Christmas Countdown - 2012

[snowflake22]

Tonight I come with good news - my uncle's dog survived the surgery and the cancer tumor was removed! There are only two concerns now: to make sure that his internal bleeding was indeed from the tumor and that he stops bleeding now, and because his liver was slightly enlarged. They took a biopsy from his liver so we will know soon enough.

Thank you all for your prayers and your kindness :] Everyone didn't think that he would make it through the surgery and everyone told my uncle not to "waste his money" on it.

Now if I can get rid of this low-grade fever that I have, my night will be even better!

Have a great night everyone!!!

Oh, Jennifer! That is fabulous news!! So happy for you all! Hugs to the sweet, brave pup. xo

Good evening,

Loooonnngg day today, worked all day then we went out to dinner and to Kmart to buy some fall/winter school clothes for JP. Also to look at the Halloween decorations and costumes for the boys. They both want to be ninjas this year.

Then we went to the grocery store, and LC was acting up a little, and what to my wandering eyes should appear. An older gentleman who looked exactly like Santa Claus, he even was wearing red shorts with a white shirt, I told LC that it was Santa and you should have seen his face. It was priceless!!! He watched him walk around the corner and tried to peek at him. He did ask me where was Mrs. Claus was, I told him Santa likes to shop by himself sometimes to see how kids behave in stores. The gentleman must get that all the time, he looked so much like the Sundblom, Coca-Cola paintings.

I am getting ready to sleep, Ophelia & Alex are cuddled down by my feet.

Good night everyone!

That is a great story, xmas! I would've loved to see LC's face. I bet he was on his best behavior after that! :smile:

So am I Snowflake. I am having white wine in my CHRISTMAS wine glass!!!

That sounds wonderful! Wish I could've joined you! =)

I have been back from school about an hour. Back to School was a success. I have not been this tired since just before school started. I don't think I can physically handle many days this long. Hubby is out of town for a dinner and meeting in Red Bluff. I couldn't go because of Back to School. Tomorrow morning I have to go to the doctor. My pain is not subsiding all that much, so I want to make sure everything is okay. TTYL

Thinking of you, hope all goes well at the doctor's today. xo

Oh man! I thought about a glass of wine tonight, but I didn't have one open & didn't feel like opening one! I should have gone for a wine in my Christmas glass! What was I thinking!?

Well, the good news is my brother/sil made it home safe & sound. They BUZZED over the top of Mom & Dads house...my sisters & I were there sitting on the deck, hammering out final details for my brothers memorial bike ride Saturday when he flew over...I thought my 1 sis was going to have the big one! She thinks she could have reached up & grabbed his plane! Lol! It was LOUD! He got yelled at when he arrived! And he'll do it again the next time!

As for my Buster - well the doc thinks his lens fell & he is developing glaucoma. She feels eventually his eye will have to come out. She says we can try medicine/drops 1st & see how it does but she feels eventually it will get too painful for him. Right now it doesn't seem to bother him at all. OR she said we can go to another vet to get a pressure test done (they don't have the ability to do that at my vet office) & they will maybe know where to go from there. But she feels his pressure is low now b/c it doesn't bother him. BUT if it does start to bother him, they can do another pressure test & be able to see how much it has progressed. OR I can go to an opthamologist. She said they might have a more specific treatment, rather than general meds. One is an hour away, another is 2 hours away. EEK! How far do you go?? He's 16 years old!!! I can't imagine taking out his eye at 16...seems like a lot for a dog his age to go through. Ugh! I hate it. He is on an antibiotic & a steroid right now. I keep looking at him hoping it will just go away! I know better, but.... I just hate it!!! What a week it's been!!!!

I'm heading to bed shortly, so I'll say good night! Sweet dreams!!!

