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We went out with the Helsel's since they are in town for the holidays.  They are heading back to Florida on Sunday so we were running out of days to get together.  With days off for Christmas then off again at the weekend I can't seem to keep track of what day it actually is.
We had a lot of fun and shared a lot of laughs.  Don is always full of funny stories and he and Joel hit it off the first...

Day 29

out with Grandma and the Helsels

I read this over at Melody's blog and thought what a great idea.  Along the lines of the grateful journal - this is to just reflect over this Christmas holiday. 
And so here are my top five... what are yours?
The cookie exchange over Deb's house.  Filled with food, friends and laughter it sure was a day to remember.  This year at our table sat Lisa H, Rose, Lisa M, Mary L, Mom, Kim and myself. ...

Day 28

one of my favorite treats!

Day 27
Back to work and working out

I've been spending the last couple weeks inbetween planning for the holidays sneaking down to play with my Work in Progress kits.  Finally today I had a little more time to play!
Here's a little peak at some of the stuff I've been working on...
January main kit - Scenic Route papers & stickers and plain chipboard

Project kit - Acrylic album

stay tuned...

or goals as some would say...
I've been thinking about this a lot lately.  Things I want to change about me, about my life.  Not just the usual "lose weight" (although it is on my list).  I want to work on things that will make a better me as a wife, mother, friend.  What things come to mind when I think of this?
Talk less, listen more scheduling more time out with mom, Deb and friends (luncheons,...

doing some Christmas shopping.  Which I haven't had the chance to do in a couple years now because of working at the store. 
Yesterday Deb mentioned heading out for a couple hours this morning and I thought it would be fun.
We spent most of our time at Target where they still had lots of supplies.

Cute tags, bags and cards for next year were just some of the things that I picked up.
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Day 26
Check out this wonderful treat that Chel got me for Christmas!

Since quitting smoking almost 5 years ago, peppermints have become one of my favorite treats!