Well, for whatever reason my post from last night decided to post today when I logged back in.
I'm headed home for the break today..HOORAY! Yesterday when I finished exams I decided to go brave the monsoon and spend 3 hours browsing through World Market, Hobby Lobby, and Home Depot. 3 hours. 3 stores. Here is the result:

A painted tote bag

Banana Pudding for Codi & Jim.
A little arrangement for The Mama.
All of these things =A Happy Laura!
(yes, that is a Nilla Wafer, skillfully covered with pudding..)
Note to self: repaint fingernails.

Dad asked what I want for Christmas. I don't know... A new stomach that doesn't hurt all the time. At one point in time, I went through a phase of limiting bread consumption. That seemed to help. As of today, I'm trying that again. We'll see how well that goes.
I miss my friends already.
I am thankful I do not have 18 kids or 18 brothers and sisters.
I wish I had brought my sewing machine home.
That is all.