DDA Chapter 16

[PNO4TE]

The girls and I always try to do tea at the Grand. This year was no exception. I think the napkins look like geese!

A Grand Afternoon with Tea!

 

[Glynis]

Good morning, everyone! It's a cold, clear, windy day here. The kind of day that if you are a kid makes you want to go sledding, and if you are an adult, makes you want to stay in with hot cocoa and a good book.

Anyway, today is going to be busy! We are having Timothy's christening tomorrow, and we need to get the house cleaned before company descends tonight. After the christening we are all going to my SIL's house for a party. I told Alan I want my Thanksgiving dinner, since Timothy's coming prevented me from having anything remotely like Thanksgiving (they gave me tomato soup!). So, Alan is cooking 2 turkeys, I'm making pies and stuffing, and the rest of the family are all bringing something to round out the dinner. Sounds yummy, huh? Of course it means I have to clean my kitchen so I have somewhere to work. Wish me luck.

I'm also hoping to make a run to the library at some point. They are holding the movie Penelope for me, and I really want to see it! If I don't make it there today, I'll pick it up when I'm running errands on Monday. It will just be the baby and me, so that might be the easiest thing to do! We'll see how frustrated I get with my family. Yesterday was interesting, to say the least! The kids and I were working on cleaning the basement (under Alan's orders), but he was on his computer most of the day. He'd pop down just long enough to criticize what we were doing, organize one thing, and then back to the computer. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN TODAY! I may have to hide his laptop. If you hear a loud scream, it's me as Alan is choking me!

Have a great Saturday DDA!

 

[PNO4TE]

Garrett is officially 15 now

 

[Glynis]

Garrett is officially 15 now

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GARRETT!!!

I hope your day of tacos, and movie watching is as fun as you want it to be!!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, everyone! It's a cold, clear, windy day here. The kind of day that if you are a kid makes you want to go sledding, and if you are an adult, makes you want to stay in with hot cocoa and a good book.

Anyway, today is going to be busy! We are having Timothy's christening tomorrow, and we need to get the house cleaned before company descends tonight. After the christening we are all going to my SIL's house for a party. I told Alan I want my Thanksgiving dinner, since Timothy's coming prevented me from having anything remotely like Thanksgiving (they gave me tomato soup!). So, Alan is cooking 2 turkeys, I'm making pies and stuffing, and the rest of the family are all bringing something to round out the dinner. Sounds yummy, huh? Of course it means I have to clean my kitchen so I have somewhere to work. Wish me luck.

I'm also hoping to make a run to the library at some point. They are holding the movie Penelope for me, and I really want to see it! If I don't make it there today, I'll pick it up when I'm running errands on Monday. It will just be the baby and me, so that might be the easiest thing to do! We'll see how frustrated I get with my family. Yesterday was interesting, to say the least! The kids and I were working on cleaning the basement (under Alan's orders), but he was on his computer most of the day. He'd pop down just long enough to criticize what we were doing, organize one thing, and then back to the computer. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN TODAY! I may have to hide his laptop. If you hear a loud scream, it's me as Alan is choking me!

Have a great Saturday DDA!

Sounds like you will have a busy couple of days, Glynis. I hope you all have a wonderful celebration!

 

[PNO4TE]

If any of you are also reading my "trip report" be advised that I am basically posting the same thing on there as I am on here. Saves you having to go over there to look at my visual TR!

 

[Glynis]

Tia - I forgot to say congratulations on the house hunting!!!!! What an incredible present! I agree with all the advice you have been given here. Just remember to have fun looking, and keep your mind open. I "knew" exactly what I wanted in a house, but when we walked into what would become our first home, none of the things I wanted were there. However, there was a feeling in that house, that made me smile. I knew that it was supposed to be our house.

 

[Tammi67]

Do we REALLY have to decorate the trees???

Deck the Halls

Beautiful! You really got the Mardi Gras theme going.

 

[Glynis]

Sounds like you will have a busy couple of days, Glynis. I hope you all have a wonderful celebration!

thanks, Elin! I'll try to remember to take some pictures. Timothy is getting so big, it's scary! I want him to stay little. I guess I'm going through "last baby syndrome."

