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Project Discussions:  The Most Wonderful Time~December 2024  |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 17 2024 : 05:15:32 AM
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Busy, busy, busy. And who isn't this time of year. Seems we have been nonstop since our Thanksgiving trip. We came home to awards night for Master's club at our church where I have been teaching 1st - 3rd grades. We had a half hour to change and get there so we didn't unpack the car until we got back from there.
The next day we had Violets school muse. She still had her cast on from surgery to reconnect a tendon in her finger from the mishap this summer. She's out of that now and going to OT twice a week.
The following Sunday was our Christmas Cantata. So I had also been busy going to rehearsals the week after we were home.
It was a nice time and those who attended seem to enjoy it. JT's mom and sister spent this past weekend visiting and we had our gift exchange with them. Yesterday I went to my daughter's and Kat, a friend of hers came over also to help us make Ninjabread men. We had a good time. Her friend had to leave for work so we cleaned up and after Annie got home I brought her with me till her mom picked her up for karate class.
Today is a catch up day. We will be caroling on Saturday and spending Christmas with Leslie and family.
What plans do you have? What have you been up to.
Sorry such a long post but I want to catch up with everyone. Our henhouse hasn't been as active as it could be and I hope it is just because everyone is busy and not that we've lost interest. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Dec 17 2024 05:27:53 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2024 : 12:04:26 PM
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I am getting ready to wrap presents. My DIL's gifts arrive from Amazon tomorrow and then, besides getting a restaurant gift certificate for Ed's son, I think we are done.
I am trying to find a night that Dean's family and Shayne's family can get together to celebrate our Christmas. Dean, Michelle and one of the twins are working, so need to work around their scheudles. And Shayne usually goes to his MIL's or BIL's for Christmas on Christmas Day. I'm going to make it easy this year and take everyone to dinner and just come back here for gifts and desserts.
I have 2 quilts to put bindings on for Christmas (well, I have at least 4 other quilts that need binding, too) and need to get off this computer and just do it. LOL!
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1378 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2024 : 5:28:00 PM
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| I'm getting ready for a visit to the oncologist tomorrow. They will be giving me a chemo port Friday. Christmas has been put on hold this year. |
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2024 : 03:31:24 AM
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Linda,
I spent yesterday doing laundry and wrapping gifts. I only have one person left and he is stumping me this year.
Judith,
I'm sorry you are dealing with having that done. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1255 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1255 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2024 : 3:02:43 PM
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| I’ve been crazy busy just following along with the seasons…volunteering in my daughter’s 4th grade classroom, helping her grade papers, writing (and writing and writing) Christmas cards. Decorating our Christmas tree, laundry, general house cleaning, running errands, and doing a small amount of crafting. I need to put the finishing touches on a gift for John and do ALL the wrapping of gifts. We will have our girls plus our son-in-law over on Christmas morning for breakfast and gifts Christmas morning. Then we will go to my in-laws house for gifts and dinner. Then I have a surprise 75th birthday party for dear friend on the 26th. So it will be busy for sure. Plus church and my niece’s house on Christmas Eve. |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2024 : 1:07:26 PM
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| We just returned from a quick visit to Boston to see my brother who has been having a lot f cardiac issues. While we were there the MD called him to let him know his latest heart echo showed a huge improvement and that the issues he has been having the past week are hopefully from two medications they put him on. He was doing so much better while I was there which was wonderful! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1255 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1255 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2024 : 7:14:24 PM
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| Great news, Winnie! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2024 : 8:23:39 PM
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That's super news, WInnie.
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1378 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2024 : 10:30:03 PM
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| Winnie -- I'm so happy your brother is doing well. May he continue to improve. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2024 : 02:53:16 AM
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Winnie,
So good you could spend some time with your brother. Wonderful news too! |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2024 : 07:06:56 AM
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| My poor Christmas tree is already drying out and needles are dropping everywhere!! I wish trees were not cut down so early and would last until at least Christmas day! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1255 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1255 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2024 : 6:34:58 PM
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| I’m sorry Winnie. Our tree is holding its own. We have the tree lot people cut the bottom off 2-3 inches and then bring it home right away and put it in water. We are still having to add water, so it’s still drinking. :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1378 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2024 : 8:03:10 PM
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| I have read that it is best to buy a tree as soon as they are for sale, cut a few inches off the bottom, and keep it outside until you bring it in, preferably not the day after Thanksgiving. Or buy a life tree you can plant after Christmas. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2024 : 04:33:27 AM
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| Merry Christmas Eve! I hope each of us experiences the childlike wonder of this holiday and may we all have hearts full of peace and joy! |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Dec 24 2024 04:35:19 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2024 : 07:23:26 AM
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We have a busy day. We are taking Ed’s oldest aon and family and my son and family to dinner tonight, then opening presents. Our youngest grandson’s family will be over earlier to open his since dinner will be late because ine of my twins and his mother have to work until 6 and then will get here.
This morning I still have some cookies to bake and I need to process some of the ones I made yesterday.
Today is also our 7th anniversary. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1378 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2024 : 2:44:38 PM
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| Happy holidays everyone! |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2024 : 8:31:47 PM
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Thank you, Denise. It was a busy but nice day.
Everyone has gone home now and all is quiet. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Edited by - quiltee on Dec 24 2024 8:32:21 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2024 : 07:54:31 AM
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Taking a break. Having some mid morning tea while the kids play. Will finish in a bit. They have gifts from aunts&uncles, grandparents, parents, great grandparents and each other so it takes a bit to get through it all. I hope everyone is having the kind of day you love.
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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AussieChick
True Blue Farmgirl
73 Posts
Cindy
Esk
Queensland
Australia
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Posted - Dec 25 2024 : 4:30:35 PM
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Hi Ladies - well, it's Boxing Day here in Australia & we are heading to the lake to go tubing!! It's a beautiful 87F with 60% humidity. It was so exciting to have a summer Christmas again this year. We spent yesterday at my niece's place. We all congregated in the backyard in the shade for a feast. We all ate too much, finished off lunch with the usual water fight, then wanted to lay down in the afternoon for a nap. I was blessed to be surrounded by family!
Judith - praying for you as you start down the road of chemo. I sure hope the side effects aren't too rough on you. Please update us on your progress. |
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9931 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9931 Posts |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2024 : 4:00:39 PM
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| Happy Holidays everyone! I hope your Christmas gathering yesterday was festive and fun. We had a chilly cloudy day but a great visit with family. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2024 : 4:05:00 PM
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Thank-you all for your well wishes for my brother. He is doing OK at the moment but has twi days now with this medication that really wipes him out. Hopefully he will have an easier go of it this last time.
Judith , best of luck with getting your chemo port and starting treatment. I will be keeping you in my prayers that things all go well for you. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4829 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4829 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2024 : 4:16:59 PM
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I can definitely relate to your Projects post, Denise. I have several that were due to be done for this year and didn't quite make it. Seems to happen every year.
I am working on the Snowman Swap project now - want to finish it quickly so I can mail it out as soon as partners are posted. LOL!
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Project Discussions: The Most Wonderful Time~December 2024 |
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The Most Wonderful Time~December 2024
