Chrismas Countdown

The Great Christmas Countdown is on, now the hard part while the days are winding down we are extra busy at work so to find the time to go into town and finish our shopping is very hard. To make matters worse the kids are finished school for Christmas Break and that makes it even harder. We don't have a lot of things left to pick up but still we are not finished. I'm sure we will find a way to get everything finished, I hear Walmart is open 24 hours so perhaps late at night after work and the kids are in bed. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Christmas Countdown

With Halloween now behind us it is time for us to break out the Christmas decorations. Some people think it is too early to decorate for Christmas already but we love our decorations so we start to put them up already. We always wait until Remembrance day to put up the Christmas tree but everything else goes up over the next week or so. We are adding a lot more decorations inside the house this year, I'd love to have more but the budget doesn't work yet.

Christmas Countdown

It's official,,, in only 3 months it will be Christmas Day, that scares the crap out of me. We live so budgeted we have to plan our Christmas purchases months ahead of time to make the math work out for us. This Christmas will be a bit different for us because we are planning on staying home for the Christmas Season and only be heading home to visit for New Years Eve. We are trying to finish up a few big projects in the house before we start to worry about decorating. Wish us luck on the journey.

Christmas Time

Oh my do you realize it is less than 5 months until Christmas, it is coming fast. Luckily we started shopping for Christmas early and have already bought gifts for many of the relatives and even a few things for the kids here. With so many people to get for it is really important for us to start early. We are hoping to be done shopping by the end of November this year so we can focus on all the social activities around for December and enjoy the holiday cheer.

***OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR!

I can't believe that Christmas is over already! What a great year and although we didn't have anywhere to go on Christmas day we stayed home and kept busy and the day flew by so fast before we knew it...it was 11:00pm and it was time for hubby and I to put up the Wii game and head off to bed. It was different not having family around to visit but we had a great time playing games with the kids and the toys and empty boxes were piled up everywhere...what a mess. Today we are going to the movie theatre to see "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and back home to get backed for our trip home to visit family.
I hope you all had a great Christmas with your families! All the best in the new year! :0)

IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE !

Well here we are the countdown is coming to an end as we all take some time to celebrate Christmas with our family and friends. The kids are excited and unfortunately for me I have to take the four kids out on a MP3 hunt....come on really something has to go wrong just before Christmas right....my daughters player (when we went to download music on it for her so that it would be ready Christmas morning) it doesn't work...So I will have to see what I can find to replace it at such short notice :0( I guess that's what I get for putting it off until the end. Wish me luck!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

***2 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

Only 2 days until Christmas and it's down to the wire. Are you ready? I am still working on getting the house clean there is no end to the house work, but I am determined to have it done today! Not much going on beside cleaning, Jay my oldest has his last night at Church youth group. They are having their Christmas party and I need to make something for pot luck! Tomorrow I will take Blake into Zellers (hubby's work) dressed in his little Santa suit so he can walk around and hand out candy canes. We are going to be there anyway so why not have some fun and put a smile on some peoples faces!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

3 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

3 days until Christmas....Wow the day is already coming to an end and this is the first time I've sat at the computer all day and it will only be for a few minutes before I start getting the kids ready for bed. Speaking of the kids....OMG they are wild! The excitement of Christmas has really set in since I put some gifts under the tree, maybe I should have waited a bit longer for my own sanity. My hubby is working later tonight so I will get the kids off early and curl up in bed myself.

THE KIDS WITH SANTA AT THE KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO...

***4 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

With now only 4 days left until Christmas and the kids home from school, I am happy to say that the shopping has come to an end...thank G*d because I ran out of money lol....I have a few things left to wrap and today I will slowly start bringing down some gifts to put under the tree. I don't know how long they will stay wrapped with Blake around (I know what happened to you Tammy with Aiden LOL) but we will see what happens. I have lots to do today but I will try my very best to do some blog hoppin'. If I don't get to your blog it's not because I wasn't thinking of you...Happy Holidays!

***5 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

With only 5 days left until Christmas day we spent the day shopping, picking up the kids from school at lunch (last day) then shopping some more. Now we are finally home and I am going to spend my time on the computer. Unfortunately for me I now have to share my blogging time with my hubby...(I hope I get a laptop for Christmas) because his blog was approved for PPP and he's been the one with ppp opps today. Oh well as long as I get my blog hoppin' done for the day that will be fine...although the extra money is nice...(nothing today so nothing to worry about) Wow I can't believe that the big day is almost here...feel the excitement! Happy Holidays everyone!

***6 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

So today was the kids last full day of school before being off for Christmas break. Tomorrow they will be done school at noon so I will be taking the opportunity to get the rest of my shopping done without the kids tagging along. Lots of house cleaning needs to be done and the gifts organized for the big day.

***JUST ONE WEEK 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

With only one week to go...Get the wrapping done, the baking finished and hang your stockings...it's Christmas time. With only one week to go this house is going crazy with excitement and the kids are spinning. Today I will get my last bit of baking done. I have been waiting for this day... baking will never be the same after today....Santa has come through and is bringing me an early Christmas gift...can't wait. Watch for the post later on tonight or maybe tomorrow. I love getting early Christmas presents...once again I'm a big kid I know. I don't think I will ever grow out of it...lol The snow if falling but today the kids are off to school and I'm looking forward to some peace and quiet...Like that is going to happen with my dear little Blake around. I guess I should go wait for my gift to arrive. How exciting!

WELCOME BACK MISTY! :0)

Happy Holidays!

