1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with fabric bows
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial is just easier!
3. When do you put up the tree? Tomorrow!
4. When do you take the tree down? The weekend after New Years
5. Do you like eggnog? Not bad...I just don't like brandy much
6. Favorite gift received as a child? The robe from my grandma (she made one for my sister and I) the Christmas before she passed away.
Edit: Since my sister didn't think she got a robe, here's the proof:
7. Do you have a nativity scene? No
8. Hardest person to buy for? Hmmmm...toss up between my mother-in-law and my mom
9. Easiest person to buy for? Either the hubby or my sister - we give each other very specific lists including where to buy
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail!!! And this year I mailed them the day after Thanksgiving!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Ceramic frog - it was a White Elephant gift...and it's still sitting on my desk at work (it's since taken on sentimental value)
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? A Christmas Story - I triple dog dare you to name a funnier Christmas movie!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? It varies, but I'm lagging this year! I didn't buy my first gift until the 8th!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Pretty sure no...
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Hmmmm...Henry? (Henry the third this year!)
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? I like to alternate each year...I'm greedy! If I HAVE to pick then colored
17. Favorite Christmas song. O' Holy Night - specifically Mariah Carey's version
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? If you count driving to Torrance and Diamond Bar on Christmas Eve as travel, then travel. But Christmas day is at our house!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, and Rudolph - the order's all wrong, but I got 'em! For Wikipedia's version
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? I have not been able to find either an angel or a star that I like, so I have a Santa hat
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Eve with the hubby's family, and our gifts to each other on Christmas Eve (or when UPS delivers them :)), Christmas morning with my family.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Feeling that there's not enough time to get all of the festivities in (further compacted this year by my return to work)
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? traditional red and green - love Hallmark and Pier 1 ornaments (the painted ones)
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Henry! That story is coming soon to a blog, I promise!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I already got my gift October 2nd - anything else is just a bonus!
14 comments:
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with fabric bows- same as Jenn!
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real! Got ours last Friday. Kevin wants Artificial but he gets a real tree for me.
3. When do you put up the tree? On Friday night! Fun stuff!
4. When do you take the tree down? Usually right after new years
5. Do you like eggnog? No
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Hum….Don’t know. Nothing is really that memorable at the moment.
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
8. Hardest person to buy for? Kevin’s dad
9. Easiest person to buy for? Mom- she’s always happy with Starbucks!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail!!! This was the first year I did it. I am not done yet though.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Probably some clothing from my Grandma Mia. She was great but she bought the worst gifts.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? I have to say Christmas Vacation
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I haven’t bought a single gift yet. I need to get going.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nope
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? My mom’s yummy potatoes
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Clear
17. Favorite Christmas song. O' Holy Night - specifically Mariah Carey's version, agree Jenn!
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Home this year. Every other year is spent in Hawaii with my husbands family.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? On Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, on Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixon, and Rudolph
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel. Kevin and I looked for the last 4 years for an angel and they are all so tacky. We just got Kevin’s childhood Angel when we were in Alaska for Thanksgiving. It is perfect!
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas day with Kevin and my family also.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Having to work on Christmas Eve and the Day after Christmas.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? traditional red and green -
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? My mom’s potatoes
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Nothing I can really think of.
This question I added
26. Favorite Christmas Ornament?
My babies first Christmas from 1981, followed closely by my NAIA soccer championship one my mom bought me.
#19 - Such a show off Rach! Not too hard when I GIVE the answer to you!
I'd like to change my most difficult person to buy for to Rachel - see # 25.
#26 - good addition! - from my collection the new home 2007 ornament that I just bought - from my mom's, all of the Disney ones (many of which have been broken as a result of numerous tree suicide attempts)
This was a very fun blog. I love Christmas!
i never got a robe....
lildahl .... yes you did get a robe. i will try to find it and wrap it up and put it under the tree
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with satin bows
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real Noble Fur Tree
3. When do you put up the tree?
As soon as my parents allow me to.
4. When do you take the tree down? Usually my Mom does it after New Years.
5. Do you like eggnog? I love EggNog
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Probably my American Girl Doll Molly. ;)
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
8. Hardest person to buy for?
Besides Me? My Brother.
9. Easiest person to buy for?
My Mom or Nicole.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail if I get around to them.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? A fishing pole from my Grandparents in Idaho. I cried when I opened it.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
Elf - "You aren't Santa. How does it feel to sit on a throne of lies"
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually about 2-3 weeks before Christmas.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Never. Thats bad
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Ham Loaf. Our Traditional Christmas meal. Sounds gross but its a old delicious tradition.
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Clear
17. Favorite Christmas song.
What Child is this? or O Come Emmanuel
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We used to travel to San Luis Obispo now we stay at home. I love it.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, and Rudolph
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Morning after Santa comes. No really he does. The La Verne Fire Dept. sends Santa around on a Fire Engine.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? People who get offended by the real reason for the season.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Red Gold and Green
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Ham Loaf as I stated above.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? You
I LOVE that you have a santa hat instead of an angel or star!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with sticky bows... my job at my parents' house fo Christmas is putting on all the bows :)
2. Real tree or Artificial? love real ones, but we do fake at our house. Real is a treat at my parents' house.
3. When do you put up the tree? after the husband gets it out of the attic ;)
4. When do you take the tree down? when I get tired of looking at it... probably somewhere in early January
5. Do you like eggnog? yum
6. Favorite gift received as a child? a bike maybe?
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, but it is kind of ghetto. I want to ask my mom for the one I had growing up, but I'm scared to.
