Only Three Weeks?

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Really?  There are only three weeks left until Christmas!

It feels like time is racing.  It was just Thanksgiving, then Fred and I went out of town for a couple of days, and I've spent the past few days thinking about Christmas preparations.  I've purchased a few things at the store, a few more online, and I'm working frantically on the gifts I'm making.

When it's time for a break, I like to spend a few minutes cruising around Pinterest.  Here are some of my favorites:
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Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Cindy

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