Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Festive Spirit]

the cake is done and ready to take to the competition site tomorrow !
But you will have to wait until Sunday evening to see it as contest rules state I cannot post pictures on line until after the competition is over.
Now the hard part, getting it to the site in one piece.

Best of luck to you!!!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Decorating started today. This will be the first time that we don't finish in one day. Kim and I are adjusting to decorating in this apartment/house for the first time. Of course, Simon the cat is causing us to not put out a few things as well. I was only allowed to take one photos (since we're not yet done). The Tree and other things will be completed tomorrow.

I have been running on about six hours of sleep - I am used to around 8. I am exhausted. I hope everyone had a great Friday!

Enjoy!

It's looking great so far. I remember when decorating only took one day to do. Since the children etc it is now done over a few days lol.

 

[Festive Spirit]

I am so excited! I'm ready for your tree to go up! LOL! My hubby had to stop on his way home from work to move my sister in laws tree (his sister) to the corner of her room tonight, (she had it put together, but not in the right spot & her hubby is out of town...) so if he can do that for her, there is absolutely no reason he can complain about me putting up my tree now, right???? :lol:

I think we should ambush both husbands and get our trees out LOL!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Merry Saturday!

Busy day ahead. I am getting my hair cut and then we need to nip to the shops and run a few errands. I also want to get Christmas decorations down from the loft today. Once they are down I can check lights etc and start putting out a few things over the next few days.

Relaxing evening planned watching some Christmas shows and just chilling out before work tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good evening!
I've been on the run all day, it's so nice to finally sit down. I did some more Christmas shopping earlier today, didn't do as well as I would have liked but I crossed a couple of things off of my list. I also had to go to the pet store, pick up a prescription at Rite Aid and stop at the butcher to order my turkey for Thanksgiving. And my husband and I went shopping for area rugs again when he got home from work. We finally decided on what we want for each room, but I refuse to buy them until he's finished painting. Speaking of paint, the kitten just stepped in some. It wasn't fun trying to clean her up but I got most of it off. I'll leave the paw prints that are all over the wood floor for my husband to clean, lol. I'm beat!
I hope everyone had a nice day. Enjoy the rest of the evening!
Goodnight!

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sounds like a productive day !
Kittens are so good at getting into things, glad you got her cleaned her off, paint can really make her sick if she tried to lick it off.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

SeaWaters wrote: "I used to teach my students about “Makin’ Memories.” I don’t think they realized that when I told them my family stories that I was really reliving those memories as if it were yesterday.Some of the voices in those memories have been silenced, but they still ring true in my mind."

I often recall, with great fondness, many family gatherings over the Christmas holidays when we visited relatives on the outskirts of town and those in the same neighbourhood and every house was decorated in a unique way and it was something that I delighted in as a child. I would see decorations and lights that were different from each other, yet the conversations and feeling of kinship were the same in each place. I also remember where people were seated and the different foods or sweets that were offered in different places over the years. Certain smells or sounds take me back to those times like it was yesterday.

One memory that I hold dear is about the time when my brothers and I adopted grandparents in the neighbourhood because my fathers parents were gone and my moms parents lived in Nova Scotia so we didn't see them much. At Christmastime, we would make special crafts for our "pretend grandparents" and visit them on our own. My brothers and I had different neighbours we enjoyed more than the others because they paid attention to us and were kind and appreciative of our affection. I adopted one grandma and a couple because I liked them so much and they reminded me of my own grandparents who lived far away.

One year, my pretend grandma asked me if I would help her put Christmas Seals into envelopes because her hands were sore from Arthritis. I was pleased to help and thankful she had a sponge for me to dip into water instead of sealing them with my tongue (never cared for the taste of envelop paste - perhaps if it tasted like chocolate...). I didn't realize how much time had slipped away, but it was near lunch time when we finished stuffing the envelopes with Christmas seals. I was invited to eat with her and we enjoyed lovely soup and sandwiches. As a treat before I left, her dog Teddy sang me a Christmas song. That was the coolest Basset Hound ever. He howled Jingle Bells to the point where I'm certain I heard some specific words emitting from him.

I cherish memories and share them from time to time and feel so fortunate to have had such a great time growing up in a place where people can open their hearts wide to let the Christmas spirit reside.

:yahoo: Keep a merry thought in your head.

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Everyone.

Another Weekend.
First one of Christmas Season 2014.

