Christmas... 2025, is History.
Mine, and Miss. Peanut's... 'Christmas' was Pretty Good.
: )
Spent Christmas Morning on the phone, with Family... and Friends.
<3
The Baking, and Cooking... yesterday...
for 'Christmas' at Justin's... today,
was kind of a mess.
Didn't buy flour, the other day... so, no Dutch Apple Pie.
: (
I use so little flour, thought there was some in the freezer.
Nope.
{must've pitched it when the fridge was on the blink. : (}
The Cranberry Relish, is about half of the batch I usually make. Should've bought an extra bag.
I'd forgotten when Cranberries are purchased this late in the Season, to always get extra.
Made two Sweet Potato Pies, that used up... more Sweet Potatoes than I'd anticipated, so...
I'll be taking a much smaller batch of Candied Sweet Potatoes.
{hmmmm....
maybe I'll skip them all together, and make Garlic Mashed... instead.
Have plenty of Russets.}
; )
The first Pie... got very dark. {Edible... but... Dark.}
{We'll Pile On The Whipped Cream!! ; ) }
Watched the second, like a Hawk.
Stuck it 4 times....
{every few minutes, at the... end}
for doneness.
It still got a little dark.
The Roaster's thermostat must be off, a bit.
Had a Wonderful Time, as Always... at Pal, Allyson's on Christmas Eve.
She's an Amazing Cook, and Baker!!
: )
It's always Fun... visiting with Allyson's Family, and Friends.
<3
Love how Allyson's Pal... Rhonda, and Dale... Go Round and Round!!
: )
Priceless!!
; )
Sadly... Allyson's Sis, Bethany... asked how the IDOT mess is going.
I'd had just.... enough Rum, to Dive Right In
that
putrid
cesspool.
: (
{normally... at these kind of 'Gatherings'... I, keep it brief...
concerning
'The Mess'.}
Bethany, like Allyson, is a Very Knowledgeable...
Highly Educated
Woman.
When I shared some of the details....
with her, including the fact that
The Iowa Department of Transportation
enjoys...
'Immunity'
to
Fraud...
Bethany... like the rest of us, could hardly believe it.
{That... has to Change.}
Our Christmas Eve conversation's unanimous opinion....
{mine, always.}
'The only people/entity who desire
protection...
'Immunity'
to
Fraud,
are those who intend on committing it.'
Why else??
Told Bethany... "Immunity to Fraud...makes 'signed, recorded agreements' with them, about as valuable as toilet paper."
Bethany said...
"This reminds me of the 'Erin Brockovich' Story."
Yeah... it's quite unbelievable, until Ya Live It, and see the Documents.
'Facts'.
Other than That...
'Stinky Swim',
we had a
Lovely...
Time.
<3
While I was on the phone, with Sister... Merry Jo,
noticed 'The Grinch' bobbing a bit, looked down at the floor...
as Miss. Peanut grabbed the Grinch's 'weight' in her teeth, and took off Running!!
She had the Zoomies!!!
Hahahahahaha!!!
I was like...
"Hold On... Merry!! HOLD ON!!!
Whoa... Whoa!! Peanut!! Peanut!!! STOP!!!"
Hahahahahaha!!!
; )
Rescued The Grinch!!
{It was a Sight!!}
: ) : ) : )
That Peanut!!
<3
Merry Jo... Got a Laugh, listening to
'The Rescue'!!
; )
<3
The above... popped up on FB Memories, yesterday.
<3
Little Justin, Miss. Scarlett...
and me.
Christmas Day, 2012.
; )
I remember that Christmas... like it was Yesterday.
<3
That's the Christmas 'Santa' came to visit.
<3
I didn't tell anyone, including John, 'Santa' was going to 'Visit' that Evening.
: )
That...
Was
Priceless.
: )
When the Kids, and Adults... heard
Sleigh Bells
Jingling...
just outside the windows...
then,
'Santa'...
came
Blasting Through The Door...
with a
BIG...
Ho!!! Ho!!! Ho!!!!
Hahahahahaha!!
It Was Priceless!!!
: )
The Adult's had a More Shocked Look
on
Their Faces...
than
The Little Ones!!!
Hahahahahaha!!
: ) : ) : )
Everybody FROZE in Place!!
Hahahahahaha!!!
{Thanks So Much... to Pal, Bart.
<3
He made That Christmas...
Unforgettable!!}
; )
Better get Crackin'.
Have much to do before heading to
'God's Country'.
<3
Hope Everyone reading this, Enjoyed Christmas, 2025.
<3
Praying for a Happy New Year, for All.
Love to Ya.
Barb C.
{LOVE... The Wooden Heart Shaped Bowl,
Dear Pal's...
Rosie, and Linda Surprised me with, a while back.
<3 <3
: )
It's Perfect... for holding the Beautiful Farm Fresh Eggs, Little Justin brings.}
<3
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