Christmas Countdown - 2015

[sugar142286]

Oh, how awesome that you went to Church Brew Works! I'm a little jealous! We'll have to go there again on our next trip! Glad you liked it!

They're pizza looked awesome. I wanted to try it because of the wood fire, but I had one the prior day at Cheesecake Factory, so wanted to try something else. I got the Pittsburgh salad (which was a chicken salad) and the French onion soup. The French onion soup was sooo good!

 

[sugar142286]

Oh sugar, I am so sorry to hear this for you & your family! I'll be praying for a 100% successful surgery, a speedy recovery & all good news! I know how terrible it is to get scary news about our fur babies! Sending many hugs, thoughts & prayers!!!

Thanks, Holiday! I appreciate each and everyone of you, so much, as I know all of us are going through something here at some point. It's the best place to come to for advice and for prayers. (((Hugs))) back to you and Gracie - know that I continue to pray for her as well!

 

[sugar142286]

I'm sorry, Sugar. Praying for Ella and for you & your family.

Thanks, Brad. I appreciate that!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning MMC! Happy Tuesday! Not much going on here today, just work. It's a cool morning - AC is off at work & windows are open! It was chilly in the convertible this morning - had to put the windows up & turn the heat on. Lol! Not that it's THAT cold outside, but 64º in a convertible is chilly!
Tonight we are having pizza on Moms deck. Today would have been Mom & Dads 64th wedding Anniversary. Dad left us 5 months too soon to physically be here to celebrate. But celebrate we will! I think Mom is looking forward to it!
Have a great day MMC!

Good afternoon, Holiday! Enjoy pizza on the deck tonight! Prayers for you guys - thinking of you and lots (((hugs)))! Your dad will be there with you, I know. That's so nice to be doing that with your mom - I'm sure it means the world to her! Hope you're having a nice day!

 

[sugar142286]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I thought I'd get to work on the Camaro yesterday, but then I remembered I had a city council meeting. Oh well. My 4 year term as mayor ends in December, and I've decided that I'm not going to run again. I've enjoyed the last 12 years on the council, but my family has gotten so busy that I need to focus on that. Maybe after the kids are grown...

Anyway, I have to go to the photographer's office today to see Jacob's senior pictures. They don't send proofs home anymore. Grrrr. When I was a senior, you took a quick waist-up picture with a tuxedo coat on in the lunch room. Now they have "elementals" (outdoors), "formals" (with the tux, in a studio), and "relaxed" (regular clothes, doing anything). Jacob was also a Senior Superlative, voted Most Talented, so there's a picture for that, too. And the cost is MIND NUMBING.

I just keeping humming Christmas songs, hoping I'm not flat broke by the time it's over.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Good afternoon, Brad! Sounds like you've had a great 12 years on the council! I think you're making a good decision, in family always comes first!

I bet Jacob's pictures will be awesome! Senior pictures have transformed so much even since I graduated 11 years ago. They were so incredibly expensive and I mean sooo expensive, so I imagine what you're paying. I just keep thinking to myself what all that is going to cost in another 12 years - college especially!!!

Hope you're having a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

Thanks again snowflake! So far we have 15 adults & 4 kiddo's who have said they are coming tonight, so not a bad turnout for a Tuesday night!

That's wonderful - what a great family night that will be!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC! Happy Tuesday! Not much going on here today, just work. It's a cool morning - AC is off at work & windows are open! It was chilly in the convertible this morning - had to put the windows up & turn the heat on. Lol! Not that it's THAT cold outside, but 64º in a convertible is chilly!
Tonight we are having pizza on Moms deck. Today would have been Mom & Dads 64th wedding Anniversary. Dad left us 5 months too soon to physically be here to celebrate. But celebrate we will! I think Mom is looking forward to it!
Have a great day MMC!

Happy Anniversary to your parents. Keeping you all in my thoughts. Hope you have a nice night Holiday!

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I thought I'd get to work on the Camaro yesterday, but then I remembered I had a city council meeting. Oh well. My 4 year term as mayor ends in December, and I've decided that I'm not going to run again. I've enjoyed the last 12 years on the council, but my family has gotten so busy that I need to focus on that. Maybe after the kids are grown...

Anyway, I have to go to the photographer's office today to see Jacob's senior pictures. They don't send proofs home anymore. Grrrr. When I was a senior, you took a quick waist-up picture with a tuxedo coat on in the lunch room. Now they have "elementals" (outdoors), "formals" (with the tux, in a studio), and "relaxed" (regular clothes, doing anything). Jacob was also a Senior Superlative, voted Most Talented, so there's a picture for that, too. And the cost is MIND NUMBING.

I just keeping humming Christmas songs, hoping I'm not flat broke by the time it's over.

I hope y'all have a great day!

The prices on those photo packages are outrageous. They know what they're doing. They're senior portraits, you have to buy them!

Hope you feel better soon HMG!! I actually started back to the gym yesterday. I am still having issues with my knee so I could only do the elliptical machine and a little walk but feels good to be back. Have a great day!

Thank you SnowflakeMom!
Hope your knee feels better very soon!

Hey MMC Friends....Merry Tuesday! I am just working away and getting ready to sneak out to the gym for a bit. Soccer season has officially started here so my oldest daughter is back to camp this week from 5-8.
Andre, my boxer has been having issues with his belly and vomiting a few times yesterday and once today. I boiled him some chicken and rice today and so far he has kept it down. He is acting fine so not sure what the issue is??
Have a wonderful afternoon and so excited for milestone day!

Sending up prayers for Andre, I hope he is alright.

Good Afternoon/Evening christmas friends..Had a rough night with twin b..she has been sick on and off today..So looks like another sleepless night here again..Hope everyone is having a good day so far

Sending get well wishes Prancer, hope she feels better.

