Hi ladies,

Sassy - the house looks great! Two kitchens, 2 laundries, plus the cottage out back, as Sue said, you could rent it, and still have room for your mom.

Sue - I'm done shopping, except for stocking stuffers for Neal. All I've got so far is a pair of Foster Grant shades. He'll look cute in them. My sister said it snowed a little Fri. night, late, but I was in bed and didn't see it.

Mindee - ahh, I remember the days of wanting to be called Jane instead of Mommy all day long, lol. Sounds like you had so much fun, and I hope you guys get to do it again soon.

Trish - WooHoo, I am so happy for you, getting a new laptop from your honey. That's such a nice gift. Now you can post here all the time!

Marti - you're turning into a gym bunny, girl! I think it's great he's getting you started, and before you know it, you'll be walking in there with no qualms at all.

Jules - glad you're better.

Today was so busy, and I've got to get a shower yet. Tomorrow's Neal's birthday, so the kids and grands will be here for cake and ice cream after supper. I made his favorite - angel food with chocolate frosting. I make it in a 9x13 pan, then turn it out onto a cake taker.

Have a good one, ladies.

Evening ladies...

Just colored my hair and thought that I would pop in for a quick hello. I need to get a workout in tonight since I haven't made time for that yet.

Sassy--I love that house! And the price! Amazing! Wish we had prices like that here in Oregon.....if you're able, I would definitely snatch it up! I just love the floors and it's so spacey! I may just have to move there to find such a deal!

Jane--Gym bunny? You're just too funny. Congrats on the 1/2lb down. Hey...with the holidays here...losing anything at all is worth celebratin'!! Keep up the good work! Tell Neil Happy Birthday for me....and please clue me in....what exactly is a cake taker? A plate?

Trish--Hurray for the new laptop! That's a great gift! I'm having a hard time figuring out what to get my hubby. He has everything, so what in the world do I get someone who has it all??? Have fun w/the new toy and post often!

Mindee--The gym we go to has a daycare. I thought that was pretty cool. It used to be called 24hr fitness, then they changed it to OZ fitness. Not sure is ALL 24hr fitness's changed the name or just this one. I like it even though walking in is very intimidating. It's HUGE! I'm used to small and cozy!

Sue--Mmmmm....spice cake sounds good! I love fresh out of the oven baked goods. Doesn't matter what it is! I haven't done any baking this year. Wanting to though, just not sure when I'll have the time. Maybe it's best that I don't!

Jules--I'm glad that you're feeling better. How is Terri doing? Is she ready to have that baby yet?? Make sure that there are tons of photos when the baby does arrive. Has she picked out a name yet? (I may have missed that news if she has)

MaryKate--Aww what a sweet thing to send to Erik. I'm sure he'll love it especially knowing it came from home made special just for him. I love that name Tallie....I've never heard it before, so cute, either way you spell it! Many hugs for your sister! I'm sorry to hear that, I will keep her in my thoughts!

Cristina--I've always wanted to try the M&M's website and order some for DD. She'd either love them or think I was crazy for getting them. Hubby on the other hand would love them! May have to surprise him for his birthday!

Angie--Where are you girl? Come back and tell us all about your busy day! (You are way to busy just so you know!) I can't even begin to imagine!

Hello to the rest of you girls!

Well tomorrow is Monday. The beginning of another darn work week. I go in early tomorrow again, but this time I scheduled it early. Jhanai has her Choir program at the Hult Center and it starts at 7:00. Cannot miss that. I just love seeing her on stage. She's beautiful!

Ok...time to work out.

Hugs to you all and have a good Monday!

Hi ladies!

Late night again, yawwwwwwwwwwn......

I had ordered Border's gift cards for Erik (he wants to take books with him), but they didn't come on Saturday, so will have to mail his box later this week...

Shayla went to my son's apartment so his girlfriend could dye her hair purple So Tim and I power wrapped gifts and now there are a bunch of pretty packages under the tree.

Sassy -- that house sounds like it might work out very well for you, especially with your mom My son and his gf did like you and your DH and got themselves a TV for Christmas.

Marti -- how nice to be able to spend time at the gym with your sweetie! And sounds like he is the perfect personal trainer, very encouraging.

Trish -- a new laptop, wow! Great present, and I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

Cristina -- the Christmas party was great -- Tali had a blast, even sat on Santa's lap, and we weren't sure she would, she is very shy.

Mindee -- sounds like a great date night, I love pool and pinball

Jane -- well, on her birth certificate, it's "Natalya" But on all the gift tags we wrote "Tali". So Sue's guess was very close!

OK, promised Tim I'd get to bed at a decent hour, so hello to all the rest, and g'nite now ladies!

Talk to you soon,
MK

hello ladies....how is every one doing?

nothing new on this end......just checking my email and putzing around online! we have come to an agreement to start our Christmas shopping for next year after the first of the year that way we know that we have stuff for them.....and we will get some good deals hopefully!

Sue~ Great job on getting the walk in! I will keep your mom in my thoughts and prayers for her test on Wednesday.

Sassy~ The house looks great! If I lived down there, and was approved I would take it! But alas, I live in the frozen tundra, better known as Michigan, so you are safe there!

Jane~ It was so great to be called Mindee, and not mommy! But of course every one was asking where they were at. And seeing there faces when they noticed that we were back at the sitters house was priceless! Happy Birthday to Neal!!

Marti~ I am not sure about the name change either. I am not even sure if there are any 24 hour fitness centers here in MI! I have never worked out in a gym....unless you count the weight room at my high school my freshman year! But I would love to check one out, although I get very self conscious with Tommy watching me work out, so I am not too sure about going to a big gym......just yet!

MK~ I love to play pool as well! I wasn't that great at the pinball.....but I blew Tommy away on the Frogger game! I have been meaning to start going to bed earlier then when I have been, so I am going to take your lead and finish up on the computer and head to bed at a decent hour.

I heard Brandon being a seal a little bit ago, so it looks like his Croup is showing up for this Winter/Holiday season. Marissa has started in with a cough as of Saturday night/Sunday morning. Logan, so far.....knock on wood, hasn't done anything......but the way him and Brandon switch cups constantly it won't be long! My throat has been scratching since Friday night/Saturday morning.....so I think the sickies have found us this year.