It's Monday and our family is celebrating Christmas today. Our daughter and little Clancy did not arrive until last evening so we are running a day behind the calendar. But, hey, that's alright, sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. So, for now, let's be random with Carissa.
Christmas Eve........
We enjoyed Christmas Eve with my Dad and Step-Mom. They came over mid-afternoon and Hubby grilled steaks. Daddy felt good and seemed to really enjoy his time celebrating. It makes my heart happy to see that big smile on his face. And, doesn't he make a cute Santa?
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Daddy enjoying the Christmas program |
Extreme Couponer..........
I'm telling you that this gal, one of Hubby's office staff, knows how to use coupon's to the "inth" degree. She filled a basket for each of the other 3 staff for Christmas and didn't pay a red cent for any item in them. Now, let me tell you, there was some mighty fine "stuff" in those baskets and the staff was plum "tickled pink" over them. We are all amazed at Jonette's coupon stories and we all admire her tenacity. In our book, she is the "Couponing Queen."
I may miss visiting around this week, but I'll be busy making memories with my family. Wishing you all a beautiful end to this year. Love you girlies!
Mmmm, those cake balls look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'll miss you this week ... but I know that you've got a lot of memories to be making with your daughter and Clancy. Enjoy your time with them!
Have a wonderful week with your family! (and those cake balls look amazing)
ReplyDeleteYour daddy makes a darling Santa! And those cake balls look yummy. Your step sister could DEFINITELY pass as blood sister...both so pretty! ENJOY this time with your family!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Christmas today with your little cowboy! I know you'll soak up every minute of it.
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see pictures of your dad enjoying Christmas.
Yeah, your step sister and you definitely look alike! How fun!
Mmmmm... Cake balls! I better make some already!
Have a wonderful day celebrating. And thank you, truly, for linking up on such a busy day. : )
Xoxo!!!
I love your daddy's smile and he does look cute in his Santa's hat. Knowing all he's been through recently makes it even sweeter. It's wonderful to see the bond between you and your 'sister'. I love to see families grow closer together.
ReplyDeleteYou always seem to bring a smile to my face as I read your posts. I love when people take time to go to nursing homes and rehab facilities to entertain the residents. My friend's mom who has since died used to be part of a dancing group and they entertained often at these places. They would sing many of the old songs that the residents were familiar with. Eileen used to say how fun it was to bring joy to the people.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
Your dad looks wonderful. What a blessing to have him over for Christmas. What a cute group of women that is and the dresses are so pretty. How awesome that you sister was one of them. Enjoy making those memories.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the miscellany link up..I dont like the word "step" either. You and your sister could really pass as blood sisters! Love cake balls and I wish I was that great at using coupons.
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Oh your daddy's smile makes my heart happy. Those cake balls look amazing. I bet they were delicious! Enjoy making memories!
ReplyDeleteYou could definitely pass for sisters! Love to see your dad smiling...enjoy your time with your daughter and her family!
ReplyDeleteI want to come be part of your family. It looks like so much fun with deliciousness to boot. Hope your week has been fantabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to see your Dad...cake balls, yum
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas program at your Dad's new dwelling...what a blessing and what a gift to all