Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Holiday]

Resilient:
Despite a world that is moving too fast and changing by the minute, we have a community that is steadfast in holding on to the very thing that harkens us back to a simpler time. It is a time of goodwill, and deep values of togetherness, thoughtfulness, and genuine concern and care. We have never "officially" met. Sure, we Facebook, yet we do not physically visit each other. However, we share with one another tragedies and joy. We send each other gifts and notes. We cyber visit and year to year we move ahead united with one thing in common: we love the holidays and we daily think about each other.

I repeat my annual refrain: in a world surely gone mad, we adamantly refuse to become cynical. We are together, we are community, we are genuine, and we are resilient. We are the family of My Merry Christmas.

And so it has come to this: four days until the season.

Beautiful! Love it! So true!! Nice way to brighten a Monday morning!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Hello everyone. I hope you all have a great week!

Same to you Ryan,

Good morning MMC!! Thought I would pop in to say "HI" before I try to get caught up from the weekend! I'm excited to read the special posts! Something to look forward too on a Monday morning! I wanted to check in yesterday, but the day was just busy! I had to get my appetizers ready to roll for my sisters surprise 40th Anniversary party...which they were VERY surprised! It was great! My future nieces shower was good on Saturday - she whipped through them presents - was done in an hour! "you go girl" Our family all went together -we made it a shower & wedding gift - & got her a very nice (big) camera & case she was wanting, along with extra cash to buy a new lens or 2 - or whatever accessories she will need. We told her she is the new family photographer!
I have a busy day today ~ I'm going Christmas shopping with my neighbor ladies tomorrow so I need to find Macy's, Carsons, Kohls, etc coupons....I also need to get to the grocery b/c I don't know if I have enough coffee for everyone in the morning. They are meeting at our house for coffee & cinnamon rolls ~ so obviously I need to make cinnamon rolls too! I don't have time for this work thing today. Ha ha ha!
Have a great Monday MMC!
Here is a pic of a few of my great niece & nephews at the party yesterday - love it! Little cheese balls!

And I'm off to read....

Glad to hear you had such a great time this weekend. Look at those little rascals. They look like they are having a ball! Enjoy shopping tomorrow! Hope you find the perfect gifts!

Good morning, everyone!

The final full week before the Christmas Season has completed. Now, we're into the final sprint. Temperatures in Canada's Capital are a comfortable mid-single digits/40s today. We should reach a high of about 11c/49f. Good stuff for being so close to our favourite Season.

I had a fairly enjoyable, yet busy weekend. In a sense of spending money, it was productive. I had to purchase some winter tires for our new car (we bought it in July). I got a great deal and only spent $370 on winter tires that were only used for about three weeks and regularly retail for about $650. Hooray! Yesterday, I drove about 45 minutes to pickup some steel rims for super cheap. They were only $30 for four.. and they're usually at least $150 for four. Good things come to those that are willing to drive, I guess!

Kim and I also attended our old roommate Mike's wedding shower. His wife's family came up from Florida, so it was a very nice occasion. We were glad to celebrate with them.

This week should be a busy one. As of right now, I am only working today and Friday. I'm really hoping for work to come in for tomorrow and Wednesday. I cannot work Thursday due to having a tooth pulled. Not looking forward to that at all! I need work. Hopefully I can get at least one more day.

Well, here we are, everyone. The Christmas is ready to Blossom. I can't wait. There are only four days left until we can say those two magical words. Have a great Monday!

Good luck with the tooth extraction! You will be able to put behind you soon. Big week ahead!

Good Morning, Everyone! Sunny and 32 degrees here. This Monday is starting out so much better now that I have stopped by and got my Christmas fix. Have a great day!

Good morning! Enjoy your day!

Afternoon everyone

Afternoon!

Good morning everyone, Happy Monday!
I'm heading out soon, I have a few errands to run. Back home after to work on some chores around the house. I have so much laundry to do, I slacked this weekend!
Hoping to do a little online Christmas shopping if I have the time. I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas for the girls, it was so much easier when they were little!
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and has a great week ahead!

I know what you mean. I am struggling with new ideas for my youngest especially as he only just had a birthday! Good luck!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you for the prayers!
She will be seen late this afternoon.
xx

I was just about to ask if you managed to get an appointment. Glad to hear it. Hope it goes well. Thinking of you! Keep us posted! How are you feeling?

 

[Holiday]

Toronto news is doing a live eye at Santas work shop, secret location ! This is where all the floats and costumes are put together for the annual parade.

Sounds cool!!!

Sounds like a FABULOUS day, Holiday! Have fun!!

Thank you! Hope you have a fun day too!!!

Looks like they were having fun in those leaves.

Lol ~ oh yes they were. My BIL got a new drone...you should have seen them when he got that out! They were AMAZED!

 

[Holiday]

SO CUTE!!! Thanks for sharing!
Good Morning, Holiday!
Happy Monday~
It sounds like you had a busy & FUN weekend!
Have fun Christmas shopping tomorrow with your friends!

Thanks snowflake! It was a busy & fun & yet relaxing weekend! We even stayed home Friday & Saturday night - very unusual! Watched the Buckeyes Saturday night. We had plans to go to a friends house, but plans got cancelled! But that was ok...then we were ready for the party yesterday!
Hope your day is going well!

