We spent a quiet day at home. No way were we venturing out to the crowded restaurants for supper. We waited and went on Wednesday instead.
I purchased some little burlap looking bags a couple of years ago and used those for the kids and DH's gifts. It helps me keep my spending under control...unfortunately, you should see the size of the Easter baskets...ooohh I am in so much trouble! lol DH got some coffee flavored candies and a router bit he wanted. The kids each got a little package of conversation hearts, some jelly beans, fun socks, a little doll (MLP & LPS) and a coloring book. Ok, so the coloring book technically didn't fit in the bag but it was the only item that didn't so I figured it was ok.
Since this year is not a leap year, this holiday officially ends my Winter holidays. So from here on out, all I will post here are things for Rudy day and also my notebook. Join me over on my Spring blog for the upcoming holidays!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Winter Notebook
As one of my "to-dos" this year, I want to get all of my notebooks up and running. I've run across some people who are curious about these notebooks so I thought I would share as I get mine finished. I will post some pictures as I go, some lists and also links to others I have found and simply MUST share! So...follow along if you wish...I'll try to keep it interesting!
January Rudolph Day
I missed it! Yep, it went by without so much as a hello! I vow to do better next month! I've already got some ideas swirling in my head about a Christmas in July thing for the kids...like an Ornament Hunt or something like that. I'll think about it more during the February Rudolph day. I'll let you know what I decide!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Is it really over?
Where did the time go? 2008 just flew by! Of course a move to a new place in the middle of the year will do that, I suppose!
For the beginning of the year, I will use this blog to talk about my Rudy Day activities and any preparations I make in anticipation of the Christmas Holidays of 2009.
For the beginning of the year, I will use this blog to talk about my Rudy Day activities and any preparations I make in anticipation of the Christmas Holidays of 2009.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Stressed for the Holidays!
Ugh! I have tried to be organized before the holidays got here and was doing really well and then...well, I'm not real sure what happened! Well, ok, I do know what happened and I take full responsibility for taking on too much stuff!
And now...I'm really stressed out! Gifts are bought but not wrapped, I need to send off the cards for the MHH group, I need to take pics of the girls and order them so I can mail those off, I'm struggling to find places to put my holiday decorations so my house looks like a tornado came through. I need to bake cookies and some sweet breads too!
I am just not as organized as I wanted to be. A lot of it has to do with the move and I realize that but it doesn't help much! lol Next year should be better because I'll have all of my decorations packed away in a way that will make it easier to put them out. Until then, I'll have to muddle through! Keep your fingers crossed that I can get everything figured out before the parade of homes...otherwise, well...what you see might scare you! lol
And now...I'm really stressed out! Gifts are bought but not wrapped, I need to send off the cards for the MHH group, I need to take pics of the girls and order them so I can mail those off, I'm struggling to find places to put my holiday decorations so my house looks like a tornado came through. I need to bake cookies and some sweet breads too!
I am just not as organized as I wanted to be. A lot of it has to do with the move and I realize that but it doesn't help much! lol Next year should be better because I'll have all of my decorations packed away in a way that will make it easier to put them out. Until then, I'll have to muddle through! Keep your fingers crossed that I can get everything figured out before the parade of homes...otherwise, well...what you see might scare you! lol
Friday, November 14, 2008
Elf Invasion!
Forget the British invasion, we're fixing to have ourselves an Elf Invasion! I don't know if your family has little Elves that come and visit over Christmas but we do. We were adopted last year (or voluntold, if you like) by a quintet of Elves. Cousins, as I understand it. They showed up the day after Thanksgiving and I'm thinking that's probably when they'll make their appearance this year too.
I had figured out everything that they would be doing while here this year but then I found out my Dad was coming and well...we've got to include him in the fun! So, now I have to go back to the drawing board and see what I can come up with! I'll probably still do most of what I planned, just tweak it a little to include Dad somehow.
I know some of you out there are also hosting some Elves so I thought I'd post the things that our Elves did last year and what the plan was this year...just to give some ideas.
Last year:
They showed up in a sleigh with passports, reindeer shot records, an advent calendar, their own cups and plates, reindeer bowl and food, Santa's magic key...since we didn't have a fireplace.
