Month: December 2006

Congrats to my parents who have been together for almost 40 years. Thanks for setting a great example....

We wish so much we could be with our families for Christmas. This is the first year that Angie and I have not been with at least one side of the family for the holidays. Living so far away, did not afford us the opportunity to be with family...

___A_OPEN___a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://www.bobbycox.org/blog/uploaded_images/thekids-709511.jpg”___I took a snapshot of the kids the other day and then compared it to when we first moved to the equator and I think the heat is getting to them. Either that or they are really ready for a break from school....

We have had some trouble with uploading pictures to our blog site. Seems like I forgot the password and the password keeper is stuck in the laptop with orange juice in the keyboard. Anyway, I just remembered I can upload pictures through the blog if I go online to...

Now, for anyone reading who feels stressed, run down, and flat worn out this season, I must recommend purchasing and decorating your own Charlie Brown tree. It’s a time-saving investment!!! Our tree contains about 15 ornaments cut from computer clipart or wrapping paper and hung with tiny fish hooks....

If you read the most recent blog, you’re getting the idea that Christmas this year is more than just tracking down the right gifts. For us, it’s about tracking down EVERYTHING!!!! We’ve given our best efforts to celebrating and cherishing this special holiday with the resources available, and it’s...

Well, it’s something like a tree, anyway!! It’s our first “Charlie Brown” tree, and we love it. The task of celebrating our very favorite holiday in a place that doesn’t even acknowledge it seemed at first an impossible task. It began in mid-November, when I was shopping at a...

Ok, I am about as sick of spam email as one can get. I really wish I knew how they get my email address. Fortunately, my email reader filters the junk email, but it inevitably misses a few and I always have to check my junk email for emails...

Today is the big day. She is half way to 70 now! I told her that this morning and she didn’t seem to mind. 70 is not so bad, I am actually looking forward to it.The kids and I got here some really cool sunglasses for her birthday. She...