 

[PNO4TE]

thanks, Elin! I'll try to remember to take some pictures. Timothy is getting so big, it's scary! I want him to stay little. I guess I'm going through "last baby syndrome."

I can't wait to see the pictures of your little guy (and your not so little people too!). Enjoy yourself!

 

[PNO4TE]

Beautiful! You really got the Mardi Gras theme going.

And we kept everything so we can reuse it when we go back there another time.

 

[Tammi67]

If any of you are also reading my "trip report" be advised that I am basically posting the same thing on there as I am on here. Saves you having to go over there to look at my visual TR!

Thanks for making it easy for us!

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

 

[Tammi67]

I agree with everyone. Terra is sure growing up!

 

[Steffy]

Elin - Beautiful pictures! Your tree looked amazing and I love the theme ornaments.

Glynis - That sounds like the absolute perfect Christmas for you guys this year. I know your Mom is thrilled. I'm glad your Dad got out and doing things and pray that he will continue to do so.

Kristine - Congrats on the sale and even more so on the soon-to-be buy!

Elizabeth - How's the science fair project going?

Vicki - Safe travels today and on Sunday.

That's a perfect ditto post! Thanks Tia!

 

[tink2020]

Yes, I did! I only did one and we hung it on the light fixture between our rooms. Worked well and I was not pushing my luck with the girls. Bob and I decorated our tree when we arrived on Sunday and the girls put theirs up on Christmas Eve and decorated it Christmas morning.

I got the multi-colored ornaments in a box at Target and got everything else from Oriental Trading Company. Thanks for the compliments.

The ornaments are all perfect. I really thought that was one of POFQ's wreaths. You did a beautiful job!

I agree! I thought it was an "official" POFQ wreath, except that the masks, etc matched perfectly. That's why I had to ask!

A couple of quick pictures that I was getting for my mom.

Terra watching TV with her Charlie Brown Christmas Tree...

How cute!

25 things about me:

5. I was proposed to in front of the Eiffel Tower (not by Alan, just someone who wanted an American wife for a green card. Didn't even learn his name).

I love it! I went to Israel twice in high school, and both times all of the blondes in our group were offered xx number of camels by a random old guy, almost everywhere we went, to marry his son! Tempting offer, but I didn't know where I'd put them.........

 

[tinknme]

My 25 things:

1. I am the middle child, with one older sister & one younger brother.
2. I had 5 miscarriages before I was blessed with my two sons.
3. I have been married twice, the 1st when I was 19.
4. I have no parents or grandparents left living.
5. I am still good friends with two of my schoolmates.
6. I can make homemade soaps & candles & use to sell these for extra money.
7. In 1974 our home was destroyed by a tornado.
8. In 1989 I experienced my 1st & hopefully last major earthquake while living in CA.
9. I have been to Europe once.
10. I was born in Kentucky.
11. I have lived in Kentucky, Florida, Illinois, & California.
12. I tried playing the saxophone in school(did not work out to well lol)
13. I broke my right wrist at school skating.
14. When I was younger reading was my passion(still love to read, I just do not do so as often).
15. I have been to Disney 13 times.
16. I do not really like cooking or baking.
17. I belonged to the Jaycees for years & won an award for raising the most money for the firefighters to help children at the burn camp.
18. I have never owned a fish tank because I don't want to deal with cleaning it.
19. My favorite food is Mexican.
20. I love cats(we have 3)& dogs(we have one).
21. My very 1st car was a baby blue Chevy Malibu.
22. I have a fear of heights.
23. I was named after the actress Janet Leigh.
24. I love to watch the old black & white horror movies.
25. I feel blessed to have all of you as my second family.

 

[PNO4TE]

I need to do my 25 Things About Me too... I have to give it some thought. Since I talk so much you already know so much about me.

 

[Steffy]

And since I never catch post counts, I leave for now with....

Woo Hoo! Ad I love the pictures of Terra. So cute.

 

[tinknme]

And since I never catch post counts, I leave for now with....

Congratulations!