It has come and gone, and I am exhausted as is Jackie. Baby Hogan did not make an arrivals this Holiday season, but 2007 is still here, so anything could happen. Here are the family Photos from this Christmas.

Hello everyone!! Ok so its time to get back to the norm of things and stop boring you all with my shenanigan’s! If you have not heard Jennifer (my sister) has been awarded employee of the quarter!!! Woohooo!! Out of the entire company she is number 1. Nice job Jenn, it comes with a cash award, a pat on the back, and added work load I am sure.

Yesterday Jackie and I had our weekly doctor visit, it went well, we got to see parts of him on the ultrasound, the doctor was a little concerned for the amniotic fluid levels, so we go in for more tests next week. It is nothing to worry about or anything, just something to check on, so be praying for that. He is moving like a little monkey as normal, and loves that mommy is eating all sorts of goodies at work due to the holiday parties.

Christmas is right around the corner! I hope you all are done getting stocking gifts, as it will be a little crazy come Monday night! Speaking of, Bingo is on this year, so bring your bingo face! Mom C will be hosting. I have my bingo gifts ready!

Ohh also, in Christmas tradition, scooter has decided to eat about a 6inch long strand of glass beads that usually hang from the chandelier. We think she thought it was ice, because she loves ice cubes. So be praying she poops it out soon. I guess she thought having a glass eye was not enough, so glass poop seems like an approbate upgrade.

Ok that is all the updates I have for now, so giddy-up.

This is the last day for secret santa, being as my person did not design a box I thought I would make it into a trailer for the giddy-up 9000 to haul his gifts in. It also symbolizes me having to drag him and picking up his slack

Day 4

Now our time has come to an end
I hope you enjoyed the good time spent
I may not get your name next year
But whoever does will be filled with fear

Enjoy the gifts, they may have been weird
But that’s how I roll, no need to be skeerd
So giddy-up, I don’t mean to be rude
But it’s time to go, so Merry Christmas Dude

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Day 3

Hello Doug, it’s now day three!
Its hunting time, so find a tree
Grab your ammo and proceed real slow
This little rascal puts on a show

He is in your box, having a ball
Doing the Dew, coke, sprite and all
Now do not kill my little friend

As I have to take him home in the end
Stun him once with a rubber dart
But be real careful he likes to fart
So come this Thursday at the reveal
Return him back so he can heal.

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Day 2
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My person is a hunter, and they put down “Doe In Heat” as their favorite scent. So I made up my own version, with a poem of course.

Hello Doug, I am glad you survived
An avalanche can be a scary ride
I am sure it was cold underneath the snow
But I have a surprise, wouldn’t you know!

I read your list and was a bit confused
You listed a scent, so how could I refuse?
A Doe in Heat is hard to find
I hit on a few, but got antlered in the behind.

So Lift the cap and take a sniff
There is none like this special gift
It’s not the same, but just as neat
I call this scent “Texas Pete’s Dough in Heat”

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Day 1

Day 1.

Today I decorated my victims cubical with Christmas Cheer. I was able to place one of those annoying Christmas cards that plays jingle bells over and over again in the ceiling above the ceiling tiles, after 2 hours he finally found it, but he was about to loose it. I also filled all his desk drawers with packing peanuts, and over head compartment. Here is a little poem I left him for day 1.

Hello Doug, it is that time of year
It is time to spread some Christmas cheer
As you see I have come and gone
But left my mark to live on and on

I hope your heart can take the stress
Now that your cube is a Christmas mess
But as I said, it’s that time of year
To spread some good ole Holiday Fear!

The weather man said there’s a chance of snow
He said wear some gloves but what does he know!
Enjoy the gift, this rounds be fun
Day two is coming, you might want to run.

Wow, it seems time is just flying by! I honestly do not remember ever being this busy all the time. From the lack of website posts, you may gotten that clue. I understand things are only going to get crazier, and I am ready, but it has just been insane. Maybe it is the Holidays. Between activities at work, and church and getting the house ready and then getting the things ready for the baby Hogan.

Last night we watched Jacob, he is 2 months old. His parents were in our small group, so we got a little taste of caring for a little one last night. It went well. He had just got his 2 month shorts, I mean SHOTS….yesterday so was a little upset about that. but we got a very small taste of things to come. I realized how much time and effort is needed, its constant. The daily routine of things is about to change. I am not sure how to get ready for that, but love makes you ready and finds the time. Thats what I keep telling myself anyway.

Anyway, all is well with us, Jackie is doing great, the little boy has his head down and is being really good. Nana Millar has arrived from Ireland, and is in good spirits. I am looking forward to seeing her real soon!

Ok thats all I got for now!

I love when an unplanned plan comes together,

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I call it The Giddy-Up 9000, your first question would be, does it have a Hemi? You bet your Christmas List it has a Hemi! The Giddy-Up 9000 is packed with pure power, sporting some Styrofoam rocket boosters, and a chrome spoiler, this little mean machines will get Santa from The North Pole to Middle GA in less then 10 sec flat (with a tail wind of course). It is also important to note it has real foil aluminum traction claws, not that cheap stuff you buy at Giant Foods. Built by Irish Elves, the quality is unmatched. The silver flames on the side give it a “Pimp Yo Ride” touch that not many people can pull off. So why did I build such an awesome machine? Well in 7 days it will be Secret Santa week at work, and we had to design a box for our gifts to be placed in. I will surly have the most tricked out box in the whole department. Plus as an added bonus that week, I will be pulling a number of pranks on my individual, so stay tuned. I have many treats in store.

P.s I think it is safe to say I have met the qualification’s for any school projects Chublinka brings up in the future.

Do you realize that when that little kid saw momma kissing Santa Clause underneath the mistletoe toe that night, how traumatic that was? I mean did he run tell Dad? I bet he didnt, it would have broken his Dad’s heart! The torment that poor little kid must have felt keeping that secret! I am almost 30 years old now, and up until last year I never figured that song out, and no one every thought to explain it to me! I thought Santa had it made, some Milk, Cookies, and a little kissy kiss at each stop. Player!

Christmas is coming and I am very excited! My Grandmother is coming, MY parents will be here, and I have a son of my own that will be showing up shortly after! I find myself planning all these play dates in my head, of all the cool things we will get to do. It’s like getting to live your childhood all over again, but this time I will have a smaller version of myself to do it with. I keep remembering all the fun things I did as a kid. I had an active imagination that is still as clear to me today as it was back then. All these things I want to share with him. I feel we have grown closer these past few months, I feel him move as he moves around in Jackie, I love to feel him move, its my new favorite pass time. We talk about man things, and sing weird songs about goats and chicken wings, he likes that.

I love the anticipation of Christmas, this Christmas will be the last Christmas of just Jackie and myself, and thats OK. We will always have our time and make time for each other, but Christmas after this year will be a new, and exciting change for us both. I will however make a point of this, when he is old enough, I will explain the meaning of that song to him, so he is not as confused as I have been all these years.