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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
330 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 3:34:32 PM
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Merry Christmas!
I decided to be politically incorrect this year. 
We had waffles after opening presents today. And the kids didn't really wake up until 8am, which was nice. We were up until 1am wrapping and such. Christmas just snuck up on us. Usually I'm a bit more prepared, but this year, not so much. Not sure whether it's my own space cadet self, or the whole juggling 3 kids 5 and under.
I got some cute photos of them ripping into things. And my 5yo got an awful lot of "gifts" of socks, underwear, jeans and shirts since he's just shot up in height/size again. Usually stuff I'd just wash and throw into his clothing rotation. 
Didn't get pockets on the aprons or the felt stovetop done, but they don't care. They have enough to keep themselves busy.
It's still snowing. Of course. I think we're up above 44 inches for the month of December? And it's going to snow for the next week still. Record breaking and all that jazz.
Thawing steaks for hubby to grill up, got some crab legs from the store the other day so I think we're doing surf and turf for dinner. And maybe even going to a movie tonight after the kiddos go to bed because my mom's up here.
In less-than-cheery news, it seems my dad was whisked off to a 24-hour care place from his retirement home because he hasn't eaten in a few days. My sister's dealing with that right now.  So my mom may be heading back that way at some point to help her out. (He's got a cancerous brain tumor that was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, but he hasn't been the most stellar of a father to me over the years anyway - so the part that upsets me the most is that my younger sister has to deal with it all herself since they're in the same city.)
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Lanna, mama to three little monkeys |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 4:51:13 PM
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lanna- yeah i know what you mean about christmas sneaking up on you cause it did here too. sorry about the sad news of the day
sharon-tell those boys they will not be spending holidays at your house if they behave like neanderthals, someone in your family should get a peaceful christmas and you deserve it.
we ate dinner ham and cheesy potatoe skins and i made a chocolate pudding pie but too full to eat it.
going to go post pics on my blog
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 5:10:26 PM
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Teresa, those apron dresses are very easy and fast to do up. Personally, I think they are the most adorable on little girls. I recently posted several tuts and other info that was from my MSN group originally posted years ago. MSN groups is being dissolved as of Feb. '09 , so I wanted to transfer some of my favorite how-to's before they got lost in the shutdown.;)
On the cowboy quilt I used big blocks, because the prints are scenic and I didn't want to lose the gist of the scene. I decided to back it with berber fleece I have on hand. My blankets are always "unconventional", since I use what I have on hand rather than go buy more fabric. Really have whittled down my fabric stash immensely this year , and I'm thrilled about that. ;)
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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
330 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 5:36:54 PM
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And I got photos up on the blog... http://weblog.xanga.com/LannaM You can see my poor 5yo modeling the apron I labored over for a while. Actually, it might've taken me longer to make that thing than it did to labor him out all those years ago... The photo where I caught the kid in mid-jump just cracks me up though.
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Lanna, mama to three little monkeys |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 5:59:40 PM
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Hey Lanna, just looked at your pictures..I like the ribbon tab blankies..I think that would be neat on a large scales too...like my king size bed. :0)
And I can happily say that nobody has ever known me to be politically correct...not sure who started that "term"...must be someone that likes a flock of sheep following them that all have the identical thoughts....I appreciate people having their own thoughts and sticking to them instead of following what mainstream society can get started...there..that's better..I needed to come back and clarify that...
Oops, forgot..Bonne, I wonder if the shutdown of MSN groups is a sign that Microsoft IS going to buy YAHOO after all?? I've always thought they would (eventually)...
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Dec 25 2008 7:58:21 PM |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 6:02:50 PM
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well i finally got those pics posted on my blog and now i am off to bed or nap which ever it turns out to be is fine by me
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 7:59:25 PM
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Sharon, I'm sorry your boys decided to provide unwanted entertainment today. Hope all is calm now.
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 8:05:29 PM
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Steph, everything is back to normal. I never had problems on Christmas Day. In fact, it has been nice around here until today. It was emotionally draining.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 8:07:21 PM
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Tina, oh how cute. Our family was able to visit with relatives in Arizona through Skype tonight. I was able to see the precious little grand nieces and grand nephew.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 8:42:52 PM
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As exhausting as it is, even the clean up sounds kinda nice to me. No little ones here to chatter,chirp and squeal.
We had a very nice day with our big kids and aging parents- a very nice day- but the chirp was definitly missed!
How does that happen when ya have 5 kids and 8 grands???
I've looked at all your family celebrations and they sure bring back sweet memories!
