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Yesterday I got to do some Christmas shopping - both traditional go to the store shopping and received some of my online shopping purchases.
I wanted to make this Christmas unique to others.  I didn't want to run around and just buy anything to mark names off my list.  I really want to either make something, find something unique or both. 
So far I've purchased a calendar online from Shutterfly...

You go to Starbucks  and they are using the holiday cups!  Love these things - they really do kick off the season even though you don't feel like your even in the season yet?
I've started to get some of my shopping done - I'm actually doing pretty good on my gift list.  But still as I walk through the store I think what's missing?
I remember a certain feeling you would get when the holidays...

my Aunt Joyce emailed me this picture.  I could not believe how much Chelsea looks like me! 
Starting on the left is my cousin Lisa and in front of her my sister Deb.  I don't know all the other kids except when you get to me on my Uncle Jim's lap with my cousin Michael (we just lost) sitting to his left.

I love it, just love it!

For school and for play.  She had to save $200 before I would even order it for her.  She saved her money and I put in the order and it was here within two days.  It's pretty cool too!  Wonder if I'm gonig to be switching to a Mac one day?
The first night she got it we were cracking up with her taking pictures and the way she could distort them.  Yes, I know my counters are a mess and sometimes...

Chelsea told me I have no pictures of Grandpa on my blog, so I told her I would find one and post it.  This is one of my favorite pictures of my dad and Ryan.
I remember this day and it still makes me smile.  It was my Uncle's wedding and when we arrived with Ryan my dad could not wait to get him out of my arms and walk around with him "showing him off". 
He was so proud of this boy - his...

I've only been married ONE time
I have TWO brothers
I have THREE children
I have FOUR brothers in law
It will be FIVE years since I quit smoking
SIX was the number of my family members growing up (Mom & dad, and 2 girls and 2 boys)
I like the number SEVEN, Ryan and Joel were born on the 7th day of the month.
I had my van for EIGHT years before getting my Trail Blazer
I have NINE...

I was reading on a website the other day and it took me to another and another until I didn't even know how I got where I was.  What I did find was some awesome crafts and ideas on cards, and this one that was really cool.  Making a mini folder book out of a file folder.
You have to check out her directions here - it was really easy to follow.
Here is my version, though I still need to add some...

Yesterday we cleaned out the garage so Chelsea could park her car in the garage along with mine so she doesn't have to scrape snow and ice in the winter.  While we were trying to clean out, we needed to move the basketball hoop.  Zach said he could do it.  What I didn't know was how Zach was going to move it.

He had to climb up the pole then reach out for the basket and grab onto the basket,...

I started putting together my journal for my Christmas journal since it begins on December 1st and I already know I'm not going to be home.  At least I could have the book together, though I'm still working on it.

Look at my friend Renee.  She just got back from Florida after helping with her friends wedding, favors and flowers.  Here they are at the wedding thanking her...
I just love it!