8. Hardest person to buy for? sister-n-law
9. Easiest person to buy for? the husband
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? neither... that is going to be my 2008 New Year's resolution. Maybe I'll blog a Christmas card ;)
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? the partridge in the pear tree... seriously, no clue on worst gift
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Home Alone - ha!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I haven’t bought a single gift yet. I need to get going. I haven't even mentally bought anything yet... so stressed.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nope
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? the feast! I so can't pick a favorite. Ok, maybe the fruit salad. yum. and pie. and sweet potatoes. seriously, cannot choose.
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Colored
17. Favorite Christmas song. O' Holy Night - I gotta check out the Mariah Carey's version apparently!
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? "Home" split between our house, my parents' house and the in-laws' house
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? On Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, on Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixon, and Rudolph
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? usually one on Christmas Eve and the rest scattered around whenever we are at different houses
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? scheduling the rotation
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Tweety ornaments :) yes, I'm 5, get over it
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? see "the feast" answer above
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I'll ge honest... money!
Rachel Made Me Do This One:
26. Favorite Christmas Ornament?
I'm going to have to look at my parents' tree and get back to you. I'm certain it is on their tree and not mine.
wow! Sure glad I sent you that e-mail. I'm off to continue my massive food intake. I'm still not full...
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real Tree
3. When do you put up the tree? Done on Sunday :)
4. When do you take the tree down? The weekend after New Years
5. Do you like eggnog? Ick
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Definitely my Emergency 51 kit
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
8. Hardest person to buy for? Dad
9. Easiest person to buy for? Jane
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Um, Neither. I suck
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? No Idea
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? I dunno
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? It varies.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Lamb or Roast Beef
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Colored
17. Favorite Christmas song. O' Holy Night - specifically Jewel's version
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay Home
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, and Rudolph
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Eve with David and Christmas with my family
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Too many parties
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Hallmark
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Top Sirloin Roast
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? No Clue
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial...too dry here for a real tree.
3. When do you put up the tree? Black Friday
4. When do you take the tree down? New Year's Day (pending hangover severity)
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes
6. Favorite gift received as a child? My red tricycle
7. Do you have a nativity scene? No
8. Hardest person to buy for? My boys
9. Easiest person to buy for? Hubby
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail!!! And this year I mailed them the day after Thanksgiving!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? $10 Walmart Giftcard from my ex-mother-in-law (same thing she gave us for a wedding gift!)
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? It's a wonderful life
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Black Friday
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? yes
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? chocolate with no guilt!
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? colored lights
17. Favorite Christmas song. Jingle Bell Rock
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, and Rudolph
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel, but she's pretty creepy looking.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? On Christmas Eve we each open one gift. Then the rest on Christmas morning.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Scheduling the MOD
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? The ornaments we made when all the kids were little
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Turkey
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Diamonds...but I'm realistic: I'll be happy with anything!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real, I love the smell
3. When do you put up the tree? Week after Thanksgiving
4. When do you take the tree down? The weekend after New Years
5. Do you like eggnog? Luvs it!!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? bike or easy bake oven
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes a miniture ceramic one
8. Hardest person to buy for? Dad
9. Easiest person to buy for? Mom or anyone that tells me specifically what they want
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail!!! Mail!But I'm too lazy this year
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Ceramic frog -winnie the pooh sweatshirt that was too small
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Home Alone 1 or 2 and Friday after next
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? after Thanksgiving, whenever
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? no
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Moms stuffing and anything sweet and baked
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? clear
17. Favorite Christmas song.This Christmas by Donny Hathaway r.i.p
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? At home, possibly visit loved ones
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, and Rudolph - the order's all wrong, but I got 'em! For Wikipedia's version
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? like Jenn I'm too picky with angels, maybe a star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning,eventhough I'm terribley impatient.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? crowds and sometimes people are actually meaner during this time
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Random ones. Anything cute is going up
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? some type of meat and my moms peach cobbler!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Gift cards, payoff my credit cards,finish college, list goes on!
oh!!!!!!!!!! i didnt know she made that.... i remember getting that
This is so exciting!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper is the only choice
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial
3. When do you put up the tree? The first weekend in December
4. When do you take the tree down? The first weekend after new years
5. Do you like eggnog? yes but not too much alcohol
6. Favorite gift received as a child? my dolly, donnamae
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
8. Hardest person to buy for? Doug Jr
9. Easiest person to buy for? Doug
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? a gift certificate to a restaurant we dont have in michoigan
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? It's a wonderful life
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? the day after christmas
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? What does this mean?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? ham
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? colored
17. Favorite Christmas song. O Christmas Tree
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Home
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? LOL, of course I can
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas day
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? last minute crowds at rite aid
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? all ornaments are great
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? ham
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? a new housecoat
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