5 posts tagged “holiday”
Our portion of tonight's meal is prepared and packed.
All the presents are wrapped and packed.
We're sure we haven't forgotten anyone or anything (we've done this on occasion, though we're trying to reform).
We have the gas tank filled.
Jackets in the trunk.
Two movie rentals in case someone wants to watch: The Bourne Ultimatum or Mr. Bean's Holiday.
The kids (cats) are fed and everything's turned off.
So off to celebrate Christmas Eve we go!
The neighbors have gone to El Paso, Texas for the holidays and again we're house sitting two dwellings and kitty sitting one cat.
By the time Emmitt (who should've been named Emma) warms up to us they'll return and all the cajoling will be for naught! LOL As long as mom's home she'll cease to notice us until next year when we do it again.
Cats are funny, aren't they? They see someone practically everyday and still they may or may not warm up to you. Some days I exist in Emmitt's world and others I'm .... invisible.
Where have the shoppers gone?
I've been to two malls, Sam's Club and Wal*Mart and not had a problem finding parking on the first try. Heck, I even parked near the door!
All the cashiers were open which made the buying experience all the more pleasant. I found what I needed, in the size and colors wanted. What gives?
This is the final weekend folks, get moving!
Whew, this has been a week of food.
Wednesday was my director's holiday luncheon replete with ham, tamales, mac n cheese, vegetables, salads and sweets.
Thursday was the neighboring departments lunch with Subway sandwiches, dips n chips and a white elephant gift exchange. Lots of fun until your gift is snatched by someone and you need to pick another item.
Today was the company breakfast with scrambled egg, ham, bacon, turkey sausage, quiche, homestyle potatoes, hash browns, pancakes, all sorts of breads and muffins, fresh fruit, juice and all the coffee you could drink.
I have eaten enough to last me two weeks!
Today begins Día de los Muertos. What are your rituals or occasions when you remember loved ones you have lost?
We've never celebrated Dia de los Muertos by doing anything different for our dearly departed. I do attend the various art installations and cultural events celebrating it. The crafts, paintings and altars are simply amazing.
