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We listened to holiday music and laughed all night as we pulled festive whatnots out of the box marked "XMAS" that has been in the storage shed for a whole year. I love the process of decorating the house for the holidays. I have since I was just a little boy and I would help my dad find our holiday stuff in the garage. What can I say? I'm seriously holly jolly.
Is YOUR tree up? Do YOU have a different tradition?
:)
Ross
You guys are SERIOUSLY holly jolly! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletei love opening the ornament boxes - like i'll be surprised at what is in there!? i was the one who packed them up at the end of the season last year but it still is a 'thrill'.
ReplyDeletewe always make a gingerbread house - NOT martha style - from a kit from Costco - but fun all the same.
and i collect nutcrackers - it really isn't Christmas until the nutcrackers are on display - we put them up today.
Happy Pit Stop with Phil Sunday Everybody!
ReplyDeleteOh Ross and Salvador. I love your tree. It is out
of this world beautiful. Sweet. :O) I hope you
have a wonderful holiday season with all your pals.
Take good care of each other. Love ya both. xoxo
It is hard to be good when it comes to Bear Granny.
He's very easy to get into trouble with, LOL. :O)
Hey Brit. Merry Christmas! :O)
I can't believe it's December either SoCal.
Wasn't it just summer or something. :O)
Congrats on First Mare! Own It! LOL. :O)
Waving to Shelly. :O)
Have a good one All.
Ho Ho Ho!
:O)
Knock Knock
ReplyDeleteWho's there
Herman Cain
Who!
Karen....I just laughed so hard about Hermie... Mama Cain got a hold of him on Friday!!
ReplyDeleteRoss...Your tree is beautiful!!! I have two trees in my house (full size). One in my family room and one in my living room. I have a hugh Santa Claus collection that is displayed in my family room. Well....I have Santa's in about everyone room in the house. My tree in the living room has all the decorations my children made while they were in grade school. Many special gifts over the years from my children, grandchlidren and family in a Christmas ornament. I treasure them... I have Christmas bulbs from the 1940 & 1950's that were my parents on that tree. Three special glass ornaments that remained that my dad bought my mom for their very first Christmas tree together as husband and wife. When I hang them on the tree, little tears fill my eyes for I had a on going joke with my Mom over those 3 Christmas ornaments. Such simple things that can mean so much years later... Keepsakes....love them!!
My son made a Star of David many years ago in First Grade because his Dad's name is David. That Star of David is hung proudly on our tree too. We also have a Witch ornament that my daughter Stephanie made....My keepsakes that I love...
When you step outside of my house at night, I am not decorated as the Griswald's but I have decorated outside too. My neighbors never decorated but now they do. I think it puts people in the Holiday spirit and it does not matter what Religion you are but a celebration with love.
Two grandchildren stayed over last night, they just left and another grandchild will be arriving shortly. Have a great day everyone!! Loving Syracuse right now....we will be in the 50's today. No snow so far to mention.
ross
ReplyDeleteyour tree glows
just like you do
like the girls at school who were cruel to me
but oh so pretty
i haven't commented here lately
read every day though
just didn't want to bore people
with my silly thoughts
my cousin and i went to a craft fair yesterday
i think i might begin to sell what i knit
i can do as good as the stuff i saw there
but probably won't sell a single item
are you watching tim allen's new sitcom?
he is an american treasure
warm, funny, handsome
the perfect man
i can't watch his show without wishing i had someone like that
to call my own
but not in the cards for me
such is life
or luck
mother is still doing well
we fight, but we love
she won a new living room set (she sweepstakes)
so we spend more time together now
watching tv
rosie's new show is our favorite
can't wait for america's got talent
does jenny craig really work?
my weight is out of control
blesseed
-marigold
Ross, your tree is beautiful. Much different from the tree you put up when you were a single guy! I decorated my tree and home yesterday, too, which is a bit earlier than usual. I haven't figured out what to buy people yet, so decorating seemed like a good thing to do since I wasn't going shopping. I love the whole process of decorating for Christmas, from getting the boxes down, to unwrapping each ornament, to finding just the right spot for each much-loved item. I love this time of year. I am going to a Christmas dinner tonight at a yacht club! Now, if only I could get my Christmas shopping done!
ReplyDeleteMarigold, have you heard of Etsy? It's an online store, where craftspeople sell their wares. Look into it. Your knit goods will fit right in, and you can start a little business.
ReplyDeleteI think Jenny Craig works, and so does cutting down on calories and moving more.
G, WELL ISN'T THAT GRAND!
ReplyDeleteKAREN, WHERE'S BEAR. MAYBE IN THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE HE COULDN'T STAND BEING TREATED SO NICE. LOL
DOC, WHERE ARE YOU? I BET YOUR OUT SHOPPING FOR KAREN AND MY CHRISTMAS PRESENT. DO YOU WANT A LIST? WE'RE BEING GOOD.
