Wow. Christmas came and went. The kids were excited when Santa came, and disappointed when their two "Elves," (Elfis and Claire) departed for the North Pole after their month-long visit with us.
I have basically taken the last ten days or so of 2008 off, with the exception of a couple of pressing needs for clients that could be handled remotely. Visited Sue's family in New Orleans last weekend--leaving Caitlin, Sarah and Andrew to hold down the household while Sue, Collin, Rachel and I departed for two nights. Had a great visit, and a wonderful dining experience at La Parvenu, a restaurant in North Kenner--highly recommended if you're in the New Orleans area. Setting is in a quaint house, and the food was spectacular--at least the artichoke soup, salad, filet mignon, bread pudding and lemon crepes. Hey, I split desserts, so don't think I ate all of it.
Yesterday the boys and I joined friends and attended the PapaJohns.com Bowl game between Rutgers and North Carolina State. We were handed Rutgers signs and "clappers" from a very well-organized cheering section when we went in, found ourselves generally on the Rutgers side of the field, and so we became Rutgers fans for the day. They won in an exciting 29-23 contest, and the boys had a great time.
In the not-so-good news category, my Mom is not doing well and was taken by ambulance to the hospital yesterday. She suffers from COPD after years of smoking. She was intubated yesterday, and my Dad and brother, both of whom live there in Monroe, La., were optimistic based on what the doctors were saying. One day at a time, though, and any spare prayers you may have to go this way are appreciated.
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