Holiday Trip

Just a quick update as we are in Gillette with Tina and Adam.  We had a nice trip, no bad roads!   It was nice being here with them for the past few days.   We heard from our other three children who all had a good holiday too!   We are very thankful!

More updates to come....

Merry Christmas!

"Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling."   

Merry Christmas to my bloggy buddies, my faithful and wonderful friends, and my beloved family! 

Merry Christmas Eve!

 

"Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart…filled it, too, with melody that would last forever." 

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Day TWELVE) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here is day ELEVEN:
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":

On the Twelfth pound of Christmas, my MIRROR said to me, 
"Sooie, pig, sooie!", 
"Grazing is for cattle", 
"Schedule liposuction", 
"I wouldn't wear that spandex",

"That's not on Weight Watchers", 
"Don't go back for seconds",
"Cut back just a little", 

"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On another note....Christmas vacation OFFICIALLY starts for me today.  Hubby has been off all week! We are headed to spend Christmas in Gillette with daughter, Tina and her hubby.   We will get to celebrate with daughters, Chrissy and Crystal over New Years weekend, and their families!   Brooklyn will probably be joining us too!    So, we will have lots of family time...that warms my heart!

We ALWAYS miss those that are not with us, but they are always in our hearts, thoughts, memories and with love.   I am so blessed with family and friends!

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Day ELEVEN) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here is day ELEVEN:
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":



On the Eleventh pound of Christmas, my nephew said to me, 
"Grazing is for cattle", 
"Schedule liposuction", 
"I wouldn't wear that spandex",

"That's not on Weight Watchers", 
"Don't go back for seconds",
"Cut back just a little", 

"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On another note....HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday to my mama.  She means the WORLD to me...I love you, Mom!

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Days Nine and Ten) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here are days NINE and TEN:
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":


On the Ninth pound of Christmas, my cousin said to me, 
"I wouldn't wear that spandex",
"That's not on Weight Watchers", 
"Don't go back for seconds",
"Cut back just a little", 

"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On the Tenth pound of Christmas, my brother said to me, 
"Schedule liposuction", 
"I wouldn't wear that spandex",

"That's not on Weight Watchers", 
"Don't go back for seconds",
"Cut back just a little", 

"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On another note....do you have a favorite Christmas song.   I love "O, Holy Night".   (But, I do like them ALL.)   My dad's favorite is "Little Drummer Boy".    My grandpa used to sing "O Christmas Tree" to us in German, so that holds a special place in my heart, too!   I love Christmas songs, and especially having my mom play the piano while we sing!   I'll miss that this year, but we will have to do it when we see each other!

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Day Eight) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here is day EIGHT:
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":


On the Eighth pound of Christmas, my sister said to me, 
"That's not on Weight Watchers", 
"Don't go back for seconds",
"Cut back just a little", 

"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On another note....do you bake a lot for Christmas?   I used to do a lot, but have cut back a lot last year and this year.   If we all gather, I try to make sure that I make a favorite of each child and hubby!   I like fudge the best, I think.   Do you have a favorite?

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Days Six and Seven) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here are days SIX AND SEVEN:
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":

On the Sixth pound of Christmas, my father  said to me, 
"Cut back just a little", 
"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On the Seventh pound of Christmas, my uncle  said to me, 
"Don't go back for seconds",
"Cut back just a little", 

"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On another note....do you shop all year, or just before Christmas?   I tend to procrastinate anymore on the shopping.   And, I don't venture out at all for "black Friday" sales.   Do you?

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Day Five) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here is day FIVE:
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":

On the Fifth pound of Christmas, my friends all  said to me, 
"The dryer shrunk your jeans", 
"Are you retaining fluid?", 
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....




On another note....
Do you have snow?   Do you like at least a bit of snow for Christmas?

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Days Three & Four) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here are days THREE AND FOUR:
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":

On the Third pound of Christmas, my mother said to me, 

"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me".... 

On the Fourth pound of Christmas, my grandma said to me, 
"Are you retaining fluid?",
"You're big boned",
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....

On another note....
What are your family traditions?   Do you open gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?  Do you have a special food or dinner that you serve?   My traditions are inner-mingled with my husbands now... so we have some of his family traditions and some of mine.   We open gifts (usually) on Christmas eve, and we used to have a fancy supper then earlier in years (like steak and shrimp).   Lately, when I have hosted it, I have done simpler Christmas eves, like soups or meat/cheese trays.  Then a more traditional dinner on Christmas day.    We also have tamales and atole.  (Atole is a drink, somewhat like cocoa...made with the juice from soaked oatmeal, evaporated milk, and sugar.   Use a cinnamon stick or two as well).

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Day Two) ... and more tidbits...

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Moving on with the twelve pounds of Christmas~Here is day TWO: 
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":

On the Second  Pound of Christmas, my true love said to me, 
"I really didn't notice" and
"Your butt still looks good to me"....


On another note....
if you haven't read or seen The Help, it is now out on DVD.   I loved watching it again.

Do you like the Christmas movies?   I love the classic ones, like "It's a Wonderful Life".   Hallmark has had on Christmas movies continuously and Lifetime has had a lot too.   Some are real tear jerkers!  (That's the best ones!)

The Twelve Pounds of Christmas (Day One) ... and more tidbits...

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My mom had a new Christmas songbook when I visited recently...I should have started this TWELVE Days before Christmas, but since we are late, I will combine a couple days as we go....so, anywho.....


I'll give you day ONE today (and add thru the days before Christmas arrives)
Sing to the tune "Twelve Days of Christmas":

On the First Pound of Christmas, my true love said to me, 
"Your butt still looks good to me..."


On another note....
just what did you think about Biggest Loser? I did not like the guy who won. I can't really pinpoint why, but just rubbed me the wrong way.

And, how do you like Ashton Kutcher on Two and a Half Men?

Catching Up...

I seem to be "catching up" everywhere...home, work, blogging, facebook, email, reading my blogs that I follow..and what---Christmas?

Yikes!  It is what 10 days away?  It doesn't seem possible.   Maybe I should buy a gift or two?

Anyone else out there not quite prepared?????