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Deliveries made; time to celebrate!
I was up early, not because I wanted to see Santa but because I was having a coughing attack! Mary brought my hot tea, and I pushed my nose into Vick’s vaporizer for a couple of hours and popped pills like a junkie. Mary went back to bed for a couple of hours. I cannot figure it out; I feel fine, with no temperature but a nagging cough that does not want to stop!
All afternoon, we just piddled around getting ready for our guests, who arrived around 3:00 pm.
The festivities began at 3:00 p.m. with the arrival of Joe, Amy, and their families. Soon, the house was filled with revelers sharing stories, laughing, and giggling.
Joe and Amy were the first to arrive.
The “Rent-A-Food Detectors” assumed their position facing the kitchen. When their noses start twitching, please do not stand in front of them; you could get run over.
Awaiting food!
Greg came in, and Scout welcomed him to the foray! Scout and Greg get along just fine—mostly because Scout thinks Greg’s snacks are the only reason he ever shows up. Greg, on the other hand, is convinced that Scout is secretly training him for some sort of Olympic event involving frisbee and running away from squirrels!
Greg and Scout swap stories.
We were dressed and decorated for the day; everything was ready!
Justy us!
Bob and Donna strolled in, and Bob was bubbling with excitement. “I have a surprise for us!” he exclaimed. We all leaned in, thinking it might be a puppy or a vacation, but then he pulled out… a large paper sack! What could it be? He said no more until later!
Donna and Mary are great friends!
Stories were swapped, and the kitchen was bustling with activity! It was so busy that even the pots and pans started debating who cooked the best meal. The Heneral Tao Chicken was threatening to tie up the Low Mein in a pasta showdown, while the vegetables were protesting for equal sautéing rights.
In the midst of it all, the blender was trying to make a smoothie but couldn’t stop laughing at the paper wrapped chicken’s attempts to tell a joke! We could be heard several blocks away!
Stories are shared!
The Chinese dinner popped out of the oven so hot, it practically said “Ni Hao” with a sizzle! I barely had time to grab my oven mitt before it started steaming like it was ready for a spa day. I half expected it to burst into a dance and serve itself! Who knew dinner could be such a dramatic debut?
The feedbag is on!
The food alarms went off at the same time! Look out, teens heading for the food! We have never seen them move so fast!
Duh!
Daddy Joe filled his plate, and everyone was quiet. All you could hear was the loose dentures from the old folks chomping away at dinner.
“Who, me??”
Have you ever seen in the movies where the buzzards circled the dead animal? This is what it looked like! They only get to go around three times before having to sit down.
The vultures swarm the island.
Dinner was perfect, and Vicky brought ham, which was devoured faster than you can say “Pentagon planning meeting!” I swear the ham vanished like it was on a secret mission. We didn’t even get a chance to discuss how it was cooked before the plate was empty. Next time, Vicky needs to bring a decoy ham just to keep us distracted!
Dinner time!
It was time for the movie to begin, and walking down the hall was a… I do not know how to explain it. Needless to say, continue if you are NOT faint of heart and have not digested your food. **”YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! But don’t worry, the consequences are just a huge pile of laundry and a lifetime supply of awkward moments!”**
Ralphie’s jammies from his elderly aunt were stretched, and Bob decided to wear them to watch the movie “A Christmas Movie.”
Oh no!!!
We all giggled, and some had to leave the room to regain their composure!
This will go down in the annals of the Starlighters.
8″ by 10″ glossy reproductions will be available soon! (We have to find a printer that dies R-rated photos!)
It’s time for a video call to Colleen, where she is about to hit the hay! We all shared greetings.
Saying hello to Colleen
Time for Ralphie to get his BB gun, so Mary sent me to the He-Shed to get mine!
Aiming!
Vicky decided Rudolph’s nose was not bright enough, but a bottle of champagne would be better!
Rudolph will now be replaced!
What a wonderful day with family and friends!
Great Friends!
After everyone departed, we went to the TV Room to watch “A Christas Story II” but after a day of celebrating, we didn’t make it past the first half-hour.
Time to saddle up and head for home!
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