Pumpkin Pie for Christmas

Pumpkin Pie for Christmas

Last weekend I was discussing with my mom her menu for Christmas. She's not planning to make pumpkin pie, even though we all love it because she made one at Thankgiving and because "it's not a Christmas dessert." I happen to disagree, and so do several Christmas/winter song writers.

Home for the Holidays:
I met a man who lives in Tennessee,
He was headin’ for, Pennsylvania,
and some home made pumpkin pie.

Sleigh Ride:
There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy
When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree:
Rocking around the Christmas tree,
let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
and we'll do some caroling.

Over the River and Through the Woods:
Over the river and through the woods
Now Grandma's cap I spy
Hurrah for fun the pudding's done
Hurrah for the pumpkin pie.


I guess I'll just have to console myself with Mom's best in the world coconut cake-made with coconut, coconut milk and coconut icing. Mmmm.

Merry Christmas!

Well, Christmas is a week away. The tree's not up yet and I did not get any cards sent. But all the shopping is about done and some wrapping is finished. I have enjoyed getting cards from friends and family, especially those including photos.

I heard the end of this song last night on the radio. It's called It's All About the Cross, which doesn't really sound like a Christmas song. We are always so busy this time of the year and it's hard to remember the reason we celebrate. This song really spoke to me and I wanted to share it with everyone.

Merry Christmas!

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The drill rigs I've been working with are carried from site to site by helicopter. On the last day, I got to take a ride in it and we went to Blacksburg. It was a great trip, one that I'll never forget.

Working Hard and Helicopter Ride

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