Another Milestone.
<< What, Crown? Aren't they all passed? >>
Not quite. One more to go.
It's the 90 percent Christmas Day marker and it's just THREE DAYS AWAY!
(Yes, Folks, the "forgotten Milestone". But we know it here at MMC!)

Days to Thanksgiving: 12 (Almost down to single digits!)
Days to Christmas Day: 40 (Down into the 30's tomorrow!)


Very chilly all day yesterday. More of the same today where we have started things off at a chattery 28 degrees here in the capital city.
Lots of sun, though, and no precipitation.


Have a Sensational Saturday, Friends.
Listen to lots of Christmas music.
It's the Season, you know!

 

[Crown 84]

Real nice, Auntie. Puts me in mind of my own Christmas Past days.
Would make a great "Special Post"!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Merry Saturday!

Busy day ahead. I am getting my hair cut and then we need to nip to the shops and run a few errands. I also want to get Christmas decorations down from the loft today. Once they are down I can check lights etc and start putting out a few things over the next few days.

Relaxing evening planned watching some Christmas shows and just chilling out before work tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Good Morning and Happy Saturday Sam!
I hope you have a great weekend too!
xx

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

This being remembrance day, we had a moment of silence at the store where all staff stopped what they were doing and reflected on the amazing sacrifices made by so many men and women so we could live free.
It was great, except for the customer in front of me when it was announced. He tried to make me keep working, loudly declaring that he did not agree. I said I did, took a step back and bowed my head. I could hear him continue to rant about how he was German and they lost so he had nothing to be thankful for. I was obviously for war since I wore a poppy indicating war and lost blood. Any country that believed in Jesus should not glorify war. This was a waste of time and he was not happy. When the time was over I rang him though and gave him his change, saying nothing to him. I was deeply offended. He then declared me rude for not thanking him for his business.
After he left the other customer just shook her head and said wow, really?
I wondered why he was living in Canada if his home country was so great.
Anyway, I took a time out to settle down.
When I came home I found this posted on facebook and want to share it with him, but he is not here so I will share with you instead

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What a shame the customer couldn't understand how paying tribute to those who provided us with freedom, the kind that he takes for granted, is so important. We have people who have taken their Canadian Citizenship vows more than once in a ceremony of thanks for welcoming them into our Country. I don't think he speaks for the majority.

I was reminded of a story that's worth sharing and found a link on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTFPSVNeTpQ

 

[HomemakinGirl]

sounds like a productive day !
Kittens are so good at getting into things, glad you got her cleaned her off, paint can really make her sick if she tried to lick it off.

She does get in to everything, she's a very curious kitten. Keeps me on my toes!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

SeaWaters wrote: "I used to teach my students about “Makin’ Memories.” I don’t think they realized that when I told them my family stories that I was really reliving those memories as if it were yesterday.Some of the voices in those memories have been silenced, but they still ring true in my mind."

I often recall, with great fondness, many family gatherings over the Christmas holidays when we visited relatives on the outskirts of town and those in the same neighbourhood and every house was decorated in a unique way and it was something that I delighted in as a child. I would see decorations and lights that were different from each other, yet the conversations and feeling of kinship were the same in each place. I also remember where people were seated and the different foods or sweets that were offered in different places over the years. Certain smells or sounds take me back to those times like it was yesterday.

One memory that I hold dear is about the time when my brothers and I adopted grandparents in the neighbourhood because my fathers parents were gone and my moms parents lived in Nova Scotia so we didn't see them much. At Christmastime, we would make special crafts for our "pretend grandparents" and visit them on our own. My brothers and I had different neighbours we enjoyed more than the others because they paid attention to us and were kind and appreciative of our affection. I adopted one grandma and a couple because I liked them so much and they reminded me of my own grandparents who lived far away.

One year, my pretend grandma asked me if I would help her put Christmas Seals into envelopes because her hands were sore from Arthritis. I was pleased to help and thankful she had a sponge for me to dip into water instead of sealing them with my tongue (never cared for the taste of envelop paste - perhaps if it tasted like chocolate...). I didn't realize how much time had slipped away, but it was near lunch time when we finished stuffing the envelopes with Christmas seals. I was invited to eat with her and we enjoyed lovely soup and sandwiches. As a treat before I left, her dog Teddy sang me a Christmas song. That was the coolest Basset Hound ever. He howled Jingle Bells to the point where I'm certain I heard some specific words emitting from him.

I cherish memories and share them from time to time and feel so fortunate to have had such a great time growing up in a place where people can open their hearts wide to let the Christmas spirit reside.

