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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,
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,
Lisa 
Hi Randy,
way to go Cheryl!!! That's great!
Im getting my travel mode in to drive up there for my baby fix!!! I'll be in the Asphalt jungle for about three weeks!!!!
Vinnie says its Grammy time!!!!!
Carla
Been up for a short while. Need to get my backside in gear. Off to B-fast soon and then church. We have tickets to see Mannheim Steamroller later today.
Way to go Cheryl
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Sunday again and all is well. Cheryl was down 9 pounds on Tuesday from her 12/11 weigh in.
How y'all doin'?
Randy
So you have been forgiven?
It is Small Business Saturday. Please shop at those Ma and Pa businesses today. Those are what built this great country of ours.
After battleing Menard's yesterday morning, Morgan and I went to IHop. Then home . After she went to her Dads, I made one batch of chocolate covered prezels. I want ot get some white chocolate bark to finish the second batch.
Today, I need to go to get food, then I am heading to our downtown area to go to one of 3 craft and vendor shows. Today is "Light up Streator". Craft shows, Toys for Tots, Midnite Madness, Lighting up of the park and the Lighted Parade. It looks like the weather will be good all day.
And what is on your agenda?
Hugs,
Lisa
Good afternoon Lisa and the rest of Illinois!
We had 14 for dinner yesterday. An interesting assortment, for sure. My brother came from Chicago, stayed the night and was gone before we woke this morning. No note, text or anything. We also had Amber's Aunt and her grown kids. The man brought his 16 year old daughter and Mike's Hard lemonade for her. David was on good behavior. Everyone got along well and no issues.
Tonight, Liv is having friends over for a game night and visit before she leaves.
I went to two meetings this morning, cut the rest of the meat off the turkeys and have the carcasses simmering for stock.
I will be heading down to do come reading soon.
Everyone have a lovely day!
Tell someone that you love them!
Dawn
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Hi there,
Carl and I are in Plantation Florida . We went to our friends house yesterday.
Going home today. I have to pack up for Chicago. I'm driving up on Tuesday. I'll be there for about 3 weeks. I need baby time with Vinnie.
I'm going to Alabama first.
I hope the snow stays away!!!!. Carka
I never get my fill of turkey. I will make it several times a year. I usually get a bone in breast with rib meat. It is very easy to make. I do not make all of the sides when I make it. I will usually only make smashed tators or stuffing or a veggie of some sort (never all of them - too much food). I freeze the carcus for making soup at a later time.
We are walking down the street to Radio Shack to PU a grab bag gift and then will walk over to a favorite local bar/restaurant on Lake Delton that serves the most incredible cheese burger soup and we will share of bowl of that.
Until then I am enjoying a cup of coffee with SF chocolate creamer.
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Good Morning!
Did you get your fill of turkey with all the trimmings yesterday? I was very good. I took a small teaspoon of everything, and did not go back for any seconds. I was able to resist the rolls too. BTW, I didn't even finish my plate.
Today, I am breaking my rule of not shopping on this day. Hubert seen a few things he needs at Menard's, so, I am taking Morgan and we are going over there this morning.
What is on your agenda?
Hugs,
Lisa
