Introducing Syd

Syd, who I am certain will be renamed by his new 4 year old mommy to some long made-up Hawaiian name, is now under a Christmas tree somewhere in North Carolina waiting to be unwrapped.

But before he headed to his new home... we took him around Richmond for some sightseeing.

Here's Sid trying to get the waitress's attention at a local dive:



This is where Syd fell down walking the bumpy and uneven sidewalks:



And this is where he stopped to catch his breath from all the carrying-ons of the evening:



And finally. This is the picture Syd took of Charo and I at the Jefferson. Syd can't take pictures for shit. The tree is in focus but we aren't. That's okay. From our perspective, not much was in focus, either.


Syd, be a very well behaved stupid sock creature for Ellie. Cause her mommy will totally kick your one-socked ass if you misbehave!

Back from Vegas

The gals partied a bit...



While the guys watched from atop their high perch...


I managed to clear myself from the casino $70 up. And there was a late night wedding at the exact same drive thru chapel Steve and I got married 5 years ago.

I think that means the company Christmas party was a success. However will they top it next year?

Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas

Heading off to the city where we got married... for the company Christmas party. Don't know how we manage under the strain but we muddle through.