Exchangers-Come here and chat with us

[mommytotwo]

well, I already bought these :rolleyes:

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4209_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4219_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxm4217_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4279_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxg7017_xxl.jpg

And will be buying these soon

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4227_xxl.jpg
And these in Oct.

for a friend
http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxg6277_xxl.jpg

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxm8127_xxl.jpg

There were a few more, but I couldn't find them on the website



Those are all really cute choices Nancy. :cutie:

[Pooh67_68]

I bought these 2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/qxd4207_lg.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/qxd4229_lg.jpg

Still have to get this one, if they still have it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/qxd4219_lg.jpg


i bought the Tinkerbell for my person in the Tink exchange.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Will want this one.
http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4377_xxl.jpg

and

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qx4797_xxl.jpg

and

http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/products/gifts/qxd4447_xxl.jpg

[mommytotwo]

When you were a child, what was your favorite book and why did you like it so much?

Hope everyone has a great weekend. :goodvibes

[Pooh67_68]

I don't remember from when I was real young, but once I hit middle school, I liked the Nancy Drew series.


When you were a child, what was your favorite book and why did you like it so much?

Hope everyone has a great weekend. :goodvibes

[mickeyfan2]

As a kid I loved the Encyclopedia Brown books. I love to solve things. Still do.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I loved the Trixie Belden Books (Upstate NY answer to Nancy Drew) but then I read The Count of Monte Cristo and that has been a book I re-read every year.

[pennst8r]

When you were a child, what was your favorite book and why did you like it so much?

Hope everyone has a great weekend. :goodvibes

When I was reading myself, Nancy Drew...they're all still up in my dad's attic. I thought I'd give them to my DD...until they were all DSs! :laughing: Maybe a GD some day.


But when I was really young, I used to beg my grandfather to read me The Elephant's Child over and over and over.....and he was a wonderful man who would.

[Meriweather]

Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Encyclopedia Brown, Homer Pyle, Miss Pickeral, and many others. Was a reader, still am.

Younger Charlotte's Web, Dr, Seuss.

[kimbac3]

Ann likes Red, We were Tired of Living in a House, Tell Me a Trudy - all books I loved to have read aloud to me. I still have all of them and read them to my kids every now and then. It's funny even though my kids are 15,12, and 9 they all still love for me to read aloud. I do tend to be a bit dramatic when I read:rotfl:

Kimba

[2princesscuties]

I loved Curious George books,Ramona the Pest,Frances books,Where the WIld Things Are,The Little House,Ferdinand The Bull

[Kirby]

The book I remember reading over and over was Black Beauty. I've always been a reader. My mom has a picture of me with a huge stack of Little Golden Books reading to my sister when she was a baby. I was only two at the time. I thought I was reading but actually I was reciting from memory. My mom says that I knew all of my books by heart by the time I was that age from her reading them to me so much.

Other favorites were The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew and Little Women off the top of my head.

[kimbac3]

This is my 2000th Post!!!:dance3: :yay: :banana: :cool1: :cheer2:

Sorry, I just wanted to share!! I was hoping I'd get there before my September trip! DH said "I thought you hit 2000 a long time ago!":rotfl:

Anyway thanks for letting me share!!

Kimba

[flrose]

Congrats of 2000 Kimba! :banana:

Been sitting here wracking my brain on the names of those books we
wore out as kids. There was a whole set of books my family had and each book had several short stories. Aesop's Fables was a favorite. I did alot of reading growing up and still do, well at times! I go through spells with it now. If I hit on something I really get in to, I won't put it down until I'm done. LOL

[ADisneygirl]

When I was little, I remember loving Dr. Seuss books. In high school my most beloved books were The Count of Monte Cristo, Wuthering Heights and The Outsiders.

[mickeyfan2]

When my sister was a toddler she loved this one book and I had read it to her over and over and over again. I still have that book memoriezed!!!!!

[mommytotwo]

If you were in a speech class and had to speak to your classmates on the first day of class giving a unprepared 10 minute speech on anything, would you be able to? Are you an outgoing person? Shy..........?
And what would your speech be about?

[Pooh67_68]

I did the same thing with my sister. Unfortunately we can't remember the name of the book, just what it was about.
I wish I could remember the name, cause I would love to find the book (if possible) and get it for her.

When my sister was a toddler she loved this one book and I had read it to her over and over and over again. I still have that book memorized!!!!!

[Pooh67_68]

Speech class :scared1:

I would never be in a speech class, as a matter of fact I was put into one in school and I was so petrified that the teacher moved me to a different English class.

Heck the only reason I talk with people on here is because I can hide behind my computer screen. If I ever got the chance to come face to face with anybody, I would just clam right up.

[Meriweather]

No speech for me either :eek: That is a major phobia of mine....standing up in front of people. I used to be "sick" on the days of school that had oral presentations.
Definitely a shy person here (hard to believe, huh?? :rotfl: ).
I agree with Heidi, the being behind a computer screen is a benifit. Although once I know people, I am good about seeing and talking to them.
I have meet a few DISers now :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Another shy person here. The only class I ever did bad in was Speech Class. I got so physically sick on final presentation I had to leave school and take an incomplete.
I can talk your ear off one-on-one about any subject you wish, just don't put me in front of a group.

[mickeyfan2]

I did the same thing with my sister. Unfortunately we can't remember the name of the book, just what it was about.
I wish I could remember the name, cause I would love to find the book (if possible) and get it for her.

I even know the name of the book. I believe she still has the book, but it is very worn!

[mickeyfan2]

I had speech class in high school and did fine. I use to do presentations to VPs. I no longer need to do that.

[bobbiwoz]

It's been a very long time since I've been in college, but that's when I had a speech class. I'm a teacher, so the class was worth it.

The most interesting speech in that class was an informative speech about how to change a flat tire. I've never done one, but I thought it was interesting, and something I should know, and hopefully never have to use:rotfl: Thank heavens for roadside service!
Bobbi:goodvibes

[kimbac3]

I could do speech class just fine. I used to be the leader of our County's homeschooling group and I had to stand up (or sit!) in front of the group to run the meeting. I was always outgoing though. I was singing at the firehouse Christmas Parties at 5 yrs old!! Plus I was in show choir in High School where we sang and danced! I could easily talk on anything I'm passionate about or really well informed about. Actually I could probably argue anything too!!

My DD9 is just like me. Not at all shy. You know how relatives try to embarrass kids by asking them to do silly things in public? Well at a family get together my aunt (who hates that I home-school) asked her to show everybody her Irish dancing routine. So DD says "Sure!! make some room!!":rotfl:

Kimba

[Luv2Roam]

I am an introvert, but don't have too many issues about speaking in front of others -- unless it is a topic I know nothing about.
AGES ago, I use to even teach needleart classes. But get me where I would have to teach something like auto repair, I would be reading aloud straight from a book. :laughing:

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go on an out of country trip, and you could take just one celebrity with you, who would that celebrity be, and which country would you choose?

[Pooh67_68]

England, not sure on the celebrity.

[mickeyfan2]

England, not sure on the celebrity.

Same here. Not a celebrity person, so no one comes to mind.

