Christmas Countdown - 2012

[Bradmac]

It's my first day back to work after over a month of health and anxiety issues. The first couple hours were pretty rough, but I think I'm doing better now. My boss has been very accommodating; he let me bring my ipod in and listen to it while I worked. That seems to keep me calmed down.

I'm glad you're feeling better. Take care of yourself.

Just think happy thoughts, like...
Next week we'll be at the halfway point to the Christmas season!
:notice:

 

[made582]

It's my first day back to work after over a month of health and anxiety issues. The first couple hours were pretty rough, but I think I'm doing better now. My boss has been very accommodating; he let me bring my ipod in and listen to it while I worked. That seems to keep me calmed down.

I'm glad your boss is so accommodating and that you are feeling better.

 

[shellie12]

Was just going though pictures thought this was really funny ...

 

[Christmasstar]

Hope you have a great day and have fun telling the story!

story went well, the kids thought I was crazy for doing Christmas in May!
I told them about this site and they all knew I was crazy! LOL

 

[Christmasstar]

Was just going though pictures thought this was really funny ...

:lol::lol:

 

[snowflake22]

It's my first day back to work after over a month of health and anxiety issues. The first couple hours were pretty rough, but I think I'm doing better now. My boss has been very accommodating; he let me bring my ipod in and listen to it while I worked. That seems to keep me calmed down.

Hope things get better for you, MerryBells. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

:sparkle:

 

[jennifer91]

My best friend's dad died today, he was only in his 40's. He was using a bucket truck to cut down a tree and accidentally hit a power line. He was electrocuted and did not survive. I am completely mortified, horrified, and I don't even know what I can say or do for my friend and her family. Prayers are appreciated.

 

[caninemom3]

My best friend's dad died today, he was only in his 40's. He was using a bucket truck to cut down a tree and accidentally hit a power line. He was electrocuted and did not survive. I am completely mortified, horrified, and I don't even know what I can say or do for my friend and her family. Prayers are appreciated.

Jennifer I am so, so sorry. I can understand how you feel. You will be in my heart and thoughts xoxo

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Is it SPRING yet? I've been hibernating.

Actually, as it happens to all of us sooner or later, life sometimes gets in the way of my merry times here and there.

Thought I'd pop by for a quick visit to the Pines to check up on some merry chums and dance with a three-humped camel.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

I haven't nearly enough time to catch up on what I've missed, even the greeting at the top of the page only mentioned I'd been away for several weeks, I'm sure it's been longer than that. I'm not really back in full merry swing yet. This is a really busy time of year for me and it's going to get busier as my workload and family obligations increase. I said to myself, take a break and go make merry with your Christmas buddies - so I am.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Let's get this Pines party started with a song - straight from my song studio - don't think I've shared this one previously.

Reindeer Pokey-Doe By: Auntie Mistletoe (Based on the lyrics of Alligator Stomp as performed by child entertainer Jack Grunsky)

Two reindeers in the snow
Doin’ the antler pokey-doe
Two reindeers in the snow
Doin’ the antler pokey-doe!

They put their hooves in the air
Swayin’ in time without a care
Shake your antlers! Tap them on a tree!
And walk your reindeer down the hill - weeeeeeeeee!
Shake your stubby tail; prance around
You better not slip on the icy ground!

Pokey-doe

Shake to the left, shake to the right
Nice reindeer do not fight - weeeeeeeeee!
Spin around on your back
Try to stay on the snowy track
One thing reindeer love to do
Help Santa deliver surprised to you
Helpin’ Santa is what they do!

Pokey-doe

Two reindeers in the snow
Doin’ the antler pokey-doe
Two reindeers in the snow
Doin’ the antler pokey-doe!

Grab your coffee, tea, lemonade, etc. and let's have some fun before I have to scoot away again!

 

[Meceka]

Good evening, Christmas family

Jayish - Happy anniversary to you and your lovely wife. She got a really good guy ! xo

MerryMistletoe - I hope the mess gets cleaned up !! I am thinking of you and keeping you in my heart !!

Made- I am so sorry - Did I read that your little niece is having arthritis again ?? That poor little lamb.......

I promised that I would post Hermione's graduation picture whenever I could so here it is, Hermione in her cap complete with diploma - Isn't she a dollbaby !! ??

You have to click it to see it bigger !! xo

She is adorable!

Good evening,

Very long day today, 11.5 hours at work, everything got done though. I am quite tired tonight.

Have a good night!

I hope your foot is better today and that you got some rest!

She is defintely in a flair right now. Both of her knees are really swollen and she has started complaining of her elbow which never hurt her before. The doctor's started her on steroids last week to try to get it under control but so far they haven't really helped. The good news is she didn't react to the Orcenia and she will go for her second infusion next week.


Caninemom3- Hermione's pick is adorable!!!!

