Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Holiday]

Sorry that I have been away, I was sick all last week and still trying to get my energy back. Been online some but didn't get time to spend here. I just wanted to stop by to say hello to all, how much I miss you all and hope all is well! I have a lot to do this week getting ready to host Thanksgiving at my house, expecting 17 people so far and a few others might show up as well. If I get a chance to just sit still I will try to catch up with some of you!

Thanks for the emails checking on me! I should have at least posted here to let you all know what's going on! Hugs to all!!!

I hope you are feeling better CAH!! And I hope your Thanksgiving prep goes well!!

 

[snowflake22]

Thank you snowflake!


Thanks again!

You're welcome!!

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks! My sisters all said they struggle to get 1 tree up, so they didn't want it. Crazy peeps!

 

[snowflake22]

Sorry that I have been away, I was sick all last week and still trying to get my energy back. Been online some but didn't get time to spend here. I just wanted to stop by to say hello to all, how much I miss you all and hope all is well! I have a lot to do this week getting ready to host Thanksgiving at my house, expecting 17 people so far and a few others might show up as well. If I get a chance to just sit still I will try to catch up with some of you!

Thanks for the emails checking on me! I should have at least posted here to let you all know what's going on! Hugs to all!!!

Good Morning, CAH!
Sorry to hear that you've been sick. Praying for you!
Hope you feel much better soon!
We are hosting Thanksgiving, too. Hope all of your prep goes well!
(((Hugs)))

 

[Holiday]

Very nice tree. I hope you enjoy it and have hundreds of more presents in the years to come under it.

Thanks Edge!

 

[Holiday]

Good evening, dear friends~
Hope you have a cozy & Merry night!

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Love this pic!

 

[snowflake22]

Love this pic!

Me, too! The epitome of cozy!!

 

[Bradmac]

Sorry that I have been away, I was sick all last week and still trying to get my energy back. Been online some but didn't get time to spend here. I just wanted to stop by to say hello to all, how much I miss you all and hope all is well! I have a lot to do this week getting ready to host Thanksgiving at my house, expecting 17 people so far and a few others might show up as well. If I get a chance to just sit still I will try to catch up with some of you!

Thanks for the emails checking on me! I should have at least posted here to let you all know what's going on! Hugs to all!!!

I hope you feel better soon! It sounds like you're going to need all your energy!

 

[MerryCarey]

Before I try to get caught up I have some pictures to share. 1st of all from the wedding - this is my little buddy, he was the ring bearer....he is SO stinking funny!!! It's not possible to look at him w/o smiling!!

He's going to bear watching as he gets older!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Next up ~ my Mom decided she doesn't want the little tree that she had up In her basement anymore so she gave it to me, along with all the snowflake ornaments she crocheted. This is a pre-lit tree & of course, now the lights don't work! So I added my own....


I don't know how well you can see it, but notice the "vintage" (lol) plastic angel on top the tree & also the very old elf under the tree ~ which looks a lot like the modern day "Elf on the Shelf" It just makes me happy to have it, though bittersweet we no longer have Christmas Eve at my parents! Do you have any idea how many hundreds of presents have been under that tree over the last few years??!!

Wow, that's a beautiful little tree! It looks great in all snowflakes! What a great way to display them.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good Morning, dear friends~
Merry Monday!
Wishing you a blessed & beautiful Thanksgiving week!

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Have a wonderful day and week too Snowflake!

Happy Monday, everyone!

My, my, how crazy my past week has been. On Friday we had the cremation of my grandfather and in between and after I had all the correction work to do for work. Luckily, everything is dying down again now so I have some time to unwind today and to think about and focus on all things Christmas

Keeping you in my prayers and I hope you can relax today.

Merry Monday and Happy Thanksgiving week to all my friends across the pond. Happy planning! Hope it all goes well.
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We put the tree up over the weekend and although we didn't get snow, we got good news that is nothing short of a Christmas miracle. Late last year, I mentioned that Mr Festive's department would be facing redundancies. It has been a constant worry and stress not knowing what the future held. On Friday, he was offered a secure role in another department with the same company. The manager there wanted him specifically for the position. The news couldn't have come at a better time with everything else that has been going on and I'm praying that everything goes smoothly.

I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who kept us in their prayers and gave me support and encouragement through out.

Christmas magic is in the air ...

Happy Monday Festive and wonderful news about your hubby! Have a good day!

Good morning everyone!! Happy Monday!

I may have to work, and it may be a Monday, but it's also my birthday and the week of Thanksgiving and a short work week, so I'm not too bummed about it! My husband and I celebrated this weekend since he works today and is on call tonight, so I feel fully loved already!

