Checking It Twice
The Pea | Posted by Jannie on 12 December 2011 @ 11:06 AM 24 Comments
Visit with Santa to say her only desire is an iPhone 4S — check.
Covering her iPhone prayer bases with the angels — check.
She then entered that house for a party with friends. They made cookies, ate dinner and went caroling.
Mardi’s Funster’s party for Jannie — check.
Mardi played her “fluke” and sang “Don’t Fence Me In” so beautifully for the two-steppers.
I played and sang a couple too, on my blue guitar.
Gymnastics show – check.
(Took that with my telephoto from waaaay across a huge gym.)
“The Nutcracker” — check. Great orchestra view from the cheap seats!
Gingerbread house social — check.
Pretty good start on the Christmas fun so far this year, eh!?
All this past weekend, except for the gingerbread social last Tuesday.
Oh. Posing by poinsettias on the way to get batteries for the camera for the gymnastics show — check!!
Now, my Dear Friend… back goes I to song lyrics.
See you soon!!
xoxoxoxoxoxooxxoxoxoxo
On 12 December 2011 at 12:07 pm Alice Audrey said,
You are so much more festive than me this year. I’m just looking at Christmas as yet another deadline.
On 12 December 2011 at 12:41 pm Jennifer Susannah Devore said,
A good start indeed! The Nutcracker and a gingerbread house party are parfait pour le commence de la saison! Ours (the Viking and I) commenced last week at the Hotel del Coronado, to be followed by, what else? More Disney and more Hotel Del this weekend!!
Cheers, Miss Jannie
On 12 December 2011 at 2:19 pm Jannie said,
Well, Dearest Alice Audrey, the kid does keep me hopping.
And tho I’ve talked about it, we still do not have our tree up. Hopefully chance one this afternoon if I get the prime rib cooking time figured out so I can set the oven before I go get her from choir. The bottom third of the fake tree went missing. MISSING!! I last saw it in the old garage. And see I edited in 2 more pix here?
Dearest Jennifer… I ate SO many of the gumdrops and even those gross little chemical laded teeny hard gingerbread candies that night The Sugar Lady has been eating too much of that. The lemon cake at Mard’s party was SO AMAZING. And she sent me home with 2 big slices of it. Oh yeah, I edited this up to 7 pix. You like?
I think Kelly looks like Nadia Comenici in that poinsetta pose. It was my first time in the Long Center main room. Nice!! I actually felt a bit of vertigo walking to my seat, yikes. So high up. Hotel Del Coronado. I have a lovely 5×7 card I bought in that area in 1994 of the beach in Coronado. Seriously?? Y’all went to Disney Land. Of course! The lights, my Sparkle Friend. Cheers to you!!! And lovely green lettuce, red tomatoes, crisp cheese. And the most succulent grapes, freshest baguettes, and oldest wine. 
xoxoxooxxoxo
On 12 December 2011 at 2:59 pm Patricia of Patricias Wisdom said,
Oh what a sweet treat…checking off that list for sure. Library Girl wants some money to help pay for a Smart Phone…all the kids she works with are ahead of her – so I think the list has that checked off.
We are trying to help her also get a car, but she does not want one, the weather has been nice..and even in the big city a car is safer.
Enterprising girl just got a managerial position in another city…helped her move – checked off a massage for those aching muscles
IT Girl got her thesis approved she is done! WOW
Check off lots of things here too, but miss those good old days of events
I am happy to say that I am enjoying listening to the CD very much. Have Jannie’s new CD on my list…and everyone is making music this season…
lots of check marks to add on
On 12 December 2011 at 3:46 pm Lynn said,
Wow – lots of lovely times! I like Kelly’s fun posing.
