Christmas Countdown - 2014

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning, HmG~
Hope your appointment goes well, I'll be thinking of you.
Have a great day!

xx

Thank you!

It was a very scary drive to work, glad to be here and safe. However, it's only going to get worse throughout the day. Praying they get the plows out and soon.

Xx

Thanks Snowflake! My appointment went well, I don't have to go back for six months.
Continued prayers for safe travels, be safe!
xx

 

[Holiday]

Santa Claus is real.

Yep, you heard it here. The world may tell you otherwise, but I’m telling ya the truth. Santa is real. As we grow older, we become more skeptical of Santa, but don't ever doubt Santa.

How do I know?

When I was a kid, I saw the carrots on the roof that the reindeer ate. How else would those carrots get there? THEY WERE EVEN CHEWED(or so our little minds told us). Every Thanksgiving night, my brother and I would set out our letters to Santa and a few hours later, we would hear this bell ring from outside. That bell let us know that Santa’s elves came and got our letter. How else could you explain us getting the things we asked for during Christmas? What about the milk and cookies we set out every Christmas Eve? Where did those go? HELLO! They went to Santa!

Have you ever tracked Santa? Do you remember the newscasts when Santa showed up on the radar on the local news at 6:00 and 10:00? For crying out loud…NORAD tracks him! You can’t fake that!

Santa Claus isn’t real? Have you ever seen “The Santa Clause” parts 1,2, and 3? Are you telling me these aren’t real? Tim “The Toolman” Taylor is Santa! He has to be!

More importantly, have you ever seen Santa walk into a room full of kids? Have you ever seen them in line to see Santa at the mall? Have you ever seen the look on their faces, heard the excitement in their voices?

Friends, that anticipation in their eyes speaks to all of us. It says that Santa, in a way, is as real as it gets and Christmas is good. That look says I love the people who brought me to see Santa and I can’t wait to spend Christmas morning with these people. This, my friends, the feelings, the anticipation, the love….you can’t fake that.

As we get older, that feeling is what we are left hanging on to. Some people go through life and never lose that feeling, while some of us lose it and come back to it later in life. Regardless, the feeling of family, love, Christmas with those who mean the most….that is the same feeling we got on Christmas morning when we “believed.” You can’t deny that feeling, you can’t hide it, and you sure can’t fake it. That feeling is how I know Santa is real. That feeling is what we live for.

Santa is real, friends. He is alive and in all of our hearts. I believe in Santa and I believe in the Christmas spirit. And like Christmas, Santa is coming….

And like Christmas is coming, and like is Santa coming….so is “Little Bambina #2”. May God Bless you as much as he has my little family in the past week.

“Then my kids will be gone and have their own families and will decide if they will tell their kids the truth about Santa Claus. And, in that moment, I hope when they think back on all the Christmases that they spent with us growing up…I hope they smile. I hope they remember the love we shared together…the anticipation of Christ…the anticipation of Santa.”

And so it comes to this…..5 more days until the season….

What a kick off for the special posts. I'm feeling so magical & Christmassy now! My Monday morning was just made better!!! Congrats on #2!! Exciting!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Have a great day, HMG!!! Hope the appointment goes well!!!

Good Morning, MMC!!!!!! Today should be beautiful with a high in the low 60's. The best day of the week by far. Tomorrow it's going to rain and then we are in for a massive cool down with high's in the mid 30's for the rest of the week and weekend. Boo!!! Why can't we just have a normal winter instead of being on this roller coaster ride again. Oh well. I need to take advantage of the weather today to get out and run some errands. I also have a lot to get done around the house since I'm going to be out at my sister's all afternoon tomorrow. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much Made!
Enjoy the nice weather and have a great day!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

It's going to take me a bit to get caught up, so I'm going to jump in to say "Good morning MMC ~ Happy Monday!" I can't believe it's Monday already!! We had a nice (and busy, but relaxing) weekend! Friday I ended up staying home after the furniture was delivered & I cleaned & got out my Thanksgiving things. Then I decided to have my family over for brunch on Saturday morning! My cousins from PA & FL & all their kids came, as well as Mom & Dad, my sister, my bro & sil. We had cinnamon rolls, sausage bread & egg casserole. Was quite tasty. But um...little miss Gracie got ahold of the 3 Cajun sausage patties I had fried up for the sausage bread - stole them right off the counter- strainer & all! She was licking her chops until I realized what she had done - she ate every last bite! I was ready to beat her! Ha ha! So my hubby got to run to the store!!! Saturday I met up with the lake ladies, then went to my bro/sil's for a get together with all my cousins & brothers/sisters. I made a new onion dip & a new potato recipe ~ both were a hit! Then we stopped at our friends house to watch the Buckeyes. Yesterday our house was a happening place! Jims sister/hubby kids stopped over in the morning, then our neighbor kids came over to play with Gracie, then another neighbor girl came over selling dinner tickets, then our neighbor man came to see the house, then Jims Aunt/Uncle came to see the house. Then our friends came over - we ordered pizza...then another couple (friends) stopped over last night. Gracie was so devastated this morning when we were getting ready for work. She had such a fun day yesterday...b/c you know everyone was really there to see her! Ha ha! Now today she's all alone. Poor Gracie. :lol:

