25 dear victoria, the holidays are coming and i've made lots of plans. this time next weeek, i () christmas presents for my family and friends. i () everything in one day, so that i can enjoy myself for the rest of the holidays. i'm staying at home with me family on christmas day, but two days later i () fot austria. becky and i () a week there skiing. i'm sure we () a wonderful time. when i come back from austria, i (/have) a party, because it's my birthday on january 5th. i () nineteen! i hope you (). well, i must go now. i'm going to help my mother with the housework. see you soon! love, penny.