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Merry Christmas Everyone!

Since this will more than likely be my last post of this year, I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that a year ago at this time we were just getting settled in at home with our new little boy. Now he's growing like a weed and getting into everything! It's been quite a challenge keeping him away from the presents under the tree. He'll get to open his (and everyone else's I'm sure) in a few days!

It's been a great year this year. Our little boy is healthy and doing great. My job is going good, although very busy, and I couldn't have asked for a better family...all of them! Let's all remember the reason we're celebrating this year and make 2007 a great year.

Until next time...

Memphis, TN Here we come!!

Well, we just returned from our anniversary trip to NYC. I think I covered that yesterday in pretty good detail!! Now it's almost time to travel to another city I've never been to...Memphis, TN!

After another pretty good year for my Gamecocks in football, I'll be attending my first ever bowl game at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. We'll be taking on the Cougars of the University of Houston. They're the champions of Conference USA, and although we should probably win, I know it won't be easy.

I am looking forward to the trip, though. Me, Ashley, Trey, and my mom and dad will be driving there next thursday for the game on friday. It should be a lot of fun. I've got to give big props to my wife, who although is a graduate of the disgusting unnamed school, she still likes to go with me to the Gamecock games, and even cheers on occasion! I think we'll all have a good time together, and I'm excited since it's my first bowl game.

Anyway, that's really all I have for now. I'll try to remember to give my Christmas send-off tomorrow, as I'll be off all next week!

Until next time...

New York, New York

Well, we just returned from our anniversary trip to New York City. WOW!! That's all I can say. For a country boy like me, let's just say it was a major case of culture shock. When we first were driven into the city from the airport, the lights of Times Square were amazing. The whole place was lit up like noon even though it was dark outside. I can't even put into words what it was like seeing it for the first time.

We had a really great trip. I was ready to come home after being there for 5 days, but we did have a blast while we were there. We were even pros at crossing the street and riding the subway when we left!!

Probably the coolest thing that happened was on saturday. We took a tour of NBC studios and got to see the studio where the NBC nightly news is filmed. We also saw the studio of the Dr. Keith show, and the coolest part happened....we saw the Saturday Night Live Studio. Just seeing it was cool enough, but the best part was that they were practicing for that night's show while we were there. We saw Justin Timberlake and the cast practicing the skit "Dry Eyes" during our tour. Now, I'm no Justin Timberlake fan by any means, but it was cool to see him that close (a celebrity) and to then see that skit aired on TV that night. We were there for practice!!

The two Broadway shows we saw were amazing as well. Phantom of the Opera and Chicago were amazing. I know as a guy I'm probably not supposed to enjoy that stuff, but it was really neat. The music (my passion) was outstanding and it was neat just being on Broadway in New York watching something like that.

Overall, it was a fantastic trip. I'd love to go back, although it won't be any time soon. Our hotel was fabulous, and we really enjoyed ourselves. Maybe in a few years we can make it back, but I'm pretty happy in little 'ole Pickens for now.

Until next time...

For my Mother-in-law....

Let's see, it's only been what?...like 4 months since my last post? Well, I just kind of gave up. I get busy and forget to post, or I don't have anything to say...and then 4 months has passed!

It's been really hectic at work. Our office worker left us after 9 years, which really added to my stress level here. Not that I didn't already have a lot to do, now it's about doubled.

Oh yeah, I had my gallbladder taken out on November 10. For those of you who have experienced this, you know what a relief it was to get rid of that thing. Wow, I've never hurt so bad or been so sick as I was when that thing would act up! Good riddance!

Trey is doing wonderfully. He actually took 3 or 4 steps by himself last night walking between me and his mommy. It almost brought tears to my eyes seeing him grow up like that! I can't believe he's already a year old. Time is just flying by!

I'm excited this week. Ashley and I are off to NYC on friday for a few days. We've both never been, but we're staying in a nice hotel and going to see some Broadway shows, so I think we'll have a great time. We'll miss Trey, but I'm sure he'll be fine with GanGan and Papa, and also Grandmom and Grandpa. He's eating like a little pig right now, and it's hard to keep him satisfied!

Well, I'm sure much more has happened in the last 4 months, but that's all I can think of off the top of my head. I'll try to stay more regular, but you've all heard that before, right? Hehehe...


Until next time...