Christmas Countdown - 2013

snowflake22 · Oct 1, 2013

whitney37354 said:
Let's pray that the government shutdown is over by then. The national parks are all closed now because of it.

My family drew names for our stocking stuffers on Saturday. We are right on schedule!

My little family is getting excited because we leave for Disney World on Friday after work/school (fall break next week). The daily grind is stressful, even for DD who is 8 years old & in third grade. It takes everything she has to stay focused & remember everything she needs to do, bring home, etc. She sleeps like a rock every night! We all need this trip. We only have three meal reservations, otherwise, we are going to relax & go with the flow on this Disney vaca.

Once vacation is over I can start figuring out how/when to buy gifts for Christmas.

Have a great time at Disney World!!

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MerryCarey · Oct 1, 2013

Wow, October already! In my work, I initial and date the jobs I proofread, and it's always a little jolt the first time of the year that I write a double-digit date. 10/1, 10/1, 10/1---each one says "The season's on its way!"

We're supposed to get temps in the low to mid-80s (F) tomorrow, but then it's supposed to drop to about 70 again.

Bradmac · Oct 1, 2013

mgramsey said:
Happy October 1. Sure sounds good. The only downer is we are having a warming trend with highs in upper 70s but should be better next week with forecast highs in upper 60s / lows in mid 40s.

Like Ryan, I hope to enjoy this season more. It will be our last Christmas season before our son goes off to college. October looks to be a fun month. Ethan (my son) and I are going to game 1 of the baseball NLDS in Atlanta Thursday. He will miss some school but he will remember this longer than anything that happens in school Thurs afternoon/Fri morning. A group of us men and sons from our church will be camping at Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mtn National Park on Saturday the 26th. We will then meet the wives and the rest of our church for Sunday service at one of the old churches in the park. I am really looking forward it.

My parents are hanging in there. We know they will not get any better but for now they are stable and able to live at home. We pray it stays that way at least through Christmas.

Have a blessed day everyone.

The camping trip sounds like a lot of fun! Didn't you do that last year, too?

Holiday · Oct 1, 2013

whitney37354 said:
Let's pray that the government shutdown is over by then. The national parks are all closed now because of it.

My family drew names for our stocking stuffers on Saturday. We are right on schedule!

My little family is getting excited because we leave for Disney World on Friday after work/school (fall break next week). The daily grind is stressful, even for DD who is 8 years old & in third grade. It takes everything she has to stay focused & remember everything she needs to do, bring home, etc. She sleeps like a rock every night! We all need this trip. We only have three meal reservations, otherwise, we are going to relax & go with the flow on this Disney vaca.

Once vacation is over I can start figuring out how/when to buy gifts for Christmas.

How exciting that you drew names. Before we started doing the white elephant type exchange where we steal gifts, we drew names & it was always so exciting to see who you would end up with & then try to find something really awesome for that person! :grin: Have a wonderful trip!!

snowflake22 said:
Yay!! Isn't it sweet?!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

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Very sweet! Loved the vegetarian hawk. :lol:

xmas365 · Oct 1, 2013

SpiritOfXmas said:
Morning MMC :hi:,

Im back for the run up to Christmas, starting to get excited already.

It's very wet and windy here in Ireland today.

I want some snow rather than rain!

Spirit

Welcome back!!!

Christmasstar · Oct 1, 2013

Home form work, I like short shifts!

My oldest is so excited, she got on full time at another hotel where she has worked before and really likes working at. In tow weeks she starts there. The pluses are full time, more money and straight days!! So happy for her.

Have to do some running around, talk to you all later.

Holiday · Oct 1, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Home form work, I like short shifts!

My oldest is so excited, she got on full time at another hotel where she has worked before and really likes working at. In tow weeks she starts there. The pluses are full time, more money and straight days!! So happy for her.

Have to do some running around, talk to you all later.

Congrats to your daughter!!!!

snowflake22 · Oct 1, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Home form work, I like short shifts!

