Christmas Countdown - 2018

[shrcpark]

Happy August 1st.... August? I am having hard time wrapping my head around how fast time is flying by. My baby will be 12 in few a days. How did that happen? Well we started the back to school shopping, didn't get a lot yet but it has started. I am starting a 30 day declutter challenge today. One box, bin, drawer, closet, shelf, or area per day for the next 30 days. Goal is to get rid of the stuff we no longer need/want and to get the house ready to decorate for fall and the upcoming holidays.

Oh my gosh...you will feel so free and your house will be so spacious. I did this years ago and learned ALOT about what is important and what is not. Most of our family clothes were donated to a local thrift store, we sold some items we started an emergency fund, and we did not buy new stuff to replace the old stuff. We are selective on our purchases and think it through before we push the "place order" button on line. Amazon prime shipping use to hate us; we bought so much stuff. I can go on and on about decluttering. Cheers!

 

[shrcpark]

I have purchased my first gift for Christmas 2018! It's something for DD and I think she'll like it. I need to have her make a list, but she isn't picky and being 13, there are more movies, comic books, & art supplies that she likes instead of toys.

We have also made our Labor Day weekend plans & our 25th wedding anniversary plans (December). We'll get home on Christmas Eve. I need to be sure I have everything done before we leave so I don't come home to chaos!

Schools starts next Wednesday...

I like to clean my house a few days before we go away so I know we are coming home to a house undisturbed. Yes, there will be dust and cat hair, but not trampled in dirt and leaves that wander in from outside on shoes and flip-flops.

 

[MerryCarey]

good morning MMC !

I just want to go back to bed , but off to work I must go. It will be a short day today so that is one perk !
The movie "In the Tall Grass " by Stephen King is being filmed here in town and just outside of town. Lots of excited folks here. One of our local arenas is shut down and turned into a filming stage, the place is full of, you guessed it, long grass.!
this is the church they built for the out door scenes, it is just down from where I pick up Layla every morning

https://deadline.com/2018/05/stephe...ass-james-marsden-vincenzo-natali-1202385461/

Fascinating! So neat that you get to see bits and pieces of the sets and filming.

 

[shrcpark]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve! This is actually my Friday! YAY!! I wish it were for different reasons, but still nice to be off tomorrow. My Lu went in this morning to be spayed. I'll be able to pick her up tomorrow morning. They are supposed to call when she is out of surgery. She had the zoomies this morning ~ I told my hubby she won't have zoomies in a few hours!! Poor girl!

Just work for me today. Then I have some stuff to get done at home & then I'll be heading to the lake!! Hoping to spend the whole weekend there, pending how Lubug is doing!

Everyone, have a great day!!!

What are zoomies?

 

[MerryCarey]

I'm going to guess and say that she's excited and zooming around the house this morning.

 

[Holiday]

Good evening! It’s been a busy couple of days here, so I haven’t got to check in. I’m off tomorrow and looking forward to it. DH is currently working 48 hours straight and hasn’t even been there for 24 of it, so it’s been busy here and some sleep deprivation noted too.

Hope you’re all have a great week! Happy August and Pines Day!

Hope you are enjoying your day off & your hubby's 48 hours go quick & then he can catch up on some sleep!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, friends~

Merry Friday Eve!!

It’s a nice, cool morning outside. 55 degrees currently, with highs in the low 70’s. Love it. It will warm up starting tomorrow, and stay hot and humid for awhile.

Today is Adi’s Birthday, we’ll celebrate a little tonight, and more over the weekend with friends.

Otherwise, a normal day ahead. A few meetings, work, and will try to get started on some continued education for real estate.

Harlowe & Jazzie are doing pretty well, thankfully. Fingers crossed that it continues.

Wishing you all a wonderful day ahead!!

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30 Days!!!

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Happy, Happy Birthday to Adi!!!
Our warm up starts today. It's only supposed to be 82, but compared to the low 70's the last couple days, that will feel like a warm up! Enjoy the cooler day & celebrating Adi's birthday tonight.

So glad to hear the girls are doing better!! xx

Have a great day my friend!

