Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Martine]

Happy Friday Eve!
Just work for me and I am going to get in a workout.
My daughter has basketball practice tonight otherwise should be a quiet night.
Hope you all have a great day!

Have a great day as well SnowflakeMom!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning MMC !

Its begining to look a lot like Christmas around town
this is where I work...

this is down town at our city hall, which now also has the tree up so have to go and take another picute

and of course have to show off the new decorations again

Our Santa parade is next weekend !!!
Only thing we need now is some snow

Love it! ♥♥♥
Hope you get some snow for the parade!!
Have a great day CS!

 

[nmc42088]

Morning all! Hope you're having a great day! I've fallen into a bit of a slump lately but am trying to work my way out of it. This weekend my town kicks off Christmas with an annual parade that has santa arriving at the end. I've taken my son the last two years but he was too small to really know what's going on. I think this year will be the first year he will really enjoy it and I'm super excited for that. I love all of you and am so happy I get to come here and read all of your words. Cheers!

How old is your son? My daughter just turned 3. I think this year she is more aware and very excited. -The town where her dad's parents live does a Christmas parade with fire trucks each year. The fire trucks are decorated with Christmas lights and Santa comes at the end.

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday morning! Woke up congested, sneezy and with a bit of a scratchy throat. I hope it's just allergies. My brother and father are coming over tonight for some pizza and a relaxing evening. We'll sort out plans for Christmas while they're here. My immediate family and in-laws consist of only my brother and father and David's two parents, so it makes for quite small gatherings. I'm ok with that. I just have to do a bit of tidying up and some vaccuuming before tonight. Wishing everyone a great day!

Praying you aren't getting sick & you feel better quick!
Have fun tonight with your Dad & brother.

 

[Holiday]

Merry Friday Eve, MMC!!

Merry Christmas!

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Good morning snowflake! Merry Friday Eve!!! Hope your day is going well!

 

[Holiday]

This is our vintage tree, I have collected mid century modern ornaments for the past year from estate sales, antique stores, etc. Family & friends have been a big help in spotting them, too. It's been a labor of love. I wanted to have a tree that reminded me of my childhood.
I also picked out some fabric from the 50's and found a lady who was happy to repurpose it and make me a tree skirt.
The atomic tree topper is from Poland.

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Absolutely gorgeous! I love it! Well done!

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday Morning MMC! One week from today!! It's going to be awesome. Today is 3 months ago that I brought home Rollins. It honestly feels more like 3 years. One month from today my brother from San Diego arrives for Christmas. Everything is coming so fast and happening so fast. Not many "calm" days left in this year of 2016. Enjoy the calm before the Christmas storm!
Have a great day!

So exciting! Have a great day Edge!

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Christmas, Snowflake! Beautiful tree!

Thanks so much, Brad!
Merry Christmas to you!!

Good Morning all! I'm looking forward to teaching my son how to make a pumpkin pie tomorrow. I will get to help him eat it too!

Good Morning, frostyman~
Have fun baking with your son tomorrow

Morning all! Hope you're having a great day! I've fallen into a bit of a slump lately but am trying to work my way out of it. This weekend my town kicks off Christmas with an annual parade that has santa arriving at the end. I've taken my son the last two years but he was too small to really know what's going on. I think this year will be the first year he will really enjoy it and I'm super excited for that. I love all of you and am so happy I get to come here and read all of your words. Cheers!

Morning, Frosty!
Thinking of you~
Enjoy the Christmas parade with your son!
Hugs!

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

It was a difficult night last night. I got a call that a great aunt of mine had fallen very ill and was taken to the hospital. She passed away a short time later. As I was talking with mom about that, I got another call that a high school classmate had died. My goodness. Bless their hearts, they were both good people. My aunt was the sweetest lady in the world.

Tonight, we're supposed to take Elizabeth out for her birthday. We told here we could go anywhere she wanted to go. She chose to go to a restaurant near the University so Jacob could join us, since he has to stay late for a performance. She's such a good girl!

I hope y'all have a great day!

So sorry for your losses, Brad~
Keeping you, your family, and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending hugs.

Hope Elizabeth has a wonderful Birthday & Birthday dinner, how thoughtful and sweet that she chose a place that Jacob could join you guys!

Have a blessed day, friend

He seems to love his tree almost as much as his parents. Taking it out of the bag and everything was quite an adventure for us and him. At first, he wanted to play in the bag, then he realized his tree was returning and couldn't stop playing underneath it!

Love it! So cute and endearing.

Good Morning/Afternoon christmas friends...Hope everyone is having a merry day so far...Its a chilly day here today Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!...Having another relaxing day here today..Been watching christmas movies most of the day.....A week today and you guys across the pond will be celebrating Thanksgiving...Enjoy your day ahead christmas friends

Merry Friday Eve, buddy~
Stay warm today!
Enjoy the Christmas movies!!

How is your other daughter feeling today?

Prayers & {{{{hugs}}} for both of your little girls.

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning all! I'm looking forward to teaching my son how to make a pumpkin pie tomorrow. I will get to help him eat it too!

How fun!!! Hope you both have a great time making wonderful memories!

 

[Holiday]

It sounds like today is a pretty momentous day for you! And I agree, not many calm days left!