Thinking of you & Buster, Holiday. I will keep you both in my prayers. xo

this is wonderful news jennifer91! i was just asking the other day about them. now you have to get well. i certainly hope it goes & stays away. take care sweety!



i love this story. would've loved seeing LC's face when you told him that.lol




praying for you & hope today is better doll!




jeese...to bad it's not by the hour. hope you get some much needed rest over the weekend.




yes, i drink green tea often, cold & hot. i've heard the same about all the benefits of green tea. have another cup!!
hope you find time to rest between all the work you've gotta do! have a great weekend shelliegirl!!!!

good FRIDAY morning all you fabulous My MC peeps!!!!

hope this morning is kind to you. what's going on in y'alls world this weekend?

forgot to tell y'all.....yesterday @ work we got more stuff in & as i began going through & pricing it all, i noticed it was VALENTINE'S DAY stuff. some of y'all were talking about people seeing different holiday stuff out too early well here ya' go...... i mean c'mon!
i just priced it & packed it back up for storage for a while.
you would not believe all the Christmas stuff we've gotten in. the Christmas open house we had last year was so successful that we are going to have it the same time every year & w/ that boss wants to make sure we have lots of new stuff. it's def coming quickly. kind'a wish it would slow down a bit so i can enjoy it.
well i'm off to get ready for work. y'all have a fantabulous day! love, hugs, & smiles!

Good Morning, merry! I just love holiday open houses; the decorations, the smells, Christmas!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day, my friend!! xo

It's supposed to be 46º tomorrow morning!!! Our bike riders for the Memorial Ride are going to have to bundle up & wear gloves!!!! Brrrrr!! It starts at 8am!

I'll be thinking of you & your brother tomorrow. What a wonderful memorial-wish I could be there to be a part of it. xo

 

[Minta]

Hey Gang ... its been a while.. hope everyone is doing great!!!

Stopped in our local Walmart and out in the lawn and garden section they have Christmas Trees for sale and some lights and decorations on the selves too. :dance: not much longer now!!!

Have a great day!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, Christmas family!!

Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!!

What are your plans for the weekend?

We are going to take it easy. Grill a few times, watch some movies, and do some yardwork.

I think I am going to sign up for some online classes, too.
I only have one week of work left at my job, and I want to stay busy after that. When I'm not busy preparing for the move, I'll put some hours in on the computer.

I'm starting to get a little worried @ finding a rental house in Wisconsin. There's not nearly as many options as there is out here.. In fact, a lot of houses in Vegas are owned by investors in this market. In the town we're moving to, there's mostly houses & apt.'s near campus, and they're not what we're looking for at this point of our lives! lol. I guess all I can do is wish for the best..and pray that we can find something comparable to what we have now, closer to our price range, and last but not least: a fenced in yard for Harlowe!

It's been so nice in the mornings!! I open the patio door & let the cooler air in the house while I have my coffee. Although, we're still hitting triple digits in the afternoon. I give it 2 weeks, and then we should be done w/ those. And I won't be around for another Vegas summer...phew!

Thinking of you all, and sending hugs & smiles your way. Have a lovely weekend!!

umpkin:

 

[snowflake22]

Hey Gang ... its been a while.. hope everyone is doing great!!!

Stopped in our local Walmart and out in the lawn and garden section they have Christmas Trees for sale and some lights and decorations on the selves too. :dance: not much longer now!!!

Have a great day!

Hey Minta,

Nice to see you!

I love hearing that MMC friends are starting to see more & more Christmas decorations out & about!! The season is just around the corner!

 

[gabulldawg]

What a very busy weeks it's been! I am trying to enjoy a 3 day weekend,and my house is a mess...sometimes trying to get everything in order makes things even worse!lol We need to have a major garage sale I think! The weather is nice...not too hot but very warm maybe 80F in about a month the leaves should start turning..I am tyring to get everything in order by the time brandi gets home from class. I hope everyone is having a great day!!! Just one week left until Fall officially arrives!

 

[MerryCarey]

Hey Gang ... its been a while.. hope everyone is doing great!!!

Welcome back!

 

[Seawaters]

Thanks, Holiday. I just got back from the doctor's and she thinks that a lot of the swelling is fluid, one of the side effects of lymph node surgery. We are going to talk pain management next time.

Isn't that how it always works! Can't sleep when you are supposed to be sleeping & then when it's time to get you, you can sleep & sleep....
Good luck at the doc today! Hope all is well!

 

[Seawaters]

Physical therapy does help, but it seems to take a while! Glad to know about the pickle juice!

TGIF, my Christmas friends!