Sharon- I guess boys will be boys-I'm with Jess-put em to work on something
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 9:11:23 PM
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JOhns parents adn Johns sister and BIL. Should be interesting, always like to make you feel weird in your own home ya know the type? And we are way to country for them. So that will be it then, they will be here from 5 pm tomorrow until sometime mid morn on sunday..stayin at a hotel.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 10:26:05 PM
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Jess, I guess the saving grace there is that they are staying in a hotel. :0)
Thomas, ya know, is next to oldest of 8 children...his mom lost a baby boy so there would have been 9....so he says at the point before the oldest moved out of the house the age range was from age 2 to 20..Anyhow, he was thinking of your household today as he thought back about his own childhood. There were 3 boys and 5 girls.
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Rug Hooking, Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~My Website Catalog... More coming one day!!! |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 08:00:37 AM
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Teresa, I had to laugh when I realized in the pics with Caleb at the computer, that farmgirl connection was on the screen!
Sharon, sorry it was a rough Christmas! I hope today is nice and quiet!
Bonne, I love the quilt!
Jess, I will keep you in my prayers this weekend! Hope it all goes well with the company! The pic of Emilia with all the animals is too cute! She is just a doll
I checked out a bunch of blogs and all of the Christmas pics are great! I will have to try to update mine today!
Hope everyone stays warm today!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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Edited by - oldfashioned girl on Dec 26 2008 08:01:01 AM |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 08:13:22 AM
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Hello, ladies!!
I went out and did some after Christmas shopping with my daughter. I am not feeling well. I feel like a truck ran over my head. Sinuses are all stuffed. It doesn't help that I'm very allergic to cats and my mom got another one and that started the mess on Christmas Eve. It's been downhill from there.
Jesse~good luck with your company. Emilia looks precious with all those adorable stuffies.
Girls,I loved all the pictures you have shared of the kids. So adorable.
Bonne~I love the quilt. So awesome.
I can't wait until the new monitor comes in. This one is horrible and I have a hard time reading the blogs and the pictures are dark and not clear at all.
I hope everyone had a good Christmas and is now recuperating and resting.
Sharon~Sorry to hear about your boys. I agree with Jess put that energy to work.
We had a nice time. Usually it can be pretty rough at my mom's house but it wasn't too bad this time. We had a nice quiet day at home yesterday. My in-laws came to visit. My father-in-law is being awful and he didn't want us at his house. We had a wheelchair ambulance pick up my mil at the nursing home and take her to her house for Christmas. She was there for a few hours but he is mad at my husband and didn't want us there. No great loss because his house is gross and he doesn't take care of it. Really sad, though. We went to visit her in the nursing home on Christmas Eve. The rest of the family came to our house yesterday afternoon.
Blessings,
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 10:42:04 AM
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my.......we ALL have interesting families, don't we!
Well, my guests may not come until tomorrow, seems it is too icy in Chicago to leave. Funny how blessings work out!
My hubs has shop vac'd the whole house, and I am off to mop it. I also got a shower alone!!!!!!!! Best present yet!
Hey Steph, I hope Thomas has very fond memories, his parents had a ton on their plates!
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 11:01:58 AM
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ikes what an interesting morning it has been here. just when i thougt about getting a shower, caleb started to eat one of the christmas ornaments(glass bulb). oh what fun that was shoved boots on and went to mom and dads called the doc and they said to just watch him. he seems perfectley fine. are we having fun yet atleast the roof leak seems to be fixed..
i took all of the glass bulbs off of the tree. atleast i now have the number for poison control lol, the guy said they get lots of people calling in with the same situation.
lavendar girl
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 11:23:13 AM
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OH YES..WE HAVE AN ENORMOUS TREE...12 FEET..sorry caps weas on..adn we have a rule that glass bulbs can only be above the head of the oldest kid. Lots of stuffed and paper ornies at the bottom
you know teresa, you should call poision control and have em send u the packet of all the things that are pioisonous around the house and in your yard...you will be amazed at the stuff you neverwould have thought of...i.e. lily of the valley, etc.
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 11:42:05 AM
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I did away with glass and ceramic ornaments years ago~ kids and pets do them in.
There are so many soft safe ornaments anymore. Makes you wonder how the rest of us survived childhood, huh? lol
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 11:52:01 AM
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lily of the valley is one of my favorites too! will call poison control and have them do that too.
now that things have settled down, i am going to work on dinner and just cleaning in general.
hope everyone has a good day
jess-loved those pics of the kids
lavendar girl
http://lavendarfieldsdreamer.blogspot.com/ |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 12:25:33 PM
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You know, I used to run a daycare out of my home when my oldest son was 2 1/2 years old. I had azalea plants in the back yard, and we had to move them because they were considered a poisonous plant for children.
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
