This week I'm doing the holiday decorating. I seem to use up all of my energy clearing spaces for the tree & Nativity set, so it takes longer, but the tree is underway. It's an artificial tree, since I don't believe in  murdering a live one just so I can look at it for 3 weeks in my house. Once the branches are on, I won't allow anyone to help, as I turn into Martha Stewart and want the trimmings done in a precise way.

    I'm also trying to get the rest of my snail mail cards in the mail, which was delayed because I needed stamps. Surprisingly, the line at the post office moved quickly & the stamps even have animals on. The rest of the shopping will probably have to wiat till next week, I'm sure it will be crowded no matter when I go.

   My sister & I are scheduled to attend the Crown Classic dog show on Thursday or Friday. We've been looking forward to it for months. I'll post pics of it afterwards. All in all, a very active week for me.