Christmas Countdown - 2011

[Christmas-A-Holic]

The big day is almost here. I am sorry to have been away for so long. (I found a scrapping website and do spend a lot of time there, as well as facebook.)
This weekend my plan is to start digging out the decorations. First weekend of December, so it's time.
Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and Insp have been playing Christmas movies and some of them have been pretty good.
Have a great night!

Welcome back!

So bedtime for me as have to rose at 7 to feed babys so you all have a nice evening and stay safe

I think you mentioned you are feeding birds? I thought I saw that posted somewhere but can't find it.

Well off to get me some hot stuff to drink and time for my weekly wiegh in- it was 350 this time last year and last week it was 215. NOT bad if ya ask me. Still have 68 pounds to go but I will get there. *SMILES*:!!

Congratulations!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

xmas365, I love the avatar! Are you feeling any better? I think my family are all finally feeling better. Everyone has been sick for a month!

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

Feeling better today, watched The Santa Clause on ABCFamily. Back to work bright and early.

Have a great night!

 

[Seawaters]

Here is a link to a Charlotte Observer article about a Thomas Kinkade painting of my NC hometown of Christmastown, USA--McAdenville, NC.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/20...nce-of-christmas-town.html#storylink=misearch

 

[Seawaters]

Slides #3 and 4 are the best.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/20...nce-of-christmas-town.html#storylink=misearch

 

[Christmasstar]

I won second place in the competition!!!

 

[made582]

I won second place in the competition!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Seawaters]

Congratulations, Christmasstar!!!

I won second place in the competition!!!

 

[brent]

The news did a story on how popular these sweater parties are. They mentioned the sweaters can usually be found at thrift stores but everyone is on the hunt for them and paying big bucks for them!

Yes, they are very difficult to find. I think I will be paying a visit to the thrift store sometime this weekend. My fingers are crossed that some are still around... If not, I may be paying a visit to multiple thrift stores!

 

[brittd19]

I won second place in the competition!!!

Congrats!


Merry Christmas to all & to all a good night!

 

[brent]

I won second place in the competition!!!

Congratulations, Star! You should be ever so proud! And, judging by your beaming smile, you certainly are! Great job!!

 

[snowflake22]

well, it is safely at the competition, and at this moment being judged, so it is now safe to post the picture.
The write up that is on the card is below the picture. They put me in the elite section this year (first time for that!)
Awards will be handed out tomorrow.

Santa's Secret Summer Shanty
When things get crazy at the north pole, Santa comes here for a refreshing break. Rudolf came along this time, and now Santa is going to have to do some repairs. Rudolf missed with the star landing so hard he made the shanty tip a bit.(his heart was in the right place!)
Everything you see is edible, even the palm tree trunks are made of one solid piece of gingerbread.
The curtains , flowers, towels and vines are made of gumpaste. The "sand" is made of ground up gingerbread.
Peek inside to see some presents that Santa has hidden here for all his elves and Mrs. Claus so they would not find them!

That's awesome!!! You are so talented!

I went to physical therapy this morning and had a hard time getting through. I then went for the IV Nutrients Therapy, but they wanted to delay it until next Wednesday. So here I sit, exhausted. And hungry after seeing Christmasstar's gorgeous creation. Everyone take care.

Hang in there, Seawaters. We are all thinking of you! Hope you get back some energy soon! xo

Hey guys and gals. Posting from iPhone in hospitAl bed. Appendix ruptured, so I'm gonna be down a couple of days. But rest assured I will
Be back inaction in no time.

Thinking of you, Coach. Saying prayers & sending well wishes your way!

Hi Everyone! I wanted to log in last week to say I just love my MMC Cookbook. And was really happy to see some of my recipes in it. I have been busy with work and also working on getting my tree(s) up. I plan to do a second tree this year and decorate it with vintage ornaments and such. I would like your input on which Angel tree topper I should use this year. Hope everyone is doing good. I still have lots of shopping to do and baking. I just love this time of the year. I am posting a picture on the Angel toppers. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

I like them both, but since I have to pick one, I'd have to say the one on the left, she is beautiful!!

Good evening, everyone! Hope all is well with all of you. Saying prayers for all of you who need them. For all of you who need well wishes, best feel better soon! Know that I am thinking about you.

Nothing new here to report. I was off tonight and did a lot around the house today. I am going to busy tomorrow too. We have to go grocery shopping. I hate doing that, but I guess it has to be done.

My daughter, who just turned 2 in September sang the ABC's tonight to me. Now granted she didn't do it perfect, but she got the whole way through. She's also been counting to 20 this past week to. When she did the the ABC thing tonight, I started balling like a baby. I was skeptical at first about daycare, but it has been a blessing from God for my kids.

Well, I guess I better head to bed. I've only had 2 1/2 hours of sleep since 10 pm last night, so I am dragging. I hope you all have a good night! Talk to you all tomorrow!

You must have been so proud of your daughter, sugar! That is great! One of those memories you'll cherish forever!

Good evening, Christmas family and happy first of December !!