Hope the soreness goes away quickly, HMG!!!! Have a great day!!!

Thanks Made!!!

Well mom's appointment went okay I guess. They are adjusting her insulin again. For some reason, her sugar levels have just been all over the place since she had the brain bleed and there is really no logical answers behind it. Days that she eats all salad she could jump up to 300 and days that she cheats she could hold steady at 115. So they aren't really sure what they are going to do if it keeps up. We go back in 2 weeks though to see if they are starting to balance out or not.

Continued prayers for your Mom, I hope her levels balance out soon.
Hope you're having a nice day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

A few photo's from Harlowe's first boat ride:
She loved it!

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That is so cute Snowflake, thank you for sharing!!!
xo

Good afternoon, HMG! You'll body will be back to it in no time! Hope all is going well with your errands and chores today! Hope you're having a great day!

Thanks Sugar!
My day is going well, hope yours is too!
Keeping you in my thoughts.

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning MMC!

This morning my speeding walking partner and I were treated to a lightening show as we met up to do our daily walk. We speed walk everyday at 5am and this morning the sky lit up in the most spectacular way and we chatted along as usual. That was until the heavens opened up and a monsoon fell on us! We had reached our usual spot where we turn around and walk back towards home and all we could do was run. My walking partner is my ex-boyfriend's mum who is a relatively healthy 59yr old woman. She has been experiencing some issues lately with her hip but nothing to major. However when the rain come upon us like buckets she could be heard (and it cracks me up now just thinking about it) but she says "You run and leave me behind, you're so much healthier and younger than I am". I said "Debra it's not like this is war and you're sacrificing yourself on my behalf, it's rain and I'm already soaked thru to the bone so I'm not running ahead of you". All I could imagine is the pair of us caught in some war film and she's out of ammo and wounded and I have to leave her behind to survive. We had a good laugh about it but by the time I got home I had to undress at my door so that I wouldn't track water all through my house.

Tonight we are going to exercise class together I'm hoping that we able to avoid any repeats of this mornings adventures. LOL

Good afternoon, Ladybugkisses! Sounds like you guys have a lot of fun together! Hope you guys stay dry tonight! Hope you're having a great day!

 

[snowflake22]

That is so cute Snowflake, thank you for sharing!!!
xo



Thanks Sugar!
My day is going well, hope yours is too!
Keeping you in my thoughts.

Thank you, HmG!!

xo

 

[sugar142286]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!! It's going to be another warm day here with a high of 86. Those 70's I was looking forward to later this week are slowly disappearing off of the forecast though. Boo!!! At least it's nice out right now with a temp of 71 degree's. Not to much going on today. Mom has a doctor's appointment here in about an hour and I have some laundry to do this afternoon. Nothing to exciting. Hopefully I can get back here to catch up later if my connection holds. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!

Good afternoon, buddy! Hope it doesn't get to warm out there for you! Praying mom's doctor's appointment went well! Hope you're having a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

I might just dissolve the city council and simply take over. What do you think?

I think that's a great idea! You could do it!

 

[sugar142286]

Ha-ha...I've been driving the wife nuts for the past two weeks or so, in just the opposite way. I've been cranking the AC down to the point where the windows on the house are condensing. I have the ceiling fan set on high and blowing on me all night long. I've been getting so hot, (especially at night) where I'm peeling blankets and apparel....The wife is beside herself thinking that I must be going thru male menopause or something; with these hot flashes at night. Is that such a thing, male menopause????

I always say there is! I think men have male PMS every month too!!! LOL

 

[sugar142286]

Hey MMC Friends....Merry Tuesday! I am just working away and getting ready to sneak out to the gym for a bit. Soccer season has officially started here so my oldest daughter is back to camp this week from 5-8.
Andre, my boxer has been having issues with his belly and vomiting a few times yesterday and once today. I boiled him some chicken and rice today and so far he has kept it down. He is acting fine so not sure what the issue is??
Have a wonderful afternoon and so excited for milestone day!

Good evening, SnowflakeMom! Prayers for Andre - hope he seems to be feeling okay this evening. Keep us updated on him. Hope you're having a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

Thank you! It's going well. Beautiful day!
Gracie seems fine 'n dandy! She was trying her best to get the smoked turkey I was using to make a sandwich at lunch. LOL! And she stole 2 clothes pins right out of the bag while I was trying to hang clothes on the line. She's a fast little stinker!

Sounds like her normal self! Glad to hear she is doing well!

 

[sugar142286]

Well mom's appointment went okay I guess. They are adjusting her insulin again. For some reason, her sugar levels have just been all over the place since she had the brain bleed and there is really no logical answers behind it. Days that she eats all salad she could jump up to 300 and days that she cheats she could hold steady at 115. So they aren't really sure what they are going to do if it keeps up. We go back in 2 weeks though to see if they are starting to balance out or not.

Praying that the adjustment helps her. Keep us updated on her progress!

 

[sugar142286]

A few photo's from Harlowe's first boat ride:
She loved it!

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Aww - awesome! She looks like she is having so much fun! I love the picture of you two! Thanks for sharing!

 

[DoYouHearWhatIHear]

Good evening everyone! Hope you are well! Just finished a workout and about to enjoy a peach and some dinner-shredded beef and veggies!

 

[Meceka]

Sorry to hear about your storm damage! Nice that you lost the willow branch you wanted to come down w/o any damage there! Hope you can get everything back to normal soon!
Have a great day Meceka!

Thank you, Holiday! I hope you are having a great Tuesday and have an even better Wednesday!

 

[snowflake22]

Aww - awesome! She looks like she is having so much fun! I love the picture of you two! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you!! It was lots of fun! <3