Christmas Countdown - 2012

[made582]

I uploaded a few more pictures from the StealthCam. They include a few cool shots of a bobcat walking through, and Farmer Brad on a tractor...LOL!

http://www.mymerrychristmas.com/forum/album.php?albumid=633

Cool!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

When I went to Wal-Mart to pick up my prescription, I also picked up a sample size of Justin's chocolate hazelnut butter blend (probably like Nutella) and Justin's maple almond butter. When I try them, I'll let you know. I also picked up the Southern Living special edition Christmas at Home--so many good-sounding recipes!

I love Justin's nutbutters! I started making my own and haven't bought it lately but it is good!

I'm going to buy some stuff that I can cook for Christmas and put in the freezer now that we are in October....well, it will also be for this weekend.

I should do that for Thanksgiving! I totally wore myself out last year trying to cook everything in one day. No one expects me to do all the cooking but I enjoy it. Freezing stuff ahead of time makes sense!

Good night all. Where is Made? Didn't "see" a lot of him today!

He was busy telling me to wash dishes! :wink:

 

[made582]

Are we suppose to drink??? =)

Of course!!

 

[trackrebel]

going out of town with mom and Kandice, to find her some warm boots for Winter....the cold hasn´t started yet, but I want to be prepared and not have her wear superthick Snowboots for regular 38 degrees fahrenheit temperatures....dont want them cute lil feet to start to sweat and stink

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Mgramsey, still praying for your family!

I ended up buying a medicine with both a cough suppressant and expectorant in it, and honestly I'm not feeling any different. The coughs still aren't being productive OR subsiding, so I'm really out of luck at this point, I think (unless I find the medicine Jennifer was talking about!). It is very frustrating...I have been sick since last Monday and all I want is to feel normal again. Sigh.

I am not sure if you might have already done this but take straight expectorant during the day only to help make it productive and the other at night. You might even need to see a doctor for prescription medication. I hope you get well soon!

good morning mmc friends
Hows all with you,s today
Weather is nice and bright this morning
The sun is shinning into the sunroom and its really warm
But outside its about 10c. Not to bad for us but it has rained
All good here thank god, just another busy day with shop
Put toys in yesterday and guess where they are??
Left over for Christmas. Don't think there was one item that went out the door paid for I hate toys lol
My company has just informed me that they have more shopping channel coming in so at least I will have plenty of stock
Anyway must go and get on with it
So you all have a nice day and take care
Hugs to all fur babies

Getting busy stocking for Christmas! =)

Yesterday around noon I got a call from my mom's alarm company saying her alarm triggered. I knew she wasn't home, so I met the sheriff's deputy out there, but nothing was wrong. I called mom and she said she thought she might've accidentally triggered it on her way out the door that morning. Whew!

That is scary about the alarm. Glad it wasn't anything serious!

I've been around. I just haven't posted much this week. I've had to much else on my mind.

I hope everything is okay. We need you on the Countdown!

Friday morning hello! Still dragging some, but we're going into a three-day weekend, so I can stand it. Here in the U.S. Monday is Columbus Day, but seeing as how it'll be Thanksgiving in Canada, there's a good excuse to have a turkey dinner sometime during the weekend! As the LOLcats say, "Nom!"

Part of my "tired" is because Mr. hasn't been getting as much sleep as he should, from looking after his dad, and if he doesn't sleep well, neither do I. Wednesday the doctor told MIL that it could be a matter of days ... he's getting "clingy" and afraid to be left alone in a room. Although, when the doctor gave FIL about 3 months, that was 7 or 8 months ago. Mr. is "on duty" for a few hours each on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I'm hoping I can get him to relax some in between.

I'm hoping all of YOU get to relax some this weekend, too.

I know tired all too well. I hope you start feeling better soon. I hope Mr. gets some rest! Prayers to you all.

 

[sugar142286]

yeah! We have a party!! Yes, bring Starbucks if you want because I have been banned from most every coffee machine so you do not want me making coffee anyway!

I need more pople, anyone else up for Thanksgiving Canadian style?

I would love to stop by! I will make something with pumpkin and stay tradtional, if no one else has volunteered for that yet. :???:

 

[brent]

Good Morning, Friends.

In steady lock-step, we advance ever relentlessly forward to Christmas.

Now, step over here and gaze upon today's count and marvel at the close proximity of that special event:
Days to the Season: 39
Days to Christmas Day: 81
Day after tomorrow, Guys -- we will find ourselves 90 percent of the way to the end of our journey and into the Home Stretch to the start of Christmas Season 2012!
Fantastico!

Much less rain yesterday than the previous few although a certain dampness lingered.
It is supposed to be dry today and tomorrow which will be good for our pending trip.
I read 61.5 degrees currently on our digital back yard thermometer.

OK!
You have a Fabulous Friday, Folks.
We are off to the coast without worry because I know I'm leaving you in Brent's capable hands.

See you here Monday morning!

Day after tomorrow?! I'm excited to have the honour to present a Milestone Day to everyone! That makes the anticipation build even more!

And thank you for nod of confidence, Crown. I'm glad I can help out for two days of the year. Have a wonderful weekend on the coast. Safe travels!

 

[Bradmac]

I took this picture last fall in Maggie Valley, NC.

We're planning to set this up in Bellville this afternoon. Fun stuff!!

 

[laikengrace]

MGramsey, I have seen Casting Crowns several times. They are absolutely wonderful in concert. They sound every bit as good in person as they do on the radio. They are my .....without a doubt, favorite group out there! I know you will have a wonderful time.

 

[Bradmac]

MGramsey, I have seen Casting Crowns several times. They are absolutely wonderful in concert. They sound every bit as good in person as they do on the radio. They are my .....without a doubt, favorite group out there! I know you will have a wonderful time.

