Merry Christmas...to me!

I know when you're an adult that Christmas is supposed to take on a whole new meaning. You know, it's not supposed to be about the gifts anymore, it's supposed to center around the meaning for the season: faith, family, etc. But this Christmas I got a really cool present, a Tassimo. It's a fancy coffeemaker for those who don't know. After coveting Uncle Gene's for a year or two, Lisa gave me one for Christmas this year. It's the new Bosch model and I love it. It will make coffee, cappuchinos, lattes, hot chocolate and tea. We are partial to the cappuchinos and lattes. So if anyone wants to know what I want for my birthday....well...I'll take gift cards to Target or Bed, Bath & Beyond. It is cheaper than Starbucks.

The Incredible Pizza Post

The weekend before Thanksgiving found the Willmons in Conroe, Texas at the Incredible Pizza Company. We went with my mom, and my sister and brother-in-law, and my aunt and uncle. The kids had a blast and some of the adults did as well. Well, ok, I had fun also. The two-story laser tag was pretty neat I have to say. And not only that, but on the way home, we stopped and took a picture of the Sam Houston Statue outside of Huntsville. OK, Andy wanted to take the picture.

Bailey and the LMS Eighth Grade Band

Tonight we had the opportunity to attend the LMS Super Bowl. The 7th and 8th grade footballs teams played and the LMS Eighth grade band got to march and play some tunes. Way on the back row you will find Bailey playing her flute. Go Bailey!

Panther Homecoming 2008

Friday Night The Willmons experienced their first Homecoming Game at Abe Martin Stadium. Andy & Ben took the night off to go see Beverly Hills Chihuahua (thanks Aunt 'Net!) So Bailey took along her friends Marissa Willmon and Hollin Jordan. Marissa's mom, Tammy Jo made mums for the girls. They had a good time socializing and we had a good time watching the game, because the Panthers won.

Zoo Boo 2008

"Does this blaster make me look fat?"

"How does that Force thing work again?"

"Do you feel lucky, droid?"

Last Saturday Night we made the trek out to the Ellen Trout Zoo for their Annual Zoo Boo. The Zoo always puts on a good time for the kids with lots of scary stuff, and lots of candy. Here are some pics for you to ponder. Andy & Ben love the Star Wars Clone Wars outfits. One is Commander Cody and the other is Captain Rex, but don't ask me which.

Music Builds Tour 2008 Houston Texas

Last night we ventured down to Houston for the Music Builds Concert tour starring: Jars of Clay (my favorite), Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Switchfoot and Third Day. Very good concert, very loud concert. The only drawback was the starting time of 6:30pm. Traffic was horrible and we didn't get there until after 7pm. Missed seeing Jars of Clay, which were the only band I cared about, but we did get to hear them on the radio (thanks to KSBJ!). I did pick up their new EP Closer and I can't wait to hear their new album in the spring. I guess I have an excuse to go see them in concert next year, huh? Third Day & Robert Randolph were both very good, but the best performance had to be Switchfoot. I had only heard two of their songs, but after seeing them live, I want to hear more. That is when my hearing returns. The video above was the finale featuring all the bands covering a U2 classic "When Love Comes to Town." The original version featured none other than B.B. King.

Coming soon to a church near you....