Well, Christmas Day 2006 is just about over. It was a great day and the only thing that could have made it better was having Geno here.  I was able to talk to him yesterday morning. He sound good and he said they just might get internet there next month. He wasn’t sure though because the last thing he heard it would cost about $300 the first month and then $100 every month after that.. Hopefully he will though….

My mother came down this weekend to celebrate Christmas - THANK YOU SANTA!!! We have had a great time this weekend. We actually braved the holiday crowds on Saturday AND Sunday!!! We rented some movies and ate popcorn!!! Derrick helped me wrap some presents last night -

 This morning we woke up at about 7am, had breakfast and began opening presents -

As you can see Xavier REALLY wanted to start before we were ready…

 But once we got started he was fine and seemed more interested in tearing off paper then looking at what he received…

But once we got started he was fine and seemed more interested in tearing off paper then looking at what he received…He received some really great gifts from Mommy & Daddy, Aunt Nina and Uncle Frank and Grandma & Grandbuddy. One of his favorite is this Blue’s Clues Mini Jukebox

 Mommy’s favorite - no mess markers and fingerpaints

 He also enjoyed these magnetic puzzle pieces from Aunt Nina & Uncle Frank

 Derrick also received some great gifts - Hardy Boys books, ITunes gift cards, Walmart gift cards, $$$(his favorite)

I made dinner afterwards - Meatloaf(recipe below), greenbeans, mashed taters and for dessert homemade Creme Brulee!

My mom has been such a great help. She has helped me get the house in some sortof order so that my days aren’t so hecktic - mainly helping me get organized. I’m REALLY going to miss her when she leaves tomorrow morning…

Well, I hope everybody’s Christmas(for those that celebrate the occasion) was one to remember and it was spent with those you love!