Hi Dad,
Thanks for the updates! (see below)
Monday is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. If its not raining we should have sunlight from about 10am to 2pm.We've just been decorating and The Mr's been doing a little shopping for giftieses.
I mailed you guys down a box of nonsuch. Since we don't really do 'presents' anymore, its just smalls for color so you won't feel left out on Christmas morning.
For Colin, I included a photography book by a french actor about facial expressions. Its pretty funny. Maybe he'll be inspired and become a mime. Worse things have happened.
I'm having a really hard time coming up with any good ideas for the Mr.'s gift for Christmas. Last year I made some really adorable cufflinks out of teeny-tiny dice!
I don't feel like spending on retail, and I'm not feeling inspired to create. Hopefully, I'll come up with something better than sewing new waist ties on his dishwashing apron. Thats all I've got so far.
I'm big into aromatherapy: I always put out some blooming Narcissus with juniper and fir cuttings -plus- a strand or 2 of holiday lights. They really make a Huge difference, especially up here in the Northwest.
String holiday lights really do make a big difference, its been documented. The University of WA. even prescribes UV light box therapy to students suffering from S.A.D. Folks here swear by string lights: Drive down any residential street here and it feels like the Street of Dreams in Old Town Vegas! You don't even need your headlights!Seriously. Its like living inside a car wash with the lights out here.
I'm not exaggerating:This year I'm asking Santa for a gift certificate to Happy Tan-N-Teriyaki !)
Holiday lighting and decorations just brighten up your day and make everyone happy. People walk around with 'beverages' and there is even piped out music. Of course electric bills might be slightly higher, but we have ours are on a timer. Also, our lights aren't all over the roof like some houses.
It's awesome. I found it a few years back at a gas station. I think its a 'collectible' since Jack doesn't offer them any more, so I remove it when I'm in sketchy neighborhoods.
We sent out a lot of greeting cards; about 3 dozen. That's more than we got: (3, including one from a freight company I have an account with). It's disappointing. People seem to think that sending an email with a farting snowman or a dancing Santa with his crack showing is OK for Christmas. I Don't agree. The Mr. is still expecting a card from his Grandma with the check for $10 (she sends one every year). That's to ensure we'll drive down for Christmas Eve. I'm trying to drink a lot of water to pre-hydrate before we go: Last year I had some sort of sodium overdose and had to take one of his mom's diuretic pills. My skin thought it was gonna blow-up! Don't get me wrong- her cooking is delicious!
Actually, we are enjoying the season; its all good. There have been numerous parties and gatherings, we are healthy (I even got voted "Member of the Month" at the Y), and we still love each other. The roof doesn't leak (at least squirrels' haven't mentioned anything). Both our "classic" vehicles are running and still under 200k! Even the crazy neighbor and I are on 'speaking terms' again. Things are good!
The only thing I'm missing is you guys, the dungeness crab for Xmas Eve dinner, and the fresh squeezed Valencia OJ and eggs Benedict for "brekky", and the California Winter Sunshine.
Love you tons! See you real soon!
Lisa
-ps-
let me know that the Bacon Jam made it OK; Mom will go bonkers if she doesn't get a jar every year.
On Dec 20, 2009, at 1:46 PM, (Dad) wrote:
Greetings kids,
Well, yo mamma overcame all the blaas and finally came out with all
the you'all decos. I thought I knew where she kept this stuff. 'er
these nice crimptus tings. We got angles an clowns an ol' nicks an
---stuff- all over the abode! Sheees! Ah, well. Tis the spirit
and the season, right?
Sos, is all well with you kiddies? Are yo getting any snow? It has
been pretty nippy down here! cording to the paper it has been ather
chilly up there, but then, it usually is a mite cooler than here.
Got a nice card from the inlaw's. They are on top of things.
Well, that will have to be it for the moment. I have think if I have
had the post-lunch nap yet. It'l come to me
love and jingle bells to you guys
pops
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