Christmas Countdown - 2015

snowflake22 · Jan 4, 2015

made582 said:
Sweet!!! That cuts 8 hours off of my trip and it's only 30 miles from the Church!!!

That was sweet of them!! I'm glad you have neighbor's that care so much.

Glad you are relaxing. Hope you can keep it up for the rest of this afternoon!!!

xx

Sounds like the perfect plan!!

Thanks, buddy [emoji172]

Enjoy your afternoon! Your Colts are in the lead, yeah!

xx

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made582 · Jan 4, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Sounds like the perfect plan!!

Thanks, buddy [emoji172]

Enjoy your afternoon! Your Colts are in the lead, yeah!

xx

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Thanks, Friend!!!

I know!!! It hasn't been their best game but they are doing pretty good. (Of course as soon as I type that they give up a sack) The Bengals defense is putting up a good fight.

xx

made582 · Jan 4, 2015

made582 said:
Thanks, Friend!!!

I know!!! It hasn't been their best game but they are doing pretty good. (Of course as soon as I type that they give up a sack) The Bengals defense is putting up a good fight.

xx

And then they turn it over!!!! UGH!!!!!!!

Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
:whisper: I was hoping to take advantage of some Christmas deals a few times since Boxing Day, but aside from some beautiful festive tissue and cards, I wound up buying baby gifts for a gal at work instead. It's going to be her first child and for some reason I feel like it's my daughter giving birth, perhaps because I've been a mentor for her the last two years. She's getting spoiled well. I picked up a rocking wooden elephant that has a grey plush body along with booty socks, diaper shirts and a hardcover storybook. I'm also hosting my first baby shower ever - been to a bunch, but never organized one.

I went into the local Hallmark store, but hesitated in buying a merry gift for myself as they didn't have very many Rudolph ornies left on display.

I don't usually get down after Christmas or any time of the year, but seeing the signs that the Christmas season is behind us popping up everywhere is hard to handle.

:hello: I guess I'm worried that people won't keep that merry feeling alive throughout the year the way we all try by visiting here and planning for next year.

I can only control my actions so I'll be keeping a merry thought in my head no matter what date it says on the calendar.

a baby shower is so much fun, wish I could do a cake for you! It is great she has a mentor like you. This way you can make sure he/she knows everything Christmas !!

Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
One way I keep the post Christmas blues away is by making up songs in the shower. I often turn well known songs into Christmas tunes by changing the lyrics.

Here's one from about 5 years ago.

Santa’s On His Sleigh composed by Auntie Mistletoe based on the lyrics and tune of “I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane’ (as performed by Janis Joplin, John Denver and others)
The sleigh is loaded he’s ready to soar
Down the chimney he comes
Or by way of my front door
I can hardly wait to discover my surprise
Reindeer pausing on my roof
I hear Santa munching his treat
Stuffing my stocking
Listening to my festive music, tapping his feet
I’m trying so hard to shut my eyes

*Chorus: Santa’s sleigh is flying high
Meeting up with Santa Trackers in the sky
Norad is also there to keep him safe
‘cause Santa’s coming, it’s Christmas Eve
I can’t understand why you don’t believe
Santa’s real and the elves are too

There’s a place called the North Pole
I know it’s true ’cause I’ve been to school
You must feel the magic in you
Everywhere I go, I hear Santa’s cool
Every card I write, spreads glad tidings
When Christmas is gone,
I begin to feel so blue

Santa’s sleigh is flying high
Meeting up with Santa Trackers in the sky
Norad is also there to keep him safe
‘cause Santa’s coming,
It’s Christmas Eve
I can’t understand why you don’t believe
Santa’s real and the elves are too

Now the time has come, it’s Christmas morn
Mrs. Claus is waiting
For Santa’s returning sleigh horn
A sweet Mistletoe kiss they share
The reindeer frolic merrily
Families race to their decorated trees
Others go to Church, to recall
That first Christmas Day

Santa’s sleigh is flying high
Meeting up with Santa Trackers in the sky
Norad is also there to keep him safe
‘cause Santa’s coming,
It’s Christmas Eve
I can’t understand why you don’t believe
Santa’s real and the elves are too

Families race to their decorated trees
Others go to Church, to recall
That first Christmas Day

That first Christmas Day
That first Christmas Day

That's how I keep merry thoughts in my head and annoy my husband and the cat when I'm singing in the shower.

when I drove school bus I was always doing that and the kids kept telling me I had the words all wrong, so I would get them to sing it the right way. I was a great way to get them to sing and so much fun!

Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

made582 said:
Good Morning, MMC!!! It's going to be a cold day here with snow showers off and on. Doesn't look like we will see much accumulation today but that will change tomorrow afternoon into Tuesday morning. It's looking like we will see around 5 inches then. Yuck!!! I was hoping for an entire season of not having to shovel!!! At least there will be no hurry to it since I don't have to worry about mom going to work. Not to much going on here today. Just going to watch the Colts play and do some cleaning if I get the motivation. If not, well it can wait until later. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for letting me know what is coming!
We have the same forcast here.
Have fun watching the game, hope your team wins

ballcoach · Jan 4, 2015

How bout them Colts, Made? Looking good....

Getting ready for the "real" game after this...Go Cowboys!!!!

Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

snowflake22 said:
I want to stand right here & capture this photo myself. A road trip is in order!

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oh me too, what a lovely spot !

Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Not sure if I ever shared this or not, I know I did on Facebook. This is a beautiful wreath that my Mom made me [emoji173]️

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beautiful

snowflake22 · Jan 4, 2015

Christmasstar said:
beautiful

Thank you, CS!
I'll pass that on to my Mom, she'll appreciate that!

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Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

snowflake22 said:
I would love to be a part of a Christmas Choir again one day!

I loved singing carols before church throughout the season [emoji173]️
Something so powerful & magical about it!

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I used to be in choir, Christmas concerts were my favorite !

Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

Binger said:
ok.. it is all packed away.. ALL of it.. have one final box to get in a closet- but the basement is shut tight for another year- sigh.. alot of work.. but I am done... season 2014 put to rest.....

yeah ! mine too, except for all the little things I missed which I now have to find another box for.

Binger said:
and if I am right blues people.. the first milestone already is in sight... then a second (25% mark) close behind it... that is yabba!

the year will go by fast again !

sugar142286 · Jan 4, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Thank you for sharing!
It is beautiful!

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You're welcome!

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Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2015

Binger said:
we need to think of some alternatives to Lovemas..... wonder what Colbert is planning....

how about the I love Lucy Christmas special ?

sugar142286 · Jan 4, 2015

snowflake22 said:
LOL!!! Okay!

I am relaxing, our neighbor friends just stopped by with some food. So sweet of them.

Glad your day has been productive!

xx

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That was very nice! Enjoy the food!

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snowflake22 · Jan 4, 2015

sugar142286 said:
That was very nice! Enjoy the food!

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Yes, it was so thoughtful.
Thank you!

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sugar142286 · Jan 4, 2015

ballcoach said:
How bout them Colts, Made? Looking good....

Getting ready for the "real" game after this...Go Cowboys!!!!

Good luck to your Cowboys!

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xmas365 · Jan 4, 2015

Solice said:
Good morning Sunday
Coffee is ready![emoji477]️
Im enjoying it in front of the Christmas tree[emoji173]️
Snowing heavy today also..

Tomorrows school starts again
and the Christmas vacation is over.
I still feel Christmassy, and feel the whole week of Dec 22-29 is a blur because Isac was sick.
So Christmas in our house is not over until I say so [emoji173]️[emoji319]

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Enjoy the rest of your Christmastime!!!!

xmas365 · Jan 4, 2015

Bradmac said:
Solice, I hope Isaac is feeling better!

Good Sunday morning, my Christmas friends!

Like Crown's weather, we're wet and warm down here. It'll be around 70° through Wednesday, but then it's supposed to clear up and cool down to the 60's for a while.

We went to the movies Friday night & saw Night at the Museum. It was pretty good, but distracting because I knew that Robin Williams was gone. It had some pretty funny parts, though. And the kid who plays Larry's 18 year old son is the kid who played young Moe in the Three Stooges movie, so I enjoyed that. LOL

After working all morning yesterday, we went to visit Nancy's mom in the hospital (she's still improving), then we went out to scout for a new couch & loveseat. We got the goody out of ours long ago.

I found the coolest couch! It has touch buttons on the armrest that make it recline, move the headrest and turn on blue LED lights in the cupholders on the armrest. The center section opens to reveal more cupholders, reading lights and a charging station for laptops/cell phones. COOL!!!

Alas, Nancy says no. :-? We'll see.

Today, Nancy's going back to see her mom, and the kids & I are spending the afternoon with my mom.

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy