Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Bagwine Christmas: A Retrospective

Christmas Eve...What a cute picture of Ryno and his Uncle Marty. I asked Ryno why he wore his glasses instead of his contacts...



He told me he wore them because even Crazy Uncle Vince wouldn't hit a kid in glasses...



Egads, it appears that Ryno didn't like the Egg Narrrrrg!! Or perhaps, he snuck a drink of Bourbon. Hmmmmmmm?



The booty for Matt-Man!! A Geroge Bush 2008 Countdown Calendar and Colbert's New Book.






A variety of gift cards, candy, and a Photo Album of old family pictures that one of my sister's put together...



Yeah Baby!! 'Round here, I am known as the King of Crockpot Cooking. Schmoop's brother David gave me this crock that comes with a 2, 4, and 6 quart pot. Mangia!! And look what's next to it...A bottle of wine that is French and has an actual cork. I guess I can still put it in a bag when I drink it.



Ryno gave me three funny T-Shirts, but this one says it all...



Alas, the one thing I didn't get. Maybe next year Jessica...

I hope you all had a safe and wonderful Christmas, and to all of you loony Canadians, Happy Boxing Day.

I am off to Best Buy sometime this morning to help David find a new phone for his mom. I mean, how could I refuse to help a guy who just gave me a 3-in-1 Slow Cooker?

Cheers!!

48 comments:

Dana said...

Wow Matt-Man! Even without Jessica you made off with quite a haul!

And how was the SPAM?

Schmoop said...

Dana: I am a lucky guy. The SPAM was incredibly tasty. But I think I prefer the original. Have a good day Dana, and I hope all went well for you and your family. Cheers!!

Cheesy said...

So sorry for your lack of Jess under the tree kiddo.. but then she is preggers and may not have fit! OMG are YOU the babydaddy?? heheh
So the bacon spam wasn't heaven eh??

Thanks for sharing your holiday happenings!!

Schmoop said...

Cheesy: Ah, if only that were true that I was the cause of her pregnancy. The Bacon SPAM was good, but somehow just not the same as the original. Cheers!!

RW said...

Jessica is pregers? NOOOOOOOOO! Ryno looks like he had a great time! Love the calendar!

Schmoop said...

Roger: The news about Jessica is sad, but true. Ryno had a great time and these pics dont show him enjoying Christmas morning with me and his mom, and then later at his Grandma's. Sheesh!!

Happy 38th Birthday and Cheers to ya Roger!!

Durward Discussion said...

Please post daily pictures of the Bush departure for those of us who didn't get a "countdown". Sorry Jessica spent Christmas elsewhere, but with a treasure like Ryno you couldn't expect to get everything.

Hope your New Year brings you a cork puller and a paper bag supply.

Schmoop said...

Jamie: I already hung the calendar up and started reading Colbert's book. Both funny stuff. Ryno is a very good boy and he honestly appreciates everything he receives. I got lucky.

Cheers, and yes, I need a corkscrew, but the bag supply is fine.

Leighann said...

That's quite a stash! I'm sure if Jessica knew you had Spam WITH Bacon she would have made an appearance!!

Odat said...

What cute pics of Ryno...I love the T-shirt, N-shit.

Peace

Schmoop said...

Leighann: I would have let her have all of the SPAM, after all, she is eating for two now. Cheers!!

Odat: He is a ham. (I wonder who he go that from?) I hope you feel better soon, n-shit. Cheers!!

Liz Hill said...

Adorable pics of Ryno--that is one damn smart kid.


And just use the original spam and wrap it in bacon like they do with tenderloin. tee hee

Schmoop said...

TB: Oh he's smart, just ask him. I think if I want to get jiggy with SPAM, I'll stick with my SPAM Parmigian recipe. Cheers!!

Unknown said...

Appears to have been a fun Christmas. Perhaps you can bribe Santa for his list of girls who are naughty.

Schmoop said...

Nick: It was a great time. I only wish I was in a position to reciprocate on everyone's generosity, but 2008 will be better.

I don't need a list; I live with a naughty girl. I did love the pic of Jenny on your site today Yum!! Cheers!!

maryt/theteach said...

Matt-man, you did pretty good for Christmas, lucky so and so! I go now to strip Christmas from my blogs...

Jay said...

That's a pretty good Christmas haul. I'm considering getting the Colbert book with my Amazon gift card.

The slow cooker is nice too. Beef stew anytime soon??

Deb said...

Can I borrow your shirt next time I go out to the gay club? Maybe I can convince them. Hrmm...

I hope you had a terrific Christmas!!! What are you guys doing to bring in the New Years? Anything exciting?

