Christmas Countdown - 2011

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Ha ha! That is funny, Made!

That is my grandson's favorite Christmas song. I wonder what he would think of this version?

 

[Seawaters]

Good morning, Christmas friends. It is cold here in northern California, but the sun is shining; so no snow for us! But what else is new? I have been thinking of all of you. Please know that I am thinking and praying for all of us who have health issues, sweet furbaby issues, family sadness, etc. Have a great day, everyone.

 

[Seawaters]

Look at our count!!!

 

[Seawaters]

WOW!!! Less than 2800 posts to reach 30,000!!!

 

[shellie12]

Good Morning, friends!

TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you all are having a jolly day so far :-D

We got some great news yesterday that I wanted to share! Harlowe just had some more labs done earlier in the week to check her progress, and the results came back with her Liver & Gallbladder in the normal range! Yippee! So ecstatic she is doing better...it has taken 6 months, but it finally happened and that's all that really matters. We're so relieved and happy, the best Christmas present we could've gotten!!!!!!


Here's one of my favorite pictures of Harlowe! ----> View attachment 1056

 

[shellie12]

Hi everyone. Getting ready to go out with DH and the kids and do
some shopping.

Well, I found out that all my pain is just my back, but she diagnosed me with like 4 or 5 different issues. Now I have to start seeing the chiropractor again. Hope it helps!

Talk to you guys all here later on!

glad to hear its not kidnet stones have a nice day shopping

 

[snowflake22]

Hi everyone. Getting ready to go out with DH and the kids and do
some shopping.

Well, I found out that all my pain is just my back, but she diagnosed me with like 4 or 5 different issues. Now I have to start seeing the chiropractor again. Hope it helps!

Glad to hear that you have a diagnosis and know what you're dealing with, I'm sure it eases the mind a bit. I worked for a chiropractor for @ 5 years, and everything he did for me really helped. Good luck to you, sugar! Hope your back is feeling great again, soon. Have fun shopping with your family today cheesy

That is great news about Harlowe!!!!!!

Snowflake i am so happy to hear that. really am :~}} and so glad for you and hubby best christmas pressie as you said

Thanks CAH & Shellie!!! :???:

 

[made582]

Well I just got some bad news. My sister's neighbor has a son that is 17 and confined to a wheelchair because of Muscular dystrophy. They took him into the hospital with what they thought was pneumonia earlier this week but it turned out that it was fluid on the lungs and his gallbladder. Yesterday they determined that his heart wasn't working at full capacity and today it has gotten even worse. Right now they don't think he will make it through the weekend. So if you could just say a quick prayer for him and his family I would appreciate it.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Well I just got some bad news. My sister's neighbor has a son that is 17 and confined to a wheelchair because of MS. They took him into the hospital with what they thought was pneumonia earlier this week but it turned out that it was fluid on the lungs and his gallbladder. Yesterday they determined that his heart wasn't working at full capacity and today it has gotten even worse. Right now they don't think he will make it through the weekend. So if you could just say a quick prayer for him and his family I would appreciate it.

That is sad. I will say a prayer. =(

 

[Bradmac]

My condolences for your loss--I'll keep your family in my prayers. BTW, a family cemetery is kind of cool--the family must go back quite a ways in that area?

Thanks, Ann. Yes, it's a very old cemetary. I haven't taken the time to walk through it completely, but some of the graves date back to the mid-1800's.

 

[shellie12]

Well I just got some bad news. My sister's neighbor has a son that is 17 and confined to a wheelchair because of MS. They took him into the hospital with what they thought was pneumonia earlier this week but it turned out that it was fluid on the lungs and his gallbladder. Yesterday they determined that his heart wasn't working at full capacity and today it has gotten even worse. Right now they don't think he will make it through the weekend. So if you could just say a quick prayer for him and his family I would appreciate it.

how sad the poor lad hopefullly a prayer will help in ways we cant see

 

[Meceka]

Dawg: I hope you did well on your test!

Kerstig: I hope your brother is doing well - he is in my prayers!

Christmasstar: what an adorable gingerbread house, oops, shanty *smile*
Congratulations on winning!!!
Beautiful cake, too - congratulations on winning that one, also!!

Seawaters: I hope this finds you better!
I have antique keys - what a cool idea to use them for! I am going to make a few later this weekend . . . if I can find the time.

ballcoach: Oh my goodness, I hope you are better, too!
I'm happy to read you are home and feeling so much better! Watching Christmas movies will surely speed your recovery *smile*

Murphman: congratulations - such wonderful news for your family!

