Christmas Countdown - 2013

[trackrebel]

been a hard working momma today!!!! I cleaned the windows (always do that before putting the christmas decoration on it), done laundry, cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, then vaccuumed and mopped the floors.....then made some burgers for dinner........the house is pretty much ready for the Christmas decoration

 

[brittd19]

Homemade steak tacos, beans, rice, chips and salsa, and cervesa's!!

Come on over! The more, the merrier!!

xx



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Count me in too!!!!!


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[made582]

Good morning all.

Hallmark is already running Christmas movies! I noticed them this morning while I was flipping channels. We went out running some errands yesterday and saw signs of the season everywhere!

I'm on my laptop for the first time in a while, and I've noticed some stuff here on MMC I've missed. Using Tapatalk is so convenient, but I miss some of the banners and announcements. I just saw the Louann magnets for sale to benefit the writer scholarship. What a wonderful idea!

I hope you all have a great Sunday. We're headed off to church soon, but I hope to be on here later.

Anyone else listened to Christmas music to welcome November?

I'm pretty much strictly Christmas music now!!!

 

[made582]

Hey, hey, hey!

Hope this finds everybody with an extra hour of rest....didn't quite work that way here. It was more like an extra hour of crying and changing diapers....

But friends, there is nothing like it! I'm glad to have an extra hour of it!

Today is going to involve cooking, cleaning, and getting ready for the work week. It's going to be a hectic week because I've got to go to meeting two different days about 3 hours away and then we have our "game of the year" on Thursday night...I'm already ready for next weekend thinking about it!

So, I'm off! I'm going to read the rest of the boards and see what's happening before I get up and get after it! Yall have a good day!

Hope you have a great week friend and stay safe out there on the roads!!

 

[Seawaters]

I've had some discomfort, but I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow for a meds refill. I am also going to see about Vitamin B injections. Tell me more about your new job!

Seawaters, how have you been feeling? I've been thinking about you!




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[Seawaters]

Oh, my! We love Mexican food!

Homemade steak tacos, beans, rice, chips and salsa, and cervesa's!!

Come on over! The more, the merrier!!

xx



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[Seawaters]

Hubby and I attended a fund-raiser for the charter school in town last night. The food was good, and they raised probably close to $5000 for the school. They had a silent auction, and I bid on a 49ers basket that included two tickets to the last game in Candlestick. I almost got it, but the final bid was $500. I did bid on a Pomegranate Brandy Chocolate Raspberry Trifle and won it for $165. It came in a beautiful bowl and was excellent! Guess what's for dessert tonight? There were two of us who were bidding against each other. After I won, I offered to share a bite. After the auction, that same couple sat down with me to wait for their daughter, the principal of the school. They wanted my address so they could send me some pomegranates and Meyer lemons from their organic farm! How cool!

 

[made582]

I have an appointment on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I swear, I never have any free time! At least this week I will be getting all of the heart tests out of the way.

I guess I am going to go surf the forum!

Enjoy your relaxing day!! Praying all the tests go well for you this week.

Pfft who wakes up at 5:30am on her day off? This chick right here!!!!!
How the heck is everyone? I, myself am fantastic

Little update since July-- good tidings have been brought to my life this whole year! Amazing what happiness can do for you
- bought a 2013 Mitsubishi lancer, sports edition.. Woohoo traded in the g5 towards it, yes I feel a little sassy when I drive it LOL
- found a brand new, basement suite out in the country everything included!... For me & Ryan to live in
- Ryan moved here at the end of September (yay! No more long distance)
- now have a set schedule at work, which is mon-fri!! Still a fair bit of hours, but am thankful I now have a job that allows me to keep my bills paid & food in my belleh
- am very happy!
Things have been going really well for me (finally!) in all aspects of my life! Relationship great, family awesome, friends superb.. Life is just good! Now to get back on track with somewhere I have missed dearly in my crazy busy life! MMC!!!!

Went to port yesterday to pick up a little something near and dear to my heart... mom handed down her beautiful 7ft Christmas tree to me!!!
She's had it since I can remember and it's always been her pride & joy come christmas time! My grandma may end up a bit ticked and I know my sister was upset.. They've both been vying for it for as long as I can remember & I won't lie, I'm not completely innocent either when it comes to "who gets THE TREE?"... Somehow I get the honours (I am the oldest daughter.. That has to count for something right?), might just have to arm my home with security cameras & the occasional ninja now though.. Keep their pesky little mits off it! Hahaha
My mom usually went a little Clark griswald on it (yes a billion sparkling lights LOL).. So hopefully I can try to keep up with her tree decorating standards hahaha! Poor boyfriend won't be able to see the telly anymore if I follow mas footsteps muahaha, wait maybe that's a good thing!!!! Oh who am I kidding, I wanna watch the tube too!!! :d
I was planning on putting it up today, but I may wait till next weekend seeing as the little amount of decorations I do have for the tree... Are packed away in the storage closet:/ ( and I gotta pick up more!!)

