Monday, December 8, 2008

Getting to know you II...

Welcome to the 2nd Edition of Getting To Know Your Family and Friends, Christmas Style. You know the drill.
Get crack-a-lackin'!

1. Do you put up outdoor Christmas decorations? YES! That's the best part of any holiday. I wish I could put lights up, but Jay is severely afraid of heights and isn't willing to hold the ladder while I try it out either.

2. Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie? I love sugar cookies but I think I'll say my mother's Greek or Italian cookies, made for every holiday.

3. What is the best gift you ever gave someone? I can't think of any best gift. I get excited about any gift b/c I put a lot of thought into gift-giving, so I always know the recipient will be happy.

4. Do you like fruitcake? never really had it

5. What is your least favorite Christmas song? I HATE Feliz Navidad, it's just soooo annoying!

6. Do you go to church on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day? a guilty no...I'm still waiting for that calling, but nothing yet. Someday I hope.

7. Do you hang Christmas stockings? Where? Santa usually puts them under the tree for xmas morning

8. Do you truly believe "it's the most wonderful time of the year"? yes, even though I do hate the crowds and I am not a shopper...I hate shopping! Once I get started though, I get very excited. Aside from the shopping thing, yes, I do enjoy seeing everyone in the spirit. It makes you appreciate your family and friends, heck even strangers!

9. Have you ever worn a Santa hat? no, I'm not opposed to it though. Aren't I cute??? splllrt.

10. Are you more like Scrooge or Father Christmas? ummm, in between?

11. Do you hang mistletoe? no I should get some

12. Does Santa wrap presents or just place them under your tree? some wrapped, some displayed w/ no wrap. There was nothing better as a kid than running down on xmas morning and seeing a new doll in her carriage...I wouldn't wrap that. Those are the memories, baby!

13. Can you ice skate? no and I have made quite a fool out of myself trying!

14. Do you love snow? I LOVE snow but it does get dirty looking come March

15. Which do you prefer--giving or receiving? giving

16. Candy Canes--yuck or yum? maybe one

17. The 3 best things about Christmas? the smell of Christmas (if anyone knows what I mean), family & friends getting together surrounded by xmas decor, xmas spirit~everyone is just happier

18. What type of decoration should stop being made? christmas balls...

19. Do you listen to 24/7 holiday radio? I listen to my CD's all day long, while burning my bayberry candle...ahhhhh the smell of Christmas!

20. Rudolph or Frosty? Frosty was always so cute and so nice, I love his voice.

First snow!!!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Catching up...

Bad blogger...spank, spank, spank! ;)

Some pics of my beauties~


Cass, having her first driving lesson w/ me~

Cassidy's cheering banquet~

The Coach's Award goes to.......Cassidy Rich! Yay Cass! WooHoo!!!!!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

They take 3rd!!!

Great job girls~another trophy! They've received one from each competition this season. This is a great feat for the Ipswich Cheerleaders! Way to go Tigers!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

GO IPSWICH!

Competition tonight in Danvers~wish us luck!

This pic was taken at their Halloween game, they were beauty pageant contestants. Cass was Miss Vermont~IDK? I always tell her that she should think of going to college up in VT or ME but she's talking about NY city lately for film and music editing (I think). I can't wait to look at schools, I will soooo be living vicariously through her!!! My smartie pants got all A's and one B this quarter in all honors classes. This is extra great b/c cheering has taken up so much of her time and she also has her tougher classes this semester. She works so hard and sets such high standards and goals for herself. We are so proud of her!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Lorraine's Survey

Survey Time

10 YEARS AGO I . . .
1.) was 24 years old
2.) had a 5 yr old daughter
3.) got engaged
4.) bought my first home
5.) battling my weight, same as now!!!!!!!!! Good grief!

5 THINGS ON TODAY'S TO-DO LIST
1.) prepare lunch for kids
2.) pick Caragh up from preschool
3.) think about what's for dinner
4.) laundry
5.) trip to grocery store

5 THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE
1.) buy a vacation home somewhere up north
2.) hire a work out team/nutritionist to whip me into shape
3.) buy a new wardrobe
4.) take my whole extended family on a trip
5.) help my extended family out a bit (just a million bucks, right?)

5 PLACES I HAVE LIVED
1.) East Boston, MA
2.) Revere, MA
3.) Topsfield, MA
4.) Salem, MA
5.) Ipswich, MA

5 JOBS I'VE HAD
1.) Pasticceria Italiana bakery all through high school
2.) nanny
3.) McDonald's for 1 day...WOW, I know!
4.) TJ Maxx for @ 1 week...hated it!
5.) Horsley Eye Clinic-enabled me to get my eyes done for NADA!!! 20/20 now!

Fun, thanks Lorraine! It's always good to reflect on what you've done and what you would do if...

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Getting to know you...

Welcome to the Christmas Edition of Getting To Know Your Family and Friends...you know the drill. Get to bloggin'.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? both

2. Real tree or Artificial? the real deal!!!

3. When do you put up the tree? @ 3 wks before xmas

4. When do you take the tree down? @ a week after

5. Do you like eggnog? somewhat, w/ a lil something in it ;)

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Cabbage Patch Kid FOR SURE!

7. Hardest person to buy for? Jay, needs nothing-lives very simple

8. Easiest person to buy for? my kids

9. Do you have a nativity scene? no

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? mail, love giving and receiving them

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? one admittedly purchased at a yard sale, but "looked good as new!" (sorry if you know who you are!)

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? mid December

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? NEVER!

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? my mother's Greek & Italian cookies (she's neither~haha)

16. Lights on the tree? I prefer white but Jay & kids like colored, so colored it is

17. Favorite Christmas song? Where are you Christmas

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? different every year

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? of course

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? I have a ragdoll angel that's been on my tree ever since I moved out of my parent's house, it always will be

21. Presents on Christmas Eve or morning? one gift (pj's) for the kids on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas morning

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? shopping, I hate it!

23. Favorite Ornament theme or color? I love ones that you know who gave you them and why, ones w/ meaning behind them

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? prime rib cooked by Jay's mom! The best!!!

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? $$$$$ haha

Merry Christmas friends! xoxo

Friday, November 7, 2008

It's FRIDAY!

Why not stand on your head!!! ;)

Remember these days Mary & Erin? Well, I've still got it!
However, those pics will be emailed!