Morning all&#33; Graduation was wonderful. My DD was soooo excited she lit up the room. Well back into Christmas mode for me now. Tomorrow the cookie baking begins as it supposed to cool off finally. I&#39;m resting today as I&#39;m exhausted from the crazy pace of yesterday. We had a houseful last night and my parents just left so it&#39;s nice and quiet.<br /><br /><img src="http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j133/sailingrose/House/SCCGraduation015.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" /><br /><br />Marylou glad to hear Ash did well and she was returning to her old self. At least there was an upside for you as you got a lot done. Mom is doing OK but she&#39;s still looking tired and she has a cough which I don&#39;t like at all. She goes back to the Dr. in January so I&#39;m not nagging her at the moment. She did ask about the cough and they said it was normal. Thanks for asking. She was beaming last night at graduation because she knew Cynthia moved up her graduation for her. <br /><br />Jenn glad you enjoyed the Red Hat party. I bet you ladies always have a great time when you get together.<br /><br />Tonia hang in there, you&#39;ll get another job. <br /><br />Carmen congrats on the upgrade to 1st class. I still get excited when I cruise too. Guess it&#39;s in our blood....LOL<br /><br />Sue only 2 left, that&#39;s not too bad, The stores are soooo crowded this time of year. Sounds like the cold is settling in everywhere.<br /><br />Steve sorry about your friend. Hard to sit and watch and wait for the family. It was wonderful of you to lend your support. Lucky you shopping&#33; Yuck. I need a few things but am really trying to avoid it.<br /><br />Morning Joey. I did find your comments on the Monarch and I&#39;m glad you liked it. Those short cruises are always lots of fun.<br /><br />Maria want to bake for me too??? I usually love it but my DD has to work so I&#39;ll be on my own at least for a while tomorrow. Enjoy the baking and rest your knee in between batches.<br /><br />Carmen hope your back is doing well today.<br /><br />Well off to read the boards and catch up some more. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;<br />