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'Twas the night before Christmas and all through "Sandy Toes" house

Not a creature was stirring , just Sandy Toes and her computer mouse.

The stockings were all hung waiting to be stuffed but Sandy Toes was typing the best post out of the bunch.

The kids were all nestled, all snug in their beds,

While visions of Christmas bliss danced in their heads.

As Sandy Toes was trying to keep quiet in the night,

The moon shone through the window telling of late...with a flash and a click...her blog could not wait...

More words of her kids, cupcakes in pans, minivan express and words of her daughter's Christmas dress

There were blogs to visit and comments to be made...a giveaway to enter before her sleepy eyes would fade...

With one press of the button...it was done! Sandy Toes wrote her last posting of the year

Wishing her blog friends "Merry Christmas and Good Cheer"!


78 comments:

Anonymous said...

A very Happy Christmas to you too. May you enjoy a safe and joyous holiday with your family... God Bless. Naomi x

michele said...

What a fun post!! Merry Christmas to you!!

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas to you too!

Jan said...

Clever way to end the year. Happy New Year and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. Toodles.

Scrapper Mom said...

Very Creative. Hope you have wonderful holiday.

Sandra said...

That-is-darling!!! Merry Christmas to YOU!

Heather said...

I seriously need to do the exact same thing and take a break from it all! Merry Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

You are very clever.Merry Christmas to you and yours too.

Hugs,
Chris

April said...

Loved the poem!!! We're going to miss you here in Blogland. Of course, most of us will most likely be taking a break, too. I know I want to spend as much time with my family as I possibly can, so I don't plan to blog as often as I have been.

You HAVE to let us know what your hubby got you for Christmas, though! The suspense is about to put me right over! Any more clues? You haven't been peeking, have you? Don't be naughty now! :)

I truly hope you and your family have a wonderful, unforgettable Christmas! God Bless You, my friend!

Mari said...

Merry Christmas to you too! See you next year.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family!! See you in 2009! :0)

Ashley said...

merry christmas!!! hope you get everything you wish for!!

love,
ashley

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

What a great way to end the year.....that was perfect!!

Happy Holidays!

Lisa

Kathi Roach said...

This is really cute! Have a wonderful Christmas!!!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

Merry Christmas!!!
I have a few more to post, then, I am heading to my moms....

Anonymous said...

Looks like sandy toes put her phone to rest tooo.

Jessica said...

Merry Christmas to you too! See you next year!

AndreaLeigh said...

Merry Christmas! See you next year!

Montee said...

HO1HO!HO! Merry Christmas to you, Sandy Toes. I hope Santa is good to Y'all!

Georgia Girl said...

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and safe one! See you next year!

the undomesticated wife said...

Your last post? For real? Ok, we'll see you "next year!" Have a great Christmas!

AJ said...

Hey girl! Sorry all you see is my "leg" when you come by;) I just haven't been myself lately. Trying to find the Christmas spirit:) I am excited about tomorrow though. We are taking the "Mountaineer Express." I have been so excited to do this ever since you posted your mini-van express! Thanks again for the idea!!!! Have a great Christmas and I'll see you next year!♥

Anonymous said...

Have a blessed Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Wishing you and your family a Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jboo said...

What a fun post! Merry Christmas to you and your family! And Happy New Year!

Janet

Wendy said...

Merry Christmas to you! See you in the new year!!!!

Joanna said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family as!

Darlene said...

Merry Christmas to you too Sandy Toes! I hope you have a joyous holiday with your family and friends. We will "talk" to you next year!

Dot O said...

This is my first visit of hopefully many to your blog. I saw your link in Angie's (The Arthur Clan) site because she used your treat idea!

Can't wait to read all through your blog.

Hope you have a wonderfully Merry Christmas and an even Happier New Year!

jennykate77 said...

I love the poem☺

Merry Christmas!

Unknown said...

cute post. Merry christmas to youtoo!

Anonymous said...

You certainly deserve the break, Sandy Toes. You've enriched our lives with your posts. May you be refreshed and blessed this Christmas.

Jenni said...

Merry Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful one! I love this post~ so fun! :)

nikkicrumpet said...

Merry Christmas too you and yours! Have a safe and HAPPY few weeks...see you next year!

Shannon said...

How cute!! Merry Christmas!

vicki said...

remember the days when you would kick me out of your house because it was late and you were tired??

are you turning into a night owl.. i think your blogging has replaced me .. ha ha ..

have fun, be safe, eat to much and hide candy like "the red head" did that year!!

your red haired green eyed friend :-)

Becky W said...

