thanks so much to everyone! rhome: the cabinets in the laundry room are "olive". I am now so happy that I went out on a limb for the laundry and mudroom and used color!! niffy: My mom painted the girls' rooms. She's done comfortable with many mediums, but is primarily a water colorist. I am lucky to have a great number of her paintings for the house (someday I will hang them!). We got all of our tile (except the kitchen backsplash - that was Ann Sacks) from Prosource Flooring since our builder got a nice discount through them. For some reason I can't find the manufacturer or name of glass tiles. It's a blend of matte & glossy off-white and tans. We still haven't been able to finish our landscaping because of all the rain. we'll be lucky to have grass by mid-July at this rate!! hope your weather delays go away soon!!!

bleigh - That's a little harsh, don't you think? lyban - Thank you for the kind words, and understanding. You hit the nail on the head! I was most surprised with my sons reaction. He is the one who never plans to return back to our hometown. He only spent his first summer away at home, and has only been back for holidays ever since. My first born, on the other hand, will not think about dating anyone that does not have roots where we are. She is not spoiled (or a BRAT), but definitely a homebody, and much loved! work_in_progress_08 - You are correct. I thought about that last night. I will change the card to The Smith Family and Riley. beekeeperswife - We have friends who send a doggy card every year. They have no children. whitdobe - I see your point, too. I like to see the names pre-printed for that very same reason. Funny story... my mother once received a Get Well card from someone. She could not read the signature. Thought it said from The Chair. She was racking her brain trying to figure out who the "Chair" was. One day, she mentioned the card to a friend. The friend started laughing and said the card was sent from the CHOIR at church, that my mother sang with. lol I showed the cards to my DH last night and asked him which he liked the best. First off, he said "I like the one with Riley, but who in the heck are Victor and Susan Smith?" LOL When he looked at the other card, he said, "why would we send that generic card?" He did not even recognize his own front door. I am surprised he even recognized the dog... MEN!

I think we are finished here. THANK YOU ladies for being such fantastic elves! SWAPPING HOLIDAY Cards FOTESS style this month..... Annie ** SENT 12/10 Alana SENT 12/9 Jeanne ** SENT 12/5 ALL CARDS REC'D THANK YOU! Breanne ** SENT 12/26 Margo ** SENT 12/12 ALL CARDS REC'D THANK YOU! Shirley ** SENT 12/11 Amy ** SENT 12/18 Mandy SENDING 12/14 Urooj **SENT 12/14 Melinda SENT 12/10 Ruth ** SENT 12/10 Heidi **SENT 12/12 Jayeanne SENT 12/7

Annie and Jayeanne (LOL) glad you liked the britches. Annie I bought a pair of these in a craft store just so I could make them. Jayeanne you won two games so thought you might like the lip balms and bookmark. For the ladies who are wondering what the tag on the britches says: I am not so poor Nor do I have riches But I thought you'd like This pair of britches Happy Days to you And best of wishes This gift will help You do your dishes Just untie the bows And pull out the stitches You'll have two dish clothes But...You've lost your britches