How's everyone else been?

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Glad things are going so good for you!!!!!

What's for dinner? The Lear is fueled up for anyone who needs a ride to Snowflake's!!!

Me!!!!!

I am going to be lazy today, too, Made. We are watching football right now, and later I am going to eat some of the on-sale Halloween candy I bought yesterday!

Sounds like a good plan!!!! I have quite bit left over myself!!!

 

[made582]

If you need any help, just let me know!

Thanks, I will!!!!

Homemade steak tacos, beans, rice, chips and salsa, and cervesa's!!

Come on over! The more, the merrier!!

xx

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Yum!!!!!!!!!

I've had some discomfort, but I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow for a meds refill. I am also going to see about Vitamin B injections. Tell me more about your new job!

Praying they get you feeling 100% again soon.

Hubby and I attended a fund-raiser for the charter school in town last night. The food was good, and they raised probably close to $5000 for the school. They had a silent auction, and I bid on a 49ers basket that included two tickets to the last game in Candlestick. I almost got it, but the final bid was $500. I did bid on a Pomegranate Brandy Chocolate Raspberry Trifle and won it for $165. It came in a beautiful bowl and was excellent! Guess what's for dessert tonight? There were two of us who were bidding against each other. After I won, I offered to share a bite. After the auction, that same couple sat down with me to wait for their daughter, the principal of the school. They wanted my address so they could send me some pomegranates and Meyer lemons from their organic farm! How cool!

Glad you had a good time and That sounds delicious!!!!!!!

 

[xmastidings]

Good morning! Sighhhhhh....I was so looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend for a change. But, instead, I woke up to having to repair a leaking sink and I just got a phone call from my brother and he just informed me that they just found my father passed away on his couch. My brother stopped down there to visit on a whim and made the discovery. He's down there at the house with the police right now, so I'm going to head over and consult and provide comfort for my grandfather (who is 95 and my father was his only child).

Always something.....I'll talk to ya all later tonight~

 

[Seawaters]

So sorry to hear that, Xmastidings. How old was your father? Thinking of you and the rest of your family.

Good morning! Sighhhhhh....I was so looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend for a change. But, instead, I woke up to having to repair a leaking sink and I just got a phone call from my brother and he just informed me that they just found my father passed away on his couch. My brother stopped down there to visit on a whim and made the discovery. He's down there at the house with the police right now, so I'm going to head over and consult and provide comfort for my grandfather (who is 95 and my father was his only child).

Always something.....I'll talk to ya all later tonight~

 

[VictoriaLT]

I hope you have a relaxing evening and a great weekend, Victoria!

Thank you. I hope your weekend was good as well. :]

Hope you're all enjoying your day! I've been Christmas shopping! I'm on a role! I have the kids done, except I need to buy one more gift for EA and I have my nieces and nephews done as well!

It looks to me that you will be done with your Christmas shopping very soon if you continue it in such a quick pace. ^^

I forgot to mention that I am going to decorate my Christmas tree tonight!

Wow! It looks like very early to me for putting the tree up but still wow! I'm glad for you. ;]

It is the first day of Christmas24 the Christmas movie channel! Yaaay!! I need to pop to the shops quickly and then I'll be spending this grey, misty day watching some Christmas movies .

What are you all doing for the weekend?? Is it just me or does the air have a certain excitement to it!?

What a good way to spend your Saturday! And yes, winter is really getting more and more wintry and I love it! :]

This little guy is very nice. :]

I had an idea that I was going to post in the Thanksgiving forum but I wasn't sure if anyone would participate. If you think that'd you join in, let me know and I will go post it in there. I didn't want to start it if no one was going to jump in!

I know a lot of people do this online or at the dinner table - every day during the month of November, you're supposed to say something that you are thankful for. It can be big or small, serious or not so serious - anything that you appreciate. It's such a great way to bring some positivity into your day! I figured we could all post daily and say something that we are thankful for, or we could just edit our original posts and add to it each day.

Plus it's a fun way to lead up to Christmas....by the time we're done it'll be December!

I think it's a very good idea. I would be in too. :] I always try to find at least several things to be happy about every day and I always write them down in my journal but I would still love to share them with everyone on MMC.

It has been a long day here, so glad I can turn the clock back an hour and get that extra sleep. The house is a mess, I hope no one comes to visit, but I know that is usually when they come! LOL Good thing it is late and most will be going to bed soon.
Had a great day of celebrating my sons 26th birthday.
I got the cakes done to a point where all I have to do is add the decorations, they do not have to be delivered until 3:30 tomorrow so that gives me lots of time to finish them.
Going to be a cold night, will feel like -9c (15f), time to get another blanket!

