Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Holiday]

Good evening, Holiday!
Thanks so much, you're the best
Stay warm and safe out there!
And thank you for the prayers. Warming my car up has helped keep the warnings at bay so far, fingers crossed that continues to do the trick.
More prayers being sent up for Mom, you, and your family <3
xx


I'm happy to hear that! Lucky ducks @ Florida!

Silly girl!! Hugs to Gracie!

Good morning SF!
Fingers crossed your vehicle keeps running like a champ!!
I agree - lucky ducks...although I can't imagine Christmas in Florida. LOL! I think my chances of a white Christmas are better in Ohio than in FL!
Thanks for the continued prayers!!
Hope you have a wonderful FRIday!

 

[Holiday]

OMG! I want them!

I would take that Emmy home in a heart beat!! Kelly better keep an eye on her when I'm around. Ha ha!!!

 

[Martine]

Good morning MMC! Merry, Happy Friday!! YAY!!!!!

Emma came over last night, just to give her a break from being "cooped up" at moms house all week - we drove around to see some lights & then she wanted to relax at our house with Christmas lights & cocktails (Yep, @snowflake22 she chose Lienie's Berry Weiss & she loved it!) We had such a nice visit. I just ♥ her! I get off work at noon today & I'll head home to let Miss Grace out & then I'll be heading to moms to spend the day/night with her. I feel like I'm bringing everything but the kitchen sink along - hoping to get some cooking/baking done! My SIL is going to relieve me at 8am tomorrow - I'll head home to get things ready for cookie day with my friend & her daughters! We also have a wedding tomorrow AND our neighborhood house hopping tomorrow night! I just want a nice relaxing cookie day - nothing else - doesn't look like that's going to happen! Sunday is Christmas at my in-laws! Going to be a fast & busy weekend!

Still need to figure out what I'm going to make for mom & I for supper tonight - and bring those ingredients along too!

Starting out today at 7º - BRRRR! Supposed to get some snow, then freezing rain overnight...and then 42º tomorrow with rain (yuck) - crazy weather!

Everyone, have a wonderful day!!!!

I hear you on wanting to find time to bake. I have nothing done. Time is just rushing by. Hope your mother is doing better each day. Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

So cute!!
Have fun baking the rest of the peanut brittle!
Stay cozy & safe!!


Oh my goodness, so sweet!! <3


Have a great night, Holiday!
Enjoy the time with your sister!

I made 6 batches of peanut brittle yesterday (11 total) ALL DONE! (I think!) I have it all divided up & ready to be shared!!!

 

[Martine]

So it has warmed up some, it's now -26°C/-14°F. David just had the results of his MRI, he has two intra-muscular tears. So physiotherapy for two weeks and then they will see if he can go back to work with light duties. Happy that he doesn't need surgery.

 

[made582]

So it has warmed up some, it's now -26°C/-14°F. David just had the results of his MRI, he has two intra-muscular tears. So physiotherapy for two weeks and then they will see if he can go back to work with light duties. Happy that he doesn't need surgery.

Glad to hear that he doesn't need surgery!! I hope the therapy helps quickly!!

 

[made582]

Good morning ~
Happy Friday!
I still didn't finish my Christmas shopping, I'll be heading back out today. I usually love the hustle and bustle but I must start earlier next year. I'm getting too old, I would prefer a more leisurely pace! My husband and I will be attending his company's Christmas party this evening, I'm looking forward to it!
Hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
Oh and Maggie got the cutest Rudolph bow at the groomer yesterday ~

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Adorable!!!

Hope you can finish your shopping today and have a great time at the party tonight!!

 

[NcGunny]

Single digits are very exciting! (But too soon to suit me!)

Seems like everybody is saying that Merry! Like I said before..most people wait 10 1/2 months to start celebrating so a month and a half will just fly by.

 

[made582]

Good morning MMC! Merry, Happy Friday!! YAY!!!!!

Emma came over last night, just to give her a break from being "cooped up" at moms house all week - we drove around to see some lights & then she wanted to relax at our house with Christmas lights & cocktails (Yep, @snowflake22 she chose Lienie's Berry Weiss & she loved it!) We had such a nice visit. I just ♥ her! I get off work at noon today & I'll head home to let Miss Grace out & then I'll be heading to moms to spend the day/night with her. I feel like I'm bringing everything but the kitchen sink along - hoping to get some cooking/baking done! My SIL is going to relieve me at 8am tomorrow - I'll head home to get things ready for cookie day with my friend & her daughters! We also have a wedding tomorrow AND our neighborhood house hopping tomorrow night! I just want a nice relaxing cookie day - nothing else - doesn't look like that's going to happen! Sunday is Christmas at my in-laws! Going to be a fast & busy weekend!

