Winter Wonderland Ramblings

- Louisville had its first major winter storm in 5 or 6 years and it was just in time for the holidays. Depending on how you look at it, the storm only dumped 6 or so inches of snow in the area, while Southern Indiana received snow totals that were greater then 2 feet. But this just wasn't your everyday Louisville snow storm but instead it packed some freezing rain and sleet causing some interesting conditions. There was a decent amount of ice on the ground and then six inches of snow with another layer of ice over that. Its not going anywhere soon as temperatures aren't expected to reach 20 on Christmas Eve and Christmas. So for an hour or so today I was content with enjoying the snow/ice mixture that covered the yard and cars before getting to work and actually clearing the driveway, making it possible for family to park on tomorrow night for Christmas Eve dinner. No more dreaming of a white Christmas, its going to be one.

- Since I've been home I've gotten my bake on and helped my mom bake the holiday cookies. Baking is something I enjoy to do and there is nothing better then baking holiday goodies. The smell travels through the whole house and just really gets me in the mood to celebrate the holidays. My mom made my favorite "No-Bake" cookies and then we managed to bake molasses, chocolate chip, M&M, spritz, and a handful of other ones. Oh they are soo good.

- The Fighting Illini managed to hold off Missouri last night in the Busch Braggin' Rights Game 70-64. While it was our worst performance to date, it was a good game to win. It really showed me atleast why we should only have a few losses come the end of the season and heading into the Big Dance. Though I will stick with my assessment of Deron Williams that he is soo NBA and couldn't hit a jump shot if his life depended on it and that Luther Head is the best player on the team. The next three months should be fun. Go Illini!

- Upon further review I did manage to make Santa's good list this year and should atleast be getting a handful of presents. Yay!

- Its crunch time for me as the NFL gears up for its final two weeks of the regular season and then heads into the playoffs. Football stretches from Friday to Monday this week and I'm sure I'll be able to get my fill between family and other happenings.

- Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from Beavers and Ducks. What a year its been. I plan on having a Year In Review Blog up sometime before the New Year highlighting my favorite moments of the years that was 2004. But until then, enjoy yourself and the holiday break.