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Happy Holidays!

by on ‎12-17-2012 05:16 PM

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the McConnell House……not a creature was stirring, except for Fozzie, my newly rescued Schnauzer-Yorkie mix.  He prances out of his bed at 4:30 AM daily, ready to jingle-jangle and explore the world. He loves to mix it up with Sake (my 13 year old Chow-Shepherd Mix) It’s so wonderful how much joy a puppy brings to a home.


Fozzie Fozzie


Sake Sake


So, let me back up a bit and catch you up!  I had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends.  Fozzie-La-La-La arrived shortly thereafter to ring in the beginning of this wonderful Holiday Season.  I decked the McConnell halls on Black Friday and took the luxury of online shopping.  The “mall” thing is too much for me on Black Friday!  I have already watched my two fave holiday movies (all snuggled on the couch with my furry friends Sake and Fozzie), Love Actually and The Holiday.  Do you have a favorite holiday movie that you watch?


Xmas Tree 


Tis the season to feel such gratitude for all the blessings that we have.  Mom and I adopted 3 families this holiday.  There are nine children among those families.  Even though I have bought many special gifts this year, those family gifts will be the most gratifying part of this season for me.  Though it is done anonymously, I can only imagine their smiling, joyous faces on Christmas morning. 


Mom is the president of her local Rotary and extra busy volunteering this time of year. We laugh that she just can’t join something, she has to run it! (The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree sometimes!)  Mom and I will ring the bell for the Salvation Army through the Rotary.  We are so touched at the generosity of so many people.  It renews your holiday spirit to see the goodness in the world around us.


All of you Temp-tationistas renew my spirit and devotion to Temp-tations as well.  I am so grateful for your support, suggestions and goodwill.  I wish each and every one of you and your families a blessed holiday season and a Happy and Healthy 2013.


Join me on December 19th @ 9 AM EST for my final hour show of the year.  Make your last minute gift giving fun and easy!


Now that I have shared some of my holiday traditions, tell me, what tradition or special outing do you look forward every year?


Warmest Regards,
—Tara McConnell