On 12 December 2011 at 5:45 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Patricia, whose blog I have been soorely neglecting… Hi! Library Girl is a Bicycle Girl too, eh? Yes, safer for sure. And warmer. And drier, a car would be. I had a massage once. When I was done it looked like I’d gottena tan. WOW — thesis done and accepted. A PHd gal? yay, glad you are enjoying your CD, long awaited. I am enjoying some tea. About to e-mail myself 5 of my songs with scratch vocals, so I can listen to them on my walk later via iPhone. Prime rib in smouldering, or whatever it does in there. Jim’s picking up the asparagus and potatoes. And I’ll do the greens. Glass of pinot noir would be nice. A WHOLE bottle, I’ll drink. Don’t worry — it’s just one of those little 187 ml bottles!
I like to buy those 4-packs. Yep, lots of events. And teh ones remaininig that I can think of are… choir concert, piano recital, party for up to 8 of her friends here / caroling, puppet show performance at church. And lots else I’m sure. Kel and I were going to pick up a tree a while ago, but traffic seemed preclisive tonight. Anyhoo, thanks for your email this moring too, will respond.
Dearest Lynn, well… what keeps me going and chipper is knowing I’ve got lots of photo moments to capture. Yeah, her posing was cute. So serious in the poinsettias. She was a little shy, or whatever with Santa, but it was real cute to witness. And she struck up the praying herself. I had no idea what light setting would be best for the opera house, but anyway… at least I got a fuzzy pic to commemorate the special moment after the show. Her friend Erika was an angel in the show.
xoxoxoxoxo
On 12 December 2011 at 5:45 pm brian miller said,
these are wonderful pics to go with wonderful times…what awesome memories you a re making with her mom…keep it up…best wishes on the song lyrics as well…
On 12 December 2011 at 9:09 pm Daisy said,
What sweet pictures! Looks like you have all the bases covered with Christmas fun. I’m glad to see you are enjoying the season.
On 13 December 2011 at 5:36 am G said,
Cute pics.
Christmastime is here by golly….whoops, started channeling Tom Lehrer for a moment there.
On 13 December 2011 at 9:45 am susan said,
Hi Jannie! Busy, busy, holiday stuff! Good thing you are a high energy person!
I couldn’t do all that anymore. As the years go by our holiday celebration(s) get tailored down bit by bit. But the feeling of love is always present!
Hugs
SuZen
On 13 December 2011 at 10:57 am Davina Haisell said,
The festive spirit has taken hold of you for sure, Jannie. An especially good motivator for song writing
Great pics. I loved the one you took with your telephoto. Happy Christmas to you!
On 13 December 2011 at 12:07 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. what a fantastic set of pics .. let alone planning all those social events .. bet BB’s working hard back home?!
Checking it twice .. how’re the lyrics going? rocking towards a very happy Christmas and festive season .. cheers for now .. Hilree oxoxoxoxoxo
On 13 December 2011 at 12:26 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Ladies, and Gentleman…
I’ll be answering comments tonight between midnight and 1:00 a.m. See you then!!
Lyrics going good, yes.
Funny how the first CD I had the songs pretty-much all written before I went to the studio. This time ’round I’m putting it all together as I go.
And a tweak-tweak-tweaking the words. Making progress, tho.
And above all, having fun!!
My goal for tonight is 2 great vocals for the Kerrville NewFolk contest… And 2 to 3 better “scratch vocals” on others. And to drink a BIG beer. Just kidding, just kidding. No beer for me tonight.
Lots of water and tea, tho.
xoxooxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxo
On 13 December 2011 at 10:28 pm SnaggleTooth said,
Not only does Kelly still get to visit with Santa, But she was THERE when Jesus was born! Fun looking gathering, Was she nervous for her show Hope all the round-offs went well! Gingerbread workshop- mmmm, I recently heard Cream of tarter for fluffiness is key- but I’m sneezing in the big red Poinsettias again! Very good n growing fast!
Checking 3x s may be good also!
On 14 December 2011 at 12:18 am Jannie said,
Hey, Dearest Brian, lots of pix anyway. Gotta grab those moments, as she ain’t getting any younger.
