Krimmus Shindig mit dee Evanses
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tinhuvielAfter fighting the thundering herds at Ingles to get a couple of drinks and some cookies, I sped back home to get Aunt Tudi and our pressies for the Evans Krimmus Eve Brouhaha. We followed Uncle Michael and Janice to Little Michael's house out in the sticks of Campobello.
Little Michael has a beautiful home, which he built himself with the help of some of his cousins. The floors are glistening hardwood and the décor is very tasteful and ranch-like. We all piled into the house and spread out the goodies while Little Michael positioned all the pressies under the humendo-tree.
Mandy and her boyfriend had to leave within 30 minutes so we did the gift exchange with them and, after they left, we dug into the goodies. We retired to the living room, all bloated like blood-sucking ticks, and began the gigantic gift exchange. All in all, it was an incredibly pleasant experience except for Colby behaving like a chimp on crack. If he were my kid, he wouldn't behave like that or, if he did, I'd make sure Santa passed him over for Christmas. Little shithead..... He gave me a freakin' headache and made me want to squeeze his scrawny little neck til his head popped off. I mentioned several times that he was going to grow up and become incarcerated shortly thereafter. Janice argued that he was a good boy whereupon Colby would act up again and prove her wrong.
After the gift exchange, I went out with Little Michael to meet the horses. They're magnificent creatures, utterly magnificent! He invited me to come back after the first of the year to ride. I may take him up on it. I'd love to learn more about horses and establish an affinity with them.
Oh, and I talked to Jenni, who is a veterinarian. I told her what my plans were and she was quite enthusiastic about it. So...who knows? Maybe in the next few years we'll have two vets in the family! I'm thinking that we might could start up our own practice then, or maybe I could inherit Dr. Patch's practice after he retires and bring Jenni into the WSCAH fold. So many possibilities....
We left later than we'd planned and followed Johnna back to the main roads where she and the kids went their way and Aunt Tudi and I went ours. We drove through downtown Spartanburg to get a glimpse of their decorations. We'd seen them during the day and surmised they were probably beautiful all lit up. We were right. We then came home, pampered the beasties, and went to bed.
All in all, a dandy day.....except for the rancid little creep Colby.
I've created a sub-album for our Christmas pics for anyone keen on seeing all of them. Here's a sampling of what an Evans brouhaha is all about. It's all good, peoples. All good!
Little Michael's and Jenni's giganto-tree.
The spread o'goodies.
Johnna's eldest, Blake, acting like a thug.
Angel and Colby waiting to open gifts.
Pressie time!
Colby lifting one of his gifts victoriously.
Blake is in the money and Janice is about to rob him.
Jenni being all festive.
Little Michael and Jenni opening their gifts.
Aunt Tudi and Uncle Michael.
Johnna getting jiggy with some chocolate covered cherries.
Me opening a gift and showing off my pre-desert Nadine Cross 'do.
Janice opening up her pressies.
Aunt Tudi exhibiting mighty gratitude for having just received a "grabber." She'll be able to reach anything now!
Uncle Michael being all thrilled over the Southern Rebel ball cap he just received.
Mother and daughter, Janice and Johnna.
Father and son, Uncle Michael and Little Michael.
Aunt Tudi and Angel (this is my favourite Xmas picture).
Spartanburg on Krimmus Eve.
Aunt Tudi and me, after returning home from the brouhaha.
Little Michael has a beautiful home, which he built himself with the help of some of his cousins. The floors are glistening hardwood and the décor is very tasteful and ranch-like. We all piled into the house and spread out the goodies while Little Michael positioned all the pressies under the humendo-tree.
Mandy and her boyfriend had to leave within 30 minutes so we did the gift exchange with them and, after they left, we dug into the goodies. We retired to the living room, all bloated like blood-sucking ticks, and began the gigantic gift exchange. All in all, it was an incredibly pleasant experience except for Colby behaving like a chimp on crack. If he were my kid, he wouldn't behave like that or, if he did, I'd make sure Santa passed him over for Christmas. Little shithead..... He gave me a freakin' headache and made me want to squeeze his scrawny little neck til his head popped off. I mentioned several times that he was going to grow up and become incarcerated shortly thereafter. Janice argued that he was a good boy whereupon Colby would act up again and prove her wrong.
