Tis' the Season!

Ok folks, let me start by saying I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and have an amazing New Years as well! I'm not a big fan of the winter overall but I do love the stretch from Thanksgiving through New Years. This past week and a half has been extremely busy and I'm going to tell you all about it.

Last Thursday was my cousin Hollys' birthday and she had her party at the casino. Coming off of a company Christmas party at the casino where I came out ahead $350, of course I was going to attend. Well this trip turned out ok as well, came out ahead $200 and enjoyed an after hours hot tub party in the 10 degree weather! Definitely great memories with great friends. Happy Birthday Holly!!

Friday was Christmas Eve and for lunch I was at my great grandmothers house. Every year she makes the best meatballs and potato salad ever, they are legendary!!! I then went to a different grandmothers house for dinner and had a great time. We also attended the Christmas Eve service at the Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. If you live in the Topeka area and happen to be looking for a good church, check this place out! The average age is 28 and they have a very modern & contemporary style. (http://www.fbctopeka.com/)

Then came Christmas morning. I was lucky enough to walk away with a new fire pit this Christmas and I'm stoked about it. I normally don't grill out that much in the winter since it's so cold but now that I have a fire pit I might have to light up the ol' grill again! Plus I enjoy sitting around a good fire and just chilling with friends in the evenings...if this happens to be fun for you as well then hit me up.

Later Christmas Day I went to my grandparents house on the Gentry side of the family. We had a great dinner (once again ate way too much) and we watched some basketball. I then spent a lot of time hanging out with my little cousin Lakin (below) and eventually put the little guy to sleep! It was a great day with the family.

Then came Sunday and oh was I jacked up for Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs played the Tennessee Titans and absolutely embarrassed them 34-14! They clinched the division title for the first time since 2003! I'm definitely stoked that the Chiefs will be in the playoffs again this year and I can't wait to be at the next few games.

Last but not least, I have upgraded fishtanks and have also added some fish to the ever-growing ecosystem in my house! I now have five fish...Jackson (Black Moor Goldfish), Clarence (Gold Guarami), Julio (White Molly), Bennie (Silver Dollar) and Gary (Beta). I also went to PetSmart and bought a 10 gallon fishtank (below to left). At first I threw all five fish into the tank but then after a few minutes Gary (the Beta) kept attacking the other fish so I had to remove him and put him into the old fish bowl. Although Gary has proven to be trouble at times, he is a much appreciated gift from three great friends...Rachel Manry, Jayna Smith and Brooke DeVader! Thanks ladies! Anyway, I think I'm perfectly content with this set-up for now but believe me..it's only a matter of time until I have an aquarium like the one in Deuce Bigalow and also the aquarium in-tables!!

Have a Happy New Year everyone!!!