We're big fans, too, but we haven't had a chance to see them live yet.

 

[sugar142286]

Hello everyone!

Hope everyone had a great Thursday and those who are feeling bad are starting to feel better!

I ended up buying a medicine with both a cough suppressant and expectorant in it, and honestly I'm not feeling any different. The coughs still aren't being productive OR subsiding, so I'm really out of luck at this point, I think (unless I find the medicine Jennifer was talking about!). It is very frustrating...I have been sick since last Monday and all I want is to feel normal again. Sigh.

I had a pretty relaxing day...worked more on the shower thank you cards (only 7 to go, yay!) and was able to talk to 2 good friends on the phone today. It's amazing how talking to friends can make you feel better! Both of them are starting new jobs next week, so I'm really hoping some of their luck will rub off on me. I really want (AND NEED!) a job soon. I even put in a seasonal application at Target...while I didn't really want to go back to retail, and especially back to being a cashier, I just need SOMETHING at this point.

I'm not sure if I mentioned here that our wedding photographer has strangely gone MIA since our wedding, and hubs and I are really starting to get nervous about it. We were supposed to have pictures by Wednesday of last week, but she is now not returning calls, texts, or emails. I even tried calling her from hubs's phone, thinking that maybe she was intentionally ignoring my calls, but it went straight to voicemail from his phone too. I won't even go into the crap she put us through on our wedding day (it would literally be the longest post EVER), but if we end up not getting our pictures from her, I will be irate. One of my friends that called today has volunteered to take some replacements pics for us, and our venue has agreed to let us have time to do this. The thing is, Travis won't be able to re-rent his suit, so we are hoping to find something close to it in his closet. Most of the shots we want done are ones of just me completely dressed up (she took NONE the day of...yeah...) but there are some of the both of us that we want done, so hopefully he has something he can wear. It is just such a mess, but I'm so glad we have a friend who is willing to do this for us. Hopefully my friends that did my hair and makeup will be able to help too.

Anyway, I'm going to finish watching Chopped and maybe play a few games of SongPop (anyone else here addicted?!) before bed. Have a good night, everyone!

Hope you can find something to make you feel better soon. I also hope you get everything worked out with your pictures. That is horrible and I feel so bad for you and your husband. No one should be treated like that, especially on your wedding day!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

No work, no babysitting today. Going to get busy and get caught up on laundry and other stuff around the house.

We are planning to buy Six Flags season passes this year. We use to get them when the kids were little now we are going to enjoy it with the grandchildren. I am looking forward to Holiday in the Park and Fright Fest, it's been a few years since I went to it.

I hope you all have a Merry Weekend!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Valerie just ended on QVC and the next segment is, "What's in my Beauty Bag"? I don't care what's in the bag so I am changing the channel!

 

[made582]

No work, no babysitting today. Going to get busy and get caught up on laundry and other stuff around the house.

Well when you get done with your house..........

 

[sugar142286]

We are off to the coast without worry because I know I'm leaving you in Brent's capable hands.

See you here Monday morning!

Have a safe trip and a nice time!

 

[xmastidings]

I uploaded a few more pictures from the StealthCam. They include a few cool shots of a bobcat walking through, and Farmer Brad on a tractor...LOL!

http://www.mymerrychristmas.com/forum/album.php?albumid=633

Loved them! Great photo's Brad and thanks for posting... that camera is great! What kind is it? I get a big kick out of looking at all the critters that are moving about at night, while we are all snug in our houses and beds....

 

[sugar142286]

Part of my "tired" is because Mr. hasn't been getting as much sleep as he should, from looking after his dad, and if he doesn't sleep well, neither do I. Wednesday the doctor told MIL that it could be a matter of days ... he's getting "clingy" and afraid to be left alone in a room. Although, when the doctor gave FIL about 3 months, that was 7 or 8 months ago. Mr. is "on duty" for a few hours each on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I'm hoping I can get him to relax some in between.

Praying for you guys.

 

[Bradmac]

Loved them! Great photo's Brad and thanks for posting... that camera is great! What kind is it? I get a big kick out of looking at all the critters that are moving about at night, while we are all snug in our houses and beds....

This is the camera. I bought it at Bass Pro Shop, but I can't find it on their website right now.

http://www.adorama.com/STCI890.html?gclid=COCJpZyL6rICFYpFMgodzx4APw

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning, everyone! Happy Friday! Just relaxing, drinking a cup of coffee and soon I need to get motivated and finish cleaning the rest of the house.

Not a whole lot else going on today. My mom and I are going to do lunch, then I may do some more Christmas shopping. I have bought a lot already - I'm really on top of it this year and am really proud of myself, I must say!

What is everyone up to this weekend? I work all weekend, but will spend time with the kids, probably just around the house. Since it's Friday, we will do movie night here and probably just order pizza or do something else simple.

Well, I am off to read more of the posts, then I am going to go clean. Talk to you guys later on! cheesy

 

[Solice]

Good afternoon Christmas friends!
It's Friday! Here we have Fall break all next week!
Yay! The kids are exiting!!

We are staying at home, but are taking some road trips.
Tonight I'm taking the boys out around seven. We will look at the stars
and I have bought them some new flashlights to use on our walk.
Its getting dark here around six! (and cold)

We thought of going up the mountains next week, but there is
something wrong with the water in the cabin. So we stay home.
I also promised the boys to take them fishing on Monday.

Im feeling better! Hurray! So GLAD it's Friday!

Join me for a cup hot chocolate with marshmallows?
I'll make one for you =]

I took this photo with Instagram

Dinner is soon ready here..
We are eating Reindeer today! Ups!
Im so sorry Santa!

Well, I hope you all have a GREAT SUPER FANTASTIC AMAZING Friday!

With Love... ♥