How was it?

You know, your Christmas? And your weekend in general? Mine was good, and exhausting! We had people over on Saturday (about 20 to be exact...can you be exact when you say about?), and it went pretty well. We didn't do a gift exchange this year, I just got a few things for the young ones, so it went pretty fast. We were eating around 1, and I think everyone was gone by 4:30. That's not normal for our family (we usually stay forever), but considering how tired I was, it was ok! Sunday we were able to sleep in and be a bit lazy, watching some football and hoping for the Packers to still be in the playoff hunt (and they still are!) and then headed to my in-laws for the big christmas eve dinner/gift opening. There are a LOT of people in my husband's family (there were 26 people there, and that's not all of them) but it was fun watching the kids...they had so much fun. Thanks to my brother-in-law, the youngest kids got noisemakers. That's at least 6 noisemakers going off at the same time, the whole time! Not to mention the noisy drum-type toys they got. It was craziness, but we survived!
Monday morning, my brother and his family as well as my parents came over for breakfast. My sis-in-law always hosts it, but I figured this year I'd do it. She didn't show up. But my brother did with the girls, and a good breakfast was had by all. We enjoyed some more present opening (I love kids and their gifts that you KNOW they love!) and after they left, I took another nap. (See, I'm not a morning person...i've been working overnights for 4+ years, so having people over for breakfast is pretty hard!) That afternoon we went back to the inlaws for another dinner, and that was pretty much the end of our celebration. A good time was had, and I'm looking forward to the coming weekend to actually rest a little!
Oh, and I got the socks that were on my list! :o)

TAGGED!

Traveling Chica tagged me, so here goes!

I have to list ten things that I like, all of them starting with the letter “T.” They are not in any order.

Toffee...I LOVE CANDY, and toffee is a great one. Mmm...is it dessert time yet?

Tetherball...I played this all the time as a kid with my best friend. She can still kick my butt at that game!

Tatum...my best friend's daughter's name. She's the cutest ever!

Traveling...I may not be Traveling Chica, but I love going places. Driving or flying...I like being in different places and exploring. I drove to San Francisco w/a friend in 2003. My husband and I went to DC for our honeymoon, NYC for our 1st anniversary, and drove to Oklahoma with his parents for a wedding in '05 (THAT was brave!)

Talking...it's what I do for a job, and at least that part I'm good at. I can talk forever!

Teasing...I can be pretty sarcastic, so if you can't handle it, be on your way. I'm not being a bitch, I'm teasing you. Grow a pair!

Television...I'm addicted. It's sad. I can't tell you how many episodes of Dawson's Creek I've watched over the last week. TC, just so you know, Lifetime is going to start airing Grey's Anatomy, from the beginning. Just in case you change your mind!

Tater Tots...seriously, does it get much better than tater tots?

Trent...he does Pink Is The New Blog and I can't go a day w/out checking out the gossip on his site!

Ok, one more. I better make this good...

Thirty Minute Meals...Ok, that really starts with a 3, but I'm going with it anyway. I love to cook. Rachael Ray can be a bit...overbearing at times, but her recipes are fabulous. And to be able to get things done in 30 minutes...it rocks. No, I can't always get it done in that time because I'm not as speedy with a knife and my stove doesn't heat up fast enough, but the concept is great, and I'm addicted!

Ok, there you go! That was kind of hard. If you want to be tagged, consider yourself tagged. Pick a letter and go with it. And make sure you let me know!

Merry Christmas

This, my friends, is my version of a Christmas tree this year. With no place to put a tree and no place to store a fake one, please enjoy my christmas rack. Yes, I wrapped a coat rack in branch garland. And Sami is the cat under the tree.

There are presents there now (ALL FOR ME!) so it looks much more believable!

Merry Christmas Y'all!

This scares me!

This man was a PASTOR at my mother in law's church where she is VERY involved. A good friend of mine also goes there, and does their books. This guy performed her wedding just over a year ago. I sat at the table next to him at the reception, and couldn't believe how much he was drinking.

Man Allegedly Threatens To Kill Former Girlfriend, Children

Smyth's Bail Set At $15,000

POSTED: 7:22 pm CST December 20, 2006

MADISON, Wis. -- A man is facing charges, accused by police of breaking into the home of his former girlfriend and threatening to kill her, her kids and himself.Police said the incident happened early Monday morning.According to a criminal complaint, Douglas Smyth broke in a DeForest home and entered the bedroom at 4 a.m. with knives and a hammer.Smyth has been charged with burglary, disorderly conduct and false imprisonment, WISC-TV reported.The judge set bail at $15,000.

Basketball/Rock Stars!

