I love the animations you've all put on here. We've sure got the Crhistmas spirit.
Emmy!!!! - How are ya? Heh-heh.....nice to see you FINALLY......
Your husband does the same thing mine does....takes the kids "out" for the day when I've got alot of things to do around the house except I think they'd like YOUR place to go quite a bit more. What a nice way to "get out of the house".......and I'm impressed! TURKEY dinner already.....and it's not even Christmas day. Heh-heh......you're such a good Mommy.
Tara - I agree, Aunts are for spoiling little girls and boys/nieces and nephews.
I like to throw in some McDonals coupons ......it's "kind of" for the Mom's and Dad's too. Might help out on a busy day......Bill and I did our last bit of shopping for our own kids last night. Before leaving the mall....we stopped at Ruby Tuesdays for a beer and some apps......while sitting there....I told him that I know we can't do it now but all I want is a plain wedding band...that's it...nothing will ever replace the originals that were stolen (don't even ask....when I can talk about it without bursting into tears...I'll tell you all what happened to them). Anyway, he said "ok, let's go to Mayors RIGHT NOW and get one". I was flabbergasted.....so we did and before he put it on my finger, we renewed (sp?) our vows right there in the store. The sales woman cleaned both his and mine first, then handed him mine and me his and we then said a quick little something. It was really special. 14 years.....soon to be 15! Wow.....it's really gone fast and I still love him so much. I'm very lucky but then I have to take SOME of the credit for picking the right guy, don't I?
Anyway Tara, I'm sure you'll enjoy that nice break from work. Use your time wisely and HAVE ALOT OF FUN!
Michelle - You've got ALOT of running around to do! Wow.....hang in there. We left for Pa. the day/morning after Christmas 2 yrs. ago at 4:30am and came back Jan. 2nd. It was the first time Li'l Billy saw snow and the first time in quite a few years that Bill, Jackie and I had seen it. It was really nice for Christmas to throw some snow balls and smoosh Bill in the snow.
Heh-heh. Our neighbors just asked us if Jackie (now 13) could go with them to Disney the day after Christmas until Jan. 2nd to help with their 2 year old daughter. Melissa (Mommy) is pregnant with her second and this will enable them to out to dinner at night or whatever. I think it will be great fun for Jackie and they're paying her very well.......I'm a little nervous for her but that's just me. She babysits for them all the time and they'll all be together for most of the time.....it will be nice for Nick and Melissa to be able to go on the rides they want while Jackie watches Morgan and then Jackie will be able to go on also. I'm sure she'll have a blast. She really is a good kid....even if she is a bit bit***.....just like her Mom ......at times.
Well, my coffee of cup is empty and it's almost time for the farrier to be at the barn to trim Missy's feet so this Mommy's got to hit the road....I'll "see" you all later.....have a GREEEEEAAAAAAT day!!!!
Hugs to you all and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!