January 2003

Christmas Lots of visiting and presents this year. Since Christmas fell on a Wednesday, I only had that day off as a holiday so I took the rest of the week off, all execpt a half day on Christmas eve. First we went to Fort Wayne to see RAW's family. Then it was home to work that half a day and spend Christmas at home. The day after Christmas we pack up to my parents in Crown Point where EVERYONE was there. Well actually Pam and family didn't come until Saturday (sans Shelby). We celebrated Jeff's 11th birthday and as usual, Cindy picked up goofy hats. Last year you may recall the hats, here is a reminder just in case. You can see lots of pictures and a couple of movies here. My 15 Minutes of Fame Suzanne Somer's new diet book came out in early December. Back in February someone emailed me to submit my pictures and stories for the next book. I never heard anything more. Finally the book comes out and I run to the bookstore to see if I made the cut. I did, on page 32. You would of thought Suzanne would of sent me a signed book or at least let me know the book was coming out. When I got the book the next day at work, Kathy was so excited that she sent me all throughout the building to show it off. This and That Ok, now Pam is pregnant! That make #4 for her clan also. The new baby is due about 6 weeks after Cindy's baby. Looks like another cousin pair. Mom got pick-pocketed during a visit to Water Tower Place in Chicago. She had no clue her wallet was just lifted out her purse while going up the stairs. She does recalls a guy brushing up close to her while climbing the stairs. Joke is on the thiefs though, she only had a couple of buck in her wallet. All her money was still in her purse. She was able to cancel her credit cards in the security office of the mall. Hollace had her first school show. Eleven little 3 year olds in her class quietly sang a few Christmas songs. Shame on this multimedia mom for not bringing her camcorder. Fortunately my digital camera (which I always carry) has limited video with sound. You can check out the pictures and movies here. I got me a new 40 Gig hard drive for this titanium laptop. This puppy originally only had 10Gig and I have been struggling to keep at least a gig in it available. A big challenge. This weekend I will try to install it. I can't wait! Got re-orged at work. I now report to a new manager and will be moving back to the park. It has been 6 years since I worked at the park.     The Race ...the movie I have edited my first feature film, well all 2.5 minutes of it. It is 3mbs as either a Quicktime or Windows Media movie or if you have a really fast connection, download the 9mb version. It is worth the download so go check it out. 3.4Mb QT or 3.4Mb WMV,