Auld Lang Syne

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Hands Down

Ugly sweater contestants.

Me in the middle.

 The boys.

      

  Hands down the best son-in-laws in the world.

The winners - hands down.

Wrappings

Nyla wanted to let you know that we all got some

really great Christmas gifts paper this year.

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The Hat

Still decorating for Christmas around here.

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Ladies in Waiting

Christmas hasn't happened yet

at our house.

But Christmas sales have : )

We are headed out this morning

to buy last minute Christmas gifts

at 75% off.

Now how smart is that?

Our Christmas will officially start

December 27 when

all 5 of my daughters will be here.

Let the countdown begin...

again.

From the looks of your blogs

you all had a wonderful time.

It makes my heart happy.

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Be Of Good Cheer

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T'was a Party

T'was the last day of finals and all through the house

not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The table’d been set,

 decorated with care,

in hope that the guests soon would be there.

Upstairs were blankets, 

pillows and beds;

while movies were waiting to fill up their heads.

Nyla in her splendor and I with my tea

had just settled in to watch some TV.

When what to our wondering eyes should appear

but a minivan packed 

with eight sophomores this year.

More rapid than coursers they barged through the door,

discarding coats and shoes on the floor.

They wasted no time but went straight to their gifts.

With oohing and ahhing and a few laughing fits.

 Secret Santa was the game and it was a delight;

the gifts for each girl had been selected just right.

Next on the list was eating the goodies:

pizza and sausages, chips, candies and cookies.

Stories to tell and stories to hear.

Some stories were really not for mom’s ear.

Then there was dipping and dotting and more.

And felines who just couldn't 

stay on the floor.

The smiles and laughter carried on through the night

I must say these girls, were more than alright.

Then laying a finger aside of their noses

and giving a nod, up the stairses they roses.

Though two floors apart, it remains a riddle

why still, 

of sleep, 

I got so little.

So, mothers of teenagers, lend me your ear

if a party is something you might try this year.

You are sure to be a hero when all’s said and done,

cuz

GIRLS

              JUST  

                                  WANT 

                                                   TO

                                                                     HAVE 

                                                                                            FUN!

                                                

                                                                      

Merry Christmas to ALL and to ALL a good night!

Busy Month!

Last week was parents week at dance.

Parents got to come and watch their dancers and meet the teachers.

Rylee has a Modern dance class

 and a Hip Hop dance class.

On Sunday, the high school presented their winter concert.

It included choirs, bands and orchestra.

For the finale they all were on stage

along with any alumni who wanted to join in.

Since grandma and grandpa can't be here for the concerts,

each year I record one Christmas song for them.

This is the freshman and sophomore concert band

performing "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas."

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Nice Day

 Highs were in the mid 50's today in northeast Nebraska.

It was one of those days that make you want to

get out and find some garbage to eat.

Sparkle and Shyne are feathering out nicely.

Sparkle is going to look just like mom

and Shyne, just like dad.

They are very content winter chicks,

making their home in the kitchen.

Did you know a slice of bread

makes a nice mattress for a chick?

Tess's little accident

hasn't slowed her down a bit.

If you look closely, you can see her shaved area

on her side.  One more week before the stitches come out.

p.s. Rylee was getting up after being knocked over

by goats who still think they can sit on laps.

Have a great week everyone.  

The countdown till Christmas has begun.

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