A Very Merry Christmas

"Glory to God in highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." ~ Luke 2:14 NIV

A Merry Christmas to all my Christian Family and Friends.

My day started even before my children got up. I guess you can grow up but there still something magical about Christmas, secular or religious.

I called my aunt Wendy. We have been talking more recently. There are things in my life that she can really relate to and help me move on from.

Zac and Jenna came running in to my room. I was on the phone with my parents. They were reading and moved by my Christmas Eve entry. I wanted it to be ahhh moment, and glad that it was. They saw it as my present to them.

After the call was over it was breakfast time. Jenna discovered she likes Maple & Brown Sugar instant oatmeal. Zac had his normal cold cereal.

Now it was time for the presents to be opened. The children were very excited to get down with it. it was a controlled as it could be, but have to say that were very good. I gave them both digital cameras. Many members of my family sent packages to the children. Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and even their mom sent something.

I got a New England Patriots mug filled with a garlic snack mix from my children. Aunt Wendy got me a can of Pistachios. Rozale, Arva, Steph, and James gave me a some stationary, two DVDs. and Dan Brown's Angels & Demons.

We all were thankful for our gifts.

We as a family made phone calls to family and friends. Talking to them or leaving messages on voicemail.

It was time to take a shower and get ready for dinner with Zac and Jenna's grandfather, Stephen. I try to get the children dressed up a bit.

We all headed to The Fresno Market Buffet within Arizona Charles'- Decatur Casino. I had some traditional holiday foods, as well as some southwest and American favorites. I also celebrated by getting some champagne.

It was sad the Boston Celtics end the record 19 game winning streak. I hurt more that it was the LA Lakers that beat us. You can't win them all, and we'll see the Lakers again in the NBA Championship Finals this summer.

With full bellies, we headed back home. It was a great family meal. Stephen is such a big blessing and help to my family. He is a special person who really cares for Zac and Jenna.

At home, we opened and put together some of the toys the children had got. After some playtime, it was time for bed.

What a wonderful Day!!

NBA Champs Hold On; Ground Atlanta Hawks for First Lost of Season

Sometimes it better to be lucky then talented. My guess is that in the game of Basketball the right mixture of both can have your team going a long way

The 2008 NBA World Champions, Boston Celtics, came up with another magical moment in it rich history last night. With time all but gone, scored the game winning basket, to break the Atlanta Hawk's 6 game undefeated streak to start the new NBA season.

Here is what, Jimmy Golen, of AP Sports had to say:

"The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round
of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions
haven't changed much at all. NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fall away jumper
with 0.5 seconds left to give Boston a 103-102 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday
night, handing the Hawks their first loss of the season and their first since
the Celtics ousted them en route to their unprecedented 17th title."

Here is the link to the whole Article, http://sports.aol.com/nba/story/_a/celtics-rally-send-hawks-to-first-loss/n20081112233709990006

The NBA season is still young, much basketball to be played. Many more exciting moments will unfold before our eyes.

We'll have to see what the winter brings, and who is in the playoff in April. Which teams have a real shot at the 2009 NBA Title. I have a strong feeling, that Boston and the big three will be int he middle of that fight.

I love to see my beloved Celtics win Back to Back Championship, but we'll have to see how it all unfolds