The Laziest Reindeer and How He (Almost) Ruined Christmas

Okay, so I made a one of those photo Christmas cards to send out this year.  It consisted of my dressing my brother's mule deer mount up in a Santa hat and Christmas stockings.  Then, I captioned it with "Way to go Venison. Now I have to pull to sleigh."

( The Photo )

I thought it was funny... until I had the thought that I would be sending this to families with young children and that the sight of one of Santa's beloved "reindeer" mounted on the wall would potentially cause heartache and strife.  I decided to write a funny story to go along with it that they could enjoy and not ruin the magic of Santa Claus and Christmas.  Maybe I succeeded, maybe I failed - but I figured why should only people I mail Christmas cards to have all the fun?  So, I posted it on my Facebook and I'm posting it here for all my friends to giggle at or be mortified by.  Consider it my Christmas present to you all.  Have a great Christmas - may you get all you asked for (or enough gift cards to get what you really wanted).

( An Original Christmas Tale )

Picture Update

Remember how I met Sarah Palin a few weeks back?  Remember how I promised pictures?  Well, it's time to make good on that promise (two weeks late... oh well, call it my second Christmas present)

( Pictures )