Merry Christmas, 2002 and 2010
Family | Posted by Jannie on 24 December 2010 @ 12:43 PM 54 Comments
Darling Peeps!
Merry Christmas!!!
And a Most Happy New Year.
Kelly was 15 months old in 2002. Now she’s NINE!!
She is my greatest joy.
And I’m off to play pick-up sticks with her in a minute.
Over the next 10 days while she is off school I’ll be focusing my attention on her and her handsome wonderful dad, aka, a bit of a blog posting break for me.
I do intend to post a few new sidebar buttons.
(And won’t be able to resist popping in on your blogs between now and January 3rd!)
Gorgeous Individuals, have a joyful, wonderful, happy, love-filled, safe, sweet, holiday.
And if you’re feeling a bit lonely, call up a buddy. Visit someone. The fellowship will make you both feel all warm and fuzzy.
Love is waiting everywhere! You need only open the door.
Posted with Love, Gratitude & Merriment,
Jannie-Banannie & Funstering Co.
xoxoxoxo
xoxoxxox
xoxoxoxo
On 24 December 2010 at 1:43 pm Mike Golch said,
merry cheistmas.
On 24 December 2010 at 4:06 pm robbi said,
May you and yours enjoy this time for just what it is,universal peace and goodwill will last longer than the day.Spero che abbiate un sicuro ed il Natale felice, quello il nuovo anno porta tutti che desideriate per, robbi
On 24 December 2010 at 5:06 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Kelly is SO adorable! Happy holidays to Jannie-Banannie & Funstering Co.!!
Jeanne
xoxo
On 24 December 2010 at 6:14 pm G said,
Merry Christmas and enjoy the blogging break.
.-= G´s last blog ..Fun- Diversión- Family- Familia 2 =-.
On 24 December 2010 at 6:47 pm LL Cool Joe said,
Aww what great photos of all of you. You really do make life fun!
And thank you so much for adding my button on your side bar.
Have a wonderful Christmas to you and your family.
.-= LL Cool Joe´s last blog ..Happy Christmas from Joeys Pad =-.
On 24 December 2010 at 7:11 pm fireblossom said,
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Jannie Funster.
.-= fireblossom´s last blog ..Learn French In Ten Days =-.
On 24 December 2010 at 7:34 pm desk49 said,
See you when you get back.
On 24 December 2010 at 7:39 pm Daisy said,
You post such great photos, Jannie! I adore your sense of whimsy! Wishing you and your family much peace and joy and a very merry Christmas!
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Merry Christmas! =-.
On 24 December 2010 at 8:33 pm Jannie said,
Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-hoooo!!
chocolate is pretty darn good with beer.
Mike, Dearest — and a fine one to you too!
Robbi, Dearest — Ave Maria, gratzi a pleina! Fructis ventri. Peace and Joy.
Jeanne, Dearest — and YOU are adorable, musta been a beautiful baby — ’cause Baby, look at you now! Bet you haven’t changed a bit since age 15 months.
Joey, Dearest — well we really wanted to go on a disney cruise, but the local DIY can be a real trip too!!
Fireblossom, Dearest — and to YOU and yours and your fabulous poems!!
Desk 49,Dearest — I’m here, I’m here! I have 2 excellent persons in my life and I’m enjoying all this quality time with them.
Daisy, Dearest — thank you. You can have a day at the beach at Lowe’s! Much peace and love to YOU too!!
xoxoxo
xoxoox
xoxoox
On 24 December 2010 at 9:15 pm B and K said,
Barks and I wanted to wish you, Kelly, your husband and Blue Bunny a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
On 24 December 2010 at 10:56 pm Moondustwriter said,
Jannie – you are always “funn”stering around
You enjoy every moment of your holidays – all my kiddos are now big and sleep later than I do on Christmas
Kelly is as precious as they get
Huge hugs
glow from the Moon
.-= Moondustwriter´s last blog ..Christmas Memories poetry =-.
On 25 December 2010 at 12:28 am SnaggleTooth said,
Kelly sure is growing more beautiful! Looks like some one shopped ’til they dropped! 3 of ‘em! For that price, you are indeed a bargain…
Hope your vaca with Kelly n Jim is much fun,
n may your Merry Christmas be blessed!
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Merry Time =-.
