Christmas Wrap Up
- posted by: Cheryl
- posted in: Uncategorized, My Life
- on: December 29, 2007
I hope you all had a blessed Christmas. I have been a little ‘under the weather’ but I thought I’d share a little about mine. I enjoyed family time. My husband’s parents were visiting from Minnesota so we had lots of family around. That’s always a blessing. Abby enjoyed having both sets of her grandparents during the holidays.
Celebrating the true meaning of Christmas is something that our family holds dear and foremost. We always read the Christmas story. We also attend church and this year my husband Rodney was recruited as ‘the voice’ . . . to narrate for a Christmas church musical. He did super. As well, Abigail sang with two other gals and even sang a solo part. She did great!!! It was wonderful to see the joy on both of their faces as they participated and shared the love of the season.
Gifts aren’t at the top of our list but of course they are fun! Like my uncle said, “There are some big gifts, some small but all are from the heart!” Well, as I’ve shared Abby has a birthday around Christmas (Dec. 21st). We had a great party and it was another occasion we could get together as family. We met at Chuck E. Cheese and then some of Abby’s friends stayed over for a slumber party. We decorated Christmas cookies, mugs, watched movies, ate popcorn and had a blast doing girly things. It was definitely a highlight for Abigail.
Well, one of her birthday gifts was “Spikey” (full name) and nickname “Spike”. He is a Bearded Dragon. Our next door neighbors gave Spikey to Abby. Since we can’t have ‘furry friends’ this was a perfect option. We put him into a Princess gift bag at the last moment and then she opened him up. This was her expression . . . priceless.
I must say, I didn’t think I’d enjoy being a ‘reptile mom’ but ‘Spike’ is very sweet. He’s small right now. He loves to be held. He’s tame and well behaved. He’s very cute and sweet (as reptilians go). This was her reaction when she met ‘Spike’. She had seen his mom and dad next door but now this was her own. He doesn’t eat people or rodents. He simply eats vegies, protein like bits of processed meat and sometimes meal worms. So introducing our newest family member . . . Spike. I actually really love this little guy. He has sat and watched a movie with us, snuggles with you and falls asleep and knows how to hang out with the family.
So I wanted to share. I’ll be scrapping ‘Spike’ here soon. In the meantime I’m getting my new camera hooked up so I can share some ’scrappy projects’ with you. I’m also excited to share what I have in store to hopefully inspire you in the new year. You Fiskateers inspire, encourage and share with me. Thank you for your friendship, love, concern and blessing in 2007.
I’m wishing you a wonderful 2008 filled with blessing. Warmest wishes from this Fisk-a-Family to yours!
Laura says:
December 29th, 2007 at 4:26 pmThanks Cheryl for being who you are…and still smiling after a very ‘interesting’ year !! I can see how your faith has pulled you through some tough times. You are an inspiration to us all….and we are lucky to have you! Thanks for sharing Spikey with us !! Yes, he should make some unique layout pages !! Have a great 2008 !!
Huggs…Fiskalove and mine too, always,
Laura
Sindee Blattner says:
December 29th, 2007 at 4:38 pmWho would have thought that I reptile could be snuggly! It makes me want to go out and get one for my boys! (and maybe try snuggling a reptile myself!!)
lol
Merry Christmas : )
sindee
jensmack says:
December 29th, 2007 at 4:57 pmI hope you’re feeling better! It sounds like you had a wonderful holiday! Spike is cute! (never thought I’d say that about a lizard-type animal)
The expression in that photo of your daughter’s surprise is priceless!
Happy New Year!
Cherie says:
December 29th, 2007 at 5:48 pmCheryl thank you for sharing your Christmas and Abby’s B-Day with us, she is such a sweet little beauty. How wonderful to see the happiness on her face as well as yours. May you have a wonderful New Year in 2008 you have all been through so much advertisy. With much Fisakateer love
Jill says:
December 29th, 2007 at 6:40 pmSounds like a wonderful time was had by all. I also shared a little Christmas on my blog
>>> http://www.jillconyers.typepad.com/
Look forward to hearing about life with Spikey
Debby says:
December 29th, 2007 at 7:14 pmCheryl you have been a blessing to me even through I haven’t been here too long. Thank you, and have a wonderful beginning to your new year!
Welcome Spike to the family!!
BizzyBee # 2832 says:
December 29th, 2007 at 7:23 pmWhat beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing a little of your holidays with us… Abby is a beauty , just like her Mom ! Glad she was excited about Spike.
Your Uncle has the right spirit…from the heart is what counts most!
Wishing you the best in the year ahead!
Hugs! Patty
kristina says:
December 29th, 2007 at 7:43 pmI hope you are feeling better my friend! Loved the Christmas recap and the lovely photos! That last one of you and Abby is so sweet! As for Spike, he is a cutie, but I’m not sure if I’m ready to be a reptile Mama anytime soon! Ha!
Love you, friend!
