Santa Claus Comes Tonight

December 24, 2012

It's 5:45 a.m. and I'm at work.  The Mrs is still sleeping (thank goodness - it gives me a chance to post my blog) and I've been looking up a few of the new toys on Google.  One ad on TV yesterday caught my eye and made me sit up and wonder what is happening in the world today.

They were advertising for a fun new game called "Doggie Doo".  I guess you take your doggie for a walk, he poops and you scoop it up.  I guess you win if scoop up the most doggie poop.  Excuse me??

There's also a dolly called "Baby Alive" who, after you feed her, will poop green slime.  Well dang me!  I just gotta have me one of these little darlings!   There's even a book that explains how everyone and everything poops.  Every normal child really needs all of these marvelous new toys!

Folks, somewhere along the way I have been misguided.   I never realized that it was important and fun to play with doggie poop and dolly diarrhea .  No one ever thought to give me a book explaining that everything poops and it's okay to play with the stuff.  I never passed all these wonderful things on to my children either.  What a disservice I've done to them! 

PULLEEZE!!!!!  Whatever happened to nice dollies and stuffed doggies?  The Little Golden books were nice too.  Whatever happened to children being just children while they can?  Maybe there are some important qualities to these toys but I fail to see them.  I guess I am now officially a dotty old lady!

Enough ranting!  Today is Christmas Eve day.  Later today (around 3 p.m.) when I leave here and head home, I will go to Deanne's house where we will have our Christmas Eve gathering and I will pick up my Pogo.  After that, Pogo and I will go home and rustle up some supper.  Then it will be time to curl up on the sofa and watch a Christmas movie while we wait for Santa Claus. 

I tell you, I am having a grand time this year for Christmas.  Most of that is due to Pogo and his adorable antics.  My daughter in law bought him a Santa suit, and I will take photos of him wearing it.  I've asked Santa to wrap most of Pogo's stuff in tissue paper to make it easier for him to tear things open.  Yessir, I'm looking forward to Christmas morning.

Now for your last two parts of "A Child's Xmas".   Your download links are just below the preview.  I hope you have fun scrapping with this kit.

http://www.mediafire.com/?j0cn01obj333sxj

http://www.mediafire.com/?1mzxj8vwiz811xq

I suppose many of you have lots of running around and last minute wrapping to finish up today.  I hear there will be lots of bad weather in parts across the country.  Do be careful and get back home safely.  I'm hoping Santa will be very good to each of you and your furry kids too.

If you decide to stop in tomorrow for a minute or two, you will find a Christmas freebie .  So till tomorrow, Y'all have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas.

Hugs, Edna B.

A Great Tip For Your Holiday Cleaning!

December 23, 2012

Good morning.  It's 4:30 a.m. and I'm at work.  Mrs is snoring and all is well.  It's crunch time folks.  If you haven't finished your shopping and wrapping, you still have today and most of tomorrow to do it. 

Yesterday the mail lady brought me several packages, one of which is the beginning of my shopping for next Christmas.    I found this delightful item (can't tell you what) on E-bay, and just knew that the ladies on my gift list would really like it.  So, voila!  It's now in my gift drawer and noted in a little notebook that I leave in the drawer.

A friend sent me something that I thought I should share.  It's a great tip for getting your household chores done in quick time.  Lord knows I really need all the help I can get in this department!

Hmmm, I wonder if a bottle or two of Sam Adams light will do the trick too.  I still have most of the case of beer that I bought last March.   I've often wondered why I bought a whole case of it.  It takes me a year or more to drink a six pack or less.  I'll have to give Sam Adams a try with the housework thingy because spring water doesn't help a bit.

A while back, I bought a box with an Amaryllis bulb that was on sale.   When we (Joe helps with all the planting)  opened the box, we found that the bulb had started growing - sideways.  Joe planted it and we put it in the window.  Eventually, the sun straightened the stem and the first bud opened a few days ago.  It's a beauty!

After Christmas, I'll watch for sales and pick up another plant or two.  It makes the house more cheery for the dwarfs.  At least two of them are into gardening, so I'm thinking that we might have us a bigger veggie garden next summer.  That would be really nice.

On my way home this morning, I want to stop at the Walmart nearest my house.  I have something to return, and I want to pick up some more spring water.  Yesterday at the supermarket, they were asking $5.00 a case for spring water.  That's highway robbery!  Everyone else has it for between $3 and $4 a case. 

Yesterday afternoon Deanne and Eddie stopped by with Kevin (my youngest grandson) so that we could load up all the presents and one large fruit basket into their car. You never know what the weather will bring, and I like to know that the presents are all delivered in time for Christmas. 

Well that's about all the news for this morning.  Another hour and three quarters and I will be heading homeward.  So till tomorrow, I'm wishing Y'all a fabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry, You Better Not Pout, I'm Telling You Why...

