Christmas 2016

[Christmas Crazy]

It's time to start thinking about a project for this coming Christmas. I created the Christmas street lamp for 2014 and nothing in 2015.

Need some ideas please...

[Noel+]

It's the most saddening day of the year.
We just got done taking down all of the Christmas decorations.

Oh that is the saddest day of 2016.

I keep putting off taking down even one indoor Christmas decoration. My latest because? "But last week I put new batteries in that wreath/garland/snowman. I mean it would be environmentally unsound to waste battery power.

[Noel+]

It's time to start thinking about a project for this coming Christmas. I created the Christmas street lamp for 2014 and nothing in 2015.

Need some ideas please...

What about a Christmas card holder?

[kiwidogy_max]

Christmas Crazy, I am sorry you feel bad about taking down your Christmas decorations. That is always a sad day for me too. Do you have any plans for getting ready for the next Christmas that can help occupy your mind, where it can be Christmas all year long?

[kiwidogy_max]

I went to the 80th birthday party for my aunt today. It was so nice to see family...some that I haven't seen in years. That's one reason why I love the holidays so much. Christmas brings us together. Getting together like that is one way I keep that Christmas feeling in my heart.

[Noel+]

I went to the 80th birthday party for my aunt today. It was so nice to see family...some that I haven't seen in years. That's one reason why I love the holidays so much. Christmas brings us together. Getting together like that is one way I keep that Christmas feeling in my heart.

What a wonderful post-Christmas party Kiwi. And I agree about seeing family & old friends to renew/strengthen our bonds. Keeping Christmas alive in our hearts daily means little acts of kindness all the year long.

[Jolly O'Leary]

I believe this will be my first Christmas All Year Blog post during a leap year. How exciting!

Yes our first Leap-Year Christmas!!

Leap-Year Christmas, it could be a thing!

[Jolly O'Leary]

It's the most saddening day of the year.
We just got done taking down all of the Christmas decorations.

Oh that is the saddest day of 2016.

I keep putting off taking down even one indoor Christmas decoration. My latest because? "But last week I put new batteries in that wreath/garland/snowman. I mean it would be environmentally unsound to waste battery power.

I will start taking things down slowly. We only used the emergency christmas bag this year, so if I did it all at once, it would take about 15 minutes. Will start with the lights encircling the laundry rod, I need my laundry space back. I really should get rid of most things in the downstairs boxes. In such a small apartment, the christmas in july/emergency christmas bag is just enough touches to make me happy. What I really want to find on the next trip to Texas is some mini ornaments for the Little tree in a Texas or Western theme. When hubby puts up the "Swedish" tree is in Swedish colors which means I NEVER use my hallmark ornaments. In my first marriage, the ex did not like christmas trees so we hung swag lap chains around the den, wrapped in lights, and from there I hung my hallmark ornaments and any christmas cards we received. I have been thinking of attempting to revive the "christmas chains" "tradition" so at least I get to look at my hallmark ornaments. After 6 years working at Hallmark, I have quite a Collection. hm............next year we hope to be in Texas for Christmas (or at least Close to it) so we shall see.

[Jolly O'Leary]

Happy New Year Christmas Friends! My prayer for the year is not to anticipate the work stress (already having panic attacks) but to take one day/moment at a time and try to find ways to handle the stress. Checking in with my Christmas friends at lunch is Always a high Point of my day.

oh, and for those of you on my facebook page. Jennifer is taking an election hiatus. I have an alternative page also under the name of Jolly O'Leary. She only has 29 select friends. If you send me a friend request, be sure to send a message saying you are part of the CAY Group.

[Christmas Crazy]

It's time to start thinking about a project for this coming Christmas. I created the Christmas street lamp for 2014 and nothing in 2015.

Need some ideas please...

What about a Christmas card holder?

I was thinking something a little bigger.
A few things that come to mind are a Sleigh or a Nativity scene for the outside decorations, or maybe permanent fasteners on the house for hanging the Christmas lights.
I don't know, we'll have to wait and see.

[Christmas Crazy]

It's the most saddening day of the year.
We just got done taking down all of the Christmas decorations.

Oh that is the saddest day of 2016.

I keep putting off taking down even one indoor Christmas decoration. My latest because? "But last week I put new batteries in that wreath/garland/snowman. I mean it would be environmentally unsound to waste battery power.

I will start taking things down slowly. We only used the emergency christmas bag this year, so if I did it all at once, it take about 15 minutes. Will start with the lights encircling the laundry rod, I need my laundry space back. I really should get rid of most things in the downstairs boxes. In such a small apartment, the christmas in july/emergency christmas bag is just enough touches to make me happy. What I really want to find on the next trip to Texas is some mini ornaments for the Little tree in a Texas or Western theme. When hubby puts up the "Swedish" tree is in Swedish colors which means I NEVER use my hallmark ornaments. In my first marriage, the ex did not like christmas trees so we hung swag lap chains around the den, wrapped in lights, and from there I hung my hallmark ornaments and any christmas cards we received. I have been thinking of attempting to revive the "christmas chains" "tradition" so at least I get to look at my hallmark ornaments. After 6 years working at Hallmark, I have quite a Collection. hm............next year we hope to be in Texas for Christmas (or at least Close to it) so we shall see.

I hope you find your mini Christmas ornaments Jolly!

[Christmas Crazy]

I went to the 80th birthday party for my aunt today. It was so nice to see family...some that I haven't seen in years. That's one reason why I love the holidays so much. Christmas brings us together. Getting together like that is one way I keep that Christmas feeling in my heart.

I love getting together with family at Christmas time or anytime. I'm glad you got to see so many family members kiwi.

[Christmas Crazy]

357 Days Till Christmas!

[Christmas Crazy]

[CandyKane]

Since my hubbys family couldn't get together before Christmas we had the big family gathering yesterday. Lots of great food and visiting but I'm glad to have the celebrations over for awhile. I need the rest.

[CandyKane]

Great church service this morning. I have a feeling that Operation Christmas Child will be big for us this year.

[CandyKane]

Our Christmas tree is down and packed away. Dd and I both agree that we have got to do something different next year. We're thinking a real tree with homemade decorations.

[Noel+]

Happy New Year Christmas Friends! My prayer for the year is not to anticipate the work stress (already having panic attacks) but to take one day/moment at a time and try to find ways to handle the stress. Checking in with my Christmas friends at lunch is Always a high Point of my day.

oh, and for those of you on my facebook page. Jennifer is taking an election hiatus. I have an alternative page also under the name of Jolly O'Leary. She only has 29 select friends. If you send me a friend request, be sure to send a message saying you are part of the CAY Group.

Living in the moment is always a challenge for adults. It is the gift of childhood I think. Still, one can and does make progress along the journey. It is a high goal worthy of much thought and prayers, JMHO>

[Noel+]

It's time to start thinking about a project for this coming Christmas. I created the Christmas street lamp for 2014 and nothing in 2015.

Need some ideas please...These

What about a Christmas card holder?

I was thinking something a little bigger.
A few things that come to mind are a Sleigh or a Nativity scene for the outside decorations, or maybe permanent fasteners on the house for hanging the Christmas lights.
I don't know, we'll have to wait and see.

Those are great ideas, CC. Keep us posted on your Christmas project progress.

[Noel+]

Since my hubbys family couldn't get together before Christmas we had the big family gathering yesterday. Lots of great food and visiting but I'm glad to have the celebrations over for awhile. I need the rest.

So glad you had the family time together CK. You would have missed it otherwise. As for resting..........that's all I am doing today, so I definitely understand!!