On 25 December 2010 at 1:38 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. what a chubby little bright-eyed 15 month year old .. delightful – & now almost the A-grade book chucking performer .. wonderful pics. Now those benches look fun .. are they to replace the Park benches for your river walk??!! or home – I suspect. Have a wonderful 10 days with ‘the kid’ and her amazing Dad and BB and Jasmine .. and Uncle Tom Cobbly and all .. Enjoy yourselves .. not too much beers up de tree .. oh but now you have benches to lizard lounge on?
Have a wonderful time .. much joy and happiness with love and thoughts to you all .. Hilree xoxoxxo
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Christmas Past and Christmas Present =-.
On 25 December 2010 at 5:55 am Alessandra said,
Happy Christmas and happy blog’s break.
XOXO
On 25 December 2010 at 8:02 am Linda said,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your break!
On 25 December 2010 at 11:22 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Enjoy the blogging break and the holiday love
fest, for you and yours deserve the extra
helpings of Jannie Love. It has been a
terrific year here in Funsterville, and
we Funsters are busy with our own
downtime and revels. Big Jim looks
so huggable it is nearly a crime, and
the pea is going to need a new stick
to hold up herself, for she is growing
like she has been sprayed with GrowGirl!
Love is in the Funstering Air, and
reciprocity is upon us. Big Hugs,
and don’t let BB drink all the beer
while your back is turned.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..My Beloveds =-.
On 25 December 2010 at 5:32 pm Lynn said,
Merry Christmas, Jannie Muffin. I am so glad you are my friend. Hugs to you and yours and Blue Bunny. xo
.-= Lynn´s last blog ..Heading that way- all is well and day off lunch =-.
On 25 December 2010 at 9:19 pm Laura Hegfield said,
A whole family of totally adorable people!!! Merry Christmas Jannie, enjoy every moment with your darling girl, they grow up soooooo fast. My baby just turned 14 and my eldest will be 17 next week…just a blink!
xo
On 26 December 2010 at 9:52 am Paige von Liber said,
I do hope it was better than you hoped
now go play with Lil Kelly or Jimbo
hugs
.-= Paige von Liber´s last blog ..From me to yall =-.
On 26 December 2010 at 12:13 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Dearest K&B — thanks! we all wish the same to you and yours. Hope all is marvelous with you.
Hey, Dearest Moon — Kelly has taken to going to bed later than I and sleeping in later too over these holidays. Blue Bunny wishes you lots of happy moon time! And extra moon sprinkles on everything.
Hey, Dearest Snaggle – yes, I can be snapped up for a mere $39.98 plus $10 rebate — but my maintenance will run ya in to the millions.
We iz having fun, and going all the way to Cedar Park on Tuesday night — that’s 45 minutes away, qu’elle vacaction!! But me and Kell is stopping off in NYC this summer on the way back from the Maritimes. Can’t wait!! Whooooo-hooooo.
Hey, Dearest Hilary who doth make me laugh! OUr book chucker is plahying with her new iPhone. Santa brought it. It’s set up for everything except actual calling. She is quite smitten, and will no doubt be crest-fallen when she has to come back to non-electronic earth. Tho, she did some math hoemwork this morning, good to keep up, she likes to stay a few lessons ahead. I actually took about 20 pix that 15-month-old session, so cute. When she is 11 I shall post the full story of her undecorating. Nope, no benches did we buy, just funning in the DIY. We got plenty of looks for our antics. Hope you had a lovely Christmas.
Dearest Alessandra — hodwy from Texas! Did you have a fun Christmas? The kiddoes enjoy themselves? You had spaghetti and tiramisu? Our dinner yesterday was fabulous! Traditional fixin’s and such, with chicken instead of turkey. And now I’m sipping on my coffee. Good times!!
Thank you Darling, sweet Linda. MERRY and jolly to you and yours too. Did you all have fun? We sure did. And are.
hey, Dear Lovely Glenn! you got it right about Jim being a big snuggle huggy bear! BB did get into the cooking sherry last night, poor little guy, he thought it was soda. He’s sleeping it off. Hope you and yours had a merry merry olde time, and will continue to do so.
deerist my lynns — hay it’s me BB — my jannie and i iz so thriled you iz our frend too!! we jist loves yoo soooooo mutch!!!