[AlexWyattMommy]

England and I'd take Jackie Chan because he would be a hoot.

[bobbiwoz]

Ok, I would go to Poland, and I would want Lech Walesa to guide me and just tell me how Communism fell under his watch! DH and I are both of Polish heritage and going to Poland, and Gdansk is something on our wish list.

Bobbi

[mommytotwo]

Today is the first time that we will meet my daughter's teacher, see where her class is...since she is starting junior kindergarten. So today's QOTD is-

For the first day of school, did your parents do anything special for you? Do you do anything special for your kids? Or, does anyone have any special ideas on things that I could do with my daughter-keeping in mind that I do have my son, so it needs to be something sweet and simple, and done at home.

[bobbiwoz]

:grouphug:
Have a good day Patsy! It's tough watching your first go off to school for the first time. (And the second child ...and the last!) I do have pictures of each DS getting on the bus his first day of school.
Me, I can remember my first day of kindergarten, I went kicking and screaming, I didn't want to be there! It all worked out, though!:lmao:
Bobbi:goodvibes

[Meriweather]

Too long ago to remember for me ;)

I think for my kids, we just took a picture of them in their new clothes heading out and I took them to school.

[ADisneygirl]

For my first day of school I remember my mother walking me and I also remember not wanting to stay there -- and it was only 1/2 day kindergarten! I wanted her to walk me everyday, for years. I guess I was a big baby. We lived in the city and across the street from our apt. was the side entrance to the convent and church and the walkway to the school. You could see this from our windows, so she wanted to just watch me from there, but I insisted she walk me all the way through 2nd grade.

For my kids I took their picture with their new outfit, backpack, lunch box. We had visited the classroom ahead of time and met the teacher on Meet Your Teacher Day. On the first day I walked them into their rooms and I kissed them and left. A few teary looks, more so on my part. By the end of the week they knew the way to their room so I dropped them off at the door in the car loop.

From another perspective, as an elementary teacher I can tell you I have seen quite a few first week dramas. I've seen parents crying harder then the kids. I've seen the principal trying to pry a kid off the exit door as they run after their parents. I've seen staff members chasing runners. From my experience I can tell you that the absolute worst thing you can do for your child is stand in the doorway of the classroom crying. They see you crying and know that must mean something is bad about this situation. The transition to class for them goes much smoother if you take your tears outside.

[bobbiwoz]

How did things go today, Patsy?
Bobbi:goodvibes

[Kirby]

I don't think that my parents did anything special for me. I took pictures of my kids on their first day of school.

[mommytotwo]

How did things go today, Patsy?
Bobbi:goodvibes


:rotfl: last night was hectic and I didn't realize till I read the QOTD and this again that I put today instead of tomorrow. So, Shayla's open house/orientation is actually tomorrow afternoon. Tonight, she is at a birthday party sleepover, and it is her first time sleeping anywhere without us, so we will see how she does. I am waiting for a phone call for me to pick her up, but we will see how it goes.
I will take a picture of her before she goes to school for her first day :). And, maybe make her a special snack for when she comes home. My friend had sent her a special gift for her since she will start school, so she will be very happy to open that present when she comes home. She will soon be a big girl :( :).

Also, I will keep signing her up for exchanges here, and when she comes home and there is an exchange waitiing for her, I'm sure she will think that she is having an extra special day :).

[mommytotwo]

So, I had recieved my snack exchange today and I had recieved some very yummy treats. I am now snacking on some mint Milanos, and before that had a Nestles Stixx-yum. So, today's QOTD is-

Do you usually snack while you are on the computer? What are you favorite snacks?

[Pooh67_68]

No I don't snack while on the computer. My favorite snack is plain vanilla ice cream, so I don't keep it in the house very often and when I do, I buy the no sugar added.

[bobbiwoz]

I do snack when I'm at the computer, and sometimes I eat lunch here too. My favorite snack is sharp cheddar cheese and crackers.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[Meriweather]

I don't snack at the computer. I do eat lunch here some days.
My favortie snack is PB&J or chocolate

[Kirby]

I don't usually snack while in front of the computer but sometimes I grab a cookie or two. Now if you had asked about snacking in front of the tv......:lmao:

My favorite snack is chocolate covered peanuts.

[kimbac3]

Wow! I need to catch up!!

Trip: to Italy with Giada De Laurentis or Ireland with Michael Flatley..people who know the places I'd be visiting!! They know where the good food is!:rotfl:

School: First day of school for me as a kid...I think my mom just took my picture. My kids: I homeschool and school is kind of always in session! We have NOT back to school parties actually. We'll be celebrating our "NOT back to school" this year at WDW!!!!

Snacks at the computer: YEP!! I love gummy bears!! But I eat lots of other types of snacks too. I sometimes eat breakfast at the computer or sometimes lunch.

on another note - I just received the school books I ordered on ebay. They came in a Toasted Corn Cereal box!! Not a wrapped box a plain ol' cereal box!! The mail lady must think I'm a little loony!! I can honestly say I've NEVER seen that before!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

We had just returned back from Shayla's open house/orientation and she is already liking school. She and I both like her teacher very much.

Here is todays QOTD-
What did you enjoy the most about the month of July?

And, don't forget to change your calendars for a new month ;).

[Meriweather]

My visit to AZ to see DS. I miss having him close by.

[Pooh67_68]

Nancy :hug:


I enjoy the weather and all the cookouts. :teeth:

[mickeyfan2]

DH was off for two weeks and did all the cooking, cleaning and laundry. Plus he did a house repair that I have been asking for for ever.

[bobbiwoz]

We had our 4 generation party at our Cape May home and neighborhood! DSis hired a professional photographer and we have a great picture of the group already up in our family room. It was our first "all 3 DGC" visit to Cape May...they're making another trip down this week, and here I am in Ohio. I actually love the fact that they love the area enough to make the trip from MA to meet with their friends!!! We bought the home 9 years ago because I missed my NJ family and friends, and now our family is even more spread out, but Cape May as a vacation destination has something for all of us to love!!!:love:

I love seeing my family and after them, my friends came and that was the best 3 weeks of July that I ever spent!

My DMom is failing physically, and so the vacation was a great one because SHE was there. She lives in Cape May. She bought her place after we did because after living in northern NJ for so many years, Bayonne, she was ready to retire to NJ's bit of Paradise!

Bobbi:goodvibes

[ADisneygirl]

We had just returned back from Shayla's open house/orientation and she is already liking school. She and I both like her teacher very much.

Here is todays QOTD-
What did you enjoy the most about the month of July?

And, don't forget to change your calendars for a new month ;).

Best thing that happened in July was my trip to Jacksonville to see my daughter (she moved there after college). I miss her so much. In fact, I am in her room now, where we have the computer set up. I like that I have all her things in here still -- feels like she is coming home from her friend's house any minute, instead of the reality of her being on her own and a 5 1/2 hour car ride away.

[mommytotwo]

The best thing for the month of July....Brandon's birthday party party: .

[mommytotwo]

Are you excited for High School Musical 2? Did you watch the first one?

