Christmas Countdown - 2018

[SnowflakeMom]

Hope you are able to keep your power this time around!!! xx
Roast sounds good. I'm making a new pork chop crock pot meal for supper tonight. I'll put it together at lunch!
Have a great day SFM!

Happy Monday, Holiday!
Will you share your recipe?

 

[Martine]

Happy Monday!
Looks like we are getting more snow....ugh. They are saying 6-9 inches, please no more power outages!
Work for me today and I am making a roast in the crockpot for dinner.
Hope you all have a great day!

Really tired of snow as well. Hope it won't be as bas they predict and that your power will stay on SnowflakeMom.

 

[Martine]

Good Monday morning! Changing the clock this weekend did a number on David and me. Last night we fell asleep around 7:45pm and we slept until 5:45am. But I much prefer having daylight at the end of the work day, I just wish we didn't have to change the clock back. I'm working the afternoon/evening shift, so time to make some supper and start getting ready for work. Have a great day everyone!

 

[brent]

Good Morning, Friends!

The Crowns are back after a nice family weddng in Alabama.
Even though it was good getting together with family, it's good to be home again, too!

Also nice is the fact that our own Edge kept the count going without a break and with style. Many thanks, my friend!

But that's not all that is nice.
Just take a look at the latest count numbers:
Days to the Season: 246
Days to Christmas Day: 288

And in addition, just look how much closer we have drawn to Milestone number four.
It's the ONE-THIRD mark to the Season of Christmas and it now lies just 3 days ahead.
Why, that's LESS THAN HALF A WEEK, now!
How is this possible? That we should be so close already to entering the SECOND third of our Season count??
I'll let you ponder that one. To much for me to begin to understand so early in the morning, especially after the move to DST.
(I should still be asleep!)

The weather on our visit to Alabama was on the cool side and there was some rain, but no plans were upset.
For this week, we are predicted to remain on the cool side for the first half of the week, with even some possible snow flurries today.
Our current temperature is showing to be 37 degrees back home here in the capital city and it looks like it could start raining at any moment..

Have a Marvelous Monday, Everyone.
And I hope the week ahead will be kind to each and every one of you!

Three days away? I knew there was a reason I put on some Christmas music this morning. After all, it's also Spring break... kind of a nice so close to Christmas celebration! ...only eight months until we will be counting down to the Season in "real time."

 

[Holiday]

Happy Monday, Holiday!
Will you share your recipe?

Sure! It was on Home & Family the other week. I'm cuttting the recipe in half. Hopefully it will be good! xx

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/8024692-creamy-mushroom-pork-chops

Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops
Ingredients

8 pork loin chops (not thin cut)
1 large sweet onion
2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
8oz. package sliced mushrooms, rinsed well
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper


Instructions

Chop onion; set aside.
Whisk together mushroom soup, olive oil, and chicken broth; stir in mushrooms, onions, and spices.
Divide pork chops into 2 gallon size freezer bags ( be sure to label bags first.) Divide cream of mushroom mixture over pork chops.
Thaw if frozen; cook in crockpot on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until pork is fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook!

Preparation time: 5-7 minutes

Cooking time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high in crockpot

 

[Holiday]

Good Monday morning! Changing the clock this weekend did a number on David and me. Last night we fell asleep around 7:45pm and we slept until 5:45am. But I much prefer having daylight at the end of the work day, I just wish we didn't have to change the clock back. I'm working the afternoon/evening shift, so time to make some supper and start getting ready for work. Have a great day everyone!

We both fell asleep in front of the tv so early Saturday night, the time change didn't really affect us. LOL! I agree - love the light later at night. Was harder to wake up this morning though in the dark!
Have a great day Martine.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Monday morning! Changing the clock this weekend did a number on David and me. Last night we fell asleep around 7:45pm and we slept until 5:45am. But I much prefer having daylight at the end of the work day, I just wish we didn't have to change the clock back. I'm working the afternoon/evening shift, so time to make some supper and start getting ready for work. Have a great day everyone!

