Up on the Housetop--Whittington version 2010

Up on the housetop the reindeer paws
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones Christmas joys

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

First there's a stocking for Abby

Surprises are what she'd like to see

Santa knows what she would adore

a cash register for playing store

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

Then comes the stocking for our Andrew

He's been pretty good--consider he's two!

Cars and trucks are what he'd like

maybe a shiny new red trike?

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

There is the stocking for Daddy Rick

his own gifts he likes to pick

gift cards fill him with lots of cheer

or fill his sock with biking gear

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

Mom's stocking hangs from its hook

she'd like money to buy a book

beads for her bracelet would be a treat

anything to make her smell real sweet

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

Bible Funnies

Why were Adam and Eve kicked out of the Garden?

For raising Cain.

What kind of soap did God use to keep the oceans clean?

Tide

What made Abraham so smart?

He knew a Lot.

Why is w the nastiest letter in the Bible?

Because it makes ill will.

From Bible Trivia for Every Day, by Bob Phillips.

THE game

On a cold and rainy September day

The Dukes went to Blacksburg, some football to play

Even JMU fans believed it would end

with orange and maroon securing the win

But the purple and gold put up a good fight

and overcame that great Hokie might

A house divided we were for a day

But now that it's over, I really must say

A diploma makes me a Duke for life

but I'm proud to be called.....a Hokie wife!

A Woman Who Reads

My friend Cindy sent this joke to me....I love it and had to share.....

One morning, the husband returns the boat to their lakeside cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up, and begins to read her book. The peace and solitude are magnificent. Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, ' Good morning , Ma'am. What are you doing?' 'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?') 'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her. 'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.' 'Yes, but I see you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.' 'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman. 'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden. 'That's true, but you have all the equipment.. For all I know you could start at any moment.' 'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left. MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think.

Up On The Housetop, Whittington style, 2009 version

I got so many comments about this post, I thought I'd do a 2009 version!
Enjoy!

Up on the housetop, reindeer pause
Out jumps good ol' Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones, Christmas joys!

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick

First comes the stocking for Abby
the most precious girl you'll ever see
she'd like Cinderella and her horse
a high chair for who? Hippy, of course!

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick

Second the stocking of our sweet boy
trucks are his favorite kind of toy
a megablock table will make his day
a boom box for his room that will really play

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick

Next comes the stocking for our dear dad
he is never, ever bad
gear for cycling is what he'd like
lucky for you he already has the bike!

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick

Last comes the stocking for Stephanie
new earrings would be so pretty
perfume to make her smell real sweet
gift cards for shopping are a treat

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick

If you send a mom to the store for milk....

If you send a mom to the store for milk,
she'll decide to buy some cereal to go with it.
Getting the cereal will remind her that she's out of orange juice.
When grabbing the orange juice, she'll notice there's a great sale on toilet paper,
so she'll want to stock up.
Saving so much on toilet paper will make her think of the coupon she has for diapers.
In the diaper aisle, she will spot another mom and they'll chat about how school is going.
Talking about school will remind her she needs to buy fruit snacks for the lunchboxes.
Buying fruit snacks for the lunchboxes will make her think of her kids.
Thinking of her kids will make her realize that she needs to hurry to be at the bus stop on time.
When she meets the bus her kids will ask for a snack.
They'll decide they want cookies.
While eating the cookies, they will ask for a drink.
And chances are, if they ask for a drink,
Mom will head back to the store
for milk.

In honor of the Duggars....

I admit it. I watch the Duggars. They're a little "out there" but it is so nice to hear God talked about in a positive way on TV. They just announced that they are expecting their 19th child. Jim Bob asked for help with another J name. Since Rick and I have two A's, I started wondering if I could come up with 17 more. Here goes...

Abby, Andrew, Ava, Adam, Ashley, Austin, Audra, Aiden, Ann-Carey, Adrian, Annabeth, Alex, Alison, Avery, Alexis, Asher, Amy, Anthony, and Amanda.

Shew. I'm glad I don't have that in real life. But good for them!

How My Life Has Changed Since I Became A Mom

In honor of Mother's Day...

1. In order to take a bath, I must clear the tub of a jillion fish squirters, toy boats, and rubber ducks.
2. I keep fruit snacks and crayons in my purse, in case of an emergency.
3. Every time I clean I find at least two binkies.
4. My home decor is toys, toys, and more toys.
5. My favorite piece of Vera Bradley is my diaper bag.
6. Two c-section scars.
7. The top rack of the dishwasher has two kinds of cups: sippies and those plastic ones with Dora, Cinderella, and Nemo on them.
8. The best-received dinner I make is chicken bites with mac n' cheese.
9. Seeing Rick as a dad makes me love him 100 times more than I already did.
10. Lots more hugs, kisses, and cuddles!

Up on the Housetop--Whittington Style

Up on the housetop the reindeer paws
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones Christmas joys

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

First comes the stocking of Abby
She's been as good as she could be
She wants a pretty new big girl bike
Pick out one that you think she'd like

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

Next comes a stocking for Andrew
Please, dear Santa fill it too
He'd like toys for a boy so small
How about a rattle and a nice soft ball

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

Then comes a stocking for Daddy
He likes things that say VT
Maybe a gift card would be nice
Or even a trap for catching mice

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick

Lastly a stocking for our dear Mum
Lotion, chapstick, and peppermint gum
Vera Bradley is what she needs
Or a necklace that's made of beads

Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Ho Ho Ho who wouldn't go
Up on the housetop click click click
Down through the chimney with good St Nick