Alando Tucker-32 points, 10 rebounds


Brian Butch-27 points (career high) 11 rebounds


I've always been a Wisconsin Badger fan, but it's gotten almost out of control the last few years. Since I met my husband, really. We have football season tickets (I think this year was our last, actually) and I hate missing a basketball game. I love listening to Matt Lepay call both football and basketball. He's got so much passion for the game...it's fabulous.
Today was a big day for the Badger men's basketball team. I'm at work, but thankfully we have a television in the studio! #7 Badgers vs. #2 (and unbeaten) Pittsburg. The Badgers took off early, and held on the whole game. It was SUCH a fun game to watch...the Badgers won 89-75. They have never been ranked higher than #6...but I think they can do it this time! They beat an unbeaten, #2 team. I think that should give him a #5 ranking.
I'm SO excited to be going to the Badger/Northwestern game in January. It's in IL, but that's because games at the Kohl Center are sold out every year before the season even starts. It's kind of hard to get tickets! My husband got me the Northwestern tickets for my birthday, and I can't wait!

I'll probably get in trouble for this one

Ok, so here I am, minding my own business. At work. I've been in the biz long enough to know what "most" listeners want to hear. Just today I heard someone say "I really like so-and-so, they talk about their life, and I can really relate to it."
So, tonight I mentioned that I'm having 20 people at my house for Christmas and I have to figure out how to make a ham and where to put everyone. It's a little stressful.
I got a call from someone who said she'd "been doing this a lot longer" than me. This being what? I don't know. She gave me some "advice". I shouldn't talk about my personal life. There are better things to talk about. To complain about Christmas when most people are depressed anyway is just wrong. WHAT? Seriously, I wasn't complaining. I was JOKING. And I'm sorry, but I don't think MOST people are depressed at Christmas.
I'm so fucking pissed off right now, I can't even stand it. I wish I'd been recording the call so I could tell you what she said, word-for-word. But it's pretty fresh in my head, so I think I have given you a good idea of her "advice".
My "advice" to this person who has "been doing this a lot longer" than me? Fuck off. Find something better to do than call someone ON THE RADIO and insult them. Because that's really fucking rude.

Sort-Of Matthew McConaughey

I just caught this on one of my gossip blogs...Matt Damon immitating Matthew McConaughey. No, he's not as hot. But just listen to him. I could listen to that voice every day...and I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

400?

This is my 400th post. What have I had to say the other 399 times? Not much. "My car's a piece of crap" or "Why are people stupid?" or "HOW CUTE IS MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY!!!"




Really, he is SO cute. How could I not post another picture?

Yes, most of my posts have been pretty unsubstantial. Don't expect anything different from this one.

Friday I had 4 of my girlfriends over...we've been together since at least high school. We laughed, played games, had dinner...it was a great time. We don't all get together often enough, but plan to make it a little more regular. The rest of the weekend is weak in comparison, so I'll spare you the details.

I love my friends!

Ok, I switched

I was finally "invited" to switch to blogger in beta for this blog. So I did it. I only have one google account, and I'd already set up my cooking blog in beta...so they're now combined. So when you get a comment with that chef-y picture, that's me.

Now, on to exploring!

Christmas Lists

I sent my list to family members yesterday. This is what was on it:

Mini muffin pan

skimmer

salad spinner

mortar & pestle

Porcelain Measuring Spoons

white ankle socks

gift cards for: Red Robin, Michael's Craft Store, Marcus Theatres, Target, Wal-Mart, Star Cinema, Pizzeria Uno, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy

Yes, my friends. I asked for socks.

I am officially old.

I also went "christmas shopping" today. does it count as christmas shopping if the only christmas gift I got was a best buy gift card for my brother, and i bought myself 2 new board games, a candle and soap from bath & body works, a new ink cartridge, and a birthday present for a 5 year old? probably not. maybe i'll try again tomorrow. wish me luck!

Seriously...why?

-this is the forecast for monday:

MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR LIGHT SNOW IN THE MORNING. BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE AFTERNOON WITH A CHANCE FOR LIGHT SNOW.

isn't that a little over the top? can't we just say "some clouds and a chance of light snow"?

-I call you and leave a DETAILED message, asking your opinion on a christmas present, basically just asking if you think its a good idea. you call me back and, instead of saying "yes" or "no" you say "I was in the bath. call me back!" NO! I just need you to answer a simple question. It's now after 11pm, and I can't call you back. So I have to wait until tomorrow. I'd have bought the present already if you'd have just said yes. God. But, my husband said it right. She just wanted to talk to me for 35 minutes about absolutely nothing, and couldn't do that on a message.

Ok, that's it. Well, probably not "it", but all I've got for now!