The Weekend

• Kicked it off with some Jack Stack BBQ for lunch on Friday.

• It was my half-day at work, so I took Goose "downtown" to Union Station/Crown Center area. We were lucky to catch two trains going in opposite directions as we parked the car and then another train as we left. Union Station is a magical setting for Christmas. All the decorations were getting put up and their huge model train set was being put together. Christmas trees were lit up all over the place.

• I saw a flyer for an old Kansas City tradition in Union Station. It is a Christmas sing-a-long. They are bringing in a choir and inviting people to sing along. There was an old picture and it looked cool. The main floor was crowded with people singing along. I hope they pass out words, because I forget what comes after "Frosty the snowman, da da da da da da da."

• We used the link to walk over to Crown Center. We hit the toy shop (just looking) and the candy store (more than looking.)

• It was dark when we left and we could see the downtown Marriot hotel all lit up with it's animated lights. It looked brilliant. We made a drive by, through Barney Allis plaza, but it is best seen from afar.

• Friday night a group of us from church put together little baskets filled with goodies and delivered them to some ederly people. Veranl and I were with our kids and thought that we would deliver to a lady who lived close to us then go home and put the kids to bed. Our lady was single-her husband died four years ago. I felt bad because I think she was expecting a large group of us. She had all these snacks put out and their was just the four of us. I politely ate a cookie. She did have the KU Jayhawks basketball game on.

• Saturday morning my dad and I played a few games of racquetball at the community center in Mission. Afterwards, we went over to Werner's German meatmarket and european market and ate some Brats. Well, I actually had a polish sausage. Very good! On Saturdays, they grill them outside and people from miles around come.

• Saturday afternoon, Vernal went over to her sister's house to decorate the boy's birthday cakes, which meant that I had both boys. I loaded Goose and Turkey into the car and we headed to Toys-r-us. I wanted to check out some scooters for possible Christmas presents. That store is crazy and not in a good way. Everytime, I go there it is packed. I guess there was big sale going on and usually the only time I go is during the Christmas season when everything was crazy.

• Then we went over to Best Buy. I like the old Christmas music. Bing is the king of christmas. I heard of this new cd of old christmas songs that have been remixed by some of today's "?best?" DJ's. It is a pretty cool concept. So, I picked up Christmas Remixed volume 2. I could not find the original volume 1 from last year. Overall it is pretty good and I guess that is based on the original song selected. Perfect for that party with a little funk.

• Vernal's Mom came over and we got to run some errands and eat together- just the two of us. We had gift certificates to Chipotle.

• Saturday night cleaned house and prepared lesson.

• Sunday morning - went to church and then my dad came over and we rode in his truck to my office downtown to pick up a filing cabinet. Then we stopped by D'bronx to pick up a 30" party pizza. Yummy! We have to tilt the pizza sideways a bit to get it through our door.

• We celebrated Goose's and Turkey's birthday. They turned 3 and 1. We had all the family over. Always a good crazy time.
  

• Sunday evening, Goose and I went to the church's thanksgiving dinner. Vernal and Turkey were visiting an Aunt in the hospital. It was nice to speak Dar and Roamer. Thanks for coming; I enjoyed the treats. I think I liked the white nut brittle best.

• I have to thank BB for being on top of things and getting us tickets to see Sigur Ros at the Uptown Theater in February.

• I finished reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and now I am ready to see the movie.