Steaming waters.....

 

I understand the folks up north received some snow, but down here in the land of tropics any hard freeze is UNBELEIVABLE.  Yesterday morning I snapped a coupled of pictures of the steam rising off the lake.  The morning temp was 31, down right cold.  Our farmers have taken a huge hit, so watch for the tomatoes and strawberries to rise in price.  Citrus should be ok, not in season currently.

 

the duck family had a hard time Monday during the storm.  The wind was whipping around, creating white caps on the water.  I felt so sorry for them, paddling around, and around.  It took them forever to get to the bank. 

 

Well, I'm enjoying time off with the "bois"...I'm on day 6 of a 8 day straight off.  I just needed this break something fierce.  I really could care less if I get paid in vacation, holiday, sick or nothing at all.  I WANTED this break.  I go back for 1 day on the 31st, then off another 3.  Hopefully, I will be rejuvenated.  I just want to show up for work, do what I have to do, then go home.  I'm not into all the drama, gossip or whatever goes on...Never really cared, for that stuff. 

 

We had a wonderful Christmas, the gang spoiled me with an Ipod touch.  I've had a blast messing around with it  .Hubby received  4 rounds of golf at 2 different courses.  He is VERY please.  Cboi is enjoying a DJ mixer I got him, praying it wont interfere too much with college studies....lol

Eldest, received a couple of movies, and new  clear Wii controllers, plus his art supplies.  We also spent the day at my sisters home.  Playing games, singing songs, and eating way too much. We had a spiral ham, egg casserole,  potato/spinach casserole and to drink strawberry punch!

 

We are waiting for family members to arrive, our nephew is getting married on the 2nd of January.  He & Cboi got their tuxes yesterday, I was boo hooing, taking pics...lol   Oi! these kids are growin' up too fast!

I better get out of here, back to cleaning before family arrives!!!

So very excited.....and a beach day too!

 

 

How can we capture the feeling of Christmas year around???

 

 

Today I'm blissfully busy. Tons of "stuff" to do, and no stress...Oh, how I need to apply this feeling into my daily routine.

The "kids", Sylvester, Bentley, and Mercedes decided they needed to cuddle with us last night.  My only conclusion, is they knew Christmas was around the corner, thus were working for Christmas presents, cuz they NEVER cuddle.....hum?...

I have the next several days off, very happy...a major project I want to tackle while I have the extra availability is to remove all my pics on this computer.  I think I have at least 3 yrs of pics....so I must get them cleaned up...I have some spending money from 2 stores to use after Christmas...I spent so much money I hit the 50 & 80 dollar coupon!!!  So, I want to purchase a couple of digital picture frames, unless I get them from Santa...then I can look for something shiny & has lots of sparkles!!!

 

Went to the beach on Tues with the boys.  The weather was fabulous.  Got a picture of this guy he was hanging out at the pier.  I've named him Nigel (from Finding Nemo)

 

 

 

the water in the Gulf that day was clear, and cool. Not many in the water, but plenty of people just hanging out. I had not been down at the beach, since C-boi getting baptized, about 4 months, so I was very much due.  We ate at a beach side restaurant.  Our entertainment provided by sea gulls swoopin down to get a bite of food too.  They have wire strung  on the trellis above to detour, but 1 or 2 have figured out how to maneuver around the wire, and hang out looking for scraps.

 

Well...I've got to get this posted, baking is awaiting...I will not post tomorrow, So I 'WISH' everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS, prayers for many blessings, totally happiness, and complete....  

Romans 1:

⁸ First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. ⁹ God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you ¹⁰ in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.

What's this???? Sunday Sayings........

 

It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.  ~W.T. Ellis

Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don't unravel.  ~Author Unknown

 

They gave him a manger for a cradle, a carpenter's bench for a pulpit, thorns for a crown, and a cross for a throne.  He took them and made them the very glory of his career.  ~W.E. Orchard

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. John 8:42

 

I have neglected this blog....and Sunday Sayings I believe has suffered the most!

I can honestly say I miss blogging Sunday Sayings....  I may get 3 or 4 followers whom comment, but that's alright, that's 3 or 4 people whom I maybe shared some insight.

 

The Christmas spirit has arrived at last.  I sure needed it to make it thru this past week at work.  I have never gone this late shopping, plus waiting for C-boi to arrive home...one more day!!!!

Today I must finish wrapping the few presents I have bought, go to the Grocery store,  Finish shopping...I just cant seem to know what  the men fold needs are this year...I think I'll throw practicality out the window , and purchase them this beautiful diamond necklace, bracelet & earring set I saw last week at the Jewelry store....lol

Give away....Nonna's news

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hurry, hurry, hurry.....

 

Gosh, I am always seem to be behind lately....Oi when do I get to rest????  Oh, that's right in about 4 more days....then I'll be on vacation!!!

 

A lot going on with the family.  A dear Uncle of ours passed away this weekend.  Complications from diabetes.  He was Gma's eldest child.  My heart just aches in sadness for her.  He was also my Mom's brother, so sadness for her as well.  My cousin has had to have the strength of David.  Long story short....My aunt, (her mother) has been in a nursing care for several years now...Alzheimer (enough said)...My Uncle (her father) whom just passed, had been living in another nursing care facilities dealing with his medical issues. Two brothers whom are of no help, she has carried most if not all the responsibility to their parents. I pray she is able to live a life without any stress.  Christmas is a season of JOY, we need to send some her way!

 

I'll catch up later...time to get ready for work...(again ugh)

 

oh..Our niece is writing her own blog....she's young, newly wed...with her eyes open to all life can bring...."Wishing" her the best!

  http://lifetimeofinsanity.blogspot.com/

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Shopping part duex......

Funny thing about shopping.....It never seems to get done.

Living in sunny SW Fl, we only have 1 indoor mall...in the 3 years living here, I have only gone once.  The other 2 are large outdoor facilities.  I frequent one over the other, it's closer to home.  We have 2 fantastic Outlets also, I rarely go ...not sure why they seem to have really good deals.  I'll wait for C-boi to come home, before I go shopping at the Outlets.

 

I only got a couple of items from my list yesterday...bah!  Tho I did get cute wrapping paper and bows!  (not on the list)

 

below are pics I took yesterday....the 1st one, Sylvester coming closer for a head rub....he loves the camera...

 

 

his favorite spot outside....

 

 

the ducks coming to visit and eat crackers....

 

The clouds looked like tornado's yesterday.  Awesome wind currents happening..... 

 

 

Today I've got my list ready (again)...hopefully I'll come home with more than bows!  

Shopping.......

 

Today is the day....today IS the day....today....I'm going shopping, Yes,...I can do this...working in retail, I have to motivate myself to actually SHOP....but today I feel is the day I CAN do this....maybe...NO, NO, NO...I Will shop today...really...now, I've made a list...checked it twice....oddly enough no one has been naughty..all have been nice (humm).....Yes, today is day...(maybe tomorrow too)

 

I get to wear blue jeans & sweater...cooler temps today...currently 62...brrrr...so exciting....might grab me a hot choc too....

 

Wish me luck....cuz TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!!!!