December, Christmas.....Really??

How can it be December, almost Chirstmas for that matter, and be 80 something degrees outside? How can this possibly be Christmas?? Now, I know that I live in Houston, and I know that it never really snows, except for a few special occassions that it was somewhat "white" in Houston, but come on. 80 degrees for Christmas??? Oh well. I know, I know.....if I don't like it, I could always move! Not gonna happen, so I guess I will just adjust. One of my very favorite sayings........."So, it ain't home sweet home, ADJUST"! hehehehee And now, its actually cold outside! Only in Texas can you use the A/C and the heater all in one day. I love the Christmas season though. I love to go look at all the festive lights! This house we saw was HUGE! there was not a place on it that didnt have lights. it was simply BEAUTIFUL:
Whats sad is one thing that goes through my mind when I see stuff like this is: OMG! Cud you just imagine their electric bill?!??! hehehehe It was gorgeous though. Several people in this ritzy neighborhood were having parties. You could tell from the catering vans in their driveways! Must be nice. We thought about crashing but kinda figured we weren't dressed appropriately and they would notice. Considering they were all formal and we were shorts or jeans and t-shirts. They'd prolly think we were the help!

Even Sebastian got in the Christmas lighting spirit:

Not that you can tell too much in this picture, but I love the way the purple lights look against his black fur. He's such a beautiful cat. Of course he's getting fat just like the rest of his family! hehehehee He's up to 15 lbs now the little heffer!

I had a friend of mine from Bermuda come to town and stayed a week and a half. It was nice, but dang! We ran, and ran and ran! I only got to take off three days from work to spend with her, but man, I was ready to come back to work just for a break after that! :-) and my GOD that woman can EAT! And I have no idea where she puts it all. Even after big meals she has desserts. Amazing really. Here she is actually enjoying what was left of her desert.......

She really cracks me up. I love it that it always surprises her that things really are bigger in Texas! We took her out to her very first country bar to see real live cowboys! (okay, so most of you know that most of the guys at the bar aren't really "cowboys" but they at least had hats on!!!)She had a ball! I think that Katey and Momma T actually got her on the dance floor a time or two as well. (I got sick and had to cut the evening short!) I think a good time was had by all. Makes me miss those days I would go dancing almost every night. I love to country dance! She must have been exhausted cause she didn't get up until very late the next day! I'm glad she had a good time. She got to meet Cam for the first time. They hit it off immediately!

They had more fun clowning around and playing! I think they wore each other out.

So now she's back in Bermuda and time for me to catch up on my relaxing. Now, if Mike would only go away I'd be much happier. I missed two, count them, I said TWO Christmas parties yesterday thanks to dear ole Mike. I'm still not sure if it was the alcohol I drank the night before or not. A friend of mine that had her gallbladder removed told me that she has problems with alcohol since she had hers removed. She said it makes her feel like she has a horrible hangover the next day even though she only had one drink. So, maybe.............but lets hope not!!!

I hope everyone is having a beautiful holiday season and I wish you all a Merry Christmas!!!!