Christmas Survey

Christmas Survey

   
 

                           

 

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Both actually, egg nog with rum and hot chocolate with whipped cream yum!!!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Santa does not have time to wrap each inciviual present so he sets them under the tree for good little girls and boys

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? White outside color inside
<FONTSTYLE="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000? face="Comic Sans MS" size="5">4. Do you hang mistletoe? I have been known for this a couple of years.....smile
5. When do you put your decorations up? The week before Christmas and they come down around February...
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Ham!!!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Waking up on Christmas morning with my sisters and running into the livinig room to see waht Santa brought

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? What that he is real?  I have always known that silly!!!!
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes everyone gets to open one little present...nothing major

10. What kind of cookies does Santa get set out for him? Oreos!!! and Star Crunches

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? I love it. But have only seen it about 2 times in my lifetime :(
12. Can you ice skate? Yes I can and I love falling down best, it is the trick I am a professional at...I could teach you...
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? One of my favorites was my Ken doll. Been boy crazy ever since.

14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? family being together

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Pumpkin pie

16. What is your favorite holiday song? Mary Did YOu Know
17. What tops your tree? An angel

18. Which do you prefer Giving or Receiving? Both, but I love giving and giving....I love to spoil others wish I could afford to do it more
19. What is your favorite Christmas Carol? Angels We Have Heard On HIgh

20. Candy Canes? Red and white


YOur turn......Come on go play Barbara

Can YOu say Multitask?

A nice lady sent me a picture of her new computer desk.

 

 

Finally I got my multitask computer desk! :)

Caroling through Jland

To participate: 

1) Make an entry titled "Caroling Through J-Land" with these same instructions so others can play along.

2) Visit as many journals as you can and look for their entry titled "Caroling Through J-Land". Leave the title of your favorite carol, along with your name and link to your journal for other carolers.

3) Spread the word so we all can meet new friends and spread some Christmas cheer!

4) Caroling ends this Sunday night at midnight to give everyone plenty of time to make the rounds.

Happy Caroling and Merry Christmas!
Heres Mine:

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered
Will soon deliver you

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
You’ve kissed the face of god

Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the lamb

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is lord of all creation?
Did you know
That your baby boy will one day rules the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven’s perfect lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding
Is the great I am

Best Wishes

Today...I wish you a day of ordinary miracles- 
A fresh pot of coffee you didn't have to make yourself.

An unexpected phone call from an old friend.


Green stoplights on your way to work or shop.

I wish you a day of little things to rejoice in...

The fastest line at the grocery store.

A good sing along song on the radio.

Your keys right where you look.

 

 I wish you a day of happiness and perfection-little bite-size pieces of perfection that give you the funny feeling that the Lord is smiling on you, holding you so gently because you are someone special and rare.

 I wish You a day of Peace, Happiness and Joy.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. I appreciate you, love you and will never forget you!



Wishing you the very best 

and....

Barbara

I LOVE TO SING>>>DO YOU?

I love to sing and do every chance I get...if you like to sing go and check out this free karaoke site I found.  The music is great and if you know the song the words are right there to sing along.  Go and try it for yourself and then let me know how you liked it.  Have fun. Barbara  Sing Karaoke online It's Free, Fun and great practice. Sing your heart out at Kariokebar.com !

Answers to Christinas Questions

Questions from Christina http://journals.aol.com/kiplingcrissy/singlemomsjourney/entries/737

Do you like your name?  I use to hate my name until my Mom told me where it came from. Barbara Lynn

How did you get your name? My name came from good friends of my Mom and Dads.  Barbara was my moms maid of honor and Lynn was the best man...how cool is that?

 Are you an animal lover?I love all animals.  My favorite on to look at is a leopard.  I have spots everywhere on my purse, pillows etc. I have painted quite a few too.  I love my dog Tiny, although technically she is part human.  I love cats, but hubby hates them. I love exotic pets such as iguan and rattlesnakes too.

Do you agree with hunting? Yes, if we didn't have hunting there wouldn't be enough food for them to eat.  I am way against poaching though. I feel like if you aren't going to eat it, don't kill it..

What is your current and all time favorite movies? Sound of Music, Grease 1 and 2 and Smoky and The Bandit I also like that movie with Sean Penn in it as a mentally challenged father...I am Sam

What is your current and all time favorite songs?God Bless The Broken Road and Born to Fly. I have many others too many to name.

 What is your house smell? What do people smell when they come in?Mostly my house smells like vanilla and cinnamon. I love these scents. So homey

Who is your inspiration?My parents...whenever I have a decision to make I always think what would they do.  Since they are both strong Christian people I can't go wrong with this as a yardstick for measurement in any situation.  My parents are the definition of AWESOME

What is your fondest memory of childhood?The day my Mom came home from the hospital with my new baby sister Christi.  She was just like my own little doll.  I would spend hours just watching her. All throughout the years of making up games to play and just enjoying being together.

What is your fondest memory of being teenager? My church camp trips especially when we went to Gloretta for a week long camp.  I always looked so forward to these times of meeting new friends and learning of Gods love.

 

!Where do you want to be in ten years?In ten years I hope to be doing what I am doing right now.  I am not going to look that far ahead. Live for the moment...who knows I could be in Heaven by then. 

Rum Balls

Decadent Rum Balls

Recipe Rating:
Prep Time: 40 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: About 16 servings, 3 rum balls each


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60 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 2-1/2 cups crumbs) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee 1/4 cup rum 1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
MIX wafer crumbs, sugar, pecans, butter, corn syrup and cocoa in large bowl. ADD instant coffee granules to rum; stir until coffee granules are dissolved. Add to crumb mixture; mix well. Let stand 15 minutes. SHAPE mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in coconut. Place in airtight container with sheet of wax paper between each layer of balls. Store at room temperature.


Size It Up
These indulgent rum balls can be rolled in a variety of coatings for a sweet treat that is perfect for holiday gift giving.

Great Substitute
Substitute toasted PLANTERS Sliced Almonds or chocolate sprinkles for the coconut