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December 26, 2013

December 25th Christmas Day 2013

December 25th Christmas Day 2013
How appropriate that there is a
CARDINAL on the Calendar for
Christmas Day!

I’m assuming you ALL know the Cardinal Story?
if not, click the link below:

Chester & Weasel out for their Christmas Day Stroll

A little girl trying out her new Bike on Christmas Day!
remember doing this???

Snowshoes for Helen. woo hoo!

Let is SNOW!!!

I actually was able to get Michael something he wanted.
A new backpack. Yellow, of course!

This is what Michael’s truck looks like
after driving through Snow StormS to
get home on Christmas Eve

neighbors Colin & Grace
~happy about their gifts from Michael.

Cooper Hawk came for a Christmas visit today.
How Cool!!!!

Michael’s mom LOVED the Keurig.
she wanted to save the wrapping paper.
we wouldn’t let her!

I think EVERYONE enjoyed today’s skies.
soooooo cool!

Brother Raymond, Michael’s Mom & Olivia(nephew Larry’s fiance’)

Christmas at Danny & Rachael’s House.

brother Larry with Dani Rae – she wasn’t too happy

but HOW CUTE are these little shoes/socks??

We were playing with the iPhone & Dani
kind of took this picture…

nephew “Little” Larry, SIL Rosemary & cousin Rose

Dani Rae kicking back in her new chair

A leopard gift for ME????

YAY!!! new pink zebra stripped clogs!
needed them….

brother Raymond showing his horsehead to Dani

vroom vroom vroom

brother Raymond Horse Head enjoying the kiddie chair

Danny likes his Flyers Pillow Pet

Dashing Through the Snow….
blah blah blah blah….
isn’t that how it goes?

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You can’t change the people around you,
but you can change the people around you.

~The minimalists
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December 26, 2013

12/26/13 A big thank you to Helen!

A big thank you to Helen for sharing her life with us, every single day whether she feels like it or not! Good day or not so great she puts her positive spin on life while she helps people find smiles, beer, wine, restaurants, gifts, pets, homes, vacations, & now cars! Love you Helen!

ok, Helen, when I went to double check that all your peeps will get it I see you are now using word press. I suspect that my reply to all will only go to you and  wordpress. lol. If you would forward this for me I would appreciate it! 😉

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December 25, 2013

12/24/13 Christmas Eve part 2 Chinese Food & Santa!

12/24/13
Friends Lanny, Kelli & sons Devyn & Dylann
joined us for Christmas Eve Chinese dinner.
They just moved back to the states from China.
They used to live in Ivyland a long time ago!

A sparkling Grüner Veltliner.
If you ever have the chance to drink this,
you will be delighted!

“This was my first sparkling Grüner Veltliner but, given the strength of this showing, certainly won’t be my last.”

Dylann, Kelli, Devyn, Lanny

Lanny, Michael, Helen & Kelli

Kelli chatting in Chinese with Mr Wing Lee

Selfie with Kelli & Wing Lee

Time for SANTA baby!

Santa & his helper Elf

MAYOR BOB
You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf….
how about Elf in the Pocket??

Sara, smile
Smile awhile for me, Sara

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

A squirrel monkey eats from Christmas tree ornaments filled with silkworms and crickets at the London Zoo.
~(Carl Court/Getty Images)~

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Promise me– you’ll always REMEMBER:

You’re Braver than you believe.
You’re Stronger than you seem… and
You’re Smarter than you think.

-Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh-

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December 24, 2013

12/24/13 Christmas Eve………….

12/24/13 Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas Eve to everyone.
I hope everyone is spending time with
friends & family they like.

Class was quite busy today.
This was a good way to start Christmas eve…

those boxes are full of Holiday CHEER!!!

Champagne gift to myself.
Oh Vanessa – I so wish you were here!!

Yes – they are ALL Champagnes –
not “sparkling wine” imposters….

Weasel got a new coat for Christmas.
Here is Chester Photo-bombing here picture.

Weasel doesn’t like her picture taken.
She won’t look, but Chester will!!

JINGLE ALL THE WAY….

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Turn Bad Luck Into Good

Lucky people aren’t always lucky — but they handle adversity differently than unlucky people.

Via Luck Factor:

  • Lucky people see the positive side of their bad luck.
  • Lucky people are convinced that any ill fortune in their lives will, in the long run, work out for the best.
  • Lucky people do not dwell
  • on their ill fortune.
  • Lucky people take constructive steps to prevent more bad luck in the future.

