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1. No, we will NOT open gifts early. 
2. I remember making cookies at the old kitchen table. 
3. I watched the steam rising from the hot cup of coffee (or tea) and thought: Life is good.
4. Having faith and watching him work I know everything is going to be okay.
5. I'll take today and make it as productive as possible.
6. Things all worked out the way they should... at least...

Every year the kids pick out an ornament or I find one that has something to do with what they are into that year.  
Its fun looking back at all the fads the kids went through. Zach was into cowboys for several years, Chelsea into boy bands like Nsync and one of the earlier ornaments I have of Ryan's is Aladdin - it was one of his favorites, my sister got it for him.

 

Both Chelsea...

I spent the day yesterday in Michigan with my mom, sister, Brenda and Debbie doing some shopping and checking out Debbie's store one last time before it closes for good!
We had so much fun shopping and both Debbie and Brenda surprised my mom by purchasing a coat she tried on... we could not get a picture of my mom without her busting into tears...
 
Then we went back to the store to meet up with...

Finally got a chance to take some pictures of my December Daily.  I'm almost caught up to the day but didn't get pictures yet of all the days and still want to add some embellishments.
Here's a couple of the days I've completed
 
let the decorating begin....
  
Our tradition of shopping one day every year with my mom and sister begins with a Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks!

  I cracked...

found on yahoo...
5 Behaviors of Manipulative 
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Many of us like to think the best of people.  We like to think that they shoot straight and are forthright in their intentions.  We also like to believe that they will ask for what they...

the weekend fun continued on Sunday when Deb and I went to Trish's mother/daughter gingerbread decorating.  Yep, that's right mother daughter and I didn't have my daughter!  She was back at school studying for finals which while I wanted her with me, was where she belonged!
I did get some great pictures of the other  guests...

Love this picture of Molly working on her house! 
 
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Christmas is always the busiest time of the year, but sometimes the busiest times are also when you have the most fun!
This past week we didn't make it to Michigan, our usual trip to shop, go to parties and visit with friends got cancelled because of the weather.  So we are hoping to fit that in this week at some point.  But filling that time was just moving down the list of things to do, like bake...

 

 

the paper ones!
I just got this punch from a quick stop in Archiver's the other day... honestly the car just automatically drove there!  I fell in love with this snowman punch and was determined to get it and use it this year!  Well I got step one done...
 
 I put them together in a few minutes

Soon they will adorn some tic tac packs and other treats.
And remember my trees? 

ahhh,...

  
1. Good times: The Holidays with family. 
2. Still decorating my home. 
3. Sleigh bells ring are ya listening.
4. Where did the time go, my kids are no longer little.
5. Once more I'm enjoying the season.
6. I wish the problems with my brother would end?
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to crafting, tomorrow my plans include cookie exchange and Sunday,...