Back to the grind! Have a great Monday everyone!!!

Good morning and Happy Monday Holiday!
Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend. Gracie is too funny. I just love hearing stories about her, always puts a smile on my face!
I hope you have a great day!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

I think I have gone as far as I can go tonight. I did make the switch to all Christmas music in my MP3 player today. I just realized tonight I have 855 Christmas songs on it. I didn't think I had that many songs. cheesy

1224 Christmas songs here (but I didn't load them all)! cheesy
(Not bragging, just sharing.)
I have a lot more Christmas MP3s than general music.

 

[MerryCarey]

Hello everyone.

Do how many of you are planning on participating in the world's largest Christmas party?

I expect to be there at for at least part of it. I don't know if I'll call in ... I've done it twice before, so there are plenty of other people to be heard from!

 

[MerryCarey]

I hope you're having a relaxing evening MerryCarey and have a great week ahead!

I had a nice evening, thank you! As for a great week---I started by scraping a car's fender in the parking lot at my workplace this morning. Just little scrapes, but I had to leave a note with info, take photos, and notify my insurance agent. :-? Now I'm nervous about when the other driver will call.

 

[trackrebel]

Hi everybody. I hope You guys are doing ok. All is fine over here. I sent out a few more job-applications today, did a little shopping and am watching kid´s TV with Kandice at the moment.
I got a job interview tomorrow...it´s just a little something....but at least better than nothing. Cross ya fingers for me would ya?

What are You guys up to?

 

[MerryCarey]

Thank you for the special post, Star! One day closer to the season!

Special Post Day 3

Christmas is not just a date on the calendar, it is a place in our hearts.


How you keep Christmas is as unique as you are, that is why you cannot do it wrong.
Some decorate every inch of their home inside and out, while others only put up a small tree. Gifts can be bountiful and expensive or just one small inexpensive item. All of it is right.
We create lasting memories and traditions along the way that can last for generations.


Christmas is love in action. The greatest love of all was a baby born in a stable marked by a star that first Christmas.


Christmas is for all ages, all nations, all economic groups. Christmas is the most amazing time of the year when good will to all is abundant. A time to give and to receive.


So make Christmas what you want it to be, but make it a good one because in 3 days the season begins...are you ready ?

 

[Ryan]

Hello everyone. I hope you all have a great week!

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks Snowflake! My appointment went well, I don't have to go back for six months.
Continued prayers for safe travels, be safe!
xx

That is great to hear [emoji175]

Thank you!

xx




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[snowflake22]

I had a nice evening, thank you! As for a great week---I started by scraping a car's fender in the parking lot at my workplace this morning. Just little scrapes, but I had to leave a note with info, take photos, and notify my insurance agent. :-? Now I'm nervous about when the other driver will call.

Thinking of you~




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[snowflake22]

Hi everybody. I hope You guys are doing ok. All is fine over here. I sent out a few more job-applications today, did a little shopping and am watching kid´s TV with Kandice at the moment.
I got a job interview tomorrow...it´s just a little something....but at least better than nothing. Cross ya fingers for me would ya?

What are You guys up to?

Hey track!

We are doing ok, in the midst of some strong winter weather. Lots of snow & blowing, drifting. The roads are terrible.

Good luck with your interview! I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers




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[brittd19]

Good evening, Britt!

It most definitely does not feel like November! We are supposed to get our first major snowfall starting overnight, 10 to 18 inches!! Not typical here, snow is, but not that much this early.

Hope you had a nice weekend
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THAT is a serious amount of snow!!! Good grief! How's it looking so far?:

I think I have gone as far as I can go tonight. I did make the switch to all Christmas music in my MP3 player today. I just realized tonight I have 855 Christmas songs on it. I didn't think I had that many songs.
Good night, everyone!!!!

