Christmas Countdown - 2011

[ChristmasHeart]

Merry Christmas in July to everyone!

I know I'm not very consistent - but this last break was due to work and going on vacation with my Mom - which, by the way was a 14 hour drive each way - and we listened to Christmas music all the way - both ways! Yup...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

WOW!...I got a new BlackBerry - and MMC shows up even better!

I've been getting more and more into the Christmas spirit these days! My Christmas shopping is coming along so nicely too! I just keep thinking things like "in 2.5 months The Bay will have Christmas Street up" - or "in just over three months I'll be putting up my Christmas Tree and decorations"! Really...it will be here before we know it! How exciting and wonderful is that!

I hope everyong is well - and thinking (and dreaming) Christmas!!!

Got lots of catching up to do!

Have a merry evening everyone!

 

[XmasDreams]

HOwdy all my christmas budddies, i hope everyone weekend was pretty good. Mine went by so fast since i did a whole christmas dinner for the all the wifes family. I put out a lot of the decortains for the day as well it looked great.

 

[Seawaters]

Just got up from a nap! That has been happening a lot this summer. I forgot to tell y'all that I saw a snowman in the desert! It was made of wood and was advertising a Christmas room in one of the souvenir shops. I was cracking up. Tomorrow is PT day for me, and I am not looking forward to it. I have so much to do in my classroom. Hope everyone has a great evening.

 

[ejagno]

Wow, everyone has been super busy. I told DH the other day that I wanted to get alot of maintenance done that we've been putting off before Christmas. He could not believe I was already thinking of Christmas. LOL Hahahaha, we've been married 31 years but that doesn't mean we talk about ME. It's all about fishing, hunting, boating, camping, dogs, kids, finances and his work.

I've been working very hard this week. I retiled my kitchen floor and finished grouting yesterday. I scrubbed and polished my dining room and hallway floors. I touched up some bad grout areas in my main bath. And now I'm taking a break to clean up all the messes that these maintenance projects leave behind.

 

[Meceka]

It's RAINING - like REALLY RAINING! I can't believe it!!!

:dance:

 

[ChristmasHeart]

On FB, I wished everyone a Merry Christmas in July - and announced the 5-month mark...and one of my relatives in New Brunswick commented "must have your tree up by now"! Yup...they all know me well! :

 

[Meceka]

Good Merry Christmas in July evening, MMC!

I spent quite a bit of the day cleaning house while waiting for files to load - got quite a bit done! If I get up early tomorrow, I will do more cleaning and organizing - I really need to figure out what to do with all my books - they are practically everywhere - lol.

Good night and pleasant dreams!!!!!!!!!

 

[CoJack27]

The Christmas spirit lives in July. Every year the day after Thanksgiving all the way up to Christmas, there is a radio station here that does a thing called Christmas Wish. Today they did a Christmas Wish in July. What they do is they give a little Christmas to those that are less fortunate. Many of these wishes are tear jerkers. Here is today's wish.

http://johnjayandrich.krq.com/cc-co...com/18227/podcast/TUCSON-AZ/JJAR-IP/CHRISTMAS WISH IN JULY 7-25-11.mp3?CPROG=PCAST?CCOMRRMID&CPROG=RICHMEDIA&MARKET=TUCSON-AZ&NG_FORMAT=&NG_ID=&OR_NEWSFORMAT=&OWNER=&SERVER_NAME=www.johnjayandrich.com&SITE_ID=163&STATION_ID=JJAR-IP&TRACK=

 

[XmasDreams]

The Christmas spirit lives in July. Every year the day after Thanksgiving all they way up to Christmas, there is a radio station here that does a thing called Christmas Wish. Today they did a Christmas Wish in July. What they do is they give a little Christmas to those that are less fortunate. Many of these wishes are tear jerkers. Here is today's wish.

http://johnjayandrich.krq.com/cc-co...com/18227/podcast/TUCSON-AZ/JJAR-IP/CHRISTMAS WISH IN JULY 7-25-11.mp3?CPROG=PCAST?CCOMRRMID&CPROG=RICHMEDIA&MARKET=TUCSON-AZ&NG_FORMAT=&NG_ID=&OR_NEWSFORMAT=&OWNER=&SERVER_NAME=www.johnjayandrich.com&SITE_ID=163&STATION_ID=JJAR-IP&TRACK=

that is really nice to hear

 

[Seawaters]

You sound busy and determined. Way to go!

Wow, everyone has been super busy. I told DH the other day that I wanted to get alot of maintenance done that we've been putting off before Christmas. He could not believe I was already thinking of Christmas. LOL Hahahaha, we've been married 31 years but that doesn't mean we talk about ME. It's all about fishing, hunting, boating, camping, dogs, kids, finances and his work.

