Christmas Countdown - 2014

snowflake22 · Aug 22, 2014

sugar142286 said:
Good afternoon, friend! I do have a cup of coffee in hand, but would love to be sitting there with all of you! Beautiful.

Good afternoon, sugar!
Yes, I could sit out there all day!! [emoji169]
Hope you're having a nice afternoon

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sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

snowflake22 said:
Good afternoon, sugar!
Yes, I could sit out there all day!! [emoji169]
Hope you're having a nice afternoon

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I am, thanks! Hope you are too!

sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

Darn rain - my QVC is going in and out!

sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

Bacon salt? Gross!

made582 · Aug 22, 2014

Xmas would love this.

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snowflake22 · Aug 22, 2014

sugar142286 said:
I am, thanks! Hope you are too!

I am =]

Inside!
Har & I took a short walk, but the heat & humidity were too much. I think summer is having it's last hurrah since it's been pretty mild up until this point.

Glad you're enjoying the day!

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Christmas-A-Holic · Aug 22, 2014

Good afternoon! I am glad I looked on here, I had no idea that it was QVC time! Yay!!!

Made, I see your mom got a good report. I am so happy and will continue praying for her to get better everyday!

sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Thanks! I am doing better than I was when the summer first started. At that time I was feeling sad that when the summer was over they were all going back to school and my youngest grandchild will be off to school for the first time. I dwelled on it for a couple of weeks and now feel more prepared. I had to focus on the fun one on one time I plan to have with each grandchild. They love when I do that. We take all 3 of them out together a lot and also schedule one on one time - it makes them feel so special to be alone with grandma and grandpa and they get to pick something to do that is of interest to them! When I take just one grandchild out we make a point to stop at the Dollar Tree on the way home. They get to pick out a toy for themselves and bring their brother and sister home a gift. That way whoever stays behind will be looking forward to a little something when their brother/sister comes home. It doesn't cost a fortune either! lol

The first big event will be for my oldest grandson will be an upcoming air show. My middle grandson was with us at the last air show. That is not that interesting to my granddaughter so we have another day planned for her.

I hope your hubby can adjust quickly to the change. I know how he feels!

I love you're stories and love to hear how you spend you're time with them. You're grandkids I'm sure feel very loved!

We went to "Meet the Teacher" night, last night and that was hard on the both of us, but DH and I both going to be one of the main volunteers in her classroom and I think we are going to volunteer to be the "Head Homeroom" parent (which will help out the teacher with various things when needed), unless someone beats us to it. Sadly, she announced to us last night, she was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. How sad. She had the sub teacher there last night, but not only do we want to be there for EA, but DH and I want to be there to help when needed to for the teacher's sake. She's is going to need it too.

snowflake22 · Aug 22, 2014

Mmm!! Candy cane crunch!!

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snowflake22 · Aug 22, 2014

sugar142286 said:
I love you're stories and love to hear how you spend you're time with them. You're grandkids I'm sure feel very loved!

We went to "Meet the Teacher" night, last night and that was hard on the both of us, but DH and I both going to be one of the main volunteers in her classroom and I think we are going to volunteer to be the "Head Homeroom" parent (which will help out the teacher with various things when needed), unless someone beats us to it. Sadly, she announced to us last night, she was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. How sad. She had the sub teacher there last night, but not only do we want to be there for EA, but DH and I want to be there to help when needed to for the teacher's sake. She's is going to need it too.

That is wonderful, sugar. I'm sure she'll appreciate it greatly. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

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sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

made582 said:
Xmas would love this.

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Yes he would! He would be putting it on wings and frying them!

sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Good afternoon! I am glad I looked on here, I had no idea that it was QVC time! Yay!!!

Made, I see your mom got a good report. I am so happy and will continue praying for her to get better everyday!

Glad you jumped on, CAH! Jump on with the convo!

sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

snowflake22 said:
That is wonderful, sugar. I'm sure she'll appreciate it greatly. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

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Thank you. Even though we only met her twice, my heart just goes out to her. She is such a sweet person and no one should have to go through it, as you know. (((Hugs)))

Christmas-A-Holic · Aug 22, 2014

sugar142286 said:
I love you're stories and love to hear how you spend you're time with them. You're grandkids I'm sure feel very loved!

We went to "Meet the Teacher" night, last night and that was hard on the both of us, but DH and I both going to be one of the main volunteers in her classroom and I think we are going to volunteer to be the "Head Homeroom" parent (which will help out the teacher with various things when needed), unless someone beats us to it. Sadly, she announced to us last night, she was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. How sad. She had the sub teacher there last night, but not only do we want to be there for EA, but DH and I want to be there to help when needed to for the teacher's sake. She's is going to need it too.

Sorry to hear about her having cancer. That is sad. I hope she recovers quickly!

That is great that you both can help out. I use to help out when I could with my kids at school. I had such a good relationship with all the teachers and really missed them when my kids went onto middle school. The teachers were like family to us. It's always good to have that and volunteering is a good way to get to know them!

I had thought about volunteering at my grandchildren's school since they all 3 will be there. I will just have to see what all I have going on before I make the decision.

Christmas-A-Holic · Aug 22, 2014

Did I see that QVC is still playing our "favorite" song, Let It Go??? :lol:

sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

Ryan said:
Good morning friends. I hope you all have a great weekend!

Xmas, I'm praying for you and your family with the loss of your grandma.

Made, still praying for your mom!

Good afternoon, Ryan! Continuing to keep you in my prayers. Hope you're having a great day.

snowflake22 · Aug 22, 2014

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Did I see that QVC is still playing our "favorite" song, Let It Go??? :lol:

Yes!! Haha!! I was thinking of you! [emoji2]

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sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

Holiday said:
GOOD MORNING MMC!!! HAPPY FRIDAY!!

I'm bummed to report that I haven't had a chance to catch up on posts from last night or this morning, but I hope this finds you all well!

It has been a busy morning here at work...and at home! Gracie & I stayed at the lake last night...after she got a bath! She was a muddy mess, so I cleaned her up & out the door we went...and thankfully we did. We got 4 1/2" of rain between yesterday morning & now. Our new crawlspace was flooded & so, so close to coming through our basement window (that they just cut out) & into the finished part of our basement. If we had checked it 20-30 minutes later, we would have had a big ol mess!!! We bailed some water out w/ 5 gallon buckets until our contractors showed up w/ a pump....then they left to get a bigger pump. GEESH! Wew! 1st time I ever had swimming pool at my house! :lol:

I get off work at noon today - heading home to pack up a few things, then off to the lake we go again! I'm going to do some baking out there this afternoon. YAY!!!! Several of us girls took off work Monday & we are staying Sunday night. Lots of snacky type food planned for the weekend. Mmmmm! AND bicycle riding! :- )

Have a GREAT weekend everybody!

Sounds like you have a fun weekend planned! Have a great time!

sugar142286 · Aug 22, 2014

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Sorry to hear about her having cancer. That is sad. I hope she recovers quickly!

That is great that you both can help out. I use to help out when I could with my kids at school. I had such a good relationship with all the teachers and really missed them when my kids went onto middle school. The teachers were like family to us. It's always good to have that and volunteering is a good way to get to know them!

I had thought about volunteering at my grandchildren's school since they all 3 will be there. I will just have to see what all I have going on before I make the decision.

I hope she does too. She didn't reveal anything, except the fact that she has breast cancer, so I'm not sure how long she will be out, once she starts her treatment.

I know EA's teacher told us yesterday, they love when grandparents volunteer too, so if you're up to it, I'm sure your grandchildren would love it! That would give you an opportunity to spend time with them too!