Countdown to Christmas..... It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmasin Celebration

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21 Days Until Christmas!!

These are some photos I took during my walk with the doggies around the block near our house. I really love the way (most) of our neighbors decorate their houses at Christmas. It really looks beautiful at night with all the lights on. 

I really adore the soldier standing sentry on the porch on the 2nd floor.

This is our welcome mat - you'd never have guessed that, huh?

This is our front door, we had just begun to decorate, it looks much better with all the lights now.

This is the little tree at the dry cleaners where bill works, isn't it cute?

This is the house next door to the "Griswald House" - I think they have taken everything in stride. It looks adorable, without going overboard... I love the Santa and reindeer climbing up the front of the house - too cute!

Hope you enjoyed a view of some of the decorated houses in my neighborhood. I'll post our decorations when we are done with them, and I'll definitely post the "Griswald House" all lit up - or you can wait for the photos from the ISS. =)

Stay safe and sane.... <3

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I Love Christmas Post #9

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One of the best things about living here in Celebration is the Now Snowing Nightly that happens each year from the day after Thanksgiving to New Years Day every night 3 times a night. It draws families from all over the country and even the world.

It is actually a soapy substance that looks like snow, but it just as slippery as real snow, so I stay away from it - you know me, I can't stay upright on dry ground. TeeHee!  Recently Bill and I took two of the doggies downtown to just watch the festivities - that's where Nano met Santa. Here are some photos of the kids having fun.

Don't they all look like they had a great time? I love just sitting and watching them, it makes me smile!

News from Afghanistan.... Guess Who's Coming Home

I got a message on Facebook from my son Nikolaus in Afghanistan... he should be back in the United States in a few days... WooHoo!!

Guess who is doing the happy dance???    

Howard Drum Show from YouTube

This is just the MOST adorable little FOUR year old. The fact that he is having such a great time is what makes me love it so much. Hope you enjoy this.....

Until next time..... Lorie

Top 100 Mom Blogs of 2009 - I'm One of Them!!

I'd like to toot my own horn for just a minute if you don't mind....

I was SHOCKED when I found out that I was named one of the Top 100 Mom Blogs of 2009 on Momdot.com!! I really couldn't believe it... with all the WONDERFUL mommy bloggers out there that I strive to be like, Trisha chose lil' ole ME.

First, I'd like to say thank you SO much!! Then I'd just like to add that if I am considered a top mom blog, it is only because of YOU, my lovely readers. I adore each and everyone of you. You have all made me feel so special in this huge blogosphere. I do not know what I would do without you. I love your comments, each and every one of them and when I have been in need of encouragement, you have been there for me. When I have been down, you have picked me up. You are the reason my blog has survived!

So, my dear readers, I share this achievement with each and everyone of you... Thank you so much and enjoy... I am thrilled to be able to share it with you.

Until next time..... Lorie

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