ME, TOO!!!

 

[brent]

Kim and I had a nice visit to Tinseltown yesterday. They had some nice new items out. The owner, who attends the Christmas convention in January every year, said that rose gold was a big colour this year. He also said vintage signs and large decorations are popular. Anyway, here's a few photos I took...

 

[brent]

The always beautiful Christmas Village collection:

 

[brent]

Any Santa Coca-Cola fans?

 

[brent]

Very nice new countdown!:

Santa and Mrs. Claus are still here, too:

And lastly, my favourite new item in the store... vintage ceramic trees. My gram and pop used to have these in their house. Now that they've both passed on, it's strange to finally see it in a store again. I told my mom this morning and she was super excited. It will be great to have another way to remember them at Christmas.

The large green ones won't be in until August. The white ones are actually pretty nice, too, though!

 

[Holiday]

Very nice new countdown!:

Santa and Mrs. Claus are still here, too:

And lastly, my favourite new item in the store... vintage ceramic trees. My gram and pop used to have these in their house. Now that they've both passed on, it's strange to finally see it in a store again. I told my mom this morning and she was super excited. It will be great to have another way to remember them at Christmas.

The large green ones won't be in until August. The white ones are actually pretty nice, too, though!

Looks like a great place to spend some time!!! I ♥ my ceramic tree!!!

 

[brent]

Looks like a great place to spend some time!!! I ♥ my ceramic tree!!!


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That looks gorgeous, Holiday! I've been looking for one for years (although not online)... so glad they finally got them in here!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Monday MMC ~
Today is my mothers 76th birthday, the girls and I are taking her out for lunch. I need to run to the supermarket afterward to pick up a few things. We have another nor’easter heading our way tomorrow and we’re expecting several inches of snow. I can't wait until we get some warmer temperatures. I’m dying to walk Rocky and start potty training outside, I’m so over these wee wee pads! Anyway, I’ll be working on daily chores when I get the chance and I’m making Italian Wedding Soup for dinner. That’s about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

Happy Birthday to your Mom!!
I am looking forward to warmer temps too!!
Have a great Monday!

 

[Holiday]

That looks gorgeous, Holiday! I've been looking for one for years (although not online)... so glad they finally got them in here!

Our friends made it for us - probably 20 years ago! I still ♥ it!

 

[Holiday]

It's been snowing off & on since about 11:00 - it came down hard for quite awhile. No accumulation, but it sure is pretty!!!

 

[whitney37354]

It's been snowing off & on since about 11:00 - it came down hard for quite awhile. No accumulation, but it sure is pretty!!!

Same here! It stopped snowing around 1:00 p.m. & now the sun is out.

We are all so, so tired at my house! The time change usually doesn't bother us, but DD had a weekend trip this year so she's zapped. I didn't sleep well all weekend, with my better sleep coming on the couch last night after midnight. Hopefully, we can recover this week.

 

[Holiday]

Same here! It stopped snowing around 1:00 p.m. & now the sun is out.

We are all so, so tired at my house! The time change usually doesn't bother us, but DD had a weekend trip this year so she's zapped. I didn't sleep well all weekend, with my better sleep coming on the couch last night after midnight. Hopefully, we can recover this week.

I hope you all get some sleep tonight. I have been sleeping on the couch the last few nights b/c of the dogs. I usually sleep good on the couch, but they have been waking me up in the middle of the night. And Miss Lucy jumped on me several times in the wee hours of the morning to lick my face today. LOL

 

[Meceka]

Merry Monday MMC ~
Today is my mothers 76th birthday, the girls and I are taking her out for lunch. I need to run to the supermarket afterward to pick up a few things. We have another nor’easter heading our way tomorrow and we’re expecting several inches of snow. I can't wait until we get some warmer temperatures. I’m dying to walk Rocky and start potty training outside, I’m so over these wee wee pads! Anyway, I’ll be working on daily chores when I get the chance and I’m making Italian Wedding Soup for dinner. That’s about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

Happy Birthday to your mom!
Be safe in all the snow!
Have a merry day!

