I have gifted myself with new goodies, as well as some upcoming surprises from Hub.  I can't wait to see what he got for me.  I e-mailed my sb.com wishlist to Hub and he picked out my gifts from that.  Very cool!  I had to work a bit to find gifts for him--I am not sure I got it all right, but I know he'll appreciate my efforts.  I did find the flashlight that comes with a tripod for hands free work. 

I am starting to get sick--stuffy nose, sore throat, sore ears, swollen glands.  I can't miss work and I have to work the next three days on 3-11 shift.  At least I'll get to sleep in.  I am off Christmas eve and Hub and I have a date to go see National Treasure: Book of Secrects. 

I'll call Dr. Tom tomorrow to see if I can get in before work.  He has what I call "the magic shot", a steroid/antihistamine combo that gets you over the worst of the symptoms.  I don't want antibiotic, I think it is probably viral anyway.  I just hope I don't spread it around at work.

I am finally done making holiday cards, although I may make more from my scraps to get a head start on next year.  They are fun and easy to make, a creative way to pass the time.

I just ordered the coluzzle tag templates to assist with my gift tag project using Christmas cards.  I love the thought of recycling the cards and creating something new and fun.  I also have photos of Bean and her best friend to scrap.  For that, I have the DCWV rock star pack and embellies, and the album, too.  Fun, fun.  Can't wait to get that started.

I am hostessing our next crop on January 17.  I can't wait to have the girls over.  Should be a fun time.  I would love to think of a theme, something warm and comforting since it will be so cold.  Hmmm, maybe something to do with hot chocolate?   Or even just chocolate!  Could be fun to do.

We will be having our holiday celebration at my MIL's house.  It will be our first Christmas without Pop.  I know my MIL misses him so much-I do to.  But I am not the type to carry on about it.  I know when I finally pass away, I don't want my family letting it ruin a holiday.  Life is too short for that.

I suppose I should get some sleep.  I don't sleep well when I'm sick, but I'll give it a go.