My Amaryllis plants are like people

I planted both of these bulbs on

the same day in December. They looked to

be the same size bulb from the outside

but who knew what was going on inside.

They were placed in the same spot by

my kitchen sink so I could keep 

them sufficiently watered in an easy way.

Turns out they are like people. They

grow up at their own pace.

I'll bet if I were still in school I could

write a whole essay on how people are

like amaryllis flowers. Instead I'll just ponder 

on how much my name

Marlyss is like Amaryllis...especially if

you take away the A.

What is it about those Chipmunks??

What is it about those darling

chipmunks? 

I taped the movie on my Dish Network.

I was watching it last night and...darn it...

I fell asleep. Not because I wasn't just

enjoying it like crazy. I was sleepy.

I just love them.

I have Alvin scream at me when

I get a text message on my phone.

He goes:

"text message, Text Message.

TEXXXTTTTT MESSSAGE!!!"

I never get over loving it.

Now little Eleanor is my computer screen saver.

I'm so hooked.

Is there no hope for me?

I'm too old for this. 

Or not. I guess there is no 

age limit on chipmunk love.

Inexpensive Memory Books for theme parties

Last year we started making these

simple and inexpensive 

Memory Books for parties.

We've made them for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,

Sweet 16's and Birthday Parties.

The book is 12" x 16" and have 20 

big pages inside. The cover is a 

glossy bright white so any color 

decorations look good on it.

They are only $65. plus shipping and

often can ship with other items that

are ordered so the shipping costs nothing.

We just slide it into the box with other things.

We like making one-of-a-kind things because

we often have to make multiples of things and 

that's takes so much more time. It's why we

also like making Gift Card Boxes for their

unique and one-of-a-kind qualities.

I hope we get to make many more Memory

Books this year in 2012 'cuz we like to do them. 

Front Porch Holiday Decorations

Well...last year it was around March before

I decided to remove the decorations.

It probably will be the same this year.

I'm in no hurry about it at all.