If I were rich (yeah that's not going to happen) I would be ordering one in the blue. 
The Holiday Thread
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Awesome. But what is PC?
PC is politically correct
Oh. Thanks. I don't like the holidays. It's the dawn of winter, which is even worse. That and my family drives me absolute nuts, except my mom she's ok but talks a lot.
here's my ugly sweater... I love how the definition of "ugly" sweater has basically turned into a knit stitched sweater and not like something hideous you end up wearing. I plan to wear this a few times
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That's funny yellow turtleOne year, my sister had turned 8 in October, we went shopping, and she was pushing the cart, and ran into a whole pile of scooters because she swore she saw Robert Downy Jr. at Walmart. And you know, loud 8yos, everyone around us stared... to her defense, I saw him too, the guy looked JUST like Robert Downy Jr.
Okay, I'm good! *goes to hide
Here are those pictures I 'promised' -
The biggin-
The biggin's little cousin upstairs-
Some other stuff-
Even Howi&Magellan a tree-
In all, we have 3 trees, too many average decorations, and too many snowflakes! Decorating is really a thing here Mostly everything lights up, but I can't really get it at night...
And, to finish it off...
-The biggin-
The biggin's little cousin upstairs-
Some other stuff-
Even Howi&Magellan a tree-
In all, we have 3 trees, too many average decorations, and too many snowflakes! Decorating is really a thing here
Mostly everything lights up, but I can't really get it at night... And, to finish it off...
I believe we're beginning to bake this weekend, so I'll roll out the recipes and the finished product pics soon
My cats would love your home, especially those snowflakes on the fan.
LOL! Our cats are well behaved when it comes to decorationsMy cats would love your home, especially those snowflakes on the fan.
Have you cats ever tried to climb your curtains/drapes? (if you have any)
LOL! Our cats are well behaved when it comes to decorations
Have you cats ever tried to climb your curtains/drapes? (if you have any)
In the past I have had a few kittens would like to swing on them. lol Usually it was more them going after a bug (a fly most often) and the curtain just getting in their way.
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You guys are certainly ready for the holidays!!! You really go all outHere are those pictures I 'promised'
The biggin-
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The biggin's little cousin upstairs-
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Some other stuff-
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Even Howi&Magellan a tree-
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In all, we have 3 trees, too many average decorations, and too many snowflakes! Decorating is really a thing here
And, to finish it off...
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I just put up our tree. Having a hard time this year to get in the spirit...
You guys are certainly ready for the holidays!!! You really go all out
Sorry to hear that. Anything we can do to help?
I don't do Christmas decorations anymore. After everyone left home and it's just me here, there's really no reason for it. However, I DO have two strings of the small lights on a tall Euphorbia nerifolia that's too big to move into the greenhouse. Lights then wrapped in plastic to keep the temp above freezing. This system has worked for the past 4 years:
At night, when it's dark, it looks christmassy...does that count?
At night, when it's dark, it looks christmassy...does that count?
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Awwww...thanks Jacqui, so sweet! Christmas is hard for me since I lost my mom to cancer! She was the Christmas queen & my best friend!!! She decorated everything & even the bathroom would be decorated & there would even be Santa looking at you LOL!! Plus it doesn't feel like that time of year I guess, no snow! But I'm sure I will get a little bit more in the spirit as it gets closer
I do have my staff Christmas party tonight...maybe that will help 
I am having a hard time getting into the spirit this year. My boys no longer live at home. I have 2 step children that will spend Christmas with their mother this year. My youngest son lives with his girlfriend. She is pregnant with my first biological grandchild, and has a 3 year old son. Despite my struggles and dedication to creating traditions for my children, this son is caving to the nontraditional girlfriend and going to Seattle for Christmas. This part of her family is distant enough, they have never even met her son.
I know I have to respect his decisions. He is grown, but it breaks my heart.
I know I have to respect his decisions. He is grown, but it breaks my heart.
When my kids were still, well, kids...we usually went to Gramma's house on Christmas Eve and had our own Christmas at our house. Its funny that when my kids got married and had kids of their own, they never once came back home for a holiday, each determined to start their own holiday traditions. So I've gotten used to it. I occasionally accept a holiday dinner invitation, but usually I have my own holidays. (or not)
Darn you, curtains!
I'm sorry!You guys are certainly ready for the holidays!!! You really go all out
Should I come over sing creepy christmas songs to cheer you up? 
