“Never underestimate your power to change yourself. Never overestimate your power to change others.”- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Had to post, so ya know I'm not all about the House Mouses!Although, that wouldn't be a 'bad' thing!

I've honestly been making cards like a crazy woman
Saturday I watched Bridesmaids.
I think the best parts were on the advertisements, cause I sure didn't like it!?

I had a meeting Monday, yup, the countdown is on!
8 more meetings & I'm stepping down off the FCSS board!
I will have been on it for 10 years....that's enough!

A meeting this afternoon, for the volunteer Handi Van drivers.
I'm not on the Handi Van committee anymore, since I left the OFH!
And supper with a gf since I will be in town anyway!

I will just be a member of Friends of the Manning Library, and do the odd volunteer job for different organizations until I want to spend my time on something else!

Weather's been lovely during the day!
It stays light later! Yay!

I'm going to work on Bryan & Laceys treats this weekend....think Bakerella (Red Velvet Cupcakes), and these Stuffcakes I found here, they sound so awesome, and maybe some little chocolate cheesecakes!
My new addition to the craft room should arrive sometime too! I'll take a picture!

The O/S's in Panama City!
V & S are off to a hockey game in the city on the weekend!

I've made cards for Mother's Day; these are for Lynnettes stash for SAS4K's (Canada):

I've made cards for Father's Day for the stash:

I've also made some Easter cards I must not have taken a picture of (WTH!), and a few others!

Sympathy, Thinking of You......I tell ya.....I've been busy!

Better go!
My 'I'm up insanely early' has turned into 'I must get ready for work!'
Have a great rest of the week people, and TGIF for tomorrow!

Talk to ya later!
Ta ta for now!

Family is not an important thing, it's everything.--Michael J. Fox

Friday December 16/2011
This might take a few days to write!
Did Daddy & Me at the library last night!
Always a blast!
Except for one rude child....about 5.
Are there rude 5 year olds?
She was at the computer writing a letter to Santa with her dad.
Child, "What are you doing here?"
Me: " I'm helping this little boy write a letter to Santa."
Child: "My dad's helping me."
Me: "I see that, you're very lucky."
Child: "Why're you helping him?"
Me: "His dad is helping his sister right now."
Child: "Why're you here?"
Me: "I'm helping Santa with his 'NAUGHTY LIST!"
Too much!? Nough said!
This is the site we use, case you're interested!
The letter writing is the first box on the left undet the Santa video!
It says new, but we've been doing this for about 5 years!

Going home to make my cabbage rolls.
Hopefully Ray got the tree to the house!
It's in a storage trailer across the yard!
Normally I'd go drag it across, but we have no snow, and I don't want to wreck the duffle bag it's in!
It's too heavy for me to carry!
I got a lot to do this weekend!

My poor friend T at the OFH!
Her grandpa died this week.
She texted me Tuesday.....'I got a trip to Peace River with the seniors tomorrow, can you go?'
I had to say no! I did give her a couple names though!
T texted me Wednesday morning.....'I've got the light drive planned for tonight, can you go?'
I texted back.....'Change the light drive to next Tuesday, I'll be in town anyway, I'll take them then.'
Such a big help I am!
Apparently the light drive is changed, but I don't know what to!
The funeral was today, I'll talk to her this weekend!

Sunday, December 18, 2011
Well, I think everything's under control!
Cabbage rolls are made, the Peanut Squares & Christmas Trees (that's what they're called) are made!
The tree is up!
The Nativity is UP!
Got a million little things done!
Sugar Cookie dough will be made today; for tomorrow!
B & L's December treats will be put together today...to be dropped off tomorrow!
The vacuming might get done today!
Floors will be washed about Thursday!

Here's a picture of the Christmas Tree cookies.

And this is them with the snow on top!

SU had an awesome sale; it's probably still going on, I know I ordered things I couldn't live without!
The glossy paper!? Not on sale, but ordered it to try the wax paper technique again!
I gave over half the package to a friend making a calendar!

Kalen doesn't have his Christmas card, or his parcel......... the tracking link says it was delivered Friday! Told him to get on it!

I might get a nap in today.....here's to wishful thinking!
I've been trying to find my Baked French Toast recipe for either Saturday or Sunday morning!

I've got some cards on the go, pretty sure they're nothing you guys wanna see until after Christmas!

Got dinner out with the GF's Tuesday & Wednesday! (Different GF's!)
Maybe the light drive with the seniors Tuesday...then my calendar is clear until the Casino the 28th & 29th!
Gotta work in there somewhere too!

V & S will be here Friday night.
Got the menu planned for the big day!

I did find this site for you though, good stuff here!
They're wise words......everyone should think about them this time of year!
And all year!

Better go!
Have a great week everyone!

Ta ta for now!