I made it through the crazy week and even spent the entire day on Saturday at Sea World! What a difference it has made to see the doctor for the 6 month follow up and receive a positive report. I am on my way to complete recovery. I am feeling better every day. I have less than 5 minutes to complete this post as we are in the process of making Christmas cookies. The dough is in the fridge getting ready. I have the kids entertained with Charlie Brown's Christmas. We worked on art projects all morning and cookies this afternoon. We are in the Spirit. Aside from the 70+ degree weather and all the doors and windows open, it seems just like Christmas. I am so excited to celebrate the birth of Jesus this season. He is the reason!!

I celebrated a birthday yesterday! Thanks to everyone who called, e-mailed, sent cards, etc. If you forgot, or didn't know, no worries, even my deadbeat dad didn't remember. Oh well, he didn't make it to surgery either. It was such a welcome day! Praise God.

Love you all!! Oven's beeping and kids are screaming!