Ha ha!
It was definitely necessary, and Adrian and I laughed about it after we were done! lol

I'm glad it did! It made me so happy to see her having fun!
xx

That's great! She loves Christmas as much as her mama!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning, everyone!

The final full week before the Christmas Season has completed. Now, we're into the final sprint. Temperatures in Canada's Capital are a comfortable mid-single digits/40s today. We should reach a high of about 11c/49f. Good stuff for being so close to our favourite Season.

I had a fairly enjoyable, yet busy weekend. In a sense of spending money, it was productive. I had to purchase some winter tires for our new car (we bought it in July). I got a great deal and only spent $370 on winter tires that were only used for about three weeks and regularly retail for about $650. Hooray! Yesterday, I drove about 45 minutes to pickup some steel rims for super cheap. They were only $30 for four.. and they're usually at least $150 for four. Good things come to those that are willing to drive, I guess!

Kim and I also attended our old roommate Mike's wedding shower. His wife's family came up from Florida, so it was a very nice occasion. We were glad to celebrate with them.

This week should be a busy one. As of right now, I am only working today and Friday. I'm really hoping for work to come in for tomorrow and Wednesday. I cannot work Thursday due to having a tooth pulled. Not looking forward to that at all! I need work. Hopefully I can get at least one more day.

Well, here we are, everyone. The Christmas is ready to Blossom. I can't wait. There are only four days left until we can say those two magical words. Have a great Monday!

Sounds like you got some good deals over the weekend.
Good luck at the dentist & I hope you get some calls for tomorrow & Wed!! Have a great day!

 

[snowflake22]

I was just about to ask if you managed to get an appointment. Glad to hear it. Hope it goes well. Thinking of you! Keep us posted! How are you feeling?

Thank you, Sam. Will do <3

I have a headache, and still feel pretty achy. My left side seems to be affected worse- I have an ear ache, and sore throat. But I am hanging in. I took quite a bit of vitamin C and selenium in the past two days. Thanks for asking.

How are you feeling?

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Everyone! Sunny and 32 degrees here. This Monday is starting out so much better now that I have stopped by and got my Christmas fix. Have a great day!

It's a great way to start the day! Enjoy the rest of yours!

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks snowflake! It was a busy & fun & yet relaxing weekend! We even stayed home Friday & Saturday night - very unusual! Watched the Buckeyes Saturday night. We had plans to go to a friends house, but plans got cancelled! But that was ok...then we were ready for the party yesterday!
Hope your day is going well!


That's great! She loves Christmas as much as her mama!

Thank you, I think she does!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good evening,
The weather outside is frightful! Hectic day again and now it's time to start dinner!
Hope you are all having a good Monday!

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening,
The weather outside is frightful! Hectic day again and now it's time to start dinner!
Hope you are all having a good Monday!

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Enjoy your dinner, and rest of your night~
Hope you stay cozy!

 

[Holiday]

That's a great shot! Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend!



He was, we had a wonderful weekend!

Glad to hear it!!! So fun!

 

[Holiday]

Morning, Holiday! Great pic!!

Thanks Brad!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning everyone, Happy Monday!
I'm heading out soon, I have a few errands to run. Back home after to work on some chores around the house. I have so much laundry to do, I slacked this weekend!
Hoping to do a little online Christmas shopping if I have the time. I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas for the girls, it was so much easier when they were little!
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and has a great week ahead!

Have a great day HMG! Good luck shopping for the girls! xx

 

[Holiday]

Snowflake, here is the recipe for the stuffing-and-cranberry cookies:

Notes: My yield was more like a couple dozen, and it took about 15 minutes per batch at 350 degrees ... if I make them again, I think I'll try them at 375. They don't get very crisp; they're kinda cakey in the middle.

Thanks for sharing Merry! They sound good/interesting!

This time of year I think we all need a sabbatical to just DO CHRISTMAS!

Agree! Agree! Agree!!!!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you for the prayers!
She will be seen late this afternoon.
xx

I'm glad you got her in! I'll be hoping & praying for all good things!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you, Sam. Will do <3

I have a headache, and still feel pretty achy. My left side seems to be affected worse- I have an ear ache, and sore throat. But I am hanging in. I took quite a bit of vitamin C and selenium in the past two days. Thanks for asking.

How are you feeling?

Oh no Stacey, so sorry to hear this! Prayers for your quick recovery. Lots of fluids and rest if you can and continue with the Vitamin C. ((((Hugs))))

I am feeling better. It is slowly improving and I am so grateful. I really hope this is it now ... for all of us at home actually!

 

[Holiday]

Glad to hear you had such a great time this weekend. Look at those little rascals. They look like they are having a ball! Enjoy shopping tomorrow! Hope you find the perfect gifts!!

Thanks festive!
Rascals is a good word for them!

Good evening,
The weather outside is frightful! Hectic day again and now it's time to start dinner!
Hope you are all having a good Monday!

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Stay safe 'n warm inside!! Have a great evening!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you, Sam. Will do <3

I have a headache, and still feel pretty achy. My left side seems to be affected worse- I have an ear ache, and sore throat. But I am hanging in. I took quite a bit of vitamin C and selenium in the past two days. Thanks for asking.

How are you feeling?

Hope you start feeling better as the day goes on! xx

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thanks festive!
Rascals is a good word for them!


Stay safe 'n warm inside!! Have a great evening!

Now I am thinking of the old TV series Little Rascals. Remember that? I used to love that show!