Seasonal Picture Fun *anybody can join!

[tiggerfan1]

Travelmel- More great pics! I especially love that snow village! Staging your Christmas presents is a great idea. Holding a knife to your grandmother's throat......uh, not so great.

By the way, thanks for explaining how to make the cool picture. At first I thought that it was all one picture. I didn't realize that it was separate pictures all put together. Sorry!


Disneygrl36- Glad you appreciated the Kleenex picture! I loved your snow village and Precious Moments village. Don't worry about any zoning issues that may come up. I'll take care of that. I've got connections.


Luvmic49- Hey, I remember you from the Theme Parks community board! Thanks for re-posting your pictures here. They're awesome! Where did you find all of those decorations?

 

[tiggerfan1]

I'm a big I Love Lucy fan and I love collecting I Love Lucy memorabilia. Here are a couple of my Lucy ornaments.

 

[ty&brenmom]

Do you capture it in a Kodak way?

No I do it so late/early that I am to tired to think about a camera usually I wake up suddenly and shout some not so nice words about forgeting Santa presents, then I set them up quickly having the fear of being caught I rush back to bed. The rule at my house is if you get up before 7am you can open Santa presents and then wake me up at 7am, so by the time I am awake it's not set up any more. This year I am on a mission to take pics before I go back to sleep.

Luvmic49 - Love your house, we always drive around and look at lights and things and my youngest wants to know where that house is and when are we driving by it.

 

[Luvmic49]

Thanks everyone..we enjoy seeing all Disney Christmas decorations, there are some very pretty ones posted here.

tiggerfan1...My wife and I have been collecting Disney stuff since 1986. We buy a few new ornaments every year. Some come from local stores and some from Disney, either on line or from the Disney parks. (We're going again in Janurary). The yard stuff I made in my workshop including the Monorail which is twenty-one years old this year. It requires constant maintenance. My wife helps me with the painting,

ty&brenmom...we live twenty miles South of Baton Rouge Louisiana...that would be quite a drive for you guys. But we would be glad to see you if you passed by. There are many kids in our town who get very excited when passing, and a few who just have to come by almost every night during December.

 

[travelmel]

No I do it so late/early that I am to tired to think about a camera usually I wake up suddenly and shout some not so nice words about forgeting Santa presents, then I set them up quickly having the fear of being caught I rush back to bed. The rule at my house is if you get up before 7am you can open Santa presents and then wake me up at 7am, so by the time I am awake it's not set up any more. This year I am on a mission to take pics before I go back to sleep.

Luvmic49 - Love your house, we always drive around and look at lights and things and my youngest wants to know where that house is and when are we driving by it.

Woman, you need to enforce the "NO PRESENTS UNTIL I GET UP AND START COFFEE" rule!

Thanks for reading along!

 

[travelmel]

Today was the annual Breakfast With Santa at our local Mall. Now, we have been doing this for 3 yrs. Last year was the last year that DD11 going on 17 really wanted to go but DH and I love a good breakfast buffet and with a $5 price tag AND ambiance... how could we pass it up!!??

Besides... it's T R A D I T I O N!! (insert Fidler on the Roof music)​

Last year...
Patience for Mrs. Claus is limited

Shopping, however, is a different story!

Ok, now for the true reason for this post... I know that Disers like FOOD PORN!!

So here is what your FIVE DOLLARS gets you!

I was too embarrassed to take pics of the buffet.. go figure. So I made Cass stand in front of all the food stands like I was taking a pic of her. What?! It worked!

The fruit course

Breakfast breads, pastries, and muffins

There were eggs with onions, breakfast potatos, eggs and cheese along with three different kinds of quiche (behind DD in the next picture) and loads of yummy, crisp bacon out of the shot on the far right.

breakfast protein

This is actually my favorite part. The juice bar! There is cranberry, orange, apple, and water poured, for your convenience, by a cutely dressed little helper. There is also 4 things of coffee and 4 seperate things JUST FOR HOT CHOCOLATE! So cute! The pic only shows about 1/3 of the drink offerings.

Long live the Drink Bar!

Merry Overstuffedness to you!

I must admit I did not think to take a pic of the foods until we were actually done (which is why the food area is sorta empty of people and goods) but I thought you guys might like to see what $5 buys in the good ole state of OREGON!

Please feel free to post any/all traditions you and your enjoy for the holidays. I'd love to see. Or, continue to enjoy mine from the comfort of your own home. Your choice! ​

 

[Disneygrl36]

What a cool event!!!! Soon I will be having breakfast buffets at Disneyland!!!

 

[travelmel]

What a cool event!!!! Soon I will be having breakfast buffets at Disneyland!!!

I was totally thinking of you! Lucky girl! Because I don't get to go to WDW I really enjoy kind of noticing the things that we do that mimic experiences I would have there. (Don't worry, I know I sound all sad that I don't get to go but really... I have it so good and I know that! )

 

[tiggerfan1]

Luvmic49- Wow, you made all of those yard decorations!! That's amazing! That's so sweet that you and your wife work together on your Disney decorations. You guys are like a real-life Mr. and Mrs. Claus!


