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Hello and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
I know it is Wednesday and not Monday (the regular day for posting Happy Homemaker) but I'm just now getting some quiet time to sit down and focus. It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks! I didn't want Christmas to go by without wishing you all the merriest :)
Let's get this show on the road :)
The weather outside is:
Not the most Christmassy :( I was hoping for at least a flurry yesterday or today but it just misted a bit.
On today's to-do list:
We got up a bit later than we used to wake up on Christmas Day. Things have changed so much since the girls were little and chomping at the bit to see if Santa came. Around 9am Kaylee and Shawn came over and we opened presents. Everyone was pleased with their gifts. I had one package that didn't arrive in time but I'll still wrap it up and give it to Laken as a late Christmas gift.
After Kaylee and Shawn left, I took a little nap. It was glorious! Christmas Dinner was at 4pm and then the hubby, Laken and I went for a ride to get hot chocolate and look at Christmas lights. We just got back a bit ago and now it is time to look at the rest of the week ahead.
Happening this week:
I'm usually off on Thursday but I had the option to work in order to make up for being off Christmas Day. So I'll be working Thursday and Friday.
Someone tried to hack my debit card yesterday but the bank flagged it and let me know. Now I have to find time to go to the bank and get a new debit card. Maybe Thursday before work, I'll swing by. Hopefully, I'll have enough time.
The hubby and Laken are both off school/work the rest of the week. In fact, Laken doesn't go back to school until January 2nd and the hubby doesn't go back to work until January 6th. I have to get that to-do list ready for them :)
Currently reading:
"Better Watch Out" by Natalie Walters is the book I'd like to read if I actually get motivated to read. I'd like to finish it before New Year's Day which is very doable if I set the time aside to actually pick up my Kindle.
Listening to:
I heard this song on the radio a few days ago and it really hit me. Let me know what you think.
Watching:
We've been watching Christmas movies like White Christmas, The Santa Clause, National Lampoons, Frost and Rudolph. Some very classic Christmas movies.
Today I watched a bit of the Steelers VS Chiefs game on Netflix. I don't remember ever watching football on Christmas Day before.
In the Kitchen:
For Christmas Dinner we had ham, roast, mashed potatoes, homemade noodles, green beans, corn, baked apples, and rolls. My mom and I were going to make apple dumplings for dessert but decided to just make the baked apples since we have so many goodies in the house right now.
We might go ahead and make the apple dumplings for New Year's. I'll let you know.
In the Craft Basket:
I've started working on my Stashghan 2025 even though it is still 2024. I have 5 Granny squares made. I'd share a picture but my crochet bag is downstairs and I don't feel like going down to take a picture. I decided to nix the purple and just go with the turquoise, apricot and yellow. Unless I change my mind again. Who knows...
Picture(s) from the Camera
Christmas Light show in a little town not far from us. They put on a huge display every year. They were even in a national Christmas light competition one year!
Prayer Requests
~Laken.
~I need to get into a good routine of work, home and self-care. I've been a bit scattered lately and need to find my self-discipline again. (continued)
~Winter traveling safety.
~As always, prayers for the safety and well-being of all school/college kids. (continued)
~Our Country, our Leaders. (continued)
Bible Verse
"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6 NASB
Have a great week!
Colletta
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