Christmas Day

[cornerofmadness]

was there anyplace in America that didn't have totally sucky weather.

Really our big celebration was last night with my brother and then there'll be a party next week for the whole family since we're rather scattered. Today was supposed to be snacky time with grandma, my aunt and uncle and the cousin who lives locally. After she was an hour late we call her and they're sick. You'd THINK someone would have called and told us. Geez...

Last night we did open gifts so I'll put up some pictures. I got a TON of tea from my brother and mom and my friend flippy. I'm set for a while. I got the first season of the Ghost Hunt anime (my brother whining he's probably on some mailing list now) and he got me the very expensive Historic Ales of Scotland gift pack (whoo hoo). Grandma got me a netbook. WHee. Mom didn't get me the Wii because she said i'll never do anything but play games if she does.

evil_little_dog got me a couple of cute Roy figures and a stuffed vampire bat among other things and Flippy raided the huge new Asian supermarket for every goodies known to man plus found MesoAmerican stone ground chocolate with chilies which is delicious (and buttered rum mix)

rain_oubliette I'm gonna put those lights in a vase and put them on the window sill. the card is lovely.


brother sister in law

me looking less fat than usual

modeling two gifts, shirt from mom, cup from brother, they know me well

Rogue begging

bad picture of mom dad & cat

Japanese pillow This needs references. I did the crewel work on this back in 86. It was my first attempt at crewel work. I'm surprised it came out so well. I've been asking mom where she had this stashed since i wanted it. She turned it into a pillow for me

cardinal in the rain

and here is the goodie I got in the fmagiftexchange my gift

Comments

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

Clearly you all had a great time! I love that pic of the cardinal, by the way.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

thanks. just took some of the doe looking in at me

we did have a good time

[0-mother-0.livejournal.com]

You look great! I bet you feel a lot better too.

Clicks and congrats on your holiday egg!

And we had gorgeous weather for xmas (but only to make up for all the crap weather that preceded it)

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

you'd think that but my sugar went haywire when i lost the weight. stupid body

i was shockd to get that egg

we had the reverse, good weather christmas eve and crap on christmas day

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

thanks. it was a good time

[tehlobster.livejournal.com]

Haha, I love the cup, my dad has one, and I'm pretty sure you saw me in the hoodie version of your shirt. :D

It looks like you guys had a blast! And that pillow is so nice, 1986!you and your mom work well together. :D

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yes i do remember coveting your hoodie

we did have fun. That crewel work is probably older than you

[tehlobster.livejournal.com]

Probably? Lol I was born in '87, so definitely. :D

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

hahaha

[rain-oubliette.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. Will get the shawl to you one of these days. Heh. :S

EDIT:
You look like you've lost more than 20 pounds! I think it all went to the cat. Also the crewel work pillow is GORGEOUS! :)

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

no rush. contrary to popular belief I can be patient (so long as I don't have to stand in a line)

and thanks. Yes and the cat can keep it.

thanks. I thought for a first try at 18 years old i did a good job

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

Your outfit is lovely. I love the red. And the pillow! I am so impressed; it's so gorgeous.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

thanks on all accounts