Important dates

What a splendid day. The sun is shining and we’re encroaching upon mid-60s, family is all about and I’m about to ride the State Park where I find respite in the woods and call my family back home.

Today is a day meant for song and rejoicing, so I wanted to post a video of my favorite: Happy Holidays Y’all by Robert Earl Keen, Jr.

REK a Texas singer-songwriter who grew up in Houston and roomed at A&M with Lyle Lovett. While I couldn’t find the above song in video, I was able to find another of his songs – the prequel to Happy Holidays y’all – called Merry Christmas from the Family. His lyrics in both are great – it’s all about the common man.

Have a great celebration today, friends.

– Sometimes when you blog, you realize it’s mostly about you and it feels selfish or vain.

– Even with 80º temps, all it takes is family and friends about to make you realize the holidays are here.

– Hanging Christmas lights makes me feel festive.

– Love and support from family and friends is truly the best feeling. With it, you know you can do anything.

– Deacons are not priests and they tend to ramble on, but infants don’t seem to mind.

– “I tell you what” is a phrase that everyone uses almost all the time. Just listen for it.

Christening images and more to come soon. Today we celebrate the kids first Christmas with the Ashley side. I have a feeling these kids will be spoiled.

Following this weekend I’m starting a new, healthier lifestyle push. I’m going to integrate daily workouts and new food recipes into my life, and I’m going to write about my exploits here. Support and all…

Have a great week, friends.