Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[DaniDanielle]

Over 45 years this tradition continues on!

[Luckynana]

8 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Last week Finnley turned 4 months old and had her 4 months check-up.  She measured 27 inches which puts her in the 99 percentile.   Looks like we'll have a basketball player in the future. 

 

The little mermaid 

 

And she helped decorate the tree.

 

 

 

PRECIOUS!!!!!❤️

[Luckynana]

8 hours ago, h20skibum said:

So, adding to the what else can go wrong story.  
 

Found out yesterday that our CA grandson has the flu.  High temp and other symptoms.  And, of course there is a nationwide shortage of Children’s Tylenol.  Daughter-in-law was able to find the last bottle of a generic brand, out of dozens of stores she checked in the Bay Area.  I know we have a shortage here, but we did get a bottle when granddaughter was sick. Hopefully he will be over it by the time they fly to meet us.  
 

Next, Ricky was playing with a door this morning, and managed to get his paw stuck and injured it.  So he has been limping around, and is off to the Vet soon to get checked out. 
 

Just more things to put stress on Christmas travel plans.  

Yes, the stress of Christmas travel plans...like there's not enough stress during the Christmas holidays.  I sure hope your CA grandson recovers quickly and that your son and DIL don't also come down with the Flu.

Hoping Ricky's paw is okay

[Luckynana]

3 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

@Ozark_Kid you grandchildren are absolutely precious.  Thank you for sharing their photos.

 

+1

[Luckynana]

3 hours ago, Lionesss said:

 

 

 

Enjoy your beautiful Zoey Rae, Sue!  She is adorable!

[DaniDanielle]

Those kids are adorable.  Hope everyone not feeling well get better for the Holidays🤞

[lenquixote66]

1 hour ago, BonTexasNY said:

We also loved Ratner's.  Their mushroom barley soup, blintzes and baked goods were legendary although my favorite place for rugelach was Gertel's on Hester Street near Guss pickles.

My favorite place for rugelach was the Brooklyn bakery where Toby’s mother worked.

[Luckynana]

2 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

 

I was on a kick of printing photos since the start of the pandemic. Figured I’d have lots of time to put them into albums; nearly 3 years later and all I have is boxes of prints!

I hope your grandson is better soon. My two granddaughters are just recovering from an ear infection-and resulting search for a pharmacy with Amoxicillin in stock (another shortage). The other one had flu-like symptoms, fever, etc for 3 days with negative C19 & flu tests.  She finally turned the corner in day 4. 

What a wonderful gesture.  There is kindness in the world. 

Deb, I have so many boxes of pictures.  We all have such good intentions of placing them in albums!

 

Glad to hear your granddaughters are on the road to recovery.  Our grandson just went back to school this week after being absent for all of last week.

 

Your Christmas Eve dinner looks scrumptious!  

[Ocean Boy]

Below Deck Adventure is a repeat tonight. No new episode to watch.

[Sunshine3601]

5 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Yes Millie.  That was their "baby" before Finnley.  They love them both.

Here is the Christmas card we got of Kenzie and kids. It was taken at Lakeside this last summer. 

 

Here's Kenzie dancing in her sister's boots.

 

 

Love love love all your Grandbabies.   Beautiful Christmas card with all the big smiles and the flowers in background.

Kenzie is too cute❤

 

[Sunshine3601]

3 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Okay Kracken fans. I’m trying out 3 cocktails, trying to decide which one to serve Christmas Eve.  Tonight is experiment #1, the Fig Dark & Stormy.  I’m giving it 4 out of 5 stars.  

 

I did all my grocery shopping today for our holiday meal.  I host Christmas Eve and middle DD hosts a Christmas Day brunch.  It’s Andy & I, youngest DD, middle DD, SIL, 2 granddaughters and my aunt.  Our menu is:

 

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail 

Charcuterie Board

Prime Rib of Beef with gravy

Mashed Potatoes 

Roasted Green Beans 

Carrots Au Gratin

Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Leftover beef is used to make prime rib hash for the Christmas Day brunch

 

We’ll all travel to PA for New Years weekend to celebrate “2nd Christmas” with our oldest DD and her family.  We always look forward to having the whole family together even though it’ll be mostly chaos!

 

 

Your menu sounds fabulous  ❣️

I maybe a little late as traffic has been horrible this week😁

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, DaniDanielle said:

Over 45 years this tradition continues on!

Look nice and yummy🥰

[Ocean Boy]

The starving crew thread got shut down.

[HBE4]

11 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The starving crew thread got shut down.

 

That's a darn shame. I was just about to reach into my bag of snarky, er, I mean witty one-liners and was about to join the party. 😀

 

Edited December 21, 2022 by HBE4

[Bailey & Sophie]

10 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

And she helped decorate the tree.

 

 

 

 

 

FRAME THIS! It's perfection.

[Coralc]

25 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I maybe a little late as traffic has been horrible this week😁

 

When I used to drive all day for work, it seemed that the traffic would get worse and worse until the lead up to Christmas. And then the few weeks before the holiday would be absolutely awful. And then it would slowly diminish a bit over the next few months until the joy of school summer vacation. And then it would start building up again in September. The SF Bay Area has bad traffic all year, but there are definitely peaks and lulls. 😄

[Bailey & Sophie]

53 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Below Deck Adventure is a repeat tonight. No new episode to watch.

 

All night long, one after another.

[reallyitsmema]

26 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The starving crew thread got shut down.

 

16 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

That's a darn shame. I was just about to reach into my bag of snarky, er, I mean witty one-liners and was about to join the party. 😀

 

 

There is a new thread with an opposing view and title.

[Bailey & Sophie]

3 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

 Our menu is:

Carrots Au Gratin

 

 

 

What is this? I've never heard of it.

[lenquixote66]

I just received a notification from CC that I am close to joining the 20,000 point club .Do I get cookies or some other treat ?

[Bailey & Sophie]

29 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The starving crew thread got shut down.

 

There's a new one now...Royal is NOT starving the crew.

We'll see how long this one lasts.

[Lionesss]

After happily doing all the finishing shopping errands today so Christina and Brandon can just relax when they get home.. The weather was sunny but only got into the 30s. The wind is what got me. 
 

So I did the best I could. Picked up carry out and went to see Christi, Brandon and hold Zoey. 

Why  would I think to re do my hair for the first picture. Anyway. It was awesome, holding such a precious gift. 
Wow factor. 
Leaving tomorrow once I start their dinner to get home. 
 

We will back to celebrate Christmas Day and stay a few days. 
 

 

 

❤️

[HBE4]

11 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

 

There is a new thread with an opposing view and title.

 

Wonder how long its going to last and if it will provide any comedic material. 😇

 

[Coralc]

I love your hair and baby Zoey! I try to get my hair cut and layered all over like that. You have great layers.  I think yours is thicker, Sue. You both look wonderful! ☺️

[Ozark_Kid]

46 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The starving crew thread got shut down.

Do you think the raisins talk got it shut down?  I am surprised the Bistro tread survived.