1. Christmas tree up yet? up yes, fully decorated no
2. Any Christmas decorations up yet? for the most part
3. What are you asking for for Christmas? mostly practical things
4. What do you usually do on Christmas Eve?We go to my Granny's house and have dinner and a dirty Santa gift exchange
5.What do you usually do on Christmas? Have monkey bread for breakfast and open presents
6. Do you own any Christmas clothes or jewelery? I think I have a necklace and a pin... oh and a turtleneck somewhere.
7. Do you use white or colored Christmas lights? white - this is the first year we have added a colored light element into the outdoor decor.
8. Do you bake Christmas cookies? yes I make a special recipe each year
9. Do you buy Christmas presents for your whole family? pretty much- unless we have other arrangements (draw names, dirty Santa, etc.)
10. How many friends do you buy presents for?Several
11. Is there a Santa Claus?Heck yeah!
12. Favorite Christmas Carol? O Holy Night
13) Would you rather it be a white Christmas, or a warm Christmas?A white Christmas... it would truly be a miracle in Alabama
14. What is the cheesiest things you do at Christmas? I sign the gift tags of my gifts to my niece and nephew From: Sandy Claus
15. Which Christmas color do you like better? RED or GREEN? Definitely RED
16. Do you get a real Christmas tree, or is it artificial? Faux tree- I am SO allergic. If I even think a tree is real I will get sick. I take lots of allergy meds this time of year.
17. Was last year a good Christmas? I guess
18. Do you hang stockings? yes
19. When opening presents, does your family all open them at the same time, or do you take turns? depends
20. What is usually in your stocking?chap stick, candy, trail sized stuff
21. Do you get up early on Christmas day? When the dog gets up- I get up... we will see
22. Does your family eat breakfast before or after opening presents? kind of all at the same time
23. Do you have a favorite ornament you hang on the tree? lots of them
24 What Christmas movie do you like to watch the most? Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation
25. What do you like better, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?Both!!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thursday 13: thirteen things I did tonight to prepare for the holidays
So, I didn't even realize that it was Thursday until I went to Meredith's blog. Here is a list of 13 things I did tonight to prepare for the upcoming holiday.
1) climbed up and down from the attic a gagillion times
2) organized and displayed my little nutcracker collection
3) made a "wish list" for my hubby
4) put down the tree skirt- under the fluffed up tree with only lights so far
5) open a Christmas card from the Courtney Family
6) wrapped gifts
7) complained about how sick I am of the gift wrap I have been trying to use up for about 3 years- (I got it at Costco)
8) fussed at myself for not being appreciative that at least I have gift wrap and presents to be wrapped.
9) made a shopping list for things I need for the upcoming parties.
10) set up a cool scene for the holidays on the bookshelf
11) looked online a Christmas villages- we are thinking of starting one this year
12) thought about how I wanted to decorate the mailbox- decided I didn't
13) resting- with all I have planned-- I will need my rest
1) climbed up and down from the attic a gagillion times
2) organized and displayed my little nutcracker collection
3) made a "wish list" for my hubby
4) put down the tree skirt- under the fluffed up tree with only lights so far
5) open a Christmas card from the Courtney Family
6) wrapped gifts
7) complained about how sick I am of the gift wrap I have been trying to use up for about 3 years- (I got it at Costco)
8) fussed at myself for not being appreciative that at least I have gift wrap and presents to be wrapped.
9) made a shopping list for things I need for the upcoming parties.
10) set up a cool scene for the holidays on the bookshelf
11) looked online a Christmas villages- we are thinking of starting one this year
12) thought about how I wanted to decorate the mailbox- decided I didn't
13) resting- with all I have planned-- I will need my rest
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
my genealogy study...
If you clicked on the video on this post a few weeks ago- then you know about Lucy. What you may not have known is that when we adopted Brady (who was called Blue) on his adoption form there was a note that read "Lucy's pup." I contacted the lady we got Brady from and asked- hey is that Brady's mom? Well the answer was yes. Here is a picture of her. 
Now- she is a pretty big dog and we know Brady's dad was a black lab- so I am thinking when they told me he would be about 30 lbs that it was one of those little white lies. He is 87 pounds. So anyway the lady also emailed me that she had personally adopted one of Brady's sisters. Here is a picture of her- she looks just like Brady to me (except for the color of her fur).
Now- she is a pretty big dog and we know Brady's dad was a black lab- so I am thinking when they told me he would be about 30 lbs that it was one of those little white lies. He is 87 pounds. So anyway the lady also emailed me that she had personally adopted one of Brady's sisters. Here is a picture of her- she looks just like Brady to me (except for the color of her fur).
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Last night-- my husband said
"I had to slap the reindeer on the butt"
I don't know why- but this was hysterical to me. What he was talking about was that the back half of the reindeer didn't light up so he tapped on it and the lights came on. Later he replaced a faulty bulb-so hopefully this will not be an every night occurrence.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
don we now our gay apparel
Last night- we went to the most interesting party I have ever been to! It was honestly something I had never even thought of before- but I went with an open mind and actually had a lot of fun. I don't even know where to begin! Imagine if you will...
