Happy Sunday, y'all!
I really, truly should be getting ready for church … but the weather outside is frightful, my pajamas so delightful. You get it, don't you? :)
Reading? Not so much since my Fire tablet's battery has begun wasting away. And, aside from The Voice, there's been little on television to pique my interest. (Am I the only one who misses Andy Williams' and Perry Como's Christmas specials?)
Oh, there's plenty of Real Life going on!
Mother Nature's already given me her gift -- a 28* morning. I know that's not so startling to those of you residing up north, but I'll take all the 'winter' she wants to throw my way!
My mom's Russian hat
I made up some lame excuse not to attend Wednesday's aquacize luncheon, but Thursday evening Tom's flying club held their holiday party. A seafood buffet. I was concerned about finding anything I could (safely) consume, but heck. They might as well have passed me the entire tray of fried okra. Lovin' it!
Because (grand-love) Chloe turned the big 2-1 last week -- and son's birthday is Wednesday I thought 'what a fun idea!' to bring steaks, potatoes and my traditional banana nut bread to their home last night for a joint celebration BBQ.
In theory, yes. Real Life, not so much - lol. Sarah and her hubby had to be in Birmingham for his military party … then at the 11th hour, Chloe and Johnny announced they'd other plans to attend a friend's party. Oh man! The cold, cold rain and wind was so overwhelming, we asked to borrow DIL's broiler. I felt so awful for Tom! He'd chosen the steaks so carefully, but they were a major disappointment. No-one said anything, but I suspect we were all thinking how great a deep-dish pizza would've tasted.
In theory, yes. Real Life, not so much - lol. Sarah and her hubby had to be in Birmingham for his military party … then at the 11th hour, Chloe and Johnny announced they'd other plans to attend a friend's party. Oh man! The cold, cold rain and wind was so overwhelming, we asked to borrow DIL's broiler. I felt so awful for Tom! He'd chosen the steaks so carefully, but they were a major disappointment. No-one said anything, but I suspect we were all thinking how great a deep-dish pizza would've tasted.
I'm betting hoping we can all laugh about this someday. Have you any 'gone wrong' dinner tales?
Anyway! As ever, Lois has decorated so beautifully! They're hosting Sarah and Josh's wedding reception next weekend, so I hope Mother Nature cooperates.
Can you spot the Grinch?
Has everyone finished their shopping lists? Aside from stopping at Cracker Barrel for old-fashioned lemon drops to tuck in BF's box, we're about set. Still, when a friend shared this out on Facebook, I caught myself wishing for a little grandchild nearby.
Some folks are so clever!
Speaking of gifting, I'll leave y'all with another December poser:
Regardless of its monetary value, what is the single most meaningful Christmas present you've ever received?
(My answer to last time's question? Brandy Alexander.)
Have a great new week everyone … stay safe!
Hugs,
Myra