Travelmel- Love those Santa breakfast pictures. Breakfasts with Santa for $5? What an awesome deal! That's so cute that you and your family have made this a family tradition. You guys are such a fun family.

 

[travelmel]

A quick Christmas tree post

Another annual event. Chopping down the ole tree. The views where we go are superb. Usually it's very foggy but this year it was quite clear. We could see four different volcano's from our vantage point.

Mt St Helens

The place we go to is a private residence. My DIL's are friends with her.

People in glass houses shall have great views

A beautiful hillside view

If my camera were better I could have captured Mt. Hood, Mt Jefferson, and something else I forget already. Portland Airport has to be one of the most unique in the world. As your flying in you see a whopping 4 plus HUGE VOLCANOS sprouting up from the relative flat lands of the area. It's an amazing sight... when the sky is clear.

Triumph over nature!

Of course her dad had sweated half a quart of water before she sawed the last blade of wood.

After tree hunting we stopped at Helvatia Taven for lunch. The home of the yummiest hamburgers in the PDX area. Then later that night we saw the "Little People Big World" show (the Roloffs?) and saw them driving right by the tavern. They live right out here near us. They were also the grand marshal of our local parade this year. I know some people like that show. In fact, my aunt and cousin may come up here just to go to their farm. Not to just to visit us. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no.

Helvatia Tavern

This year we really reached a saturation level with how big of a tree we can get into our house. Next year I promise to scale back.

It didn't look that big in the woods!

We finally finished getting our decorations up! We also have all the DD"s shopped for AND wrapped! We're feelin' pretty good! We spent way too much money again. *SIGH* But we bought alot of things that they needed (clothes, undies, etc) as well as alot of games (family time) and so... well, that's just the way it is, right? ​

 

[travelmel]

I can't help myself

2004
The Fog so thick we couldn't see the tree behind the tree much less the forest!

2005

2006


2007

2008

I'm just indulging myself here. Sorry to bother you guys with boring pics. I am going to try and save these little things that I do and learn how to do a blog someday.

 

[travelmel]

I'm a big I Love Lucy fan and I love collecting I Love Lucy memorabilia. Here are a couple of my Lucy ornaments.

I forgot to comment on these! They are SO cool! Halmark had a Lucy ornament out this year but it's from "the Christmas SPecial" and we have not seen that one yet.

We LOVE Lucy! Last year we used to get up every morning at 6AM and watch Lucy for 1/2 hour while waking up. WE have slacked off but need to get back into it! Trouble is we can't think of another show we will all like and STAY AWAKE to!

Thanks for sharing those!

 

[kathleen27]

Disneygrl36 your tree looks great! Love all your ornaments, kermit is adorable!

Luvmic 49 your yard looks Amazing!!! I love the monorail.

Tiggerfan1 Cute Lucy ornaments!

Travelmel that is quite the snow village your mil has!
The breakfast buffet looks good, What a great deal!
Love the Christmas tree photos! Too cute. The girls look so little in that first photo! Kids just grow sooo fast!
Amazing views of Mt St Helens & the hillside! I’ve never seen a volcano.

I am sad to say we haven’t taken any decorations out yet. I intended to start yesterday, but I forgot the kids had after school & evening activities, so we didn’t have time. I have already bought a few new ornaments though!!! Tonight we are going to see Santa at the mall. The kids are probably a little old for this but we have a picture for every year since my oldest was born, and I’m not ready to give up the tradition yet. They may just be going along with it because we always go out to dinner afterwards.

 

[tiggerfan1]

Travelmel- Hi! I've missed seeing you around on the boards. I loved those pictures of you and your family going Christmas-tree hunting. What a fun family tradition! You're so lucky to be able to get your own Christmas tree instead of having to buy them. I'm originally from Hawaii and all of our Christmas trees were imported from Oregon!

I'm glad that you're a Lucy fan, too. Oh, and thanks for telling me about the "Christmas Special" ornament. I HAVE to get that!!!



Kathleen27- Glad you enjoyed the Lucy ornaments. I hope that you and your family have a great Christmas!

 

[travelmel]

Disneygrl36 your tree looks great! Love all your ornaments, kermit is adorable!

Luvmic 49 your yard looks Amazing!!! I love the monorail.

Tiggerfan1 Cute Lucy ornaments!

Travelmel that is quite the snow village your mil has!
The breakfast buffet looks good, What a great deal!
Love the Christmas tree photos! Too cute. The girls look so little in that first photo! Kids just grow sooo fast!
Amazing views of Mt St Helens & the hillside! I’ve never seen a volcano.