I will keep praying for your niece, Made!

It was gorgeous over in Europe, not too hot, a bit of rain early in the week but how bad can it be to be rained on in France!!!
JayIsh

That would not be a bad thing at all!

this is so cool!
I am getting ready to tell the Christmas story at kids company this afternoon. Of course the table needs to be decorated!
So going through the decorations I find all the cards you all sent last Christmas. what fun it has been to go through them all again.
I have sparkles on my fingers and a smile on my face.
Thank you all for making my day again!!

It's my first day back to work after over a month of health and anxiety issues. The first couple hours were pretty rough, but I think I'm doing better now. My boss has been very accommodating; he let me bring my ipod in and listen to it while I worked. That seems to keep me calmed down.

I'm glad you are doing better and that your boss is so accommodating!

My best friend's dad died today, he was only in his 40's. He was using a bucket truck to cut down a tree and accidentally hit a power line. He was electrocuted and did not survive. I am completely mortified, horrified, and I don't even know what I can say or do for my friend and her family. Prayers are appreciated.

Jennifer, I am so sorry. I will keep all of you in my prayers!

 

[Meceka]

Good evening, MMC!

:merry:

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:give: Good evening backatcha Meceka!


If It Were Christmas! By: Auntie Mistletoe (adapted from Topo’s - If I Were A Rich Man from: Fiddler on the Roof)

If it were closer to Christmas
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh,
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
All day long, I’d decorate my home
If it were closer ho, ho, hum.

Wouldn’t have to trim the tree much
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh,
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
I’d bake some cookies and pies
Hang the lights for the evening skies.

I’d build a big tall snowman with a top hat
And all sorts of thrills and things like that
A fine broomstick and perhaps a friend
Who knows where the mistletoe be at
I’d fill my yard with ferris wheels, festive wooden soldiers
A Christmas village and a Nativity - perhaps
I’d build one snow fort for the grandkids to play in
It’d be warm with hot cocoa to serve and gingersnaps

I wouldn’t have to wait much
Santa would be arriving soon
I would wrap gifts by the dozen
Right in the middle of the living room
With ribbons and bows and pretty paper
And special festive tags to match

The people in the town would come to me and wonder
Where’d she get the Christmas spirit from - ours seem under wrap
And how’d she manage to play music from her computer
Piping it out in the streets for all to hear while trying to nap
And amazingly they’d gaze at the revolving Merry-Go-Round
Taking them back to childhood joys and awe

I would watch Christmas movies all night
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
This would be the sweetest thing of all


May the merriment be with y'all!

 

[MerryCarey]

Hello, AuntieMistletoeDear and JayIsh! Good to see you both again!
And welcome back to MerryBells!
jennifer91, you are certainly in my thoughts ... what a terrible tragedy.

Heading to the 'Pines momentarily for more of the songfest, but I'll have to bring my laptop along to keep tabs on the Santa's Sleigh afghan. The high bid is currently $100! So happy to know that will be going toward filling some stockings this season!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

One more for the road ...

It Feels Like Christmas By: Auntie Mistletoe (based on the lyrics to You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer)

I’ve got the cutest stocking
You’re gonna fill it for me
You’ll avoid disappointing
Just sprinkle your magic dust
And *poof* there’s a present for me
Stop and admire my decorated yard
Tiptoe softly so I won’t catch you off guard

It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas
I’m gonna celebrate in every way
It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas
I’m gonna celebrate in every way
You make we wanna believe
And thankful for what I receive

It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas yahhhh
It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas yahhhh

 

[Lynn68]

Woo hoo!!

 

[xmas365]

It's my first day back to work after over a month of health and anxiety issues. The first couple hours were pretty rough, but I think I'm doing better now. My boss has been very accommodating; he let me bring my ipod in and listen to it while I worked. That seems to keep me calmed down.

My thoughts are with you, I deal with anxiety issues almost everyday. I know how tough it can be.

 

[xmas365]

My best friend's dad died today, he was only in his 40's. He was using a bucket truck to cut down a tree and accidentally hit a power line. He was electrocuted and did not survive. I am completely mortified, horrified, and I don't even know what I can say or do for my friend and her family. Prayers are appreciated.

I am sorry Jennifer, I will keep all of you in my thoughts.

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,


Tomorrow at 12:30pm my 3.5 day weekend begins. Woooohoooo! My foot really needs it. JP has his first baseball game tomorrow, I am so excited for him. We have been working with him on his fielding and hitting, more so on his fielding, because he has been hitting the ball hard since he was 3 years old. The coach has already taken notice of his hitting, and has pitched a little faster to him. His coach is a former AAA minor league baseball player, and he sees some talent there. (sorry for bragging, proud dad here cheesy ) I am watching South Park right now, just a little laughter before bed.


Good night Christmas Crazies!