Good Riddance 2011!
The holidays are fast approaching. I can't believe it will be Christmas in only a week. I didn't have alot of Christas shopping to do this year, because we are spending the holidays at our cottage in Caseville. So this is the year that we just send the kids money and gift cards....which I sent out yesterday. One of our sons dropped by today with one of those nice Cheese and Sausage boxes by Hickory Farms. We'll take it with us and enjoy it. We did some house decorating on a small scale here at home. I only got down a few things from the attic...mainly the 3 trees; a small table tree for the dining room, a fiber optic tree for the corner in the living room, and a table top tree for the family room. Then through the summer I had picked up some nice Christmas things here and there that I put out, and I hit some thrift stores or my consignment store for a few things. We don't bother hauling down all the tons of boxes of stuff I have in the attic when we'll be in Caseville anyway. Then when we get back, I'll keep a few of the things but basically donate the rest back to charity or my Spring garage sale. Hubby only put out a minimal of lights for outside. The house will be dark during the holidays anyway. So Mr. Snowman stays in his box this year.
When I was in Caseville last time, I got all the Christmas stuff down from the storage attic we have over the garage and got everything set out...even the tree is standing. I just need to put the lights on and decorate. And do some outside lights and decorations. I hope we get some snow by then!
I'm leaving tomorrow and taking Keno, Mini Sue, and Junior (the Pigeon). Hubby will drive up by Wednesday. Once I'm gone, he'll start his Christmas shopping for me. I got all his stuff bought....some are already at the cottage and wrapped. There will be lots of presents! I love having a quiet Christmas in Caseville...but I also miss the get-togethers with the kids.
We'll be at the Eagles for New Years, I'm sure.
Been watching all the Christmas movies on TV...and ones I have on DVD or Video. Must have watched "White Christmas" 3 or 4 times. I never get tired of watching that movie. "Holiday in Handcuffs" is a favorite...and "Eve's Christmas"...and "Holiday Switch"...there are so many...and all the cartoons! I have a video of the old "I Love Lucy" and "The Honeymooners" Christmas shows. I'm taking it to Caseville and we'll watch it there.
Then after the New Years, I'll stay some extra days and take everything down and put away, then I'll be back home. In February I start my tax job. And another year will be on it's way.
I sure hope 2012 is a better year than 2011. 2011 was not a great year...it was one thing after another...and money just flying out the door. Medical bills, car repairs, pump work at the cottage, plumbing bills...etc, etc, blah, blah, blah.
And I recently learned my grandson got himself in some serious trouble....there was a trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to prison. So that's where he will spend the holidays, instead of with his family. Like I said, 2011 was not a very good year.
So HAPPY New Year pleeeeeaaaase 2012!!! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! Or should I say Happy Holidays.....not sure why there's a difference to people. I mean, Holiday means Holy Day...so Holy Day or Christmas, same thing isn't it??
Anyway, see ya next year!
When I was in Caseville last time, I got all the Christmas stuff down from the storage attic we have over the garage and got everything set out...even the tree is standing. I just need to put the lights on and decorate. And do some outside lights and decorations. I hope we get some snow by then!
I'm leaving tomorrow and taking Keno, Mini Sue, and Junior (the Pigeon). Hubby will drive up by Wednesday. Once I'm gone, he'll start his Christmas shopping for me. I got all his stuff bought....some are already at the cottage and wrapped. There will be lots of presents! I love having a quiet Christmas in Caseville...but I also miss the get-togethers with the kids.
We'll be at the Eagles for New Years, I'm sure.
Been watching all the Christmas movies on TV...and ones I have on DVD or Video. Must have watched "White Christmas" 3 or 4 times. I never get tired of watching that movie. "Holiday in Handcuffs" is a favorite...and "Eve's Christmas"...and "Holiday Switch"...there are so many...and all the cartoons! I have a video of the old "I Love Lucy" and "The Honeymooners" Christmas shows. I'm taking it to Caseville and we'll watch it there.
Then after the New Years, I'll stay some extra days and take everything down and put away, then I'll be back home. In February I start my tax job. And another year will be on it's way.
I sure hope 2012 is a better year than 2011. 2011 was not a great year...it was one thing after another...and money just flying out the door. Medical bills, car repairs, pump work at the cottage, plumbing bills...etc, etc, blah, blah, blah.
And I recently learned my grandson got himself in some serious trouble....there was a trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to prison. So that's where he will spend the holidays, instead of with his family. Like I said, 2011 was not a very good year.
So HAPPY New Year pleeeeeaaaase 2012!!! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! Or should I say Happy Holidays.....not sure why there's a difference to people. I mean, Holiday means Holy Day...so Holy Day or Christmas, same thing isn't it??
Anyway, see ya next year!