Christmas Countdown - 2013

[Ryan]

Seems like I was AWOL for a day or two and didn't realize it. Sorry 'bout that! I was here, but didn't leave any footprints.

Since we have no kids, I feel like a lazy slug compared with you parents who are keeping up with the beginning of another school year. We're busy in our own way, but not with the dawn-to-dusk job of raising children. Caring, engaged parents and grandparents are super-people---congratulations to you all!

I've been working on this year's YuleTube clips, planning a Christmas afghan, and wondering when the Christmas cards will come out at the Christmas Tree Shop so I can get an early start. Yep, it's August, all right! A couple weeks ago I started building a new Christmas library on iTunes so I can sync it up as soon as the season arrives (for me, that's usually right after Halloween---until then I listen to some Christmas music here and there, but after Halloween it's all Christmas music).

The same here! And I've started the organizing of my Christmas music too, with plans to get it finished this weekend. Can't wait! Any new additions to your library this year?

 

[Ryan]

Thanks, buddy! I'm feeling somewhat better this morning, just a little bit of a headache left.

Hope it goes away!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Seems like I was AWOL for a day or two and didn't realize it. Sorry 'bout that! I was here, but didn't leave any footprints.

Since we have no kids, I feel like a lazy slug compared with you parents who are keeping up with the beginning of another school year. We're busy in our own way, but not with the dawn-to-dusk job of raising children. Caring, engaged parents and grandparents are super-people---congratulations to you all!

I've been working on this year's YuleTube clips, planning a Christmas afghan, and wondering when the Christmas cards will come out at the Christmas Tree Shop so I can get an early start. Yep, it's August, all right! A couple weeks ago I started building a new Christmas library on iTunes so I can sync it up as soon as the season arrives (for me, that's usually right after Halloween---until then I listen to some Christmas music here and there, but after Halloween it's all Christmas music).

What exactly is the YuleTube? I feel like I have heard the term on here before but can't remember. Is it something related to MMC or is it a personal project? That afghan you made for charity was amazing, I cannot sew/crochet/stitch to save my life. I always admire people who can.

 

[Ryan]

It's all my fault.

No...this one wasn't you. Jayish only has himself to blame for his shameful attire last night! cheesy

 

[sugar142286]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

I keep thinking (wishing?) it's Friday. I gotta get over that.

We did all of our running around yesterday, getting Jacob to guitar practice and Elizabeth to ballet practice. When we finally got home, they up till 11pm doing homework. Yippee, schools back in. :-?

It's hot & humid down here, so humid you can feel the moisture in the air. Yuck! But we go back to the water park tomorrow evening, so that should be fun.

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

I hope the weather holds out for you guys and you're able to have lots of fun!

 

[sugar142286]

Hello MMC!
I hope everyone is doing well!
I have been super busy. I feel like everytime I log on here, I have to log right back off to do something. We have been doing some back to school shopping here and there. We have also been scheduling some doctor and dentist appointments. My youngest took her senior portraits a few days ago. I have also been working on financial aid applications for my two oldest. I am having some problems with that, and I am getting frustrated. And to top it off we are still having internet problems, we keep losing the connection. It also affects my phone. I could be in the middle of a conversation and then I lose the call. I have another technician coming to the house today to see if he could figure it out.
Other than that we are well. I am just completely sleep deprived and exhausted. I am looking forward to the start of the school year. I am looking forward to the girls being in early on school nights and me being able to get some sleep!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

I hope things start to slow down for you soon - you're such a wonderful woman! I don't know how you do it all!

 

[snowflake22]

While we're talking about the Pines...

I would like to clear the air and address the elephant in the room:

I apologize for my conduct last night. I'm not sure what all I did. Carl gave me something to drink and promised it was only coffee. Next thing I know I'm waking up on my front lawn with no recollection of how I got there, wearing a sombrero that I've never even seen before. Needless to say, my wife was very disappointed in me.

Hahaha!! We still love ya!! That crazy camel is sneaky


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[sugar142286]

Hope you are feeling better today!!! How was orientation?

I'm feeling somewhat better today, thanks for thinking of me!

As far as orientation, it was okay, kind of boring. I had to go through the same session last year for her, for preschool. They do the preschool and Pre-K classes together, since they're no that much different, so I learned a lot of the info already. The only thing knew was the school calendar, the field trips, etc. EA's actual orientation with us isn't until Sept. 14th, so that will be something to look forward to with her.

 

[sugar142286]

It's gettin' creepy now...It's almost like Binger is looking in my windows...How in the world does he/she know I'm wearing that???

Scary...:hello:

:lol:

 

[sugar142286]

Oh man, I just hope no photos are leaked on the Internet!!!

Well, if Carl was with Binger, Jay's in trouble.

 

[snowflake22]

It is a three day weekend here and the last of the summer festivities before school reopens. We are hoping to go to an animal park near the lake district maybe on Saturday and perhaps a drive to the seaside again on Sunday. Other than that we will have a BBQ and watch some movies and chill at home.



Thank you Snow, that is kind of you to say. School re opens on Sep 04th! I can't believe it's almost over to be honest!



Sounds like a great plan, have a wonderful lunch with your family! What are you doing this weekend?



I am very sorry to hear your parents are not well. I hope you get to go to the beach, I am sure you will treasure these memories.

