Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Holiday]

Thank you. Haven't really made plans for how we will celebrate other than we plan to drive down to our families on the 23rd and stay a couple of days. My brother, son and I always through the town of McAdenville on the night of the 23rd. It is known as Christmas Town USA and is where Seawaters grew up. Neat town. Here is a link to their webpage:

http://www.mcadenville-christmastown.com/

That looks like an awesome place! I hope you all enjoy it!

 

[snowflake22]

Part three wasn't a bad little movies. Pretty tame.

I saw that in the theater with my cousin, it was pretty good we thought. She is another scary movie fan.




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[snowflake22]

Good morning everyone. Much too warm here. Today's forecast high is 71. The good news is we finally start cooling off with Saturday's forecast high of 45 and low of 29. We've had a few frosts already but looking forward to nice freeze.

We don't really celebrate Halloween. We live on the side of a mountain with few neighbors and no kids. In 15 years here, we've never had a trick or treater.

Have a blessed day.

Good morning, mgramsey! Hope you & yours have a blessed day too~




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[snowflake22]

I know I have mentioned this a year or two ago but worth repeating for anyone who missed it. I mentioned my neighbors decorating for Christmas on Halloween night, well my uncle had them beat about 6 years ago. He put up his Christmas tree in mid October!!! Most of my family kind of freaked out but I was very proud of him!!! No one made mean comments toward him, just was a little shocked is all. Lol! I think his kids enjoyed it though. He was handing out candy on Halloween night to the kids with a fully decorated lit up Christmas tree glistening through the front window.

He passed away in 2012. I sure miss him, we had the best time at his house on Christmas Eve!!!

I love that story! Thanks for sharing it again!




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[snowflake22]

Tough when our Christmas traditions have to change. With Dad & Mom both gone, our Christmas will certainly be different.

Yes, it is.
My thoughts & prayers are with you guys~

(((Hugs)))

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[snowflake22]

Good morning, everyone!



Have a look at that count. Halloween is so close. The Christmas Season is getting closer by the second, too! Apparently, I failed to visit yesterday. Oops! Yesterday, I was stuck at Passport Canada for the day. I am really hoping it was my last! My contract ends on Friday. It's been great having a fall-back place to ensure I am always making money, but I will just expand my teaching area after this week. As for today, I am back to teaching.



It's a comfortable morning in Ottawa. Temperatures are currently around the upper single digits (high 40s) with highs of 16 (61f) and rain in the forecast. There was also a bit of rain on the way down to work, but it was still an easy drive.



My dad left yesterday. It was good to spend some time with him, as always. Kim and I had the opportunity to take him out for dinner to celebrate his 60th birthday, which was on October 10th. I assume he made it home safely. I guess I will now see him again when I return home for Christmas.



Speaking of Christmas, I managed to take a few photos over the weekend. I just haven't had the time to upload them. Thankfully, I don't have many plans this evening. I went to the gym and had hockey yesterday. I had tryouts on Saturday. My body is quite sore and needs a rest! What better way to take a rest than upload and share Christmas photos?! I don't know of many.



Well, we're a day away from the final 'Pines Day before Halloween. I hope everyone has all their tricks and treats in place. As for our favourite countdown, it will look quite nice on Thursday when we all see that the Season is only two weeks away! Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

Good morning, Brent!
Glad you had a nice visit with your Dad.
Looking forward to your photos!
Have a great day




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[snowflake22]

I will be keeping your family in my prayers!!! And I agree - this is the 1st year Christmas Eve will not be at my parents house. It's just getting to be too much for them & they are not enjoying it anymore. My sister has offered to have it at her house, which is great, but still, it kind of makes me sad. My sister lives in another town (many of my family live here in the same town as my parents) & it just seems odd. It will still be great - my sister has a beautiful big home - she loves Christmas like I do - and it's not really about the location, it's about family being together, but I can't help to have this feeling of sadness about it. Just a little!!

I do hope your have a wonderful Christmas with your family!

Hope you guys have a wonderful time at your sister's!
Changes in tradition are tough.
We are still trying to figure it all out with my MIL, Dorothy, hope she is feeling well enough- and me seeing my family as well. I just hope the weather allows us to travel safely. Either way, Adrian will be with his Mom, and I hope to share it with all of them at some point [emoji173]️




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[snowflake22]

Good morning!

I hope this finds everyone well!

A raindy (and I do mean raindy!) day here ~ perfect for fall and Halloween. However, I am walking around humming Christmas songs!!!! Speaking of which, the other day I was sampling various versions of Jingle Bells that I have loaded on my computer and every time there was a distinct sound of bells, Palmer would start playing with her jingle balls. Too cute!!!

