Virtual Par-tay!!!
The usual apologies for not being as committed to blogging as I ought to be… and you know I oughta be committed! :-) After all this time, the pressure is on to produce a post that was worth the wait… But instead, I’ve decided to bribe you with a way fun gift!
It’s that time of year again… And it’s my pleasure to host our virtual Christmas party! It’s a conversational come-and-go that will last from now ‘til Christmas day. And as a token of my appreciation for your friendship, encouragement and the time you’ve taken to read this blog (or continue checking for a new post!)… one of you will shop online with your...
$50 gift certificate to Christian Book Distributors!!!
Exciting, isn't it!!!
The Fine Print: The comment you make to this post serves as your chance to win! And this time, multiple comments mean multiple chances to win! The party will end at noon on Christmas day and the drawing will take place that afternoon. Winner announced by 5pm .
To start the small talk, I’ll shorthand the last few months just to catch up a bit. Feel free to comment on anything and everything - or in true Seinfeld fashion, nothing!
Boo to You! I hosted a Halloween get-together at my place. We listened to spooky stories about rabid raccoons, hitchhikers and what happens at the morgue and we read The Cremation of Sam McGee!
Downsizing. Finally traded in my gas guzzler! Didn’t go hybrid, but definitely went for better fuel efficiency – opted for a crossover vehicle.
I love me a road trip! Broke in the new ride on an excursion to Atlanta to visit friends Ryan & Amanda Gray (and brand new baby Jaxon) at the Newnan Church of Christ. Also re-connected with Duane Bates, another friend from Lubbock days who now works for Habitat for Humanity. Since he’s in PR, his name out-googles all of ours! (So I thought I may as well drop it here!) Then I met up with more friends to hear Rob Bell speak downtown. Again with the name dropping!
Turkey Day. Prepared Thanksgiving for Three. Had the parentals over for a fun feast!
Confession: I’ve watched every single hokey holiday movie on the Hallmark channel and fa-la-la-la-Lifetime while decorating, shopping online, wrapping gifts and cooking. You’d think I’d tire of the predictable plots, but no.
Incredible Edibles. This will be the first year I attempt to make a gingerbread house. Without eating it.
Latest greatest food finds:
Voortman’s Flaxseed Cookies – delish! Ever-so-yummy Yogi Teas. They’re incredibly aromatic and flavorful. And glogg - A Scandinavian warm mulled wine for wintry days. Find recipes online or pick up a starter bottle the next time you're in IKEA.
Most significant moment: My dad & I do this thing – trying to one-up each other on who can get in the last word on “I love you.” And the last word is “more!” After a visit one evening he told me he loved me as he was leaving and of course I responded with “I love you more.” He chuckled because he’d been gotten! Then he says, “But really, hon… I love you more than anything.” After just a few seconds he adds, “Well, except for…” and he points to the sky. My heart was full.
Favorite Mama moment: I can’t decide between when she was talking about how nice it would be to have “TeeBo” to record her television shows or when she called to ask if I wanted any “rotisserary” chicken.
Currently Reading:
Grave Matters: A Journey Through The Modern funeral Industry to a Natural Way of Burial by Mark Harris
Ex Gays? A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation by Jones & Yarhouse
Magazines on my coffee table:
Dwell, The Oxford American, Relevant, Weight Watchers and Rolling Stone – which I didn’t subscribe to. It just mysteriously started arriving. And I’m okay with that.
Recently added on i-Tunes:
Say by John Mayer
In The Colors by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
If I were wearing a t-shirt, it might say:
Heavily medicated for your safety
Sorry about global warming. It’s my fault -- I’ll take care of it.
Sometimes I wonder… “Why is that Frisbee getting bigger?” …and then it hits me.
I DEMAND JUSTICE. But if there be injustice, let it be in my favor.
Everything I say is fully substantiated by my own opinion.
My day isn’t done until I’ve horrified a complete stranger.
Some days, it’s not even worth chewing through the restraints.
My Christmas wish for you:
May your holiday season be filled with the wistful glow of Christmas lights, pockets full of spare change for the Salvation Army bell ringers, music that moves you, some really great conversations dotted with laughs (and even a few tears), intentional time with your God, spinach dip and cocktail weiners and sausage balls and peanut brittle and fudge and peanut butter balls and... Oh, sorry... I sorta lose my train of thought when I get started on food! And may you get caught underneath the mistletoe! Wait... that's my wish!
Now it's your turn. Leave a comment. Go ahead. Make my Christmas Day!
Angie
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Angie, I'm trying to catch as many of those hokey movies as I can, but not making as many as I'd like. I'm hoping for a marathon this weekend, since the hubs will be away. And I *love* that last t-shirt saying! I want one of those. I may just have to design one.
THAT GIRL *would* be the one to suggest prank calls! BTW, you had me at "Sanka, ya dead mon?" I'm a sucker for any "Cool Runnings" reference! Girl, you a trip!
Good luck getting that girl off the phone KAREN! I'm gonna have a huge bill with all that heavy breathing going on! I'm sure you'll catch plenty of Christmas flicks this weekend... They show them over and over again! So get out the kleenex and get lost in sappy land!
JENNI you're welcome anytime! Especially if you have food! Merry Christmas to you too, doll... Thanks for lighting up this place with your smiling words!
I'm sure y'all are the first here because of bloglines... Many thanks for not unsubscribing me during the recent drought! You are definitely keepers in my book and I look forward to catching up on your blog lives!
Of course I will bring my trophy from my big tennis win last weekend (I may never see another one, a girl must gloat when she can)
I might can talk Roger Fedderer into coming with me to the party. He likes to dress up.
I will be back later.....gotta run see a baby about a hug!
Oh and your most significant moment...wow. Good stuff.
Now how to bribe you for that gift certificate...hmmm...I'm thinking!
Now back to the fun folks who have joined us here!
SUSAN, I *knew* you'd make it! I'm very excited to see you too (here and on MySpace). BTW, THAT GIRL's making the prank calls - not me!
DONNA, I can barely find you behind that big ol' trophy! Even Roger might be intimidated by your mad skills! Good idea to invite him... but I hope he doesn't wear those black socks. Anyway, if you need another hug, just call me 'baby' and I'm all over it! :-)
And a big hello to WHERE'S ANGIE - which is an odd thing to call a person, but you give me little to work with here! Thanks for the advice, definitely will do! And loosen up your tie a little... you're at a party! :-) Thanks for coming!
Yes, TCS, you're always in high demand around here... You did such a great job of guest hosting last year. I'm looking forward to having another significant moment today... Can't wait to see you & the fam!
Well now I *know* it's a party: The Blog King has arrived (can you do a "Thank You Very Much" Elvis style, JD?). So very glad you made it, fella! No need to bribe me... you are in it to win it already!
Even GREG came out of the woodwork for this one... a Christmas miracle! And droppin' it like it's hot... I'd like to see that! I'd also like to see you and DONNA play some tennis together until Roger gets here. Maybe you could convince John McEnroe to drop by too, since y'all are tight. Well, you know how to make yourself at home, friend...
Folks, I'll be visiting with the TCS clan awhile today but will join you tonight. Remember to welcome any newcomers and show them around. See you in a bit!
Blessings,
-bill
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