The 5oz Foodie

We have been working on taking down the Christmas decorations and so I decided to organize them a little more than last year and so I'm not only taking time to find the right spot to place the decorations, I am also remembering Christmas's past... The one Christmas that stuck in my head was the year my niece and nephew helped me put up the Christmas tree... My nephew was somewhere around 6 years old and my niece was around 13... My nephew had us in stitches with his vivid imagination... He was laying eggs and they were going to hatch... We spent the evening waiting for the "blessed event" and instead of singing Christmas Carols we sang songs from "Thoroughly Modern Millie"... Not conventional by any means, but it was a special time we spent together... It's the times that make me miss being in Missouri with my family... But then I am reminded that the times they come down here to visit are the new old memories we are making and I cherish everyone... ...

My   Holiday   Bucket   List: Write and mail a letter to Santa... Have an Advent Calendar (preferably from Germany) Go and have my picture taken with Santa Claus String Popcorn (I've never done it) Go see the Christmas Lights at Fort Wilderness See the Candle Light Procession See it Snoap in Celebration See the Castle Lighting (haven't seen it in a few years) See the Osbourne Family Christmas Lights Make handmade Christmas cards Not skip over Thanksgiving decorating (Yes, there is a holiday between Halloween and Christmas) Be thankful... Well, things are rolling along smoothly with my Holiday Bucket list... A few more of the little gems should be coming off by weeks end... This has been a very different kick off to the Holiday season... Usually by the first we have all of our house decorated but sadly things have been chaotic and I haven't gotten much accomplished on the interior while Mom is just rolling along with the exterior... I want ...

I am thankful for being reunited with old friends... This is such a whirlwind weekend... I have to admit it is nice to get to relax while waiting to attend my borrowed sister's wedding tomorrow...To have the opportunity to see new places and share them with my Mom... I am sad that we aren't getting to spend more time with BFF, but he's a part of the wedding party and it is HIS baby sister getting married so it's OK, plus he promised me at least one dance at the reception... So.... Bucket List update!!! My   Holiday   Bucket   List: Write and mail a letter to Santa... Have an Advent Calendar (preferably from Germany) Go and have my picture taken with Santa Claus String Popcorn (I've never done it) Go see the Christmas Lights at Fort Wilderness See the Candle Light Procession See it Snoap in Celebration See the Castle Lighting (haven't seen it in a few years) See the Osbourne Family Christmas Lights Make handmade Christmas cards Not sk...

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun... Hallmark Channel is showing there fantastic Christmas movies all day and night and new Christmas Movies every weekend through Christmas... Some may think they are mushy and predictable but I think I like the fact that there isn't all the sex and bad language; it's just good old happy endings...  This holiday season I want to really celebrate... Celebrate the time with Friends and Family and give from the heart... My Holiday Bucket List: Write and mail a letter to Santa... Have an Advent Calendar (preferably from Germany) Go and have my picture taken with Santa Claus String Popcorn (I've never done it) Go see the Christmas Lights at Fort Wilderness See the Candle Light Procession See it Snoap in Celebration See the Castle Lighting (haven't seen it in a few years) See the Osbourne Family Christmas Lights Make handmade Christmas cards Not skip over Thanksgiving decorating (Yes, there is a ho...

It is really starting to feel like Christmas... The weather is currently 47 degrees and dropping... This will be my sixth Christmas here in Florida and it still feels weird to celebrate when it's shorts weather, or it was until a few days ago...Even though we are surrounded by Christmas, especially at work, it is still hard to feel it when you are so far from home... So thank you Lord for the colder temperatures and the freedom to celebrate your son's birth... I feel so blessed to be able celebrate each day with my Mom and my BFF... Don't wait until it's a holiday to tell the ones you love that you love them... I received some sad news this week, a friend from home, that I used to sing with in our church praise team, passed away unexpectedly... My heart and prayers go out to his son and daughter and his wonderful wife... I look forward to the day when we get to perform in the ultimate praise and worship concert for the ages together Greg... Love, peace and prais...

It is so crazy that Christmas is only three weeks away... This is the first year that I have almost all of my Christmas shopping done before December. Only a few more gifts to buy and I will be set. I have even started wrapping presents... Now if only the house were done and decorated... Normally I cover the Christmas tree in ornaments and ribbon but this year it's going to be simple... Covered in Red, gold and white ball ornaments, white Poinsettia flowers and white lights... The meaning of these decorations at Christmas: The Color Red : symbolizing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for all... The Fir Tree or Evergreen : shows light and life and the needles point to heaven... The Candle or the lights on the Tree : a mirror of starlight, our thanks for the Star of Bethlehem... The Story of the Poinsettia "Christmas Star" :  The Mexican legend is told that a child with no means has to take a gift to a Christmas eve church service.  Being penniless, the child p...

Another day is coming to an end... I put up the Christmas tree but that is as far as I got... As I was trying to figure out where and how I was going to plug in the lights, I was overwhelmed but a feeling of sadness and I just couldn't go forward... I turned off the lights, closed the door to the lanai and came inside... I don't know what the sadness was from but I know that the time I spent with my mom, just watching a cheesy Christmas movie was time well spent... Just like in the movie, you work to live you don't live to work because you only get one chance at the life you have and the grave is too late to apologize for time missed out... It doesn't matter how much money you have saved up for a "rainy day," what matters is that you have those people that matter the most to you, with you when that rainy day comes... love, peace and don't forget you umbrella... Musicsongbird