New Year’s Eve is just days away.
And with the possible threat of a snow storm on it’s way into town, we definitely don’t want a repeat of Christmas Eve (an hour and half drive from Garland to Red Oak in the freezing snow and rain).
So, as of now I think we’ll be sticking around the house, probably loading up on a couple Red Box/iTunes movies and enjoying a quiet evening to ourselves.
What about you? What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?
God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list?
“Walk straight, act right, tell the truth.
Don’t hurt your friend, don’t blame your neighbor; despise the despicable.
Keep your word even when it costs you, make an honest living, never take a bribe.
You’ll never get blacklisted if you live like this.â€
(Psalm 15)
From the Sunlight Foundation:
At least 370 Parties Scheduled for the Democratic and Republican Parties
Despite New Ethics Law, Lawmakers & Lobbyists Party On
WASHINGTON, DC — As part of its about-to-be-launched Party Time project, the Sunlight Foundation has obtained lists of 370 parties and events scheduled for the Democratic and Republican conventions, sponsored by the likes of Bank of America, the Distilled Spirits Council, Eli Lilly, AT&T, and Anheuser Busch.
Compiled by a top Washington lobbying firm, Quinn Gillespie & Associates, the lists show how partying will continue at the conventions despite the new ethics law, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HOGLA), which prohibits lobbyists from throwing parties honoring specific
lawmakers. The DNC list is available at http://tinyurl.com/6pm4lo and the RNC list is online at http://tinyurl.com/6ew8rf.
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Tami, Brian and Jen
Originally uploaded by Jonathan D. Blundell.
Had the siblings/friends over for dinner tonight at Casa de Blundell. We had a great time. It was a random meal with everyone bringing some of their favorites.
The menu included spaghetti, taco soup, salad, Chick-Fil-A nuggets, a veggie tray, chips and dips and cookies.
Kathryn also went all the way to Russia and brought back some Russian chocolate and coffee (we haven’t opened the coffee yet).
To see all the photos, as well as a few older ones from this month click here.
We played some Boxers and Briefs, TV Scene It, & Apples to Apples before everyone headed home just before midnight.
49 minutes later, the dishes are done and Laurie and I are heading to bed. Good times.