Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Martine]

Good Monday morning, Christmas friends!

It was a sad Saturday morning to find that my friend and manager, Russell, passed away in his sleep after two years of struggling with ALS. Bless his heart, at least he's in Heaven and free of pain. Please keep his family in your prayers & thoughts.

I had such a busy day yesterday. I had Men's Breakfast at daylight at church, then church, then lunch with mom, then listening to Jacob's University Choir sing in church at a nearby town, then back to church for our Christmas party. Whew! I definitely got my church-time in yesterday.

I hope y'all have a great day!

I am sending warm thoughts to Russell's loved ones and to you as well Bradmac. From what you told us about him, he was a great man who was loved and will be missed.

 

[Martine]

Good Monday midday! Where is the time going??? 20 days until Christmas, that is crazy! Last evening we watched another Christmas movie, Office Christmas Party. It was just ok, it won't go on my yearly list. I have a day off tomorrow and plan on making the definite list of what I'll be making for the treat boxes I give family members each year and what food we'll make when they come over for Christmas. And I still haven't finished shopping for gifts. Hope everyone is having a great start to the week!

 

[made582]

Holiday- Prayers for your mom.

Brad- I'm sorry to hear about Russell. Prayers for his family and of you.

 

[Holiday]

Haha, Rollins! Last night Leo got into a King size Kit kat that I had bought for my daughter's stocking. He had a couple bites but if I didn't catch him, I know the whole thing would have been gone! Lol

Can't blame the guy!


Wow...busy weekend for sure!!
Keeping your Mom in my prayers.

Thank you SFM!

 

[Holiday]

I will keep your mother in my thoughts Holiday ((hugs)).

I am tired just reading about your weekend. Hope you take it easy today.

Thanks Martine! Appreciate that!
Lots to do after work - house still needs decorations!!

 

[Holiday]

Good Monday midday! Where is the time going??? 20 days until Christmas, that is crazy! Last evening we watched another Christmas movie, Office Christmas Party. It was just ok, it won't go on my yearly list. I have a day off tomorrow and plan on making the definite list of what I'll be making for the treat boxes I give family members each year and what food we'll make when they come over for Christmas. And I still haven't finished shopping for gifts. Hope everyone is having a great start to the week!

Enjoy your day off. Good luck making all those decisions!

 

[whitney37354]

Let's see if I can do this...

Main tree: we did a Disney theme this year because we're going to Disney World next summer.

 

[Holiday]

Holiday- Prayers for your mom.

Thanks made! Hope you're having a good Monday!

 

[whitney37354]

Dining Room Tree: The ornaments on this tree belonged to DH's aunt who passed away in 2015. She was a teacher & kept DD after school from kindergarten through fourth grade.

 

[Holiday]

Let's see if I can do this...

Main tree: we did a Disney theme this year because we're going to Disney World next summer.
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They both look great! Festive!

 

[whitney37354]

DD's tree: this is a hodgepodge of ornaments she's made over her 12 years & Hallmark ornaments from both of her grandmothers.

 

[whitney37354]

Bedroom: These two trees are in our bedroom. They have a little of everything on them: ornaments with our pictures from Dixie Stampede (our yearly wedding anniversary trip), vacations, ornaments with pics of DD over the years, wooden decorations from my parent's tree when I was little, & just ornaments given to us by friends over the years.

 

[Meceka]

I watched one earlier today..cant remember the name now. A lady had to go to a Inn but a ghost of the former owner appears every Dec 12th to Dec 24th. Was a very good flick.

That sounds like an interesting movie that you watched. Was it on Hallmark?

 

[Meceka]

Good morning MMC! How in the world is it Monday again already - December 4th??? It was a good weekend, it was a stressful weekend, it was a busy weekend, it was a fast weekend. Mom is really weak! She sure could use some prayers if you have time! She told her caregiver this morning she is just so tired she can't go anymore. I hate this for her!

My friend & I did have a lot of fun shopping together again on Friday - as always! Saturday our HS football team won state. I was with mom (after less than 4 hours of sleep on Friday night ) my brother, sil & moms neighbor (my Mom #2) came over to watch it on tv. Buckeyes played/won Saturday night. I made a triple batch of cinnamon rolls in-between all the action. Didn't get to bed until 1:30 in the morning. Whew! Yesterday was baby shower, then candy day at our house. The family singers are back again this year...


YOU BETTER BE GOOD!


After this song our great nephew was asking for another song...ha ha ha! So Jingle Bells it was! So funny - goof balls!

Anyway, I need another day off to catch up! HA!

Everyone, have a wonderful Monday!

Praying for your mom, Holiday. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

Good Monday morning, Christmas friends!

It was a sad Saturday morning to find that my friend and manager, Russell, passed away in his sleep after two years of struggling with ALS. Bless his heart, at least he's in Heaven and free of pain. Please keep his family in your prayers & thoughts.

I had such a busy day yesterday. I had Men's Breakfast at daylight at church, then church, then lunch with mom, then listening to Jacob's University Choir sing in church at a nearby town, then back to church for our Christmas party. Whew! I definitely got my church-time in yesterday.

I hope y'all have a great day!

I'm so sorry for your loss, Brad. Sending up prayers. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Holiday]

View attachment 41256 DD's tree: this is a hodgepodge of ornaments she's made over her 12 years & Hallmark ornaments from both of her grandmothers.

Bedroom: These two trees are in our bedroom. They have a little of everything on them: ornaments with our pictures from Dixie Stampede (our yearly wedding anniversary trip), vacations, ornaments with pics of DD over the years, wooden decorations from my parent's tree when I was little, & just ornaments given to us by friends over the years.View attachment 41257 View attachment 41258

They all look great!! Love it!

 

[Holiday]

Praying for your mom, Holiday. {{{HUGS}}}

Thanks so much M!

 

[Holiday]

YAY!!! Time to back up & get outa here!!!

Everyone, have a great evening! Looking forward to watching the National Tree Lighting tonight!!

 

[NcGunny]

That sounds like an interesting movie that you watched. Was it on Hallmark?

It was on Amazon Prime. I will look in a bit and tell ya the name

 

[NcGunny]

Sounds interesting!!
Was it a Lifetime movie? The Spirit of Christmas?

Will let you and Meceka know in a bit. It was a Amazon Prime movie.