Christmas Countdown - 2012

[caninemom3]

I am off to watch TV with Hubby before we call it a night!!!

Have a great night Seawaters ! xo

 

[caninemom3]

Well I've had a quick nap on the couch but I'm still exhausted. So I'm off to bed. Goodnight Everyone!!!!!!!

Get lots of rest, Made...!!! Gotta be super-energized for Christmas In July Next weekend !!!! xo

 

[caninemom3]

just finished a fresh batch of granola..love the homemade stuff so much better than store bought. This way I know what is in it.

about 1/2 cup of each...
sunflower and pumpkin seeds
cashews
pecans
almonds
soybeans
pistachios
2 cups of oatmeal (the large flake kind)
maple syrup (everything has to be wet with syrup, then you know you used enough)
mix together and toast in oven at 350' for 5 min at a time, take out of oven every 5 min and mix from all around the edge to the center, spread out in pan again and toast again for 5 min, repeat for a total of 15 to 20 min. Watch very closely, as soon as it is a nice toasty looking light brown stop. It will burn quickly so do not leave it alone

Let it cool completely on the tray (very important to retain that nice crunch)
its done!
you can also add dry items like raisins, dried blueberries etc if you want.

If you want to make this be creative and use the ingrediants you like, but make sure it all has no added salt.

This sounds so yummy !!!! xo

 

[caninemom3]

forgot to say this tastes great with some yogurt!

I bet it does !!! I use yogurt a lot. I think I'll try this !!

 

[caninemom3]

Good evening, Christmas family

Ah... So glad Monday is over. Just three more days for me this week. Then I see the doc on Friday and hopefully get rid of these allergies for a while. This past month has been absolutely miserable !!

Lots to do on Saturday if everything goes okay. Hair appointment at 11:30 then ornaments after that with my sister !! I have to make time to go through the Hallmark Ornament book and check the ones I want the most !! There is a series my sister has bought for me every year called Snowball and Tuxedo. Snowball is a Polar bear (shock !!!) and Tuxedo is of course a penguin. Every year has them doing something different !!

I am trying to start back on my diet. OH My !! It is so hard. I usually have a couple of false starts before I really get started but hopefully not.

Take care and (((Hugs)))) to all ESPECIALLY Harlowe, Ella, Snickers, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Daisy, Diva, Pocket, Penny, Snowball, Victor, Baby Bear, Jacob, Cracker, Scooby, Sasha, Gomez and siblings, and all furchildren everywhere xo

It wont be long before we see this hopefully !!! xo

 

[ballcoach]

Man, talk about falling behind....

Had to run to a nearby town and get a new pair of shoes....hope to catch up tomorrow!

 

[snowflake22]

just finished a fresh batch of granola..love the homemade stuff so much better than store bought. This way I know what is in it.

about 1/2 cup of each...
sunflower and pumpkin seeds
cashews
pecans
almonds
soybeans
pistachios
2 cups of oatmeal (the large flake kind)
maple syrup (everything has to be wet with syrup, then you know you used enough)
mix together and toast in oven at 350' for 5 min at a time, take out of oven every 5 min and mix from all around the edge to the center, spread out in pan again and toast again for 5 min, repeat for a total of 15 to 20 min. Watch very closely, as soon as it is a nice toasty looking light brown stop. It will burn quickly so do not leave it alone

Let it cool completely on the tray (very important to retain that nice crunch)
its done!
you can also add dry items like raisins, dried blueberries etc if you want.

If you want to make this be creative and use the ingrediants you like, but make sure it all has no added salt.

YUM!! Thanks for the recipe, CS! I'll have to try it some time

Awwww.....I hope Harlowe is okay !!! That poor baby xoxo (((HUGS))) from Auntie CM3 xo

Christmas music is SO AMAZING Isn't it ?? Glad you feel better. I too am worried about Harlowe xo

Thanks, Auntie CM3!! Harlowe is doing well, I just gave her more benadry just in case. The vet reccommended it for her allergies & cough anyways. She is sending hugs & puppy kisses to you!! xo

I am planning on going to HL this Friday hopefully !! I still want to go Bronners with you !!! xoxo

I'm going to go to HL, too, after Hallmark!! So excited! Wish we all lived nearby, can you imagine the fun we'd have?! =]

Well I've had a quick nap on the couch but I'm still exhausted. So I'm off to bed. Goodnight Everyone!!!!!!!