***8 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

8 days until Christmas...yippee! That means that one week from today is Christmas Eve...when all the fun begins! The messy weather has given the kids the day home from school. It snowed until about 3:00am then it turned to freezing rain then rain by this morning...and yes there was still snow left to shovel and boy was it heavy...I'm not really sure why they closed the schools today but I think it's suppose to turn cold this afternoon and the roads will freeze. Better safe than sorry :0)

FRIENDSHIP AWARD!

Tammy has given me another friendship award...Thank you Tammy you are one of the best, I know I've said this before but I mean it. I am thankful every day for making such great blogging friends. I am going to pass this award on to Mel, Jenn, Anne,Petula, Jocelyn,Darlene, Ritchelle,Anna, Juliana, Ellyn, and Hazel.

I have been tagged by Mel from Mel in a Nutshell.

For this meme you will need your iPod. I don't have an iPod but I do have lots of songs downloaded on the computer...mostly Christmas music right now...and my daughters favs...

It's a list of questions that you answer with the title of a random song. Hmmm, random...let's see how this turns out...and see how funny my answers are :0)

1. Would would describe your personality? Ordinary Miracle -Charlotte's Web

2. What do you like in a guy/girl? Don't laugh at me - Brad Paisley

3. How do you feel, today? Jesus take the wheel - carrie underwood
4. What's your life's purpose? Let them be little - Billy Dean

5. What is your motto? Big girls don't cry - Fergie

6. What do your friends think of you? all for one - High school musical 2
7. What do you think of your parents?hey now - hilary duff
8. What do you think about very often? Silent night - Bony M Christmas

9. What do you think of your best friend? Miracles happen - Myra, disney ice princess
10. What do you think of the person you like? bad day - Hannah montana
11. What is your life story? I am what I am - Jonas Brothers
12. What do you want to be when you grow up? You're beautiful - James Blunt
13. What do you think when you see the person you like?Dear God - Jonas Brothers

14. What do your parents think of you? In my daughters eyes - Martina Mcbride

15. What will be played at your funeral? Someone's watchin over me - Hilary duff (that one is too funny)

16.What is your hobby/interest? someday - nickleback

17. What is your biggest secret?I don't dance - High school musical 2

18. What do you think of your friends? angel - Sarah Mclaughlin

19. What should you post this as? on my own - Hedley
Some funny answers...this was fun...I was a bit worried at first...

Just remember a lot of these songs are the kids favs....

Jenn, Tammy, Jocelyn and Anna consider yourselves tagged and anyone else who wants to have some fun...

Just remember to let me know when it's done!

***9 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

That's right....only 9 days to go...are you getting excited...I'm like a big kid when it comes to Christmas...I'm so excited I'm already having trouble sleeping LOL Christmas Eve I'm awake all night with excitement...The weekend is going by really fast...we are getting ready to go shopping :0) My hubby brought home a surprise gift for the 3 older kiddies and we need to get some accessories to go with the gifts...now the big question is how do we get some ideas from the kids without giving away the surprise...could be interesting but we always manage to pull it off.

***10 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

With only 10 days until Christmas how will you be spending your weekend? I'm sure it will be a busy one....I am going to take it easy (or at least try) and get ready for a busy week. My hubby is working today until supper time and Jay is off to a friends house so it's just me and the other 3 kiddies and right now they are actually sitting together playing a game and what's that....it's quiet:0) The weather is suppose to get messy over the next 48 hours so we will see what it brings...shovelling no doubt. Monday I am hoping to get some more baking done and the gift wrapping finished. And before I know it the kids will be finished school for Christmas then look out this house will be wild...lol

***11 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

I have some wrapping to get done and some cleaning around the house then I will be back to update my blog...Have a great day!

***12 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS !

***13 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

Less than two weeks until Christmas...The rush is on...will I be ready? I guess I will have to be. This week is so crazy busy that my head is spinning. Tammy asked me yesterday if I was panicking yet?!....You bet I am Tammy LOL! It didn't hit me until last night at the kids Christmas Concert. I have my work cut out for me the rest of this week but if I get the things done that need to be done I will be OK. Are you ready for Christmas?

***14 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!

That's right...two weeks from today is Christmas day, so if you aren't ready yet...get ready it's coming :0) and fast! This year is a new start to Christmas traditions since this will be our first Christmas at home without family so we have been brain storming trying to think of ways to make it fun for the kids with some new traditions. I think being home for the day and being able to play with their new toys will be fun enough for them. Usually they unwrap the gifts, pick out one toy and head off travelling to be with family and won't get to play with the other gifts for quite a few days...what fun it that. There are a couple of movies playing at the theatre that they would like to see and maybe if the weather permits we will find a sledding hill. We will be travelling to be with family on the 27th.

***BUSY WEEK AHEAD...

This is the last full week of school for the kids before the Christmas break and every night is going to be a busy one. The week will be over before I know it which means Christmas will be here that much faster...eeks, got to get my Christmas letters in the mail ASAP. I have been working on them all morning and just have to get the addresses on the envelopes so I can get them in the mail. Dance class for Trinity tonight, school concert tomorrow night and Wednesday night, Thursday night is parent night at dance for Trinity and also Friday night for Trinity and Kohl's hip hop class. Wow. I would say that I am looking forward to the weekend but Matt has to work so there is no break for me :0( busy as always.

My parents and sisters were here on the weekend and we had a great visit and Saturday night the kids enjoyed the Christmas skating party with Matt's work. The weather was good and my parents made it home safe. Looking forward to seeing them at Christmas!