Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Once I get started on here, I just can't stop! I got to get ready and go to work!

You all have a blessed day!!!

 

[Meceka]

Morning, y'all! Hope this finds you doing great! Kinda a long night here....Bambina didn't sleep good, the wind/rain was howling, and our dogs were upset. I bet I got up 15 times from midnight through 6:30. Frustrating, but part of it.

Today, NCAA basketball, racing, and baby girl.

I'm sorry you, Little Bambina and your dogs had a rough night ~ I hope today/tonight is worry-free for all! Have a great Sunday, Coach!!!

 

[snowflake22]

My favorite episode was the one where they found something hidden in the bathroom and used it ~ Jackie's "freak out" in the tub was hilarious!

Haha!! I vaguely remember that!


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[snowflake22]

Charlie was playing Catzilla! He was very gentle about it though and I just didn't have the heart to tell him he couldn't sleep there so I left him alone. =)

I would do the same thing!!


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[snowflake22]

Happy Sunday morning! We did some heavy-duty spring cleaning yesterday and this morning. I'm tired and sore---just can't scrub like I used to. We're picking up a friend later for lunch, then to the DQ for dessert, then back here for gabbing and movies. I hope I have the energy!



Spring continues to shy away. We're going down into single digits tonight. The high tomorrow is predicted to be only a degree or two above the all-time record of 26F. And a storm is on the way for Tuesday night and Wednesday, but it's too early to tell whether it will be a few inches or a blizzard. Winter just won't move over to give spring a chance.

Your day sounds fabulous! Enjoy lunch with your friend, DQ, and the movie!

((Hugs))


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[Meceka]

Happy Sunday morning! We did some heavy-duty spring cleaning yesterday and this morning. I'm tired and sore---just can't scrub like I used to. We're picking up a friend later for lunch, then to the DQ for dessert, then back here for gabbing and movies. I hope I have the energy!

Spring continues to shy away. We're going down into single digits tonight. The high tomorrow is predicted to be only a degree or two above the all-time record of 26F. And a storm is on the way for Tuesday night and Wednesday, but it's too early to tell whether it will be a few inches or a blizzard. Winter just won't move over to give spring a chance.

I sincerely hope there is no snow event in your area, Merry, and that it starts to warm up!

Hope your energy comes back in full so that you can make the most of your plans ~ have a great day!

 

[Meceka]

Niles has not met Alvin our tortoise yet. Alvin seems to be a bit more sleepy during the cold days, hibernation, so he hasn't been running around as much. When my son does get him out, Niles is not in the same room with him yet. I will keep you posted when they meet! Alvin becomes very active on warm days and we have him running around all the time.

Yes, now we have Niles and Maris. But our dog Maris does not have the same personality as Maris from the show! Our Maris is lively, happy and spunky all the time!

Please keep me posted on Alvin and Niles ~ I love your tortoise stories! Have a great day, CAH!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon, MMC!

A very cold, but sunny day here in mid-Michigan. Palmer was stretching along with me as I was working out this morning ~ she was chattering away and I think she might have been trying to teach me a few new moves. I'm not that limber though so she gave up and went to sleep ~ in the middle of my workout area. :lol: That is okay, I haven't worked up to doing the full routine yet ~ being injured for months on end really took its toll on me and it is taking a bit longer to get back to where I was than I thought it would. But I will most definitely get there!

A lot of chores to do today ~ they seem to pile up at times.

Have a Merry Sunday, my dear friends ~ may you spend the day with those you hold dearest!

 

[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, MMC!



A very cold, but sunny day here in mid-Michigan. Palmer was stretching along with me as I was working out this morning ~ she was chattering away and I think she might have been trying to teach me a few new moves. I'm not that limber though so she gave up and went to sleep ~ in the middle of my workout area. :lol: That is okay, I haven't worked up to doing the full routine yet ~ being injured for months on end really took its toll on me and it is taking a bit longer to get back to where I was than I thought it would. But I will most definitely get there!



A lot of chores to do today ~ they seem to pile up at times.