WHAT!!!!! Share some tunes!! My list is pitiful, is there a thread where we can post great albums etc?!

Hello everyone.
Do how many of you are planning on participating in the world's largest Christmas party?

I would love to participate! I will definitely try to be there

It feels like November to me because I'm hosting Thanksgiving, there's so much to do!
Have a great night!

Oh my lanta! You brave soul, I have never hosted a Thanksgiving dinner... Yet. I am sure its coming hahahaah

Good Morning Homemaking Girl, Thank you!

This is a very busy month for us, Zachary's Birthday was last week, Victoria's is today and mine is this coming Wednesday. And, tomorrow is Veteran's Day, and since I am a Vet, I celebrate that day as well also~ Three Scorpio's in one household; can get interesting at times.....LOL!!!!

Happy Birthday to Victoria! Happy Belated to Zachary!
Also...Thank you, thank you, thank you! For putting yourself on the line, and enabling us all too have freedom. It is deeply appreciated Xmastidings!

Alright Made... which one is best?? And where are they located in the store ~ freezer section, or fresh?
Marinated Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Cracked Pepper Turkey Breast TenderloinCracked Pepper Turkey Breast Tenderloin

Creamy Dijon Mustard Turkey Breast TenderloinsCreamy Dijon Mustard Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Homestyle Turkey Breast TenderloinsHomestyle Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Lemon Garlic Turkey Breast TenderloinsLemon Garlic Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Rotisserie Turkey Breast TenderloinsRotisserie Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Zesty Italian Herb Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Uhm I'll take one of each! YUMMO!!!!

It's going to take me a bit to get caught up, so I'm going to jump in to say "Good morning MMC ~ Happy Monday!" I can't believe it's Monday already!! We had a nice (and busy, but relaxing) weekend! Friday I ended up staying home after the furniture was delivered & I cleaned & got out my Thanksgiving things. Then I decided to have my family over for brunch on Saturday morning! My cousins from PA & FL & all their kids came, as well as Mom & Dad, my sister, my bro & sil. We had cinnamon rolls, sausage bread & egg casserole. Was quite tasty. But um...little miss Gracie got ahold of the 3 Cajun sausage patties I had fried up for the sausage bread - stole them right off the counter- strainer & all! She was licking her chops until I realized what she had done - she ate every last bite! I was ready to beat her! Ha ha! So my hubby got to run to the store!!! Saturday I met up with the lake ladies, then went to my bro/sil's for a get together with all my cousins & brothers/sisters. I made a new onion dip & a new potato recipe ~ both were a hit! Then we stopped at our friends house to watch the Buckeyes. Yesterday our house was a happening place! Jims sister/hubby kids stopped over in the morning, then our neighbor kids came over to play with Gracie, then another neighbor girl came over selling dinner tickets, then our neighbor man came to see the house, then Jims Aunt/Uncle came to see the house. Then our friends came over - we ordered pizza...then another couple (friends) stopped over last night. Gracie was so devastated this morning when we were getting ready for work. She had such a fun day yesterday...b/c you know everyone was really there to see her! Ha ha! Now today she's all alone. Poor Gracie.

Back to the grind! Have a great Monday everyone!!!

I think I may have read something wrong.. I thought you said your weekend was relaxing hahahahaha! just bugging! Sounds like a wonderful weekend, and as for Gracie LOL sneaky little bugger! but I can't blame her.. bet those cajun sausages were delicious...
...your post has made me ravenous! I must eat evertything!!! hahhahaha

 

[Ryan]

Wow...it looks like some crazy cold temps are coming to a large portion of the U.S.

Snowflake, looks like y'all are going to get some bone chilling cold up your way!

I'm excited as Oklahoma is expected to have highs in the 30s for a week beginning Wednesday.

 

[brittd19]

Hey track!

We are doing ok, in the midst of some strong winter weather. Lots of snow & blowing, drifting. The roads are terrible.

Good luck with your interview! I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers

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Please be safe, Snowflake... because It sounds like there is quite a bit of......... well snow on the way.. Dun Dun Dun Dunnnnn

ok but in all seriousness, please do be careful!! It sounds like it is going to be crazy! :

 

[Holiday]

Good evening everyone!

It was a busy afternoon. Actually, it was much busier than expected. It seemed the Christmas Spirit is almost in full swing for many people in Ottawa. The streets were crowded, the stores were full, the snow was falling. The only thing missed was the Christmas music. We're almost there. It also seems as if some stores are waiting until at least after November 11th to fully decorate. I can totally respect that. Still, most places had Christmas almost everywhere. I had to catch myself a few times. I've still yet to see any Christmas decorations inside a mall, however. This week, I am sure.

