I got a thesaurus for Christmas. I asked my daughter for it. She thought it was kind of a goofy Christmas gift but I like it. I've been flipping through it and find it interesting (engrossing,fascinating, riveting....). Take the word furious, another way of saying your furious is "in high dudgeon" I didn't know that but I may try to slip that in sometime when I am really ticked off at Rog. BTW, really ticked off is not listed.
I like the words for drivel (nonsense) too. They include rubbish, garbage , gibberish, balderdash, poppycock, twaddle, waffle, tripe, hogwash, mumbo-jumbo, the Brits may say , stuff and nonsense or tommyrot.
That's interesting stuff for one as easily amused as I am.

O.k. enough of this twaddle, I've got work to do. Hugs.

Wow I feel like I've been away forever. I hope each of you had a great holiday. My weekend was wonderful. My daughter, her husband and my Mother-in-law all came for dinner Christmas eve. We had a fun time. And my meal turned out to be delicious. Turkey,mashed potatoes,cranberry sauce. pasta salad,dinner rolls,gravy,corn and my favorite chocolate dessert.

Yesterday we went to church in the morning and then to one of my brothers homes for Christmas with the whole family. Could any of you hear us? I was pretty sure the noise from us all could be heard at least 2 or 3 states away. There were so many kids and family members there it was great.

Today I told my daughter I'd go shopping with her. Although I should stay home with my husband since he has today off. I always get a week off at Christmas when our plant shuts down over the holidays. One of my favorite perks about working there. My sister and her husband are up from Mo. and tomorrow I am getting together with her and my other sisters (no kids this time) to visit.

On a sadder note my Aunts funeral was last Friday. It was just like my Aunt to have had her funeral planned out to the last detail. She left a message to us all asking us to enjoy our Christmas and even asked that we sing a Christmas carole (Silent Night) at the service. This always was her favorite time of year. I'll miss her.

Now I'd better get a move on and get around. I am going to take the time to read all your blogs and get caught up real soon. Hope you are all well and are having a joyous holiday. Hugs,Pie

Merry Christmas to all of you my dear friends. I will probably not be around for a couple of days. I have so much to do before Saturday. I haven't started my baking and I want to give the house a good cleaning yet. Got to give the kids (dogs) baths, finish the last minute shopping. You all know what I'm talking about right? The last minute rush that comes along every Christmas.

I'm most looking forward to church Christmas morning. I love going and giving my thanks to God in his house. It is such a joyful day. And I have so much to give thanks for.

Thank you all for the gift of your friendship. I treasure all of you. Prank it was sure great to hear from you. You to Scratch I hadn't heard from you in a while.

Really folks you guys are the best. You've been so kind to me.
From my little corner of the world I wish you all a very Blessed Christmas.

A Christmas card thats unexpected.
Your credit card not being rejected.

The sweet new ornament a child makes
Not getting a crumby Christmas fruit cake.

The after the Christmas turkey napping.
Department stores that do all the wrapping.

Making divinity right on the first try.
Getting the last piece of pumpkin pie.

A Christmas bonus with all the perks.
Finding a whole string of lights that work.

Selecting your loved ones the perfect gifts.
That after gorging on goodies your jeans will still fit.

Watching the sweet faces of children with the Santa at the mall.
Carrying 25 packages across the icy parking lot and not taking a fall.

Seeing everyones hearts full of love and goodwill.
Having enough money left to pay all the bills.

Wishing you joy, wishing you love. Wishing you blessings from above.
Wishing you happiness in all that you do, these are just a few of my wishes you.

My love and Christmas blessings to you and yours. Pie

My Aunt passed away early this morning. She had been fighting cancer for a few years and lost the battle. She was the fun Aunt. The one everybody loved. She was a smart ass at times but the things she said she said to make you laugh. She was the one who organized all the games and fun at our family reunions year after year. She always refereed the egg toss and three legged races. She judged the bubble gum blowing contests and the act like your favorite animal games. She made sure everyone got involved and no one was ever left out. She recorded every winner and 2nd and 3rd place awards every year in her notebook. She passed out awards she made to all the winners.She made the best macaroni salad.
When I was 9 and my oldest sister and her husband were having their 1st child I over heard another Aunt say they would be shaving her. She was the Aunt who explained to me what they would be shaving and that no my sister wouldn't be bald, they wouldn't shave her head.
She was the Aunt who reached out to me when my Mom was killed to reassure me that it wasn't my fault. It wasn't until years later I realized how much she herself must have been grieving at losing her sister. She was the one who after Mom died and I found it to hard to go to the family reunions and Christmas' would always encourage me to try to come and that it would all be o.k.
December 11th we had our family Christmas with my extended family again. I went because I thought there was a chance Aunt June may not be there next year. She seemed in good spirits, happy to be with all her nieces and nephews again and her only sibling left, my uncle. As I left I kissed her good bye promising to stop in and see her real soon. I never dreamed I'd wouldn't get the chance to keep that promise. Aunt June has 2 daughters we all grew up together. She told me at the Christmas dinner That uncle John was learning how to cook and do the dishes and if only she could get him to learn to vacuum. She was proud of him. I am proud of her. She will be missed so much. Out of all my Aunts and Uncles she knew me best. My Mom had 8 kids in her family my Dad had 4. I have 1 uncle left and he's 81. I wonder if we will still have reunions and Christmas' together, all my cousins and I? Her Name was Iris June Bodkins Kennedy and she was one hell of a woman.