Christmas Countdown - 2013

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning guys! I have just finished reading all the posts I missed since Christmas Eve. I was laughing, smiling and tearing up reading about everyone's time.

After I posted on Christmas Eve , we had a lovely, quiet day spent at home. The children loved the goodie bags and Mr. Festive even got one too LOL!

Christmas morning was fun and cosy. The children tore into their presents and hubby and I had no choice but to delay opening our presents until we could locate them under all the wrapping paper. Isaac was like a deer caught in headlights for a bit. As he is two now this was a very special Christmas because he understands things a little more. Next year will be the big one for him when he will be 3 and really understands the excitement and anticipation. I remember the Christmas Jacob was 3, it was truly a magical one!

The rest of the day was pretty hectic and I always wish it wasn't every year. After presents we went over to my mother in law's house where all the my husbands immediate family also visited. We didn't stay long as they are a bunch of grinches and we really would rather not be there! Once we came home I skyped my mum for a bit . After that I made our Christmas dinner and my Yorkshire puddings caught fire in the oven so to quote coach I have no stinking idea what happened!! Christmas night I was having trouble keeping my eyes open but I didn't want to go to bed. I didn't want it to end. The actual day is over so fast and ofcourse with young children you can't always just put your feet up as much and it never goes to plan!

Yesterday was a slower day thankfully. I am reminding myself that although the 25th has gone it is still Christmas. Now is the time to really enjoy it as I don't have to stress about prep or shopping, as I have finished all that

I am looking forward to New year's eve. It will be a quiet one spent just watching TV, movies ,snacking and counting down till midnight. Although I won't take decorations down till around the 6th or 7th New years day is kind of the end here in the house if I'm being honest

Well I hope you all are having a wonderful time carrying out celebrations. Another slow day here for us today. I think Mr Festive is out tonight as one of his best mates is visiting from out of town. Think I will have a girlie night in and watch The Holiday

It is so hard to believe Christmas day has come and gone but the season is only 10 months away.......... we better start preparing lol !

Sam xx

Good morning Sam!
Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. I remember when my children were that young, it truly was a magical time. Now that the girls are older I can't help but wonder how many more Christmas mornings I will have with us all together. The time has gone by so fast!
Enjoy the rest of the week!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, friends~

TGIF!!

Hope you all have a blessed day!!

xx

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Good morning Snowflake :-D

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Here is a house that my daughter, son-in-law and family saw here in Dallas the other night. Wayne and I were in that same neighborhood looking at lights a few nights before that but missed it somehow. That neighborhood has lots of beautiful lights! I got a laugh out of this! I love Santa but.... WOW! It looks like someone else does too!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, Friends.

Yep. Crown's still here enjoying a relaxing week with my family.
Hope all of your are thoroughly enjoying the still-running Christmas Season 2013.

But rest assured, on Jan 1, "Christmas Countdown - 2014" will debut.
You can Count on it!

Which brings me to my annual bittersweet warning that this thread will permanently lock at 12:00 AM (EST) Jan. 1.

What a great run we've had this year!

I am happy to hear that you are having a relaxing week, you deserve it!
Looking forward to the 2014 countdown!!!

 

[made582]

Well, this one was one for the books! talk about tired! We have been all over the place. The Little Bambina was so wore out from the previous two days that she slept almost 12 hours yesterday.

Here is what I (re)learned...you have got to be organized, but especially with a little one. The shopping needs to be done early, wrapping needs to be done early, diaper bags must be constantly checked, and you have to keep a schedule. All of these things we are going to talk about in the next couple of days. The wife suggested having somewhat of a debrief so that was can remember what we need to work on next year.

It was soooo much fun, but it was sure hectic.

My brother got home tonight and we visited with them for a few hours. Now, it's time for us to go to bed and sleep great! See yall tomorrow.

Glad you had a great Christmas Friend!!!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Now my goal is to go back and read about all of your wonderful memories made on Christmas Eve/Day! I have a few things to get done today and will try to catch up when I can kick back and relax! =)

 

[made582]

Good Morning guys! I have just finished reading all the posts I missed since Christmas Eve. I was laughing, smiling and tearing up reading about everyone's time.

After I posted on Christmas Eve , we had a lovely, quiet day spent at home. The children loved the goodie bags and Mr. Festive even got one too LOL!