Dearest Laura — 14, and 17!! WHERE does the time go? Don’t you wish you could just freeze them at this age forever? Oh, well they grow. They go. But they come back. Hmmn, I am still looking for a couple lines in the third verse of “Sail A Child.” Maybe in what I write in this comment shall I find my lyric? maybe.
Dearest Paige Von Liber, Jim wants me to paint under the sink, so I am being naughty here on the ‘puter.
I have a Christams card envelope adressed to YOU!! In the mail? Nope, not yet. It was a lovely lovely Christmas, yes. ANd yours??
xoxoxoxo
xoxoxoxo
On 26 December 2010 at 12:47 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. and fandambillee … no benches – after all that – are you banned from the store? Maths homework .. bet the iphone has maths on it?! Lucky girl .. now we have to wait for 2 years before we get the full story .. book chucking ..
BB does look a little tied up in knots .. he’s got a lot going on .. Manigements .. wrapping prezzies (and no doubt clearing up!), making gingerbreads, the entertainsments man, choccy houses, and lights all over .. he’s one fine friend .. no wonder he hit the cooking sherry and is sleeping it off .. sensible chap.
Have a loverlie times in the next few days .. happy times and I love the pics et al .. great fun .. cheers Hilree xoxoxox
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Christmas Past and Christmas Present =-.
On 26 December 2010 at 12:56 pm sheila said,
Oh my! How cute and fun! Love you in that little bench! ha ha; ha! So fun!
) It’s a funsterful thing!
See you around Jannie! I’ll be on the same schedule for blogging as you.
On 27 December 2010 at 7:08 am suzen said,
Huge Holiday Hugs to the whole Funster company! Always wishing y’all the very best!
suZen
On 27 December 2010 at 8:19 am Natalia said,
Enjoy your break!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
.-= Natalia´s last blog ..Mindset! =-.
On 27 December 2010 at 2:03 pm vered | blogger for hire said,
I’m on a break too. Enjoy!!!
On 28 December 2010 at 3:02 am Liara Covert said,
Dearest Jannie, your uplifting posts and photos can only ever evoke laughter and joy. Thank you 4 the blessings you bring to the lives of so many. Peace! xo
.-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Its about whats inside =-.
On 28 December 2010 at 6:56 am Jan said,
HI Jannie, Kelly and Blue Bunny!
I loved seeing these pictures of you in all your funster glory. You always bring a smile to my heart and lips. Whenever I see photos like these of Kelly I just want to squeeze her and ooze some love on her. But she has you to do that for her, Jannie, such a great mom you are. Christmas hugs to all of you. Enjoy your time away at your love fest!
(P.s. Jannie, I am honored you put a badge for me and my site here. You are too much, kind woman…xo)
On 28 December 2010 at 4:25 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Dear Hils! Oh there goes BB off to the hockey rink. We’ve had a Golden Invitation from the DIY store to come back and spread more mirth! (They had our number from the police report.)
Hey, Dear Sheila. And it was SO comfy for me on that bench!!
Cute little bench but $40 seemed a bit pricey. Enjoy the rest of your holiday. It’s just flying by.
Hey Dear Suzen, how super-sweet of y’all to pop in with such lovely greetings. I bet your Christmas was big and bold and extremely beautiful? I just bet it was!
Hey, Dear Natalia!! I bet your little guy had a blast on Christmas morning! I am enjoying my little “posting break.” Am back in Studio tonight, and feel well prepared, but it always goes a bit differently than I expect. But always a great learning experience.
Hey, Cute Dear Vered, and I bet you typed that comment from your laptop in the grand lobby of some ski chalet or other, beside a raging fire, sipping a nice hot toddy?
Hey, Dearest Liara — there is a 3rd photo in the hardware store I must share one day. Just found it on my iPhone yesterday, a phone which has taken to mixing up the sequence of photos. Keeps life very interesting! Happy Holidays to you too!
Hey Dear Jan!! Lovely to see you again. Yep, just a moment at the DIY for the Funsters. And so funny, when I read your comment this morning, Kelly was just out of bed and all snuggled up in her fuzzy blanket beside me! She got extra cuddles at your words. Ahhh, I’m glad you like your sidebar badge! Happy days!!
xoxoxo
xoxoxo
xoxoox
On 28 December 2010 at 5:04 pm Sire said,
What a great post and so full of Xmas cheer. You deserve a break and what better than to share it with the family. Here’s hoping you have a great 2011 and looking forward to seeing a lot more photos of your beautiful family.