[Pooh67_68]

Didn't see the first, won't see the second.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ditto.

[mickeyfan2]

Ditto Ditto

[Meriweather]

Ditto Ditto Ditto

[kimbac3]

Best thing about July: my birthday and my sister's bday

High School Musical: Did I see the first one? oh about 600 times!:lmao: I have a 9yr old DD and a 15yr old DD - need I say more??

Actually I liked the movie and enjoyed watching it the first 10 times.:rotfl:

I'm a little leery of HSM2. I'm not sure it can be as good as the first one. But my DD's do have the premiere date marked on every calendar!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

I had watched almost the entire thing last night. I do like half of the songs that are on it. And, I did enjoy the concert that they had shown on t.v.
I am not sure about HSM2, but my daughter is really excited about it, and wants the cd.

[Kirby]

Best thing about July - family get together on July 4th at our house.

Haven't seen High School musical but probably will. I imagine I'll see the second one too.

[mommytotwo]

What current commercial really catches your attention and why?

[Pooh67_68]

Doesn't really catch my eye, but I like the M&M's commercials.

[mickeyfan2]

I love the Simpson's Spider Pig commercial. Just so far out there it is funny. I know I have a warped sense of humor.

[Meriweather]

I love the Stanley Steamer commercial with the dog sliding across the floor :rotfl: It just cracks me up.

[ADisneygirl]

What current commercial really catches your attention and why?

I usually flip around when the commercials are on. But I absolutely love this one commercial where they are playing this old 60's song - "Downtown" ~~where you can always go, downtown, when you have troubles and la la la la, you can always go downtown, it will be great when your downtown, everythings waiting for youuuu... hahahaha

It's a catchy song, and the commercial shows a girl having a bad day, a bad hair day, breaking her heel and hobbling along before getting scooped up and made over to the tune of that song. Now ask me what the commercial is for? I have no idea! :rotfl:

This is the song -
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GRK0ZeMB4gI

OK I found out what the commercial was for: VISA!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GRK0ZeMB4gI

[Kirby]

The commercial that shows person 1 helping person 2 while person 3 sees the action. Then that person helps someone and another person sees it and so on. I think that it's an insurance commercial.

[kimbac3]

The commercial that shows person 1 helping person 2 while person 3 sees the action. Then that person helps someone and another person sees it and so on. I think that it's an insurance commercial.

I like that one too. But I really like the Best Buy/Geek Squad one where the daughter has to leave for college and the dad doesn't want her to so he hides her backpack in his BBQ grill. That would SO be my DH!! :rotfl:

I also like the paper towel commercial where the kid accidentally squirts the mom with the soda and she sprays him with the sink sprayer. Now that one is SO me!!:lmao:

Kimba

[Meriweather]

I also like the paper towel commercial where the kid accidentally squirts the mom with the soda and she sprays him with the sink sprayer. Now that one is SO me!!:lmao:

Kimba

I like that one too....but I always think "I know who has to clean that up" :rolleyes:

I also like the PetSmart (Co...can't remember which) where the little dog has the long dog toy that he carries with him everywhere and it drags on the ground. Mom takes it away while he is sleeping and throws it away and then they go to the pet store and get him a new one.
So cute!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

We love the PetsMart one where they bring the Big Bulldog a little sister. She is soo cute and then he gives her his toy. We just love that part.


But the backpack in the grill, is too funny!!
On my first day of kindergarten, I had a briefcase type bookbag. My little sister had the bottom, I had the handle and she wasn't letting go. And I wasn't go to school without it. They had to pry it out of her hands, just before the bus got there. :lmao:

[mommytotwo]

What is your birthstone, and do you have any jewelry or other items with your stone?

[Kirby]

My gem birthstone is an opal. My fake one is colored pink. I have a necklace and a ring that Joe has given me with an opal in it. As a child I always loved getting jewelry with my pink birthstone in it.

[Meriweather]

Garnet. I love it. Actually love all dark colored gemstones.
I have rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets with garnets in them.

[Pooh67_68]

Emerald, and yes I have quite a bit of jewelry with that stone. They are however small stones as we can't afford a big one.

[ADisneygirl]

Blue Topaz is my birthstone for December. I had a 2 rings, a tennis style bracelet, and earrings with the stone, but lost them and everything else to a robbery a few years ago.

[Meriweather]

Just wanted to say....:bday: :cake: Today is DS's birthday!! party:

[mommytotwo]

Happy birthday to your DS Nancy :cheer2: .

I don't even know my birthstone :rotfl2: , and I am not into things with my gem stone.

[Pooh67_68]

Happy Birthday to your son Nancy. party:

[2princesscuties]

Happy Birthday to your son NancyMy birthstone is topaz,don't have any jewelry with it,because I don't like the color.:sad1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Happy Birthday to your son Nancy!

Mine is Peridote, what's up with that? It's this light green colored stone. The fake one is called Sardonyx, I have nothing with that stone. I do have a tennis bracelet with the peridote in it, but hardly ever wear it.

[Meriweather]

LOL...DS's is peridot too. I don't like it. I love the dark color stones, but I do have a ring in it just for him ;)

Thanks for the birthday wishes. We need to call him today. I hate having the kids so far away, especially on special days.

[mickeyfan2]

Happy Birthday to Nancy's Son.

My birthstones are pearl, alexandrite and moonstone.

I have pearl earrings and a pearl ring.

I prefer my sister's birth stone - diamond.

[Meriweather]

Ohhh...DD's are those too. I got her a pearl when I was at WDW.
But we LOVE Alexandrite ::yes:: I have earrings and a ring (not real of course...man made).
::yes:: I love gemstones as you can tell as I keep commenting on them.
One winter I lived on HSN and bought a LOT :rolleyes: Since, I have tried to stay away.
Another favorite is tanzanite.....wish it was someone birthstone :rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

Do you recieve any magazine subscriptions? If you were to recieve a new one, or one that you used to subscribe to, which would it be?

[mickeyfan2]

I pay for no magazine subscriptions. DH gets a few. I find I am done reading them in a short time and then it is just trash.

[Meriweather]

I get Taste of Home, Simple & Delicious, Cooking for 2, DH gets about 3 wood working ones.
I stopped subscriptions to about 4 or 5 others. There isn't one I want that I don't have.

[bobbiwoz]

I get one religious magazine that I pay for, and have gotten it for years and years.

Otherwise, if I want to read a magazine, I go to the library.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[Pooh67_68]

I used to subscribe to People mag for years, but no longer get it.

I would get it and read it, then my sister would look at it, follwed by my mom and an aunt, then my sister would take it with her to work and a few girls there would look at it, then it got thrown away.

I wouldn't want a mag subscription now. John gets a gaming mag.

[Kirby]

I don't even know my birthstone , and I am not into things with my gem stone.
Well, when is your birthday Patsy? We could tell you what your birthstone is?:)

We currently receive Consumer Report. We got it last year because of a fundraiser Carol did for the band. We may do Consumer Report's Health magazine. Carol gets Justine and Girl's Life at the moment. I think that she is going to drop Justine when her subscription runs out.

Happy Birthday to you DS Nancy!