~eric barker
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December 24, 2013

12/23/13 Hulmeville Inn, Sippy Wine glass, Free Stuff, NEED a CAR

12/23/13
Met up for lunch with a few of the guys from the
bike club. We ate at Hulmeville Inn.
Somewhere I’ve been wanting to try but
hadn’t because they allowed smoking & it was
disgusting. It is now Smoke-free. Woo hoo.
Alex, Rich, Ken, Mike & Joe.

http://hulmevilleinn.com/

They have a very good beer list — I couldn’t decide
which one to get…..

so I went with the Sampler, it was a no-brainer!

We all had chili
– I guess that is what they are famous for.

we also got these & shared.

Deep Fried Dogs…
all-beef dogs, american cheese, genoa salami
in a crispy wrapper.

They were quite tasty I must say……

Dani Rae Christmas card.
awwwww!!

LOOK!! I got a sippy wine glass as a present.

It works!! (thanks Rich 🙂

Here’s a tip for everyone.
When giving wine as a present add a tag to
the bottle with the date & from YOU —
so when the person drinking the wine
remembers it is from you.

A-List (that’s the color) for Christmas!

FREE STUFF.
I got a new phone & don’t need these cords.
I also have the charger for the car too.
It’s for the iPhone 4 and less I guess.
If you want them let me know.

HELP!!! my friend needs to buy a car.
an automatic in the $5k or less range.
Are you or someone you know selling a car?
LMK!

if you want a good laugh, watch this video

http://youtu.be/S7znI_Kpzbs

Sweet dogs terrified of walking past cats:
a dramatic compilation

KEEP LOOKING UP!!!

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You know, all that really matters
is that the people you love are happy and healthy.
Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae.

– Paul Walker (1973-2013)
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December 23, 2013

12.22.13 Sunday ~ PetSmart, doggies, wrapping presents,

12.22.13 Sunday
Michael got my Cardinal Decoration up outside.
it looks NICE 🙂

has anyone ever used one of these??
Just wondering how effective they are.
NOT for my dogs but for a friend in an apartment.

Bake-a-bone is on sale at PetSmart….
just in case you need a last minute gift!

my new iPhone case. for now, at least.
Bling, bling!

took the GUARD DOGS with me to the gas station today.
not that I needed them because Michael was pumping
for me today.

What the….??? What is Michael doing with these??
found this stash in the garage.
Maybe they are coming back in vogue?

LOVE the early Christmas present from Michael.
I needed Leopard scissors & they work excellently too.
I like scissors.

another early Christmas present from Michael.
They are nice & toasty Hello Kitty Slippers.

Time to wrap presents!!!
I got it ALL DONE. phew.
I have lots of extra paper if anyone needs some.
Come get it.

THe final Hurrah with the Horsehead before wrapping it.

Weasel not a fan of Horsehead!

my friend Jeff’s kitty Simcoe – we ♥ this cat!

Wrapping is complete —
this pile goes to Danny’s house…..
Amazeballs!

This is our little pile of gifts.
Quite a bit considering none of us wanted anything.

The message of Christmas:
We are never alone.

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“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you!”
Christian D. Larson
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December 22, 2013

Saturday 12.21.13 Volleyball, Horsehead, WING LEE

Saturday 12.21.13
Time for Saturday morning Volleyball

outside the gym window…….
The Tree reminded me of the picture we
just painted at the Uncorked Artist

Me & Kathy

Pete, Me & Kathy SELFIE….

I got a PONY for Christmas…….

Horsehead Weasel – giddy-up!

Michael DRAWING in the Hot Mustard at Wing Lee.
This restaurant is AWESOME.

Kelli – this is where we are going on Tuesday.

http://www.wingleecuisine.com/

Korean Soup – I actually think the Shrimp Soup
at Taco Suave is better but this was Good.

I totally out-ordered Michael.
I had the Singapore Noodles & am looking forward
to having them for leftovers.

Michael lent our dog sled decoration to friends
Jim & Colleen. Here they are on display at
Jim’s house.

THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS!!!!!

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“Remember, the thoughts that you think and the statements you make regarding yourself determine your mental attitude. If you have a worthwhile objective, find the one reason why you can achieve it rather than hundreds of reasons why you can’t.”

~Napoleon Hill
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