MerryBells: I love your poem!
I'm glad the first concert for your chorus went so well - sounds so wonderful!

Solice: I hope you are better!

CM3: I hope everything is going well at work for you - ((((HUGS)))) for you and Wish, Clancy, Ivy, Smoky and Lily from Mouse, Palmer (the Dickens!) and I!
I'm so glad you had such a fantastic time with your sister!!!
I hope you and your hubby are better!

track: I am so glad life is going well and you are feeling so Christmassy!

MerryCarey: I hope you are feeling holiday cheer ((((HUGS))))!

nmc42088: Praying for your family!

snowflake22: I really liked the Christmas Wish - I saw it yesterday on the Hallmark Movie Channel.
Yay - such wonderful news about Harlowe! I am so happy for you!!!

sugar: I hope you are better!
I hope your back issues get fixed with the chiropractor visits and that you feel relief with the first one!!!

Bradmac: I'm so sorry for your loss - my prayers are with your family!

made: I will keep him and his family in my prayers!

 

[Anne_Langston]

Well I just got some bad news. My sister's neighbor has a son that is 17 and confined to a wheelchair because of MS. They took him into the hospital with what they thought was pneumonia earlier this week but it turned out that it was fluid on the lungs and his gallbladder. Yesterday they determined that his heart wasn't working at full capacity and today it has gotten even worse. Right now they don't think he will make it through the weekend. So if you could just say a quick prayer for him and his family I would appreciate it.

Oh no! Praying now!

 

[caninemom3]

[QUOTEHarlowe sends hugs back to you, Wish, Ivy, Clancy, Lily, and Smokey!

Big ((HUGS)) To you right back from Clancy, Wish, Ivy, Smokey and Lily xo

I hope you feel better soon CM3!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Made - Still thinking of your niece too ! xo

TGIF!

Good Friday morning, my Christmas friends!

I'll be out of the office for a few hours today. My mother-in-law's sister passesd away Wednesday, and the funeral is today. She lived in Atlanta, but visited often. She'll be buried here in the family cemetary. She was a great lady, and I'll miss her. Her grandson and my son have become great friends (as well as cousins), and I think he'll be staying with us this weekend.

Brad, I am so very sorry for your loss......I will be praying xo

we had a great time yesterday!
Visited a winery and sampled several wines before buying a bottle of 2009 sussreserve Riesling white for our Christmas dinner.
We had dinner at Cracker Barrel just off the I90 near Buffalo, made it home before the snow started.
Also mailed all my cards while in NY because it cost less than 1/2 of what it would off cost to mail them form here.
Also go to meet an 87 year vet from WW2 at the post office....he told me not to move so fast and let him open the door because he was raised to have good manners! Such a delight to get to talk to him for awhile.

Your time yesterday sounds WONDERFUL !!!! xo

you can borrow my portable heater...

Oh gosh !! I need one of these !! xo

glad to hear it all worked out, to often we worry first, ask questions later!

You are so right, Christmasstar !! I just tend too much to be like Eeyore.....He's one of my heros you know ! xo

Thanks, C-A-H.

As you may or may not be aware, Art Carney portrayed Santa at least 2 times.

First, he was in a Twilight Zone episode entitled "The Night of the Meek" and then in the full-length movie "The Night They Saved Christmas".
Both are well worth the watch and I try to see them every Christmas season!

Oh Crown !! I LOVE Night of The Meek......it brings tears to my eyes every single time !! Art Carney was pure genius in that episode ! xo

Good Morning, friends!

TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you all are having a jolly day so far

We got some great news yesterday that I wanted to share! Harlowe just had some more labs done earlier in the week to check her progress, and the results came back with her Liver & Gallbladder in the normal range! Yippee! So ecstatic she is doing better...it has taken 6 months, but it finally happened and that's all that really matters. We're so relieved and happy, the best Christmas present we could've gotten!!!!!!


Here's one of my favorite pictures of Harlowe! ----> View attachment 1056


*Thanks to all who have been thinking of her, and saying prayers* They are greatly appreciated xo

We are enjoying all of your Christmas cards immensely~ thank you again!

Have a wonderful weekend! Hope it's Christmassy!

Oh Snowflake !! this makes me so happy !! I have tears of joy right now after reading about Har.....she is like one of my own xo ..And what an ADORABLE picture !! xo

Good morning, Christmas friends. It is cold here in northern California, but the sun is shining; so no snow for us! But what else is new? I have been thinking of all of you. Please know that I am thinking and praying for all of us who have health issues, sweet furbaby issues, family sadness, etc. Have a great day, everyone.

