Saturday 9...

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Happy Holidays!

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Saturday 9: Happy Holidays! (from the archives)


1. As you can see, Sam loved giving her annual wish list to Santa. Yet some children are reluctant to climb into Jolly Old St. Nick's lap. Did you enjoy the tradition or were you shy? Or did you bypass it all together -- either because you wrote him a letter or because your family didn't celebrate Christmas?  I don't remember going to a store to sit on Santa's lap but my grandpa played Santa a few times at my December birthday parties. I know there is a picture somewhere but am not going in search right now.

2. Are you currently on the Naughty or Nice list? How did you get there?  I don't think I have ever been on the naughty list but how about this...

3. Did you ship any gifts to friends and family this year? If so, which one traveled the farthest? We sent two to Virginia and one to Georgia.  Virginia was farther.

4. Did you buy yourself a gift this year?  Nope.

5. What's your favorite holiday-themed movie? Have you seen it yet this year?  I have so many favorites and we have seen most of them by now. Several Scrooge movies, It's A Wonderful Life, The Holiday, The Last Holiday, Christmas Vacation, While You Were Sleeping, Sleepless in Seattle, Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2...

6. Thinking of movies, Christmas is lucrative for Hollywood. Have you ever gone to a movie theater on Christmas Day?  For quite a few years we did go to the movies on Christmas evening. Our movie theater hasn't opened yet here in our end of town.

7. Have you ever suffered an embarrassing moment at the company Christmas party?  Nope.  Our Christmas parties were all family-friendly with kids there and Secret Santa reveals.  I miss getting together with my old co-workers. Our parties were always sweet.

8. What's your favorite beverage in cold weather?  I drink spring water most often but a good cup of coffee is always nice in the morning, no matter the weather.

9. Share a memory from last Christmas.  In the two weeks leading up to Christmas last year, we had some great visits with family! Our niece, Sara, and her mother-in-law, Lisa were here over-night.  Sara had been at a conference south of us (Sanibel, I think) where she was a presenter and Lisa came with her. We had such a great time with them here. 

We also had visits from three great-nieces, a great-nephew in-law, and a great-great-niece! A fun day over at Disney Springs and lunch at The House of Blues...

Then we had a visit from our nephew, and his family... they were at our house for a day and then sent us this picture from their time at Disney...

 For Christmas Day we had my friend Shirley (who had just lost her hubby) and her son, David, as well as Helen & Cheryl.  We are always happy to share the holidays with dear friends when family can't be here.

Sad that we haven't had any visits like those this year Due to COVID, but the memories are warm in our hearts!!  We will have Helen and Cheryl with us this year AND we just found out today that we are getting a visit from Grandson Tristan (and maybe Lauren) on Sunday (tomorrow)!!  Can't wait!!

Peace & hugs!!  Jesus loves you!!