Sandy, As a Christmas Eve baby, I want to let you know that the whole combination birthday/Christmas gift thing just does not cut it. Hope you are not getting sick. I can not stand the smelling leaves burning. They still allow it here, although if you call the police and complain then they will tell the culprits to put out the fire.

I have my list ready for my shopping trip. If I can get half of it done, I will be happy. I am mostly looking forward to eating out at some good restaurants. I think Joe's Crab Shack, P.F. Chang's, and Cheesecake Factory are on our possible list. Looking at the directory for the mall is overwhelming. I mainly want to go to Macy's and a few shoe stores (that is for me) at the mall, and Land's End, Border's and a Super Target. My friends have much longer lists. I will probably be napping back at the hotel.

I need to go find something to eat and then finish my packing. Hope you all have a good weekend.

Did I mention I have the week off?