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Back to Normal

January 2, 2008 by Lauren 19 Comments

Well, Brad’s gone again. That means the heat is turned back down, the stairway curtain’s back up, it’s very quiet around here and Lloyd and I are quietly typing away at our computers. School starts again, and life is back to ‘normal’. Boo. Normal stinks.

As is my custom, a video has been created to commemorate the close of this time. Our thanks to the Royuks who included us in their Christmas celebration, since I’ve become too chicken to travel anywhere in the winter. This video is for you – and to the rest of our audience, did you know that there was a song called “Christmas in Nebraska”? I’m not kidding. Feast your ears!

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkY03oWfUa0 520 433]

Filed Under: Journal, Videos Tagged With: christmas, nebraska, royuks

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  1. Karla says

    January 2, 2008 at 6:48 am

    *sigh. As usual, you’ve made me miss having Brad around, and he wasn’t even here. 🙁 Merry Christmas – Happy New Year!

    Reply
  2. Beth says

    January 2, 2008 at 8:34 am

    *snif*

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  3. Deanne says

    January 2, 2008 at 8:36 am

    But now we’re going to have a party to celebrate his coming back, and we’ll invite the whole Baltimore crew!

    Brad, when do you have a free weekend??

    Oh! I heard Beth is coming! We can take the party to you!!

    Reply
  4. Kristi says

    January 2, 2008 at 9:11 am

    Ah, the sounds of Mulberry Lane.

    Reply
    • Lloyd says

      January 2, 2008 at 9:13 am

      I listened to some of their other music, and didn’t like it as well. I didn’t dislike it or anything…

      Reply
      • Kristi says

        January 2, 2008 at 9:48 am

        I’ve only ever heard “Christmas in Nebraska” cuz that’s the only one that wuz ever played on the radio up in these here parts.

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        • Lloyd says

          January 2, 2008 at 10:23 am

          Here’s about an album worth of songs from their website:

          http://www.mulberrylane.com/mlplayer.html

          Reply
  5. Kristi says

    January 2, 2008 at 9:49 am

    I think Lauren missed her other calling as a music video choreographer, using still and slightly moving shots. The timing of the photos matches so perfectly with the lyrics!

    Reply
  6. Brad says

    January 2, 2008 at 10:06 am

    Ha! That’s really cool! I really like Tim at 2:15. Hehe.

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  7. Peggy says

    January 2, 2008 at 11:20 am

    Again, another great video!! I too think you’ve missed your real calling.

    And although normal stinks, I think if you set normal to the right music, normal would rock. Give it a try will ‘ya?

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  8. Jill says

    January 2, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    That was awesome! Thanks for your hard work, Lauren. I especially like the reindeer card…

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  9. Peggy says

    January 2, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    Not rhetorical questions: What is that Mrs. Royuk is wearing on her face? And yes, great card! But my screen is blurry … what are the others names … the Brown one, ???

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    • Beth says

      January 2, 2008 at 7:28 pm

      I think what you’re seeing is the nativity set on the desk behind her…it looks like it’s part of her face, doesn’t it?
      Also:
      Brown Dude, Horn Head, Stinky Butt, Spot, Horn Head #2, Lloyd, Poopy, Horn Head #2 (not a typo, part of the humor).

      Reply
      • Lloyd says

        January 2, 2008 at 7:40 pm

        hmmm

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    • Lauren says

      January 2, 2008 at 7:36 pm

      Also, big plastic bug eyes. (Daniel’s, I believe.)

      Reply
      • Beth says

        January 2, 2008 at 9:35 pm

        Oh yea…I forgot about those bug eyes :D.

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  10. Lauren's mom says

    January 2, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    We got DSL for Christmas! Loved the video, and we could actually play You-Tube! Good job!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      January 2, 2008 at 7:33 pm

      Hooray for DSL!!!!! Hooray!!!!!!

      Reply

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