Thank you Seawaters (((HUGS))) to you and thinking of you also ! xo

Well I just got some bad news. My sister's neighbor has a son that is 17 and confined to a wheelchair because of MS. They took him into the hospital with what they thought was pneumonia earlier this week but it turned out that it was fluid on the lungs and his gallbladder. Yesterday they determined that his heart wasn't working at full capacity and today it has gotten even worse. Right now they don't think he will make it through the weekend. So if you could just say a quick prayer for him and his family I would appreciate it.

Oh Made.....Immediately after I read this I touched the screen and prayed.....I will continue to pray for this young man and his family xo

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

You are right, Made! They are replacing my heater with a new one! Not until next week but the temps are going up slightly for the weekend so we will be good!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon, my Christmas family! Boy, I sure have missed you guys!

I was nine days (yep, you read it right, nine days!) behind on the Countdown. All caught up now, though . . . YAY!!!!!!!!!! I managed to do it while working, too. I can multi-task quite well at times!

This morning I cleaned house with Palmer following behind. As a result, I cleaned house twice :grin: She is quite the little mischief maker now . . . or as my brother likes to say, "Quite the little Dickens!" One broken antique lamp, cat litter strewn from one end of her area to the other, toys all over the place and one extremely irritated Maui. P is now sleeping angelically in her cat bed where she is going to stay for a few hours, at least! Gosh, I love having her around so much. I never realized how much fun a kitten could be as all of the ones I've had have been outside cats.

I need to get back to work . . . Christmas movies are playing in the background, snow is on the ground, I've been receiving word that my cards and packages have been making it to their destinations and a few have been making it to me, too . . . it is getting a bit Christmassy here!

Have a MERRY day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good afternoon, my Christmas family! Boy, I sure have missed you guys!

I was nine days (yep, you read it right, nine days!) behind on the Countdown. All caught up now, though . . . YAY!!!!!!!!!! I managed to do it while working, too. I can multi-task quite well at times!

This morning I cleaned house with Palmer following behind. As a result, I cleaned house twice :grin: She is quite the little mischief maker now . . . or as my brother likes to say, "Quite the little Dickens!" One broken antique lamp, cat litter strewn from one end of her area to the other, toys all over the place and one extremely irritated Maui. P is now sleeping angelically in her cat bed where she is going to stay for a few hours, at least! Gosh, I love having her around so much. I never realized how much fun a kitten could be as all of the ones I've had have been outside cats.

I need to get back to work . . . Christmas movies are playing in the background, snow is on the ground, I've been receiving word that my cards and packages have been making it to their destinations and a few have been making it to me, too . . . it is getting a bit Christmassy here!

Have a MERRY day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are doing better than me. I am not that far behind but can't seem to catch up! I am just trying to stay with the current post now. =)

Isn't that the truth about our fur babies? We just love them no matter how messy they can get! They are so entertaining and cute!

 

[Meceka]

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland has donated an ornament to be given to one lucky participant of my chat on Sunday. The chat is at 6 pm Eastern time. I hope to see a lot of you there!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland has donated an ornament to be given to one lucky participant of my chat on Sunday. The chat is at 6 pm Eastern time. I hope to see a lot of you there!

That's fantastic! I won't be home from work yet but good luck to whoever wins it!

 

[caninemom3]

Good afternoon, dear Christmas family

Still have the bug but it isn't so bad.....I am off today and tomorrow and I am being quite the lump today.....just sitting in front of the fire with Wish by me with Christmas music playing.


I am hoping to make it to my company's Christmas party next Friday. My husband who does most of the driving is scheduled to work but he said he will see if he can switch things. I know how to drive I just HATE doing it.......I just get so scared .....another one of my eccentricities I guess...

Thank you, everyone,for saying I should be welcome at the Christmas party and Yes, I think Carl should go too !!

Meceka - How nice to see you back here again..We all missed you so much !! ((Hugs))

I wanted to tell everyone that so far Lily has just been the BEST little kitten about the tree !! She does not climb it. She and her brother Smokey play around it and in fact, Smokey guards it !! I think that he thinks it is HIS tree !! Siamese are such characters !!

I think it is time for a nap....my head is starting to pound again......so Wish and I are off to the land of sugar plums dancing in our heads...xo

Take care,Christmas family xo ((HUGS)) to everyone xo