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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Eve!


A five year old child asks the simple questions, of the man in red with the sled.....


But how can his reindeer fly without wings?

Jets on their hooves? That's plain cheaqting!

And how can he climb down the chimney pot

When we've got central heating?

You say it's all magic and I shouldn't ask

About Santa on Christmas Eve.

But I'm confused by the stories I've heard;

I don't know what to believe.

I said that I'd sit up in bed all night long

To see if he really would call.

But I fell fast asleep, woke up after dawn

As something banged in the hall.

I saw my sock stuffed with apples and sweets;

There were parcels piled high near the door.

Jingle bells tinkled far off in the dark;

One snowflake shown on the floor.

He was here, He was here.

It is true, there really is a Santa Claus!


79 comments:

Birdee said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYONE!!!!

Birdee said...

Carol, thanks for putting me in a warm snuggie out fit! It's very cold here lately!

Just woke up and having my cawfee. I have to start coloring my hair soon.

Will be going to my mom's later.

Safe travels to everyone and your families!!!

Birdee said...

LynnD, You are Not sick!!! ;o)

Zona, how are the cheese cake's coming along?? You're a baking fool lately, aren't you?? ;o)

Shirley, how are you feeling??

Dee Dee, sorry about your friend and having to cancel your plans.

Birdee said...

Oh, Carol, I hope that headache is gone this morning!

Zona said...
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Zona said...

CAROL: Of course there is a Santa Claus..I never doubted it for a moment! :)

BIRRDDEEEE!! Congrats on FIRST! You're looking very spiffy this morning!

I posted in Area 51..and ahem..I WAS last..until a certain someone who's name is MO snuck in.. ;)

Cheesecakes are done..house is clean..gifts are almost all wrapped..dog is fed..so I'm going to take a very short winter's nap and then get up and make the filling for the perogies we are making for dinner. Yummy!!

Have a safe, happy Christmas Eve everyone!

Zona said...

Delete was mine.. ;)

Zona said...

BIRDEE: Yes, I think I am!! :D

Lynn D said...

Happy Christmas Eve Morning Glories! Ha ya like that?

(((Hugs))) on first Birdee! Is that polar fleece you are wearing? I think Carol raided my closet.

I am going to be on the run today as I am the official Santa Elf in our house!

Have to get last minute things for our dinner tomorrow and Mr. Lynn D insists we go to Costco too! I could just clunk him in head with a candy cane!

This is his usual Heckle and Jeckle shopping because he waits to the last minute every year and then says it's Christmas Eve already?

PS. I am drugged up with Ibuprofen and playing mind tricks on my body! I AM NOT GETTING SICK!

Zona wish you lived closer so I could borrow some of your baked goods!

Ok have to finish on FB and get in the shower.

Lynn D said...

Deedee you are a true friend!

Ok really have to run!

DeeDee said...

Good morning ho-ho-ho's....

thanks birdee....I'm no stranger to suffering.....kidding...you do what cha gotta do....

I do have to admit though that yesterday and last night I couldn't help feeling a little disappointment......thinking about being out on the runway in that long thick Gulfstream jet...engines humming....building up thrust...vibrating...whining then screaming with empowerment...then being unleashed and thundering mercilessly down the runway then suddenly ripping toward the heavens until from 50,000 feet I SEE THE FACE OF GOD!!!!! Ahh! Oh! YES! YES!YES!..................oh...my....could someone pass me a Marlboro.......and I just setttle back in my reclining seat when I feel the FarmTown "big patch o snow' running down my leg and face.....and dripping down the wall........

But as I say ...I am not dwelling on what could have been....and there was certainly no resentment involved when I stepped on my friends catheter tube or when I forgot to cover him when his pastors wife came to visit getting a full shot of the family jewels......lmao.....

goldie said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS HOOTERS!!

Just got back from delivering Meals on Wheels, have to change and then jump in the car to go to my brothers for Xmas Eve.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday- filled with joy, peace and love. Good food and fun stuff too!!

xxoo

whabbear said...

Dee Dee! Do I take it that you'll be re-writing the Peter, Paul, and Mary classic and titling it "Coming, on a Jet Plane"???? ROFLMAO!!!

Yes, Carol, it's Christmas Eve afternoon! I'm sitting in my sister's living room, surfing the net, listening to Christmas music, and watching snow wafting down from the Ontario winter sky! Happy Christmas spirit, Owls!

Tina~in_ut said...

congrats on first, Birdee-Ho~

Good Christmas Eve afternoon Zona, NOT SICK LynnD~, No Sex DeeDee, Goldie, and Bear-Bear~

Carol~ I hope you get to come up for air today~

Mass at 5pm....have to leave early and then off to a friends house for the evening....I think I should prolly wrap some presents~ duh~

Dianne/Denver said...

TINA: I will be at 4PM mass and will be checking that manger for baby Jesus.

