HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

What a great holiday. Bill had to go out of town, so the kids were all with me! Well, I think it did start with Paul not wanting to be any where but home for his Thanksgiving meal. The girls followed his lead with the same feelings. There's no place like home for the holidays. I got a nice complement from each of them, they all wanted "momma's cooking". I happily got the kitchen going and provided a 20# turkey, oyster dressing, and too many trimmings to mention. We finished up the food frenzie with peanut butter pie and pumpkin cheese cake for dessert.
Mitzi, Michael, Abby, & Emma came in to share the table. They also brought the newest member of the family, Max (they call her Jesse, but it's really Max from the Grinch). Let's just say that the chances of the Jennings' getting a new dog, um, dropped considerably. No animals, not now. I like the freedom to move about the country, without having to worry about dog sitters or kennels.
The day started at 6:00 a.m. and didn't end till some where around midnight. Good, good stuff.
There's more. As I think of it, I'll try to add it on.

Pre Holiday

I had a nice surprise, Sarah Mae came home for a quick momma fix. She showed up late Friday night. She and Paul did a Steak n'Shake stop together while I was out playing Nanny. Turns out that BOTH babies were being put to bed when I was arriving. "What", no play time, not singing, chasing, and no sweet rocking time? After I moved passed the disappointment... I found the pizza and red wine; it was a nice evening.
Saturday morning came and went. Really, we all slept till 10 or later! I haven't slept that late in a very long time and can I say how wonderful it was. I cooked up a full breakfast, then Sarah and I headed out for a quick Christmas shop. I hate shopping and my kids know their time is limited, so stay focus, have a mission, and go! We left Paul in cyber land with some new Nintendo game. Guys are so easily amused. :) We returned hours later with big bags of success! The princess will have a good Christmas morning. Paul was in the same spot we left him in, woe. Showers and off to dinner. Sarah took Paul and I went out to a wedding celebration. For those of you heading toward the wedding scene, here's a great idea. Let your kids do the wedding invites (it is their wedding), then after the wedding... you host a wedding celebration party with the new couple and all your friends. It was a good party with tons of food, wine and friends!
Got back to the homeland and we did a movie night. It was Shooters, action fun. Late night, but good to hang out with the kiddies. Sunday morning was a bit rough. Paul had to represent us all at church. Playing in the band, he has to kind-a be there or there's a problem. By the time I was half way into the second pot of coffee, I was ready to go. Again, Sarah wanted home cooking. We did waffles and eggs for brunch. Yum!
Paul had homework (did he ever do this?)... Sarah met up with Bill for dinner. More church time for Paul. I went for a visit with a neighbor and then we were all back in front the TV for one more movie. Tonight is comedy. OMG, Sarah's laugh is contagious! The movie, Hot Rod, was funny but Sarah and Paul in full belly laugh is hilarious. Great stuff!
We caught a bit of the AMA show (while waiting on Paul to show us how to load a movie into the TV). Lady Gaga has completely lost her mind and ridding herself of her talent. It was perhaps inspired by Elton and Madonna, with a big fail as the end result. Somebody hurry and get her meds! Carrie's manager needs to be fired for her putting her in those shoes! Poor girl had a fabulous song and couldn't move in fear of the fall. Ditto on Mary J and J Lo, who actually did wipe out. Ouch! Whitney Houston stepped out for the first time in five years and she "looked fabulous" as she sang without a flaw! This new song may be my new mantra to live by. "I didn't know my own strength"...

Inspired

So I'm reading Sarah's blog and laughing out loud (really), when I get inspired to do one of my own. Why not, eh? Where do you think she gets those writing skills? Oh yes, those are most certainly Gunter genes.
I had breakfast with Edith this morning. She is my amazing mentor and words of reason from years of wisdom. I drank down a pot of coffee as I got her up to speed on my world. Bill has filed contempt and we'll go to court soon. Sarah is doing great, Victoria not so much, Paul waiting to drive. I split up with Michael. Went to New Orleans to lift my spirits. Wow, what a great weekend! Breakfast with daddy and Lucien. Lunch with Lucien, 8 of his friends, 290 strangers and the newest Saints Hall to Fame Man, Morten Anderson. What a who-dat kinda day! Finished up the evening laughing with Miss Linda. Saturday started way too early with cooking up some BMX lunch goodness. Any idea how many times you have to taste before you get through 30 pounds of potato salad makings? Jake's arm may still be sore and I wonder how long it is before any of us crave potato salad again, hmm?
People watching at the Gretna BMX track is one of a kind. Nothing comes to mind to compare it to. It's a place you have to experience first hand. No words can describe.
Once done with Joseph the Dirt Devil, or is it the Dirt Devil Joseph? Miss Linda, Christi and I set out for a girls night. First stop was a live production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Great performance and big kudos for Christi's goody bag of participation! We found a piano bar with the worst employee's ever. Dove into cocktails and serious munchies. By the end of round three or four, we were singing along. Not quite ready to call it a night, we set out for the French Quarter. It's clean right now (the actual streets) but loaded with more strip joints than ever. We wondered through and did some shopping. I've been sworn to secrecy, fyi, did you know that cell phones and cameras are not allowed in many of the stores along Rue Bourbon?
The yaya was on and Tarot readers, as well as palm readers were out in full form. Apparently it's not in the stars for me to ever remarry; not a problem. The devil card showed up a couple of times; he had very little hair and described as angry. Oh well. Good news was lots and lots of travel in my future. Strong relationships, I may move very far away, and I have tons more years ahead. Woohoo! It was 2:00 a.m. when we called it a night.