After the gift exchange, I went out with Little Michael to meet the horses. They're magnificent creatures, utterly magnificent! He invited me to come back after the first of the year to ride. I may take him up on it. I'd love to learn more about horses and establish an affinity with them.
Oh, and I talked to Jenni, who is a veterinarian. I told her what my plans were and she was quite enthusiastic about it. So...who knows? Maybe in the next few years we'll have two vets in the family! I'm thinking that we might could start up our own practice then, or maybe I could inherit Dr. Patch's practice after he retires and bring Jenni into the WSCAH fold. So many possibilities....
We left later than we'd planned and followed Johnna back to the main roads where she and the kids went their way and Aunt Tudi and I went ours. We drove through downtown Spartanburg to get a glimpse of their decorations. We'd seen them during the day and surmised they were probably beautiful all lit up. We were right. We then came home, pampered the beasties, and went to bed.
All in all, a dandy day.....except for the rancid little creep Colby.
I've created a sub-album for our Christmas pics for anyone keen on seeing all of them. Here's a sampling of what an Evans brouhaha is all about. It's all good, peoples. All good!
Little Michael's and Jenni's giganto-tree.
The spread o'goodies.
Johnna's eldest, Blake, acting like a thug.
Angel and Colby waiting to open gifts.
Pressie time!
Colby lifting one of his gifts victoriously.
Blake is in the money and Janice is about to rob him.
Jenni being all festive.
Little Michael and Jenni opening their gifts.
Aunt Tudi and Uncle Michael.
Johnna getting jiggy with some chocolate covered cherries.
Me opening a gift and showing off my pre-desert Nadine Cross 'do.
Janice opening up her pressies.
Aunt Tudi exhibiting mighty gratitude for having just received a "grabber." She'll be able to reach anything now!
Uncle Michael being all thrilled over the Southern Rebel ball cap he just received.
Mother and daughter, Janice and Johnna.
Father and son, Uncle Michael and Little Michael.
Aunt Tudi and Angel (this is my favourite Xmas picture).
Spartanburg on Krimmus Eve.
Aunt Tudi and me, after returning home from the brouhaha.
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Date: 2005-12-25 10:11 pm (UTC)=)
Evansessesses. The preciousess.
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Date: 2005-12-25 10:21 pm (UTC)thanks, but you need glasses honey bunny.
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Date: 2005-12-25 10:28 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2005-12-26 03:12 pm (UTC)PRETTY.
Period.
Not up for debate or discussion.
Just accept the compliment doofus.
Between you and Helly it's like the pretty makes you stoopid!
Stop it!
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Date: 2005-12-26 04:59 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-12-26 05:23 pm (UTC)A very pretty doofus.
But a doofus nonetheless.
BTW, I have to apologize. I lied. Unwittingly, but I lied. When I was about 10 I wore glasses for a year to heal severe eyestrain. I was fine after that year. I barely remember it though.
STILL PRETTY.
Why is that so hard for you to believe?
*HUGS the pretty woman*
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Date: 2005-12-26 05:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-12-25 10:16 pm (UTC)Why do we schedule times that kids are expected to interface with adults on a grand scale along with over-stimulation (like presents) and tons of sugar? My kids are doing their own 'chimps on crack' routine. I think each of the four have been in time out at least twice today. *sigh*
I stayed at a great hotel in London for about 100 pounds/night, very comfy for two and breakfast included (and a real breakfast, not the crap most British hotels provide). Lemme know if you want details.
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Date: 2005-12-25 10:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-12-25 10:43 pm (UTC)And
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Date: 2005-12-26 12:13 am (UTC)thanks...
::blushes again::
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Date: 2005-12-26 01:02 am (UTC)Love those pictures! Looks like a fun day. Brings back memories from childhood. :)
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Date: 2005-12-26 01:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-12-26 02:55 am (UTC)And it looks like Aunt Tudi had a good time as well. Nice to see her having fun.
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Date: 2005-12-26 03:00 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-12-26 03:13 pm (UTC)*smacks PRETTY doofus*