​Because I write Amish fiction, it’s nice that an Amish man built my new bathroom vanities. He lives in Hillsboro, OH. The Amish celebrate a "Second Christmas" on December 26th, following the main Christmas Day, to gather with in-laws and friends. The Amish have large families so need two days to spend with family. He was delayed getting the vanity finished for master bathroom because of Christmas and the fact I wanted it painted. My contractor finished the hall bathroom last Friday and that was great. Sara and Amanda didn’t need to use our master any longer. He wanted us to have one working bathroom, and he started on the master bathroom first. I went with only wood in the hall bath. I’m pleased with the contractor’s remodeling of the showers too. I have Amish characters building furniture in my Dreams of Plain Daughters Series.

 I had a birthday yesterday. I have to admit that I did dread it. I doubt anyone looks forward to turning 76 years old. I enjoyed it because my daughters celebrated with me. My husband Tom, took me out to brunch. He said my birthday present is our remodeling project. I want to have new vanities, a bigger shower in the master bathroom (it is very small now), and take the bathtub out of the hall bathroom and replace it with a new shower. We paid half of the cost to the contractor. I'm not sure when he will actually get started. I'm guessing after the holidays. He's finishing up a project for someone right now!  

Emily got delicious food from Chick-fil-A, had a birthday cake that was so yummy, and we watched a movie together last night. The beautiful flowers are from April and Christina. I received gift cards for Kohl's and Bob Evans from April. I'm going out to brunch next week with Christina! Amanda got me a necklace. It was nice to hear from good friends, too! 

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