Goodnight, Made!! Sleep well!

:notice:

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening, Christmas family

Ah... So glad Monday is over. Just three more days for me this week. Then I see the doc on Friday and hopefully get rid of these allergies for a while. This past month has been absolutely miserable !!

Lots to do on Saturday if everything goes okay. Hair appointment at 11:30 then ornaments after that with my sister !! I have to make time to go through the Hallmark Ornament book and check the ones I want the most !! There is a series my sister has bought for me every year called Snowball and Tuxedo. Snowball is a Polar bear (shock !!!) and Tuxedo is of course a penguin. Every year has them doing something different !!

Hope the allergy shot gives you relief, Louanne! xo

I was just doing that tonight- going through the wish book, trying to come up w/ a plan of attack Exciting!!

One sure thing is "Merry Christmas To All"! I have to have that one!

What about you?


I am trying to start back on my diet. OH My !! It is so hard. I usually have a couple of false starts before I really get started but hopefully not.

Good luck! I have a hard time, too. I love food!! My thing is that I try to be good all week, and eat whatever I want (in appropriate portions) on the weekend. That doesn't work for everyone, but seems to for me.

Have a good night, friend!! Hugs to you & your babies! xo


Take care and (((Hugs)))) to all ESPECIALLY Harlowe, Ella, Snickers, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Daisy, Diva, Pocket, Penny, Snowball, Victor, Baby Bear, Jacob, Cracker, Scooby, Sasha, Gomez and siblings, and all furchildren everywhere xo

It wont be long before we see this hopefully !!! xo

http://blingee.com/blingee/view/104506762-Snowfall?query=Snowfall&offset=82&list_type=1028

 

[Irishsnow]

Good morning everyone

 

[merrymistletoe]

I noticed that you told us this AFTER you ate. Where was our invitation? You know we have the jet!!!

Oh my goodness...where are my manners? i'll definitely send 1 out next time!!

Man, talk about falling behind....

Had to run to a nearby town and get a new pair of shoes....hope to catch up tomorrow!

i bet that was a tough run w/out shoes!

Good morning everyone

Good morning irishsnow! i hope you have a wonderful day today my friend!:merry:

 

[merrymistletoe]

Good morning y'all!

I totally messed up yesterday & had a small cup of coffee around 5:30p.m., went to bed around10:30, think I fell asleep for about 2 hours & that's it. Man, I 'm gonna be dragg'in today. the craziest stuff was going through my mind. If it's slow @ work today it will be even worse. Atleast if I'm busy it's easier to stay awake.

I hope y'all have a fabulous day & I'll check in this evening! bye, bye

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning and Seasonal Salutations, my Fantastic Friends.

Today, we salute an exciting new count figure:
Days to the Season: 126
Days to Christmas Day: 168
Just over half a week left now until 2/3 Season Milestone.
Sa--LUTE!

At last.
By late yesterday afternoon.
Temperatures we can live with!
(And a spot of rain to ease the dry conditions.)
We are now supposed to be in for several days in the 80's instead of the 100's.
Nice!

Y'all have a Terrific Tuesday now, y'heah!

 

[shellie12]

Good morning mmc. hope all is good in your part of the world
Weather today is cool about 14c but dry.
Was surposed to have pallets today from the shopping channel but they missed the boat so it means a double load tomorrow. and as we are shut on the 12th and 13th leaves one day .
Tomorrow is the 11th and as its the matching season as they call it over here.. in protestant housing estates there will be large bon fires lit and last well into the night . the 12th is a big matching day in towns across northern ireland. there is none in our town this year it is in a town about 3 mile away. well it really is a village . it is quiet claim now a few years ago it used to be tara. as one side wood want to match some where and the other side wood protest. but seems to be well settled now ..people wood have been on edge as trouble wood sometimes have flared up.. but it is very claim round about my area now . so on the 12th am gonna try and work a few hours and have a bbq for dinner well thats my plans anyway lol but a few of my friends will be going down the town for a drink so i might go to. i join in with everything .
So you all have a nice day and will talk soon HUGS to all furbabies

 

[Meceka]

Came home from chemo, took a short nap, finished a book, and now getting ready for dinner. Since my hands developed neuropathy, Hubby has been doing all the cooking. Tonight it will be corn on the cob, cole slaw, and sloppy Joes made with the Bold Manwich sauce.

