Dottie, Once a year at Christmas we have indulged in a special Martini (not truly a Martini) for the family. This year it was the Midnight Espresso Martini 1oz. each Bailey's, Frangelico, Kahlua, Vodka, Espresso coffee and 1/2 - 1oz. milk over ice in shaker and enjoy. Just a little treat for Christmas. Rck

So cute Celeste! My daughter lost her cat Mocha after 15 years about 2 weeks before Christmas last year so I just had to get her a Ragdoll. She has one of my Angel's puppies, Dixie. In fact, Cricket's littermate and now I have her daughter Chloe (Painter's daughter also). She gave me this magnet a couple of years ago in my stocking. Chloe is the puppy Dixie is looking at. And here is Chloe with her first litter. She had a false pregnancy this time around. Any property for sale around you? Lol! I'm still having a challenge to decorate this old house and this Christmas was another perfect example. The trees were a hit with all the neighbours and I would love to have finished all of them. What a long time it takes to grow a forest! And then I blew the ciruits in the house so I had to plug them in all the way back at the garage! And I didn't even touch the snowman collection I have in bins in the garage! My DH put chicken wire on the top of the porch for me to hang my snowflakes but , that didn't happen either. All the same is was a wonderful Christmas and Dad was part of it. He loved the decor and he loved the attention from the dogs. They never forget him. Thank you all so much for the comments. It means a lot to me. I don't have any little ones around here at this time so I had to go borrow some. I do it for them......well, I guess a bit for me too. :) I believe this year is going to see a lot of changes and a lot of challenges. I hope you all will be there to share them with me. I can't wait to see my peonies and iris in bloom! Daylilies may not be big enough this year. :( Thanks again. Namaste Ginny

Hi! Happy New Year. Hope the first 2 months have been well! Looks like winter will be really coming to an end for everyone really soon! I cant wait! Glad that your palms are doing well. Sorry to hear that the windmill palm seedlings didnt work our for you. The Washingtonias sound like they are growing normally and will be really nice plants before you know it! Looking forward to some pics soon! -Alex

Thanks to all of you for all the info, ideas, and recipes. Best wishes for the new year.