I found this and had to share. May we continue to redefine our beauty with God’s standards in mind, not the world’s.
These are a few of my favorite things…. January 10, 2009
So I’ve was tagged (By Kristi at http://fireworksandfireflies.blogspot.com/) and then I was tagged again… I have already forgotten by who… so better late than never???
Here are a few of my favorite things about Christmas.
1. Egg nog or hot chocolate?
Hot chocolate… I am not a huge fan of egg nog
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just put them under the tree?
He wraps it all! The fun is in tearing the paper off!
3. Lights on tree/house ~ colored or white?
The tree is white…. none on the house in Albania. But if the rain settles down when Robert gets back from Turkey, maybe we can get some on the house.
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
No
5. When do you put your Christmas decorations up?
Thanksgiving weekend
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Sonja’s 7 layer salad
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child?
Christmas in the camper- one year we moved at Christmas time and we were between houses. Our tree was a little ceramic tree with lights and yes Santa did find us in the campground because he knows where ALL little boys and girls are (I was about 7 or 
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
Um, Santa still leaves me gifts at my parent’s house, what do you mean the truth?
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
Nope.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
With ornaments from childhood, ones the kids have made and others we have collected over the years. My mom has a tradition of buying each of us a Christmas ornament each year. Now that has passed on to the grandkids.
11. Snow, love it or dread it?
Love it, miss it, long for it.
12. Can you ice skate?
Barely… hurts the ankles
13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
A rocking chair
14. What is the most important thing about the holidays for you?
Watching the kids act out the Christmas story and being with family.
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?
Susanna’s pumpkin pie cake… this year she was in the States for Thanksgiving so I made it. So glad to have the recipe!!
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Treasure hunts for gifts
17. What tops your tree?
A plastic red glitter star
18. Do you prefer giving or receiving?
Giving
19. What is your favorite Christmas song?
O Holy Night
20. Candy canes, yum or yuck?
Yummy
21. What do you want for Christmas?
For my friend Linda to see the miracle of Jesus
22. Do you attend an annual Christmas party?
Yes, with other Americans in Tirana
23. Do you dress up for Christmas Eve, or wear pj’s?
Dress up for church, comfy when we get home
24. Do you own a Santa hat?
Yes
25. Who do you normally spend Christmas with?
What’s normal?
Merry Christmas! December 24, 2008
I am way behind on posting… but for now I will put everything off to until the new year…. so watch for the following posts in the new year
Things I love about Christmas
Playing Tag
My brain made me do it
Like a lamb to the slaughter
Stuffed animal or stuffed chicken
Are you interested?
In the meantime enjoy a little Straight No Chaser. There is nothing like a little a capella for Christmas … and with attitude. I love it!
Summer classes for men June 3, 2008
Robert and I had some fun laughs about this tonight. His comments… “I feel strangely validated knowing I am not alone.”
I have highlighted in RED the ones for which he needs to enroll immediately.
Summer Classes for Men
@ the
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL
OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM
Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays–Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll–Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor–Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 4
Dinner Dishes–Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
at 7:00 PM
Class 5
Loss Of Identity–Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 6
Learning How To Find Things–Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 7
Health Watch–Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 8
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost–Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined
Class 9
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday’s noon, 2 hours.
Class 10
Learning to Live–Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Class 11
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 12
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy–Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You’re Going To Be Late.
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 13
The Stove/Oven–What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.
Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.
