MERRY CHRISTMAS

I hope everyone had a wonderful time with their families. This is definitely a time to spend with your
family and close friends.

Brandi and Matt arrived Sunday night. It has been a wonderful, wonderful visit. Unfortunately, it had to be
cut short a day to the passing of Matt's Grandfather. Our prayers go out to the Hefner Family.

Christmas day was wonderful. The entire family was here for terrific food (espeeecially since I made it) and
to exchange presents. We all did very well in the gift department. I even got a George Foreman Grill, which
I can't wait to use. Brandi and Matt gave us a wii and jackets from wgntv, where she is the lead producer.

Yesterday was Bran's 29th birthday. Where did the time go? We all went to this wonderful Brazillian
Restaurant. What a night.

Saturday we will see an old friend of mine from Brooklyn. She comes down Christmas and we get together for dinner and talking about the good ole days.

HOPE YOU ALL HAD A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY.




EILEEN

READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

We are ready and counting the days. The outside looks great and Eric did a fantastic
job setting up his village. It seems to get better each year. The tree is decorated in
all red with clear lights and all the presents are under the tree. I even started my
cooking this weekend. I am expecting 15 people this year. It should be a wonderful
holiday season. Bran and Matt will be here for 6 days. I think this will be the longest
visit. and I am counting the days till there arrival Sunday night.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.


Eileen

HAPPY HANUKKAH

I want to wish all my friends and family a very Happy Hanukkah. I am starting to count the days till Brandi and Matt fly down
from the windy city. They are supposed to be coming down the Sunday before Christmas for 6 days. Hopefully this visit will
give them some time to see friends also.