On 29 December 2010 at 5:41 am Tony Single said,
Hope you have a good one, you cheeky Funsters you! Snowball fight!
On 29 December 2010 at 7:47 pm Caity said,
They grow up so fast, don’t they? I love the way you talk about your family with such love and joy. It always makes me so happy. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
.-= Caity´s last blog ..My First NZ Christmas! =-.
On 29 December 2010 at 9:07 pm brian said,
hope you had a wonderful christmas and are having a blast with that little one…and hey its almost happy new year as well!
.-= brian´s last blog ..one shot- timing & mix tapes =-.
On 29 December 2010 at 9:51 pm Alice Audrey said,
You did more blogging this Christmas than I did. Not that I meant to take a holiday, it just worked out that way.
Cute little dress.
On 29 December 2010 at 10:13 pm KB said,
I’ve sent you my details on your gmail xx
On 30 December 2010 at 5:01 am Liara Covert said,
Something about technology astounds and amazes people perpetually. We are constantly reminded of our unlimited potential. When we lose ourselves in the moment, the joy and the fascination, we are remembering what life is all about.
.-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..So far- so good =-.
On 30 December 2010 at 8:19 am G-Man said,
You Rock Jannie Funster……G
On 30 December 2010 at 1:43 pm Kavita said,
Awww…. how sweet is that!!! I am sure you had a wonderful Christmas, Jannie!!!
Wish you a very very happy new year!!!
Many hugs and kisses…
.-= Kavita´s last blog ..Caution- Anguish ahead! =-.
On 31 December 2010 at 9:02 am Denise@TogetherWeSave said,
Wonderful pictures!! Enjoy your blogging break!! Thanks so much for adding me to your side bar.!! I will add you to my “What I am Reading” sidebar!!
.-= Denise@TogetherWeSave´s last blog ..Kohls- 20 off your entire in-store purchase =-.
On 31 December 2010 at 9:29 am debbie said,
Oh Jannie, I love that you had her pose like the older photo! That is so wonderful.
Wishing you a terrific 2011.
On 31 December 2010 at 10:41 am Jannie said,
HAPPY NEW YEAR’s EVE DAY!!!
Dearest Sire of Christmas and Australian Cheer… yo! Yes, a little blogging break probably never did a soul much harm. Getting in a little family time and occasional house-cleaning is going great!
Dearest Cheeky Tony Single, also of Australian Cheer… yo! Snowball fight!! Great idea for a BB header! Maybe he could be tossing snowballs against Cartman of South Park! You ever watch South Park?
Dearest Caity, who art really in New Zealand!! Yo! Yes, I loves me my family very much. I am about the luckiest gal ever. And I have a bunch more family in Canada, all wild and joyous too — can’t wait to visit with them this coming summer!
Dearest Brian of poetry and prose fame, firstly… can I please get your autograph?? That out of the way, Happy Day to you. Are you snowed-in?
Hey, Deaerst Alice Audrey, I notice you have been on a bit of a posting break too. having lots and lots of holiday fun? I can’t believe it’s almost 2011! Geez, time flies when you’re having fun. I think we’re goign out to see Gulliver’s Travels tonight, looks good. And Jack Black is a hoot. Did you see Nacho grande? That movie made me laugh SO much.
Thanks Dearest KB – got your e-mail, awesome!!!!!
Dearest Liara Covert of International Fame. Ahhhh, what a great moment this is. And technology — is this amazing, or what?? Allowing us to connect with hearts and minds. What anamazing evolution!!
Dearest G-Man! Why, thanks and so do you!!
Dearest Kavita — why, thanks! We did have a wonderful Christmas. And today is a pretty wonderful day too. Hugs and kisses in your lovely direction as well.
Dearest Denise, ahhhh thanks. I think your coupons are AWESOME! And I hope people will check you out via the button I made for you. Oooo, What Are You Reading! Me? L’il old moi?? Thanks!
Hey, Dear Debbie — you noticed the posing, eh?