[mommytotwo]

Well, when is your birthday Patsy? We could tell you what your birthstone is?:)

We currently receive Consumer Report. We got it last year because of a fundraiser Carol did for the band. We may do Consumer Report's Health magazine. Carol gets Justine and Girl's Life at the moment. I think that she is going to drop Justine when her subscription runs out.

Happy Birthday to you DS Nancy!


My birthday is on December 1st.

As for magazines, I get Rachel Ray, and some others. I am not sure what is going on with my People magazine subscription...but I would subscribe back to that one if it was over.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to recieve an ice cream cake, what cake and ice cream combination would you pick?

[PixieDust32]

If you were to recieve an ice cream cake, what cake and ice cream combination would you pick?

Cotton candy :love: and cookie dough! I know, crazy combination :rolleyes1

[Pooh67_68]

I do not like ice cream cake.

[mickeyfan2]

I prefer a regular cake. I am not an ice cream eater. An occasional ice cream cone is enough for me.

[Kirby]

If I were to have to choose, I'd pick chocolate cake and vanilla icing. I'm not a big ice cream eater. I like a scoop of lime sherbet on a sugar cone or a coke float. A vanilla milkshake is good too. I really prefer my cake without icing, sometimes with a little whipped cream but not very often.

Patsy, your classic birthstone is a ruby and your modern one is turquoise or zircon. Your flower is holly. (at least that's what's in my phone book :) )

Did I tell ya'll that Carol has her driver's license? :eek:

[greeneyedchic75]

Do you recieve any magazine subscriptions? If you were to recieve a new one, or one that you used to subscribe to, which would it be?

I would say Southern Living, they have the best articles and yummy recipes. I keep saying I am going to get a subscription but still havent lol

[greeneyedchic75]

If you were to recieve an ice cream cake, what cake and ice cream combination would you pick?

chocolate and peanutbutter , yummmm its making me hungry just thinking about it

[mommytotwo]

Susan, my birthday is on December 1st.

How exciting yet scary that your daughter had gotten her license. Be sure she buckles up and is a safe driver. You never know what can happen these days :(. Are you letting her use your car?

As for my ice cream cake combination, I would choose a chocolate cake with a tahitian vanilla ice cream.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to have had the chance to say just one thing to Walt Disney before he died, what would it be?

[Pooh67_68]

One thing???

Thank you for having the vision and the will power to bring Disneyland and Walt Disney World to fruittation.(sp?)

[mickeyfan2]

Thank you

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to have had the chance to say just one thing to Walt Disney before he died, what would it be?

Thank you so much for making your dreams into reality. My family has spent a lot of time enjoying your vision of happiness and you made a difference in many people's lives.

[greeneyedchic75]

I would tell him Thank you for making such a special place for families to have a wonderful magical time and a place that families make wonderful memories they will cherish forever.

[mommytotwo]

I would tell him thank you for making such a magical place for everyone to go to, and to not make things so expensive :rotfl2: .

[mommytotwo]

Today is Shayla's first day of school, so hopefully everything goes well.

Here is todays QOTD-

Next month will be the start of Fall, so what type of decorations do you have, or will you be buying? ....Yankee Candle has some really cute candle accessories, and some scents that sound really yummy.

[Pooh67_68]

I don't decorate for anything but Christmas.

[mickeyfan2]

Halloween

[ADisneygirl]

Today is Shayla's first day of school, so hopefully everything goes well.

Here is todays QOTD-

Next month will be the start of Fall, so what type of decorations do you have, or will you be buying? ....Yankee Candle has some really cute candle accessories, and some scents that sound really yummy.

I love fall colors and it was always my favorite season up north. I'll set up my dining room in the fall colors. I'll put out my runner, my napkins, placemats, etc. I will hang a fall wreath on the front door too, even though it will be in the 90's here still! I can dream of fall!

Hope her first day goes well!

[Meriweather]

Fall leave things around the house....place mats, tablecloth and YC accessories.
Fall wreath on front door, and broom stick inside.
Later, a few Halloween decorations, but not as many now that the kids aren't here.
then in Nov. I add a few more Thanksgiving things....cornucopia, etc.

[bobbiwoz]

I don't decorate much at all. I do like to have flowers around.

I'm hoping to hear about Shayla's day, Patsy!

bobbi:goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

Thank you for the well wishes for Shayla's first day of school. She went to sleep early and woke up early, so that was a good start. I made her a doggie pancake. I will try to attach a picture of it. And I bought her to school and left her there with no tears :cool1: .

As for decorating for fall. I have some fall decorations that I put outside of the house. Some of you may remember that last year we had the major earthquake and most of my Fall/Halloween Yankee Candle decorations broke. I was able to save a couple, and a nice exchanger here, you know who you are ;), had sent me two pieces to add to my collection. Those will go out, and I bought a new Mickey Mouse fall decoration for in the house that I can't wait to put out. Oh, and my large fall and Halloween garden flags :).

[pennst8r]

Shayla's first day! :teacher: I hope she had a great day!
I'm ready for mine to go back!

I don't decorate too much. I change wreaths, but nothing big til around Halloween and Thanksgiving. I'm still trying to get all the rooms in the house painted! :laughing:

[PixieDust32]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n107/KAWASAKI1689/glitter_maker_08_08_2007_17_06_49_2.gif

[mommytotwo]

Shayla had a great day at school. We picked her up from school, and she said that she liked school. She had gotten two green cards which means that she had done good things. If you get a red card, that means that you did something bad. She is looking forward for school tomorrow so I am happy and relieved :).

[mommytotwo]

When you go on a vacation and stay at a hotel, what are some of the amenities that you look for?

[TheDisneyBunch]

Ok, I am about to do some major catching up..lol Things have been so busy I have not been able to get on to post much.

Patsy, so glad that Shayla enjoyed her first day of school! How awesome!!





If you were in a speech class and had to speak to your classmates on the first day of class giving a unprepared 10 minute speech on anything, would you be able to? Are you an outgoing person? Shy..........?
And what would your speech be about?

No way, no how! I have social phobia when it comes to anything like that. Back in school I, for the most part would just take a 0 over having to speak in front of the class. It just made me so nervous. I am better now but still not something I would want to do.





If you were to go on an out of country trip, and you could take just one celebrity with you, who would that celebrity be, and which country would you choose?

I would go to England... Hmm..and I would want..gosh I don't know who I would want with me.. Hugh Laurie, Capt Jack himself..lol or Angelina Jolie. I think I would enjoy being able to get to know any of them.







For the first day of school, did your parents do anything special for you? Do you do anything special for your kids? Or, does anyone have any special ideas on things that I could do with my daughter-keeping in mind that I do have my son, so it needs to be something sweet and simple, and done at home.

Ok, I don't really recall anything special about the first day of school. I am not sure what I will do for my boys other than take pics of them all ready to go and maybe going out to eat that night.







Do you usually snack while you are on the computer? What are you favorite snacks?

I have been on this diet since January and have done so well with it that I try not to ruin it by snacking a lot. I do sometimes snack on some chips or cereal while on the computer though.






Here is todays QOTD-
What did you enjoy the most about the month of July?