My oldest is so excited, she got on full time at another hotel where she has worked before and really likes working at. In tow weeks she starts there. The pluses are full time, more money and straight days!! So happy for her.

Have to do some running around, talk to you all later.

Awesome!! Congrats to her!!

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gabulldawg · Oct 1, 2013

Good afternoon all! I am having a very quick lunch before we have an urgent meeting..grrr I hate those kind.lol I hope everyone is having a great early Autumn day! Just 30 days until Halloween! I am putting up the decorations this weekend and going out to get some more as well!!! Have a great afternoon everyone!

mgramsey · Oct 1, 2013

Bradmac said:
The camping trip sounds like a lot of fun! Didn't you do that last year, too?

Yes it has become a tradition for us. As the crow flies, Cades Cove is only about 35 miles from us but there is no direct route so it takes about 1-1/2 to get there. Hope the govt shutdown is over by then so the park will be open.

Yuletide Junkie · Oct 1, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Home form work, I like short shifts!

My oldest is so excited, she got on full time at another hotel where she has worked before and really likes working at. In tow weeks she starts there. The pluses are full time, more money and straight days!! So happy for her.

Have to do some running around, talk to you all later.

Congrats to the eldest of the Moose Rider clan on the employment upswing.

made582 · Oct 1, 2013

mgramsey said:
October looks to be a fun month. Ethan (my son) and I are going to game 1 of the baseball NLDS in Atlanta Thursday. He will miss some school but he will remember this longer than anything that happens in school Thurs afternoon/Fri morning. A group of us men and sons from our church will be camping at Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mtn National Park on Saturday the 26th. We will then meet the wives and the rest of our church for Sunday service at one of the old churches in the park. I am really looking forward it.

My parents are hanging in there. We know they will not get any better but for now they are stable and able to live at home. We pray it stays that way at least through Christmas.

Sounds like you have a great month planned!!!!

Still keeping your parents in my prayers.

made582 · Oct 1, 2013

HomemakinGirl said:
Just wanted to pop in quick and say hello! It has been a hectic morning for me so far. I straightened up the house, started laundry, walked the dogs and ran a few errands, including a trip to the supermarket. Now I'm at a doctor appointment for my daughter. And we need to go straight to the mall after this to get my daughter something. Maybe I could stop in Yankee Candle while I'm there and use my coupon! I'm praying this afternoon will be less hectic, I'm feeling so tired already. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful first day of October!!!

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Hope your daughters appointment went well!!!!

made582 · Oct 1, 2013

whitney37354 said:
My little family is getting excited because we leave for Disney World on Friday after work/school (fall break next week). The daily grind is stressful, even for DD who is 8 years old & in third grade. It takes everything she has to stay focused & remember everything she needs to do, bring home, etc. She sleeps like a rock every night! We all need this trip. We only have three meal reservations, otherwise, we are going to relax & go with the flow on this Disney vaca.

Have fun!!!!!!

made582 · Oct 1, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Home form work, I like short shifts!

My oldest is so excited, she got on full time at another hotel where she has worked before and really likes working at. In tow weeks she starts there. The pluses are full time, more money and straight days!! So happy for her.

Have to do some running around, talk to you all later.

Congrats to your daughter!!!!!

made582 · Oct 1, 2013

Back from my shopping trip!! Only bought two things. A birthday gift for my aunt and a Santa for me. I'll post a pic here in a bit. I've got a bunch of them uploading to photobucket right now for the Blossoms thread.

snowflake22 · Oct 1, 2013

made582 said:
Back from my shopping trip!! Only bought two things. A birthday gift for my aunt and a Santa for me. I'll post a pic here in a bit. I've got a bunch of them uploading to photobucket right now for the Blossoms thread.

Sounds fun, buddy!!

Can't wait to see your pics!!

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Ryan · Oct 1, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Home form work, I like short shifts!

My oldest is so excited, she got on full time at another hotel where she has worked before and really likes working at. In tow weeks she starts there. The pluses are full time, more money and straight days!! So happy for her.

Have to do some running around, talk to you all later.

Congratulations to your daughter!

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