Tim asked me how many Christmas movies I watched this year and I'm not even sure but the answer is a lot. Many. So many.
Here's the best line I heard yesterday in a Christmas movie.
"Is the Easter Bunny here?"
"No."
"Okay, good. I need to focus."
That interaction cracked me up.
27 broken candy canes awarded to anyone who knows what movie that was from. Along with 3 stinky stockings and a handful of elf approved gummy bears.
In other news, I failed to make it through this Wordless Wednesday. I might have to start Mouthy Monday. I'd be good at that one.
And that my Boogerbutts, is all that's fit to print. Wishing you all a yummy rest of the holiday season with lots of fa, la, la, las, along with a kickbutt 2026.
I dunno about you ... but I'm excited to make a few BIG changes in 2026.
Bring it on.
Huggs & Bugs, Me.
Dear Ivy, love ❤️ your photos. Thank you for the smiles. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! Happy Christmas.
DeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne! And a Happy New Year to you!
DeleteI can't even tell you the name of the movie I watched last night. I wish I could watch all the Christmas movies. Bob controls the remote. Prime/Netflix/Cable there are hundreds of them right now. I have watched 4 only. I could watch them on computer but just not the same for me. the 5 weeks Bob was in hospital/rehab I watched one every night when I came home, walk in the door, feed and take out Beau, sit down with my dinner and watch Christmas Movie.
ReplyDeletethey are easy on the mind and soothing, I know what will happen, don't have to focus to figure out what is going on. that was in July/august. I agree with you about the cell phone downloads being Stoopid... maybe the reason you are so happy all the time is you don't have a smart phone.. now that is smart
Wishing you a Happy Christmas! It's true. I LOVE my dumb phone. I love that you watched one per day like that. Can you watch them on your tablet? I sometimes watch them on the laptop with headphones when I'm cleaning. Got pretty neat wireless headsets. How's the pup feeling today?
DeleteI had a dumb phone for about 7 years, but when it died I got the first tiny cheap smart phone and fell in love.. now I have the 7 inch one so I can see it better. Beau is fine right now, he is sick with something and I don't know what but made it through the holidays without getting sick.
DeleteThis is my bad for saying dumb phone. I actually have a smart phone it's just all the google stuff sorta ripped out and uninstalled where possible. The phone can't go online - so I call it dumb phone. Sorry about the confusion. That said, say I traveled for work or didn't want to go on a desk top, laptop and/or tablet, then I'd let that phone go online. But since I have the noise elsewhere, I keep my phone quiet. So I guess, more of a quiet phone sorta thing.
DeleteSo glad that Beau is fine right now. Here's hoping he stays that way throughout the year ❤️
There are so many Christmas movies I've never seen. Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThere really are a lot out there. Cheesy ones. Good ones. Bad ones. So many. Happy Christmas, Jo.
DeleteYou are doing so well with your Macro photos, they are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched any Christmas movies on Netflix and there is one or has been one everyday on one of the TV channels - I'm over them!
Merry Christmas to you.
Hi Margaret. Thank you and Happy Christmas. We don't have TV here, only streaming so we just see what we want, which is lovely. I'm not over them yet. Still enjoying many, many cheesy holiday movies. Happy Christmas to you!
DeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! I've watched a few Christmas movies this month but not nearly as many as I usually do.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you too, Joanne. I love the cheesy fun. Wishing you and the kiddos a great rest of the holiday season!
DeleteI couldn't give you a number for how many Christmas movies I've watched but it's a lot too. I love all your photos. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas
ReplyDeletelol. I know right? I can't actually say how many. A lot. lololol. Happy Christmas, Ann. I've enjoyed all your art and photos during 2025.
DeleteMerry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThanks! And a Happy 2026 to you. Here's to saving money and using up what we got!
DeleteIvy, wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a New Year filled with hope and happiness! Take care!
ReplyDeleteHi Marie! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the season and a kickbutt New Year! Hope you get some winter walks in too.
DeleteThese days there's a gazillion Christmas movies and rom-coms to choose from, isn't there? Hallmark alone pumps them out at a huge level! Glad you enjoy them. Have a happy and cozy Christmas, you two!
ReplyDeleteI do. I really enjoy the cheesy movies. And the good ones too. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the holiday and a Happy 2026! With lots of fun and art your way.
DeleteWe've watched quite a few. No idea on the movie. Nightmare Before Christmas?
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas, Alex. Nightmare is a really, really good guess because there is an Easter Bunny in that one too. The movie is Becoming Santa.