.

July?,, Hmmm.. I would say picking up my photography business some would be one of my big things.




Are you excited for High School Musical 2? Did you watch the first one?

I don't care a thing about it to be honest. I don't even know what it is about. :rotfl:




What current commercial really catches your attention and why?

My faves are the Petsmart BOBO one since we have dachshunds and the one in the commercial looks like one of mine. I love it. I tear up everytime I see it.

My other faves are any of the Cow ones for California Cheese. Those are so bright and cheerful. I love them!!




What is your birthstone, and do you have any jewelry or other items with your stone?

Mine is a diamond. I have my wedding ring and another band with them. I am not much of a diamond person though to be honest.


Do you recieve any magazine subscriptions? If you were to recieve a new one, or one that you used to subscribe to, which would it be?

I get a few baby ones and photography ones. If I were to get a new one I would love to get another photography one..




If you were to recieve an ice cream cake, what cake and ice cream combination would you pick?

I can not be thinking about that stuff right now..haha




If you were to have had the chance to say just one thing to Walt Disney before he died, what would it be?

Thank you for sure!






Next month will be the start of Fall, so what type of decorations do you have, or will you be buying? ....Yankee Candle has some really cute candle accessories, and some scents that sound really yummy.

I have come to LOVE LOVE LOVE fall. I love fall colors, fall smells, fall decorations and the general feel of fall. I decorate my back sliding door with clings that I love and put pumpkins and such around the house as well. I also hang up a couple of fall decorations and put a light up pumkin outside on the porch as well as a straw broom and scarecrow. I also have some yankee fall stuff and love to light up my scents. I actually got some yummy smelling pumpkin patch potpouri the other day at AC Moore that I have in my bathrooms. It smells just like pie! lol



When you go on a vacation and stay at a hotel, what are some of the amenities that you look for?

Indoor pool, jacuzzi, cont. breakfast, etc...





Well, I am caught up for now. Let me see if I can stay that way! lol :)

[Pooh67_68]

All I want is a clean room and a comfy bed. I can bring everything else with me.


When you go on a vacation and stay at a hotel, what are some of the amenities that you look for?

[mickeyfan2]

I am a simple person, so just clean. I pick by location too.

[pennst8r]

Shayla had a great day at school. We picked her up from school, and she said that she liked school. She had gotten two green cards which means that she had done good things. If you get a red card, that means that you did something bad. She is looking forward for school tomorrow so I am happy and relieved :).


I'm so glad! I should have asked how you were doing on her first day! :goodvibes
We don't start for a few more weeks.

When you go on a vacation and stay at a hotel, what are some of the amenities that you look for?

Pool--the kids want a pool in the hotel, even if it's indoor in the winter!

The only good thing about DH travelling all the time, is that he gets Marriott points and we use those when we need a hotel.

[Kirby]

Patsy, we bought her a car a couple of weeks ago, a 2005 Dodge Neon. She's been driving my mini van since she received her beginner's license in January so she's a fairly good driver. But she's a teenager so........

I've been busy volunteering up at school with the band this week so I'm behind on the questions.

I'd thank Walt Disney for the magic he's brought into our lives.

I don't decorate a lot but do put out a table runner and a couple of decorations on my bureau in the entry way. I also put out a Fall wreath on the front door.

I like a clean hotel, one that not only looks clean but feels clean when you walk in. There is a difference. I like to stay in a suite if I can. A good breakfast area and a good selection of breakfast food to eat. Location, location, location.

I'm glad to hear Shayla had a good first day. It makes all the difference in the world.

[ADisneygirl]

When you go on a vacation and stay at a hotel, what are some of the amenities that you look for?

I prefer inside hallways. I like room service, valet parking and a restaurant inside.

[mommytotwo]

Patsy, we bought her a car a couple of weeks ago, a 2005 Dodge Neon. She's been driving my mini van since she received her beginner's license in January so she's a fairly good driver. But she's a teenager so........

I've been busy volunteering up at school with the band this week so I'm behind on the questions.

I'd thank Walt Disney for the magic he's brought into our lives.

I don't decorate a lot but do put out a table runner and a couple of decorations on my bureau in the entry way. I also put out a Fall wreath on the front door.

I like a clean hotel, one that not only looks clean but feels clean when you walk in. There is a difference. I like to stay in a suite if I can. A good breakfast area and a good selection of breakfast food to eat. Location, location, location.

I'm glad to hear Shayla had a good first day. It makes all the difference in the world.



Hope your daughter has fun driving and gets into on accidents or gets no tickets. I see drivers these days, not only younger kids, but adults and elderly people that are so reckless and rude :mad: :headache: . No matter if you are a good driver, you never know who else is on the road.

As for a hotel-somewhere that is clean and safe, a refrigerator in the room for baby's bottles, a place that is kid friendly.

[Luv2Roam]

I have to say that staying at deluxe Disney resorts has spoiled us. :goodvibes Sounds corny, but an amenity is staying at a Disney resort and feeling at home. :wizard: We have been treated very well.
We stayed last Saturday night at Vero Beach. (Our first time there -- and sure not be our last.)
It was wonderful! :thumbsup2 We were thrilled to have a room view that overlooked the Atlantic. :cheer2:
This was the view from our room:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/barbara863/Veroview.jpg

[mommytotwo]

If you were to take an SAT test, what category would you do the best and worst on?

[Pooh67_68]

Best - History

Worst - Math

[mommytotwo]

When you want a fast meal from a resturant, where do you usually go to, and what do you pick up?

[pilikia97]

Subway Veggie Delite subs and Pei Wei Spicy Chicken Salads are my two favorites currently for take-out :thumbsup2

[Pooh67_68]

Either KFC or a Hoagie shop. I love chinese, but around here you can wait forever.

[AlexWyattMommy]

If I can I'd pick the Artichoke sub from PennStation or the tuna at Subway. But neither are very fast. If the boys pick, it's Wendys and I get the potato.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to star on one t.v. show, which would you pick, and what type of character would you play? It could also be a reality t.v. show if you wish to be in one.

[Pooh67_68]

CSI
Either an investigator or a corner.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Dr. Who, his companion of course.

[mommytotwo]

If you were given a choice, which would you pick?

*A brand new house with two bedrooms, a full bathroom, one car garage, and a small patio.

Or

*A 50 year old house with five bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a two car garage, and a very big grass lawn.


Both houses would not be decorated, so how would you decorate them?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would pick the older house. My DH is very handy, so he could do any necessary repairs. I would decorate it Mission Style with some Art Deco thrown in.

[Pooh67_68]

The 50 year old house. John is a great handy man should anything need fixing.

I like Colonial style furnishing, so that is how I would decorate, with Disney thrown in for good measure.

[mickeyfan2]

Older home. DH and I are great at home repairs and love our space.

[Kirby]

When our kids were little, the older home but now with one basically gone and the other getting there, the newer home. How would I decorate it? With whatever strikes my fancy. I'm an eclectic decorator.

[mommytotwo]

I would choose the older house since we have the kids, and it has a place for them to run around.