I hope that each of you has the merriest of days! That would be the best birthday present ever!

See you again soon, hopefully with time to catch up!

Happy B-day DYHWIH!! Hope you have a great day!

Good afternoon everyone

Havent been around much in the last two weeks as ive been busy but hopefully in the run up to Christmas ill be about a little more

Hope you are all well x

Have a great day Irishsnow!

Good morning!
Merry Monday!
Today is my oldest daughters 22nd birthday. My goodness, where did the years go? We're going out for dinner this evening at her favorite restaurant to celebrate!
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and has a great week ahead!

Happy Birthday to your daughter HMG..enjoy dinner and I can't wait to see your trees!

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My beautiful redhead!

Gorgeous pics! You should be so proud!

Good morning MMC! So - it looks like I have 370 messages to catch up on & work too. Whew! Not sure if I can get that all accomplished!
Hope you all had a nice weekend! My nephews wedding was just amazing. We get to church & sit down & I read the back of the program which is a thank you to our family for allowing Adam to wear my Dads wedding ring.

"We would like to give a special thanks to Adams family for giving him the honor of wearing his Grandfathers wedding band. As we exchange vows we will be remembering him & will always keep him in our hearts. We hope to have the same love, faith & hard work that the ring has witnessed. Let it be a reminder of Richards strength & let us carry that with us as we begin our life together here today." ... and that's where the bawl fest began. LOL There was a lot of eye wiping going on the whole mass! It was all good. Very beautiful ceremony! The reception after was so much fun. Breakfast at my nieces was also fun after that....long day, late night! Needed to re-coop yesterday but that didn't happen either. We had Jims extended family's Thanksgiving for lunch & then it was off to my Moms for pizza - my brother/sil leave this afternoon to head back to Cape Cod. The time just went too fast!
I can't believe it's Thanksgiving week!
Have a good Monday gang!

Happy Monday and T-giving week Holiday! Sounds like a great wedding and so nice they thanked you...so sweet!

I never told you all - Gracie had her apt on Friday morning & her blood pressure was a little high. I'm not sure how they can possibly get an accurate reading - she was SO excited. But anyway - they sent her samples to a lab & now we wait for the results! The vet feels they will probably up her BP medicine pending results of her tests. I'm just praying those tests come back good!!! xx

I hope Gracie is ok! Please keep us updated.

Before I try to get caught up I have some pictures to share. 1st of all from the wedding - this is my little buddy, he was the ring bearer....he is SO stinking funny!!! It's not possible to look at him w/o smiling!!

Adorable!

Next up ~ my Mom decided she doesn't want the little tree that she had up In her basement anymore so she gave it to me, along with all the snowflake ornaments she crocheted. This is a pre-lit tree & of course, now the lights don't work! So I added my own....


I don't know how well you can see it, but notice the "vintage" (lol) plastic angel on top the tree & also the very old elf under the tree ~ which looks a lot like the modern day "Elf on the Shelf" It just makes me happy to have it, though bittersweet we no longer have Christmas Eve at my parents! Do you have any idea how many hundreds of presents have been under that tree over the last few years??!!

I love this..it is beautiful!! Growing up we had so many of these vintage elves!

Sorry that I have been away, I was sick all last week and still trying to get my energy back. Been online some but didn't get time to spend here. I just wanted to stop by to say hello to all, how much I miss you all and hope all is well! I have a lot to do this week getting ready to host Thanksgiving at my house, expecting 17 people so far and a few others might show up as well. If I get a chance to just sit still I will try to catch up with some of you!

Thanks for the emails checking on me! I should have at least posted here to let you all know what's going on! Hugs to all!!!

Hope you are feeling better!! Have a great day!

 

[snowflake22]

Have a wonderful day and week too Snowflake!



Keeping you in my prayers and I hope you can relax today.


Happy Monday Festive and wonderful news about your hubby! Have a good day!



Happy B-day DYHWIH!! Hope you have a great day!



Have a great day Irishsnow!


Happy Birthday to your daughter HMG..enjoy dinner and I can't wait to see your trees!




Gorgeous pics! You should be so proud!



Happy Monday and T-giving week Holiday! Sounds like a great wedding and so nice they thanked you...so sweet!



I hope Gracie is ok! Please keep us updated.


Adorable!




I love this..it is beautiful!! Growing up we had so many of these vintage elves!



Hope you are feeling better!! Have a great day!

Thank you, SnowflakeMom!
Hope your day is going well!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Monday Friends!! I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is on Thursday! Just flying by....I am working this week but off on Friday...my company closes so that is nice. Tonight I am headed to the grocery store to get my turkey and all my stuff needed for Thursday. We host and are having about 24 people or so. Everyone brings something so that helps out. Have a good day and will check in with you later!

