Tuesday Roll Call

Good Morning,

Christmas countdown has begun. I am hoping to be done with wrapping this weekend. Then the following weekend will be devoted to baking cookies. The last weekend before Christmas, I will be baking mini breads for work buddies and to give for treats to take home on Christmas Eve. At least, that is my plan.

Otherwise, everything is good. What are you up to?

Hugs,

Hello everyone

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I came back to work with a ton to do.  I can take days off without paying for it....LOL.

Yes the count down begins.  Luckily most of my stuff is done.  I have to buy gift boxes and bags...I rarely wrap gifts anymore.  I have to go buy candy and chocolate for that additional extra for people's gifts.  I have to do some baking...although not as much as usual.  I have a special request for my homemade chocolate chip cookies from Amanda.  I will make and ship to her.  And a pound cake I will make for a Christmas party at my place this weekend.  That's about it....I think???

That is all the shopping I have left to do for Christmas. 

As for my party.  Well for the first time ever I opted to go out of town for Christmas.  So since I will be gone for Christmas I am having an early Christmas party at my place.  I am making all Italian.  Yummy. 

Mini breads sound yummy too.

Well back to work...have a nice day all.

Good morning Lisa and the rest of Illinois!

I was out of the house all day yesterday so no Cyber deals for me.  We focus on Todd's birthday before we begin Christmas around here.  His birthday is this Friday.  I picked up his gift yesterday and want to go to the Hallmark store for his cards.  We always do one funny and one "mushy" card.

I got Liv to the airport after her visit and she is back in the nice weather.  (70's)  She will be back on the 12th for a month.  It was good to have her home.  Last Friday night, she had friends over for a game night and they filled the house with laughter and life.  SO Fun!

I went to IKEA for the soft toys that were on sale at half price.  I got a cute kangaroo for Riley (with a baby in the pouch!) and a shark for Liv.  I also got a cute little kitty and cupcake set for my niece.  Tea lights were also on sale so I got a bunch. 

Today, I am doing a few things here at home then I need to decide how to spend the rest of the day.  I would like to finish my book, but I'm not sure yet.

Everyone have a great day!

Hi There,

I matted some Crostitch I made to take with me tomorrow. I am finally getting out of here. I'm going to Lake City first to see my friend. Then to Alabama. I'll get to Chicago on Saturday.

I hope the drive will be free of storms!!!

Carla

Hello Everyone!

I cant believe how organized everyone is!  You all are making me feel guilty!  I have hardly begun to think about Christmas.  I am just now starting to think of ideas for presents.  Somehow I think I have plenty of time.  I am delusional!  

We had a very nice thanksgiving at my sister's Barb's house.  It was her 68th birthday as well.  My niece and nephew and their kids were all there so we had the two girls and Enzo there.  It was great to see the kids again.  I havent seen Enzo for about 2 years and the girls for almost a year.  Needless to say, everyone has changed!  It is so hard when they all live a distance!

Barbara is now a year older than when my dad was when he died.  That is really an eye opener.  So hard to get my head around.  I hate to think we are all getting old.  

Gage came just before Thanksgiving.  It was so good to see him again. He is doing so great.  He is still making all A's in college.  He will be going to Japan on a trip with his college in the spring.  We are so proud of him.  I keep telling Rick he is too good of a kid.  He just never gets into trouble, he always is either studying or working at a job.  This kid needs to loosen up and have fun!  

Work is a zoo and busier than ever.  It has not let up.  I guess we just keep loosing people and they are not replacing people so those left just keep picking up the pieces.  There is no down time anymore. 

The cats are doing their lovely entertaining.  They keep us laughing.  Claude is on the lam right now.  He escaped as I was coming inside from work.  He will stay awol for a couple of hours and then come home.  The onery devil! 

Everyone sounds busy but happy!

Have a good week.