I've been working very hard this week. I retiled my kitchen floor and finished grouting yesterday. I scrubbed and polished my dining room and hallway floors. I touched up some bad grout areas in my main bath. And now I'm taking a break to clean up all the messes that these maintenance projects leave behind.

 

[ballcoach]

Johnor, I'm praying of you.

 

[ballcoach]

Whew....talk about tired!!!! I'm wore out. Christmas shopping, work, exercise, yard work, football coming back. It's enough to wear out a man. Went to the chat last night, was there for a minute and then I got booted. Can't figure it out. Anyone else have any problems? sounds like there are some great ideas out there...everyone needs to try to attend the next one.

See yall before bed!

 

[Seawaters]

Hope everyone has a great evening. Did anyone get/give Christmas gifts today? See y'all tomorrow.

 

[brittd19]

i did not receive or give any gifts.. however.. i did work my butt off making funds to go towards christmas hahaha!!

 

[Laney]

Hey everyone! CIJ is about to wrap up and I hope you've all had a great day!

I did in fact receive a gift today! I just want to give a GIANT THANK YOU to my anonymous Christmas friend that gifted me a premium membership today!!! What a present to get on Christmas in July cheesy

I did get to finish decorating the cookies today after work, but we were a little tight on time because I had to stay a bit late at work. They were still great, but we just did white frosting with various Christmas sprinkles. Everyone at small group loved them.

I also got the opportunity to gift some of my cookies to a friend. She had left a platter at my house a couple of weeks ago when I had a bbq, so I decided tonight was the night to return it - with Christmas cookies included! She was so surprised and excited. Glad to share a little Christmas spirit!

Johnor - I just want you to know that I am praying for you and your MIL and the whole family. This has been such a hard year and I know how hard that must be. Just know you can always come to us and we'll be here.

Okay, its time to head to bed. Have sweet, Christmasy dreams and thanks again to the wonderful friend that gifted the premium membership cheesy

~Laney

 

[ballcoach]

Good night, friends.

 

[Meceka]

Good morning, MMC!

Wow - it is a gorgeous morning out! The house has cooled off a bit - yay! I slept great for a change - close to seven hours. Today will be cleaning and organizing some more and working - lots of work has piled up overnight. The work isn't difficult, just time consuming - I had best get going.

Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[made582]

Good Morning Everyone!!!!!!! It is a cool morning here in central Indy but we will return the 90's this afternoon. My plan for today is to sweep and mop the kitchen and the bathroom. Then I plan on running into Hobby Lobby to see what new Christmas items they have put out. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Laney]

I was just thinking about making a trip to Hobby Lobby! I haven't been yet this year, so I'm getting excited. Unfortunately my trip will have to wait until Thursday when I go to visit a friend in a town about 30 min away that also has a HL. That will sure be a nice morning! Coffee with a friend, followed by Hobby Lobby Christmas browsing!

I'm having a blah kind of morning. I didn't sleep well and don't really feel like being up. But alas work is calling. Maybe a Starbucks trip will make it all better? I'm hoping so!

Tonight I have one very important mission! I have to figure out what the heck I'm doing for DD's 4th birthday on Sunday! I am hosting a baby shower on Saturday and with all that planning, I forgot totally that I would need to be doing the birthday party the next day. So now, I've really got a lot of planning to do quick! Kaylin says that she would like a "Big red Fredbird and Dora birthday." Fredbird is our mascot for the St. Louis Cardinals. What baseball and Dora have to do with eachother, I'm not sure! But I guess I'll do what I can!!!

Alright, I'm off to brave the world. But not with out coffee first! See you soon!
~Laney

 

[caninemom3]

Good morning, Christmas family !!

Just stopping by real quick as I just got done with another midnight shift........3 more to go then afternoons !

Xmas365 asked me to tell you all Merry Christmas in July !!!! He is still working on getting back and I sure hope he will return soon ! So Merry Christmas from Xmas and me too actually !

Now......not so good news. Wish had another episode yesterday.

When he has one of these, I just hold him in my arms and cradle him like a baby. He knows me........he never loses his mentation......but he wants to get up and roam around and during the episodes he cant walk.........so I hold him and sometimes sing to him.......I talk to him too.

I am afraid. It seems they are getting closer. I know it is not up to me but I dont want to lose my little man. I wish I could give my life for his. But then he would be kind of lost without me. We are two peas in a pod if a dog and person can be........I know you are all praying and thinking of us........I am afraid I am going to have another announcement to make soon and it is not a good one.

But maybe not ! We are not there yet. I am going to love and hold and just absolutely spoil him while I still have him.........

Thanks Christmas family.......xo

Going to be a hot one here today..........xo