Well, I need to get something to eat so that I can start work on time.

Be MERRY!!!!

Good morning, Meceka!!
That is so cute about Palmer [emoji175]
What a smart little cookie!
Please give her a hug for Harlowe & I.
We are sending one to you, too!




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[snowflake22]

Thank you. Haven't really made plans for how we will celebrate other than we plan to drive down to our families on the 23rd and stay a couple of days. My brother, son and I always through the town of McAdenville on the night of the 23rd. It is known as Christmas Town USA and is where Seawaters grew up. Neat town. Here is a link to their webpage:

http://www.mcadenville-christmastown.com/

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!




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[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC!! What a warm morning!! Last night we slept with windows open & the attic fan on! Really! On Oct 27/28! It was 74º at 3:00am!! We set a new record. Rain is moving in as I type this! That's ok - water that new grass seed we just planted. xx Lol!



By Saturday we have a high of 42 & a low of 26. I'm thinking about making a new drink recipe I just came across for our last weekend at the lake. It's served warm - apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, sliced oranges, nutmeg, cinnamon stick & cloves. Of course people can compliment with an adult beverage if they prefer. :smile: We will need something to keep us warm!!!



Hope you all are having a great day!!!

That is crazy! Wonderful new record!
It was warm, but in the 60's by us.
The drink recipe sounds delicious!

I bought a few bottles of this wine on our trip to Door County, after sampling- Hallowine by Door Peninsula winery. Amazing!
It's spiced apple wine, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Best served warm.

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[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, friends~
Hope you're having a nice day so far!

(((Hugs)))

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[made582]

Good afternoon, friends~
Hope you're having a nice day so far!

(((Hugs)))


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Good Afternoon, Friend!!!! Hope you have had a great day too!!!!!

(((Hugs)))

 

[snowflake22]

Good Afternoon, Friend!!!! Hope you have had a great day too!!!!!



(((Hugs)))

Thanks, buddy!
How is Mom today?






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[made582]

Tough when our Christmas traditions have to change. With Dad & Mom both gone, our Christmas will certainly be different.

I will be keeping your family in my prayers!!! And I agree - this is the 1st year Christmas Eve will not be at my parents house. It's just getting to be too much for them & they are not enjoying it anymore. My sister has offered to have it at her house, which is great, but still, it kind of makes me sad. My sister lives in another town (many of my family live here in the same town as my parents) & it just seems odd. It will still be great - my sister has a beautiful big home - she loves Christmas like I do - and it's not really about the location, it's about family being together, but I can't help to have this feeling of sadness about it. Just a little!!
I do hope your have a wonderful Christmas with your family!

It's going to be a different holiday season here too with my sister and BIL getting divorced. We are use to having 12 to 15 people around on Thanksgiving day and Christmas. My BIL will have my niece's for Thanksgiving though and then he will get them from noon until 9pm on Christmas day. So it's just going to be me, mom, my aunt, and my sister. So it will be weird not to be making a huge meal and having everyone around.

 

[snowflake22]

It's going to be a different holiday season here too with my sister and BIL getting divorced. We are use to having 12 to 15 people around on Thanksgiving day and Christmas. My BIL will have my niece's for Thanksgiving though and then he will get them from noon until 9pm on Christmas day. So it's just going to be me, mom, my aunt, and my sister. So it will be weird not to be making a huge meal and having everyone around.

(((Hugs)))




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[made582]

Thanks, buddy!
How is Mom today?

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Welcome!!!


She is doing pretty good. Still wearing out pretty easy but the shakiness is gone.

 

[snowflake22]

Welcome!!!





She is doing pretty good. Still wearing out pretty easy but the shakiness is gone.

Glad to hear that. Hope she can catch up on some rest.

Continued prayers!




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[made582]

Good morning, everyone!

Have a look at that count. Halloween is so close. The Christmas Season is getting closer by the second, too! Apparently, I failed to visit yesterday. Oops! Yesterday, I was stuck at Passport Canada for the day. I am really hoping it was my last! My contract ends on Friday. It's been great having a fall-back place to ensure I am always making money, but I will just expand my teaching area after this week. As for today, I am back to teaching.

It's a comfortable morning in Ottawa. Temperatures are currently around the upper single digits (high 40s) with highs of 16 (61f) and rain in the forecast. There was also a bit of rain on the way down to work, but it was still an easy drive.

