Hi, it's Mom.

I love my T-Mobile to T-Mobile!!!! I more than love it, I consider it a blessing. All my kiddos are on this plan plus some extended family. Since so many of those dearests are long-distance . . . waaaay too long distance for my heart, I am able to chat endlessly with them. Chatting endlessly is way too easy for me. Did I every tell you I was the idea for the original Chatty Kathy doll.
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Thank you sweet family for indulging me with our chats. I adore hearing your voices; I can tell when you're smiling by your tones.

Thanks for sharing with me what you're up to, or eating - sorry we chatted so long today Andy that your hot sandwich got cold!

Thanks for updating me with info on my darling grands and what they do that inspire and make us beam and laugh.

Thanks for sharing with me your concerns so I can pray for you.

Thanks for sharing with me what you're cooking for dinner -or scorching at times-it gives me dinner ideas and/or just brings me closer to you.

Thanks for those calls for advice or a recipe; makes me feel valued.

Thanks for those calls that let me know your travels are going well and when you are safely arrived at destination.

I'm feeling very blessed and happy. I think that's my M.O...I hope it is and that you can feel it when you talk to me.

Now, I have to admit that my hand is still hurting and that I may or may not get those pretty Christmas cards addressed and sent out. Will you understand. And that crochet present for A2K will be late. Will you understand. These things make me disappointed but I'm totally upbeat and happy but just a little gimpy and tardy.

And let me say it's a beauuuutiful AZ day. Is it just me or do the rest of you desert dwellers think our AZ sky is incredibly BLUE. I have stared at that sky the last two mornings on my walks and it is something to behold. My little bell pepper plants are missing Owen who loves to eat them with me. I love you dear family to the moon and back. Actually more than that but I love that phrase.

Now, if you have time, and I know you don't, check out this gals blog. Or come back and check it out after the "Christmas delights" (doesn't that sound so much better than Christmas rush). It is a place for yummies visually and to devour. And stay tuned for a recipe for goodies you've eatten and loved from the delicious kitchen of Noelene C. I finally have the recipe and ingredients. You will be delighted. I recall Andy liking this the most. 3

P.S. More Arizona Skies, got to love those old John Wayne westerns.