Wow senior year, I bet you feel like it was only yesterday he was little! I sure know what you mean about turning back the clocks.

Weird weather every where this year. I hope the rain lessens up where you are. Have a lovely weekend.



Ahhhhhh so that's where my sombrero went to.........

We plan to go to a local festival called "Festival of the pines" for the first time =]
It's supposed to be pretty amazing! It's an arts/crafts fair, food vendors, entertainment, etc. Family event!

Your weekend sounds great, too!! Enjoy!!

xx


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[snowflake22]

Here's to hoping you get to see them! Have a great day, Snowflake!

Thanks, sugar!!

Hope you have a great day, too!!



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[sugar142286]

No way. You've done your time and you're innocent.

Thanks!

 

[sugar142286]

Hope it goes away!

Thanks, Ryan.

 

[Ryan]

We plan to go to a local festival called "Festival of the pines" for the first time =]
It's supposed to be pretty amazing! It's an arts/crafts fair, food vendors, entertainment, etc. Family event!



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I'm glad this is not our Pines the festival refers to, or it may not be a family event! Based upon the name, however, I'm guessing Carl will at least have a booth set up.

 

[Holiday]

I have a peach dump cake in the slow cooker - smells yummy! The other peaches I am going to puree and make peach butter (thank you for the idea, made! ) or freeze. Going to call it a night on here.

MERRY dreams!!!

Ooh, I can smell it from here. Hope it turned out great!!!

supposed to go down to 19c (66f) tonight, I hope they are right since my air conditioner has died :-(, it was 8 years old, so I guess it did well. I can get a nice little one at Walmart for only $94, maybe less if they go on sale again. These are perfect for a bedroom. Until then I will hope that summer temps quickly turn into fall temps!

Oh man! I hope it stays cool for you! Then you can get a better deal on AC this fall!

Week 4 of school holidays and I no longer call my children by their right names........I no longer know my own name. I have Lego brick indentations permanently scarred into the soles of my feet and my hair has developed a static electric force that would rival Don King. I know the dialougue to various kids films by heart and I've developed a sore back/kneecap/shoulder from indulging in various forms of sport and role play.

This morning, coming down the stairs I could actually hear my knees make a creaking click clacking sound but that was overtaken by the sight of my living room room which I am sure has become a habitat for wild animals..........

xx

:lol: This cracked me up this morning!!! When do your kids go back to school?

Good afternoon!
Hope YOU are having the BEST day!

I hope you are having the BEST day too!!!

Good Morning! We are still staying right below the 100 degree mark. The high will be 97 today. That's a "little" better than what it was but I was enjoying the temps right at 90 even better when it drops a whole lot more. It's barely 7:00 am and already almost 80 degrees.

Kids will be here shortly so I better get busy and get some things done around here.

I hope you all have a Merry Day!!!

Try to stay cool! Enjoy your day w/ the kiddo's!

Good Morning MMC!!! It's going to be another warm day but it looks like we may see some rain. Yay!! Not a whole lot going on here today. Just a few errands to run and then I think I have to babysit for awhile. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!

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If you get some rain, please, please, please send some my way!

Good morning, friends!!

How are you this morning?

My family is on their way home from up north, so we may be able to meet for lunch! I would love that!!

One day away from the beginning of the weekend...

Hope you all have a beautiful & blessed day!!

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I hope you get to meet your family for lunch! How fun! ENJOY!

Good Thursday morning all. Sorry I haven't been around much. We are busy here. Fall semester has begun at the community college where I work. Our son starts his senior year of high school on Monday, 8/26. We are busy looking at colleges for him and applying for scholarships. (How I wish I could make him 5 years younger.) Most weekends we make the 3 hour drive down to check on my ailing parents. Neither one is doing well. Mom is still determined to go to Myrtle Beach on Labor Day weekend to see the ocean one more time. Hope we can make it happen.

An article in our local newspaper stated that the mountains of western North Carolina were second to Hilo, Hawaii in rainfall for the year in the US. We have already far exceeded our normal rainfall amount for the entire year. I certainly like the cooler temps but the rain has gotten old. Just 5 years ago, our well went dry during a drought. Now we have more rain than we can handle causing several land slides. It is suppose to be a nice weekend with only a slight chance of rain and highs in upper 70s and lows in mid 50s. We hope to be able to stay home and enjoy it.

Have a blessed day.

Keeping you & your parents in my prayers! I sure hope she can make it to Myrtle! We had nice rain early in the summer, but it has left us!! I can understand too much of a good thing is too much!

 

[Bradmac]

So, what do y'all think about Ramen Noodle Burgers? Looks pretty good to me! Surely there's no cholesterol in that thing!

Here's the story.

 

[made582]

My family is on their way home from up north, so we may be able to meet for lunch! I would love that!!

Hope you get to meet them!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

The same here! And I've started the organizing of my Christmas music too, with plans to get it finished this weekend. Can't wait! Any new additions to your library this year?

Not yet, but I may break down and get the Percy Faith CD set that came out last year. I have so much already!

 

[made582]

Most weekends we make the 3 hour drive down to check on my ailing parents. Neither one is doing well. Mom is still determined to go to Myrtle Beach on Labor Day weekend to see the ocean one more time. Hope we can make it happen.

Keeping them in my prayers.