tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post742569552606237592..comments2024-01-24T09:55:51.044-06:00Comments on Elvis Sightings: Three Christmases Down, One to GoJoyMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-80821755739941909352011-01-01T15:17:45.179-06:002011-01-01T15:17:45.179-06:00Kristina - what IS it with the keys? How did you ...Kristina - what IS it with the keys? How did you get past Charlie's obsession with your keys -- anything specific, or did it just fade after a while?JoyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-38505942021727943032010-12-30T17:13:15.110-06:002010-12-30T17:13:15.110-06:00That's a lot of Christmas!
Tried the same wit...That's a lot of Christmas!<br /><br />Tried the same with Charlie about keys---he was very attached to mine for awhile. And definitely accepted no substitutes.kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378963660133099604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-25811883594930229312010-12-30T14:02:32.817-06:002010-12-30T14:02:32.817-06:00A long list of love, indeed, JoyMama! That's ...A long list of love, indeed, JoyMama! That's how gifts should be thought of! <br /><br />CollegeSon gave me a cool lamp in a jar - powered by a solar battery. Gives off a sweet soft light. Most unique and thoughtful, I thought. <br /><br />Thanks for this lovely word-gift-exchange!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-69564375010759224162010-12-30T08:06:44.982-06:002010-12-30T08:06:44.982-06:00Yikes! How could I forget the wonderful gift I got...Yikes! How could I forget the wonderful gift I got from JoyMama? She gave me a copy of <a href="http://www.christianbook.com/saving-seasons-freeze-dry-almost-anything/mary-meyer/9780836195125/pd/195121" rel="nofollow">Saving the Seasons: How to Can, Freeze, or Dry Almost Anything</a>. This will come in handy as we harvest stuff from the garden next year...<br /><br />Thanks, JoyMama!!!JoyDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248990973126523516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-25911925199178690312010-12-30T06:25:54.821-06:002010-12-30T06:25:54.821-06:00P.S. I didn't list my entire holiday haul, bu...P.S. I didn't list my entire holiday haul, but I should leave another "very cool gift" shoutout -- Grandma Joy & GrandpaJ got me a copy of "The Uncharted Path" by Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg (who blogs over at <a href="http://www.journeyswithautism.com" rel="nofollow">Journeys With Autism.</a>) Looking forward to a good read!JoyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-23385063645892874402010-12-30T06:22:13.154-06:002010-12-30T06:22:13.154-06:00DQ - I agree, a sky-diving grandma/step-mom is abo...DQ - I agree, a sky-diving grandma/step-mom is about as cool as can be. GrandpaJ has a good record in choice of life-partners! :-)<br /><br />AuntieS (aka the Christmas Eve Hostess with the Mostest) - pin art and Lou Malnatis, I don't know how next year could be improved! Thank you!<br /><br />JoyDad - wow, you DID make out like a bandit. Not that gifts are necessarily a measure of true love, but -- I think several somebodies must love you a lot.JoyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-12255630796844235152010-12-30T05:08:05.698-06:002010-12-30T05:08:05.698-06:00Let's see... I got:
a cool retro Pepsi t-shir...Let's see... I got:<br /><br />a cool retro Pepsi t-shirt;<br /><br />a handmade calendar from Rose and one from Joy;<br /><br />a nice pair of very warm gloves;<br /><br />a spoon holder (to help keep the counter clean while I'm cooking);<br /><br />a warm sweatshirt with the logo of the college where Grandpa J taught; and<br /><br />Badger's Rose Bowl apparel.<br /><br />My family showed me much love, and it was indeed a very merry Christmas!JoyDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248990973126523516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-38564494984004317672010-12-29T22:39:32.976-06:002010-12-29T22:39:32.976-06:00I must say that the pin art toy is a great "s...I must say that the pin art toy is a great "stimmy delight" for just about everyone, I think!! All of my kids had one of these when they were younger and they all enjoyed playing around with it. I also find that I like to fidget with these. It feels good and looks cool when I use my hand to make designs with the pins. I can sure understand, in this case, some of the satisfaction that Joy gets from this stimmy!!