Janet Moore says:
December 29th, 2007 at 8:04 pmThanks for sharing!
Patti Smith says:
December 29th, 2007 at 9:28 pmOh my Cheryl..I am so frightened of reptiles but I will take your word for it that “spike” is snuggly…LOL…Just want you to know what your friendship and fiskalove has meant to me this year…you are truly a blessing and I’m so looking forward to 2008 with my fiskasisters….((((hugs ))))
Lyn Dwyer says:
December 29th, 2007 at 9:38 pmWOW….Cheryl ….Abby’s expression is one of those priceless moments that will stay with you forever…..her expression says it all…..I just want to reach out and hug you both!So glad yo had the camera ready…..wonderful!
Love the pic of the two of you….you have such a lovely smile to go with that heart of gold you have….thanks for sharing!
May 2008 be a wonderful year for you both health wise and with your Fiska-family!
Lyn (Lead Ambassador Australia)
Jennifer Nenni says:
December 29th, 2007 at 9:59 pmWhat an amazing picture of Abigail’s reaction! I look forward to seeing your scrapped pages. And….you are totally brave. Anything reptilian freaks me out, LOL!
Rita S says:
December 30th, 2007 at 12:20 amI hope you are feeling 100% soon Cheryl! Thank you for sharing the photos and wonderful recap. We make a birthday cake for Jeses on Christmas Day each year, and my husband reads the Story, and both kids blow out the candle. It is greaet fun while making sure the real reason for the season is taught to our children.
I am really going to keep my eyes and ears open for news about Spike. DS says he is going to spend his birthday money on a white rat. (ewww!) I am a parrot person myself, and a lovebird shares his room - but is only cuddly with me. Have seriously considered the tortoise route after meeting a friend’s turtoise. But the bearded dragon and word “snuggly” has piqued my interest! I cannot wait to learn more about his care, and who/how he will be taken care of when you go on vacations. (can they go days without food like some snakes can?)
erin yamabe says:
December 30th, 2007 at 2:41 amhi cheryl,
thanks for sharing your awesome family moments from this christmas! i’m with jennifer nenni- anything repitilian would have me running away. you are BRAVE.
wishing you and your family all the blessings of the holiday season and into the new year!
peace,
erin
Lisa says:
December 30th, 2007 at 9:38 amYour holiday sounds very warm and full of family and love.
Lisa
Sarah Fravel says:
December 30th, 2007 at 9:53 amCheryl,
Sounds like you all had a wonderful Christmas together. Family is the best! What a blessing to have both sets of Grand-parental-units there for the Celebration and for Abby’s birthday.
Sarah
Sandy #1781 Wilkins says:
December 30th, 2007 at 12:56 pmI hope you are feeling better. I think Spikey is adorable and I love the look in his eyes. Be careful, he and Abby will be conspiring before you know it! LOL!!!
Debbie Buckland fiskateer #352 says:
December 30th, 2007 at 3:15 pmwonderful photos Cheryl thanks for sharing. We had a great christmas too. Really relaxing this year.
Amy vdk (1295) says:
December 30th, 2007 at 6:39 pmGreat pics - love the one when Spike came out of the bag!
Our Church did a tour of Bethlehem complete with the holy Family. It was for the families and each got an individual family blessing from the pastor - I was part of this and it was so wonderful to see all the kids go through the tour - such a great way for them to understand the Christmas story!
I hope you are feeling 100% soon - I too was sick over Christmas - I willed myself to be OK for Church and Christmas morning - so I got to see all the wonderful expressions on my DDs face that morning!
Have a Blessed New Year’s Eve and may it continue into 2008!
Sandi says:
December 30th, 2007 at 10:31 pmI love the expression on your daughters face when you gave her Spike. Both my daughters loved seeing the photos of her and Spike.
He is very cute. I am going to look in my stash to see if I have some die cuts to help you out with the pages.
Carolyn says:
December 31st, 2007 at 12:55 amThank you for sharing your holiday with us. I love the photos and you look so happy. Welcome Spike. Happy New Year to you!
Veronica says:
December 31st, 2007 at 2:21 amHello to Spike! Our sister rescue group rescues lizards (we do mostly rodents, but turtles also) and bearded dragons are the best lizards for homes with children. Unlike iguanas who can be very aggressive and can bite right through your wrist, bearded dragons are far more docile, less dangerous, and are much easier to keep healthy. So congratualtions and best of luck for a long and happy friendship with your new little reptile!
And good for you for researching your pet’s diet and needs before getting him. 
Kelly Jo says:
January 1st, 2008 at 1:45 pmGreat photos!
Happy Birthday to Abigail and Merry Christmas, too! Spikey looks like lots of Fun!
janetrivs says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:56 amit sounds like you had a blessed fabulous Christmas season despite beiong under the weather. Happy new year!
melita says:
January 4th, 2008 at 8:37 pmAwesome pics Cheryl! Abby looks so much like you! And a big welcome to Spike. =)