Merry Christmas from the Creamers

Just got home from Christmas dinner with 3 squads. Too tired to clean up, but going to bed happy that I got to see George on this Christmas night.

Christmas Day

Because George had to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we postponed our family Christmas until the 26th. As a result of the postponement, we spent Christmas Day morning goofing around,

dressing Harley up in Christmas scarves and such,

and generally just hanging with each other.

By afternoon, it was time to get cooking. As I had made buttermilk pies that morning, we focused on chilis for the squad Christmas dinner. I made Ree Drummond's Simple Perfect Chili

and Giada's White Bean Chicken Chili.

We delivered the food around 9:30 that night to a local hotel that had offered the space to us, and we had fun serving the officers. George took lots of pictures,

even though some did not make us very happy.

I got some good shots too.

In the end, everyone enjoyed the food and company. One officer, whose diet wouldn't allow carbs on that day, took a piece

make that two pieces

of buttermilk pie home with him for his free day. I think that look meant it was supposed to be kept on the down low. George had a great time with his squad, and the kids had a great time serving people who sacrifice so much to serve others. I was totally impressed with their enthusiasm to serve the officers and their dad, and they did not complain one time about our Christmas being delayed.

What an awesome Christmas Day!

St. Michael

Today, I am wearing a St. Michael (Patron Saint of Law Enforcement) pendant to remind me to pray for George as he ventures back to the streets in preparation for his return to FTO (that is Field Training Officer for the non-law enforcement folks). No, we have not converted to Catholicism. I bought this for the purpose expressed above, and I will probably wear it more than he will. I figure every little bit of prayer helps. If you get a chance to, please pray for George and our family.  

Catching up #2- Law Enforcement Memorial

May 4 was the State Law Enforcement Memorial parade and ceremony. It is always moving and quite a sight to see. I even got to stand next to George as his post was right where I usually stand. It was a beautiful, cool morning, and I got some good pics.

TPD Christmas Dinner

George performed his annual Christmas ritual, cooking for TPD's Christmas dinner. On the 17th, the meats were smoked by a motley gang of current and retired TPD officers, including George Jr. and Sr. Then on the 18th, George served his fellow officers and I him there for a plate of food. Like every year, the food was excellent. Don't those turkeys and hams look tasty?

The local star

If you're in Tallahassee, WCOT (Cable channel 13) is playing City Law City Justice, and this month's show is on the Alcohol Compliance Team. George is a guest in the 2nd and 3rd portions of the show. He looks mighty handsome in his dress blues, and it is a good show. He has starred a few times on the show, but this one is the best!