Good afternoon, everyone&#33;<br />
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It has warmed up to 45 degrees.  A definite heat wave.  I hope it stays warm for a few days since I am way behind in getting ready for Christmas.  We have to put up the tree today and the garland all around the great room downstairs.  Marc puts up the tree and lights, and I do all the decorating.  Tomorrow I have to hit the stores and start shopping.  I only have a couple of presents bought.  I wonder if it&#39;s too late to shop online.  lol<br />
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Mary Lou...glad TJ&#39;s birthday party was a success.  Have fun at the Legion Christmas party&#33;<br />
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Joey...your mom will always be with you.  Love and Hugs to you and David&#33;<br />
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Dolores... that&#39;s so nice that you buy for the little girl on the Christmas tree.  And so nice of your family to &quot;adopt.&quot; We do something similar.  We choose a gift off of a tree from our church and buy for someone.  We also have a little girl in Mexico that we have &#39;&quot;adopted&quot; to help out every month through a Christian organization.  We had a girl in India that we helped support, but she is now over 18 and out of the program.  <br />
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Byron...I was looking at your picture of you and Valeri, and I say the same as Maria.  You and Valeri look way too young to have 8 kids and 2 grandkids.  Hope you are feeling better, soon&#33;<br />
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Maria...we are putting up our tree today, too.  I&#39;d better get off the computer and get busy.  lol  Your cookies sound wonderful.    Yummm&#33;<br />
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Have a great day, everyone&#33;