December 22, 2012

Woo Hoo!  Only three more days to go!!  It's a little after three in the morning and I've just finished the last bite of Nani's loaded loaf.  (I think that's what it was.)  Oh my, yum yum yum!  And the peanut butter krispy squares are gone too.  Oh dear, there must be a mouse in the house.  But a nice mouse!

The rest of the goodies are in the box still, and safely tucked away behind the tree.  I'm saving them for Christmas.  Who knows?  Maybe I'll put one of the cookies out with a nice hot cup of tea for Santa on Christmas Eve.  By the time Santa gets to my house, he's rather cold and hungry.  This is a tradition with Santa and me.  On the years when I have had to work on Christmas Eve, Santa would always stop by my job for a little visit and a snack. 

I will be working Sunday evening and right through till 3 p.m. on Monday, Christmas Eve day.  Then I will go back on Christmas night.  The Mrs' family will be with her on Christmas Day, and I will be with her on Christmas night. 

I can't wait to watch Pogo on Christmas morning.  Everything new excites him so.  Hopefully I will be able to get some good photos of him opening his presents.  I would love to get a little video of Pogo doing his little happy dance.  This little guy is just so precious and brings so much joy to everyone around him.

Yesterday, it rained all day right up till about 2 p.m, when the sun finally came out.  While it was raining it was also very windy.  At times the wind gusts got pretty wild.  I took several photos of the rain (through the window),  including one where a little bird was enjoying a fabulous bath.

Later this morning, I will go to the supermarket and buy all the fruits for my fruit baskets.  Plus I need to stock up on more doggie food for Pogo.  Other than that, Pogo and I are just going to enjoy this wonderful holiday.

I believe tomorrow is Su's birthday, so if you have a moment, maybe you could stop by her blog and wish her a happy birthday.  I know that would make her feel oh so special.  Now I think I'm going to crawl back under my cozy blanket and catch a few more winks.  Till tomorrow, Y'all have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Ever Seen A Sparkle Ball? They're Beautiful.

December 21, 2012

Good morning.  It's going to be warm, windy and wet today.  The weatherman promises temps in the 40's F.  I have to share something amazing.  Yesterday I made a quick trip to the post office.  It was sunny and not very cold.  As I was coming out of the post office, I noticed what looked and felt like rain.  Sure enough, we were having a sunshiney rain shower.  I have never seen this (that I remember) happen before in the winter.  It was really pretty.

Did you know that at this moment it is 48 degrees BELOW zero in Anchorage, Alaska???  My goodness, how can anyone live with those temps?  It makes me feel ashamed for complaining about our cold temps.  I guess we sometimes don't realize how lucky we are with what we have.

For Nani, I must confess that after your comment I opened my box of goodies.  I only took out what I thought was perishable and left the rest in the box.  My daughter Deanne saw your comment yesterday, and sent me an email telling me very sternly that I was not to open any more presents.  I told you she checks up on me. 

I did tell Deanne that you said it was okay for me to share some of the goodies with her but she said she could not be bribed. lol.   I will take photos of my goodies and post them tomorrow.  The ones that I did taste (eat!) were delicious yummy.   I must say that I am really enjoying this Christmas.

This morning, let me share a photo of what Audrey has been making lately.  Someone told her about "Sparkle Balls" and she made a couple of them.  Wow, they are really beautiful.  They are made from little plastic cups and a string of mini Christmas lights.  Have a look here.  Isn't this pretty?

If you would like to try making one of these, you can find lots of places with directions on Google.  Some even contain videos showing you how it is done.

A few days ago, I took a photo of some of the last of the Mrs' grapes.  They sort of look a bit petrified.  I thought they were quite interesting, though, and worth photographing.  Their stems sort of look like tiny reindeer antlers.

It's five o'clock now and time for me to start getting ready for work.  I have a few busy shifts coming up starting today through Christmas.  Then I should be off for a few days.  My friend at work has a daughter at home so I swap shifts so that she can be at home with her family for the holiday.  That's all my news for this morning, so till tomorrow, Y'all have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Has Your Man Been Singing Soprano Lately?

December 20, 2012

Good morning.  Yup, we're up early again.  Actually, I'm up.  Pogo had his breakfast and went right back to sleep.  If I ever get back to sleeping through the night, it's going to feel funny. Ah well, at least while I am up early like this, I do get a few things accomplished.

This morning I did a bit of research on a product I've been seeing advertised on TV.  The product is mens' wear called Ballroom Jeans by Duluth Trading Company.  Imagine!  These jeans are made with a hidden crotch gusset, giving them lots of room for crouching without singing soprano.  They start at $49.95 and up.

For those folks whose skin is in need of healing, they sell All Good Goop for $8.95 an ounce; and for the man who has almost everything, they have a fabulous lock pick for only $24.95. 

