On Friday, a couple of us headed over to Rockefeller Center for our annual Christmukkah dinner. We ate at the Rock Center Café, which was super yummy but our seats had, as the hostess called it “a partial view,” which basically meant, if I turned my head a certain way, I could see the reflection of people waiting in line to ice skate. There were also no engagements while we were there. I guess people aren’t into the whole $200 engagement package!
On Saturday, my mom and I had a little mother/daughter day. We went shopping at the Riverside Square Mall and I got my Christmas present. I also got some tights from J.Crew which are totally cute. Then we had burgers at the Iron Horse and saw The Holiday. It was a very cute chick flick and I loved Kate Winslett. At times throughout the movie, I wanted to recast Cameron Diaz’ role. She was either over the top, or just missing it, which was a shame because Jude Law was surprisingly good in it.
Braves Update:
According to atlantabraves.com, the Braves are interested in acquiring outfielder, Rocco Baldelli from the Devil Rays. Baldelli would fill the hole of leadoff batter, created when Rafael Furcal left in 2005 for the Dodgers. I’m all for it. We’d have to give up Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who is an excellent prospect, but with Brian McCann at catcher, Salty would have to learn a different position. We’d also have to give up a starting pitcher like Kyle Davies, which makes me nervous. We sent Horacio to Seattle last week, and Hampton’s returning from a year and a half on the DL, but Lance Cormier showed some promise and Davies hasn’t been the same since his injury. Plus I saw Baldelli hit a leadoff homer at Yankee Stadium, so I think the kids ok!
NASCAR Update:
Jimmie Johnson fell off his golf cart and fractured his wrist on Sunday forcing him to back out of the Race of Champions Nations Cup at the Stade de France in Paris next weekend. A replacement has not been announced. Reports have Johnson on the top of the roof of the golf cart before he fell off. Good move, buddy!
Turns out Greg Biffle dislocated his shoulder during his fiery crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Thursday. Biffle was unable to attend the Busch Series Awards in Florida over the weekend because his doctors advised him to stay home.
Matt Borland has left Penske Racing South to become Dale Jarrett’s crew chief at Michael Waltrip Racing.
Giants Update:
The skid stopped in Carolina, as the New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 27-13. Eli Manning returned to his old form throwing three touchdown passes and Tiki Barber rushed for 112 yards in the win. With the Giants win and the Eagles narrow victory over the Redskins, the two are tied for the NFC wild card lead. They are also only one game behind the Dallas Cowboys who lost 42-17 to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Around Sports:
Baseball
The Detroit Tigers resigned Brandon Inge to a four year, $24 million contract.
The New York Yankees signed Andy Pettitte to a one year $16 million contract with a player option for 2008 worth $16 million. Pettitte, who played for the Yankees until leaving for Houston in 2003, was offered only a one year, $12 million contract by the Astros.
Football
LaDainian Tomlinson recorded 3 TDs and a season total of 29 TDs to surpass Sean Alexander’s season record of 28 on Sunday. Oh yeah, and the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 48-20 to pick up the AFC West title.
The Colts have lost two straight and 3 of their last 4 after losing 44-17 to the Jaguars on Sunday. Isn’t it a little early to implode, I mean, it’s not even the playoffs!
Congrats to Ohio State quarterback, Troy Smith on winning the 2006 Heisman Trophy.
Around the World:
Former Chilean dictator, Gen. Augusto Pinochet died from heart failure on Sunday. He was 91 years old. Pinochet took over after a bloody coop in 1973 and stayed in power for 17 years. While Chile had one of the most stable economies in South America, Pinochet had little tolerance for dissent. Police have been called in to prevent riots from erupting.
For years, children have been sending their Christmas list to the North Pole. But a town in Alaska, North Pole, Alaska to be exact, has been receiving these letters, about 120,000 last year from 26 different countries. The town of only 1,600 located in interior Alaska has taken it upon themselves to put a smile on these children’s faces by sending replies to any letter that has a return address.
Popo in my crib News:
Nicole Richie was arrested Monday morning for DUI. Ms. Richie posted the $15,000 bail and was released. Watch out Nicole, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Josh Gracin sang lead for Lonestar on Thursday after Lonestar lead singer, Richie McDonald was forced to stay home with a back injury.
TV ALERT: Carrie Underwood on "Oprah"
TV ALERT: All new "How I Met Your Mother" @ 8 PM/est on CBS
Random Quote: What presents will you get your kids this season?– Sana Qureshi, Houston
“Some diapers for Quin – he definitely uses them and Lord knows we like it when he does. We might get a trampoline for Ella, but I'm going to cut it into eight pieces and give one each night for Hanukkah. That way she will really appreciate it when it finally works.” –Ben Stiller (via people.com)
Happy Birthday shout outs to Rider Strong (27), Mos Def (33), Jermaine Jackson (52), John Kerry (63) and Tony Eury, Sr.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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