I hope everyone is well and has had a good week. I came home a did a bit of cleaning but really don't have the energy to do everything I should. But I did get to do a bit more decorating. I put out my new Christmas potpourri (apples and cinnamon) from Pier 1.. and candles (the same scent) .. It all smells wonderful! Makes the house smell like Christmas to me... mmmmm.....And I have other candles but won't set them out "til the night of my party... I love candles and keep them all year long... different scents... they really make my house smell good!
I saw a meme over at Karen's korner and she encouraged everyone to do it so I thought I'd go ahead and try it tonight.
The 12 Questions of Christmas Meme....
1) Christmas is __________ ? Family/Love
2) In memories, what was the best part of Christmases past?
all of our family being together
3) Was Santa ever good to you? Describe how and what?
He was always good to me..... this year, I got my first new car... how good is that?!?
4) Do you open gifts Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both?
we usually open a few on Christmas Eve but most on Christmas Day
5) Is there something you make every year? Craft or a recipe?
Not really... we have lots of food at the party... finger foods... But almost every year, Diane makes homemade hot spiced cider for me.... it is absolutely delicious! One year, I was sick right after Christmas and Diane had left the cider with me... it made my throat feel so much better.. I'd put a cup of it in the microwave and heat it up.... so good!!
6) What are your favorite 5 Christmas songs?
1. Silent Night
2. O'Holy Night
3. Little Drummer Boy
4. O' Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
5. White Christmas
There are so many more!!
7) Is there a new tradition for Christmas since your childhood?
yes... my Christmas party.... my husband and I started it years ago... it is my gift to me... I have my closest family and friends around me.... what better gift?
8) Describe a Christmas trip... across town or country...
Well, I didn't make the trip ... but one year we had a terrible ice storm.. and Diane and Lamar were not going to be able to be at our house ( I wasn't married yet and was still home with Mom and Dad). And Dad and our brother-in-law Jerry decided to go and get them.... before it was overwith, the car slid off the driveway... our other brother-in-law came over in his bronco and if memory serves me right, they went and got then in it... Diane may have to refresh me on that one... it's been a while!
9) Do you have a special outfit for the day?
Usually, my main request for Christmas is clothes.. so I usually wear something hubby got me.
10) Have you or any other family member ever sat on Santa's lap?
Jessica.... when she was younger.... And the last time I sat on Santa's lap, I was about 16.. I went shopping with my Mom and there he was..... no one else was around and he called me over and told me to sit on his lap... I was like "you've got to be kidding!" but he wasn't... I sat on his lap and told him what I wanted for Christmas and walked away with a bag of goodies! And he was ok... no funny stuff... a nice guy...
11) What is or what will be on your tree this year?
We have 2 trees.. the one in our living room is our big tree... it has lots of pretty ornaments in reds, golds and big poinsettia swags and ribbon.... and then 2 frog ornaments... in honor of Edith!! Seriously! ... hubby picked them out for me and they are gorgeous!
The second tree is small and it is on our buffet in the kitchen. It is covered in white lights and lots of different pretty little birds... my hubby put it up last year... and it is in memory of my Mom.... I almost cried when he put it up. It is so pretty and such a wonderful way to honor her.. She loved birds...
12) Do you or have you decorated your yard?
No. If we did, someone would probably run off with the decorations!! lol (Nope.. not kidding!)
Well, that was fun. Feel free to do your own meme. It is fun to hear what everyone has to say!
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Well, I guess I'll close for now. I will have to head to bed soon. I am ready for some sleep. And will have to get up early. Hope everyone has a good weekend. I'll be back soon. Hugs to all... Cecil
2 comments:
Yep, Johnny and Donna came and got us in his 4 wheel drive Bronco that year. Jessica was only 3 or 4 years old that Christmas. We had ice, then snow on top of it, about an inch of ice and then about 5 inches on snow on top of the ice. That was a good Christmas! What sweet, happy memories you stirred up. ;o)
I should be in bed, and will be soon. I've been cleaning house all day (don't pass out cold when you read that!) and then wrapping gifts. I'm TARD. And we're going to Jonesboro in the morning to do my shopping, both household and Christmas.
I'll probably do this meme Saturday night in my Sunday Dinner post.
Love you, Sis
Joe
Good Morning Cecil,
I'm glad you did the Christmas Meme. I hope you enjoyed it. It was my very first Meme to do since I've been blogging. Diane helped me with it. I've still got lots to learn. I enjoyed reading your Meme. I almost have tears in my eyes reading about your small tree. That was so nice of your hubby. He sounds like a good man. A REAL GOOD MAN is hard to come by these days. If someone finds one of them, they better hang on to them. LOL. I lucked up when I found my hubby. I'm sorry your still not feeling up to par, but hopefully it will pass. Well, take care my friend and have a great weekend. May God Bless You and Yours.
Hugs,
Karen H>
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