Have a Merry Sunday, my dear friends ~ may you spend the day with those you hold dearest!

Stay warm, friend.
When are we going to warm up, anyways?!

I can just picture you & Palmer working out =] So sweet! You'll have to show me the moves that She was teaching you!

Hope you continue to heal & feel stronger!

Have a merry day! ((Hugs))


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[made582]

You guys have been busy this morning!!!! I've read all of the posts but don't have time to respond right now. Hope everyone is having a great afternoon!!

 

[ballcoach]

I'm sorry you, Little Bambina and your dogs had a rough night ~ I hope today/tonight is worry-free for all! Have a great Sunday, Coach!!!

Worry-free and stress-free. Workin on a lazy Sunday!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good Morning friends!

I have been wanting to share this with you all and just don't seem to get around to it. A few of you already got the news!

After the heartbreak of losing our dear sweet dog, Chico, I had said I will never go through this again! I was not ever going to get another dog. I do have 2 dogs right now and was going to leave it at that, not adopting another one.

Well... we rescued a little 5 lb. long haired chihuahua from the animal shelter recently. He is a 4-5 year old stray (just a guess on his age from the shelter) that was underweight, hurt leg, scared, hungry and had feces stuck in his fur. He grabbed at Wayne's heart immediately and it brought tears to his eyes. I asked Wayne, "Do you like him"? He said he did so we got acquainted with him. He seemed a bit nervous but we decided to adopt him. He has bonded with me big time! I have fallen in love again and said I wouldn't do that again. I do have 2 other dogs that are rescues and our new baby has fit right in. I had a dream about Chico shortly before we rescued this doggy and Chico seemed happy in the dream as if he was telling me it's okay to move on but I still miss him! Adopting the dog just felt right. He had been up for adoption for several days and it seemed no one was interested in him, maybe because of his age and injured leg?

He has settled in, leg is better, putting on weight, plays a lot and VERY HAPPY!

Introducing our new baby, Niles.... Bradmac, you know where that name came from! (maybe a few other of you know as well?)


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Niles fell in love immediately with our other chihuahua, Meca, on the very first day we brought him home. This crate belonged to our other dog, Maris, and Meca has taken over. We leave the gate open all the time and she loves to hang out in there so we keep it out for her. She thinks it belongs to her and Niles has joined her. Ha ha!


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[Christmasstar]

Good morning everyone!

Was just putting some stuff away under the stairs in the basement and saw this...
Forgot I had these air fresheners under there!

also just put out this soap in the basement bathroom!

We had some snow flurry's yesterday. Everyone here is sick of the snow accept me! Oh well. Id be happy if we had snow all year round! How has everyone been? Having a good weekend?

nice find, now you can have Christmas scents all year round!
We had some of that snow too! Very cold here but sunny today.

 

[Christmasstar]

Morning, y'all! Hope this finds you doing great! Kinda a long night here....Bambina didn't sleep good, the wind/rain was howling, and our dogs were upset. I bet I got up 15 times from midnight through 6:30. Frustrating, but part of it.

Today, NCAA basketball, racing, and baby girl.

yeah, not going to lie to you , that happens and will happen again.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning friends!

I have been wanting to share this with you all and just don't seem to get around to it. A few of you already got the news!

After the heartbreak of losing our dear sweet dog, Chico, I had said I will never go through this again! I was not ever going to get another dog. I do have 2 dogs right now and was going to leave it at that, not adopting another one.

Well... we rescued a little 5 lb. long haired chihuahua from the animal shelter recently. He is a 4-5 year old stray (just a guess on his age from the shelter) that was underweight, hurt leg, scared, hungry and had feces stuck in his fur. He grabbed at Wayne's heart immediately and it brought tears to his eyes. I asked Wayne, "Do you like him"? He said he did so we got acquainted with him. He seemed a bit nervous but we decided to adopt him. He has bonded with me big time! I have fallen in love again and said I wouldn't do that again. I do have 2 other dogs that are rescues and our new baby has fit right in. I had a dream about Chico shortly before we rescued this doggy and Chico seemed happy in the dream as if he was telling me it's okay to move on but I still miss him! Adopting the dog just felt right. He had been up for adoption for several days and it seemed no one was interested in him, maybe because of his age and injured leg?

