Thoughts on New Years eve

just a few things to keep in mind ...

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find your self listed above??

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Maxine always has some wise words...

this place is ready and even has 
posted warnings about the evening to come!

Do you have anything special planned
  to ring in the new year?

Have a Happy and safe time celebrating on New Years Eve!
  Make sure to have your designated drivers
    all lined up ahead of time!

Our quiet Christmas

Alone...

It was just hubby and I this year at the homestead.

We had no way(or funds) to fly to California to meet our new grandson, we are hoping we get a chance in the new year. Some how things got all discombobulated over certain dates ect and we did not have a place to stay if we took the 6 hour drive to see our oldest son and family. So home alone is what we got. Quiet and boring.

Thank goodness I did get too see some pictures, on both of our boys family FB pages. So at least we had a tiny peek at what they all were up too. Not at all the same as hearing the grandkids laughter and seeing the joy in their eyes, but sometimes you have to take the little that is offered.

This is what I am sharing with you today.

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the little fireman helping dad decorate the tree

big guy helping mommy with the tree

Christmas morning excitement over breakfast,

hard to wait with all those pretty packages under the tree

Babys First Christmas!

Christmas eve... 

I bet he could fit inside his stocking!

Christmas morning after brunch,

warm enough to wear shorts along with his special bib

I have heard that the tendency is for 'sons' to withdraw from their side of the family once married. Has anyone else experienced this?

until next time ...

Found on the naughty list

Recently secretly released files from Santa's naughty list...

read with caution!

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  Last minute breaking news...

      Enjoy yourself, tis' the time to be jolly !

           (and a wee bit naughty ...  ☺ )

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Joys of Christmas past

My three Joys

Oldest grandson "C" had turned 1 and starting to stand

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second grandson "S" sitting on his own
age 7 months

newest, third grandson "E" 3 months,

meeting Santa after watching his 1st Christmas parade

 No matter which holiday you celebrate 

and even if you do not celebrate at all,

I hope you have a wonderful and happy week.

Wishing all my friends (and especially my readers)

 and family a joyous holiday season.

until next time,
good times, light and laughter.
If you can not be with loved ones
like us, may your memories fill your heart with joy.

A Furry Funny Christmas

Are you getting stressed that the 'big day' is almost here?

Do you have everything ready to go, 

or are you more like me and always have last minute everythings to do?

I thought so!...
 (I am glad I am NOT alone!)

  I have found that laughter can release stress,

so here are a few furry funnies to lighten the load.

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go ahead giggle, it's good for you

  Is that a wry smile I see on your face?

I bet some of that stress is sliding away.

    until next time...

bursting pink stars!

Here is is just about a week before the official calendar

start of winter, and what do my wandering eyes should appear...

  A surprise from an old family heirloom,

pretty pink buds...

 heirloom Christmas cactus

buds and blossoms starting to burst,

can you see the Christmas tree behind?

a star is born!

reflections in brass

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bursting pink stars all in glory

This family heirloom normally does not bloom at Christmas but usually around spring or Easter. Two years in a row it has delighted us. It looks looks like with many more flowers than last year ( to view a pic from last year here). 
What a beautiful gift before the arrival of snow to bury us,
as winter always does. 

until next time...

Did you enjoy my bursting pink stars?
Do you have any of your own?

The Ladies Room

Tired of shopping?
Need some rest from all the hustle and bustle? 

Great!

It's time for a fun break Ladies Room 

 (not politically correct) style.

{{overheard, laughs and snickers}}

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mmmm, it's special recipe eggnog time!

too chilly for the reindeer this year

oh no, this one has gone too far

Oh Santa, 

you did bring me my favorite chocolates!

sorry girls,

this is as big as I can let you see this one...

ho, ho, ho!

Did you enjoy your shopping break??

maybe next time,
I will include more gender neutral humor...

Six candles

Wow, it is hard to believe.

Our sweet first born grandson turned six on Monday!

Unfortunately, we were not able to make the long drive
to help share in the celebration. 
I do have some pictures from this last September
on a sunny weekend visit.

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frozen fruit bars, yummy!

We are missing seeing this sweet little face
 and his little brother too.

Not to mention the wonderful weather,
 as it is now grey, windy and cold.

Happy sixth birthday sweet boy.
All six candles blown out and many wishes for you.

   until next time...

Anything happen worth celebrating
  at your place?

Leftovers ...

Have you ever had a leftover coma?

Did a big meal ever leave you with that uggh feeling?

Remember I recently warned you about the 
 cow zombies here and here?

Well the threat is spreading!
Zombies cows are not the only thing to worry about.
Now there is the real treat of leftovers!!!

It started here the day after Thanksgiving...

a serious warning about the turkey!

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I sure hope this wasn't one of our wild turkeys ((shudder))

Turkeys are not the only ones either...

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 I warned you about leftovers

Cows, fowl, birds and pets!

Heavens, what is next?

Aha! This seals it, I found an official warning sign.

There are plenty of opportunities to have large meals and parties with lots to consume in the coming weeks... So heed this warning, especially when it come to the leftovers.

Until next time,
I will try to keep you up to date
with any serious alerts!
I may have to consider a diet~
 
Have you felt or seen any of the
 leftovers zombie signs?


Also linking up to a new meme Black and White Wednesday at Like Christmas Everyday.

funny photos found on various free web sites and I have added the serious warnings. 
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