:yahoo: Keep a merry thought in your head.

What a beautiful memory, thank you for sharing! :-D

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

& Thanks for reminding me to pick up a new large gift bag for O'Malley the cat to enjoy, it seems to keep him from wanting to help me wrap gifts. He gets a bit too curious and doesn't help at all. He has a bit of a Scotch tape fetish, can't imagine where that came from - well maybe from me. He hears the sound of the tape or the rustling of the gift wrap and he's jumping onto the bed and trying to claim everything by grabbing at stuff with his paws and flopping down on it. I got wiser last year and started wrapping gifts on top of the freezer so he couldn't get into as much mischief. If I give him a gift bag, he'll drag it over by the balcony window and rest on it because his fur doesn't stick to it.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, Everyone.

Another Weekend.
First one of Christmas Season 2014.

Another Milestone.
<< What, Crown? Aren't they all passed? >>
Not quite. One more to go.
It's the 90 percent Christmas Day marker and it's just THREE DAYS AWAY!
(Yes, Folks, the "forgotten Milestone". But we know it here at MMC!)

Days to Thanksgiving: 12 (Almost down to single digits!)
Days to Christmas Day: 40 (Down into the 30's tomorrow!)


Very chilly all day yesterday. More of the same today where we have started things off at a chattery 28 degrees here in the capital city.
Lots of sun, though, and no precipitation.


Have a Sensational Saturday, Friends.
Listen to lots of Christmas music.
It's the Season, you know!

Thank you Crown, I hope you have a great weekend!

 

[Christmasstar]

Decorating started today. This will be the first time that we don't finish in one day. Kim and I are adjusting to decorating in this apartment/house for the first time. Of course, Simon the cat is causing us to not put out a few things as well. I was only allowed to take one photos (since we're not yet done). The Tree and other things will be completed tomorrow.

I have been running on about six hours of sleep - I am used to around 8. I am exhausted. I hope everyone had a great Friday!

Enjoy!

I have the same fireplace ! LOL, now if only we could the thing to trow out some heat !

Have fun with the rest of the decorating today, look forward to seeing the pictures.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

& Thanks for reminding me to pick up a new large gift bag for O'Malley the cat to enjoy, it seems to keep him from wanting to help me wrap gifts. He gets a bit too curious and doesn't help at all. He has a bit of a Scotch tape fetish, can't imagine where that came from - well maybe from me. He hears the sound of the tape or the rustling of the gift wrap and he's jumping onto the bed and trying to claim everything by grabbing at stuff with his paws and flopping down on it. I got wiser last year and started wrapping gifts on top of the freezer so he couldn't get into as much mischief. If I give him a gift bag, he'll drag it over by the balcony window and rest on it because his fur doesn't stick to it.

That's too funny. I'll probably have to lock myself in a room this year to wrap gifts now that I have three cats!

 

[snowflake22]

Decorating started today. This will be the first time that we don't finish in one day. Kim and I are adjusting to decorating in this apartment/house for the first time. Of course, Simon the cat is causing us to not put out a few things as well. I was only allowed to take one photos (since we're not yet done). The Tree and other things will be completed tomorrow.

I have been running on about six hours of sleep - I am used to around 8. I am exhausted. I hope everyone had a great Friday!

Enjoy!

Very nice, Brent! Looking festive!




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[snowflake22]

I am so excited! I'm ready for your tree to go up! LOL! My hubby had to stop on his way home from work to move my sister in laws tree (his sister) to the corner of her room tonight, (she had it put together, but not in the right spot & her hubby is out of town...) so if he can do that for her, there is absolutely no reason he can complain about me putting up my tree now, right???? :lol:









What a fun idea!!! I hope you two have a blast!!







Great people indeed!











We both had peppermint espresso & it was delicious!!!!

Had toooooo much fun with my sis! :grin:

Glad you guys had a wonderful time!




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[snowflake22]

I think we should ambush both husbands and get our trees out LOL!

I'll bring some cheer & then cheer you both on!




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[snowflake22]

Merry Saturday!

Busy day ahead. I am getting my hair cut and then we need to nip to the shops and run a few errands. I also want to get Christmas decorations down from the loft today. Once they are down I can check lights etc and start putting out a few things over the next few days.

Relaxing evening planned watching some Christmas shows and just chilling out before work tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Hope your errands go well. Have fun getting started with the decorations [emoji319]
Enjoy your relaxing evening!
And have a wonderful day, Sam!





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