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! Good Thursday Morning! We got a good amount of rain yesterday. And that seems to be a theme this summer. Just hoping for a decent weather weekend ahead. Starting to organize my Halloween DVDS so that when September 1 comes I'm ready to start watching. Enjoy your Friday Eve!

Crazy to think how close Sept. 1st is!!!

 

[Holiday]

good morning MMC !

I just want to go back to bed , but off to work I must go. It will be a short day today so that is one perk !
The movie "In the Tall Grass " by Stephen King is being filmed here in town and just outside of town. Lots of excited folks here. One of our local arenas is shut down and turned into a filming stage, the place is full of, you guessed it, long grass.!
this is the church they built for the out door scenes, it is just down from where I pick up Layla every morning

https://deadline.com/2018/05/stephen-king-joe-hill-netflix-in-the-tall-grass-james-marsden-vincenzo-natali-1202385461/

Looks creepy!!!
Have a good day CS!

 

[Holiday]

Holiday~

Keeping you & Lucy in my thoughts and prayers today!

Sending hugs & lots of love

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Thank you so much!! ♥

 

[Holiday]

Hope things go well for your little girl Holiday..Keep your Lucy in my thoughts and prayers Pal..

Thanks pal!! ♥

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Folks.
Over the hump and down the slope we go, straight on to the weekend!

I can only hope we don't pick up so much speed that we loose track of our count and Milestones!
With that wish in mind, we present today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 103
Days to Christmas Day: 145

And as far as the 100-Day Season marker, our next Milestone, is concerned, note that we are now a bare THREE days away.
UNDER HALF A WEEK to go!
(Mercy, me!)

Yep. You guessed it.
More rain yesterday.
(It's a miracle I got part of the lawn mowed between raindrops.)
Today? Damp again, I'm afraid. With a pretty good shot at rain.
And we have started it at 78 degrees.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Everyone!

Since I'm off tomorrow & we'll (hopefully) be at the lake this weekend, I probably won't be on again until we're UNDER 100 days to the season! Crazy!!!
Have a great day crown!!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Friday Eve!! The next couple of days are going to be busy at work, I am off next week so I need to finish some things up. It is going to be really humid the next few days..ugh! Oh well...hope you all have a great Thursday!

Good luck finishing things up!! So nice to have a week off!! Enjoy your day!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC ~
Merry Thursday!
It’s going to be another warm and humid day. I’m heading out as soon as I finish my cup of coffee to run a few errands. I have to stop at the post office, the bank and Rite Aid. I also want to stop and get bird food for the feeders in the back yard. Back home afterward to work on my daily chores. I’m going to scrub the bathrooms today, clean the wood floors and work on the laundry. I’m going to grill chicken for dinner later tonight along with garlic Parmesan potato wedges and roasted asparagus. That’s about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!
xx

Sounds like a busy day!! Hope you can find some time for relaxing!!! Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Holiday, thoughts and prayers for you and Miss Lucy <3

Thank you so much. Appreciate the thoughts & prayers! ♥

 

[Holiday]

@Holiday keeping miss Lucy in my thoughts today.

Thank you so much Martine! ♥ Waiting for that phone call telling me she's all done & fine!! xx

 

[Holiday]

What are zoomies?

Here's a video of zoomies from Youtube (Wheatens are "famous" for zoomies... LOL)

 

[Holiday]

I'm going to guess and say that she's excited and zooming around the house this morning.

You got it!! She was crazy!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning/Afternoon Snowflake22...Happy Birthday too your Adi...Hope you guys have a wonderful time celebrating his birthday this evening buddy...Glad to hear Harlowe and Jazzie are doing pretty well..Enjoy your day ahead my friend

Good Morning/ Afternoon, prancer!
Thank you!! I will pass your birthday wishes along to him =]
Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day, friend!

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Friday Eve Snowflake ~
So happy to hear Har & Jazzie are doing well <3
Happy Birthday to Adrian! I hope he enjoys his special day. Have fun celebrating!!!
xo

Thanks so much, HmG! <3
We should have a nice time this evening- and this weekend I am taking him to a great restaurant in a town nearby. It's in a historic building, local legends say that it's haunted. The chef is amazing, and it's fun to hear the owner talk about the history of the property. It'll be his first time there!
xo