tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post3751910964508006125..comments2024-03-28T18:52:55.571-04:00Comments on Ann's Snap Edit Scrap: A tale of Christmas pastAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-23812019634178571732009-12-16T22:59:37.033-05:002009-12-16T22:59:37.033-05:00Great story! The best part being that you turned t...Great story! The best part being that you turned the worst part of Christmas - the over-commercialization and focus on presents into what is ultimately the best part - spending enjoyable time with those closest to you, and making great memories that last!Boneheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453498373345212677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-41412287269292197152009-12-16T22:28:29.749-05:002009-12-16T22:28:29.749-05:00No many parents are as creative as you when comes ...No many parents are as creative as you when comes to celebrating Christmas. Well done, Ann!jamhttp://lifeislikethat.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-57383684793204835062009-12-16T17:59:12.746-05:002009-12-16T17:59:12.746-05:00Sharkbytes, borrow them, heck you can have them......Sharkbytes, borrow them, heck you can have them...lol<br /><br />Me-Me yes indeed so why do so many people act like it's the gifts<br /><br />Beaded tail I had a blast with it<br /><br />Roschelle ah yes it's always been my favorite even if I have turned into a bit of a scrooge...lol<br /><br />FishHawk I was just asking her the other day where she got all this holly jolly nonsense and she said "Gee I wonder"....lol<br /><br />Duni aww thanks so much<br /><br />Jen what a great and loving way to torture them...lol I love it<br /><br />Buggys thanks so much, I was pretty pleased with it myself<br /><br />Ollie McKays yes and a good way to inspiration too<br /><br />Vange. ROFL yeah mine too<br /><br />Grace I almost wish I was still doing it but it's sort of fallen off the last couple years, my mood just hasn't been in it.<br /><br />Jude oh sure you would have, everyone did even if we had to cheat a little. they got points for guessing close<br /><br />Lenox Knits I can see my daughter doing it for sure<br /><br />Vanilla thanks I tried<br /><br />B Boys Mom, these games always took me a lot of time to come up with and make too but it was all worth it. A birthday treasure hunt sounds like an awesome idea<br /><br />Poetic Shutterbug, yep and I cringe every time I think that my ex might possibly be using this idea...lol<br /><br />Miawa, yeah it was great. That was the only year that I did it that way though, it sure was fun<br /><br />Gayle, every year, we still talk about which ones were good and which ones weren'tAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-60389752884283339332009-12-16T17:36:47.743-05:002009-12-16T17:36:47.743-05:00That's so exciting !! Your tradition will be ...That's so exciting !! Your tradition will be talked about for years to come!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-27283177988780740212009-12-16T16:26:35.869-05:002009-12-16T16:26:35.869-05:00That is too cool! Seriously, I love that. I can j...That is too cool! Seriously, I love that. I can just imagine their little faces of woe and then later excitement.Miawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172785526710417169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-2529340872749646002009-12-16T15:28:37.277-05:002009-12-16T15:28:37.277-05:00You've created a tradition for your family tha...You've created a tradition for your family that will last throughout their lives. That is what makes it so special.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-69185149343075746212009-12-16T15:21:20.082-05:002009-12-16T15:21:20.082-05:00What a fun idea! For my boys birthdays when they w...What a fun idea! For my boys birthdays when they were little we had treasure hunts. I would give them a card with a question that would send them to the next clue. In the end it would lead them to their gift. I have to say it took a ton of time but sure was fun.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363800226282464038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-12220280008276668592009-12-16T14:18:13.761-05:002009-12-16T14:18:13.761-05:00You are indeed an amazing mom Ann! Looking forward...You are indeed an amazing mom Ann! Looking forward for your Christmas trivia :)VanillaSevenhttp://vanillaseven.com/2009/12/16/purple-berriesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-57023095021750035902009-12-16T13:14:49.573-05:002009-12-16T13:14:49.573-05:00What a great tradition. I love hearing about how ...What a great tradition. I love hearing about how people establish these kinds of rituals. I agree that your kids will probably carry these into the next generation.Lenox Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136734008772556839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-63135900990197187532009-12-16T12:35:27.274-05:002009-12-16T12:35:27.274-05:00The photo looks great and it sounds like you guys ...The photo looks great and it sounds like you guys have some great memories. I was never good at trivia so I doubt I would have had any presents.Judehttp://jude8753.