It seems that weather is getting colder so quickly in your area! It's so Christmassy!

Good morning! Soon afternoon.
We are going to my Fathers Birthday today.
He is 69 years old! ♥

Busy days here! Today it's only 4 weeks until we move!
So much to do! We have a big house!
And we are moving into a smaller house!
So there is a lot of things we have to give away...

My daughter has started on some more medicine - shots (injections?) in her thigh.
Got her first one at the hospital on Thursday.
And now I have to set them twice a week! And I hate needles!
Im setting the first one tomorrow, and my hands
are shaking just thinking about bringing that needle into her skinny thigh!
Guess it will be easier with time....?

Im thinking about you guys! Miss spending time here!
I will try to reed the last pages here ♥

Have a great SUNDAY!

I'm sending my best wishes your daughter's and your whole family's way. <3

been a hard working momma today!!!! I cleaned the windows (always do that before putting the christmas decoration on it), done laundry, cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, then vaccuumed and mopped the floors.....then made some burgers for dinner........the house is pretty much ready for the Christmas decoration

Yay! I think it's such a great reward for doing your chores. :]

***

Good evening everyone! I haven't been on for almost two days and I had so many posts to catch on. I'm glad to read that so many of you have already started decorating for Christmas. I have started to imagine different places and houses decorated for the season and it made me smile. ^^ Me and few other girls went to winter fair on Saturday. It took place in a small town Castle Douglas which is not so far from the place I live in. It is quite shame we weren't allowed to take pictures but the fair was very nice. Lots of vintage crafts which could make great Christmas presents, and lots of local producers presenting their own bakery, sweets, etc. We also wanted to walk around the town a little bit more but the weather got miserable. It got too windy and very rainy, so we ended up drinking hot chocolate at one of the cafes. I'm still planning to go to Castle Douglas again once it gets closer to Christmas. I saw streets and many shops already prepared for the Holiday and I bet they all should look even more spectacular as Christmas approaches.

I'm sorry for such a long post. I hope you all are having a relaxing evening. Best wishes to all!

 

[MerryCarey]

Oh, what a terrible shock … I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and your family, xmastidings.

Good morning! Sighhhhhh....I was so looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend for a change. But, instead, I woke up to having to repair a leaking sink and I just got a phone call from my brother and he just informed me that they just found my father passed away on his couch. My brother stopped down there to visit on a whim and made the discovery. He's down there at the house with the police right now, so I'm going to head over and consult and provide comfort for my grandfather (who is 95 and my father was his only child).

Always something.....I'll talk to ya all later tonight~

 

[snowflake22]

I´ll be coming over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I´ll bring some German beers

Yay!! Can't wait!!

been a hard working momma today!!!! I cleaned the windows (always do that before putting the christmas decoration on it), done laundry, cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, then vaccuumed and mopped the floors.....then made some burgers for dinner........the house is pretty much ready for the Christmas decoration

Way to go!! We are cleaning & organizing holiday stuff right now, too!!

Count me in too!!!!!


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Sweet!!

I've had some discomfort, but I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow for a meds refill. I am also going to see about Vitamin B injections. Tell me more about your new job!

Praying for you!!

xx

I'll tell you more as I learn more, start the real training next week! I am a CEC, in charge of the front end of the store, the 10 registers, customer service, covering & scheduling employee breaks, mentoring & coaching employees, and a lot that I don't know about just yet! :wink:
Thanks for asking!

Hubby and I attended a fund-raiser for the charter school in town last night. The food was good, and they raised probably close to $5000 for the school. They had a silent auction, and I bid on a 49ers basket that included two tickets to the last game in Candlestick. I almost got it, but the final bid was $500. I did bid on a Pomegranate Brandy Chocolate Raspberry Trifle and won it for $165. It came in a beautiful bowl and was excellent! Guess what's for dessert tonight? There were two of us who were bidding against each other. After I won, I offered to share a bite. After the auction, that same couple sat down with me to wait for their daughter, the principal of the school. They wanted my address so they could send me some pomegranates and Meyer lemons from their organic farm! How cool!

That is wonderful! Glad it was a successful evening for them last night.

Congrats on your winning bid! Dessert sounds delicious!!

Good morning! Sighhhhhh....I was so looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend for a change. But, instead, I woke up to having to repair a leaking sink and I just got a phone call from my brother and he just informed me that they just found my father passed away on his couch. My brother stopped down there to visit on a whim and made the discovery. He's down there at the house with the police right now, so I'm going to head over and consult and provide comfort for my grandfather (who is 95 and my father was his only child).

Always something.....I'll talk to ya all later tonight~

I'm very sorry for your loss, friend.
Praying for you & your family.