DeleteMerry Christmas Ivy!
ReplyDeleteYou too, Kathy. And Happy New Year.
DeleteThe only Christmas movie I watch is The Bishop's Wife, watched it again last evening. Merry Christmas, Ivy and I could join you in Mouthy Monday!
ReplyDeletelol on the Mouthy Monday. I mean, why not? It sounds fun. I've not seen that movie. Love that you have one Christmas move that you love enough to watch each year. That's the best. Happy Christmas.
DeleteThe only movie I've watched this year was White Christmas. Your banner is cute. Merry Christmas to you and yours. I'm looking forward to 2026 too.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I haven't seen that one in a long while. I like that too. Thanks on the banner. Happy Christmas. Your cartoon of the two of you was too cute.
DeleteMerry Christmas Ivy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine! And a Happy 2026 to you guys.
DeleteI don't have the answer to your trivia question, sorry to have to miss out on the prizes :P.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!!
lol on the prizes. The movie is called, Becoming Santa.
DeleteHappy Christmas and here's to a kickbutt 2026.
The idea of Mouthy Monday cracked me up... looking forward to that in 2026.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and enjoy your Micro photos.
Sue
Hi Sue. Thank you. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the season. Love that your son and his wife cooked! Great fun. PS: Mouthy Monday does sound fun.
DeleteThat was such a delightful post and so much fun. I certainly hope you find what you wish for under the tree in the morning.... that is.... if you have been a good little girl... I know... but I'll put a good word in for you. hehe.
ReplyDeleteHi Latane! lololololol. Thanks for putting a good word in for me. It helped! Happy Christmas and I'm glad I found your blog. Your posts inspire.
DeleteMerry Christmas! Your photos are wonderful, my favorite being the jolly Darth Vader! And I really want to know what your changes will be!!
ReplyDeleteHey Ginny. Happy Christmas. Thank you for the nice words about my photos. That Darth Vader, when I saw that teeny tiny candy cane, I just had to shoot him. Thank you for your interest on the BIG changes. Here's to a kickbutt 2026.
DeleteMerry Christmas, Ivy!! We are also excited to make some big changes in 2026!! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteHelllooooo Julia! Great to see you. Here's to BIG changes and new adventures. Happy Christmas to you and the gang.
DeleteNot a clue on the film name I'm afraid? Have a fab Christmas and New Year Whisk!
ReplyDeleteHey Rayola! The movie is called, Becoming Santa. Happy Christmas and New Year to you and the girls.
DeleteYour photographs are lovely Ivy, I always enjoy seeing them.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of Mouthy Monday had me chuckling :)
It's Christmas, I'm looking forward to spending time with the family but GUESS WHAT!!!???
One of our supermarkets already have Easter Eggs for sale ... yes, really ... I couldn't believe it.
Wishing you happy days ahead and sending lots of good wishes.
Have a great Christmas and New Year.
All the best Jan
OMG. Easter. Wow, wow. Our TJ/TK Maxx has Valentines out. I'm guessing bunnies soon to follow.
DeleteWishing you a wonderful rest of the season with your family. Sending love and huggs your way this Christmas.
lol on the Mouthy Mondays. I sounds fun.
Hmmm. Not sure what movie that was in. Love the candy cane views. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope it's a super day.
ReplyDeleteHey Erika. The name of the movie is, Becoming Santa and that line just cracked me up. Happy Christmas to you!
DeleteNot a clue about what movie that line is from. I haven't watched a single Christmas movie this year, have been watching assorted TV series via usb instead. Hope you had a great day.
ReplyDeleteHelllooooo River. Happy Christmas. The name of the movie is Becoming Santa. Sounds like you have good stuff to watch. What kind of series are you into?
DeleteMerry Christmas!!! I love all of your photos, and I hope you're having a lovely holiday!! Enjoy this last week of the year.
ReplyDeleteHey Lori! You too. I know, right? The last week of the year. I just don't even know where 2025 went. Whoooosh!
DeleteIvy, I have absolutely no idea where that bunny quote is from and suspect it's not from any holiday movie we've recently watched and we have also watched many from our DVD collection. We hope you enjoy a joyous and fun holiday season and all the bext for 2026 from Patrick and myuself.
ReplyDeleteHi Beatrice. Those lines came from a movie called, Becoming Santa. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the year and Happy Christmas to both you and Patrick.
DeleteNot familiar with that quote-but I do enjoy watching Christmas movies
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Hi Kathy! Christmas movies are so fun. Happy Christmas. Happy Baking and Happy 2026! ❤️
DeleteI love Christmas movies… I love movies in general.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I'm not getting a candy cane because I don't know where these words come from… but I think there was a little bit of fairy dust involved… here with us during the Christmasdays.