UGH ! work was so tiring tonight. Thank goodness Thursday is my Friday. I DVR'd The Rockefeller Center special and I think my favorite performance on it was Michael Buble. I don't have anything against Justin Bieber - he just isn't my style. Actually, if more kids felt like he does, it could really make a difference !! I was reading his bio and he is one 17-year-old who actually professes his faith. Anyway, people of our age said the same sorts of things about The Beatles when they came out. I didn't realize how much older some of the singers are getting. Neil Diamond, Carole King, goodness !! Tony Benett, bless him. I really like that man. There is just something about his personality that seems nice.

Wish is lying here beside me peacefully sleeping. I have a fire burning and I have Music Choice on (Christmas music, of course !)

Thursday is my dear sister's birthday. She is going to be 68. I can't wait to give her the presents I got her. She mentioned once that she might like to have some watercolor paints to fool around with. I can remember her always painting and drawing - She taught me how to draw - so I got her a deluxe watercolor kit and an easel and paper !! I hope she is going to like them.

She'll love them! Sounds like a perfect gift for her! Plus they're from you =) Hope she has a beautiful day!

I have to tell you. Do you all remember the fiasco I went through trying to adopt that puppy ?? Well, that lady who has Lola called here this morning ! I didn't answer and let the machine get it. I don't want to go through that whole thing again and get hurt again when she decides she wants to keep her. I just don't think it is right or considerate to back peddle like that....

You're so right, she seems to flip-flop a lot. Glad you looked out for yourself. Did she leave a message? Sending hugs to you guys from Har & I. xo

Kerstig ((hugs)) to you xo Praying for your brother xo

((Seawaters)) I am starting to get worried about you xo I hope you feel better soon !!

Christmasstar - Your cake was Brilliant !!! So wonderful !! xo Good luck !! You have already won top prize if it were up to me ! xo

CAH - I hope everyone starts to feel better in your family soon xo

Dawg - Praying for your dad xo And also for your test results - You deserve the VERY best in everything.

Big ((hugs)) as usual to all the MMC Furkids Including Ella, Snickers, Harlowe, Snowball, Scooby, Sasha, CAHs furkids, Xmas' kitties, and all furkids everywhere xo

Goodnight Christmas family ((HUGS)) to you

PS: Coach - Praying you feel better soon !! A ruptured appendix is nothing to play around with - I am so glad they caught and that you must have had an angel watching over you because once they rupture things can get very serious xo

Here is a link to a Charlotte Observer article about a Thomas Kinkade painting of my NC hometown of Christmastown, USA--McAdenville, NC.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/20...nce-of-christmas-town.html#storylink=misearch

That is so cool! I love his work!

:rudolph:

 

[made582]

Goodnight Everyone!!!!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Evening, Christmas Family!!

I finally got caught up on here...phew! :smile:

I missed you guys today.

It has been one long day. Work is so overwhelming right now. The beginning of the month is always tough, there's a lot of things I have to track and submit to our DOA (airport work), and we had a four hour meeting this morning about new laws & regulations, etc. I can barely keep up. Payroll came late, too. So behind & stressed.

The cold front finally blew in! We had 50-60 mph wind gusts today, rain, clouds, and it only reached 50 degrees. There was some sleet, too! I was probably the only one who liked it! Highs for the weekend are in the 40's. It's about time. I want to walk in a winter wonderland

Hubby got the rest of the outdoor lights done, they looks great! I came home from work to my DH & the neighbor admiring them. (They helped each other with the roof lights) I called them honorary Griswolds & they got a kick out of it. Maybe my hubby finally found the true spirit of the season!

I bought a really cute Christmas Story mug last night @ Walgreens. The handle is the leg part of the lamp :lol:

Well, I think I'm going to turn in & get a good night's sleep. It's almost Friday! Thank God! Have a jolly, Christmassy evening!

 

[shellie12]

I won second place in the competition!!!





You have talent star

 

[shellie12]

cm3....I have to tell you. Do you all remember the fiasco I went through trying to adopt that puppy ?? Well, that lady who has Lola called here this morning ! I didn't answer and let the machine get it. I don't want to go through that whole thing again and get hurt again when she decides she wants to keep her. I just don't think it is right or considerate to back peddle like that....

hi cm3 your right .! she has some nerve i have to say after the way she messed you about. did she leave a message. as she might phone back again. maybe she was ringing to wish you a merry christmas lol
Suppose if i was in our boat i wood be curious to know what she was looking but at the same time i wood not want to go down that road again so wood be weary.

 

[shellie12]

Thought for once i wood check in befour my day starts. its 6.15 am here
Want to get a good start with stuff for he shop and hopeing to get at the outdoor decor.
It looks a nice morning i think .its still dark.listenin to christmas radio
Friday again ! 3 more weeks to the big weekend seems to be going so fast
Hope you all are good and have a great day.
Time for a cuppa so check with you later
stay safe

 

[Solice]

Good morning everybody
Im sick today but have 'the list' to do anyway.
And som appoitments and shopping to do, and baking.
I LOVE this time of year, and want December to slow down...

Wishing YOU a wonderful day! =)

 

[Binger]

HAVING COFFEE in the MONTH OF DARLENE LOVE<<

YABBA!

 

[Binger]

Coach and made>>> countdown 21 days

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yabba!