I think my calm days are over for the year... LOL

 

[Holiday]

Morning all! Hope you're having a great day! I've fallen into a bit of a slump lately but am trying to work my way out of it. This weekend my town kicks off Christmas with an annual parade that has santa arriving at the end. I've taken my son the last two years but he was too small to really know what's going on. I think this year will be the first year he will really enjoy it and I'm super excited for that. I love all of you and am so happy I get to come here and read all of your words. Cheers!

I hope you can dig your way out of that slump! Have fun at the parade this weekend! So exciting! Have a great day FKB!

 

[Holiday]

Homemade breadsticks?!? How old-school of you! My Elizabeth bakes homemade bread and biscuits, and I love (too much) how much better they are than the store bought stuff. Your coming party sounds great!

I agree - homemade is always better. Sometimes the cornucopia itself doesn't even get eaten but maybe this year it will! Speaking of - Emma makes AMAZING homemade bread!

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

It was a difficult night last night. I got a call that a great aunt of mine had fallen very ill and was taken to the hospital. She passed away a short time later. As I was talking with mom about that, I got another call that a high school classmate had died. My goodness. Bless their hearts, they were both good people. My aunt was the sweetest lady in the world.

Tonight, we're supposed to take Elizabeth out for her birthday. We told here we could go anywhere she wanted to go. She chose to go to a restaurant near the University so Jacob could join us, since he has to stay late for a performance. She's such a good girl!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Oh my goodness Brad. What a sad night! I'm so sorry for your losses. Prayers for all!
Hope you are able to have a nice time going out to eat & at the mountains this weekend. Have a good day!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning, everyone!

I hope everyone had a great time last night at the 'Pines. I couldn't stop eating those red and green fired twinkies. You would think they are just the same as the others, but the red and green just help give me that festive feeling. They are more delicious right now.

I was all prepared to go to the gym yesterday after school, then a few of the Senior Girls Volleyball team members asked me to stay for a bit so they could practice. I was feeling a little run down, so I decided to get a bit of a workout and practice with them. It was super fun. The girls were all really good and it was nice to give them some feedback, too. Their coach was sick on Tuesday and yesterday, so I felt as if I should help them out and not have them miss a practice day.

Today, I am at Immaculata, which is a Catholic High School about five minutes from my house. The school starts at 8:20, which is decent considering I only have to get up at the same time as I do when driving to Russell. Plus, it ends early, which means I can get to the gym much earlier, too! Hooray.

On top of all this, a good old friend received a teaching position at the school about a month ago. I haven't seen her in nearly a decade. Anyway, I surprised her this morning by walking into her class. She didn't know who I was for a second...! We still talk on Facebook every so often, but seeing each other in person is another thing! It was super nice. We had a nice little chat about the teaching world. Good times.

We should be reaching about 10c/50f again today. Another double digit day! The warmer weather should be around until Saturday. Hooray!

OK. I should walk around the room and make sure these students are actually working on their assignment. They've been pretty good thus far. Have a great Thursday, everyone! The first full weekend of the Christmas Season is nearly here!

Merry Christmas, everyone!!

Glad to hear you got a call for today. And how fun to surprise your friend. Have a great day!

 

[snowflake22]

Those candoliers were all over the place when I was little! We didn't have them, but you could see them all over the neighborhood, or ones very similar.

I have fond memories of them, too!
I had been looking for the right ones for awhile, and came across these (I got a set) from an antique dealer on Etsy. They have nice detail of wax dripping, and a Christmas bell on the base. The dealer sold me when she offered to throw in my color choice of C7 bulbs.

My daughter was talking about them too...the price of them on ebay is crazy!



Have a great day Irish!


Have a great day Martine and hope you feel better!


Beautiful tree!!


Thanks Crown...have a great Thursday!



Sweet Gracie!! She looks great...hope you have a great Thursday! That is great you are making cornucopia!


I am so sorry, Brad...prayers for them.
Have a good time celebrating Elizabeth's birthday!


Have a great Thursday, Prancer! These days are flying by!

Thank you, SnowflakeMom!

Have a great Friday Eve!

That is adorable. Loki doesn't knead. He agressively tugs and pulls and scratches at the blankets until he's satisfied with his spot. Differences between cats and dogs.

Harlowe does the same thing, usually in the middle of the night

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning snowflake! Merry Friday Eve!!! Hope your day is going well!

Thanks, Holiday!
It's off to a good start, thanks!

Hope yours is, too!

Absolutely gorgeous! I love it! Well done!

Thank you very much!

 

[MerryCarey]

I love PB toast. Might have to try it with a piece of bacon.

If you do, let me know what you think!

 

[Holiday]

I had to look up what a cornucopia looked like. Yum!

I normally stuff mine with cheese cubes, smoked summer sausage "nuggets", & red & green grapes. It's supposed to look similar to this, but mine usually isn't THIS pretty. LOL

Gracie looks adorable as always. Have a great Thursday, 1 week to go...

Thanks Martine!! ONE WEEK!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning/Afternoon christmas friends...Hope everyone is having a merry day so far...Its a chilly day here today Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!...Having another relaxing day here today..Been watching christmas movies most of the day.....A week today and you guys across the pond will be celebrating Thanksgiving...Enjoy your day ahead christmas friends

Good morning/afternoon prancer! Sounds like you are having another wonderful day. How could it not be, watching Christmas movies!! ENJOY!

 

[MerryCarey]

I agree - homemade is always better. Sometimes the cornucopia itself doesn't even get eaten but maybe this year it will! Speaking of - Emma makes AMAZING homemade bread!

I think anything Emma does is amazing! I'd like to be half as capable as she is!