Merry "late" Christmas

Hey Guys,

I sincerely hope everyone had a great Christmas. The Granthams had a good one for sure. Dad amd I hosted the breakfast on Christmas Eve and had a terrific turnout. Then all the Stephens' gathered at Mom's that night. We went to communion and ate steaks. Christmas day was defenitely and adventure.

We stayed at Mom's and got up around six we opened presents and headed to Dennis and Jan's by eight-thirty. DeAnn had to be at her grandmother's at 11 and I was at mine at 11:30. The Young Christmas was back at Mrs. Jan's at 1:30. We finally went home at 7. I crashed very early.

Yesterday we took down the tree and put everything up. Last night we hung out with some friends. That was our weekend in a nutshell. I am swamped her at work but wanted to give you and update.

Fins Up,
Jr

Wednesday

Good Morning,

I have a some really fun news to talk about. First, Bradley and Hope brought Miss Ella Kate by the office to see me. She is so cute. She slept almost the whole time they were here and three of us just caught up. It is so strange to have such good friends live in the same small town, but never see them. We made a deal that we would hang out soon. Next, Jep and Valarie have announced she is pregnant with the latest DuBose addition. So scary to think Jeptha will soon be a proud Papa, but I'm so excited for them. It appears it's down to Jerry and I as the holdouts. I wonder what Dread will think when the spotlight isn't always on him. That will be interesting.

All my bowl picks are tanking. In the Dothan pool all the suckers are beating me. Jenni Waters is even ahead. I'm not concerned though as we have over 30 left.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Monday

Hey Guys,

I did have a good birthday. Thanks for all the messages on facebook. We ate out at DeAnn's parents on Friday night and had a great meal. Saturday morning I came to the office until lunch. Mom and I delivered buckeyes that afternoon and then we gathered up to watch the Troy game that evening.

Yesterday we went to Ham then D and I made it to Whitewater also. We had a pretty lazy day around the house.

Mrs. Melanie and all the family was on my mind constantly. Adam was one of a kind and I miss him daily.

Merry Christmas,
Jr.

Great Times

So a couple of weeks ago Uncle Daniel planned a trip to New Orleans to watch Troy's bowl game. Him and Aunt Rhonda are taking the boys and will have a great time. He invited me to go, but with everything we have going on I didn't think it would be too smart. Also, the boys and myself might have been too much for the two of them to handle.

Last night I did go to Montgomery with Daniel to meet Mary and get Evan. We had a small road trip and ate and laughed a lot. Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing two of my uncles and laughing hard at both. Too bad Lewey and Tim weren't around. It would have been wild.

We are in the homestretch and digging towards Christmas. I hope everyone is enjoying the season and all the meanings the season is about. Have a great weekend.

Fins Up,
Jr

It's time to Celebrate!

Today my main man, John K. Stephens, Jr. has his last final in Tuscaloosa of his first semester. I hear the grades are gonna be pretty good too.

More importantly than than the schooling, though. Today is his birthday. It's wild because I remember when he was born. We are pretty tight and the conversations are mostly sarcastic. He made me feel so small in the hospital one day. As you can imagine my mouth gets me in trouble often. He came in the hospital room with a t-shirt on from the new Margaritaville in PCB. I said something to the effect of "one of those sure would be nice in a XL" he said, "Hold on". He left the room and came back me a shirt. I felt bad but he was laughing hard.

Anyway, thats my story for the day. Have a good weekend.

Happy Birthday John-John!

Fins Up,
Jr.

It's Chilly!

Hey Guys,

I'm sorry I haven't posted in over a week. Sometimes I start posted semi-regular and I say to myself "OK I'll post tomorrow" well at times tomorrow turns into 2 weeks.

I think everyone knows how big an Alabama fan I am, but I am now officially on the bandwagon. Auburn will beat Oregon just as bad as they want to. I'm guessing 55-38. The only question in my mind is whether or not Cecil with be in the desert on that January night. Cam makes Tebow look like a school girl. Simply Amazing.

The Granthams and a few friends booked a cruise that leaves on the 30th and gets back on the 2nd. Well, now DeAnn and I are flying out to Vegas on the 7th and coming home on the 11th. If anybody wants to contribute to "The poor ole Neil doesn't know how to sit at home" fund. Please contact me.

Robert Waters my good friend from Dothan who I talk about regularlyon here, had a little heart trouble after the Bama game last week. He is now resting at home after a couple of stints. Nurse John K. Stephens is taking great care of him I'm sure. Get well Bert.

Fins Up, Merry Chistmas, and Roll Tide,
Jr.