13 Holiday Highlights

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1. Catching the spirit two days before Christmas. Not bad for being cheery, but it sucks for Christmas shopping!

2. Finally considering giftwrapping as therapy or quiet time. While my husband and brother-in-law went crazy over Wii one morning, I did the zen thing with crepe paper and ribbons.

3. And when I was done wrapping, playing Wii. Aha, now I understand why people go ga-ga over it. Got quite a workout too!

4. Seeing Cujo, my aunt’s shih tzu, in a formal tux. He was the best dressed of us all on Christmas Eve.

Cujo in a tux

5. Tasting my sister’s baked goodies again! Like these awesome Christmas Cupcakes of hers. Take your pick! All chocolate, with either vanilla or choco frosting. Each cupcake has even more chocolate gooeyness inside it. Or cream cheese.

Delicious Christmas Cupcakes

6. Giggling at the Gingerbread Men that didn’t quite make it. Because of the many goodies my sister prepared (not in pics: vanilla brownies, chocolate brownies, Oreo cakes), she ran out of time to decorate these Gingerbread guys. Heehee. They were still yummy anyway!

The gingerbread men that didn't quite make it.

7. This traditional fruit cocktail salad, also from my sister. Mama used to make this, but my sister has taken over the recipe.

Traditional Fruit Salad

8. Watching the giftwrapper fight between my Dad, my cousin and my niece after everyone had opened their presents.

Giftwrapper Fight

9. Visiting Grandma at the hospital on Christmas Day. She’s fine now. Methinks she was overwhelmed by the season. This is more of a “lowlight” though. The highlight is that she’s well.

10. Reconnecting with a lot of friends over the holiday break. Rebuilding friendships with some. I love it when you bond with a friend you haven’t seen in four years and it’s like you just saw each other yesterday. Only yesterday, you were both ten pounds lighter.

11. Catching up on my reading.

12. Finally decluttering the house yet again.

13. Spending lots of quality time with my husband.

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What are your holiday highlights?

Notes: This is my 4th contribution to Thursday Thirteen! Technorati tag right here.

0 comment on 13 Holiday Highlights

  1. lady cess
    December 27, 2007 at 6:43 pm (16 years ago)

    aaww… cute cute dog! mukhang toy :)

    your sister is really good ha? cheers to her!

    Yes, she’s the best baker ever. 😀

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  2. Ivan Girl
    December 27, 2007 at 7:44 pm (16 years ago)

    happy T13 toni! =)

    that was an interesting entry for T13.

    I may probably borrow your idea come New Year… =)

    visit mine…=)

    thanks,

    Ivan Girl

    Hi Ivan Girl! Will do that. :)

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  3. Toni
    December 27, 2007 at 9:04 pm (16 years ago)

    Whoa, those photos are awesome. And I need a sis like that. She’s a serious baker. You cracked me up with wrapping then wii-ing. LOL! My dh took our kids to the movies while I wrapped like a chipmunk on expresso. I have a bad back and I tell you, I could barely get off the floor afterwards. Nothing says Christmas like a good wrap and a resulting humpback. Or a good wrap and a few rounds of Wii.
    Blessings,
    ~Toni~

    Hi Toni! Your expression “wrapped like a chipmunk on espresso” made me laugh! What a visual!! Happy holidays. 😀

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  4. Rach (Heart of Rachel)
    December 27, 2007 at 10:44 pm (16 years ago)

    Hi Toni. Undoubtedly an amazing Christmas for you and the special people in your life. Cujo is certainly a fashionista dog. :) I just got hungry. I love those pretty cupcakes! Ginger bread cookies … I want some. :)
    My TT is at http://mysoulfulthoughts.com/2007/12/27/thursday-thirteen-4/

    Fashionista dog like my fashionista aunt! 😀 And yup, those baked goodies were awesome!!!

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  5. Lisa
    December 27, 2007 at 11:03 pm (16 years ago)

    I don’t know that I’ll ever consider gift wrapping zen meditation. :) But playing Wii, that’s another story. Merry Christmas!

    with crepe paper, it’s possible lisa!!!

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  6. ellen b
    December 27, 2007 at 11:48 pm (16 years ago)

    Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Happy TT….

    it was a wonderful time indeed!

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  7. Chelle Y.
    December 28, 2007 at 1:29 am (16 years ago)

    My son received a Wii for Christmas too. That is so addicting and fun! Yes, and you sure do get a workout with it! :)

    Glad your Christmas was a good one!

    Thanks for visiting my TT!

    Wow! Lucky son! 😀

    Happy holidays!

    Reply
  8. Missy
    December 28, 2007 at 1:43 am (16 years ago)

    Sounds like a fantastic Christmas! Thanks for sharing your joy with the rest of us.

    And thank you for the visit!

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  9. Damozel
    December 28, 2007 at 8:51 am (16 years ago)

    What a wonderful Christmas you have had! Mmmm, cupcakes.

    thanks for visiting mine

    hi damozel!Yes, mmm to the cupcakes indeed. happy holidays.

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  10. nicholas
    December 28, 2007 at 8:55 am (16 years ago)

    You had fun. I am doing a lot of #11

    Happy new year Nicholas!

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  11. Michelle O.
    December 28, 2007 at 9:51 am (16 years ago)

    I participate in gift wrapping therapy too. The cupcake tree in one of your pictures is so cute! I’m glad most of your holiday went well and that your grandma is doing better.

    Hi Michelle! I only recently considered giftwrapping as therapy because of the crepe paper. Methinks I will do this for other occasions too!

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  12. Babystepper
    December 28, 2007 at 10:35 am (16 years ago)

    Sounds like you really know how to celebrate right.

    It was a lot of fun. :)

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  13. SJ Reidhead
    December 29, 2007 at 7:08 am (16 years ago)

    Your Christmas looks lovely, very special.

    SJR
    The Pink FLamingo

    It was quite fun. Happy new year!

    Reply
  14. macy
    December 29, 2007 at 11:25 am (16 years ago)

    the cupcakes and the fruit salad looks so yummy! Merry Christmas, toni!

    they were absolutely delish. 😀 happy new year!

    Reply
  15. Cookie
    December 29, 2007 at 4:43 pm (16 years ago)

    alam mo yan wii na yan parang yan na ata ang “best” toy of 2007. my hubby’s nephews are really into it and asked pa nga for “bala” as pasalubong nung trip namin. sa totoo lang, i was totally zero on knowledge about wii when we bought the “‘bala”. didn’t even know how to say it. ang sabi ko dun sa sales clerk, “do you have double-you-ay-ay?”…hehehe…totoo yan!! napatanga yung amerikano sa akin, para bang, “is she like a moron or something?” ang nasa isip niya :)

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  16. Linda R. Moore
    December 31, 2007 at 5:07 am (16 years ago)

    Great TT! :) I’m not sure I will ever enjoy gift wrapping, but I do try to focus on the happiness the recipient will (one hopes) have when opening it. :)

    I have three TTs this week:

    Review of 2007:
    http://www.ravensroads.com/index.php/2007-in-review/

    Motorcycling review of 2007:
    http://www.ravensrides.com/tt13-2007-in-review

    13 RV adventures in 2007:
    http://www.ravensrv.com/2007-adventures/

    Hi Linda, thanks for the links. Happy new year!

    Reply

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