Christmas with the Luongos

Christmas has come and gone with the speed of light. Thankfully. Not that we do a lot of fussing and visiting and Christmas-like things but we're all agreed that the retail industry makes us want to puke. What ever happened to what the season is really all about? I found myself refusing to watch television...even the news...because I was tired of hearing how well or bad the retail industry was faring. Huh.  Call me Scroogette. In my family we give joke gifts, dollar store junk or hand-made silly stuff. It's all good for a laugh and then afterward we donate most of it to the Salvation Army. I'm happy to report that there were no shortages of "chicken" gifts again.

The Luongo Family

Brother Dave with his dollar store "bling" teeth

I love this! A gift from my brother

A gift from my Nephew Matt. He bought a kids puzzle at the dollar store and did his own masterpiece on the reverse side...brilliant!

My "power" ring. Catwoman and I made quite a team, along with brother Dave, to win this year's Trivial Pursuit game.

Matt having a bit of fun with the detached hand I gave him.