[mommytotwo]

So we are under a hurricane watch, and just had a small earthquake :scared1: . After last years earthquake, even if it is just a small shake, it scares me. How is the weather in everyone elses states?


Here is today's QOTD-
Name three things that you have to have in your purse or else you feel lost without it.

[Pooh67_68]

Stay safe Patsy. :hug:


We have just been having warm weather (some would complain hot, not me), with bouts of rain once in awhile.



I really don't have anything that I couldn't do without. I am either with John or Dawn and they both have a house key should I forget mine.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hope things calm down weather wise for you.

Here it has been hot, hot, hot and not enough rain.

My cell phone, driver's license, car keys.

[ADisneygirl]

So we are under a hurricane watch, and just had a small earthquake :scared1: . After last years earthquake, even if it is just a small shake, it scares me. How is the weather in everyone elses states?


Here is today's QOTD-
Name three things that you have to have in your purse or else you feel lost without it.

How scary Patsy. I hope the hurricane misses you completely. The weather here is as it always is from May to Oct. -- extreme heat and humidity. Feels like there is no air to breathe outside. And there is some disturbed weather they say will be a hurricane headed in this general direction too, but it is about 8 days away.

Three things I'd feel lost without in my purse:
cell phone
Tide To Go pen
dental floss

[mickeyfan2]

In my purse? Whats a purse!!!

[bobbiwoz]

So we are under a hurricane watch, and just had a small earthquake :scared1: . After last years earthquake, even if it is just a small shake, it scares me. How is the weather in everyone elses states?


Here is today's QOTD-
Name three things that you have to have in your purse or else you feel lost without it.

:grouphug:

Hot here, we need rain!

Tissues, wallet, keys.

Bobbi

[pennst8r]

So we are under a hurricane watch, and just had a small earthquake :scared1: . After last years earthquake, even if it is just a small shake, it scares me. How is the weather in everyone elses states?


Here is today's QOTD-
Name three things that you have to have in your purse or else you feel lost without it.

I was thinking about you this morning when I read about the earthquake! Hope you're all doing ok. I would be in a constant state of panic if I lived there or on the west coast!


I usually have tissues, credit card, and cell phone.

[mommytotwo]

Thank you for the well wishes everyone.
Right now we are having a nice and sunny day, but with not much wind...so I think it is the calm before the storm.

As for the QOTD-
My cell. phone, wallet, and keys.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Goodness, how scary Patsy! Stay safe!!

As for the houses, I don't know really. I guess I would say the older house since it has the extra space and we would sure need it. I would decorate in a pottery barnish look.


In my purse, hmmm.. cell phone, lip gloss, money..:rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

Well, we didn't see any affects of the hurricane yet, but the other side of the island is experiencing strong winds and rain. It is to hit that side at midnight tonight. We will see if it makes its way over here. The schools on this island is closed for another day.

But on the bright side of things, my baby boy is ONE year old today :cake: party: :bday: http://ourworld.cs.com/savirmt/Stuff/animated+mickey+happy+birthday.gif.

Todays QOTD is-When you were a child, what job did you want to have?

[Pooh67_68]

Happy birthday Brandon.




I wanted to be a nurse.

[bobbiwoz]

:bday: Happy Birthday Brandon!!!

Bobbi

[mickeyfan2]

Happy birthday Brandon.

Patsy, I hope the hurricane misses you and you don't lose power.

I missed the QOTD - Dr. or electrical engineer. I am the later.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Happy Birthday Brandon!!

Hope the storm misses you.


Growing up I went back and forth between a Forest Ranger, Librarian, or Pschologist. Ended up a mom to two boys, so all those kinda fit now.

[ADisneygirl]

Well, we didn't see any affects of the hurricane yet, but the other side of the island is experiencing strong winds and rain. It is to hit that side at midnight tonight. We will see if it makes its way over here. The schools on this island is closed for another day.

But on the bright side of things, my baby boy is ONE year old today :cake: party: :bday: http://ourworld.cs.com/savirmt/Stuff/animated+mickey+happy+birthday.gif.

Todays QOTD is-When you were a child, what job did you want to have?

Happy Birthday! :cake: party: :bday:

I never really thought about having a career as a child. I wanted to get married and be a SAHM. (which I got to do for 12 years)

[TheDisneyBunch]

So Patsy, are you emotional today??? I feel so emotional over Landon getting ready to turn one! Doing anything special today? I want to take Landon to build a bear to do a birthday bear next week. So how big is Brandon now? My little peanut is just 17lbs. :rotfl:

HUGE HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE SWEET BOY!! party: :bday: :mickeyjum :donald: :cake:



For the qotd... I wanted to be either a vet or an astronaut (sp?)!

[mommytotwo]

So Patsy, are you emotional today??? I feel so emotional over Landon getting ready to turn one! Doing anything special today? I want to take Landon to build a bear to do a birthday bear next week. So how big is Brandon now? My little peanut is just 17lbs. :rotfl:

HUGE HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE SWEET BOY!! party: :bday: :mickeyjum :donald: :cake:



For the qotd... I wanted to be either a vet or an astronaut (sp?)!



Luckily, the hurricane has now been down graded to a tropical storm.

As for the QOTD-I wanted to either be a cashier or teacher.

Amanda-Today seems like a regular day since we already celebrated Brandon's birthday. We had a party at our house with around 80 people. We had a pinata, birthday cake, games, goodie bags.....and LOTS of food. I wanted to have the party while my SS was still here visiting with us, and before Shayla started school.
I am not sure on Brandon's height, but he weighs 25 pounds, so he is a big boy. We have his next doctors appointment in a week and a half :( more shots :(.

[PixieDust32]

OMG! Already Patsy?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDON!

[TheDisneyBunch]

Luckily, the hurricane has now been down graded to a tropical storm.

As for the QOTD-I wanted to either be a cashier or teacher.

Amanda-Today seems like a regular day since we already celebrated Brandon's birthday. We had a party at our house with around 80 people. We had a pinata, birthday cake, games, goodie bags.....and LOTS of food. I wanted to have the party while my SS was still here visiting with us, and before Shayla started school.
I am not sure on Brandon's height, but he weighs 25 pounds, so he is a big boy. We have his next doctors appointment in a week and a half :( more shots :(.

Ugh, I know the feeling Patsy! I will be right there with you! I hate seeing Landon get shots. Hopefully Brandon will do well with them. I remember you talking abou the party! That sounded like so much fun. We are going to have a small one for Landon this Sunday.

[mrsheppo]

Happy Birthday to both Brandon and Landon:cake: :bday: party:

Hope they both have wonderful birthdays. I can't believe it's been a year already. My little one will be 1 on the 19th of September and she took her first steps today.:yay:

As for the qotd I wanted to be a teacher or nurse.

[mommytotwo]

Thank you to all who had wished Brandon a happy birthday. Since Brandon's birthday is now over, it is time for me to think of Shaylas. I am going to bring in cupcakes to her class, and is having trouble finding those edible sugar decorations online at a resonable price and resonable shipping price. And, we don't have stores like that in my area that carries them :(. So todays QOTD is-

Do you have alot stores in your area that carries things that you need, or do you look online for the products? What items do you have a hard time finding in your area that you have found online?

