Jumping back in the pool by takin' it easy
Haven't blogged in forEVer (thank you VERY much, Facebook and Twitter! You stole my soul!) so I thought this would be an easy way to put my foot back in the pool. A little Christmas "meme":
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
LOVE the way cool wrapping paper with various danglys and doo-dads looks. Must admit though, I'm not above recycling a cute gift bag.
2. Real tree or Artificial?
Grew up with artificial trees (poor Dad had severe allergies) so having a live tree now seems SO exotic to me. I loooove the smell.
3. When do you put up the tree?
I grew up putting it up on the day after Thanksgiving. But ideally? I'm fine with putting it up when I get back from a relaxing December cruise. ;-)
4. When do you take the tree down?
David & I started the tradition of taking it down on New Year's Day. We do it slowly & methodically while watching football. This is accompanied by the smell of black eyed peas and cornbread cooking in the background.
5. Do you like eggnog?
In theory it sounds like a GREAT idea. But I never enjoy it when I take a sip. Guess I'd rather spend those calories on something else.
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Hmmm. My sister and I got a GREAT kitchen set. It was metal (b/c it was the 70s & no one knew better). It had great food painted in the fridge and freezer. LOVED it!
8. Easiest person to buy for?
Definitely David! Actually have a hard time narrowing my choices down for him. Like it when I can get a surprise past him.
9. Do You have a nativity scene?
I have the hand me down nativity that my family used as I was growing up. Wonder if I could hire a museum curator to do some repairs. The wise men are in DESPERATE need of plastic surgery. David and I did buy a BEAUTIFUL folk art nativity by Jim Shore this year. Maybe I'll pass IT down someday.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Um, gulp. Neither? I'm not very good at that. LOVE receiving them though. That's bad, huh?
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
I received a Clemson purse once. Was a little odd, considering I've ALWAYS been a Gamecocks fan. :-(
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
This is NOOOOO contest...CHRISTMAS VACATION is the greatest Christmas movie ever made. It's not truuuuly the holiday season until I see it. Even had a cocker spaniel that I named Griswold.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Have made it a tradition to foolishly jump into the Black Friday fray. I know, I know. Crazy. Gets my adrenaline going though.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Are you kidding me?! Who hasn't! Have probably been some of my best gifts!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
My Grandmother Elliott's Cheese Straws. I make them by the boat loads. The smell & texture will forever remind me of my Christmases growing up.
16. Lights on the tree?
I, personally, LOVE the clean look of white lights. Something about it is very European. However, we've started using colored lights for our youngest son. They're his favorite.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
White Christmas makes me happy, cozy & mushy.
18. Travel for Christmas or stay home?
I'd LOVE to stay home for Christmas. Unfortunately, this has NEVER been my reality...both as a child AND adult. :-(
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Probably if you held a gun to my head. SURELY I've watched Rudolph enough times to fake it.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Grew up with a star on the tree. Until this year, we've had a beautiful, porcelain, redheaded angel on our tree. This year we bought a gorgeous new star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
My family always opened ONE present on Christmas Eve (probably just to shut us up!) and then Santa came on Christmas morning. Santa NEVER wrapped his gifts.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Traffic. Traffic. Traffic.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
LOVE any ornament that Christopher Radko creates. Guess I like the Old World feel.
24. Favorite Christmas dinner?
I like the traditional turkey and dressing, etc.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
A nap. A veeeeeery good nap.
p.s. -- you may notice that #7 is missing. I have no good explanation for this. It was missing when it came to me! I understand why hotels leave off the 13th floor. Don't know why it would be necessary to leave #7 off a Christmas Meme though. ;-)
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
LOVE the way cool wrapping paper with various danglys and doo-dads looks. Must admit though, I'm not above recycling a cute gift bag.
2. Real tree or Artificial?
Grew up with artificial trees (poor Dad had severe allergies) so having a live tree now seems SO exotic to me. I loooove the smell.
3. When do you put up the tree?
I grew up putting it up on the day after Thanksgiving. But ideally? I'm fine with putting it up when I get back from a relaxing December cruise. ;-)
4. When do you take the tree down?
David & I started the tradition of taking it down on New Year's Day. We do it slowly & methodically while watching football. This is accompanied by the smell of black eyed peas and cornbread cooking in the background.
5. Do you like eggnog?
In theory it sounds like a GREAT idea. But I never enjoy it when I take a sip. Guess I'd rather spend those calories on something else.
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Hmmm. My sister and I got a GREAT kitchen set. It was metal (b/c it was the 70s & no one knew better). It had great food painted in the fridge and freezer. LOVED it!
8. Easiest person to buy for?
Definitely David! Actually have a hard time narrowing my choices down for him. Like it when I can get a surprise past him.
9. Do You have a nativity scene?
I have the hand me down nativity that my family used as I was growing up. Wonder if I could hire a museum curator to do some repairs. The wise men are in DESPERATE need of plastic surgery. David and I did buy a BEAUTIFUL folk art nativity by Jim Shore this year. Maybe I'll pass IT down someday.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Um, gulp. Neither? I'm not very good at that. LOVE receiving them though. That's bad, huh?
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
I received a Clemson purse once. Was a little odd, considering I've ALWAYS been a Gamecocks fan. :-(
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
This is NOOOOO contest...CHRISTMAS VACATION is the greatest Christmas movie ever made. It's not truuuuly the holiday season until I see it. Even had a cocker spaniel that I named Griswold.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Have made it a tradition to foolishly jump into the Black Friday fray. I know, I know. Crazy. Gets my adrenaline going though.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Are you kidding me?! Who hasn't! Have probably been some of my best gifts!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
My Grandmother Elliott's Cheese Straws. I make them by the boat loads. The smell & texture will forever remind me of my Christmases growing up.
16. Lights on the tree?
I, personally, LOVE the clean look of white lights. Something about it is very European. However, we've started using colored lights for our youngest son. They're his favorite.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
White Christmas makes me happy, cozy & mushy.
18. Travel for Christmas or stay home?
I'd LOVE to stay home for Christmas. Unfortunately, this has NEVER been my reality...both as a child AND adult. :-(
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Probably if you held a gun to my head. SURELY I've watched Rudolph enough times to fake it.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Grew up with a star on the tree. Until this year, we've had a beautiful, porcelain, redheaded angel on our tree. This year we bought a gorgeous new star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
My family always opened ONE present on Christmas Eve (probably just to shut us up!) and then Santa came on Christmas morning. Santa NEVER wrapped his gifts.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Traffic. Traffic. Traffic.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
LOVE any ornament that Christopher Radko creates. Guess I like the Old World feel.
24. Favorite Christmas dinner?
I like the traditional turkey and dressing, etc.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
A nap. A veeeeeery good nap.
p.s. -- you may notice that #7 is missing. I have no good explanation for this. It was missing when it came to me! I understand why hotels leave off the 13th floor. Don't know why it would be necessary to leave #7 off a Christmas Meme though. ;-)
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