Best wishes and hug.
Hi. The name of the movie is Becoming Santa. Thanks for stopping in. Looks like a lovely Christmas that you had and wishing you a fun New Year! ❤️
DeleteI have no idea what movie that was from but I do enjoy Christmas movies. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for stopping over.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in and HAPPY 2026! The name of the movie is Becoming Santa 🎅
Deletehahahaha....i watched a lot of christmas movies myself, i do enjoy them. they make me smile "and i love smiling"!!! i like your photographing set up!!
ReplyDeleteHey Debbie - Much thanks. They are fun to watch. I'll sneak in a few more before the year is over. Happy Christmas!
Deletewe have watched a lot of television and we have had a lot of nice outings. i like the minions, i think that is what they are called. happy 2026, i hope we continue to check in on each other!!!
DeleteThat's them, yes. Minions. They are fun to shoot. For sure to keep checking in on each other. Here's to lots of fun adventures and photography in 2026!
DeleteOh goodness, I watched so many Christmas movies this year. I love them. All the pretty, festive decor. Really makes me happy. I hope you have a happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove that you enjoy them too, Leslie! Wishing you a yummy 2026 - where did the year go?
DeleteI won't win the candy canes but I loved the remark! Hopng your Christmas was very happy and that the rest of the season is too.
ReplyDeleteHey Jeanie! Wishing you a fun 2026! Looks like you had fun with the gingerbread house, baking and those hats were cute. Great table setting too. Happy 2026.
DeleteHmmm. I'm guessing I wont' be the winner since I do not know what movie that line came from... I've watched a lot of Hallmark movies but what I really wanted to watch was ELF and Frosty. I missed them each time they aired. I do hope you had a wonderful Christmas Ivy... hugs.
ReplyDeleteHey there Shugster. Just got back from your page. I hope you're resting well and enjoying some down time after a fun time with your family. Is there a way to watch ELF and Frosty on streaming? I don't know which ones offer that. Could buy it on digital and have it year-round too. That's a fun thing.
DeleteWishing Sam lots of good healing into 2026 - If I can be of ANY help with alternative foods and/or ingredients, please stop in and ask. I'm an alternative baker, it's what I do. Happy to help if I can. I get that strain of not being able to eat many different things. Been there.
Love and huggs to you both.
No idea what movie that is from. So no Candy canes for moi.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a lovely Christmas time.
Happy New Year!
Hi Dixie! The name of the movie is Becoming Santa. Yes, lovely time here as we are on an 11-day Christmas Staycation. Really, really nice time to have a break in the world. Wishing you a fun new year. Love that little tea pot you hung. So cute.
DeleteLove the blog banner. And I am ready to make changes, too!
ReplyDeleteHey Gina! Here's to BIG changes in 2026. We got this!
DeleteLove the Candy canes! So sharp... And I've only watches The Christmas Carol, 1951 version.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
hugs
Donna
Helloooo Donna. Great to see you today. Very cool on the 1951 version. Not sure how many versions I've seen over the years but there was one that was from a writing perspective that I enjoyed. Cannot recall the name. Wishing you a fun 2026 - huggs, back.
DeleteI don't have your email address so I can't respond to your comment on my post. Thanks for stopping over.
ReplyDeleteHi Debby. I haven' had access to my email in OVER a year. Though another Blogger told me I still had it showing so I removed it. No blogger comments in email have I seen in over a year. Apologies if you answered to any of those and I didn't respond. But I haven't been able to get email in over a year. Happy Christmas to you and here's to a kickbutt 2026.
DeleteOh, I love candy canes at Christmastime. I still have some on my table for the winter season. I like that photo of Rudolph with the lights in the distance. I'm looking forward to hearing about all the changes coming for you in the new year.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Me too, Sheri. Something fun about them. Love the red and white too. Though so many other kinds on the market as well. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the holiday and a yummy New Year. 🧡
DeleteI watched Die Hard, funny now that I think of it. Xmas was naps and sleep. I put a Candy cane in my peppermint tea and it was good.
ReplyDeleteI still wanna see Die Hard. It's on my list. I think of that as a Christmas movie. Love me some peppermint tea. Hoping you're feeling much better today and here's to a fun year of photography in 2026.
DeleteHappy New Year best wishes for the coming year! 🥰
ReplyDeleteThank you, Catherine. To you as well.
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