Christmas morning was fun and cosy. The children tore into their presents and hubby and I had no choice but to delay opening our presents until we could locate them under all the wrapping paper. Isaac was like a deer caught in headlights for a bit. As he is two now this was a very special Christmas because he understands things a little more. Next year will be the big one for him when he will be 3 and really understands the excitement and anticipation. I remember the Christmas Jacob was 3, it was truly a magical one!

The rest of the day was pretty hectic and I always wish it wasn't every year. After presents we went over to my mother in law's house where all the my husbands immediate family also visited. We didn't stay long as they are a bunch of grinches and we really would rather not be there! Once we came home I skyped my mum for a bit . After that I made our Christmas dinner and my Yorkshire puddings caught fire in the oven so to quote coach I have no stinking idea what happened!! Christmas night I was having trouble keeping my eyes open but I didn't want to go to bed. I didn't want it to end. The actual day is over so fast and ofcourse with young children you can't always just put your feet up as much and it never goes to plan!

Yesterday was a slower day thankfully. I am reminding myself that although the 25th has gone it is still Christmas. Now is the time to really enjoy it as I don't have to stress about prep or shopping, as I have finished all that

I am looking forward to New year's eve. It will be a quiet one spent just watching TV, movies ,snacking and counting down till midnight. Although I won't take decorations down till around the 6th or 7th New years day is kind of the end here in the house if I'm being honest

Well I hope you all are having a wonderful time carrying out celebrations. Another slow day here for us today. I think Mr Festive is out tonight as one of his best mates is visiting from out of town. Think I will have a girlie night in and watch The Holiday

It is so hard to believe Christmas day has come and gone but the season is only 10 months away.......... we better start preparing lol !

Sam xx

Glad you had a great Christmas!!!!!!!

 

[made582]

Good Morning, friends~

TGIF!!

Hope you all have a blessed day!!

xx

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Good Morning Buddy!!!!!! Hope you have a great day and that work isn't as crazy!!!!

xx

 

[made582]

A little recap of our Christmas.

Christmas Eve we had our family come over for food, games and gift giving. We listened to Kringle Radio the entire time and it was great! Our yearly tradition on Thanksgiving and Christmas is playing bingo and passing out prizes to the winners. Lots of laughs and lots of fun!

Christmas Day, Snow-in-Texas and I exchanged our gifts with each other then went to my job to feed all the animals, they need a little Christmas too! I bought some duck feed from our store and we headed to the lake to feed them. The weather was mild and quite a few people were out there. We passed out duck feed to some of the kids who were there so they could help us feed them. There were LOTS of hungry ducks! We came home and I fixed us a big lunch. We had lunch and watched The Bishop's Wife. I love that movie! We just had a very nice relaxing day listening to music and watching more Christmas movies/shows. It was great!

Glad you guys had a great Christmas!!!

 

[made582]

Here is a house that my daughter, son-in-law and family saw here in Dallas the other night. Wayne and I were in that same neighborhood looking at lights a few nights before that but missed it somehow. That neighborhood has lots of beautiful lights! I got a laugh out of this! I love Santa but.... WOW! It looks like someone else does too!

These people rock!!!!!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning, friends! How are you all doing this morning? I am doing well. I am just sitting relaxing, enjoying DS, as he watches TV and I drink a cup of coffee.

What are your plans for the day? I am going to try to get caught up on here some. I know I said that was going to happen yesterday, but it never did. I got up yesterday cleaned and organized non-stop until I got the kids to bed. I pretty much have it all done, except for doing some laundry and sweeping the house. DH is home until going into work this afternoon, so he will help today, so I'm going to relax for a little while.

I go back to work tonight as well, but will work for just two days. I could really get used to this schedule! I can't hold my breath though! After the holidays, it will be back to normal!

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful day! I am off to read and reply to the posts! Talk to you guys later on. Thinking of you all, your families, and furbabies. God Bless and keep smiling! :-D

 

[sugar142286]

So it's all your fault!!!!!!! Everything had been going great until my 2am show and then the server had a hick up!!!!

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I think you did it on purpose! cheesy

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Here is a house that my daughter, son-in-law and family saw here in Dallas the other night. Wayne and I were in that same neighborhood looking at lights a few nights before that but missed it somehow. That neighborhood has lots of beautiful lights! I got a laugh out of this! I love Santa but.... WOW! It looks like someone else does too!

That is hysterical!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning MMC!!!!!! It's going to be a nice day here with a high in the mid 40's. So hopefully by the end of the day, my street won't be a sheet of ice anymore!!! I don't have a whole lot of my agenda for today. The main thing I need to get done is to clean out my closet but with all of the empty totes and boxes from the Christmas decorations in my room. I don't know if I have the room to do it. So I may say forget it and go shopping. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!