The Great Tree Debate of 2014 has been settled. Kim and I agreed to go off the board from last night's two options. Apparently, we missed a nice 7.5-foot Christmas Tree at Canadian Tire. It was regularly $300 and on sale for $150! Great deal. It has less lights than the 6.5-foot tree, but it has nearly double the tips, and we can just add lights if we need more. The lights are also LED Warm White lights. We are pleased with our purchase. We'll be putting it up next Friday. Believe it or not, we still don't know where in the living room it will go... We'll figure it out on Friday!

I said I would put some pictures on the Blossoms thread today, but it might have to wait until tomorrow. My old roommate Cassie is having a birthday celebration for her boyfriend, who is also a good friend/teammate of mine, so Kim and I have to head out shortly after we eat dinner. It's been a busy day, indeed! No time to rest.

I hope you all have had a great Saturday afternoon! Keep enjoying the weekend!!

Congrats on the new tree! Can't wait to see pics! How exciting!

Hey everyone! Just sitting here watching a little Netflix with Doc and Bambina and looking at the Christmas tree. Hope everyone is well. See y'all in the morning!

Awe ~ sweet ~ can't wait to sit & look at my tree while watching Christmas on tv!

Good evening!
I wanted to share some new kitten pictures but Tapatalk isn't letting me post pictures anymore. Not sure what's going on, its so annoying. Anyway, I never got to go Christmas shopping this afternoon, I'll have to do some tomorrow. My husband got home from work early so we went to look for curtains and a few area rugs. Since I'm hosting Thanksgiving the pressure is on to finish up this house. The end of this project is in sight!
We finally got some cooler temperatures, I heard we may see some snow flurries next week. My two oldest have some friends over, since its too cold to be outside they set up our garage with a big table & chairs and they hung Christmas lights up, it looks very festive. My husband even set up a space heater so its nice and warm. At least they have somewhere to go with their friends. My youngest is in the city with a group of friends so I doubt I'll sleep well until I know she's home safe and sound. But I am exhausted from running around all day so I'm going to lay down. I hope everyone had a wonderful day, I'll see you in the morning. Enjoy the rest of the evening, goodnight!

Good luck getting the house ready for Thanksgiving! I know how you feel. LOL! Your garage sounds festive ~ love it!!!

Have a great day.

Hope everyone is having a great day. I'm going to make a brandy and Guinness Xmas pudding today. Has to stand for two weeks in the fridge so I thought I'd get a move on.

Now that sounds interesting??

 

[Holiday]

...
At the end of the iconic film " Gone With The Wind" Scarlett O Hara is left defeated, broken, and alone. And in her despair, it comes to her.. "there is something far greater that delivers you.. it is the land.. and Tara.."... and while we do not in our every day lives come close to the challenges of nineteenth century living, we are daily reminded, that in our darkest of days, there exists something far greater, and it is community, faith in each other, and Christmas.

We found each other in a common love of the holidays and in that which only for a brief period, calms a world surely gone mad. There is something far greater that the mayhem and chaos of the world. And for us, that is each other and, Christmas.

And so it has come to this, Four days until the season.

best,

Binger

Love it!!! Thanks Binger!!! :-D

 

[brittd19]

I had a nice evening, thank you! As for a great week---I started by scraping a car's fender in the parking lot at my workplace this morning. Just little scrapes, but I had to leave a note with info, take photos, and notify my insurance agent. :-? Now I'm nervous about when the other driver will call.

Oh No!!! Hopefully it won't be too bad!!

Hi everybody. I hope You guys are doing ok. All is fine over here. I sent out a few more job-applications today, did a little shopping and am watching kid´s TV with Kandice at the moment.
I got a job interview tomorrow...it´s just a little something....but at least better than nothing. Cross ya fingers for me would ya?

What are You guys up to?

Good luck with the interview! My fingers are crossed for you

Hello everyone. I hope you all have a great week!

Hello! Hope you have a wonderful week as well!

 

[trackrebel]

Hey track!

We are doing ok, in the midst of some strong winter weather. Lots of snow & blowing, drifting. The roads are terrible.

Good luck with your interview! I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers




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eventho I envy You guys a bit for the snowfall...I don´t envy You for the sleet.....Stay safe on the street my friend!!! And thanks for the prayers