We picked up Benjamin from school and took him to Cici's pizza for lunch. That boy sure likes his desserts! Amazing that he is so skinny!

Afterwards, we brought him home to help us put up Christmas decorations and he was such a big help! He cheerfully got the toy soldiers out of the shed and really wanted the angel out as well which I hadn't planned on doing but am glad we did. I have to say that his visit was a real joy! Loved how he picked out things and where he wanted to put them--some times good choices and some times not but was very understanding and willing to make changes. Anyway, the outside of the house looks pretty good--the inside still needs lots of work!

Later we took him to his tai kwon do class--sure I've misspelled that! How interesting. He is one of three Tiny Tigers. The class is 1/2 hr. long and the teacher is very interesting. With these young ones, he teaches kindness, respect, and manners as well as self-defense. There is a tenderness and caring about this man as well that was quite evident as he gently disciplined. I'd say that although Mr. Pak's class is expensive, it is probably very worth it and have noticed much improvement in Benjamin.

Later we went out to eat with Jeff & Jenn and then went to the city park for a hayride and Christmas lights. It was a full day!

Yesterday involved with meetings and a little shopping. Trying to round up gifts. Tired when I got home and after resting mixed up 4 more batches of cookies--a double batch of biscotti, maccaroons that did not come off the foil well--probably should have buttered it first!--lemon drop cookies that will be made today and made some ginger snaps that turned out pretty tastey--actually made with bacon grease!

Today I'll try to finish Project 3 and try to get on to making Christmas dresses as well as baking the lemon drops and making the toffee. I've requested that we pick up Benjamin (another first!) for help in making the "kissed" cookies on Wednesday so he'll be here when his parent's come over for supper. That will probably be the end of the cookie baking and and I can start packing them up for shipping! That would be great! Meanwhile, there's a lot of work to be done on the Christmas card.

Weather here is awful--too warm! 72 at 6AM! I'm in shorts the 2nd of December! And humid too--might actually turn on the a/c when I make the toffee later! Bring on the cold! And the forecast isn't much better! Yuck! But it is better than the ice and snow they've experienced in Chicago! Guess I shouldn't complain!

Peace!

Carol