tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post1830877135390357078..comments2024-03-15T05:31:13.553-05:00Comments on Our Suburban Cottage: 5 Things I Love About the HolidaysAnNicole@Our Suburban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057736406546176507noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-24077967807925246302009-12-18T03:35:15.488-06:002009-12-18T03:35:15.488-06:00I'm with you on 4, kinda make everything look ...I'm with you on 4, kinda make everything look better...sarah { abeachcottage }http://www.abeachcottage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-31690458834222725342009-12-17T22:28:12.858-06:002009-12-17T22:28:12.858-06:00I made my list already and I couldn't stop at ...I made my list already and I couldn't stop at just five things...I went a little crazy and thought of 20 things I look forward to each year!! Here are my favorites<br /><br />http://theinspiredroom.net/2009/12/16/twenty-little-things-im-looking-forward-to-this-christmas/#comments<br /><br />Merry Christmas! xoMelissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-37286482101952554042009-12-17T12:47:24.203-06:002009-12-17T12:47:24.203-06:00I'm so with you on the new pjs at Christmas.. ...I'm so with you on the new pjs at Christmas.. yeah, I love that. Gotta watch, It's a Wonderful Life. just makes me happy thinking about it! Merry Christmas friend, and thank you for giving us this fun blog to gather in. :)countrymanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09511807037071301396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-26557313272431809732009-12-17T09:40:26.984-06:002009-12-17T09:40:26.984-06:00I think hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls for break...I think hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls for breakfast sounds divine! You don't mind if I steal that idea, do you? And can I just say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Country Living pic at the top of the post!!! The rusty star atop the tree, the galvanized bucket tree stand, the burlap ribbon wreath hangers, oh my! Awesome inspiration!Gailhttp://www.blackcopperdiy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-37226303692888903102009-12-17T08:54:03.996-06:002009-12-17T08:54:03.996-06:00i need to start the pj tradition with my hubby. ma...i need to start the pj tradition with my hubby. maybe the doggies need pjs too!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070855776622435462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-84191209694230924062009-12-16T23:54:59.208-06:002009-12-16T23:54:59.208-06:00I love the whole leading up to Christmas excitemen...I love the whole leading up to Christmas excitement. My daughter's concerts and plays, decorating the tree, reading Christmas stories...everything!! :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466563915137377848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-87950921102909560632009-12-16T21:00:57.697-06:002009-12-16T21:00:57.697-06:00I love driving down the street, late at night, whe...I love driving down the street, late at night, when it's ever so quiet outside, only the crunch of the snow underneath the tires can be heard and sweetly thanking God for life and living and blogging.<br /><br />(I'm not kidding either! I don't get out much!!!)<br /><br />Merry Christmas! Love your list!kolein V. Carlsonhttp://kitchentableproductions.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-57488730776636983682009-12-16T20:38:05.548-06:002009-12-16T20:38:05.548-06:00I'd have to agree with you on your 5 things, a...I'd have to agree with you on your 5 things, as well! <br /><br />I just love the "magic" of the season, everything just seems so much cozier and magical at Christmas. : )stephanie hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418274927992572431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-32070211951076379632009-12-16T19:52:08.993-06:002009-12-16T19:52:08.993-06:00The kids are still young enough that it is so much...The kids are still young enough that it is so much fun seeing them get ready for Santa!! Going to see him, putting out cookies for him and carrots for the reindeer, and then reading his letter Christmas morning. We "send" Santa our Nativity's baby Jesus and he brings it back to us with his letter and THAT is our first (and best) gift of the day!!!jennibellhttp://jennisseasons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-37877899633058915582009-12-16T19:39:29.956-06:002009-12-16T19:39:29.956-06:00My favorites are very similar. Most definitely cur...My favorites are very similar. Most definitely curling up to watch It's a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve! <br /><br />Love this time of year. It can be so overwhelming if I let it be or so wonderfully magical if I slow down.Emily@remodelingthislifehttp://www.remodelingthislife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-88922148271939263412009-12-16T19:34:25.546-06:002009-12-16T19:34:25.546-06:00I love the PJ tradition!I love the PJ tradition!Laurel @ Ducks in a Rowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860986450641700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-89212654517243716792009-12-16T19:23:42.103-06:002009-12-16T19:23:42.103-06:00I love driving around and looking at Christmas lig...I love driving around and looking at Christmas lights. We've done that since they were little. I love my house all Christmasy with the decorations and you're right, you can't beat hot chocolate!momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-16654455364268794502009-12-16T19:17:55.202-06:002009-12-16T19:17:55.202-06:00I think one of my absolute favorite things is seei...I think one of my absolute favorite things is seeing my church decorated and glowing awash in candlelight on christmas eve. Another favorite is baking goodies for the boys (big and little). Working from home in my jammies, with hot cocoa and christmas carols on. That takes the work stress away!sherihttp://www.whatdoyoumeanitsduetoday.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-23434535167441988712009-12-16T19:14:42.648-06:002009-12-16T19:14:42.648-06:00Shopping for my loved ones and trying to select ju...Shopping for my loved ones and trying to select just the right thing. I love imagining their faces when they open the gift and thinking about them using/wearing/playing with it. :o)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139978989652509695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-58571541730267589882009-12-16T18:54:39.203-06:002009-12-16T18:54:39.203-06:00Great things for sure! I may have to start the cin...Great things for sure! I may have to start the cinnamon roll tradition, never too late for a new one, yum yum! Do you make them or use the pre-made?<br />The lights may not make the garbage can look magical, but I'm sure some spray paint or mod podge and glitter could!!! {Just joking.} My friends may not get that one, but my blog friends probably will ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-31621294659939316602009-12-16T18:51:47.467-06:002009-12-16T18:51:47.467-06:00I love giving, too. And just hangin with the fam! ...I love giving, too. And just hangin with the fam! I love that country living Christmas tree. <br /><br />NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601073005728827355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-64745833773271416952009-12-16T18:22:45.605-06:002009-12-16T18:22:45.605-06:00Ha - Yes, I'll bet not packing would be your f...Ha - Yes, I'll bet not packing would be your favorite thing ;-). I agree with the kids on Christmas morning thing - absolutely priceless.AnNicole@Our Suburban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057736406546176507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-30092220560623825652009-12-16T18:18:52.114-06:002009-12-16T18:18:52.114-06:00Right now, my favorite thing will be not having to...Right now, my favorite thing will be not having to pack anymore stuff. But truly, it's coming downstairs Christmas morning with the kiddos and seeing their eyes light up !Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/15230275665633920902noreply@blogger.com