Reindeer were found on some Pillsbury cookie dough that looked a lot like them.
Blond boy Elf ran away to a friend's house.
Small Christmas tree appeared in daughter's room.
Elves were caught playing poker with miniature cards and poker chips.
Elves were caught watching a "new" Christmas DVD and eating popcorn and leftover Halloween candy.
Advent Calendar pieces for the 6th went missing and wound up in one of the Elve's bags.
Snow Angels found all over the kitchen counter.
Elves removed all of the Christmas tree ornaments.
Elves built a house out of Legos.
Elves made a snow family out of styrofoam balls and left instructions for 1 more.
Elves offered up the Elves sticker story book for DD.
Elves hung DD's underwear all over the Christmas tree.
Snowball fight in the living room.
Reindeer were hanging from ceiling fan…learning how to fly.
They also left some gifts of storybooks and such.
I'll post this year's stuff a little later. I'll try to update my pictures too.
I had figured out everything that they would be doing while here this year but then I found out my Dad was coming and well...we've got to include him in the fun! So, now I have to go back to the drawing board and see what I can come up with! I'll probably still do most of what I planned, just tweak it a little to include Dad somehow.
I know some of you out there are also hosting some Elves so I thought I'd post the things that our Elves did last year and what the plan was this year...just to give some ideas.
Last year:
They showed up in a sleigh with passports, reindeer shot records, an advent calendar, their own cups and plates, reindeer bowl and food, Santa's magic key...since we didn't have a fireplace.
Reindeer were found on some Pillsbury cookie dough that looked a lot like them.
Blond boy Elf ran away to a friend's house.
Small Christmas tree appeared in daughter's room.
Elves were caught playing poker with miniature cards and poker chips.
Elves were caught watching a "new" Christmas DVD and eating popcorn and leftover Halloween candy.
Advent Calendar pieces for the 6th went missing and wound up in one of the Elve's bags.
Snow Angels found all over the kitchen counter.
Elves removed all of the Christmas tree ornaments.
Elves built a house out of Legos.
Elves made a snow family out of styrofoam balls and left instructions for 1 more.
Elves offered up the Elves sticker story book for DD.
Elves hung DD's underwear all over the Christmas tree.
Snowball fight in the living room.
Reindeer were hanging from ceiling fan…learning how to fly.
They also left some gifts of storybooks and such.
I'll post this year's stuff a little later. I'll try to update my pictures too.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Christmas Countdown Week 3
At least I think we're still in week 3. I've been so busy lately that I can hardly remember my own name these days! lol
So...here's my to-do for this week...better late than never!
()Write and address one-fifth of the Christmas card list this week. I need to start this...especially since I got the list for the MHH card exchange.
(X)Finish all catalog and online shopping. Print our catalog / Internet tracker page to keep track of catalog purchases. I ordered one last thing from Amazon yesterday so now I just have to wait for it to get here.
()Finish making all gift lists. I'm going to re-do the list again and consolidate my list.
()Plan Thanksgiving Dinner using the holiday menu planner. Order turkey. Check serving pieces, and write the contents on a Post-it note. Make it easy for other to help! Did that this weekend. Purchased everything needed except for the fruits and vegetables...I'll get those the weekend before Thanksgiving.
()Keep tight tabs on the holiday budget. Add gift purchases and other expenditures as you make them. I'm pretty sure our budget is shot this year. :o)
So...here's my to-do for this week...better late than never!
()Write and address one-fifth of the Christmas card list this week. I need to start this...especially since I got the list for the MHH card exchange.
(X)Finish all catalog and online shopping. Print our catalog / Internet tracker page to keep track of catalog purchases. I ordered one last thing from Amazon yesterday so now I just have to wait for it to get here.
()Finish making all gift lists. I'm going to re-do the list again and consolidate my list.
()Plan Thanksgiving Dinner using the holiday menu planner. Order turkey. Check serving pieces, and write the contents on a Post-it note. Make it easy for other to help! Did that this weekend. Purchased everything needed except for the fruits and vegetables...I'll get those the weekend before Thanksgiving.
()Keep tight tabs on the holiday budget. Add gift purchases and other expenditures as you make them. I'm pretty sure our budget is shot this year. :o)
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