This is my Christmas for my cousin Marilyn (aka melonscraps) She has promised not to look at my blog until after Christmas. I am a little concerned that it may be a bit plain, but I really hope she loves it because she is not only my cousin and scrapping partner, but my best friend and I love her.

This afternoon, my mom and I traded kids so they could shop for us. I was completely shocked when I saw my oldest, Bobby, walked into the store and ask, "Do you want to see a reindeer when you're done?" What? He led us across the parking lot to a wonderful display of two real-life reindeer! They were awesome. I hadn't seen one since I was a kid. Jinglebell and Frosty were truly beautiful animals!

Then, as we were leaving, Bobby asked, "Were they real?" I asked back, "Have you ever seen a fake reindeer take a whiz?" I think it worked for him.

PS: Just added to my Christmas list; a pet reindeer!

So..I've been tagged. Horay! I'll give you seven random facts, but I unfortunately don't know seven scrappy bloggers who haven't been tagged (or tagged twice) recently; so if you haven't, let me know and I'll tag you.

And my first tag: Sarah Ellis (CKMB: scrappy079)

Here are the random facts:
1. I wear a tiara when I scrapbook. Sometime I forget to take it off and the Bento place and the neighbors always ask if it's my birthday. You'd think they never saw a princess before! And I have a matching wand)

2. I have conversations with my dog and cats. They have distinct and unique opinions and speech patterns. I'd be happy to translate a convo between you and them, although Lilly doesn't often condescend to talk with mere humans.

3. Speaking of fur babies, my dog Freddie is a total Himbo. Pretty to look at, but not allot going on upstairs. Once, I opened up the big, noisy overhead garage door and whistled for him. He ran to the door across the garage and wagged his tail. The more I called, the harder he wagged. I had to tap him on the shoulder to let him know I was behind him. I'm surprised he can even balance his checkbook.

4. My kids are my nephews who came to live with me 4 1/2 years ago. Now it's official, they're with me forever.

5. I 'lurked' on the CKMB for a year before I posted.

6. My cousin melonscraps got me hooked on scrapbooking. I resisted at first saying that I heard it was expensive, but I couldn't fight the peer pressure. I consider scrapbooking an addiction which makes her my paper pusher. In fairness though, I did introduce her to the CKMB (I have only 71 post, she's already at 202!)

7. I could drink Limonata by the case!