Christmas Time is Here!

 

Two days!  Two days, people!  I'm ready.  Are you?  I have always loved Christmas.  I must admit that this year is going to be different.  We lost Mom shortly before Christmas last year, so we were in a whirlwind of planning so that what actually happened on Christmas is a little blurry.  This year feels like the first year without her. 

Additionally, We won't see three of the kids until after Christmas!  One of them who lives out of town wants "Santa" to come to their house, which is totally understandable!  One of them will be out of state with his fiancé'.  Another, who also lives out of town, will have her mother-in-law visiting.  So that, plus the drive means we won't see her on Christmas, either.  Luckily, two of the kids will be here, and we will see one, if not both.  At some point, I am going to my sister's.  We need to support each other.  So, without further ado, some funnies.

Awww. She looks like a sweet angel!

Poor Charlie Brown!

Did you see Santa?

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please don't forget to visit Comedy Plus and Stacy's Random Thoughts.

 

Sunday Synopsis

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I recently read HP and the Half Blood Prince, and it was just as amazing as the first time, maybe even more.

This is the book where the wizarding world truly darkens—and deepens. The mystery feels more personal, the relationships more layered, and every chapter carries a quiet sense of foreboding. Secrets hidden in old textbooks, memories that reshape everything you thought you knew, and moments of unexpected warmth make this installment unforgettable.

What I love most is how it balances wonder with heartbreak. You can feel the calm before the storm, even in the lighter moments, and the ending lingers long after the last page. Re-reading it only makes the details more powerful, reminding me why this series remains timeless and endlessly re-readable.

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This might make you wonder!

 

Have you ever wondered what the craziest or silliest holiday is?  Well, today it's pretty crazy!  It's national Barbie and Barney Backlash Day, a day where parents can celebrate, albeit unofficially, the kid-culture overload.  For one day, parents can pretend that Barbie, Barney, and other kid-related characters, do not exist.  Parents need to pretend, too! 

Homes worldwide can post memes, use hashtags, refuse to listen to the I Love You song, or even hide their kids' Barbies and Barneys for one day, all in good fun.  In case you hadn't realized, it's all tongue-in-cheek.  I actually love Barbie.  Barney?  Not so much!

Are you ready for Christmas?  Won't be long now!  Actually, I'm more looking forward to after Christmas when I will, hopefully, get to see 3 of our grown children because they have other commitments on Christmas day.  That's part of the bargain when your kids are married and/or have significant others or children to consider.  It's okay.  Last Christmas, my mom had passed away three weeks prior, and Christmas was mostly a blur.  That may make this year a little more difficult, but at least I can see my sister.  Let's get to some funnies.

Have a great week!  Remember to visit my friends at Happy Tuesday and Random Tuesday Thoughts.

Happy Random Tuesday

 Is everyone getting into the holiday spirit?  Can't believe we're less than 3 weeks out!  I think I have finished shopping.  I think.  I love giving gifts.  I don't mind receiving them, either, but I really get joy out of gifting.  What's your love language? Haha!

I also love having the lighted Christmas tree on while I watch a Christmas movie.  I've got stockings for our granddaughters hanging on the mantle as well as some homemade crafts and Christmas pillows.  I love the season.

This year will be a bit... different.  We had just lost Mom 3 weeks before Christmas last year, and it was all a blur.  Did we even have Christmas last year?  This years FEELS like the first one without her.  It's also different because we won't be seeing all of our kids on Christmas Day.  They are all either married, divorced, or engaged to be married, and trying to get them all in one place for even a short time is difficult.  One son will be in another state.  Two daughters in different cities.  We'll have to have our "Christmas time" with some of them after Christmas!  It's just going to be... different.  What are your plans?

And Now...

And these are very similar, and true as well.

Then there's this...

Movin' right along...

This is punny!

Who's with me???

That's funny!

Have a great week, and don't forget to visit my friends at Happy Tuesday and Random Tuesday Thoughts.

Time Flies!

 I didn't realize it had been a couple of weeks since I blogged.  I guess in some ways I've been busy, but it doesn't excuse my forgetting to blog.

Seems like every day we hear new details about Anna Kepner, the 18 year old who passed away during a cruise.  That poor family. The report I read today implicated her step brother.  I really have no idea.  It's just sad, regardless of exact details. Sad.  And we are taking two cruises next year, so it sort of makes me uncomfortable.

We're getting ready for Thanksgiving here.  What are your plans?  We are having a "pot luck" meal at my brother in law's home.  It should be fun.  My son has asked me to make my cornbread dressing which I will gladly do.  Gravy and jellied cranberry sauce are coming with us, and my husband will be making jalapeno cheese sourdough bread. Thanksgiving has my favorite meal of all year: Turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and cranberry sauce.  What are your favorites?

What are your family traditions?  (One of mine is the dressing that my mom taught me how to make).Hit comment and let me know yours!  

How about some funnies?

This used to be me!  So glad I'm retired now!

 

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