The most gorgeous historic home you have ever seen. (I got this picture of it off of the internet) It is well over 100 years old. Each room has been remodeled and restored. It definitely looks like something out of Southern Living. I can't image all of the hard work that Jonathan and Kyle have put into this home. Each room I toured was better than the next. I just kept looking in awe. They have an entire wall that is a fish tank. I loved it! The back yard was incredible. They have 3 peacocks (all boys) in a large gazebo cage. They also have the most amazing pool area you have ever seen. I just wanted to move in. Everything was so nice. The food was great and the presentation impeccable. The atmosphere was jolly. Now- sprinkle into this this incredible setting... about 300 people and umm.. 5 drag queens. Here is the invitation!
It was the perfect recipe for a fun time. I have to apologize dear readers- it never occurred to me to take my camera. Here is the usual sub standard cell phone shot. My friend Tiffani took some pics and if any of them are stellar, I will add them later. The performers were The Goddess Raven, Obsinity, Dee Ranged, Trinity Taylor, and Genesis. I am sure if you are interested you can check them out on You Tube. Anyway, the show started off with the Goddess Raven on top of the pool side cabana. The costume was AMAZING. Here is the pic, again- I apologize for the quality. 
She was so comical. After her performance, the others performed about the poolside. Now, I don't want anyone thinking they stripped or anything. Basically they danced and lip synced (is that a word?). It was clean fun with a lot of foul language sprinkled in. If it were in a movie it would probably be rated PG 13 except for the language part. There was some excitement in that the police came at one point- but just to ask people to clear the alley way and for the music to be turned down. I have never been to a party before where the police came. Anyway, at the end of the show, Raven has a fire baton act where she lit the entire area around the pool on fire and for the final climbed up on top of the cabana and dove into the pool. It was crazy and I am glad that she didn't die doing it. I have already RSVP'd yes for the party next year. I had fun hanging out with Adam and Erica while we were there. Kudos to Kyle and Jonathan for kicking off the holiday season in style. Here is a picture of Tiffani and me at the party. 
The most gorgeous historic home you have ever seen. (I got this picture of it off of the internet) It is well over 100 years old. Each room has been remodeled and restored. It definitely looks like something out of Southern Living. I can't image all of the hard work that Jonathan and Kyle have put into this home. Each room I toured was better than the next. I just kept looking in awe. They have an entire wall that is a fish tank. I loved it! The back yard was incredible. They have 3 peacocks (all boys) in a large gazebo cage. They also have the most amazing pool area you have ever seen. I just wanted to move in. Everything was so nice. The food was great and the presentation impeccable. The atmosphere was jolly. Now- sprinkle into this this incredible setting... about 300 people and umm.. 5 drag queens. Here is the invitation!It was the perfect recipe for a fun time. I have to apologize dear readers- it never occurred to me to take my camera. Here is the usual sub standard cell phone shot. My friend Tiffani took some pics and if any of them are stellar, I will add them later. The performers were The Goddess Raven, Obsinity, Dee Ranged, Trinity Taylor, and Genesis. I am sure if you are interested you can check them out on You Tube. Anyway, the show started off with the Goddess Raven on top of the pool side cabana. The costume was AMAZING. Here is the pic, again- I apologize for the quality. She was so comical. After her performance, the others performed about the poolside. Now, I don't want anyone thinking they stripped or anything. Basically they danced and lip synced (is that a word?). It was clean fun with a lot of foul language sprinkled in. If it were in a movie it would probably be rated PG 13 except for the language part. There was some excitement in that the police came at one point- but just to ask people to clear the alley way and for the music to be turned down. I have never been to a party before where the police came. Anyway, at the end of the show, Raven has a fire baton act where she lit the entire area around the pool on fire and for the final climbed up on top of the cabana and dove into the pool. It was crazy and I am glad that she didn't die doing it. I have already RSVP'd yes for the party next year. I had fun hanging out with Adam and Erica while we were there. Kudos to Kyle and Jonathan for kicking off the holiday season in style. Here is a picture of Tiffani and me at the party. Saturday, December 1, 2007
a quote from the hubby
" tell me- did we actually have this place professionally cleaned yesterday"
The living room basically looks like a tornado hit. There is an unfluffed tree, a light up buck and doe, a piggy back with coins all around it that Parker was playing with, box after box of lights and all of the bags from shopping yesterday. It's beginning to feel alot like Christmas!
let there be shopping... and lights
Today- I shopped. We went to Toys'r'us. In and out in less than 15 minutes with gifts for Donovan, Kaleigh, Parker, Caleb and Reid. Check, check, check, check, check. So those are 5 people off of the list. It was probably the easiest shopping I will get completed all season long. continued to shop for about 3 more hours and only managed to find 2 more gifts (one for my secret pal at work and the other for the Kotulak's). I was not very productive after Toys'r'us. No worries- there is plenty of other days and lots more stuff to do. So we came home. I am lying in the bed letting my feet recover, watching Martha's holiday special and that sweet guy of mine is out hanging the lights. We are going to our first holiday party of the season tonight! I just love December!
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