Christmas Countdown - 2015

[JollyHeather]

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!

Sounds like you had a great time and in need of an extra weekend to re-coop!
Again congratulations and what a wonderful way to honor a special family member by those friendly words.

 

[JollyHeather]

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

Will keep you both in my prayers!(((huggs)))

 

[JollyHeather]

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!!

CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
;-)

 

[JollyHeather]

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??!!

Great tree!

 

[JollyHeather]

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'll feel more energized soon!
Keep you in my prayers!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

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!!!

So nice to see you CAH. Sending prayers your way, hope you're back to feeling 100% soon!

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

Thank you so much!

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!

Merry Monday SnowflakeMom!
I'm hosting Thanksgiving as well, I'll be heading to the supermarket tomorrow morning to finish up my shopping. It's so close!!!
Enjoy the rest of day!

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 !!!

Good afternoon Star!

Good Afternoon, MMC!!!!! It's a chilly day here with a high of 42 predicted this afternoon. We got our first snow on Saturday. It was just enough to cover the grass and roofs but not stick to the roads or sidewalks. So pretty much perfect!!! Then yesterday it was freezing!!!! Brr!!!! I'm in agreement with everyone else that it's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is this week. We are having it at my aunts but I'm pretty much doing all of the cooking. So I just got back from the store and now I'm making my pumpkin rolls. I attempted to do them yesterday but they tore as I rolled them. So far things are going better today thankfully. Tomorrow will be more prep work and then lots of cooking on Wednesday. I hope everyone enjoys the holiday if I'm not back on before then!!!!! Have a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good afternoon Made!
Good luck with the pumpkin rolls and all of your prep work!
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving ♥

Just popped in to say hello. Have a lovely evening all of you!

Wishing you the same K.G.!

Good Evening!
Good to be home here on the countryside in Norway
But I've been awake for over thirty hours so Im going to sleep asap
Goodnight! ♥

Have a good night Solice!

That's neat that we share a birthday!!! She's exactly as old as my youngest sister is! To the day! Happy Birthday to her! Have a wonderful week friend!!!

Thank you so much!
Hope you're enjoying your special day!!!

Hey HMG! Thank you!

You're welcome!

 

[JollyHeather]

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



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.

Just make sure you enjoy the season and take your time to catch up whenever you can! Just great to see you pop in here!

 

[JollyHeather]

I'm not doing a very good job of getting caught up....

YOU'RE HERE!
Yippie!!!!
;-)

 

[snowflake22]

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

 

[DoYouHearWhatIHear]

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

Have a great night yourself! Just saw your Christmas decorations in the other thread--they look beautiful! Your home looks so welcoming and inviting and warm! Great job snowflake!

 

[DoYouHearWhatIHear]

Snowflake inspired me! Have a lovely evening everyone! A lovely Thanksgiving Monday Eve! Rest well, friends!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

We've missed you CAH! Good to hear from you! Hoping your Thanksgiving goes well and you get some time to slip away to come here for some cheer!

Hope you'll feel more energized soon!
Keep you in my prayers!

Thanks to both of you!!!

So happy to hear that, CAH! Continued prayers for your Dad!

And please give Meca some hugs for Harlowe & I!

Thank you!!

Thank you and (((hugs))) back!!!

So nice to see you CAH. Sending prayers your way, hope you're back to feeling 100% soon!

Thank you! How are your fur babies doing??? Been thinking about them.

Just make sure you enjoy the season and take your time to catch up whenever you can! Just great to see you pop in here!

You're right! You know, I tell everyone the same "to take their time and catch up whenever" then when I get behind on everyone's life I feel bad! Lol! Gotta take care of me first then I can do better to stay caught up!

 

[DoYouHearWhatIHear]

Milestone of today: the heat kicked on in our apartment--BRR it's gotten cold outside, baby!

Added the extra comforter last night too. Tis the season, right?

 

[snowflake22]

Have a great night yourself! Just saw your Christmas decorations in the other thread--they look beautiful! Your home looks so welcoming and inviting and warm! Great job snowflake!

Thanks so much, DYHWIH!
Have a wonderful Birthday evening!

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks to both of you!!!



Thank you and (((hugs))) back!!!




Thank you! How are your fur babies doing??? Been thinking about them.



You're right! You know, I tell everyone the same "to take their time and catch up whenever" then when I get behind on everyone's life I feel bad! Lol! Gotta take care of me first then I can do better to stay caught up!

Thank you!!!
And agreed <3
xx

 

[Edge612]

Good Afternoon, MMC!!!!! It's a chilly day here with a high of 42 predicted this afternoon. We got our first snow on Saturday. It was just enough to cover the grass and roofs but not stick to the roads or sidewalks. So pretty much perfect!!! Then yesterday it was freezing!!!! Brr!!!! I'm in agreement with everyone else that it's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is this week. We are having it at my aunts but I'm pretty much doing all of the cooking. So I just got back from the store and now I'm making my pumpkin rolls. I attempted to do them yesterday but they tore as I rolled them. So far things are going better today thankfully. Tomorrow will be more prep work and then lots of cooking on Wednesday. I hope everyone enjoys the holiday if I'm not back on before then!!!!! Have a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving MADE!

 

[MsRose]

Hello MMC Friends
Well my SIL just left for Paris now and my house will be quite over this thanksgiving holiday.
I always think it is a blessings to see your family even if it dosn't fall right on the actual holiday !
Hope Those of you who celebrate thanksgiving are excited for a long weekend **
Yay !!

 

[snowflake22]

Hello MMC Friends
Well my SIL just left for Paris now and my house will be quite over this thanksgiving holiday.
I always think it is a blessings to see your family even if it dosn't fall right on the actual holiday !
Hope Those of you who celebrate thanksgiving are excited for a long weekend **
Yay !!

Good evening, MsRose!!
I hope you had a wonderful day with your SIL
(((Hugs)))
Have a wonderful night!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Good afternoon MMC,

A chill has spread over the city today and the clouds have rolled in...it's quite possibly the first night the heat will kick in for us! Tomorrow's my birthday and the high is only 47!

Getting ready to go to work today for a few hours, unfortunately. This is our busy season. I can't wait for January and February in that regard. I hope I can enjoy the holidays...so much work is going on with both my husband and I that I'm afraid I'll get lost in it all!

I hope the opposite is true for all of you. I hope you enjoy your time today and can relax!

Your tomorrow from yesterday is today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 

[snowflake22]

This is a very festive house near my work!