Hey Dearest Daisy, well, enjoy it I shall!! Rain or shine. Cold or hot. Jump right on in and make the most of it for the young ‘un.
And you know what?
I can’t keep my eyes open anothr minute, friends. see you tomorrow
good nite.
xooxxooxxoxo
On 14 December 2011 at 11:45 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Another great pictorial adventure with
Miss Kelly. Two things actually, several
of these images could be photo prompts
for poetry posting challenges; especially
“posing by the poinsettas” and “praying
with the nativity angels”; fantastic capture
of child, symbol, color, and the season.
One day Kelly will be grown, and we can
all hope that a grandchild will fill the
Funster gap for magical child moments.
On 14 December 2011 at 12:48 pm Jannie said,
Dearrest G — Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer. Fun for all, the chidren call their favorite time of year…
Merry merry, ho-ho-ho. And guess what I have a book of Tom Lehrer’s song lyrics, yes indeed I do!!!
Hi Deares SuZen… Well, today, and afgter being in the studio last night I’m taking it So easy on the sofa.
Happily lazy, am I! But plan on revisiting “Love Will Be The Answer” lyrics after I post this, see what combinations of imagery might coalesce. Ahhh, I love the feeling of love ever present. Ever present. hmmmn… gets my song lyrics wheels going. 
Dearest Davina — yes, I love that gymnastics capture. Kelly was regaling the other two with something great I’m sure — while the one above was trying to master her lotus pose.
And it looks like Kelly will soon be moving up from recreational to team gymnastics, which she is SO happy about!
Hi Dearest Hilary — and I’ve written DOWN each and every event, so as not to miss any by a minute. Still her choir performance tomorrow, puppets and piano Sunday. And more, I’m sure!!
MUCH more before the 25th! Lycis for “Mary” went AWESOME, as you may know from a certain e-mail with attachment. Bit by bit, by bit all the songs are coming along.
But now I need a spot of lunch to have strength for more comment answering!! ;0
left-over prime rib, anyone?
xoxoxoxooxxo
On 15 December 2011 at 8:29 am colleen said,
Nearly every one could make the cover of a Christmas card. I especially love “covering her bases with the angels.”
On 15 December 2011 at 10:13 am Linda said,
Another great picture post, Jannie. Merry Christmas to the Funster family. Oh, and to Kelly – when you dream, dream big!
On 16 December 2011 at 8:33 am Jannie said,
Hey, cuties, thanks all!
Gonna see aobut putting up a new post now.
Then package my 3 eBay items that sold.
Wash my hair.
And head out to fandango with all the post office line folks!
xoxoxooxxo
On 18 December 2011 at 12:08 pm Alice Audrey said,
I’ve got two fake trees, one I made myself, but can’t find either.
On 18 December 2011 at 2:33 pm Jannie said,
OMG, that made me laugh!!! I don’t feel too bad about the still-missing tree stand now, Alice Audrey. But… you guys have moved so that’s understandable. We’re still in the same house!!
At least the tree is in a bucket of water in the house now. So, as Kelly said last night when she saw that… “Great — progress!!” AND I have taken a “Before” photo of this room, so that may get me motivated to decorate this room. Go all Martha Stewart. Hmmmn, Janie could cut some evergreen branches to decorate. But nah, that sounds like work. 
Still, if there’s a photo op available, I just might go whole hog. ESPECIALLY since I can now work my timer and get the Funster Fam all in a nice holiday shot. I never know how it may go…
Now… that tree stand??
Oh wait — COOL you MADE your own tree. how big is it? Did you make one for Jack & Jill too??
xoxooxo
On 24 December 2011 at 9:28 am sheila said,
Lovely! Merry Christmas Funsters!
On 24 December 2011 at 2:53 pm Jannie said,
Thank you so much, Lovely and Sweet Sheila!!
xooxoxoxoxoxo
whooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo