3: Shenanigans

[welf]

When my now-husband visited me for our first Christmas together in 2006, he made this observation about my extended family: "I see that my love's brain damage is heriditary. They have a tradition of gag gift giving that involves elaborate stories filled with personal jabs and zings. It was very entertaining to say the least."Growing up, I

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[comedychick]

I really like the idea of exchanging presents like that. The fake news stories idea was probably my favourite.

[ohelectricshock]

I had so much fun reading this! Your family sounds like a wacky group of awesome people.

[mc_lji]

y'all are cards.

but Paul seems like he may have been a little behind the times... where could one find a $5 hooker in the early 00s? i mean i knew some *rough* neighborhoods and still

and "Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him" - don't laugh, every hubby sure appreciates a wife who is a "little gay", especially if they are maybe allowed to watch

<3 fun reads.

[odinyotoo]

I wish I could spend a Christmas with these people. it sounds like too much fun!

[myrna_bird]

What a wonderful bunch of family memories. You all sound like real fun people, not afraid to laugh at yourself and each other.
We used to do some "Yankee Swap " gifts at Christmas and try to out-do each other with originality and joke gifts. It's all so fun. One of my favorites was a roll of Christmas decorated toilet paper.
Great story-telling. You write with such a natural voice, I feel like I'm sitting here listening to you instead of reading! :)