Monday night

Hi Ladies!

The news has been no different here.  Sad, sad and sad:(  I just can't even imagine.  Even worse is everyone is going to be jumpy.  On tonight's news, there was a lockdown when an umbrella was mistaken for a gun.  And everyone I seem to know on Facebook wants to home school their kids.

Trudy -- So sorry the year is still "giving".  I can totally relate to car issues, unfortunately.  Agree that you shouldn't send gifts, even if you had money, when they didn't acknowledge the last ones.  Very cool to win VLT's contest.  My mom sponsors a dog from North Shore.  Great organization.  Hope you enjoy the book.

Donna - Love the pics.  The window definitely seems appropriate.  And yes, I hugged my girls:)  Glad you were able to get some errands done - rain and all.  Its been rainy here the last two days.  Very dreary.  Its a light rain, so its not too bad.  And its better than snow!

DonnaH -- Glad you made it back!  Looks like its been busy for you.  Hope you are able to stop again soon.

Sandi --  Did you ever hear anything on the other job?  I agree, a letter either way would be nice.

So today I was off from work - my last vacation day.  Friday we will have our office party in the afternoon, so a short week for me!  I can't wait until Friday, with having Christmas week off.  I am pretty much done shopping, so that's a plus.  Have to get a phone for Aurora, but I will do that this weekend.  Now I just have to see if I need boxes/bags to put the gifts in - lol.  Amelia was nice enough to offer her wrapping services for all gifts except hers - and you bet, I will be taking her up on that offer!

Got an informative email today from Amelia's band teacher.  She said Amelia wasn't a practice Friday (I asked her - she "forgot" her horn.  Really?  How convenient considering she went home with Ashley after school).  She also said Amelia is highly talented and is pretty sure she has perfect pitch.  Said she should have a bright future playing.  How awesome is that?  Amelia thinks I bug about her practicing before - lol!

Haven't been reading.  Don't know what it is.  Just not in the mood.  Maybe its everything else going on.  Plan on reading some over Christmas though.  But now, off to bed.  Have to go back to work tomorrow - booooo.

Have a great week everyone:-)

Amanda