Getting ready for the holidays itself would be decorating... We have a HUGE outdoor Candyland display... Huge is the operative word here... and everyone loves it.. (we are in the process of setting it up right now).. Then inside we have a gingerbread village display (lighted) and I have a Elf village display (this is a big one too)... and then the Victorian village display.. Unfortunately we are not going to be able to put this one up this year as we just moved into a new house and don't have the family room renovations completed yet. It is that large. Well over 200 houses and three train systems, waterfall, mountains ..you name it... it takes about two complete days to set it all up and it will fill the entire room... Can you tell we like the holidays???? *s* On the tradition part... on Christmas Eve the T.V. goes off... computer is turned to NORAD Santa tracking.. Christmas music in the background.. playing board games with the kids (teenagers) and eating cheese, crackers, fruit...eggnog and seeing where Santa is at RIGHT NOW... then before everyone goes to bed we each open one present... afterwards Mike and I turn off everything save for the lights and just snuggle up on the couch in the stillness of the new Christmas morning... it is very magical.... Thanks for asking.. Elizabeth~

I guess my wish is a little different. My daughter is pregnant with #3. She had a rough labor with the first 2 and hemoraged with the 2nd one. The doctor has said that the hemoraging could have been partially due to Myranda not being born sooner. She was right at due date. So...this one is due Feb, 8th but my daughter looks like she's about 9 months now. Provided that it wouldn't hurt little RJ (it's a boy), if it would prevent my daughter from hemoraging again, I would like to see that little one enter this world a little bit early. Preferably early enough so that they can be home for Christmas. Sherri ps...Since I'm Santa's personal assistant (ask my kids, they'll confirm this..lol), on Black Friday, I took the liberty of helping Santa out and got me some clothes and a photo printer. Just trying to make his job easier!

Hey Sept Board Family! Please share with us your favorite Christmas traditions. I'll go first - I love the time that my family decorates the Christmas Tree - we listen to Christmas music and share some snacks and eggnog. Then I just love Christmas eve when we read the true Christmas story from the bible and open 1 present. Sugar-Free Eggless Egg Nog 1 (1oz) pkg sf instant vanilla pudding mix 5 1/2 c milk (I like to use 1%) 2 T Splenda Granular 1/4 t cinnamon 1 1/2 t nutmeg ***I did not like - will omit next time I make it*** 1 t vanilla extract Whisk all together in a large bowl and set in the fridge to thicken. It will get really thick (not like pudding, but thicker than regular eggnog) - some like it that way. I usually add a splash of milk to each serving and give it a quick stir. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with more nutmeg or cinnamon if desired. - hugs - dea

Come on......Let's play......Reply to this thread with you answer then cut and paste your description and let us know if you think it's accurate. I'm a Cedar tree - Cedar, The Confidence Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, wants to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions. Well - I'd say about 50/50 - I'm adaptable - like luxury - but I'm really a shy person - don't look down on others - not self-confident but better now than last year - yep - I'm determined and very very impatient - and the rest is laughable.....Now what about YOU???? What kind of tree are you? Which tree does your birthday fall under? After you find your birthday, click on the type of tree and it will take you to the description of the tree at the bottom of the page. See how accurately it describes you. =) December 23 to January 1 ...........Apple Tree January 2 to January 11 ..............Fir Tree January 12 to January 24 ............Elm Tree January 25 to February 3 .............Cypress Tree February 4 to February 8 .............Poplar Tree February 9 to February 18 ............Cedar Tree February 19 to February 28 ..........Pine Tree March 1 to March 10 .....................Weeping Willow Tree March 11 to March 20 ...................Lime Tree March 21 ......................................Oak Tree March 22 to March 31 ...................Hazelnut Tree April 1 to April 10 ........................Rowan Tree April 11 to April 20 .......................Maple Tree April 21 to April 30 .......................Walnut Tree May 1 to May 14 ...........................Poplar Tree May 15 to May 24 .........................Chestnut Tree May 25 to June 3 ..........................Ash Tree June 4 to June 13 .........................Hornbeam Tree June 14 to June 23 .......................Fig Tree June 24 ........................................Birch Tree June 25 to July 4 ..........................Apple Tree July 5 to July 14 ...........................Fir Tree July 15 to July 25 .........................Elm Tree July 26 to August 4 .......................Cypress Tree August 5 to August 13 ..................Poplar Tree August 14 to August 23 .................Cedar Tree August 24 to September 2 ............Pine Tree September 3 to September 12 .....Weeping Willow Tree September 13 to September 22 ...Lime Tree September 23 ..............................Olive Tree September 24 to October 3 ..........Hazelnut Tree October 4 to October 13 ...............Rowan Tree October 14 to October 23 .............Maple Tree October 24 to November 11 ..........Walnut Tree November 12 to November 21 ......Chestnut Tree November 22 to December 1 ........Ash Tree December 2 to December 11 ........Hornbeam Tree December 12 to December 21 ......Fig Tree December 22 ................................Beech Tree Apple Tree, The Love Of slight build, lots of charm, appeal and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination Fir Tree, The Mysterious Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncounted lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable. Elm Tree, The Noble-Minuteness Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends to not forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, tends to a know-all-attitude and making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical. Cypress, The Faithfulness Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, happy content, optimistic, needs enough money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic and careless. Poplar, The Uncertainty Looks very decorative, no self-confident behavior, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious. Cedar, The Confidence Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, wants to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions. Pine Tree, The Particularity Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, many disappointments till it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical. Weeping Willow, The Melancholy Beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner. Lime Tree, The Doubt Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and labor, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal. Hazelnut Tree, The Extraordinary Charming, undermining, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment Rowan, The Sensitivity Full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism, likes to draw Attention, loves life, motion, unrest and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive. Maple, Independence of Mind No ordinary person, full imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-respect, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, many complexes, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress. Walnut Tree, The Passion Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises. Chestnut Tree, The Honesty Of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritate and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self-confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner. Ash Tree, The Ambition Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate, can be egoistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over heart, but takes partnership very serious. Hornbeam, The Good Taste Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, tends to egoism, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads reasonable, disciplined life, looks for kindness, an emotional partner and acknowledgment, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with his/her feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious. Fig Tree, The Sensibility Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence. Oak, The Robust Courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not love changes, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action. Birch, The Inspiration Vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere. Olive Tree, The Wisdom Loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people. Beech, The Creative Has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialist, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.)

Your welcome, It was fun. If you post em I will play. Shannon