Email window jumps to the background while typing an email

I am using OS version 10.7.1 and mail version 5.0.  For some reason, and I can't really isolate what is causing it, when I am typing the window will jump to the background.  It seems to occur most often when I am typing an address in the "To" section.  I will just hit a key, and the window will disappear to the background.  I then click "window" and see it and bring it to the front, but it is becoming a real problem.  has anyone else had this problem?  I searched the forums and could find an answer.
Thanks

I meant to say, couldn't find an answer in the forums. 

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