ROSS, YOUR HOME LOOKS SO NICE. IT'S SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR. ENJOY EVERY MINUTE. I HOPE YOU CAN GET HOME TO SEE YOUR MOM. HI MOM ROSS.
MARE, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BACK AT YOU. ARE YOU HOME YET?
KATIE, ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS?
GRANNY
lovewheaties -
ReplyDeletei've heard of etsy thru rosie
never checked it out
i don't know that anyone would want what i make
i've been knitting for years
it's one of the very few things i'm relatively good at
i will check it out
thank you
blessed
-marigold
TG: Here! Here! But Karen's right about the trouble: I'm a touch hung over from two Christmas parties last night!
ReplyDeleteRoss: My favorite Christmas tradition is going to see Jackie Beat, which I'm doing on Dec 19th. Songs like "Go to Hell" really put me in the spirit! LOL!
Marigold: Your thoughts are NOT boring! Post frequently and often!
Luvs: Happy yachting tonight!
I am sure anything from Jackie Beat is funny Whabbear. What are the lyrics to "Go To Hell"...lol Just in case you forgot.....
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVvO_kOp-I4
I think it may set the enchanting ambiance of your holiday spirit.
Aww ross your tree looks good :)! And I saw a few presents under your tree, you are on the ball.
ReplyDeleteOur tree isn't up quite yet, usualy we get it out the day after thanksgiving but this year we have been remodeling our kitchen so our house is alittle mixed up right now and theres no were to put it so we will probably get a place cleard out to put the tree withinthe next few days.
Karen~~ Merry christmas to you too :).
Guys I think Wabbears going to wrap himself into a box and mail himself to one of the blog buddys houses this year for christmas so be on the lookout for a big square box, with a big red bow wrapped around it lol :O! Just kidding Wabbear.
Cherrish~~ How have you been hows cody? it's been awhile since Iv'e talked to you.
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ReplyDeleteBRIT, DOC IS ALL SET FOR CHRISTMAS. HE TOLD SANTA THAT HE WANTED A TRIP TO THE MOON. HE MAY JUST GET IT THIS YEAR.
ReplyDeleteDOC, THEY SAY DRINK A BOTTLE OF TOMATO JUICE. PUT AN EGG IN IT. IT'LL SNAP YOU BACK TO EARTH QUICKLY. I NEVER COULD FIGURE OUT WHY ANYONE WOULD WANT TO DRINK TO THE POINT OF GETTING DRUNK. I WOULDN'T WANT THAT HANGOVER FEELING. TO ME IT'S NOT WORTH IT. I DO HAVE TO ADMIT I USED TO MAKE A MEAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE. IT TOOK A BOTTLE OF WINE TO SOAK THE DATES ETC. SO, SO GOOD. YUM. WHY WOULD A SONG GO TO HELL PUT YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT? DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT COMMENT. TRY CHRISTMAS SONGS YOU MAY LIKE THEM. BY THE WAY HOW'S YOUR MOM DOING? ARE YOU AND HUZ GOING TO CANADA FOR CHRISTMAS?
GOOD NIGHT ROSS AND ALL.
GRANNY TG
I'm putting up my tree tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteGranny those christmas cookies sound yummy! I also like rum cake. My aunt makes a really good rum cake.
ReplyDeleteGRANNY, "GO TO HELL" IS A PARODY OF A CHRISTMAS SONG BY A COMEDIAN. AND SOMETIMES A LITTLE ALCOHOL CAN LOOSEN ONE'S INHIBITIONS AND CAN BE FUN. I USUALLY DON'T HAVE HANGOVERS BUT IF I HAVE A TOUCH OF ONE, IT'S USUALLY WORTH IT IF I HAD A LOT OF FUN. IT'S ALL A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE. A LOT OF PEOPLE WOULD AGREE; MANY PEOPLE WOULD DISAGREE. SO IT'S UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL, IMHO. :)
ReplyDeleteKATIE
Happy Monday Guys and Gals!
ReplyDeleteDon't get caught under the mistletoe without your teeth!
That Herman Cain is a real piece of work Gloria. He
should be ashamed of himself. His poor wife.
Jackie Beat is a hoot Granny. She's a real doll. :O)
LOL @ you being hung Bear. Shall I hum
you a few bars of Hair Of The Dog. :O)
I can't wait for Survivor Katie. Ozzy vs Cochroach.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to Everybody!
Have a good one.
Go Ross for DWTS!
:O)
Where are you Dale. Did you shit the bed, LOL.
ReplyDeleteJust kidding and scuse my language. :O)
Welcome Back Cherrish. Hope it was great brah.
Ho Ho Ho!
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ReplyDeleteKATIE.FORGOT TO AD :)
ReplyDeleteGRANNY
Ross, your tree is beautiful. Our Christmas tradition is putting out my mom's snowman collection. She has SO MANY of them, in all different colors, mediums, and sizes. We have a 15ft vaulted ceiling in our living room and there is a window that is near the top that gets the same snowman every year, and I know it is near Christmas when he has to go up ('cause it is a such a chore).
