The other thread is too long, but didn't want to close it because of the awesome pics Karen posted of Paul.

Bless:
You did great with all that you and DD have done insofar as the house and plumbing, furniture. Good for you. Being frugal pays off, you get it done all at once and have a brand new updated home! WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO

Karen...My DD is officially jealous and she wants to know if you will adopt her. Not only do you live in her beloved England, but you saw Paul McCartney too.

Bushlady...The cradle and all the accessories sounds absolutely adorable. Makes me want to be a little girl again so I can have one.

Even though today is a work day and I'm supposed to start at 8:30, I slept until 11:00. (One of the perks of working from home.) I was just absolutely emotionally exhausted. I still feel as if I could go back to bed, but I need to get some things down around here so it will have to wait until tonight. I am hoping that I will be able to climb out of this emotional valley as soon as Christmas is over and rise to the peaks with beautiful views of a peaceful and joyfilled life.

On the goals front, I found the perfect purple fabric last night in my stash that I will use to make the Kindle cover for my mom. I plan to work on that this evening.

Carol: You will find that over time, the pain of your loss will lessen.

Diana: Thank you. But I'll be glad when it is over.

Bless - DH did didn't he? When we were coming out of the arena I asked him how he was going to top that next Christmas? He said he has a year to think of something. I am a very lucky woman

Diana - Thank you for keeping it open so everyone can see.

Carol - Hmmm adopt a teenage daughter er not sure about that lol. I live an hour and twenty minute drive from Liverpool too tell her she is welcome to visit.

I could talk about the concert and the Beatles in general all day so if there is anything she would like to know or if you want me to email me her some footage of the concert just inbox me. Always happy to share the love of fantastic music

i finally FINISHED the hite report all 700+ pages of it

last night i washed the bathroom rugs and did the floor and rehung the light globes.... i hate that b/c you need to remove the light bulbs to take down the globes .. it's a real pita

then i took down the globes in mike's bathroom after i swept the ceiling and walls and gave the light fixture and the med cabinet a good scrubbing. i still have the drawers and under the sink cabinet left to do in there (oh and the floors)

i went to a neighbor's to see her decorations tonight

mary

Glad to hear you got out and enjoyed yourself Mary.
You are such a hard worker. Do you ever take a day or two off?
Great going on the Hite report! WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO that was a long book.

Have the last two gifts to wrap today. Gave the maillady her gift yesterday also.

December Goals:

Participate in Community Events:
*craft/trade show DONE
*parent training DONE
*music at the mall
*sleigh rides
*make bake sale items

Hobbies:
*bookmobile
*scrapbook wkend
*xstitch
*make cards PROGRESS

Health/Fitness:
*have girls try on skates
*get new skates (probably) for at least one girl
*KUB DONE

Girls' activities:
*Concert
*gymnastics
*4H
*girl scouts
*teacher gifts ALMOST DONE

Friends:
*cookie exchange
*Fri lunches
*send cards
*several bdays
*call

Family:
*get gifts
*extended family dinner/gift exchange (SAT)
*DNs' bdays
*goodie trays

Cmas Holidays
*make plans


This looks a whole lot more together than I feel!

You did tons Maureen! WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO

Great to see those pictures of Paul McCartney, Karen. Glad you had a fabulous time. Of course, when the Beatles first became famous I was in my twenties and some of the songs take me right back to those days, sigh! : )

I made the little doll quilt last night. I cut some fabric too short and it turned out too small, but I found I had just enough broderie anglaise lace to add to the edge, which made it even more special.

Wrapped more presents, bought one, some still to buy!

Your granddaughter is going to love her gift Bushlady!