Mom's at her first physical therapy session right now. I hope it's not too bad on her.

It's another beautiful day here in southeast GA. It's supposed to be in the low to mid 80's all week. That's stupendous for this area!

I hope y'all have a wonderful day! cheesy

 

[Seawaters]

Thanks, Brent. At least we are going in a positive direction. I guess it will just take time!

Good luck today. All the best!! Hoping for positive news upon your return!

 

[Seawaters]

With a dad like Brad, I am sure it was a blast! I wish every kid could have that kind of home life!

Happy Belated Birthday to him! Hope he enjoyed it! cheesy

 

[Seawaters]

Thanks, Snowflake. The appointment wasn't too bad. I just need to hang in there!

Oh, Jennifer! That is fabulous news!! So happy for you all! Hugs to the sweet, brave pup. xo




That is a great story, xmas! I would've loved to see LC's face. I bet he was on his best behavior after that! :smile:



That sounds wonderful! Wish I could've joined you! =)



Thinking of you, hope all goes well at the doctor's today. xo



Thinking of you & Buster, Holiday. I will keep you both in my prayers. xo



Good Morning, merry! I just love holiday open houses; the decorations, the smells, Christmas!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day, my friend!! xo



I'll be thinking of you & your brother tomorrow. What a wonderful memorial-wish I could be there to be a part of it. xo

 

[Seawaters]

On my way to the doctor, I passed a pumpkin patch that smelled wonderfully! It really put me in a fall mood. Now, if the weather would just cooperate. It is still too hot for me during the day!

 

[sugar142286]

My daughter just signed up for flight lessons, starts next Wednesday. She is so excited, this is something she has wanted to do since she was 15.

That is so exciting! How did she like her first class?

 

[trackrebel]

almost in the double digits......yippiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie

 

[Christmasstar]

That is so exciting! How did she like her first class?

she loved it! Discovered she was not the only female. Came home spouting all kinds of new knowlege about planes and the names for parts of it. Also mentioned that it was going to cost more than she thought...not surprised there. she will do great!

 

[Christmasstar]

 

[made582]

It's sunny and 64 here this afternoon. Can you say perfect!!!!!!!

 

[shellie12]

yes, i drink green tea often, cold & hot. i've heard the same about all the benefits of green tea. have another cup!!
hope you find time to rest between all the work you've gotta do! have a great weekend shelliegirl!!!! And you to merry
forgot to tell y'all.....yesterday @ work we got more stuff in & as i began going through & pricing it all, i noticed it was VALENTINE'S DAY stuff. some of y'all were talking about people seeing different holiday stuff out too early well here ya' go...... i mean c'mon!
i just priced it & packed it back up for storage for a while. AYE please put it well away QUOTE]

I drink green tea with lemon ~ love it! I hope you have a good day, Shellie. {{{hugs}}} for you, Sasha, Scooby and the birds.

Yes seen you can drink it with lemon. and hope your day is going good to ~}

shellie12, my favorite part of the picture in your sig in the mailbox in the foreground bursting with Christmas cards and parcels!

Yip thats all the cards and my exchange gift and exchange ornament am getting from all you guys .....i hope lol

All you green tea lovers---I just can't learn to like the taste. What's the secret? shellie12, I believe you mentioned that you were doing something wrong and now you're doing it right ... what was that?

HI the 1st time i made it... i put milk in it. lol (easy seem am irish and blonde ) 2nd time it was worst with no milk... but seemly i checked on the internet. that you have to boil kettle and leave it for a few minutes then pour the water in and dont stir it just leave it alone for 2 minutes.i done this and now i can drink away at it without milk lol.. it does not seem bitter any more

 

[shellie12]

I just got back from the doctor's and she thinks that a lot of the swelling is fluid, one of the side effects of lymph node surgery. We are going to talk pain management next time.

Glad it went ok. but just wondering why did she not want to talk this time about pain mamagement ???

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks, Snowflake. The appointment wasn't too bad. I just need to hang in there!

Glad to hear it! Thinking of you, friend. Wish we lived closer, I'd bring a bottle of wine over for us to share. =]

Hope you're feeling better today. Have a great evening at work, CS!! :rudolph: