The posting may be a day late, but lucikly the party wasn't!This cake, by the way, is from my favorite Ace of Cakes chef, Duff Goldman. I have a HUGE crush on him.
Monday, December 31
Happy Birthday, Momma!
The posting may be a day late, but lucikly the party wasn't!This cake, by the way, is from my favorite Ace of Cakes chef, Duff Goldman. I have a HUGE crush on him.
Thursday, December 27
Bloopers from the Annual Sister and Dogs Christmas Photo
We're READDDDDY!
I'm outta here!
Just can't sit still!
Stealing a kiss!
Caught!
Caught!
Another kiss!
Eyes Aglow!
2007 News Quiz
2007 was a big year for news -- in America and around the world. But how much attention were you REALLY paying? Try this 50-question news quiz test -- your chance to measure your news-junkie mettle. I, a self-avoked cable news junkie, got 74 % correct. No real theme in the ones I missed, but I was surprised to miss the one about Barbaro.
I May Sound Callous, But...
...these men are old enough to know better than to mess with this tiger, especially if one of them tried to climb into or hang over the fence. And I'm sure everyone will sue. I'll be anxious to find out more, though I doubt the survivors will tell the entire truth. Sorry to be cynical and uncaring, but people can just be so stupid!
Sunday, December 23
Bonfire of the Avenues
Last Friday, our friend, Brian, and his daughter, Sims, hosted a fabulous bonfire party in the Avenues in Cayce! It was one of the most relaxing nights I've had in quite a while. Easy conversation, warm fire and a meteor shower! Here are some pictures from the party, compliments of Brian! (We were late because of Sister's office party; for clarity of the blog, I'm including mostly pictures when we were there!)
Brian's Festive Garage
Brian's Festive Garage
The Bonfire
Brian and Sims with "The Turkey," which we missed completely.
Me Looking Up at the Stars
Sister and Jerry, Perhaps Contemplating the Melt Temp of PET
Wednesday, December 19
While You're Waiting...
Still waiting for a quiet hour or so to REALLY update the blog, but for now, here is a gem from the other sister!
"One of my e-newsletters sent me to a blog this morning that made my day.I t features the one thing that is the pet peeve of both MP and me - most especially me!!! Check it out for a great laugh this morning . . .The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks. This drives me up the wall and makes me laugh out loud at the same time. . . so glad to see others see the humor in it as well."
"One of my e-newsletters sent me to a blog this morning that made my day.I t features the one thing that is the pet peeve of both MP and me - most especially me!!! Check it out for a great laugh this morning . . .The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks. This drives me up the wall and makes me laugh out loud at the same time. . . so glad to see others see the humor in it as well."
Monday, December 17
AAAAGGGGHHHHHHH!
I'm a victim of the crazy rush of Christmas!I haven't blogged in a week, BUT you have some good stuff to look forward to:
- Our Slumber Party/Craft Night with Frances Anne
- Bonfire of the Vanities, Pictures from a Recent Bonfire We Attended
- The Annual Dog and Sister Christmas Picture Outtakes
Friday, Doc gave me a new prescription to help prevent headaches, and it knocked me out cold. Had to stay home from work today to sleep it off. Bad stuff. I'd rather take my chances with the headaches!
Call me when it's 2008!Monday, December 10
Getting to Know-Ho-Ho You
Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here’s what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE! ! ! Just copy the following questions and paste into your post. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then save it!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper! I buy it, and Sister wraps! Sister paid her rent one Christmas wrapping at Tapp's and can wrap ANYTHING beautifully.
2. Real tree or artificial? REAL Christmas tree, two artificial Palmetto trees.
3. When do you put up the tree? The Saturday after Thanksgiving. A Sister tradition.
4. When do you take the tree down? When we get around to it…usually way too long after it should be gone. Always in time for Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling, though.
5. Do you like eggnog? In limited amounts.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Lite Brite. Spirograph.
7. Do you have a nativity scene? No
8. Hardest person to buy for? My grandmother!
9. Easiest person to buy for? Sister.
10 Worst present received? I plead the Fifth.
11. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail….although I haven’t even STARTED this year…
12 . Favorite Christmas movie ? The Christmas Story - You'll shoot your eye out. I'm proud to say I saw it when it was a movie at the theatre! On a first date, even.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Throughout the year.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I'm a recycling coordinator - what do YOU think?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Peppermint bark. Could eat it for every meal.
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Fat colored lights
17. Favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night. That, or the Chipmunks Christmas song, which is currently my ring tone!
18. Travel for Christmas or stay home? Travel the week before, stay home with family on Christmas.
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? No. Well, maybe if I tried. How many are there? Donner, Dancer, Blitzen, Rudolph. Four. I can name four.
20. Angel on the treetop or a star? Star. A beautiful star that Sister got at Harrod's in London.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Normally one present Christmas Eve, the rest Christmas morning.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? So many. People who wear antlers. Those Gosh-awful Christmas sweaters. (No, not yours Sister!) Shoppers who take WAAAAY to long at the checkout (you know who you are)!
23. What I love most about Christmas? Taking my dogs on rides to see the lights. Decorations. Finding the perfect gifts for people. Spending time with Mom and Dad. Sleeping all day Christmas day.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper! I buy it, and Sister wraps! Sister paid her rent one Christmas wrapping at Tapp's and can wrap ANYTHING beautifully.
2. Real tree or artificial? REAL Christmas tree, two artificial Palmetto trees.
3. When do you put up the tree? The Saturday after Thanksgiving. A Sister tradition.
4. When do you take the tree down? When we get around to it…usually way too long after it should be gone. Always in time for Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling, though.
5. Do you like eggnog? In limited amounts.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Lite Brite. Spirograph.
7. Do you have a nativity scene? No
8. Hardest person to buy for? My grandmother!
9. Easiest person to buy for? Sister.
10 Worst present received? I plead the Fifth.
11. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail….although I haven’t even STARTED this year…
12 . Favorite Christmas movie ? The Christmas Story - You'll shoot your eye out. I'm proud to say I saw it when it was a movie at the theatre! On a first date, even.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Throughout the year.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I'm a recycling coordinator - what do YOU think?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Peppermint bark. Could eat it for every meal.
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Fat colored lights
17. Favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night. That, or the Chipmunks Christmas song, which is currently my ring tone!
18. Travel for Christmas or stay home? Travel the week before, stay home with family on Christmas.
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? No. Well, maybe if I tried. How many are there? Donner, Dancer, Blitzen, Rudolph. Four. I can name four.
20. Angel on the treetop or a star? Star. A beautiful star that Sister got at Harrod's in London.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Normally one present Christmas Eve, the rest Christmas morning.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? So many. People who wear antlers. Those Gosh-awful Christmas sweaters. (No, not yours Sister!) Shoppers who take WAAAAY to long at the checkout (you know who you are)!
23. What I love most about Christmas? Taking my dogs on rides to see the lights. Decorations. Finding the perfect gifts for people. Spending time with Mom and Dad. Sleeping all day Christmas day.
Sunday, December 9
The Ultimate Funeral…
DEAD in his favorite chair (reclined), remote (in hand) AND the football game is ON! Oh yeah, don't miss the new silky pjs, slippers and beer! And are those a pack of Newports in his ashtray??? Just when you thought you've seen everything .... and yes, this is a regular commercial funeral home. This is just wrong!
Top 10 Peeves dogs Have about Their Owners
10. Blaming your farts on me..... not funny... not funny at all !!!
9. Yelling at me for barking. I'M A FRIGGIN' DOG
8. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway?
7. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose. Stop it!
6. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you're not home.
5. The fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain. -
4. Taking me to the vet for 'the big snip', then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back!
3. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet.
2. Dog sweaters. Hello ??? Haven't you noticed the fur?
1. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth. You're just jealous.
Now lay off me on some of these things. We both know who's boss here! You don't see me picking up your poop do you?
9. Yelling at me for barking. I'M A FRIGGIN' DOG
8. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway?
7. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose. Stop it!
6. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you're not home.
5. The fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain. -
4. Taking me to the vet for 'the big snip', then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back!
3. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet.
2. Dog sweaters. Hello ??? Haven't you noticed the fur?
1. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth. You're just jealous.
Now lay off me on some of these things. We both know who's boss here! You don't see me picking up your poop do you?
Number of Ornaments You Need for Your Tree
I found this link today, just hours after we decorated our trees. If I'd seen it before, I may've actually counted to see how many we were using as we put them on the trees, but it's too late now. Maybe I can count as we're taking them off in January...
Monday, December 3
A Better Picture of MP as a Redhead
Actually, I look OLD in this picture, but it's a better look at my new red hair color. I don't want any of you to be shocked when you see me over the holidays!Meowy Christmas
This is Pikachu, our absolutely fabulous Russian Blue. He LOVES Christmas. I took these pictures while he was up under the tree tonight and couldn't resist sharing them. (Dutchess wasn't under the tree as the dogs were upstairs, so she was downstairs.)
He can't wait until we get the ornaments up. Our friend, Kayren, gave us some really cute fabric ornaments that we put on the bottom branches so he can swat them off and not break anything! Thanks, KT!
This is my favorite picture of Pikachu, ever. So beautiful under the tree.
Pika checking out the presents! This one is actually a very clever watering device that Sister found at Home Depot. It makes keeping the tree watered A LOT easier.
Perhaps I should title this one "Freak-achu." That is totally untouched. His eyes look like ornaments!
Thanksgiving Adventure
At Thanksgiving, Sister and Dad took me on an adventure. Apparently, EVERYONE in the family has hiked to this old car graveyard at my Grandmother's house except me.
We had to hike through a field to get to it. Along the way, we picked up "lucky rocks."
And trespassed.
It was a very cool afternoon.
...and is in Columbia, South Carolina!
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