Popping in once more before I go to bed. Going to make it an early night. I was thinking that I wanted to stay up since tomorrow I go to work, and getting in a nap is difficult sometimes.....but...I'm tired.

I made some chocolate chip cookies. I also made these cookies I make every year for Christmas. I don't know if you would call it a cookie, it's Peanut Butter sandwhiched between two Ritz Crackers then dipped in chocolate. I store them in the freezer to keep them from melting. Always a treat for the holidays and very easy to make. My family has been making them for years. And that is about it for my baking talents! :lol:

Angie--I'm going to have to agree w/you that James is a keeper! :) He doesn't look like the man he really is, if that makes sense. He has this rough exterior, which most people take as him being an angry mean man, but he's really a softy who loves the littlest things. (I'm sure he'll appreciate me sharing that!) I remember this guy we worked w/at Sony.....told me that James is a big softy. I asked why. And he said.."Well, here is this huge muscled guy, who scares people but when you talk to him, he'll talk about his tiny chihuahua babies and his baby." (that baby being me) Anyway, I think picking from the Senior tree was a good choice this year. With his grandfather passing away and my grandma in the Spring. We just wanted to give back and it felt good.

Ellen--I loved the poem you wrote for Neil!! You have great talent!! My birthday is next month.....got something for me?? :) Your story of your grandmother was nice. I love hearing things that people have to say about their loved ones when they pass away. I remember smelling bread after she passed away...she was always making homemade bread. It was a good feeling in the air also when I smelt it. (that word doesn't look right...smelt?) anyway, I really do think the roses blooming is a sign. I told James about it and he was saying "Wow...really? They didn't have anything on them last week!" I'm taking a picture of it once it's fulling bloomed!

Cristi--The seniors we looked at wanted exactly what you said. Little things. One wanted a food box. Another wanted a certificate to a grocery store. Another wanted socks. So simple. And I told James we can afford to get some more....just not all like he would want. Now, if we didn't have our family to buy for, we probably could. I told him that I wanted to set up a senior fund for next year. That way we can pick a lot more than just two (or four if we get a couple more) next year. Jhanai can pick one out too. (I may have her pick one this weekend) Oh, been meaning to ask.....you mentioned that you like some Country music. Did you happen to watch the episode of Oprah when she threw a baby shower for the wifes of men in the military? There was a woman who sang a song that I loved. I want to say the name was "Daughter" or something like that, but I don't know. I don't even know the singers name. Would love to have that song.

Well I suppose I've yapped enough for the night. Been on a roll this weekend. Jhanai was w/her dad and James was at work...so I suppose I was trying to make up for all the time I'm at work! Actually I miss popping in all the time. As long as you all don't mind me just talking away! :blah: :blah: :blah:

Take Care girls and have a good night!

Cristi--I found the song.
"In my daughters eyes" by Martina McBride.

I had to find it, went searching, and found it!!

Now I can go to bed! :)