 

I have to tell you folks, I really enjoyed myself browsing around this company's web site.  I found one product that everyone could use once the warm weather comes back (some of you already have the warm weather).  This item is called a Hydro Neckband.  Just soak it in water and it will keep you cool for up to twelve hours.  It's not very expensive either, only $8.95 each.  I think the price goes down for two or more.

 

 

So gals, if you have a manly man in need of more room to crouch, do check out the Duluth Trading Company.  He'll surely appreciate it.

 

My other accomplishment was taking care of Pogo's and my travel arrangements for our upcoming vacation.  I saved about $200 dollars by getting our airline reservations now.  I'll wait till sometime in January to make the auto reservations. 

 

Yesterday the mail lady brought us more packages.  One was the replacement grass patches for Pogo's Potty Patch.  One was for me from Nani, and one was for Pogo from Izzi, his new friend.  I put Pogo's package on the floor for him to check out, then rescued it and put it under the tree next to my package.  Nani, I have to be good and wait until Christmas to open it.  My Dee Dee checks up on me now to make sure I'm not opening gifts.  (she's such a spoilsport!)  lol.

 

Now I think I'll have me a cup of coffee and maybe wash up the few dishes that I left in the sink earlier.  So till tomorrow, Y'all have a fabulous day.

 

Hugs, Edna B.

You Can Find Most Anything On E-Bay

December 19, 2012

Wow, can you believe it?  Only six more days till Christmas.  And I still have not figured out who my Secret Santa was.  Hopefully, we'll find out after the holiday.  I would like to thank my Santa  personally. 

Well, I did go to E-Bay yesterday to look up Magic Pig Wands.  Gosh, they really do exist!  They are a bit pricey given what they are, but the cost is okay if they really work.  lol.  They are $15.99 plus $6 S&H, plus taxes if applicable.  Here's a photo that I downloaded along with a little tag that explains how the wand works.  "Wave over food to remove calories....Wave twice for desserts."

It looks like this little tag was handled and read quite a few times.  lol.  So, what do you think?  Is this something we should all give some thought to?

Today I want to go to the post office and mail my last Christmas box.  This one is going in-state so it will get there in a couple of days.  I also have a couple of cards still to put in the mail.  After that, I will make a big pot of pasta with meat sauce.  Janet will be here for supper and this is one of our favorite foods.

It's four o'clock in the morning, and I'm enjoying a cup of hot chocolate while I type this post.  I had a nap earlier, and got a few hours of sleep during the night so I'm okay.  Last evening Pogo and I watched "The Polar Express".  I think that was the name.  I've never seen this movie before, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

By now, most of you have Su's blog and realize that she is not quite up to par yet, and will delay posting any kit parts until she is feeling much better.  Su, the only important thing for you to do is to get lots of rest and get well.  Su has a birthday coming up soon too.  I think it's a couple of days before Christmas.  I'm hoping she is feeling better by then because I'm looking forward to having a nice phone visit with her.  Su, here's a lick and a rub from Pogo and a hug from me.  Get well.

My Pogo is lying here beside me and snoring up a storm.  Imagine!  The size of this tiny little dog, and you can hear him snoring across the room.  lol.  It makes me smile because I think he feels safe and comfortable here, and that's why he can sleep deep enough to snore.

Well that's all my news for this morning.  So till tomorrow, I hope Y'all have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Fabulous Sunsets From Audrey

December 18, 2012

Good morning.  It's 5:45 a.m. and it's been a rather sleepless night.  Of course, I did have quite a nice nap for most of yesterday afternoon.  By now you've figured out that Monday night is not a sleeping night for me.  I do get lots of rest though, so I'm good to go.

So far, the last couple of days have been wet and gray.  Today will be another rainy day, although the temps at the moment are 48 degrees F heading for about 5l degrees.  So I guess I can't really complain because it is on the warm side.  For this much I am thankful.

I have some fabulous photos to share with you today.  My daughter Audrey took these gorgeous sunset shots from her front yard recently.  Here's what the sunset looks like in Suffolk, Virginia.  I couldn't pick out a best one, so I'll show you my favorites.

I think I can make a couple of nice textures from these.  When I do, I'll share them here with you.  I can't take photos like this from my yard because my house is surrounded by very tall trees.  So, Audrey, keep these fabulous photos coming.

I went on-line and bought two replacement grass patches for Pogo's Potty Patch.  Then yesterday, I went to E-Bay and bought me some "fingerless" mitten/gloves.  Today I'll go to E-Bay again and see about getting me a magic pig wand.  Nani says that this will help to make the "no calorie" cookies for Santa (and me).  If it works, just think how I can fix all my food and become ravishingly slender.  Oh be still my heart!

On second thought, maybe I'll only fix some of my food.  I just had a mental picture of an old lady with lots of wrinkles swinging and swaying from her ravishingly slender body.  Maybe I'd be better only losing some of the weight.  Hmmmm, I'll have to think about this one.

Well, now I think I'll make another cup of coffee and catch up on some blog reading.  Till tomorrow, Y'all have a fabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.