It's back to work we go.

Chris got a call today that they need him to work in Salmon Creek Pharmacy department tomorrow. So he will be 8:30 to 5:00 we think. After two days off I will work one last day before Christmas. And the girls will both be working tomorrow as well. Thank you God for jobs.... but who is going to clean the house? lol.

Today we finished up last minute shopping and wrapping, made chex mix and did some sewing, lots of laundry and tried to clear off the dining room table yet again. Now to give Wilson a bath and a new blanket and I will be ready for Jonathan and Tonia to come (well maybe closer anyway).

Tomorrow we also have to drive Wilson to the vet to get his shots. Fun Fun.

See you all soon. Jan

We survived the slumber party and even managed to get some sleep. Laura, Teresa, Grandma Ruth and I all invaded Susie's house and joined Linda for a card making party. Our cards had much more variety since we borrowed some of their supplies and ideas. It was great fun. We all sucessfully completed several cards and/or to/froms.

We are very happy that Chris was able to climb up on the roof and fix our ailing antena so we now are able to get Channel 8 and the others are coming in much better as well. Thank you Chris! Now if there was only something interesting to watch on TV we could watch it. Lol. (We couldn't quite handle The sound of Music or the christmas specials so Teresa and I watched the Gilmore Girls 3rd season.)

I finally finished decorating the last of the gingerbread men and they are ready for the freezer until next week since we've eaten many the past few days. It sounds like we will have plenty of deserts over christmas.

I’m glad it’s Friday.

After working four days this week I am ready for the weekend. I have been making cookies in my “spare time”. We have presents under the tree and cookies so we are almost ready for people to stop by. Tonight is Teresa’s Christmas sleepover although they don’t sleep much. Laura is housesitting for my coworker so we don’t see much of her for a few days. We did get to watch the Apprentice finale with her. Tomorrow we are having a card making party with Linda and Grandma Ruth and Laura. Hopefully Teresa can stay awake for it as well.

Chris’s arm continues to improve and he is back to playing guitar. He has practice for a new worship band on Thursdays and he led worship at home group Tuesday. He went to Cathlamet on Monday and a Christmas party with Kaiser Sunnyside on Thursday. We have a party together on Tuesday with our home group with a white elephant gift exchange. We can hardly wait till everyone comes home to celebrate.

A busy fun weekend

Laura arrived home late Friday. It is good to have her home.
Saturday Laura, Teresa and Jan went to Suzie Meyers with Linda and did sewing and arts stuff. Then we came home and decorated our tree and then went to see The Chronicles of Narnia.

Sunday we went to Church and were given tickets for the Blazer game tonight so Chris and I went to that and the girls went to Andrea's. We also got some Christmas wrapping done.

To do list:
*Chris to Dr. Greene for post op..............Done (His brace is off and he is gradually to increase his activity. No lifting over 10 pounds for now.)

* Christmas shop..............................In progress. Got two more presents. Only one more to go!

* Buy foam to make cushions for rocker........Done

*Finish Healthworks tape

*Finish Christmas mailing

*Make up bed for Laura

*Clean up a little outside ie hoses etc.

*Get tree from the attic