Friendly Fill-Ins Week 499

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Hi everyone. Time for the fill-ins. I came up with the first two sentences and my wonderful co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with the second two. If you didn’t do a post for them, you can also answer in the comment section. Thank you to all who participate. Don’t forget to add your link to the hop so everyone can visit you. The link is open until Wednesday night.

1. I still need to _________________ before Christmas.
2. Don’t forget to acknowledge ___________________ at Christmas.
3. _________ is my Christmas miracle.
4. I _________ on Christmas Eve and _________ on Christmas Day.
My answers:
1. I still need to wrap all the gifts before Christmas. Actually, before our party on Sunday.
2. Don’t forget to acknowledge service workers at Christmas. I leave snacks out for Amazon drivers/UPS most of the year, but I put larger snacks out this time of year.
3.  The Great One and The Boy decorating our tree is my Christmas miracle. Having to deal with the loss of my sister-in-law and her estate has made me lack motivation to decorate. Having the kids decorate cheered me up and seemed to lift my hubby’s mood too.
4. I plan to read on Christmas Eve and make dinner for my mom, hubby and I on Christmas Day. Apparently, reading on Christmas Eve is a tradition in Iceland.
We are joining Feline Friday now hosted by Messymimi.
My flashback is from December 2017. Angel Joanie on Santa’s lap.

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  1. That is such a sweet image of your great’s decoarting your tree. I am glad that brought yopu out of som eof the darkness you were in. Children have that effect because they live in the moment, and are so innocent. (Well, at least most of the time, LOL!)

    1. I still need to finish planning the menu before Christmas.
    2. Don’t forget to acknowledge those people who have to give up their special day to be at their work…such as policemen, firefighters and health care workers, at Christmas.
    3. To able to wonder att he real reason for Christmas is my miracle.
    4. I have a buffet meal and open presents on Christmas Eve and go to church and have a formal meal on Christmas Day.

    1. Thank you. And thank you for these great answers. I agree all those people should be remembered. XO

  5. You have some wonderful family traditions for the holiday – and loved the flashback of Joanie with her Dad (oops – I mean SANTA CLAWS!). I hope your holiday is full of love, good food, and fun.

    Hugs, Pam and Teddy too

  7. Mama saw that reading on Christmas Eve is a tradition in Iceland and don’t forget the chocolate! I’m glad your spirits were lifted when the kids decorated the tree because it’s very hard to go through the aftermath of losing someone.

  8. You are so kind to reward the delivery drivers. They are working their butts off this time of year. Your Christmas card is beautiful. Enjoy your party!

  11. How nice to reward the delivery drivers, and I’m glad when the kids decorated the tree, your spirits were lifted. That’s a precious photo of Angel Joanie on Santa’s lap.

  13. Charlee: “We’re glad you had The Great One and The Boy to help decorate the tree! It is very pretty with all the lights!”
    Oona: “Santa’s fleecy robe looks like a good place to make muffins.”
    Chaplin: “Putting pulls in Santa’s robe might get you on the naughty list, Oona.”
    Oona: “AS IF OONA CARES!”

  14. 1. I still need to grocery shop before Christmas. Need fresh veggies.
    2. Don’t forget to acknowledge service folks at Christmas. We tipped the garbage man, my manicurist, hair stylist, and my dental hygienist that’s taken care of teeth cleaning for almost 30 years.
    3. My hubby and our kitties is my Christmas miracle.
    4. I am going to make sausage and eggs with hash browns and poach eggs on Christmas Eve and air fried chicken, dressing and potatoes and gravy on Christmas Day.

    Thank you for co-hosting the Friendly Fill-Ins.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend, Ellen. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to the kitties. ♥

  17. A wonderful Christmas miracle, Ellen. It is a beautiful photo of them decorating the tree. I am happy for you that it cheered you up and lifted your husband’s mood. It has been a rough time for your family. It is so heartwarming to see Joanie on her Dad’s… er, Santa’s lap… Lifted my spirits 🙂
    My Fill-Ins~
    1. I still need to get something for SSNS before Christmas.
    2. Don’t forget to acknowledge/thank those who give up their holiday to work at Christmas.
    3. Being content and HAPPY is my Christmas miracle.
    4. I eat a shrimp boil with SSNS’s delicious dipping sauce on Christmas Eve and we have homemade noodles with chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green bean casserole on Christmas Day.
    Sending you holiday wishes for peace and happiness.

    1. Thank you. And thank you for these great answers. I hope you figure out what to get SSNS.I would love to try your homemade noodles. XO

  18. deer grate one and de boy…ewe both did a PAWZ UP job decoratin de tree 🎄🎄💚❤️
    N auntie ellen, due ewe think ewe mite haza HAM dinner…ore even sghetti…..juzt sayin ..
    juzt say NOE ta fowl 😸‼️

  21. I’m very glad The Great One and The Boy were able to decorate and help you and your sweet husband feel a bit better. It’s so hard to lose someone this time of year.

    Angel Joanie was always so cooperative. Thank you for linking up with Feline Friday!

  23. Epic Angel Joanie flashback, lovely fill-ins (sad for #3, we are sending huge hugs – it must be really hard this time of year). We are so behind. The flu has nearly gone, but the desire to decorate, etc., is lacking tremendously, so BBHQ may not be very festive this year!

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