Still need to figure out what I'm going to make for mom & I for supper tonight - and bring those ingredients along too!

Starting out today at 7º - BRRRR! Supposed to get some snow, then freezing rain overnight...and then 42º tomorrow with rain (yuck) - crazy weather!

Everyone, have a wonderful day!!!!

Emma is a very smart lady!!

Wow!! Sounds like a busy weekend!! Hope you can get your baking done!!

 

[made582]

Good morning everyone. Like many of you, we are going to be hammered by that arctic blast! Out high is unseasonably warm today at 67, then tomorrow we are well below freezing with a low of 10! Wowzers!

I hope y'all stay warm and cozy. Have a blessed Friday.

Hope you have a great weekend, Ryan!!

 

[Holiday]

Today was another really nice sit around the house, Christmassy Day! The final paperwork for the refi went smoothly, and we might even get to keep some additional money we thought we would have to give back. It is from the house insurance because we changed that too during the refi. If we cannot keep it, no big deal, but what I nice little Christmas gift if we can! Plus, we did not have to make a December house payment and do not need to pay January's payment either! Next payment is February. That is a nice chunk of change back in the old wallet.

It seems strange to have to head back to school tomorrow. Oh well, just one day and then the weekend. Then three days next week and those are easy for me, just giving semester exams.

Have a great evening!

How nice to skip a couple payments - right at Christmas! Hope you get to keep the insurance $$ too!

Hope your day back to work goes well! Can't believe NEXT week is Christmas week! YIKES!

Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

I have nearly completed my university degree and am job searching. Where do I find current job openings at Santa workshop in the North Pole?

 

[Holiday]

Good evening,

Bracing for an incredibly cold night, temp are supposed to reach 0*f, with wind chill reaching -20*f. Brrrrrrr.

JP had his holiday concert tonight, he did well playing percussion.

Time for sleep.

Goodnight, everyone

Hope you're staying warm! Glad the concert went well!
Have a great day!

 

[made582]

Remember, Darlene Love will be on The View this morning!!!

the snow's comin' down
(Christmas) I'm watchin' it fall
(Christmas) lots of people around
(Christmas) baby, please come home

Oh yeah, nothing beats Love!!!

 

[made582]

Last year's performance to get you warmed up!!

 

[Holiday]

Morning! Wow it's cold out...but it's going to warm up a bit this weekend with some snow and then rain. My brother's flight is set to arrive 5AM Saturday but the snow is supposed to start tonight around 2AM. I'm not sure if he's going to be delayed or not. My Christmas Party was a lot of fun. It always is. Today is Friday thankfully and although this will be a busy pre-Christmas weekend it also should be a fun one. Have a great Friday!

Hope your brothers flight is right on time!!! xx So exciting!!!

 

[Holiday]

Its a bitter 3° here and very windy at times. Still sporting my shorts from summer but I feel its drawing to a close..lol

BRRRRRR! I hope you are INSIDE with them shorts!!!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning ~
Happy Friday!
I still didn't finish my Christmas shopping, I'll be heading back out today. I usually love the hustle and bustle but I must start earlier next year. I'm getting too old, I would prefer a more leisurely pace! My husband and I will be attending his company's Christmas party this evening, I'm looking forward to it!
Hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
Oh and Maggie got the cutest Rudolph bow at the groomer yesterday ~

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Oh Miss Maggie, you are just too cute!!! *LOVE*
Hope you get your shopping "wrapped up" (ha ha) quick. Have fun at the party tonight! But 1st, have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON 2016 DAY 34 **


Good Morning, Completely Crazy Christmas Comrades, Confidently Counting Carefully!

And do my eyes deceive me??
NO!
It's true.
Just look:
Days to Christmas Day: 9 (SINGLE DIGITS!!)
(They are here. They are really here. Single Digits to Christmas Day!
Will wonders never cease?)


Well, Santa may not be here yet but Old Man Winter surely is.
We have started out this not-yet-officially-winter morning at 24 degrees and will not get out of the 30's all day.
Down into the 20's again tonight before things moderate tomorrow.


But, regardless of the weather, you have a Fabulous Friday, Friends.
OK?

Seems impossible we are down to single digits!!!
Have a great day crown!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Friday! And Happy Weekend-Before-Christmas-Weekend!

Also seem impossible it's the weekend before Christmas weekend! How did that happen?