Well, We have feasted on Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Cranberry sauce, Pea Salad, Giblet Gravey, Deviled eggs, Sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, mince meat pie, and a PB chocolate pie. YUMMY. I am so stuffed that I feel like the turkey before dinner. We had two gatherings around a feast this week. I will definately be needing diet and exercise before the holidays.

We are into day 4 of our 5 day holiday break from school. I have enjoyed myself greatly. I did get to do some Christmas shopping in Mineola on Friday with Jaclyn and her boyfriend Chris along. I did not want to mess with the crowded stores that happen in Tyler. Jaclyn wants a good Digital camera, IPOD, and cool sunglasses. Patrick wants Legos, Military men, and PS2 games. They both need clothes. Jaclyn wants clothes. :) FINALLY. John wants his motorcycle back, jeans, socks and underwear. He is alway easy to please. I found a deal on Jewelry at Bealls. The women will be happy. We went to SEARS, Radio Shack, Factory Connection, Bealls, Simply Charming, and of course Walmart. It was fun. We stopped and had lunch at the chinese buffett in town.

Today we are at Dad's celebrating the Thanksgiving Feast all over again with Kyle, Cyd, the girls, Dad, and Jaclyn's friend Stephanie came along. It was delicious again. And more left overs.. yum.

Tomorrow is church. We turn in our gift of Caring Stocking and then get ready for school until Christmas Break. I have to get on the ball with Key Club and Girl Scout stuff. Christmas is a busy time of giving and community service. I look forward to the two weeks off we get at Christmas. I have already started decorating at home but can't get the lights up this afternoon like I planned cause it is cold and rainy.

Have a great week. Peace and Love. BTW, the picture at the top is Jaclyn's dog Cinnamon.