HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wow, what a year 2005 has been ! It seemed to be the year Mother Nature showed us She was very upset ! Storm after storm moved through the earth . Yet , one more Hurricane is lurkung in the sea . Yes, hurricane season was "over" Dec, 1 .

This was also the year we saw gas prices jump through the roof . This seemed to make people go crazy , here in Jacksonville. They would do anything for the "Gold" fluid. From stealing from stations , other cars , letting thier cars run out of gas and leaving them , to killing one another.

Yes, this was a trying year . Let us hope 2006 is better . Keep our eyes up and say a little prayer . HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY GOD SPEED !

HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH

My husband , sister in-law , my son , and I all went to Disney World the day after Christmas . Talk about the wrong time of year to go ! There were so many people there , it made Christmas Eve at Wal-mart look peaceful.

I was shocked to see they way they rip you off! You have to pay 9 dollars for parking ,then $56 ( Florida residents) or $63 ( for non- residents ) . When you finally get to the park you want to go into , you are very hungry . So, you go to get something to eat . We chose hotdogs , thinking this would be the cheapest , it was $30 for freaking hotdogs!!!

It was very pretty ,all decorated for the Holidays. The Christmas parade was going on when we got in. Very nice . And the Cinderella Crowning was cool . But not many rides , and when you finally found them , 45 min. To 2 hour waits ! Not many characters either.

All I could hear was the sound of money . And thinking "Can you Imagine all the money coming in this place every day?!"

I say next time , we will put the money into a resort there and then go to downtown Disney . It is free to get in there and they have all the stores the parks do . Just no rides or characters.

HAVE A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS

Can you believe it , tomorrow is Christmas Eve ? I have all the gifts wrapped and stockings stuffed ! Hope to make good memories for my son. Christmas holds many fond memories for me . But the best times were at my Grandma's house in Pagosa Springs , Co . She was the greatest Grandma around !!!

My Dad would always load up the car , Mom and me . Off we would go on the two hour drive. I would get so excited the closer we would get . It seemed to take FOREVER to get there . Oh but it was worth the wait !!

Finally we would arrive , lights all through the town and snow everywhere! It looked like a Christmas Village you would buy in the store . Grandma and Grandpa would be at the door with many hugs . Her house would be decorated like Macy's department store. Red and silver . Outside would be lights and Christmas characters build by Grandpa and Dad . ( They say Grandma always put more out front , so the handicap man across the street , would have something to look at ) She loved everyone and always put them first.

After we would get there , my Aunt and Uncle would come over . Sometimes we would have a special visit from my Uncle from California. I loved when everyone from the family could be there. We then would eat , visit and sing. Finally , we would open up gifts . The house never seemed to rest . People from all over town would stop by to say Merry Christmas . Grandma had a gift for all .

I miss those times and Grandma and Grandpa. It makes me sad to know my son will never meet them. But I can try to make Christmas like they did and tell him how wonderful they were. Hope you make your Christmas special for your loved ones too. :) Have a very Merry Christmas.

WHAT NEXT?

Now I have seen it all ! Cyber Santa. Yes, if you are to busy to take the kids to see Santa , or if the lines are to busy..... Now you can just logg on and talk to Santa on-line. He has a web cam and you can see him and talk to him. How cool is this. Of course I would be watchful . You never know what sick o's may be posing as Santa and just be out there to be a perve. I think I will just make the time to go to the mall and deal with the long line. This way you are with your kid and "Santa" does not get personal info. Unfortunately , it is not a nice world these days.

5 MORE DAYS!!!!!!

Can you believe it , just 5 more days till Christmas!!! It does not seem possible. The year has just flown by. I still have a few more gifts to buy. Yes, I know going to the mall or any store now , is suicidal! But , I had to wait for pay day seems to be enough money or time .

I still get like a kid . I love Christmas so much! I get all excited and jumpy! Can not wait for the gifts! Or Santa! HO, Ho, HO

Is your shopping done?

GOOD NEWS

My husband had his test Wed. Thank God, all is well !! Nothing major wrong , just has a pain in the butt ( no it is not me .LOL) and can be treated with otc meds.

What a way to spend an anniversary Poor guy . He did great , except for the IV part. But that is okay. I am also afraid of IVs.

ARE WE THERE YET?

So many things to do before Christmas is here. One more night of our Christmas program at church ( tonight). This one has been very easy and fun. We have the choir sitting around in a livingroom setting , singing carols and sharing Christmas Memories . It reminds me of something the gathers would do .

Last week we had a party almost every night. Lots of good food ! The choir one was the best. I have never seen so many nice gifts for a party gift game. Gift cards , angels , BC sets , stuff from Bath and Body works . Wow!! One more party to go . Wew.

In between all that , our anniversary falls in. However , my husband has to go have a colon test on that day. I am glad he is finally having it , so no I am not upset about that. We went out Sat night to celebrate . Ate at Carrabaras and went to see Narina . Great movie!

Yes, you could say this has been a very busy Holiday season . And the best is yet to come...... CHRISTMAS ... It is my very favorite time .

IT IS THE HOLLY JOLLY SEASON

Tis the season to be jolly . But all seem to be falling in the Grinch mood. Fighting over money .... Fa La La La La La La La La.

All are rushing , rushing , to see who gets the last parking at the mall. Sceaming and cursing ... Fa La la la la la la la la la

Here it goes the Boss a griping ... (Did you get that work done yet . No Party for you ) La La La La La La La La La

run run for the candy ham ... fa la la la la la la la la la

Get the presents , hurry , wrap them stash them....... La la la la la la la la

now take a deep breath in .. La la la la la la la la

Only 17 days till the Season ... will be over , over , over...... Fa la la la la , la la la la

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. TRY NOT TO GET TO STRESSED OUT . :)

YES , VIRGINA , IT IS STILL CALLED CHRISTMAS

I can not believe that people are trying to put a stop to Christmas being called Christmas . What is wrong with them ! Christmas is the celebration of Jesus birth . Not Santa giving to greedy people! If we stop calling it Christmas , that is like taking the chocolate out of chocolate chip cookies. You still get some what of the taste but not the true thing. That little chill you get when Dec. Comes around would go away. People would become more hateful and the "glow" of Christmas would be gone . Why , would this happen , you may ask . Well, I believe it is the love of God that brings that "magic " feeling of the season . For it was his love that gave us His Son. If we take Christ out of Mas what do we have ...... Mas ( or one big Mess ) It would be the beginning of doing away with our Freedom of Choose , Speech , and religion . Is that what we want ? If so .... Move to a different country!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

NATURAL CURE ALL

I have decided to try a old " new" thing. Drink apple cider vinegar with honey , two to three times a day with meals. Why ? Well , they say it will help to lose weight . Not only that but it will help with many other problems . Such as ; heartburn, sorethoart, ulcers , bloodpressure , and many things . You can read about it on line . It is all on many sites . Just go to Google and type in apple cider vinegar . We will how it works . I will let you all know .