I hope everyone enjoys today, tonight and tomorrow. I am BAKING two loaf breads for my kids that they used to love when they were small. Boy will they be surprised and making my vegetable for tomorrow so all my DIL will have to do is heat it up
Why am I doing all this cooking...you ask...because I received a beautiful pink over the head apron from my good friend in Utah (as she knows I cook all the time) and it says, "I'm still a hot babe, it just comes in hot flashes" by Paula Dean.. I didn't know if I was supposed to wear it to bed (either here or Chicago) or really cook. My brother said he was surprised I even knew what it was!!

DEEDEE: I was quite interested in your details today! :) Ok, gotta go as I think an oven is beeping or something like that.

night.owls.sb said...

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone..

My house has the wonderful aroma, of Christmas Eve, Past, Present and Future.. and I not talking Evergreen Scent..

Fish, Fish, Fish, Fish...

night.owls.sb said...

I am going to my SIL's 2nite, my mom did all the cooking, and I did the frying.. Italian Stallion # 3 will be here @ 5:15p to help load the car up..

night.owls.sb said...

I am signing off..

everyone have a good nite..

Zona.. I am dressed now.. ;O)

night.owls.sb said...

Birdee..

I almost forgot..

Congrats on one..

and glad you are snuggly.. :O)

Bebbilane said...

Birdee: Congrats on first!

Area 51: Dianne: The reason I asked which one is because my son has tons of DS games. But, alas, he does not have WEDDING DESIGNER..lol! I didn't even know they made games like that, how cool.

I hope everyone's Christmas Eve is very special and peaceful. I am off to take a nap and then finish some wrapping.

First, going to read comments though.

Lynn D said...

Afternoon Owls!

I am home and Still trying to convince myself I am not getting sick. Going to lay down for a bit and then have to wrap some presents and get the stockings ready.

After the nap more Ibu and then I think some delicious Irish Cream Is just what the doc ordered!

Deedee good God woman!!! LMAO

Oh and then I get to unwrap some more presents on Farmville!!! YeeHaw!

Sandie said...

Stopping by to wish everyone Happy Holidays! I hope the new year finds you all healthy, happy, and surrounded by those you love. Miss you guys!

Tinkatia said...

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Tinkatia said...

This is the first time I have stopped all day, except for my nap. Family will arrive in 15 minutes. Wishing you all a wonderful night and tomorrow. Love, Tinka

JoeyfromSC said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!:)

Although I rarely get the chance to stop by anymore, I think of you all often!! I am going to be a better owl in 2010 lol

Miss y'all!!

Joey

JoeyfromSC said...

P.S. I loved the Christmas poem Carol! So cute!

Zona, I love cheesecake!:)

JoeyfromSC said...

ROFLMFAO@DeeDee!!!!!!!!!

JoeyfromSC said...

ROFLMFAO@DeeDee!!!!!!!!!

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

I just wanted to stop in and wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and if you don't celebrate Christmas then Happy Friday!!

Congrats on 1st Birdee! I feel fine, thanks for asking.

I've been at mum's today and I will be there tomorrow. My brother and SIL are coming tomorrow afternoon to visit and my sister, niece and nephew are coming up on Boxing Day until Monday. Should be fun.

Have a great time everyone...who every you spend it with.

Maureen said...

Happy Christmas Eve!

I hope you all shared a joyous evening with those you love.

SANDIE and JOEY...so nice to see your posts! You're missed here.

SHIRLEY...glad you're feeling ok. I've been worrying about you. Enjoy the time with your family.

LYNN...repeat after me...I AM NOT SICK. I AM NOT SICK. I AM NOT SICK.

ZONA...sorry about area 51...NOT! I had to sneak in on you! Is there any monkey bread left?

I just got home from a lovely dinner at Joni's house. Remember the cat sitting I do for them? Well, the little old cat (18) had to be put to sleep this morning. It was sad, but we celebrated her tonight. I do have to sit for the other one in January...but she only needs a visit every other day...and no lawn or plants to water this time!!!

Bebbilane said...

Merry Christmas to all!

Joey, I miss you 'round here!! I hope you get the chance to stop by more often. :)

Bebbilane said...

Tink, have fun!

Sandie: Take care and same to you.

Bebbilane said...

Mo: Sorry to hear of the loss of the beloved cat. 18 is a good long life though.

Tina~in_ut said...

Mo~ I thought of you tonight! At our little gathering of Catholics....we had a Jewish family with us....so stinkin' funny~ He comes in and teaches at hubby's school.....religion of all things~ Hubby told the man to behave cuz he's the only Jewish person my kids know (as a joke!) and I thought of you and told them about you! (forget about my cousin and her family who is Jewish!) :D

I'm stuffed......the food was so yummy....church wasn't fun tho....the Deacon told me I'm fat! Pissed me off....he said that before Mass and I left him with this: "I'll try not to hate you during mass!" I'm over it now.....lol....cuz I told everyone I spoke to about it....it'll get back to him and he'll feel bad....and my work here will be done~ ....ga...evil on xmas....I think I better go to church again tomorrow~

Hello and Merry Christmas to Joey and Sandie~

Hope everyone is having a splendid evening....I'm off to start laundry...so we can pack for CA~

Maureen said...

TINA...just what did you tell them about me?

goldie said...