Be well!

And...

Cheers!!!

Desert Songbird said...

Sounds like you had a great Christmas, Matty me boy. Despite my being ill all day, mine was precious as well. I cleaned up gift-wise, as did the kids and hubby.

I'll be over soon for some crock pot fare, darlin'!

Schmoop said...

Teach: Yes I did, and had a great time. Cheers!!

Jay: I am only a few pages into it, but so far pretty damn funny. I'll take pictures when I baptize the crockpot. Cheers!!

Deb: Borrow it anytime you'd like. No big New Year's plans as of yet. Cheers and I hope your Dysfunctional Christmas went well!!

SOngbird: Sorry you felt bad but glad you had a good day. You are more than welcome over for a crockpot feast anytime. Cheers!!

the Book of Keira said...

So, how long until Ryno turns 18?

Schmoop said...

108: Easy Kyra, he's only 13. Cheers!!

Jeff B said...

After looking at the close-up of Ryno I couldn't tell if he had found your stash of Wild Irish Rose or if you showed him that picture of Jessica.

Schmoop said...

Jeff: Good point. I guess there is a fine line bewteen the look of disgust and one of youthful arousal. Cheers!!

Unknown said...

That T-shirt is soooo you. I can even hear you saying it. Actually... I think you have!

That Colbert book is a riot. I am only about a quarter of the way through mine and realized I can't read it for extended periods or I'll rupture something from laughing so much.

Schmoop said...

Allie: Yeah, I probably have said that. He also gave me a shirt that has one of those, "HELLO, MY NAME IS..." name tags printed on it. The name says, "Inigo Montoya" And there is a picture of Inigo and it says, "You killed my father prepare to die." He has good taste. Enjoy the book. Cheers!!

Sandee said...

Glad you had a great Christmas, but really, really sorry about you not getting Jessica. Maybe next year! Have a great day. :)

Schmoop said...

Sandee: Thanks and yes, by that time she will have dropped her kid and be ready for some Matt-Man. Cheers Sandee!!

Anonymous said...

King of the crockpots? or was that Crackpots?

I love slow cooking! Share a recipe with me! I'm tired of beef stew!

I'm glad your Christmas was great!

Schmoop said...

Metalmom: Oh baby, I'll send ya plenty of recipes; I am always experimenting. Glad to hear that you survived the Holiday as well. Cheers Buddy!!

Desert Songbird said...

I forgot to mention - I loved the photos of Ryno. He's a great kid. And his shirts to you? Shows he knows his dad REALLY well.

Schmoop said...

Songbird: He is a very, very, good little guy. And yes, we have the EXACT same sense of humor. Cheers!!

You can Call me AL said...

Ryno RULZ!!! Kid knows how to enjoy life..

I love that calendar, need to get one so I can see the light.

Schmoop said...

Al: Thanks dude, he makes me proud and cracks me up. It is a funny calendar. Cheers, and I'll be over to your guest house before you change it to a game room!!

Anndi said...

Did you get the "101 squirrel recipes for the crockpot" cookbook I sent?

Sorry about Jessica, I had her sent to Roger for his birthday, didn't he tell you?

I'm staying away from Boxing Day... I'll go shopping at La Senza tomorrow before my New Years trip. ;)

Schmoop said...

Anndi: It just arrived and I am currently setting traps for the little bastards. Bon Apetit to me.

While I like the Recipe book, I would have preferred Jessica, Thanks anyway. Cheers!!

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

MATTY ME BOY - SO glad you had a wonderful Christmas...Jessica got delivered to me..but the tag had your name on it...OH NO sorry..she was for my son... you lose out dude...

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

SMOOCH

You still love me

Schmoop said...

Bond: Of course I do...Have a safe trip to your New Year's destination. Cheers!!

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

Thanks...but first I want to get home safely... LOL

Schmoop said...

Bond: Good luck and I can't wait to hear your Huckabee story. Cheers!!

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

Go to the Couch dude --it is not a big one..but it is there

Schmoop said...

Bond: I'll be there, and yes, I've heard that it's not a big one. Cheers!!

katherine. said...

so is the Vincent and Mateo love fest over?

I'm waiting to see baby pictures of Mateo from the new album...

Schmoop said...

Kat: Never, but I will post a baby picture. Cheers Kat!!

Travis Cody said...

I'm just gonna sit here for a bit and look at Jessica, if that's ok. I brough my own drool towel.

Cheers!

Schmoop said...

Travis: Enjoy the drool. I look at her picture everyday. Cheers!!

Julie said...

Oh my! I bought the Colbert book for my son! Now I'm wondering about him.

Hmmmm....