Cookies

Well today I made yet another attempt at baking. Every year I think it will be different, and every year, my cookies turn out terrible. I guess they taste ok, but they sure aren't pretty! I am no Martha Stewart, that's for sure! I will take the cookies to work and give them to my clients---or there are some homeless people in the neighborhood who will love them, I'm sure.
Today my friend came over and I gave her my old Sears Kenmore sewing machine that I got from Jerry while I was in high school. She is a single mom of twin girls, and just got her job cut to half time. She has no money for Christmas this year. One of the twins wants to be a fashion designer. She is only 9 years old but wants to learn to sew in the worst way. It felt really good to play Santa. I loaded her up with thread, bobbins and fabric to get the ball rolling. I am so excited that the old machine will be put to good use. I may even give her some sewing lessons while I'm at it! I have kind of adopted the girls since my nieces live so far away. Besides, its rather lonely this time of year without family nearby.
I finished up shopping, and some very important last details. My mantle is all decorated with old fashioned looking snowmen, and white lights. It looks so pretty! And Bubba brought home a potted cedar tree (about 3 feet tall) that we decorated. SO WE ARE READY! Bring it on!!!!!