WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #631

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1. What does it mean to have the 'holiday spirit'? On a scale of 1-10 how is yours this year? (10=off the charts, 1=still looking for it)

Right now mine is not very high because of my health. It is extremely frustrating for me. 

2. What's your favorite character from a (December) holiday-themed movie, book, or TV special? Tell us why. 

There are so many I like. I love Christmas movies. I'm going to go with Buddy from Elf. 

3. Do you like gingerbread? Are gingerbread houses part of your holiday tradition? 

Yes I like gingerbread cookies. 

So far James and I have done four so far. I like to buy one that is already put together and then we decorate it about a week before Christmas. I still have to buy one for this year. 

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5. Share a favorite holiday memory from your childhood. 

My favorite from childhood is what we did every Christmas Eve. We would go to a Christmas Eve service at church and my dad's parents would stay at the house. When we came home from church there would be presents from Santa. 

Then some relatives would come over and it would be a very nice evening. Then Santa left a few gifts on Christmas Day. 

6.  Insert your own random thought here.  

We had a lovely Thanksgiving day at Adam and Gabby's. This was my plate. 

Mark set the tree up on Sunday and hopefully I can put ornaments on it this year. 

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #630

Thank you Joyce.

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1. Do you feel like you have a 'full plate' at the moment? In what way? 

I'm going to say yes because I'm not sure how much I can decorate this year and that weighs heavy on my heart. I'm going to try. 

I have worked on several items that get mailed out of town in December so I am trying to stay ahead which I feel good about. There are about 10 packages to family that get mailed in a few weeks. I am just about done with them. 

2. How did you learn to cook? If you have children did you teach or encourage them to cook? Do you like to follow a recipe or is your cooking style more 'let's wing it'.  

Honestly I'm not sure but I would say my grandmother's and my mom. I believe I tried to show Adam and Amber how to cook but I have to say, they are both excellent cooks, way better than me. 

3. Last time you bit off more than you could chew? Elaborate.

I guess I could say believing my doctor about what Dupixent could do for my COPD and now I am struggling each day and praying I will get my, normal to me, lungs back. 

4. When did you last say 'the more the merrier' and mean it? 

I'm thinking some of the holiday dinners at Adam and Gabby's. They do a great job at entertaining family and I can't wait to go there tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner. 

I am bringing onion dip/chips, thin pretzels with whipped cream cheese, fudge, and gravy, along with See's chocolate turkeys for the kids. 

5. Write an acrostic using the word T-H-A-N-K-S. 

T - Thankful for my Family

H - Thankful for my Husband

A - Thankful for my children Adam and Amber

N - Thankful for the Nice blessing God has given us having James in our life

K - Thankful for the Kindness I feel from all of you

S - Thankful for all the Special things God has given to me in my life

6. Insert your own random thought here.  

We celebrated Mark's birthday with Adam and Gabby on Saturday. We went to the most amazing place to eat dinner. Old Brea Chop House  Here are a few photos .......