Yes I am UP.... still in jammies though.. as usual.... I have to check here first before I start my day! I have NO idea what direction I'll go today, but I'm sure I'll be headed down to sewing room!
Lois.. Never heard of a Foodie Grill! Might have to check that out! I'm still trying to figure out what to get DIL Sara---and my Kevin is NO help at all! Glad your finger is on the way to recovery! OUCH!
Jana.... Your decorations sound amazing. Would LOVE to see pictures! I love Nutcrackers too, but don't dare start collecting anything else! My kids would have a fit! A while ago I was at a WM that had Rowenta irons for $38. I am kicking myself that I didn't get 2 while I was there. I think they just don't last long because we use them so much.. "Normal" folks don't iron like we do.
Becca... Can't believe Asa and Ezekiel are TWO already! Yikes that time went fast. They have older children too right? Such an exciting time for all of them with Christmas coming!
Flo... Glad you got into Dr. Hope you will be feeling GREAT in no time!
Chriss… Thank you! I do have so much fun doing SS and this year has been GREAT! If you would like some snow... I'd be happy to send you mine! Though I can't complain... it has been bad and MN does an awesome job of plowing and de-icing the roads.. And I have my wonderful neighbor who does my drive way.
Judi.... Great Idea for giving cash. I would love to send $$ to my Canada kids but then they'd have to go to the bank and exchange! Maybe that wouldn't be so bad though... with exchange rate they'd get about $120 (C) for $100. US. When I was little my Aunt Ida (with the toffee) made all of us a little ornament and some how attached money to it. I still have those ornaments on my tree.
Maryz….. I'm sure I'll be in the sewing room today.. can't decided if I'll ignore the messes first or clean up first. I do need to look around in my FQ stash to pay a small gambling debt
I'm working on 3 little elf skinnies for Sara's sister Katie for her 3 little boys. They are all sewn but need the borders, then I'll back 'em and quilt ''em, and bind 'em. would like to finish this week. thanks a LOT for telling me about the skinnies on sale!!! 
Had to go look of course and now they are in my cart!Sherry.... Wasn't SS so much fun! This sure was a great year and I am honored to be the Hostess. That's one thing I don't have in my décor, a Nativity Scene. I remember as a kid ours was always on the fireplace mantel and it stayed up until January 7th, when Mom brought in the Wise Men. Since the Feast of the Ephinany celebrates their arrival in Bethlehem.
Guess I better get in gear... For sure need more coffee ... then I'll get to work around here. My tree is up and I started wrapping gifts last nite... got distracted of course so need to finish that and get boxes ready to go to PO tomorrow!
Wishing you all a Terrific Tuesday
Vel