Tuesday, December 9, 2008

In Lieu of Fancy Schmancy Christmas Cards

I used to be quite the Martha Stewart... Handmade, glittered, stamped, sealed-with-a-kiss Christmas cards for everyone. And none of those generic,obnoxiously bragging newsletters that so many are fond of: "Nathan scored 837 on his IQ test last month. And Hayden wrote his own piano concerto for Easter this year. We're so proud of them." Nope. They were hand written, baby! But alas, I have resorted to this form of greeting for all of my loved ones... At least the ones who check my blog. I even went one step lazier than last year, as I sent the "Elf Yourself" greeting via email last year.

So enjoy your Holiday Greeting, Van Cleave style. Notice Timmy has returned to the family, thanks to an astute and very highly regarded friend back in San Rafael. Thank you, Christine for sending him back to us. It wouldn't have been Christmas without him!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

10 comments:

Wayneman said...

HILARIOUS, Shanabug.

I ex-specially enjoyed our special children - all 3 of them.

It's so good to have Timmy back.

Wayneman said...

BTW, did you have to use the picture of me that looks like Dwight from 'The Office'?

Wonder Woman said...

I love it!! My 4 yo said, "Whoa. They're doin' dancin'. That's funny, mom!"

ditto.

Di said...

LOL! My friend had this on her blog also but nomatter how many times I see it, its always friggin' hilarious!

Christine said...

Glad to be of service in reuniting the family. Happy Holidays!

Annette Tanner said...

Shana... you guys are so cute (as always!). Merry Christmas from the Tanners!
We send our love...

Rhonda said...

Funny! oh, 837 on an IQ? Impressive. WAIT... it doesn't work like that! You can't pull one over me! Haha, those stinkin' tests are done out here in Connecticut and we have a few holiday newsletters that would definitely make anyone have permanent trauma from reading all the over the top bragging.

Angie said...

As hard as I laughed last year, this year definately takes the cake! LOL!

Bethany said...

Always good for a giggle or two!

Mommalynne said...

WOW! You guys are good dancers!! I Loove it!

I tried to leave a comment yesterday but I messed it up. Now I have forgotten all my creative tomfoolery. Shucks.

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