The Stream

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Holiday Tips

Holiday tip #1066
Go caroling at Hillcrest Retirement Home in Durham, NC because you get treats after your hard work and efforts. After all, there is nothing better than receiving.

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Holiday tip #1145
Don't go to room 104 when caroling at Hillcrest Retirement Home because the old lady does not like small children and she will swear at you if needed.

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Holiday #1672
Don't leave your frosting bag in the hands of small children or husband when decorating your gingerbread house.

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Holiday #2136
Avoid loud shoppers talking to their kids. They give you tedious details about how and what they are shopping for when you're not on a need to know basis. It x's your Christmas spirit and puts you in a Grinchy mood.

Holiday tip # 2870
Call ahead of time before going to the mall to take pictures with Santa so that you don't have to wait an hour with anxious kids.

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Holiday tip #3002
Kids can be entertained for hours just running around a cement fountain waiting for Santa.

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Holiday tip #3265
Harris children always feel nervous around Santa and it gives me extreme pleasure to see the pictures.

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Holiday tip #3721
Children's toes make great tape holders when wrapping presents.

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Holiday tip #4312
Children say they're helping when making cookies, but they really are not.

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Holiday tip #4577
Christmas plays can be a lot of fun when all you do is pretend to sleep.

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Holiday tip #4775
Merry Christmas from our family to yours.


Family Photo, Sept. 27th, 2008

11 comments:

Jenny said...

I LOVE the family picture. You picked a beautiful setting.

Shannon Stoker said...

Darling family photo. Love the tips too....I'll remember not to go to the mall at 1 PM to see Santa with the kiddos -- that is, if I ever go to the mall again with the kiddos.

Emily S. said...

That picture with Santa is so cute! And of course your family picture is always gorgeous. Thanks for the tips.

Cheryl said...

I've gotta use the tip for the perfect tape holders. I'm always wondering what to do. As always...perfect Harris family photo! Merry X-mas!

Jessica said...

Such a cute little fam! Merry Christmas to you guys too!

Angie Cazier said...

YOu look absolutely gorgeous in your family pic (as always). All the pics look like you are having a ton of fun with the kids

Rachel Oswald said...

What helpful hints! I love your family photo at the end. So did Micah pull your gingerbread house off the table? That last picture in your slideshow has me worried.

Erin said...

Tip #2464 - always read Mic's blog right before bed because you are sure to end the day on a high note. :)

Mary said...

Thanks for the tips and free music!! Maybe I'll let you rip my work that brings me fame some day... ha.

Maren & Danny said...

Thanks for the tips-that was hilarious! And good advice too! Love the picture-you are gorgeous & your family is adorable! :0)

Abs said...

You crack my up! Thanks for all the great holiday trips. Someday when I'm as cool as you and have three kids, I will have to remember them all. Love the Santa picture!