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Monday Friends!! I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is on Thursday! Just flying by....I am working this week but off on Friday...my company closes so that is nice. Tonight I am headed to the grocery store to get my turkey and all my stuff needed for Thursday. We host and are having about 24 people or so. Everyone brings something so that helps out. Have a good day and will check in with you later!

I know, time is just flying!!!
Happy shopping and preparing =]
Thanksgiving is such a beautiful holiday.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I hope you are feeling better CAH!! And I hope your Thanksgiving prep goes well!!

I hope you feel better soon! It sounds like you're going to need all your energy!

Hope you are feeling better!! Have a great day!

Thank you! Best I have felt in over a week!

Good Morning, CAH!
Sorry to hear that you've been sick. Praying for you!
Hope you feel much better soon!
We are hosting Thanksgiving, too. Hope all of your prep goes well!
(((Hugs)))

Thanks! Been meaning to write you and ask about your father in law. Also Harlowe? Are they doing okay? Enjoy prepping for Thanksgiving!



Sorry all that I just "post and run"! I feel rude not to read over and see how everyone is doing. Trying to get chores done and check in when I can.

 

[Christmasstar]

well, where did that morning go ???
Went out to pick up a few things and now just finished lunch. Working on some stuff for tonight's meeting. Hoping to do some gingerbread house work as well.
Hope you are having a great start to the week !!!

 

[Edge612]

well, where did that morning go ???
Went out to pick up a few things and now just finished lunch. Working on some stuff for tonight's meeting. Hoping to do some gingerbread house work as well.
Hope you are having a great start to the week !!!

Yeah feel like I go to work about an hour ago...but I've been here 6 already.

 

[MerryCarey]

Mmmmboy ... the office potluck Thanksgiving is a big success! Such a bunch of good stuff out there! It's awesome to have co-workers who are good cooks!

 

[brent]

Good afternoon, everyone!

Finally. Victory Monday has returned! It's always good to see the Packers win. Hopefully they can continue their winning ways throughout the Christmas Season!

We have a few clouds in the sky and the wind remains somewhat strong in Ottawa. I awoke this morning to temperatures below freezing.... Yep. We hit about -8c/13f last night for the first time on this side of the year. I had managed to avoid using the scraper to chip-away the frost/ice on the windows until this morning. No real complaints, though. November 23 isn't that bad!

Today should be a busy day. I'm at Russell right now. I only have a half period off, then I have to monitor a standardized test.... something I absolutely do not believe in, but that's not my decision. After teaching, I have to go to the gym for a very quick workout.

Tonight, Kim and I need to get groceries. We had not time yesterday as we did not arrive home from Cornwall until about 4:30. And, of course, the Packers game took precedence over groceries. Priorities, indeed. Then, I have some sporting stuff to play tonight at 8:30. I think I will be sleeping easy tonight.

Well, it's almost time to get to class. I hope everyone has been enjoying their days thus far. The Christmas Season is going strong! Christmas music is finally on the radio here in Ottawa, too. What a great way to start the day! ...and continue throughout the day - I don't even need my iPod!

Merry Christmas!

 

[Festive Spirit]

You're welcome! Glad to hear it!

And Thank you! It's just getting started, but ^ Sam's news made my day! ^

Merry Monday, lovely!!

I bet your tree looks gorgeous!!

That is wonderful news, Sam!
Congrats & best wishes to Mr. Festive!
I'm so happy for you and your family
Continued love & prayers being sent your way~
Yay!!!! Christmas magic for sure!

xx

WONDERFUL NEWS FESTIVE!!!!!! So happy for your family and for your husband!!!!!!!

Congratulations on this early Christmas blessing!

Good morning DoubleA!
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving week ahead!



Good morning Binger!



Good morning Coen!
Continued prayers for you and your family.
I hope you have a nice day!




Merry Monday Festive!
Wonderful news, congratulations to Mr. Festive! So happy for you and your family (((hugs)))
I hope you have a wonderful day!



Happy Birthday DYHWIH!
I hope you have a beautiful day!!!



Happy Monday Edge!
We're so close, I'm super excited too!
Have a great week ahead!



Merry Monday irishsnow!
Hope all is well!
xx

That's WONDERFUL news! I'm so happy for you and your family!

So happy to hear this! And just before the holidays, it's an extra blessing.

I know how you've been feeling. With Mr. laid off and taking temp and freelance work since Oct. 2014, we're hoping for a little magic to come our way.

Thank you, SnowflakeMom!
Hope your day is going well!

Thank you all so very much!! You guys are always there for the ups and downs through out the year so naturally I was happy to share this good news with you.