Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Christmasstar]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON DAY 12 **




Good Morning, Almost-to-Thanksgiving Friends.
(It's so close, you can almost taste the cranberry sauce!)

Days to Thanksgiving: 2 (THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW!!)
Days to Christmas Day: 31 (1 MONTH FROM TOMORROW!!)


Well, it's downright cold at this hour here in the capital city, where we stand at 33 degrees.
We had a chilly day yesterday despite plenty of sun. At least there was no precipitation of any kind.
Warmer weather is on the way, however!


Have a Teriffic Tuesday, Everybody.
And get all geared up for Carl's Thanksgiving bash tomorrow!

 

[Holiday]

what time is dinner holiday ?! LOL
Xoxo
You have a great day too friend ..!

5:30 EST, but the grazing begins anytime after 2:30!

 

[Holiday]

Hope Kimmie is better!! My boxer ate almost an entire cake a few weeks ago..he stole it off the counter. Of course, it I did not even seem to phase him...lol


Have a wonderful day Holiday and great night...sounds like it will be so much fun!! I am getting excited for the holiday too cannot believe only 2 more days.



How awesome big Congrats to them for being in the parade and meeting Brad!! I love their smiles...such pretty girls!

An entire fruitcake?? I guess he liked it! OMGosh! So funny! (since it didn't bother him!)
I'm excited for the holiday season too!!!

I can't imagine how excited they all are in NYC!!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning MMC...Not up too much today just working and I am going to hit the gym this afternoon for a quick workout. I went to the grocery store last night and got my 24lb turkey! I passed 3 houses and they already had their Christmas lights on. They looked so pretty!
Hope you all have a blessed day....cannot believe in 2 days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving!

I haven't seen many houses with their lights on yet, but I have spied a few tree's in houses all lit up! Love it! Have a great day SnowflakeMom!

 

[Holiday]

Thanks! This is the first time I have ever been ahead of schedule! Maybe I have been working too hard since I got over my cold because it just hit me that I think I need a nap! I went to work over the weekend while I was still feeling bad so it's hitting me all at once. The Arboretum might be put on hold and going to rest a bit! Another reason to be thankful I am ahead of schedule!

I will try to check back in shortly. Have a blessed day all!

Take that nap! You'll be glad you did when you have the extra energy for Thanksgiving!!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good morning MMC! Happy Thanksgiving Tuesday!! I can't believe there are only 2 nights left to prepare before the big day! Crazy! Tomorrow night my sisters/nieces/Mom/mil are going to see the play/musical Mama Mia, so last night we went to Moms to watch the movie Mama Mia....now I'm really excited for tomorrow night. It's so entertaining! But that only leaves TONIGHT to get things ready for Thanksgiving! Good thing I'm not hosting! I was supposed to bring a pumpkin roll & sausage dressing to my sisters on Thursday but my sil said she has so many cupcakes left from the wedding & my sis has 3 pumpkin pies we probably won't need the pumpkin roll so I'm going to make sweet potato soufflé instead! YUM! I'll make the sausage dressing tonight (crock pot) so all I have to do is turn it on Thursday - and I can make the soufflé while watching the Macy's parade! But tonight I have got to get to the grocery. UGH! I don't mind the grocery during the holidays but I really need a Kroger trip this time & that place is just nuts!
Ok, enough babbling from me!! I must be getting excited. HA! Have a wonderful day MMC!

that is a wonderful and fun play you will love it !
we are going to be watching the parade here too, we never miss it .
your dinner is sounding wonderful, enjoy your family time !

 

[Christmasstar]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

It's cold down here! I had so much ice on my windshield, I had to scrape it off. That's pretty unusual for us in November!

Mama called to say that she's made an agreement to buy a lawn mower today, and wants me to take her with my truck and a trailer to get it this morning. My truck is such a mess. Lulu is the only one who rides with me, so I pretty much live like a bachelor in it, with Pepsi cans, chip bags and candy wrappers everywhere. I have to go clean it our real quick, so Mama doesn't disown me.

I hope y'all have a great day!

LOL, whenever my mom wants a ride somewhere I also have to quick clean out the van !
I doubt if she would disown you, you are much to handy to have around !

 

[Christmasstar]

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
I can't believe I forgot to tell you guys - my friends daughter will be in the Macy's parade this year. If you happen to be watching, keep your eyes peeled for "Boyd Dance Studios":
A BIG Congratulations to members of our
Performing Arts Company. They were selected to be apart of the dance company performing on NBC in the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!