[Pooh67_68]

I can get pretty much anything I need. I rarely shop online.

[mickeyfan2]

I live in a rural community, so nothing near us. But once you got 40 minutes away there is everything we want.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I live in a rural community, so nothing near us. But once you got 40 minutes away there is everything we want.

Same here, once I travel about 35 minutes in any direction, I can find what I need.

[Kirby]

When I was much younger I really didn't have a job that I wanted to grow up and do but I do remember wanting to be a horse once. :rotfl:

I live three miles from most of the stores I frequent. I thought that I had moved to the country but it has all grown up around us. This little town I moved to is not so little anymore.

[mommytotwo]

When traveling on a plane, how do you spend your time on the plane? Do you watch the movie that is being shown on the plane, buy snacks, eat, read,.....?

[kimbac3]

I live in a rural area too. I can drive about 35 mins and get what I want but I hate shopping!! It's always crowded at my local stores. I prefer to shop online.

I wanted to be a teacher until high school then I wanted to be a lawyer or a recording engineer. Well I homeschool my kids so I am a teacher:teacher: , and having 3 kids home all day I'm often a lawyer/Judge too!! Along with a nurse and a chef and well -you all know!!

I gave up the recording engineer idea when I saw the math they had to do:eek: :confused3 :headache: :rotfl:

I used to hate the shots thing when my kids were little. My DS had a horrible reaction to a shot (who knows which-they gave him 3 at once!) when he was 3. He hasn't had any since and neither has my youngest DD. The Doc and I felt the reaction was too severe to chance it. He suggested waiting until they were in their teens. I don't mean to scare anyone..just saying what happened to me and mine.

I haven't been on much this past week. My brother in law and his wife decide to throw a "last minute" 25 Anniversary party for my in-laws. And hey by the way can you get a cake and bring desserts? To top it off they are making it a surprise party. My MIL HATES surprise parties...especially when they are at HER house!! She's gonna flip!! She's not the best of housekeepers and while "the kids" are used to it extended family and work friends aren't. She's going to be so embarrassed. I hoping to get there early to tidy up a bit for her.
It should be interesting!!

Kimba

[kimbac3]

When traveling on a plane, how do you spend your time on the plane? Do you watch the movie that is being shown on the plane, buy snacks, eat, read,.....?

Patsy, you must have snuck that one in while I was typing!!:rotfl:

I've never been on an airplane before. We drive to Florida. We drove to Arizona back in 2001 (pre-911). It just seems so expensive to fly 5 people, plus DS refuses to fly. He's too afraid. Actually I probably would only fly if I HAD too. Like if I was going to Ireland, Scotland, Italy or Germany.

Kimba

[TheDisneyBunch]

Most things we want are within 30 mins drive time. I do like to online shop though b/c I get some good deals. :goodvibes (etc..my ebay addiction) ;)


Well when I have flown the flights have only been about 2 hours or less so I just talk, look out the window, eat and maybe do a little reading.

[Pooh67_68]

When flying, I like to talk with John or I look through a mag. We leave early so I would really like to sleep, but I never can.

And just sitting still for a simple flight to Florida, drives me batty.

[bobbiwoz]

DH and I like to chat, but he likes the window, and I like the aisle, and sometimes there's a middle person. That's when I take out Sudoku puzzles!

Bobbi

[ADisneygirl]

I rarely travel by plane anymore except back to NY once in a while. While on the plane I like to read. Planes make me very nervous. I prefer driving.

[mommytotwo]

I am usually the one taking care of the kids while we are on the plane. I do get plane sick so if there is alot of turbulance, it doesn't help me. But, I do bring magazines with me just in case I get a chance to skim through them.

[mommytotwo]

What are your favorite types of pies, and which ones do you dislike?

*Feel free to share any pie recipes.

[TheDisneyBunch]

I LOVE cherry pie and choc pie (without marigne)!

[Pooh67_68]

Coconut Cream is my favorite pudding pie.
Apple is my favorite fruit pie, but a covered apple pie.

Sorry no recipes. I love to bake, but I never make pies. :confused3

[mommytotwo]

I like store brought pumpkin pie the best. But also like blueberry cream cheese pie, and some others.

[ADisneygirl]

I love pie! I wish I had a piece of coconut custard pie right now.

[mickeyfan2]

I love apple, blueberry and chocolate.

I hate shoefly pie.

[AlexWyattMommy]

What is shoefly pie?

I like apple pie best. But I can't make pie crust, so I don't make pie.

[mickeyfan2]

What is shoefly pie?

I like apple pie best. But I can't make pie crust, so I don't make pie.

It is a pie made in Amish country. It has molasses in it. It is extremely sweet. Many flock to Amish country just to eat the pie.

It gets is name from the flies that are attracted to it. So the cook is always shoeing them away. The Amish have a great sense of humor!!!;)

[snowwhitesmom]

My fav is my Mom's grasshopper pie!

[mommytotwo]

Christmas is still over 4 months away, but I am putting together my Christmas card list now :santa:.
So today's QOTD is-
How many Christmas cards do you usually send out?

[ADisneygirl]

Christmas is still over 4 months away, but I am putting together my Christmas card list now :santa:.
So today's QOTD is-
How many Christmas cards do you usually send out?

OK, I am up unusually late tonight -- or should I say morning. I woke up -- got frightened by what sounded like gunfire off in the distance and now a helicoptor is flying back and forth overhead.

Anyhow, to take my mind off it I'll answer today's question. I believe I must write out over 50 cards, but I don't mail that many. I give cards out to friends at work that don't require a stamp. I probably mail out 20 or so, unless I am in an exchange -- then its more!

[TheDisneyBunch]

How scary! I hope it all ended and you got back to bed!



I should be in bed too. I am having my little guys first birthday party later today and so I was up getting the house ready for everyone and wrapping up his gifts. :) We are giving him a RATA-PARTY! (Ratattouille) ;) I hope he enjoys his day. I have a photo-shoot at 9am as well so I really need to get my behind to bed.


As for Christmas cards... I usually do anywhere from 20-40. :goodvibes

[mickeyfan2]

80-100

[Pooh67_68]

I love shoefly, especially if it has a wet bottom.


I hate shoefly pie.

[Pooh67_68]

I have had my list done since last week. I send out 28 cards to family and then I also send a few to people from the DIS.


Christmas is still over 4 months away, but I am putting together my Christmas card list now :santa:.
So today's QOTD is-
How many Christmas cards do you usually send out?

[mommytotwo]

I send 50-70 depends, to family and friends. And I also do send to DISers and such :santa:.

I am going to open the sign ups for the Halloween Exchange if anyone here is interested in joining in. And, sign ups might end sooner, depending on my FIL's health, so come and join us if you dare :rotfl2: http://bestsmileys.com/halloween1/1.gif.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to wake up in the middle of the night with a food craving, what would you go for?

[Pooh67_68]

Patsy, good thoughts for your FIL. :wizard:



If I wake in the middle of the night feeling hungry (which isn't often) I go out and get a piece of cheese.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to wake up in the middle of the night with a food craving, what would you go for?

