Brookie Asked me to help her come up with a fun poem for our family for Christmas. We have such a big, Combined family, we didn't include everyone, seeing as we are on the younger end of the family, we included those we have some recent memories of at Christmas.
An Edde Christmas
T’was Some Night around Christmas,
when the Edde family gathered near
our celebrations are Always at different times each year.
Between Mom and Dad, we have 8 girls and 5 boys,
They have a hard time rounding us up, (try bribing with toys)
We started in Utah, but now speckle the globe
It’s a good thing that none of us is an agoraphobe (fear of big crowds)
Spence and Kymmie are local but don’t seem to know that.
With Spence always traveling, he’s not sure which time zone he’s at
All tardies are forgiven right when Kymmie glides in
With 5 children behind her and plates of yummy, edible sin.
Jamie is here with plans of games and card playing
Watch out, Ed gets carried away with his cuss word sayin.
There’s Luke and Brie, with new gadgets on display
and those 2 hungry boys, hide Kyms treats from Rohnin and Trae!
Laurie’s in Georgia, making some of Grandma’s cheese balls
Trying to squeeze in some “Edde” in her southern in-law’s
Her girls are beautiful. Not seeing them is the pits.
We all can tell Laurie is proud of her G.R.I.T.S
(girls raised in the south)
Jill Marie and her clan are too often missing in action
But she does all in her power to be next years coming attraction
She hates to miss out and hopes to put a web cam nearby
But if that plan is foiled, She will be on speakerphone turned up high
Brooke shows up in her heels to be well taller than Dad
Without a belly ring to reveal, what else can she do to make him mad?
Travis isn’t used to the madness as he watches our big, crazy fam
With Brooke always surrounded by kids, he wonders just how many she’s planned
There are well coiffed babes all around, and you have to admit.
Being related to Stacy is a great benefit.
Sophie’s giggling as usual and careful because Sam’s using the force
With Steve’s subtle influence, next year Obama you will endorse
Without Mackenzie the party doesn’t reach the same heights
Cause when she’s here, it’s like Hanukkah, with 8 crazy nights.
JT keeps her in threads that are oh so funky
Mississippi has no clue they are so lucky
And finally we have our baby brother Brett
We were taken by surprise when amber he met.
He married her, this girl from a fashion mag.
Sorry Brett, you’ll always be Spencer’s punching bag.
We come together now to sit around the tree
To say thank you mom and dad, Raising us was no small fee.
We are ready for some fun with white elephants in hand.
Agreeing so far, this Christmas is the most grand
Bring your smiles with you and some side dishes too
Nothing says I love you Like Holiday food.
Being in this family you can't help but feel blessed.
now how about you stay and help clean up this mess!
Then leave with a feeling of family and love
for we cherish this gift from god up above.
when the Edde family gathered near
our celebrations are Always at different times each year.
Between Mom and Dad, we have 8 girls and 5 boys,
They have a hard time rounding us up, (try bribing with toys)
We started in Utah, but now speckle the globe
It’s a good thing that none of us is an agoraphobe (fear of big crowds)
Spence and Kymmie are local but don’t seem to know that.
With Spence always traveling, he’s not sure which time zone he’s at
All tardies are forgiven right when Kymmie glides in
With 5 children behind her and plates of yummy, edible sin.
Jamie is here with plans of games and card playing
Watch out, Ed gets carried away with his cuss word sayin.
There’s Luke and Brie, with new gadgets on display
and those 2 hungry boys, hide Kyms treats from Rohnin and Trae!
Laurie’s in Georgia, making some of Grandma’s cheese balls
Trying to squeeze in some “Edde” in her southern in-law’s
Her girls are beautiful. Not seeing them is the pits.
We all can tell Laurie is proud of her G.R.I.T.S
(girls raised in the south)
Jill Marie and her clan are too often missing in action
But she does all in her power to be next years coming attraction
She hates to miss out and hopes to put a web cam nearby
But if that plan is foiled, She will be on speakerphone turned up high
Brooke shows up in her heels to be well taller than Dad
Without a belly ring to reveal, what else can she do to make him mad?
Travis isn’t used to the madness as he watches our big, crazy fam
With Brooke always surrounded by kids, he wonders just how many she’s planned
There are well coiffed babes all around, and you have to admit.
Being related to Stacy is a great benefit.
Sophie’s giggling as usual and careful because Sam’s using the force
With Steve’s subtle influence, next year Obama you will endorse
Without Mackenzie the party doesn’t reach the same heights
Cause when she’s here, it’s like Hanukkah, with 8 crazy nights.
JT keeps her in threads that are oh so funky
Mississippi has no clue they are so lucky
And finally we have our baby brother Brett
We were taken by surprise when amber he met.
He married her, this girl from a fashion mag.
Sorry Brett, you’ll always be Spencer’s punching bag.
We come together now to sit around the tree
To say thank you mom and dad, Raising us was no small fee.
We are ready for some fun with white elephants in hand.
Agreeing so far, this Christmas is the most grand
Bring your smiles with you and some side dishes too
Nothing says I love you Like Holiday food.
Being in this family you can't help but feel blessed.
now how about you stay and help clean up this mess!
Then leave with a feeling of family and love
for we cherish this gift from god up above.
There really isn't a "usual"Edde family party but for the last several years, we have opted out of drawing names do to the shear size of our family. Whoever happens to be in town comes to the party and brings a 20 dollar gift for the gift exchange game. The game is always different but we do have some constants.
-My Dad always brings these LEAST sought after gift (a hot plate, or a lawn, light-up reindeer) This year he did pretty good with a coupon book of car washes.
-Someone always brings up Ed's first Christmas with us when he was rushing home from a shift at 7-11 and grabbed a chocolate orange, nobody wanted it and he ended up with it
-There is plenty of conspiring and strategy
between couples to ensure you get what you have
your eye on.
And above is Mom super pumped to have a brand spankin' new poker set. That got stolen from her though, she ended up with the car washes.
pretty, crazy haired, rachey bug in her pretty Christmas dress Grandma made. (soph has one too, Post coming soon)
Kymmie with the Turkey. Everything this girl cook is so yum
Brie and Lauren. No more did they get dolls and littlest pet shops. Brie got a netbook and Lar got a plethora of Twilight paraphernalia. This pic reminds me of how I was with my best cousins (Merredy, Morgan, Esther)
Me trying to console Little Lyss, In the cousin gift exchange, Her name got skipped. (my doing) Luckily, Jamie saved the day with an extra gift she just happened to have on hand.... Christmas miracle? I think so. And Rachel and her forever crazy hair and into everything-ness kills me! I love that girl
Edde Cousins and the Talent show. This year had some sweet moves by Sam and Chase, About 4, fully choreographed song and dance numbers by Breezy, A little drag, and with some intense coaxing, Lauren even sang a song. Sophie played as back-up dancer for just about everyone. The ham wasn't just for dinner.
2 comments:
Oh cute cousins picture! It does remind me of us! :)
And ps, totally thought you were serious about the Lady Gaga thing... hilarious! ha ha ha!
And I am going to need to come see you soon! Some girl time and freshen up my look! :)
As if I wasn't Home sick enough already!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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