My friend & 2 of her daughters are in NYC now & look who they ran into...(my friends daughter is the one closest to Brad)

I can't imagine how excited they are!!

wow, how exciting, I know someone who knows someone who is a relative of someone they know who is in the parade !! We will keep our eyes open for them.
That is my second most favourite parade to watch this time of the year. (The Toronto Santa Claus parade is my favourite)

 

[Christmasstar]

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
I can't believe I forgot to tell you guys - my friends daughter will be in the Macy's parade this year. If you happen to be watching, keep your eyes peeled for "Boyd Dance Studios":
A BIG Congratulations to members of our
Performing Arts Company. They were selected to be apart of the dance company performing on NBC in the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!

My friend & 2 of her daughters are in NYC now & look who they ran into...(my friends daughter is the one closest to Brad)

I can't imagine how excited they are!!

LittleCS just saw Brads picture, she is so jealous !

 

[Festive Spirit]

Glad to hear Mr Festive has was able to stay with his company.

Thanks Xmas. I hope your work day soon passes and you can enjoy your thanksgiving break. It must be SO busy!!! Have a great time.

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks! This is the first time I have ever been ahead of schedule! Maybe I have been working too hard since I got over my cold because it just hit me that I think I need a nap! I went to work over the weekend while I was still feeling bad so it's hitting me all at once. The Arboretum might be put on hold and going to rest a bit! Another reason to be thankful I am ahead of schedule!

I will try to check back in shortly. Have a blessed day all!

Sounds like a wise plan, rest well & take care!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good Morning MMC...Not up too much today just working and I am going to hit the gym this afternoon for a quick workout. I went to the grocery store last night and got my 24lb turkey! I passed 3 houses and they already had their Christmas lights on. They looked so pretty!
Hope you all have a blessed day....cannot believe in 2 days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving!

That is a BIG turkey lol! How exciting! Wishing you and your family a great thanksgiving. Enjoy!

I have seen two houses in my area that has decorated. It inspired me to get my window lights up yesterday!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!! We are off to a chilly start but we are going to get up into the 50's today. So not to bad. I'm going to be spending my day boiling eggs, chopping celery and onion, peeling and cutting up carrots, making cranberry sauce, toasting some bread for the stuffing, and what ever else I find to get ready. I'm thinking of making cupcakes up too for my niece's to make into turkeys on Thanksgiving morning. They love doing stuff like that. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!

Your menus sounds delicious and I love the cup cake idea! How fun! Have a wonderful thanksgiving Made. Best wishes.

P.S. If you have any leftovers .... forward it to me

 

[Festive Spirit]

Here I go again, "post and run". Sorry, got to go in a few!

I can say one thing that I didn't think would happen but I am ahead of schedule!!! Since I am hosting Thanksgiving I am usually running crazy up until that day getting everything ready. I managed to get a whole lot done yesterday so today I can chill a bit today, that way I can be ready for a lot of cooking tomorrow. My mom and I might go take a walk at the Arboretum today and grab some lunch. I am very excited that my oldest grandson will be joining me tomorrow to help bake and cook! We will have the Christmas music blaring so we can sing along and maybe dance around a bit - Lol! That's a must! Maybe when I get home I can actually read over the forums a bit and catch up with you all!

Have fun cooking and preparing and have a memorable thanksgiving with your family! Best wishes!

 

[Christmasstar]

Here I go again, "post and run". Sorry, got to go in a few!

I can say one thing that I didn't think would happen but I am ahead of schedule!!! Since I am hosting Thanksgiving I am usually running crazy up until that day getting everything ready. I managed to get a whole lot done yesterday so today I can chill a bit today, that way I can be ready for a lot of cooking tomorrow. My mom and I might go take a walk at the Arboretum today and grab some lunch. I am very excited that my oldest grandson will be joining me tomorrow to help bake and cook! We will have the Christmas music blaring so we can sing along and maybe dance around a bit - Lol! That's a must! Maybe when I get home I can actually read over the forums a bit and catch up with you all!

you sound very busy, but it will so worth it when you get to sit down for a great time together.
Dancing to Christmas music is the best !!

 

[Christmasstar]

So true!
We had our office potluck Thanksgiving yesterday, and there's still pies, loaf cakes, tarts, and other goodies in the kitchen (some still unopened!) that people are noshing on for breakfast! Plus plenty of good stuff at home in stock for Thanksgiving Day.

the leftovers are great for munching on !

 

[snowflake22]

Don't forget! Tonight, ABC, 8:00 CST
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!

 

[Bradmac]

No oreo wrappers? Have a great Eve of the Eve of Thanksgiving Brad.

No, I hide the Oreo evidence quickly. Don't want Nancy to know how many I actually eat.

 

[Bradmac]

LittleCS just saw Brads picture, she is so jealous !

There's no need for jealousy! There's plenty of me to go around!

oh. You mean that Brad.

 

[snowflake22]

There's no need for jealousy! There's plenty of me to go around!

oh. You mean that Brad.

Ha ha!