New Christmas Song

I couldn't resist posting this. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry Christmas!

Jingle Bells No. 2 from Brian Turner on Vimeo.

Bulls vs. Jazz

October 17th - Trying to get caught up on some old items that I haven't had time to post. On Friday, October 17th I went over to Champaign and watched the Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Exhibition Game at the Assembly Hall. It was really great getting to see two NBA teams in action, even if it was only an exhibition game. The place was nearly packed since it was Illini Legend Deron Williams' return to Champaign playing for the Utah Jazz and their legendary coach and Southern Illinois product, Jerry Sloan. Deron had a good game on his return scoring 14 points, 9 assists, and no turnovers in his 25 minutes. Unfortunately on the very next night he hurt his ankle that slowed the start of his season. Deron went against Derrick Rose for the Bulls which was the Number 1 pick overall in last year's draft. Also playing for the Bulls for the exhibition game was former Illini Roger Powell, which was welcomed back just as much as Deron. After chants from the crowd for nearly half the game, Roger came in and played 7 minutes and scored 4 points. Unfortunately, Roger was released by the Bulls in their final cut before the regular season started.

Fall Fest Parties

October 17th - Brandon and Brittany had their Fall Fest parties on the same day. They overlapped just a little bit, but we were able to attend both of them. Angie and I started out at Brittany's party operating the Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss and the Bozo Game. Angie left early from hers to set up for Brandon's party while I stayed through Brittany's and packed up our stuff. After that, I went for the last half of Brandon's party and operated the bingo game. This was the first party that I got to attend of Brandon's. Last year, their parties were always on the same day and I would take Brittany home after her party since she only went for part of the day. Of course the Fall Fest party is the politically correct version of the Halloween party we used to enjoy as kids!