The Nerds

I did something last night that I haven't done in so long. I literally laughed until I cried. It felt so good! We went to some friend's Halloween party, and played their version of "The Newlywed Game", but what was so hysterical was this book they incorporated into it......called, ZOBMONDO! It does comparisons like.....would you rather spit every time you spoke, or be spit on every time you are spoken too.....would you rather fall into the hole in an outhouse, or be buried under a pile of dead animals......would you rather have a butt on your forehead, or little legs dangling from your chin. The list goes on and on, and the book is full of them. Steve and I were uncontrolably laughing. Considering the economy and the state of real estate......the laughter was perfect timing. We went as "The Nerd Family".....a great budget costume, by the way. Tonight the "boys" are watching the Titans game, little Emma is sleeping, but just an hour ago I was hearing drums upstairs, a clarinet in the kitchen, piano in the living room, now I am a music lover, but boy.......combine that with a 5 year old getting ready for bed....well, let's just say, This Joint Was Jumpin'!!! Now I know it isn't Christmas yet, or even Thanksgiving, but it is cold here, and this drink is very beloved any time, so I am sharing it with you now. My Mom's Spiced Tea. Anytime someone would come over to our house during the holidays, she would always offer them some of her spiced tea. It is the best and I hope you enjoy it. J

MOM'S SPICED TEA

4 cups water
2 cups sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 TBLS whole cloves

Stir these 4 ingredients together and simmer for 10 minutes, then strain into a larger stock pot. To this add, 1 small can frozen lemonade and 1 small can frozen orange juice. Let juices thaw. While thawing, make 2 cups strong tea using 2 cups water with 6 or 7 small tea bags (I use decaf) When juices thaw, pour in tea and add 10-12 cups of water......depending on how strong you like it. Best served warm. So sweet and wonderful.