I have seen you around and never visited but when I saw on Arthur Clan the marshmallows on candy canes - I knew I had to visit! I will be back!
Great post by the way!

Julie said...

have a merry Christmas... :)

Emily said...

Wow your a poet! Love your poem. Merry Christmas!

squawmama said...

Sandy this was the cutest little post.... I loved it... How original... Thanks for the Holiday Wishes... Same to you & yours...

(((HUGS)))
Donna

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

Adorable post!! You are so clever and creative! I am looking forward to taking some time off too...just a few posts next week and then I am off until January. I hope you enjoy every second of your holiday and have a Merry Christmas, Sandy Toes! :)
Carrie

Unknown said...

Very cute! Merry Christmas to you too!

Lisa & Gerald said...

You always have great Idea's when writing your post's!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Amanda said...

fun! i made your class treats for our class parties yesterday, school was delayed but the party happened and the treats were a HUGE hit !!! - i even had a few moms call and comment!!! i gave you all the props! merry, merry!

Sandy said...

Enjoy your time!

The Muse said...

:) :) have the most GLORIOUS of Christmases!

angie {the arthur clan} said...

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year as well!

Blessings,

~Angie

Jennifer said...

I have followed your blog for awhile now. What a wonderful message! Merry Christmas :)

Jennifer

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The Blonde Duck said...

Merry Christmas! From what I've seen, I'd love to be a kid growing up in your house at Christmas!

Miss G said...

Happy last post of the year. Thanks for your congrats! I have "seen you" around blog land lately and noticed that you always leave such nice comments for people. Blessings on your holidays! Kelly

Jeni said...

Aww...Merry Christmas!

Sandra said...

I know you are not blogging for a few, but I tagged you. I also commented a bit about how wonderful you are in my tag. Enjoy!!

Kim Hancock said...

Cute...I love it! Merry Christmas!

Daphine said...

This was great!
Merry Christmas to you and your precious family!

Sharon said...

You were so so sweet to leave me a comment. I love your blog!!!!
You are so creative too!

More Than Words said...

Wow..that was so cute and original!!

I love your blog layout!! So cute and bright!!

Have a blessed night, and thanks for stopping by my blog!!

HUGS,
Alicia

Alicia The Snowflake said...

Too funny! Have a Merry Christmas my friend! May you have a wonderful time celebrating with your family!

Pam D said...

Wow! What an incredibly beautiful and fun blog! I'll have to come back again and again (and again...). I LOVE the marshmallows on candy canes, and the snowman cupcakes, and the poem, and your home tour, and... YOU! :<)
Merry Christmas, and blessings on the New Year!

Angie said...

You are so clever! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! Talk to ya when you get back!

Denise K. said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thanks for the darling poem and for your creativity! :-)

Barbara said...

Love you blog name...I keep a piece of beach glass in my purse. Love your version of Night before Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Beth@Pages of Our Life said...

Did you make that up? That was so funny!

Yes, I do adore Starbucks!

BTW, I love that meeting you was a "gift" this year for me.

Happy Holidays!

Montee said...

Sandy, if you want to play the "Letter Game," I am sending you the letter "C."

Lindsey said...

This was such a great post!!!

angie said...

Great poem!

Under you at SITS roll call - stopping by to say hi!

Allison said...

Hey There!! Just found your blog through facebook....and I love it!!! Hope to have some time to read your past posts so I can catch up with your life too! You can find mine at www.alli-noel.blogspot.com

Merry Christmas!!

~Allison

These Are The Days said...

Merry Christmas Sandy Toes,

I think I'll take a break too, as a give to my husband and kids. I should wrap up my lap top and hand it over for the week. Have a great much deserved blogging break.

fleur de lis cottage said...

How cute and creative was that? I hope and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

Blessed With 4 said...

What a cute post. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Thank you for stopping by my blog :)

Mimi Sue said...

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful time with your family. And get some rest! Mimi

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas! Such a sweet, fun spin on the story....I love it!

Tami said...

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2009!

Our Complete Family said...

You my dear are so creative!
What a fun post this was to read!
Merry Christmas to you, too!
It's been fun getting to 'know' you this year in blogland!
Enjoy the rest of 2008 and may your 2009 be SUPERB!!!
xo, Les

trish said...

*** Merry Christmas ***

Us said...

Loved this!!!! Hope you had a Merry Christmas!! xo Keli

Anonymous said...

That is just so cute! I hope your holiday was magical and Happy New Year!