Joey was in here?/ Well hot dang- stop in a little more often and bring that pineapple upside down cake with you please!

Back for my brothers house and i am so full................. Eating as a sport makes you sleepy...

Sweet dreams to you all and a Very Merry Christmas to you all.

Tina~in_ut said...

lol Goldie~ been drinking? :)~

Mo~ I told them ur a Catholic trapped in a Jew's body of course~ :)~

Tina~in_ut said...

oh my gosh.....i'm listening to the prettiest xmas cd....it's Sugarland...i can't remember where I got it from.....wasn't there someone here that doesn't like them? Wait....i remember...Dianne! OMG!!!! that's where the CD came from! :D

Tina~in_ut said...

lmbo....the dumb dog just got his xmas present! (and he ripped one of hubby's too!~)

night.owls.sb said...

Oh my goodness.. I had a great time 2nite.. it worked out sooo well.. My brother came with his girlfriend, and my SIL was fine with it.. I am in a little shock cause everything was great.. and my brother was terrific, to me he has changed somewhat, for the better.. his girlfriend is very nice... My parents were thrilled to have us all together.. My SIL is such a wonderful person.. she loves my parents as if her own..

What a special gift on a special night..

Tina~in_ut said...

how exciting Carol! and what a fabulous sister you have there~ :D

night.owls.sb said...

Tina..

I love sugarland!!!!


Mo..

Sorry about the kitty..

Shirley..

Glad you spending time with mum and your family.. sounds fun

night.owls.sb said...

Tina..

For the record.. YOU ARE NOT FAT! don't listen to the priest.. he lies!

night.owls.sb said...

Tina..

I know.. she is something.. It takes a special person to have their ex and the girlfriend come to a Holiday Dinner.. all because of her children (so they can be with their dad) and because of my parents.. she wants to be with them and she knows my brother does as well..

night.owls.sb said...

Joey.. was here.. YAY.. Merry Christmas Joey..

night.owls.sb said...

Tina to Mo.. LOL, you are soo funny..

Maureen said...

CAROL..I'm so glad tonight went well. The holidays can surely put a new spin on things! And the spirit of family transcends all else.

Smells like fish in here!

Tina~in_ut said...

50~

night.owls.sb said...

What present did the dumb dog rip into of hubby's

night.owls.sb said...

Mo..

I did not shower, so yes I agree, it smells like fish..

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

Mo said:

"And the spirit of family transcends all else"

Love it! ♥♥♥

night.owls.sb said...

Oh and the best.. I got two "blue" boxes from the SSO for Christmas..

OMG.. soooo pretty!

Maureen said...

TINA...didja mention to your friend how obsessed you are with my Jewishness?? lol!

And no, you're not fat. I'll show ya fat in Chicago!

Maureen said...

CAROL...what was in them???? Details, please

night.owls.sb said...

Sandie.. was here too... Merry Christmas Sandie.. so glad you stopped by..

night.owls.sb said...

Actually I will show you all fat in Chicago.. LOL

Tina~in_ut said...

Carol~ Deacon...not priest~ and the dog got into the hubby's nuts~

Mo~ No I didn't say a word about my obsession~ :)~

night.owls.sb said...

Beaded Silver Tiffany Bracelet and Necklace to match..

Even tho I am going on 50 there is nothing like getting two "blue" boxes handed you at Christmas, I felt like a child opening my first Christmas present..

Sooo very special..

night.owls.sb said...

Deacon's lie to.. :O)

OUCH! on hubby's nuts.. which reminds me, I had nuts tonite and they were delish, just the right amount of
saltiness.. :O)

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Maureen said...

CAROL...oohhhhhhh, they sound awesome!

Tina~in_ut said...

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Tina~in_ut said...

69~

Tina~in_ut said...

69~

Tina~in_ut said...

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night.owls.sb said...

TINA... Oh no! NOT on Christmas Eve!

you better go back to church..

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

Mo..

as awesome as you!!!!!

Tina~in_ut said...

Check out this link of the pope being jumped by a woman on his way into mass on Christmas Eve~

Pope

night.owls.sb said...

Oh my Tina... that lady really did want to meet the Pope.. so bad that she actually got him to fall down..

I guess she is obsessed..

night.owls.sb said...

I am off to bed.. my legs are pounding..

See ya all tomorrow..

:O)

Tina~in_ut said...

Good Night Carol~ and Merry Christmas everyone~

sacBarb said...

Merry Christmas everyone. ♥♥♥

and Good Night!

Just_Lin said...

Merry Christmas to you all! Sorry I am MIA, but am spending time with the family. Sorry, but I can't pick a QOTD using my BlackBerry. I hope every one has a wonderful day.

Sandie and Joey. I am so happy to see you both. I miss seeing you here and hope youwill drop in more often.
Xoxoxo to all of you.

Lynn D said...

Shhhhh I think I hear Santa downstairs.....I am going to sneak a peek.

Lynn D said...

Well the stockings are stuffed and the gifts under the tree, so he must have been here!

The dogs look confused. He got to the cookies before they did.