Sarah, Renee, Kelly and Kay, big :hug: :hug: going out.

Frank, so how'd the fudge turn out? :Starvin: I made some German Chocolate cookies and they are gone. It's basically a cake mix cookie with mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts.

Sandy, glad you had a wonderful time at your party. :)

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Morning all! Coffee from Paupa New Guinea is brewing in the background (my dad picked some up for us at a confrence he had to go to in Australia) and preparing for the final round of invasion. ;)

I am so thankful they were able to come down and spend Christmas with us. It has been a blessing and so worth feeling worn out. :)

Been counting my blessings this holiday season and missing those who have gone on before. Mom and Grandparents have been on the mind a lot.

That coffee is smelling really good! Now to go try a cup.

For everyone, :grouphug::grouphug:

hmmm fudge let me see i thought it was good as did Debbie, pretty sure Jim thought so too seeing every time he was near it he was breaking a piece of it in half and consuming it, not sure if the others got to enjoy it or not, and Sandy bless her heart was so busy making sure all were happy, that and flashing lol that is another story:eek:

I would like that recipe Jen, those sounded good,

this really should be a two day holiday, it just not right

funny thing happen to me on the way to the forum, I got an example of the meaning of xmas this year, I know its not about the gifts its the people, well this year was one of the best xmas ever, and for this I am grateful

Good morning everyone!

I hope you all rest today after "overdoing it." :p We had a great day yesterday. It was a really unique Christmas this year and it was just so peaceful.

DDs gave me the most wonderful gift. Christmas Eve as DBF and I got in to bed and I was getting myself "comfortable", I could hear the girls in their room giggling away and talking. It was so good to hear them and just brought a smile to my face as I settle down to get some sleep.

On Christmas morning I went in to their room (linen closet is in there) to get something. There in DD17's bed my 2 girls were cuddled up sleeping. It was so sweet and endearing. What a great gift that was!

good morning, B2Y... I took some pix for ya, but now.... I can't figure out HOW to get them uploaded (new camera, and different computer)

but for you, I'll try...

:D:p:D

got the bed stripped, the mossie nets cleaned, and yesterday's plucking-party mess taken care of...

the critter food's all prepped, and I'm getting ready to head outside to make all my animals happy happy happy!

today is a holiday in Belize, it's Boxing Day:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day

and we've got guests arriving this afternoon, from England.

well, better get a move on !!

:hug: for everybody...

Good morning everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!!!

Tricia.........your daughters are so sweet:hug:

Frank...Im glad you had fun at Sandys

Kay...have fun with your guests:hug: missing people at the holidays
is so hard!!

Kelly.........Im glad you had such a relaxing day. you deserve it!!:hug:

Fin....that coffee sounds yummy!!!


MY UPDATE: had a nice holiday....didnt get to deliver cookies as
some of us were sick. thats okay they are in deep freeze and will now
be New Years cookies!!!:D

My little one ds5 is still sick:(...its only been 5 days but it seems like
forever...this am Im gonna get my schedule set..figuring out appt and
playdates and stuff. I think Im in a flare so moving kinda slow....

If Im not around much its cuz Im way too busy with the kids home and
dealing with health stuff!! But you all are always in my thoughts and
heart!!!!:hug::hug:

Good morning everyone, breakfast consisted of two pain pills and a long soak in the whirlpool bath, ok can we say i do not want to do a single thing today, and deb has my afternoon all planned:SMACK:, we are going to hit all the stores for lights and if we can find any more garland

hope all had a wonderful holiday and this morn finds you all doing well

Soxie:hug: for you and for the wee sick ones:hug:

peace

Have fun shoppin' Frank!

I'm delivering some clothes to the shelter and then stopping by the store for cat food and bird seed and then staying in the rest of the day!! And Matt is going to be my chauffeur! So I don't have to do anything but go along for the ride!

All ya'll up North....stay warm!! :)

Morning! I may get out today and take down the outside decs since it's warm. Today is 42, tomorrow 50's! My mom will tell me I am going to get sick with the change in weather. lol I would wait until tomorrow and may do that, but we're getting rain so we'll see.

Sox, :hug: I hope it's not a flair. I hope your ds gets better soon too.

Frank, why don't you just wait until tomorrow when it's going to be warmer? Rainy but warmer. Some stores online have lights marked down too. Whatever you decide take care of you OK? :hug:

Kay, have fun with your guest! When does the mystery guest arrive?

Trish, that is so sweet. My boys have been arguing. Must be a boy thing. lol

Jenn, so glad your dad was there to spend the holiday. :hug:

Sarah, be good to yourself and go grab a gift at break to yourself. :hug:

Kelly, that's sweet of you to drop off clothes at the shelter. :hug:

Whether I get out today to take down the outside decs I am definitely doing laundry today. At least a load. I am close to running out of my unmentionables. lol

:grouphug:

Sheesh....you'd think the grocery stores would be empty today....what with leftovers and all. Kroger was jam packed! I got my cat food and bird seed and got out!! It's sprinkling here and windy but not too cold....in the 40's. Saturday is supposed to be in the upper 60's but colder weather is coming in next week.

The clothing we dropped off was for a 15 year old boy who lives with his Dad (returned from Iraq due to injuries and then they were burned out of their apartment :(). You know, this government of ours doesn't do much for returning service members.....makes me really mad 'cos they sure do expect a lot out of them when they send them over there. Don't get me started on that subject.....:rolleyes: Anyways, a local church is providing them with a residence for now but they need a permanent place to call home. I wish so badly I could win the lottery.....I'd be rich for about 2 days! :rolleyes:

I have an apple/walnut/raisin pie in the kitchen that I bought for dessert yesterday and it still hasn't been cut! :eek: Wish I was hungry so I could have a piece of it! I'm still full from all the eatin' we did yesterday!

Think it's time for a nap. I was up and down last night for some reason. Woke up the first time and it was 11:11 PM.....Sandy, you told me about the angels that like to play jokes at that time. I seem to look at the clock at that time every day....AM and PM. They must be tryin' to tell me something!

Sandy, I like your new avatar.

Ya'll have a good day....don't shop too much! :)

Joke of the day. DON"T KILL ME! LOL