My dad left yesterday. It was good to spend some time with him, as always. Kim and I had the opportunity to take him out for dinner to celebrate his 60th birthday, which was on October 10th. I assume he made it home safely. I guess I will now see him again when I return home for Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas, I managed to take a few photos over the weekend. I just haven't had the time to upload them. Thankfully, I don't have many plans this evening. I went to the gym and had hockey yesterday. I had tryouts on Saturday. My body is quite sore and needs a rest! What better way to take a rest than upload and share Christmas photos?! I don't know of many.

Well, we're a day away from the final 'Pines Day before Halloween. I hope everyone has all their tricks and treats in place. As for our favourite countdown, it will look quite nice on Thursday when we all see that the Season is only two weeks away! Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

Glad you had a good visit with your dad!!!!! Hope you get some more teaching calls this week!!!

Can't wait to see the pics!!!

Good morning!

I hope this finds everyone well!

A raindy (and I do mean raindy!) day here ~ perfect for fall and Halloween. However, I am walking around humming Christmas songs!!!! Speaking of which, the other day I was sampling various versions of Jingle Bells that I have loaded on my computer and every time there was a distinct sound of bells, Palmer would start playing with her jingle balls. Too cute!!!

Well, I need to get something to eat so that I can start work on time.

Be MERRY!!!!

That is cute about Palmer!!!!

Hope you have a great day, Meceka!!!!

Good morning MMC!! What a warm morning!! Last night we slept with windows open & the attic fan on! Really! On Oct 27/28! It was 74º at 3:00am!! We set a new record. Rain is moving in as I type this! That's ok - water that new grass seed we just planted. xx Lol!

By Saturday we have a high of 42 & a low of 26. I'm thinking about making a new drink recipe I just came across for our last weekend at the lake. It's served warm - apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, sliced oranges, nutmeg, cinnamon stick & cloves. Of course people can compliment with an adult beverage if they prefer. :smile: We will need something to keep us warm!!!

Hope you all are having a great day!!!

The drink sounds great!!!! Stay dry and have a great day, Holiday!!!!!

That is crazy! Wonderful new record!
It was warm, but in the 60's by us.
The drink recipe sounds delicious!

I bought a few bottles of this wine on our trip to Door County, after sampling- Hallowine by Door Peninsula winery. Amazing!
It's spiced apple wine, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Best served warm.

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Save a bottle for when I come to visit!!!! LOL!!!!!

Glad to hear that. Hope she can catch up on some rest.

Continued prayers!

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Thanks, Friend!!!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Glad you had a good visit with your dad!!!!! Hope you get some more teaching calls this week!!!



Can't wait to see the pics!!!







That is cute about Palmer!!!!



Hope you have a great day, Meceka!!!!







The drink sounds great!!!! Stay dry and have a great day, Holiday!!!!!







Save a bottle for when I come to visit!!!! LOL!!!!!









Thanks, Friend!!!!!!

Better hurry up! Ha! [emoji2]




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[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good morning!

I hope this finds everyone well!

A raindy (and I do mean raindy!) day here ~ perfect for fall and Halloween. However, I am walking around humming Christmas songs!!!! Speaking of which, the other day I was sampling various versions of Jingle Bells that I have loaded on my computer and every time there was a distinct sound of bells, Palmer would start playing with her jingle balls. Too cute!!!

Well, I need to get something to eat so that I can start work on time.

Be MERRY!!!!

Palmer is so cute!!!

Thank you. Haven't really made plans for how we will celebrate other than we plan to drive down to our families on the 23rd and stay a couple of days. My brother, son and I always through the town of McAdenville on the night of the 23rd. It is known as Christmas Town USA and is where Seawaters grew up. Neat town. Here is a link to their webpage:

http://www.mcadenville-christmastown.com/

That is beautiful!!! I love seeing Christmas lights mirroring along the water!

Unfortunately, I'm not an electrical engineer. Maybe xmastidings could develop it. (But I want a cut of the profits!)

Then add the MMC stamp on the box! =)

Hope you guys have a wonderful time at your sister's!
Changes in tradition are tough.
We are still trying to figure it all out with my MIL, Dorothy, hope she is feeling well enough- and me seeing my family as well. I just hope the weather allows us to travel safely. Either way, Adrian will be with his Mom, and I hope to share it with all of them at some point [emoji173]️

I hope all your plans work out the way you want them too. (((hugs)))

That is crazy! Wonderful new record!
It was warm, but in the 60's by us.
The drink recipe sounds delicious!

I bought a few bottles of this wine on our trip to Door County, after sampling- Hallowine by Door Peninsula winery. Amazing!
It's spiced apple wine, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Best served warm.

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Those bottles are cute! But I feel a bit drunk looking at them. Ha ha!!!