We survived Christmas. All went well and the kids enjoyed all their gifts. I got pics w/ Richard's parents and a 4 generations pic w/ my mom and gma. It wasn't the best pic ever, but I've been trying to get one for months, and this was the best I could do. I also put a bunch on Flikr.
I got the house all put back together today. I finally, after all these years, got all my decorations organized and in real plastic containers. They are even all red & green so I will know what they are w/out having to read the top. All my poor ornaments have been wrapped in paper towels and in different cardboard boxes. I actually lost one big box for 3 years. It had our good stockings in it. Well it mysteriously appeared in the attic right in front of where you go down the stairs! That is just pitiful. No more! I'm organized and color coordinated!
We are trying to head to Branson this weekend. We have to wait for Rich to get off work, so it will be late(oh the joy of being back at the funeral home).
I bought a new marker board for the schoolroom at A-Z this week. I also found the Desk Apprentice fromStaples for $20. I just love to snoop around A-Z. We also stocked up on big blankets for .99 each. They are great for the dog, covering furniture, anything you might need.
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We finally went to get a Christmas tree this week. We went to the farm in Rudy on what had to be the coldest day in the last couple of weeks. We very hurriedly picked a tree and brought it home. Well, if you will notice, the picture at the farm, the tree looks nice and straight. When we got it home and in the living room, that poor thing was leaning BAD. It grew sideways! Oh well, we did the best we could in making it look better. At least it has character!

We had our "SSC" Christmas party today. The kids had a blast. They decorated stockings, made ornaments and decorated Christmas tree tshirts. Then we stuffed the stockings with all kinds of goodies. Naturally, we ate lots of cute food too! We love our group of friends!!!

Twilight

Well, I finally went to see Twilight today. Yes, I went alone, but that is okay-nice and peaceful couple of hours!

I must say, it didn't do much for me. Of course, movies are never as good as the book, but I had pictures in my head of all these people and no one measured up for me. I almost laughed out loud when I saw Carlisle for the first time. They kind of cheesed it up too much. If I had written the book, I wouldn't have liked the end product of the movie, but I didn't write them or I would be living in a larger house by now :)

Now, will I see the next movie when it comes out-of course. It is fun to escape for little while-wether reading or watching.

We went to see The Wizard of Oz this weekend put on by the high school students. I was blown away by the professionalism of the whole thing. They did an outstanding job!

Rachel had her first basketball game of the season. She is playing in a new league this year and she needs to make some adjustments. This is more rough than she is used to so she is going to have to toughen up a bit. I"m sure she is up to it. Of course, my mom blames me for not feeding her enough-enough being junk food to bulk her up! What can I say, Rachel is a salad/fruit eater! She may be skinny,but she is healthy!

Giveaway

My new favorite site, Southern Plate, is having a giveaway of beauty products, so run on over and check it out!