I just love that baby pic of her. Happy New Year. It’s fun blogging with you.
xoxoxo
xoxoxo
On 31 December 2010 at 12:30 pm Laura Hegfield said,
Happy New Year Dear One! May the year to come be rich in blessings for you as you continue to grow in compassion…blending your humanness with your Divine essence…merging, flowing into the ONENESS that we all are.
On 31 December 2010 at 2:38 pm Dr. J said,
Merry Christmas Jannie! That tree of yours will be something to see in 2020!
On 1 January 2011 at 12:55 pm secret agent woman said,
The time sure does fly. I swear I had my 17 year old only a couple of years go.
Happy New Year!
.-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..Ready for 2011 =-.
On 1 January 2011 at 1:55 pm Alice Audrey said,
I’m not really that big of a Jack Black fan, though my son is. I did see Nacho Grande, and loved it.
On 1 January 2011 at 2:50 pm Jannie said,
Ooooo, Laura Hegfield, to be called “Dear One” leaves me all warm and fuzzy inside and out. Tho hopefully not too fuzzy out — shaving can be a real pain.
I love that oneness thing. 2010 was a year of great awakening and overall growth for me. I thought about giving a lot. And giving brought so so many blessings.
Ahhhh, Dr. J. of aviation, doctoring and karate wonder, yes we’ll have to get at least an 8 footer in 2020 with all the decorations we’ll have gathered by then!
Hi Secret Agent Woman — yo! Happy recuperation. So glad things went well. Happy New year. Your boys are so cute. I remember their halloween get-ups.
Hey, Alice Audrey, we did not end up going to the show last night. Blue Bunny got hit in the butt with a loose roman candle. He’s doing fine now, tho, so we’ll have a go at the show later today. I never saw School Of Rock, heard them that like it, like it a lot.
xoxoxoo
On 1 January 2011 at 4:26 pm Chris Edgar said,
Yeah, I definitely got my share of fellowship over the last two weeks — I went back East and I played lots of board and video games with guys I used to do the same with more than twenty years ago! And I did it for days on end! And I didn’t even feel guilty about it!
I hope your holidays were similarly scrumptious.
On 1 January 2011 at 5:24 pm Moondustwriter said,
Wanting to wish you a Happy New Year
you deserve a great year dear
Love and hugs
Leslie
.-= Moondustwriter´s last blog ..A New Page the opening of 2011 – Happy NewYear =-.
On 2 January 2011 at 2:56 pm Adrenalynn said,
Happy new year to you and your gorgeous family! Lovelovelove the photos!
On 2 January 2011 at 11:06 pm Thomma Lyn said,
Hi, Jannie! I’m sorry I’ve been so MIA in Blogland, but you’ve been in my thoughts and heart. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I wish you all the best in 2011!
<3 xoxoxo
On 2 January 2011 at 11:25 pm Patricia said,
Happy New Year – very sweet post…park benches lovely rest and relax!
Hope you are all well
On 3 January 2011 at 5:29 am Jannie said,
Thanks, all you Sweeties!
Chris, lack of guilt is the way to go in life!
Ahhh, thanks Moon — you are too sweet and kind.
Adrenalynn, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the pics.
TLG — I’ve missed YOU. Dittoes on in the thoughts and heart.
Patricia! We are doing great, thanks. And you? How is Zip??
Now back to bed!
xoxo
On 5 January 2011 at 4:22 pm Ana Patricia Goncalves said,
Dear Jannie,
A very Happy New Year to you too! Belated Holiday greetings, and happy that you and the family had a wonderful time.
Kelly looks so wonderful in both pictures, and my she has grown into a beautiful young lady.
Those pictures of you and your family sitting on the benches are divine, and glad you all had a good time posing.
Lots of love to you and your family xx
.-= Ana Patricia Goncalves´s last blog ..Fire and Vision =-.
On 5 January 2011 at 4:23 pm Ana Patricia Goncalves said,
P.S-Enjoy your lovely break xx
.-= Ana Patricia Goncalves´s last blog ..Fire and Vision =-.
On 10 January 2011 at 2:40 pm Jannie said,
Ahhhh, Ana, thanks such a big bunch! The new year has sprung, almos thalfway through January now. Yet, life and love are never-ending.
xoxoxo