He has settled in, leg is better, putting on weight, plays a lot and VERY HAPPY!

Introducing our new baby, Niles.... Bradmac, you know where that name came from! (maybe a few other of you know as well?)


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CAH, I am so happy for you and Wayne. I love the saying, "Who rescued who?" It's amazing how full our lives become when we share them with these animals. Congratulations on your new addition!

 

[brent]

Hi everyone!

I've missed you all. I had a permanent teaching position for about three weeks. Then, their regular teacher returned from maternity leave. I've also only had two days off - not including March/Spring break - since the beginning of February. I'm not minding it at all. Hopefully the money starts coming in soon and my bank account can get out of the red figures!

A few new things... Kim and I will be moving into our own place in about three weeks. We take over a lease on April 1st, but we aren't able to fully move all our stuff until the second weekend of April, unfortunately. We have some packing ahead of us! In terms of where we're moving, it's only two blocks down and about five blocks over. It's actually much closer to where my most of my friends live, despite the fact that they're only about a 8-15 minute walk away right now!

I'll do my best to come around more from now on. I am still supply teaching a lot - pretty much every day - but I'll be sure to come on during my prep period. I have some time between searching for cheap flights (for Italy this summer) and a few other things.

Hope you're all doing great!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Niles fell in love immediately with our other chihuahua, Meca, on the very first day we brought him home. This crate belonged to our other dog, Maris, and Meca has taken over. We leave the gate open all the time and she loves to hang out in there so we keep it out for her. She thinks it belongs to her and Niles has joined her. Ha ha!


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It's the best feeling in the world. Not only do you rescue a dog but they rescue you right back! Little Niles has really filled a lot of love in our hearts!

Both of our cats are rescues too. One of them we found in a gutter, matted hair, skin and bones and his breathing was wheezy. It took 3 vet visits to save him. Nearly 10 years later and he is just the sweetest ever! Here is Charlie sleeping in our Christmas village! You could never tell that he almost died. Healthy happy guy!

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Sweet pictures, thank you for sharing xoxo

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!! I'm getting ready to head out laptop shopping with my aunt but I wanted to stop in and tell you all to that I hope you are having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!


Be back in a bit to get caught up!!!

I hope you're having a great day Made!

Enjoy!!!

Thanks CAH!!!

Good morning everyone. Not much going on here. Hope you all have a great Sunday!

Happy Sunday Ryan!!!

Good morning everyone!

Was just putting some stuff away under the stairs in the basement and saw this...
Forgot I had these air fresheners under there!

What a pleasant surprise, I love when things like that happen!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Morning, y'all! Hope this finds you doing great! Kinda a long night here....Bambina didn't sleep good, the wind/rain was howling, and our dogs were upset. I bet I got up 15 times from midnight through 6:30. Frustrating, but part of it.

Today, NCAA basketball, racing, and baby girl.

I hope you're having a relaxing day!

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Happy Sunday Snowflake!!!

I love Bentley!

Awww, thanks!

Uh-oh! The first step to full-scale domination!

cheesy

 

[brent]

It's still cold with plenty of snow in Ottawa. Kim and I had meant to go to Tinseltown, Ottawa's Christmas Emporium, two weeks ago, but she threw out her back (again). She's feeling better now, thankfully. Some great news came of this... I was talking to the owner and he informed me that they purchased the store next door! They already have one store for really nice handcrafted/homemade household items that is attached to Tinseltown. But, with this new purchase, they will be expanding/doubling their Christmas decorations and items! This will be just in time for Christmas In July! I'm quite excited!!

To share my excitement, I photographed a few new items today at Tinseltown. Despite there being a 40% off sale, I managed to convince myself that I can wait to make some purchases.

Here are a few things that caught my eye!

A red Christmas Tree:

A really nice wreath stand:

Elves!!