Christmas Countdown - 2015

[snowflake22]

Good evening Snowflake!
Love that picture!
Hope you have a cozy and merry night too!
xo

Thank you!
Xo

 

[snowflake22]

Goodnight Snowflake, sweet dreams!
xo

Goodnight, HmG!
Sweet dreams!
xo

 

[HomemakinGirl]

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A friend of mine gave me this book to read. Has anyone heard of this book? It's supposed to be a really good read.

Hope you enjoy the book e_xander!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Hope you all sleep well!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Thank you!
Xo

You're welcome!
xo

Goodnight, HmG!
Sweet dreams!
xo

Thanks Snowflake <3

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Hope you all sleep well! View attachment 17682

Hope you do too SnowflakeMom!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Goodnight MMC!

 

[Edge612]

I also have exciting news--I'm going to learn how to be a grant writer as well, and work is funding my education! Woohoo! It's going to be a wonderful 2016!

Congrats!

 

[Edge612]

Good Night MMC...Xmas Eve Eve (doesn't get much closer than that)...

 

[xmas365]

Had a close call driving home from Ottawa. I was driving and we had passed through a small community on the hwy. There was a car fairly close behind me and a transport behind that car. When the hwy divided into two lanes on the other side, I started to move over a bit to the right to give the car and transport a chance to pass on that side if they wanted to.

All of a sudden, a car going in the opposite direction crossed way over from its right side to the outside lane and veered into my lane. It was heading toward me on an angle. I maintained control of the wheel, tapped my brake to warn the driver behind me and lowered my speed to use the shoulder to get out of that dangerous situation.

The driver suddenly veered off into the passing lane on his side of the hwy. My husband was a bit freaked out and I was calm. He couldn't get over my reaction; he thought I'd cover my eyes with my hands. I said, "I'd never let go of the steering wheel; what good would that do?"

Not sure what happened, my first thought was a suicide attempt, but he should have waited for the transport or perhapps he was having a heart attack. Since the driver was able to regain control to avoid the collision, I'm guessing he dropped a cigarette and took his eyes off the road or was texting and driving. It sure seemed like it was intended at the time. If I wasn't paying attention, I would not have seen him coming and been able to make a quick decision to avoid the collision. Thankfully the roads were dry.

The car and transport that were behind me slowed down and kept their distance behind me for a minute or two and I noticed the transport had two people in it and I imagine one of them was reporting the erratic driver. I thought I'd wind up dreaming about it during the night, but it never crossed my mind. I wonder if the driver got any sleep.

My husband and I discussed how horrible it must be for emergency services to arrive upon an accident that could have easily been avoided especially over the holidays. Way back early in his career, Number 1 son came upon an elderly couple that had succumbed to their injuries and the station wagon was full of Christmas presents.

For those who may recall, I had a fear of driving because my mind never seems to shut down so I thought I'd have a hard time concentrating on the task of driving and would never "bounce back" if I caused an accident that took another life. It's no longer my driving I worry about.

For those people driving over the Christmas holidays, be aware and stay safe!

That sounds quite scary, I am glad you were able to remain calm and avoid the possible accident.

 

[xmas365]

this is what our weather is like today...

this is what it should be like...

I would really like some of that white stuff now, it is supposed to be about 70*f on Christmas eve here. I have warned people at work if they see a fat, bearded man in a speedo in their house putting gifts under the tree it is probably Santa.

 

[xmas365]

It will definitely be green here---we may be around 65F on Christmas Eve. The grass is actually growing green again here---in New England! Still, I expect Winter still has plenty of snow and ice in store. It's just biding its time about when to spring it on us!

Glad to hear you're beginning to feel better. Rest up and take care of yourself.

Sounds like Monday will be our first taste of a wintry mix.

 

[MerryCarey]

Sounds like Monday will be our first taste of a wintry mix.

Out here, the first mention is Tuesday night, a little sleet possibly mixing with rain.

 

[xmas365]

Good Christmassy Morning MMC !

making final list of things to pick up before Christmas. Have some cleaning to do yet.
Got confirmation yesterday that we got the townhouse we had our eye on and will be moving on March 1st. Same complex we are in now, just downsizing.
Still no snow in sight, but Christmas spirits are in full gear !

Have to do some running around this morning then work from noon till 4

Have a fasastically fabulous day everyone !

Congrats!!!!

 

[xmas365]

Just listened to the greetings on this month's podcast! It's my favorite episode of the year, as I love hearing so many of your voices. Each episode is great, and a big thank you to @Jeff Westover for producing it!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

I forgot to call in this year, I am such a turd.

 

[xmas365]

Just wanted to share our families newest little package.... Elliana Kae - my new great niece!

(my sister "Grandma" made the outfit/hat)

So cute!!!

 

[xmas365]

Good morning, friends! Hope you're all enjoying the Christmas season! I'll be honest, with the warmer weather and no snow except a dusting here the other day, it hasn't felt like Christmas much here this year. My family and I have been very busy and I haven't had much time to enjoy it. Some of the traditions that we yearly like to do, we didn't get to do this year, but we did the fun things still like looking at lights, making cookies (just yesterday), and making gingerbread houses.

I'm saddened that I don't get to spend much time on here as well and I thought things would soon start slowing down, but they haven't. I think once the holidays are over, it should. Nittany is growing like a weed and doing pretty with house training. She is still having her moments, but trying! Ella adores her and they got a long very well!

Today I plan on just relaxing with DS and watching Christmas movies, as EA is at school and DH is working and I head back to work tonight for 12 hours for 2 nights, but I am off Christmas Eve, but then I work Christmas night and the weekend, but I'm blessed to at least be home Christmas morning.

Hope you're all doing well! Christmas cards for the exchange will be coming your way as well - they're in the mail! Merry Christmas guys! It is coming!!!!

This season has not slowed down, I am finding it as my boys get older it is getting harder and harder to spend time here.

 

[xmas365]

I also have exciting news--I'm going to learn how to be a grant writer as well, and work is funding my education! Woohoo! It's going to be a wonderful 2016!

Congrats!!!

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

My Christmas vacation is finally here, 3:30 came and I had such a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. We have a lot to do to get ready for our family gathering here on Christmas Eve, so we will be very busy the next day and a half.
I hope you all had a great Tuesday.
Goodnight, everyone.

 

[Ryan]

I forgot to call in this year, I am such a turd.

You may be being a bit hard on yourself.

We still feel the love even if you didn't call in.