Tomorrow I return to the oncologist for the Neulasta shot which has NASTY results. Thanks for all your hugs and good wishes.

Thanks to Solice, Irish Snow, and CAH for the Christmas movies/music suggestions. I bought the breast cancer ear buds from Avon, so maybe I will watch a Netflix movie on my Nook tablet tonight! Obviously, the ear buds are pink with some "diamond" bling!

{{{Seawaters}}}, I pray all goes well and the shot's results aren't as bad this time around! Take care, my friend!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good Morning my Christmas friends!

I am sitting on the porch with all the kitties and drinking coffee. Then Wayne, our granddaughter and I will go for our morning walk.

I have not looked at any of the post yet but will be back shortly to catch up!

Have a wonderful day and think Christmas thoughts to keep you happy! :yahoo:

 

[Meceka]

I noticed that you told us this AFTER you ate. Where was our invitation? You know we have the jet!!!

cheesy

I don't know if it has been mentioned but the Hallmark Channel will be showing Christmas movies this coming Saturday & Sunday.

Thank you for the reminder!

Good evening,


Day off tomorrow, my wife is going to see Magic Mike, kids are going to VBS, I get me time! I have to mow the lawn, so me time won't be too fun. I did a ton of work at work today, I feel very tired. I finished reading my book "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" it was a very good book mixing fiction & history seamlessly, it definitely piqued my interest in Abe, I may have to read more about him.
Have a good night!

Lincoln is very fascinating!

just finished a fresh batch of granola..love the homemade stuff so much better than store bought. This way I know what is in it.

about 1/2 cup of each...
sunflower and pumpkin seeds
cashews
pecans
almonds
soybeans
pistachios
2 cups of oatmeal (the large flake kind)
maple syrup (everything has to be wet with syrup, then you know you used enough)
mix together and toast in oven at 350' for 5 min at a time, take out of oven every 5 min and mix from all around the edge to the center, spread out in pan again and toast again for 5 min, repeat for a total of 15 to 20 min. Watch very closely, as soon as it is a nice toasty looking light brown stop. It will burn quickly so do not leave it alone

Let it cool completely on the tray (very important to retain that nice crunch)
its done!
you can also add dry items like raisins, dried blueberries etc if you want.

If you want to make this be creative and use the ingrediants you like, but make sure it all has no added salt.

Yummy! I love granola on yogurt. Is it real maple syrup you use?

Hi Jennifer ! I am so glad your eye feels better xo

I'm glad your eye is feeling better, too, Jennifer.

I am planning on going to HL this Friday hopefully !! I still want to go Bronners with you !!! xoxo

I want you to go, too - some day we will!

Good morning everyone

Good morning, irishsnow!

Good morning y'all!

I totally messed up yesterday & had a small cup of coffee around 5:30p.m., went to bed around10:30, think I fell asleep for about 2 hours & that's it. Man, I 'm gonna be dragg'in today. the craziest stuff was going through my mind. If it's slow @ work today it will be even worse. Atleast if I'm busy it's easier to stay awake.

I hope y'all have a fabulous day & I'll check in this evening! bye, bye

I hope you have a fabulous day, too, merry!

 

[Meceka]

Good morning, MMC!

Have a MERRY day!!!

:rudolph:

 

[MerryCarey]

Tuesday hello! No news ... just "hello." :hi:

 

[made582]

Good Morning MMC!!!!! It's going to be a hot day here with a of 86 degree's this afternoon. The good news is that it looks like we may see some rain at the end of the week!!! I spent a little bit of time weeding my garden this morning and it looks like the heat wave did some damage. It looks like one of my blueberry bushes, one tomato plant, my basil, and chives have all died even though I watered them twice a day during the intense heat. On the plus side though, my other 2 tomato plants loved it and now have about 14 small tomato's growing on them. Well I'm off to do something constructive. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I had a lot of work to do yesterday afternoon, and I didn't get home till almost dark. It's still hot around here. I had a bite to eat, showered, then Lulu and I laid on the bed to watch Little House on the Prairie on Hallmark Channel. I just love those Christmas movie commercials that Hallmark is playing now. As Cojack mentioned, the movies will air this weekend! Lots of snow and lots of SANTA!

I have a meeting this evening with the other local mayors and the county commission to discuss the distribution of the Local Option Sales Tax funds. Fun, fun.

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy