December Fun and Finnley

 December and holiday parties are in full swing in Traverse City.  We have attended several and have a few more to go.  I met with my former investment club friends for our annual get together at Ruth Stow's home.  We have a great soup and potluck dinner with wonderful Christmas cookies for desert.  Our investment club was about 28 years old when we all cashed out.  I was the only original member.  They are great friends.

 Grandma and Grandpa sitting for Finnley is also in full swing.  We are lucky to have here Monday and Wednesday.  She is 3 1/2 months old now and a very happy baby.  Lots of smiles and coo's.  We are looking forward to having everyone together for Christmas in a few weeks...Timothy and Casey can get a little baby practice for when their baby arrives in may of 2013.  I am working hard to be organized...C. Cards are almost done, presents are wrapped, cookies need to be made, dog cookies need to be made, final food shopping and two sewing projects to finish...then the final clean of the house.   Lots to do...I will get it done somehow. Hope all your preparations are going well.  We will be at the cabin this weekend and in Traverse City for Christmas.  Love and hugs  Kathy and Mike