I'm the man!

Let the record show that I have, for the 3rd year in a row, picked the winner of the Miss America pageant out of the initial walk-by of the contestants. Here were my picks, in order of likelihood to win, from simply seeing them pass by the screen and introduce themselves.

1. Miss Michigan - winner

2. Miss Texas - Final 8

3. Miss Nebraska - DNP (Did not place)

4. Miss Rhode Island - DNP (but, she won a prelim)

5. Miss South Carolina - Final 16

6. Miss DC - DNP

7. Miss Florida - Final 16

8. Miss Oklahoma - DNP

So, from simply seeing the candidates parade by, I picked 25% of the top 16, 25% of the top 8 and the winner!

Flossie the Tooth Fairy Comes to Visit

After 30-45 minutes of crying, pleading, cajoling, and finally threats to call the dentist this morning, Rachel finally opened her mouth enough for Trey to pop out baby tooth #3, on the top right. Here are 2 pictures of the tooth and the toothless smile.

Stock update...

The bad news doesn't stop with Talbot's. Mom bought stuff from Land's End, especially shoes. Land's End is now owned by Sears. Check out the Sears stock trend for the last 12 months:




Watch out for Belk too! Belk was at its 12 month high the week before Mom passed away. Since then, they have dropped 20%. Check it out: http://quotes.nasdaq.com/quote.dll?page=charting&mode=basics&symbol=BLKIB&selected=BLKIB



Mom is truly missed by all!

I told you so!

At Mom's memorial service, I stated (tongue-in-cheek) that Talbot's stock would drop after Mom passed away because she bought so much stuff for herself as well as Becky and Rachel. Check this out! This is their 12 month stock price graph. Note the sharp decline beginning in mid-July (mom died July 11).



BTW, they announced on Friday that they are closing their men's and children's clothing. I guess when Mom stopped buying stuff for us and the kids, those business tanked. JUST AS I PREDICTED!!!! Here's the article: http://money.cnn.com/2008/01/04/news/companies/bc.apfn.talbots.closings.ap/index.htm


Watch out Wall Street, here I come!

Old School (REALLY Old School!!!) Pictures

I posted a bunch of old pictures of us and our friends on Facebook today. Amy found them at Dad's house. Here's a taste...



Who are those people in the background of MY tailgate party?

You can see the rest at http://msstate.facebook.com/album.php?aid=11841&l=6fde6&id=780142821.