I hope the ice melts away! Have a great day Made!

 

[made582]

Good morning, friends! How are you all doing this morning? I am doing well. I am just sitting relaxing, enjoying DS, as he watches TV and I drink a cup of coffee.

What are your plans for the day? I am going to try to get caught up on here some. I know I said that was going to happen yesterday, but it never did. I got up yesterday cleaned and organized non-stop until I got the kids to bed. I pretty much have it all done, except for doing some laundry and sweeping the house. DH is home until going into work this afternoon, so he will help today, so I'm going to relax for a little while.

I go back to work tonight as well, but will work for just two days. I could really get used to this schedule! I can't hold my breath though! After the holidays, it will be back to normal!

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful day! I am off to read and reply to the posts! Talk to you guys later on. Thinking of you all, your families, and furbabies. God Bless and keep smiling! :-D

Hope you have a great day friend!!!!

 

[sugar142286]

*faints* WHAT??? Okay, does anyone else get that as morbid? Putting out Easter candies for sale, the holiday which for most people, marks Christ's death and resurrection when we're still celebrating his birth? I'm just sayin' - I think or at least, I hope the majority of those celebrating it are still in fact celebrating it for those reasons and not just a basket of candy and a cute bunny.

I digress - Happy happy Christmas thoughts!! It's Christmas Eve!!! YEA!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL!!!

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I never thought of it like this before, but your so right, graywolf. It is so disgusting. Merry CHRISTmas everyone!

 

[graywolf70]

Good Morning, friends~

TGIF!!

Hope you all have a blessed day!!

xx

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Good morming to you Snowflake!

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[sugar142286]

It's snowing! We are getting our white Christmas !!! Doing a happy dance!

We ended up getting a dusting and then got another inch or so yesterday, so I would say we had a white Christmas too! :

 

[graywolf70]

Good Morning guys! I have just finished reading all the posts I missed since Christmas Eve. I was laughing, smiling and tearing up reading about everyone's time.

After I posted on Christmas Eve , we had a lovely, quiet day spent at home. The children loved the goodie bags and Mr. Festive even got one too LOL!

Christmas morning was fun and cosy. The children tore into their presents and hubby and I had no choice but to delay opening our presents until we could locate them under all the wrapping paper. Isaac was like a deer caught in headlights for a bit. As he is two now this was a very special Christmas because he understands things a little more. Next year will be the big one for him when he will be 3 and really understands the excitement and anticipation. I remember the Christmas Jacob was 3, it was truly a magical one!

The rest of the day was pretty hectic and I always wish it wasn't every year. After presents we went over to my mother in law's house where all the my husbands immediate family also visited. We didn't stay long as they are a bunch of grinches and we really would rather not be there! Once we came home I skyped my mum for a bit . After that I made our Christmas dinner and my Yorkshire puddings caught fire in the oven so to quote coach I have no stinking idea what happened!! Christmas night I was having trouble keeping my eyes open but I didn't want to go to bed. I didn't want it to end. The actual day is over so fast and ofcourse with young children you can't always just put your feet up as much and it never goes to plan!

Yesterday was a slower day thankfully. I am reminding myself that although the 25th has gone it is still Christmas. Now is the time to really enjoy it as I don't have to stress about prep or shopping, as I have finished all that

I am looking forward to New year's eve. It will be a quiet one spent just watching TV, movies ,snacking and counting down till midnight. Although I won't take decorations down till around the 6th or 7th New years day is kind of the end here in the house if I'm being honest

Well I hope you all are having a wonderful time carrying out celebrations. Another slow day here for us today. I think Mr Festive is out tonight as one of his best mates is visiting from out of town. Think I will have a girlie night in and watch The Holiday

It is so hard to believe Christmas day has come and gone but the season is only 10 months away.......... we better start preparing lol !

Sam xx

Sounds like a wonderful day to me!!! And yes... let's start prepping. LOL

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[graywolf70]

Good Morning, Friends.

Yep. Crown's still here enjoying a relaxing week with my family.
Hope all of your are thoroughly enjoying the still-running Christmas Season 2013.

But rest assured, on Jan 1, "Christmas Countdown - 2014" will debut.
You can Count on it!

Which brings me to my annual bittersweet warning that this thread will permanently lock at 12:00 AM (EST) Jan. 1.

What a great run we've had this year!

I kinda didn't want to thumbs up this one just because I didn't like the idea if this thread locking. LOL

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