<br />As for Lou Malnati's, I think it's very cool that Lou's commented on the blog!! It is the best pizza in the world, at least in my opinion. We order in or eat there frequently. So, I look forward to having Lou's be our traditional Christmas Eve dinner!!<br />Happy New Year to all!<br />-AuntieSAuntieSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-52587561816884359562010-12-29T20:02:16.108-06:002010-12-29T20:02:16.108-06:00It sounds like you have had a wonderful group of p...It sounds like you have had a wonderful group of positives to balance the 'considerations', and a sky-diving Grandma sounds seriously awesome!<br />I hope your New Year and #4 go very well.DQhttp://www.ishouldhavecalledhimcalvin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-59968450958909823452010-12-29T19:04:25.357-06:002010-12-29T19:04:25.357-06:00Niksmom -- thanks, we're all doing quite a bit...Niksmom -- thanks, we're all doing quite a bit better, only a few lingering symptoms that are not getting much in our way. Happy new year to you too!<br /><br />TherExtras -- I'm rather glowing from the unexpected pizzeria blog-visit (so if it was Lynn or some other prankster, don't nobody tell me...) Boa-envy, hmm? I guess fleece boas are less urgent as accessories in the Texas climate! JoyMama got a lot of gifts, including beeswax candles from Joy, two pairs of gloves from Rose, and a Flip video cam with love from JD & me to JD & me. Other than that, I'll let JD speak for himself!<br /><br />PieMaker - fun to know that others appreciate pin art play as well!!JoyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-11434902000755376202010-12-29T18:11:40.904-06:002010-12-29T18:11:40.904-06:00Hurrah for celebrations! I LOVE the pin art toy an...Hurrah for celebrations! I LOVE the pin art toy and have one for Piper, great fun! I hope you are all feeling tip top for #4. Merry Merry!Pie Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885292353187243507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-24901676490358646612010-12-29T16:45:57.083-06:002010-12-29T16:45:57.083-06:00I think Lynn faked a visit from Lou Malnati - you ...I think Lynn faked a visit from Lou Malnati - you know, for one-upping the bio/physiology references. (I'm suspicious like that.) <br /><br />GeezLouise - FOUR Christmases!<br /><br />I'm having homemade-boa-envy over here! But then I can quell that thinking of Rose's & Joy's joy - love seeing children happy at Christmas! <br /><br />AuntieS gives most excellent gifts! <br /><br />What did JoyMama and JoyDad get for Christmas? I mean, besides Joy's wonderful behavioral progress - ? BratKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-73234630736870920322010-12-29T16:25:13.758-06:002010-12-29T16:25:13.758-06:00AWESOME! Glad your holiday was merry. I hope ever...AWESOME! Glad your holiday was merry. I hope everyone is feeling better now, though?<br /><br />Wishing you all a very happy new year.Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-78413747762768709072010-12-29T14:52:36.787-06:002010-12-29T14:52:36.787-06:00Big Daddy - doesn't it all sound like somethin...Big Daddy - doesn't it all sound like something from one of Lynn's Christmas-letter posts?<br /><br />Lynn - the timing doesn't work for the pin art to be the culprit, but I agree, it does look suspicious. And as for Lou Mal's...<br /><br />Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - pizza enjoyed, thanks so much!!JoyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-26838876286451493842010-12-29T12:18:33.820-06:002010-12-29T12:18:33.820-06:00We hope you enjoy the pizzas!!We hope you enjoy the pizzas!!Lou Malnati's Pizzeriahttp://www.loumalnatis.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-46992733837493154482010-12-29T09:49:48.720-06:002010-12-29T09:49:48.720-06:00I think the pin art toy is responsible for the spr...I think the pin art toy is responsible for the spreading of the virus. Hurray for Lou Mal's!!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901229142046583059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-12725968718771356072010-12-29T07:39:18.692-06:002010-12-29T07:39:18.692-06:00I say every post about Christmas should have some ...I say every post about Christmas should have some reference to "bowel disregulation" and lip enhancement surgery gone bad. New tradition.Big Daddy Autismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435868024371083375noreply@blogger.com