Word Of The Day Winners--September

Finally, finally we have some winners. I know I should have announced who won about a week ago. I tell you folks, I don't get in a hurry for anything once I miss a deadline. This year I couldn't/didn't get Christmas cards out by the 25th, so I sent them as Valentine cards. Sad, I know. It's just how I'm made and there's no getting around it. I would love to write a children's book some day, but I cannot force myself to get it done because I do not have a deadline. What does this say about me? I don't even want to know. Let me stop rambling and get on with the show.


First off, wouldn't you love to see the words one more time? We had some real beauties once again. Take a look at these little lovelies.

• choler
• mazy
• bruit
• supernumerary
• emolument
• blackguard
• brummagem
• comestible
• tatterdemalion
• tintinnabulation
• laudable
• hyperbole
• hoary
• redress
• numismatics
• panache
• fettle

Awesome stuff. My personal faves of the group are comestible, mazy, hoary, and panache. Any of these words speak to you? Lisa? Sam? I know you're feeling something in there. Any other word junkies reading this blog?

This month I've decided to take it easy on myself. Instead of fishing through my drawer of fun gift cards I love to hoard, I will instead send Amazon ecards to the three winners. This way the people chosen might actually receive their prizes. (Sorry Trish and Lisa--I will pay up. Again, without the deadline I'm a mess.)

Because it is 10:57 PM, my children will not be involved in the drawing this month. I am off to see Cowboy Max to have him pick out the names.

First place is Lisa B! Oh my goodness--this is the third month in a row Lisa has won first place. Lisa, congrats once again. The great news is that I found the gift certificate I promised you for the last two months tonight. (I promise I did!) I will be sending you an ecard tomorrow for this month's victory.

Second place is Hugeyah! Hugeyah also won last month. These must be the two luckiest girls on the planet. I mean really--winning the GG Word of the Day contest in consecutive months?! Congrats, Hugeyah. I will look and see if I still have your email address. If not, do you still have mine? maxandmichelle@aol.com.

Third place is Jessica! Fun--a new winner in the group. (Not that you "old" winners are not special to us.) I only recorded two correct guesses for Jessica and she still pulled off the victory. I'm excited for her. Jessica is one of my sister-in-law's really good friends and a homeschooling mama to five young children. I know she could benefit from an extra book from Amazon. I have never met her, but enjoy reading her blog and looking at her adorable children. If I were Catholic, I would use her blog all the time for inspiration and ideas. Jessica, thanks for playing and congratulations. I do have your email and will send your prize.

Because I posted no pictures in this post, I decided to leave you with this adorable shot of Kaley. She was riding Cochise, "her horse", at the pumpkin stand on Saturday morning when Cochise decided to whinny very loud and very long. It shook little Kaley pretty hard. Instead of getting scared, she burst out in laughter! She thought Cochise talking like that was hilarious. I think the look on her face is priceless.

Have yourself a fantastic day!

Eric, Chase, Trish, Bonnie and Joe--thanks for volunteering at the stand today. We appreciate you!