The Eclectic Company: Reminiscing on Christmases Past -

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Reminiscing on Christmases Past - - -

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And making new memories with Christmas Present.

Auntie Cathy and Piper.
Two beautiful ladies!

Our Baby, the college man, Kyle.

Little sissy, Korie Renee

Big Sister and Brother, Keri and Kelly.
(Are you seeing the "Broyles" look here!?!)

The Big Cheese - - - Daddy Broyles.

Korie with our grand-puppy, Buckley

Little Miss Kaeleigh getting ready to head home.

Auntie Korie steals a few hugs from Mackinley.

Kelly and Cathy
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11 comments:

Anonymous said...: Nice pics Keetha, you have a beautiful family!Does your family roll their eyes and say "This is going to be on the blog again..."; December 26, 2008 at 9:15 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: LOL about the blog question!!! Keri has a blog of her own, so she is quite tolerant, and even makes suggestions of possible photos I should take.

Kelly, who is the premier "make-fun-of-mom" child said he was going to start a blog that made fun of me blogging. Hehehehehehehehehehehe

Kyle makes fun of me in person - - - but admits he does check my blog while he's away at school.

Korie only makes fun of blog entries when she thinks they are really silly - - - like when I blogged about hating to pay bills.

They can complain all they want - - - it won't stop me from blogging as I am thoroughly addicted by now!!!; December 26, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Char said...: Hey, pics of everyone but Keetha! Were you there? ;^); December 26, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: No - - - I stayed home. Hehehehehe

YES, I was there, I was just the one behind the camera.; December 26, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Keri said...: What a great picture of Cathy & Piper! And the only one you get of me is THIS?!?! In my PJ's and bed head? You couldn't get one on Christmas Eve when I was all dressed up! LOL; December 26, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: I think you look BEAUTIFUL - - - if you'd keep your mouth shut about it, I don't think ANYONE would call it bed head!!!!

Look how alike you and Kelly look in the face - - - and Korie too - - - it's quite amazing!!; December 26, 2008 at 10:49 AM
JIWB said...: Looks like everybody had a great Christmas!

And now Happy New Year!; December 26, 2008 at 11:25 AM
linda t said...: Such a dear, sweet family Keetha!
I still can't believe you know about the Norske Nook!
What a small world!; December 26, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Niki Jones said...: On my goodness I have Boy, Kelly too. Plus Mckinley & Piper were on my name lists. Great minds think alike & what lovely taste your family has.
Niki x; December 26, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Niki Jones said...: Oops was meant to read- OH my goodness I have A boy, Kelly too-. Christmas hangover. Lol.
Niki x; December 26, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Julie said...: It looks like you had a great time!

Keri-I don't see a bed head!! You should see me when I wake up. It's downright scary!

BTW: about the blog question, Craig is the one in my family who rolls his eyes about being on the blog again.; December 28, 2008 at 4:00 PM