course) and knock the crap out of whatever is left of this nasty bug.
Due to my illness I was unable to pay my respects to Rhonda O'neil. She was Ross' mom and a fellow room parent with me this year and last. She passed away Wednesday morning after battling complications after going to the hospital for a separated shoulder. I don't even know what got her - I've heard H1N1 as well as staff infection so I don't really know. All I do know is that she was a force to be reckoned with when it came to pleasing those kids and she will be dearly missed. I only wish the best after such a terrible tragedy for her family.
Due to my illness I was unable to pay my respects to Rhonda O'neil. She was Ross' mom and a fellow room parent with me this year and last. She passed away Wednesday morning after battling complications after going to the hospital for a separated shoulder. I don't even know what got her - I've heard H1N1 as well as staff infection so I don't really know. All I do know is that she was a force to be reckoned with when it came to pleasing those kids and she will be dearly missed. I only wish the best after such a terrible tragedy for her family.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
St. Nick Ultimate Fighter Marathon
The morning started off with a bang. It's St. Nick day. Or whatever... the wife and kids convinced me that they got to open a Christmas gift. Sure, whatever :) Kels got a pair of boots that she's wanted. Will opened his big gift (big as in "size") and got a very large critter cage. We set it up and had a great time. But then I ran out of gas and realized that I'm still sick.
So I took my place on the couch and cozied up with the Ultimate Fighter Season 10 marathon. I've watched the entire season today. And you are not going to believe this, but Jooj has been watching about the last 6 hours with me. Fancy that :)
I hope I start feeling better soon. I need to go back to work on Monday. Mom called today and said that dad is still sick. Sheesh, we need to stop hanging around Melissa's kiddos and cross-contanimating each other :D
So I took my place on the couch and cozied up with the Ultimate Fighter Season 10 marathon. I've watched the entire season today. And you are not going to believe this, but Jooj has been watching about the last 6 hours with me. Fancy that :)
I hope I start feeling better soon. I need to go back to work on Monday. Mom called today and said that dad is still sick. Sheesh, we need to stop hanging around Melissa's kiddos and cross-contanimating each other :D
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sick
I"m sick. I was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. I think that's doctor-speak for "sick".
I want to type more but I'm tired. I'll give my account of my recent "adventure" with the GE charcoal filter once the saga concludes. And I will also dedicate an upcoming post to the memory of Rhonda O'neil.
I want to type more but I'm tired. I'll give my account of my recent "adventure" with the GE charcoal filter once the saga concludes. And I will also dedicate an upcoming post to the memory of Rhonda O'neil.
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