Oh ya, our forecast for today is sun & flurries!! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!

= )

It's been a really long time since I've had a good Irish coffee...or any Irish coffee at all!! Hope you enjoyed!!!

Same here. Speedway had a recipe for an Irish cream latte on the counter when I stopped in last week so I made one. It was okay, but so much better cold and that was four days later as I kept leaving it in the truck!

Good Monday morning, Christmas friends!

It was a long three-day weekend from work, but not from responsibilities. Elizabeth did end up with my bronchitis, but managed to sing at the school's region competition on Friday. Her events won first place in Trio and second place in Duo Oral Interpretation, so now they're going to state next week. She also dance in competition on Saturday, but we had to leave early, because she felt so bad. She's better this morning, though.

Jim's wife is still struggling in the hospital, and can still use prayers and positive thoughts. As a matter of fact, so could Jim and baby Rosa.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Prayers, positive thoughts, strength, and love flowing for Jim's wife, Jim, Rosa, and for you and the rest of your family. {{{HUGS}}}

Praying Elizabeth is better!
Congratulations to her and the members of her trio and duo! As Holiday posted, what a trouper Elizabeth is! Best of luck to them at the state competition!!

Have a merry day, Brad!

Ha ha! Poor Palmer!! I hope her treats arrive today! xx Lucy was supposed to get elk antlers last week Thursday & they have been postponed until tomorrow. Probably a good thing or the big horse (house guest) would have chewed them down to nothing. LOL
Have a great day M!

Palmer sends her thanks. She loves the sympathy and extra attention she has been getting. The cat can milk a situation!
I hope Lucy's elk antlers arrive tomorrow!
Have a merry day!

We're going to visit Gloria, as we couldn't go to see her last year. She is so excited, and so are we!

As for the snow, we'll definitely be getting more than we want, because we didn't want any more at all. Forecasts are calling for 10 to 15 inches this time, but at least it'll be a fluffier type less likely to bring down more trees. The only silver lining is the opportunity to work from home, which means I get to crochet while I'm waiting for jobs to come in. Boy, have I been using up yarn in the past 10 days throughout these storms!

Wishing you a wonderful Monday!

Be safe in all the snow!
Have a merry day!

Good Monday morning! Changing the clock this weekend did a number on David and me. Last night we fell asleep around 7:45pm and we slept until 5:45am. But I much prefer having daylight at the end of the work day, I just wish we didn't have to change the clock back. I'm working the afternoon/evening shift, so time to make some supper and start getting ready for work. Have a great day everyone!

Me, too!
Have a merry day!

Very nice new countdown!:

Santa and Mrs. Claus are still here, too:

And lastly, my favourite new item in the store... vintage ceramic trees. My gram and pop used to have these in their house. Now that they've both passed on, it's strange to finally see it in a store again. I told my mom this morning and she was super excited. It will be great to have another way to remember them at Christmas.

The large green ones won't be in until August. The white ones are actually pretty nice, too, though!

Love all the pictures ~ so glad you and Kim were able to visit the store! Have a merry day!

That looks gorgeous, Holiday! I've been looking for one for years (although not online)... so glad they finally got them in here!

Me, too. I'm trying to find a vintage one. I've seen several, but they usually are broken is some spot or they're in somebody else's cart/hands. One of these days I'll find one!

 

[Meceka]

Merry Monday!

It is snowing out! Only a dusting on the vehicles which is great as it is icy out from all the melting and refreezing that has been happening the past few days. Hate ice!

Palmer's package is out for delivery and should be here by 8 pm tonight. She will be so happy to be off rations and I'll be happy to have my shoes stay tied longer!

Be safe and merry!