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-69486340249126730382009-12-16T11:43:56.287-05:002009-12-16T11:43:56.287-05:00That was a great idea...you are so clever and what...That was a great idea...you are so clever and what a great tradition...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-90119163301013895022009-12-16T10:04:44.382-05:002009-12-16T10:04:44.382-05:00Wow, now my parents really seem shitty!Wow, now my parents really seem shitty!vangehttp://www.superficialgallery.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-611464249922080202009-12-16T09:38:44.888-05:002009-12-16T09:38:44.888-05:00So fun to read of others wonderful Christmas memor...So fun to read of others wonderful Christmas memories!!OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012412945668139064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-22323977220127145062009-12-16T08:28:55.865-05:002009-12-16T08:28:55.865-05:00Ann that picture looks seriously cool. You're ...Ann that picture looks seriously cool. You're so talented woman!Buggyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590736331252340222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-54505121038757222682009-12-16T05:10:52.126-05:002009-12-16T05:10:52.126-05:00My kids are pretty much grown now (son is 25 and D...My kids are pretty much grown now (son is 25 and DD is a senior) but I used to do the same thing. We always opened stockings first, sang "Happy Birthday to Jesus" (to keep it in perspective) and had breakfast. Since stockings were stuffed with fun but necessary items, I would always wrap any needed batteries and tuck them in there too. This gave the kids all through breakfast to try to figure out what there was under the tree for them that would use the batteries. Nothing like a little ANTICIPATION to add to the excitement :o)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-80674077187112443542009-12-16T04:42:50.273-05:002009-12-16T04:42:50.273-05:00How exciting! Your kids are so lucky to have a hug...How exciting! Your kids are so lucky to have a hugely creative mom like you!!Dunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273071467750510363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-54078150158056452182009-12-16T04:27:43.991-05:002009-12-16T04:27:43.991-05:00Wow, that was such a wonderful idea! No wonder yo...Wow, that was such a wonderful idea! No wonder your daughter looks to you to bring the holly-jolly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-79877698623935592392009-12-16T03:55:10.717-05:002009-12-16T03:55:10.717-05:00Christmas memories are the absolute best. Sounds l...Christmas memories are the absolute best. Sounds like fun fun! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577780679140276988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-51968674738060149442009-12-16T01:23:58.904-05:002009-12-16T01:23:58.904-05:00That sounds like a lot of fun and such wonderful C...That sounds like a lot of fun and such wonderful Christmas memories! What a great idea!BeadedTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662802836032167316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-36489845515341531472009-12-15T22:02:02.106-05:002009-12-15T22:02:02.106-05:00You are so right, you made memories that will last...You are so right, you made memories that will last forever. That's what make Christmas so special. I love it!Me-Me Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702437014277335742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-3349200431339054222009-12-15T21:18:00.050-05:002009-12-15T21:18:00.050-05:00I did that a few times, but my guys never got to t...I did that a few times, but my guys never got to thinking it was fun. Can I borrow your kids?Sharkbytes (TM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08379841586422814410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-37944075121738834822009-12-15T20:55:50.622-05:002009-12-15T20:55:50.622-05:00Lin, oh you mean I'm supposed to give a prize?...Lin, oh you mean I'm supposed to give a prize?...lol<br /><br />Vickie, well put your feet up and take a rest :) It was fun even though they wouldn't admit to it then...lolAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-50000813425287457202009-12-15T20:52:22.266-05:002009-12-15T20:52:22.266-05:00Oh my, I'm tired just reading about it LOL Sou...Oh my, I'm tired just reading about it LOL Sounds like it was fun for all ... and THAT matters! You're a good Mom.vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078627277470224495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-59520142990079252942009-12-15T20:46:49.345-05:002009-12-15T20:46:49.345-05:00I don't have to search for my prize, do I?? :)...I don't have to search for my prize, do I?? :)Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708718912504052807.post-73233670892684098602009-12-15T19:41:52.683-05:002009-12-15T19:41:52.683-05:00Sandee, no bet, I can almost guarantee that at lea...Sandee, no bet, I can almost guarantee that at least my daughter will be doing this some day<br /><br />Buggys, oh it was, and I always had fun coming up with a new game every year tooAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.com