I am sad to say we haven’t taken any decorations out yet. I intended to start yesterday, but I forgot the kids had after school & evening activities, so we didn’t have time. I have already bought a few new ornaments though!!! Tonight we are going to see Santa at the mall. The kids are probably a little old for this but we have a picture for every year since my oldest was born, and I’m not ready to give up the tradition yet. They may just be going along with it because we always go out to dinner afterwards.

Travelmel- Hi! I've missed seeing you around on the boards. I loved those pictures of you and your family goint Christmas-tree hunting. What a fun family tradition! You're so lucky to be able to get your own Christmas tree instead of having to buy them. I'm originally from Hawaii and all of our Christmas trees were imported from Oregon!

I'm glad that you're a Lucy fan, too. Oh, and thanks for telling me about the "Christmas Special" ornament. I HAVE to get that!!!



Kathleen27- Glad you enjoyed the Lucy ornaments. I hope that you and your family have a great Christmas!

Gosh! You guys are so darn sweet! I know you're virtual friends but you have brougt real feelings to my heart. Just so I don't sound like a blithering idiot ...well, I still might.. but anyway, I'm all wound up because Tiggerfan found the Lucy Christmas show on youtube and sent it to me. In the spirit of the holidays, friendship, and giving, I'm just so happy about niceness I could bust. I really am thankful to have met you guys. Corny as it is.

More holiday stuff to come! I have to try and take breaks from the computer as much as I don't want to.. my back and wrists. Just not a good match. I'm really looking forward to some GOOD voice recognition software!

P.S. Kathleen, how's the decorations coming along? Don't worry, you can always go with the "elegance" of less is more. Also, good for you to have kids that are too old but will do the picture taking for you anyway. :: I'm happy for you to have that and I have the same... SO FAR! lol

 

[tiggerfan1]

Gosh! You guys are so darn sweet! I know you're virtual friends but you have brougt real feelings to my heart. Just so I don't sound like a blithering idiot ...well, I still might.. but anyway, I'm all wound up because Tiggerfan found the Lucy Christmas show on youtube and sent it to me. In the spirit of the holidays, friendship, and giving, I'm just so happy about niceness I could bust. I really am thankful to have met you guys. Corny as it is.

Awww, thanks Melissa! You're a sweetie, too. You're not being a "blithering idiot" or "corny". We may be virtual friends, but we are still real people. Well, I'm only about three-quarters real, but....... I'm really glad that I met you, too. Without you, there would only be one little pepita and that wouldn't be any fun. It has been so much fun talking about absolute nonsense with you on my recipe thread. I can't wait to do it all again next year! I suggest that you post your seasonal picture thread on the community board next year so that you'll get lots of traffic. You've got a lot of great pictures and you deserve to have a big audience, just like you did for your trip report. Hugs to you!

 

[tiggerfan1]

Here are a couple more of my Christmas pics.





Here's our Christmas tree. We usually use twinkling white lights on our tree, but this year, they stopped working. We tried to look for new twinkling lights, but they were hard to find. I think that the multi-colored lights are pretty, but it clashes with the garland on the fireplace mantle. Since we will be going away for Christmas, we're just putting up with it. Even though we won't be home for Christmas, we still wanted to decorate the house a little.

Here's the fireplace. The three stockings are just there for decoration.

 

[travelmel]

SO pretty! I love a fully decked tree! I love your mantle decor, too. We have a fireplace but no mantle. DH and I were musing about a flat screen but then we'd have to buy a mantle that stuck out about 2 feet into the room in order for me to transfer all the Decorations I put on top of the TV. Where would they all go???

I was thinking about the community board.. maybe I should transfer this thread?? Maybe just do it as a Christamas seasonal?

P.S. Night nite!

 

[mariezp]

Travelmel, I love the over the years photos of your girls! My favorite has still got to be the 2007!

It didn't look that big in the woods!

Now, that's a tree! I am not even sure it would fit through our front door!

tiggerfan1, you got another Lucy fan here!



Well, I still have not gotten our tree up but I did get out my Santas, Snowmen animated figures and some other decorations. Thought I would share.

Here is the view out my front kitchen this year. I used to have about a dozen of the light up deer but this year I passed them along for someone else to take on the headache of trying to keep all the bulbs working! This year we are going simple.

Here are some other assorted items in my kitchen.
On top of the fridge.

I started a collection of old blow mold figures and have them set up above my cabinets.

Here is a close up of part of my Santa collection over my sink.

Heading into our living room there are various displays scattered around.

You all probably recognize this character!

I have a long shelf full of Christmas goodies.

Over the mantle.

Over my computer table.

DD wants me to share her decorations too!

Even a couple of the doors get some lovin!

 

[LucyDingo]

Hi everyone. Thought I'd join in and share some of our Christmas photos....

Our tree (we still need to buy a tree topper though.)

Our fireplace. We just put up the mantel the other day. I'm happy to have a place to hang our stockings. Next year we'll add lighted garland and some candle sticks to the mantel.

And here's my favorite Christmas decoration....