((Hugs))

Thank you. I hope your weekend was good as well. :]



It looks to me that you will be done with your Christmas shopping very soon if you continue it in such a quick pace. ^^



Wow! It looks like very early to me for putting the tree up but still wow! I'm glad for you. ;]



What a good way to spend your Saturday! And yes, winter is really getting more and more wintry and I love it! :]



This little guy is very nice. :]



I think it's a very good idea. I would be in too. :] I always try to find at least several things to be happy about every day and I always write them down in my journal but I would still love to share them with everyone on MMC.



It seems that weather is getting colder so quickly in your area! It's so Christmassy!



I'm sending my best wishes your daughter's and your whole family's way. <3



Yay! I think it's such a great reward for doing your chores. :]

***

Good evening everyone! I haven't been on for almost two days and I had so many posts to catch on. I'm glad to read that so many of you have already started decorating for Christmas. I have started to imagine different places and houses decorated for the season and it made me smile. ^^ Me and few other girls went to winter fair on Saturday. It took place in a small town Castle Douglas which is not so far from the place I live in. It is quite shame we weren't allowed to take pictures but the fair was very nice. Lots of vintage crafts which could make great Christmas presents, and lots of local producers presenting their own bakery, sweets, etc. We also wanted to walk around the town a little bit more but the weather got miserable. It got too windy and very rainy, so we ended up drinking hot chocolate at one of the cafes. I'm still planning to go to Castle Douglas again once it gets closer to Christmas. I saw streets and many shops already prepared for the Holiday and I bet they all should look even more spectacular as Christmas approaches.

I'm sorry for such a long post. I hope you all are having a relaxing evening. Best wishes to all!

Winter fair sounds amazing!! I bet you had a lovely time, Victoria.
Have a super evening!!

xo

 

[gabulldawg]

Hey everyone! As the weekend comes to a close I am trying to get ready to go back to work after a 2 week break. We just got back from buying Christmas lights and hooks to hang on the wall. We got our first snow fall this morning!!! Nov 3rd was later than I thought but we have snow chances all week!!!
I have not even had chance to watch hallmark Christmas movies. I know Moonlight and Mistltoe came on all weekend and I had that set to record..it's one of our favorites. I hope everyone had a great weekend. I will catch up here hopefully soon. it's been such a hard past 2 weeks I hope things will look up soon!

 

[jennifer91]

Just got home from a quick shopping trip with my mom - it was a blast! We are both completely in the Christmas spirit.

Here are the ornaments we bought today:

First

Second

 

[jennifer91]

And the last ornament!

Front of the third

Back of the third

Can't wait til the tree goes up!!

 

[made582]

Good morning! Sighhhhhh....I was so looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend for a change. But, instead, I woke up to having to repair a leaking sink and I just got a phone call from my brother and he just informed me that they just found my father passed away on his couch. My brother stopped down there to visit on a whim and made the discovery. He's down there at the house with the police right now, so I'm going to head over and consult and provide comfort for my grandfather (who is 95 and my father was his only child).

Always something.....I'll talk to ya all later tonight~

I'm so sorry friend. Praying for you and your family.

 

[made582]

***

Good evening everyone! I haven't been on for almost two days and I had so many posts to catch on. I'm glad to read that so many of you have already started decorating for Christmas. I have started to imagine different places and houses decorated for the season and it made me smile. ^^ Me and few other girls went to winter fair on Saturday. It took place in a small town Castle Douglas which is not so far from the place I live in. It is quite shame we weren't allowed to take pictures but the fair was very nice. Lots of vintage crafts which could make great Christmas presents, and lots of local producers presenting their own bakery, sweets, etc. We also wanted to walk around the town a little bit more but the weather got miserable. It got too windy and very rainy, so we ended up drinking hot chocolate at one of the cafes. I'm still planning to go to Castle Douglas again once it gets closer to Christmas. I saw streets and many shops already prepared for the Holiday and I bet they all should look even more spectacular as Christmas approaches.

I'm sorry for such a long post. I hope you all are having a relaxing evening. Best wishes to all!

Glad you had a great time!!!!

 

[made582]

Hey everyone! As the weekend comes to a close I am trying to get ready to go back to work after a 2 week break. We just got back from buying Christmas lights and hooks to hang on the wall. We got our first snow fall this morning!!! Nov 3rd was later than I thought but we have snow chances all week!!!
I have not even had chance to watch hallmark Christmas movies. I know Moonlight and Mistltoe came on all weekend and I had that set to record..it's one of our favorites. I hope everyone had a great weekend. I will catch up here hopefully soon. it's been such a hard past 2 weeks I hope things will look up soon!

Snow? I'm jealous!! Hope you guys enjoy it!!!