Oda Mae's Christmas List

It's that time of year again. We made it through Thanksgiving which actually wasn't too bad thanks to my SIL and her significant other, Eric. (BTW, thanks for hosting the family event this year. We all had a good time!)

We're planning on decorating the house (inside and out) sometime this week. I'll post pics as needed.

Tonight after dinner, Oda Mae made out her Christmas list. She wrote it all by herself. I did tell her how to spell everything, so you can pin spelling mistakes on me. Take a look...



Just in case you can't read it, here's what it says...

Sleeping Bag
Dollies
Pony
Please

Just so you know, she's too smart for the "My Little Pony" trick. She specifically asked for a "real pony that can stay outside".

Next week we'll make a trip to see Santa and give him the low down.

-OD

Open Letter to My Neighbors

Dear Neighbors,

In spite of your efforts to "beat" me in the dawning of your Christmas lights this year, it is highly inappropriate to actually turn them on before Thanksgiving Day. I know that some of you have been watching the house lately to see what is going on. No, we have not moved. Yes our yard still has leaves all over it and there is not even one Christmas light stapled to the roof. Yes, Thanksgiving is the day after tomorrow. Due to my current academic schedule (two exams, a final and a paper due within the next week) my usual festive decor will be slightly delayed this year. Please note, I am the master; you cannot compete. I will trim my dwelling, post Thanksgiving, this year.

Cordially yours,

"The Light Guy"
-OD