Lynne, Thank you for your sweet comments. When I framed the bag, I could still see where the holes were for the handle, so I put tape behind the holes and used a hole punch to punch out 2 plugs from the side I didn't use and that matched where the holes were. When I put them on the tape, the holes disappeared. Jeanne, There is a lot of "Merry" going on throughout the whole house. Christmas Day is my birthday, so I figure it gives me a license to decorate. Therefore, I decorate everything, including hanging things from the ceiling. elmaly, Fortunately the mice just hitchhiked and didn't do any damage. They didn't even run up the clock! Nana, post them now. There's no time like the present. The rustic Santa on the piano in the green coat was a gift from one of my students many years ago. Janet, I totally understand how you had to edit because of your DGS. My 2 yr old DGS was pretty good this year, but he loves trains and the train around the tree was his favorite. He kept telling me "I have to need to make it go backward." He also watches a lot of Thomas the Tank Engine, and when the train derailed, he parroted the show with "the train is off the track, what a mess!" Punk, Luvs, and Karen, I fell in live with that rug when I saw the picture. Home Depot actually had one hanging on display, but it was a different picture, so when they said it was a special order item, and I could choose the one I wanted, this was the one that "resonated" with me. It is too long to hang on the wall, and probably too heavy as well. Frou and Kath, Thank you. The rug really makes the room. TTFN, Candy

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Thanks, Marlene, OA & punk...I can't believe how fast time flies ...I never believed my Gr'ma when she would tell me that! Ha! (now I am walkin' in her shoes!) OA ... those are flat ornaments (actually tea candle holders)...a gift from a Secret Santa many yrs ago at work. & yes, some Christmas books there...the gr'kids' pic books & board books shelf is hidden by the tree ...I miss seeing/working w/new books! But I usually buy at least one a yr. I'll attach a pic w/fave books on another shelf, "Stranger in the Woods" ...beautifully photo illustrated. Santa & his 'list' is 10+ yrs old now ...& still working...a big snow globe that flies snow around & plays music. Now 2 weeks til Christmas! ;-) Jeanne S.

Thank you for reminding all of us, moms or not that Christmas is more than presents. It is love, compassion and understanding--along with a sprinkle of tolerance. Have a great day. marie