C-A-T-S Cats Cats Cats!

Ancho and I are very pleased with the bowl game outcome- particularly since I took 1/2 a day off work to watch the game at home.

Congratulations Wildcats!

Link in the UK athletics home page for photos of the victorious team.


ukathletics.com

In other news, I picked up some paint for the bathroom (cactus green). Bold.

The roof saga continues.

Happy New Year!

Firecracker Take 345

Firecracker Take 345
Originally uploaded by ancho and lefty.

I think this take is particularly bad. I love mom's gleeful expression and my husband looks like he just got out of bed.

Firecracker Photo Take 248

Firecracker Photo Take 248
Originally uploaded by ancho and lefty.

Another series of bad firecracker photos

Another series of bad firecracker photos
Originally uploaded by ancho and lefty.

You decide which one of this series is the least lacking in the holiday spirit. We always try to capture the firecracker spirit but somehow miss the mark.

The Apple Dumpling Gang with Ralph the Dog

The Apple Dumpling Gang with Ralph the Dog
Originally uploaded by ancho and lefty.

Walking

Walking
Originally uploaded by ancho and lefty.

Melissa and Dave, Members of the Apple Dumpling Gang

Melissa and Dave, Members of the Apple Dumpling Gang
Originally uploaded by ancho and lefty.

They appeared to be enjoying their walk on our land.

Holiday Activities

My mom developed our number one holiday tradition several years ago. Known as the "Firecracker Dinner," we all pop open British firecrackers that contain fun little prizes and paper crowns. We must wear the crowns throughout the delicious meal we eat and also photograph ourselves wearing the ridiculous paper crowns. Last night was our Firecracker Dinner 2006, and while the food was good and the crowns were golden, my dad's recent surgery made him unable to participate in the festivities. And so, there was a little sadness in the air. But, hopefully he is feeling better today.

Earlier yesterday, my sister and Dave, her husband, who are in from Portland, Oregon took a great walk out on our farm. The dogs were delighted that the folks who had come for a visit enjoyed walking almost as much as they did.

Today, Ancho and I are home observing Christmas Eve quietly, at home, with no traffic jams, no pushy and rude people, and no stress. We are going to cook red beans and rice and putz around the house all day. I will probably work on the dissertation a bit while Ancho already seems entranced by a video game called "civilization."

I have heard that from time to time my husband's grandfather, Dan, reads this blog, and if this is the case... Merry Christmas to all up in Long Island! And Happy New Year!