ReplyDeleteWhere's Dale? I hope everything is okay. I miss his morning greetings!
ReplyDeleteOK GRANNY. WHEW! LOL
ReplyDeleteWhabby, hella good news about the new planet, eh? I'm excited! Here's to partying!
Karen, Have you watched Storage Wars yet? It's a hoot! I think my Next Iron Chef only has 2 more episodes! Short one this time! Seems like Survivor has been on forever this season. You get your money's worth, don't you? LOL Congrats on Dog's return! (You, too, Cherrish!)
Dale has been too busy shopping and wrapping and shipping to remember us! (That'll bring him out of the woodwork! LOL) Hi Dale! Let's have a holiday drink! Care for one of my ice cream hot buttered rums?;)
Ross, good luck on Chelsea tomorrow night. Break a leg!
Oh, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! La la la, la la
Katie
Hello! Guys Just want to say hello I not going comment as munch on this page I trying to foucus on family and friends and I trying to find a blance becuase you guys are like my family.
ReplyDeleteLove you all Matthew (colorado)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR7lo9ycKBA&feature=related
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ReplyDeleteMATTHEW HOW IS YOUR FRIEND DOING? I HOPE HANGING IN THERE. I'VE THOUGHT ABOUT HIM AND WONDER IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE FOR HIM. TELL HIM THERE'S GRANNY OUT THERE THROWING HUGS IF HE NEEDS ONE. BLESS HIS HEART. INVITE HIM FOR CHRISTMAS. DON'T LET HIM BE ALONE.
ReplyDeleteGRANNY
Matthew, don't you dare stop posting here! I would miss you like you wouldn't believe! I love all of your posts and your big, big heart!
ReplyDeleteHope your friend is doing okay. He has strangers on here pulling for him!
Katie
I am a student at Indiana University and I cannot WAIT to see you here this coming Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHappy December 6th Tuesday Everybody!
ReplyDeleteRoss and Sal! Cut that out, LOL. :O) I hope the two of you
have party's galore to attend, and that it's too much fun.
Let those sleighbells ring. xo
My son likes Storage Wars Katie. It's kinda cool. :O)
Who in the name of Ross and Sals Christmas tree
is going home tomorrow on Survivor. OMG. I can't wait.
Have a good day one and all.
Merry Christmas & Cheerful Eggnog.
:O)
It is so sad to see so few posts here anymore. So many of the oldies but goodies are gone. This blog has gone too hi tech. It used to be warm and cozy to come here and you can tell by the number of posts that it no longer is. Sad
ReplyDeleteI agree. The mere fact that anonymous posting is allowed again shows the desperation.
ReplyDeleteWITH ROSS WORKING ON ALL HIS PROJECT I CAN UNDERSTAND HOW THE BLOG HAS SLOWED DOWN. HIS F/B PAGE HAS TAKEN OVER. BUT AS LONG HAS THIS BLOG I HOPE TO COME EVERYDAY. HE'S LOYAL BUT YOU CAN ONLY SPREAD YOURSELF JUST SO THIN. I MISS ALL OF THE FUN WE USED TO HAVE ON THE BLOG. DR NEIGHBOR, RYAN, HIS TRAY FIND WITH HIS PAL I THINK IT WAS MCDONNELS.GOT AWAY WITH IT, HIS ROSS DANCE, COOKING LESSONS, WEE WEE, PEOPLE GETTING MAD AT EACH OTHER THEN SOMETIMES MAKING UP.SOME NOT FOR GOOD REASON.ALWAY AN I'M SORRY ETC. AND ON AND ON AND ON. NOW ROSS IS ON HIS WAY.I WOULDN'T WANT TO SEE ROSS ANYWHERE EXCEPT AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER. I'M JUST HOPING HIS SHOW WILL BE FUN FOR ALL YOUNG AND OLD. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE RYAN AS HIS SIDE KICK.BUT THEN RYAN NEEDS TO BE AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER ALSO. YOU GOT TO LOVE RYAN. THOSE WERE FUN DAYS. AS LONG AS ROSS PEEKS IN THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME. HIGH FIVE ROSS. HE'LL NEVER FORGET HIS TRUE BLOG FRIENDS.
ReplyDeleteTG GRANNY
A FEW MISTAKES ABOVE. WHATEVER. I THINK FASTER THAN I TYPE. HEHEHE.
ReplyDeleteTG GRANNY
Anonymous is back - 'praise the lord'!
ReplyDeleteOh and Merry Christmas everyone.........
"Tiny Tim"
All my sorority sisters and I are coming to see you at IU on Sunday, can't wait!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ross, for bringing Anonymous back so all can contribute to your blog. Happiest of Holidays to you & yours.
ReplyDeleteRoss if you actually did read your blog as you claim you would see how many people you have lost here. :(
ReplyDeleteBTW no one needs to post how busy Ross is and why he is so important now and such. I know all of that. I just miss the old blog as I know so many do :)
Ross....Psst, I just saw you on DOOL!!
ReplyDeleteI need some carbs too~~~