Goddamn it's cold

Wow. Really cold out there. I kinda like it though. It makes me enjoy summer. And let be honest, with my extra layer of blubber, I'm uniquely qualified to spend my time in sub zero weather. I'm like a harp seal without all the clubbing.

Xmas is upon us. We had a family party on Saturday. Jack got a bunch of trucks, Grace got a Barbie Cruise Boat. Talk about re-enforcing stereotypes. It's a fun time at the old Higgins household, so I can't complain.

My basement is finally completed. Sump pump, DryWall, painted and carpeted(EMPIRE!!). Looks great, and I reclaim some of my living space. Good times all around.

10 Days til Breckenridge. No Kids!


*not actually me.

Happy Tuesday

So, the holiday went well, as always.

Thanksgiving is easily my favorite holiday. All the food and family you can handle, but no gifts or roasting chestnuts.


It also helps that my Wife's family is completely out of town, so we only have 1 responsibility on Thanksgiving. We are only responsible to our lower GI.

Actually played football on thursday, so I tested the Achilles, it responded well, so I'm on the road to playing a dominant third base like I've been doing for the past 15 years.

It's Grace's birthday on Thursday. 4 years old. So I built this last night: