I know, at first this may seem weird that I’m blogging the reminder email about my mom’s family’s annual Christmas party…BUT…in usual family fashion, we always have a way of making it more fun………..Enjoy.
Hi All,
Please forward this e-mail to anyone I may have missed (I don't have everyone's e-mail).
The Christmas Party will be at Dave's house on Saturday, Dec 19th @ 6pm.
We will serve appetizers so please reply with what you can bring. (reply to ALL to reduce duplicates)
Thanks,
Terri
I love the family party
Seeing everyone is great!
But this year I will miss it
To see Jason graduate.
On Saturday he'll don his robe
Just like Marie did twice
Then pack his stuff, and move away
To live out Mom's advice. (We can dream can't we!)
To Asheville ('least still in N.C.)
With mountains and fresh air
Eventually, though, he'll move back here
(Unless his choice girl's there.)
So for this reason, I won't be
There chatting 'round the fire
I'll give support so he'll give back
To me when I retire!
Love ya!!
Cindy
Your sweet reply has made me smile
on this homework loaded day.
A message from the poem gnome
shouldn't have come any other way.
As for Jason wish him luck
and give a hug for me.
I know one day when you need him most
He will support you happily.
I'm gonna miss your happy face
so I'll try not to cry.
I guess I'm gonna feel better
as I eat your pumpkin pie!
Love Ya!
Terri
I think my family's awesome
I'm sure you all agree
I sure wasn't expecting
A poem from Aunt Terri
So I thought that I would tell you
How cool you are to me
And let you know that I, as well,
Have to miss the party.
I really hate to miss it
It's the highlight of the year
But my calendar is screaming
That I'm overbooked, I fear.
I have 2 family events that day
One for Jason and then one more
For Ryan's family is flying in
To celebrate their daughter.
So although I will miss you all
I know you'll have a blast
And we'll be sure to be there next year
Like we have years in the past!
Luv ya!
Christy
Oh no, what have i done,
This was not ment to be.
Holidays are there for fun,
And time with family.
Please don't miss the party,
For my cap and gown and sash.
Go be with all your siblings,
I'm just as good with cash.
Love you Family
Jason
For more years than I can remember
The Edinger family has been
A true blessing of friendship
with love that never ends.
It's Christ that brought my "other" mom
and daddie together
And then from that came this family
Cherished oh so much by me!
Although weird and imaginative I love you, Edingers all the same
But didn't the first email begin with who and what to bring?
So keeping with the question at hand and what we will be snacking
I think a veggie, cheese and cracker tray is what I will be packing!
I think I now have proven that it's not only in Edinger blood
it's through the bonds of family that I too can rhyme pretty good!
So with great anticipation, I hope that I will see
Many of you that evening to celebrate Christmas with family!
- Shelley
Jason Jason Jason
You are making us oh so proud.
I'm sure you'll hear your momma
Cheering from the crowd.
You should feel pride in your accomplishment
and hope that you can see.
Your family here in Maryland are very happy for thee.
- Shelley
Family, oh family
How strange are we?
That we respond to a simple email
With many stanzas and "thee"
I shake my head and laugh
but here I do it myself
coming up with clever, yet informational
rhythms you won't find on any shelf
So here are the answers
to the questions my Mom did state
Two, newlyweds, please
and we'll bring some brownies on a big, special plate
Oh, and Jason my cuz
Before the mountains you will traverse
Good luck with graduation!
But you know I did it first!
Love you!
Have a great day,
Marie
The temptation was just to great,
I could not be left out.
I need to show that I can rhyme
and rid your mind of doubt.
I too will not attend the gather
that will happen coming soon.
It's not that I don't want to come
or appear as being rude.
Six months ago I spent a grand
to give thanks with those I adore.
And in a week, be downing turkey
with those who rhymed before.
Please understand my love is great
regardless of your last name.
I'd do anything to be with ya'll
but ain't coming just the same.
I know this may sound harsh or brash
you may think that I should chill.
But don't forget my only goal
was to show off my rhyming skill.
So now that I have cleared your mind
of negative thoughts 'bout me.
Lets return the conversation back
to where we all agree.
I'm proud of all my cousins,
my little brother too.
A house, two cars, and three children
show I got eight years on you!
So enjoy your little gown and hat
I'm sure it took much work.
But in eight years you'll be like me
Debt, bills, and going berserk!
Haha, Just kidding (mostly), Love you all!!!! Thanks for being weird!
--Jymn
Now it is my turn
I know not what to say
Dave's garage a fire will burn
Ping Pong upstairs we will play
For those of you who travel far
I will offer you a place to stay
Or you can sleep in your car
If I can't win when we play
And while the songs are sung
And the food begins to spoil
Let's drink some Rum
Or even better Crown Royal
And for the food we bring
Does it really matter
Lets just hope the following day
It doesn't leave a spatter
I know my poem
Is just a mess
It's not as good
As all the rest
Created by : Ed Edinger 
My Turn
What a wonderful family to which I was born.
You are the best ever, and you make me so proud.
The poems you wrote were so creative and fun,
They brought me such laughter, they are number one.
The Christmas party is a time for joy.
A time to remember our Savior and and his gift to us.
It's a time to come together, as many that can,
To embrace each other lovingly as the Edinger klan.
Congrats to Jason who will be walking down the isle.
As the Edward's family watches with gladness in their hearts.
What a wonderful event you will all be sharing.
Cause Jason means so much to us, we can't stop caring.
As far as food for the party, I will make lasagna.
It won't be homemade, but by my friend Mrs. Stoffers.
We won't see you guys on the 19th, but we will still have a blast.
We will look forward to next year, we hope it comes fast.
Jennifer
So that’s it….so far. I fear we may have chased of anyone else’s RSVP until they can figure out how to do it in rhyme! Don’t worry, I’ll add more if they come…
2 comments:
That was a BLAST to read!! So funny. :)
That was AWESOME. Loved it.
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