I've never woken up in the middle of the night from hunger before. I guess I would go for chocolate!

[mommytotwo]

I guess it would depend on what is in the house, but maybe ice cream.

[mommytotwo]

What one sea creature would you be afraid of other then a shark?

What one jungle animal would you be afraid of other then a lion or a tiger?

[Pooh67_68]

I do not like animals of any sort. (sorry to all animal lovers)
I won't go near a zoo and when riding the safari in AK, I am nervous. Have been this way since I was a baby.

[mickeyfan2]

What one sea creature would you be afraid of other then a shark?

What one jungle animal would you be afraid of other then a lion or a tiger?

Eel and a hippo

[AlexWyattMommy]

When I was little, I was afraid of whales. Not sharks, whales.

I would be terrified of a hippo. They are quite vicious.

[pennst8r]

What one sea creature would you be afraid of other then a shark?

What one jungle animal would you be afraid of other then a lion or a tiger?

I'm always paranoid when I'm in the ocean...anything that touches my legs when I can't see what it is scares the poo out of me! And DH and DSs found a baby shark on the beach this summer!

I'd probably be afraid of snakes or spiders in the jungle.


Patsy, did you mention long ago that your kids play on Webkinz? Jake just discovered them, and I admit I play the games to get him more $!:rotfl2:

[pennst8r]

Hi all!

I just got a letter for my 5th grader from People To People student ambassadors. I just posted a thread on the boards asking if anyone has had any experience with this group, but wanted to ask you guys, too. Anyone heard of it, or know a child who's gone?

[Kirby]

Let's see.....

The last time I flew was in 1996. I put the headphones on, turned slighty sideways in my seat and tried to doze the whole way. I don't like to fly! And I have to decide pretty quickly whether or not I am going to chaperone on the band's next trip in March. They're playing in Carnegie Hall and I'm not sure if I want to fly to New York or not.

I prefer peach cobbler, then apple pie.

I usually send out 50 - 100 cards, including friends on the DIS. Last year I sent out Christmas letters so I didn't send as many cards.

I've never gotten up in the middle of the night to eat anything but I have gotten up to get a drink of water.

I would probably be afraid of an eel or sea snake. I don't swim in the ocean if I can help it though.

I would probably be more afraid of a snake or spider or something of that sort that lives in the jungle than an animal.

[mommytotwo]

Hi all!

I just got a letter for my 5th grader from People To People student ambassadors. I just posted a thread on the boards asking if anyone has had any experience with this group, but wanted to ask you guys, too. Anyone heard of it, or know a child who's gone?


Sorry, I don't know anything about it.
Yes, we are a Webkinz family :rolleyes1 . If you want, I will add Jake onto our friends list...just pm me his user name.

[pennst8r]

Seems like it's on the same par with Who's Who. Not really an achievement. Seems to be those who loved it and those who hated it. I think he's too young at 11 anyway. But the DIS did get me some answers! :cool1:

I just joined in on the Halloween exchange, now I"m going to see what else is coming up!

[mommytotwo]

If you were to do a voice over for a cartoon, which would you pick?

[kimbac3]

If you were to do a voice over for a cartoon, which would you pick?

Mrs. Incredible!:rotfl:

On another note..can I ask for prayers and pixie dust for my DD15. We had to take her for an echo-cardiogram. She's been having trouble with rapid heartbeats. We are still waiting for the results:surfweb: We leave for WDW in 15 days and I have to confess I'm concerned about her going on some of the rides. I remember hearing so often about deaths at WDW "they had an undiagnosed heart condition" . You don't know how glad I am that Rock n Rollercoaster will be closed:cloud9:

Thanks,
Kimba

[Pooh67_68]

The Simpson's.


kimbac3, Good thoughts for your DD and :wizard: that you get the results before leaving.

[mommytotwo]

Mrs. Incredible!:rotfl:

On another note..can I ask for prayers and pixie dust for my DD15. We had to take her for an echo-cardiogram. She's been having trouble with rapid heartbeats. We are still waiting for the results:surfweb: We leave for WDW in 15 days and I have to confess I'm concerned about her going on some of the rides. I remember hearing so often about deaths at WDW "they had an undiagnosed heart condition" . You don't know how glad I am that Rock n Rollercoaster will be closed:cloud9:

Thanks,
Kimba

:grouphug: :wizard: for your daughter.

[Kirby]

Saying a prayer for your daughter! Here's hoping that there is nothing seriously wrong.

[pennst8r]

Mrs. Incredible!:rotfl:

On another note..can I ask for prayers and pixie dust for my DD15. We had to take her for an echo-cardiogram. She's been having trouble with rapid heartbeats. We are still waiting for the results:surfweb: We leave for WDW in 15 days and I have to confess I'm concerned about her going on some of the rides. I remember hearing so often about deaths at WDW "they had an undiagnosed heart condition" . You don't know how glad I am that Rock n Rollercoaster will be closed:cloud9:

Thanks,
Kimba

I'll keep her in my prayers. Hope you get the results soon.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Mrs. Incredible!:rotfl:

On another note..can I ask for prayers and pixie dust for my DD15. We had to take her for an echo-cardiogram. She's been having trouble with rapid heartbeats. We are still waiting for the results:surfweb: We leave for WDW in 15 days and I have to confess I'm concerned about her going on some of the rides. I remember hearing so often about deaths at WDW "they had an undiagnosed heart condition" . You don't know how glad I am that Rock n Rollercoaster will be closed:cloud9:

Thanks,
Kimba

I will keep your dd in my throughts and prayers! I hope it is all ok! I know you must be so glad about RR being closed! ((HUGS))



A cartoon character...hmm.. not sure.. Dory would be fun!
:rotfl:



So my baby boy is ONE now! I just can't get over it. He is growing up so fast! We took him out to do a build a bear yesterday and dressed it up as a pirate..hehe :) it is so cute!

[AlexWyattMommy]

:pixiedust: for your DD Kimbac3.


I would like to be the Little Mermaid or Bonnie on Kim Possible.

[kimbac3]

Thanks everyone for the prayers and pixie dust. It must have worked!! The Doctor called yesterday and said her test results can back showing a normal, healthy heart!! He said to keep an eye on her in WDW. If she has the palpitaions obviously she needs to slow down. But she's only had one episode since the test, so that's a good thing!! :cool1: :banana:

We leave in 8 days so I'm so glad we got good news!! Now I'm up to my eyeballs packing!! But I'm so excited now that I have that weight off!!

Kimba

[Pooh67_68]

Kimbac, wonderfull news. party:

[TheDisneyBunch]

Great news! I am so happy for you guys.

Hope you have a great trip! Maybe we will see you there. :goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

Hi everyone, we will be back at home tonight and just checking in right now. Don't forget, the sign ups are still happening for the Halloween Exchange, if anyone else would like to join us. Thank you for the condolences, and touching messages....back to our daily QOTDs :).


If you were given a chance to explore an island, but you could take only five items with you, and just one person, what five items would you take, and what person would you bring along with you?

[Kirby]

I would take my husband with me.

Five items, hmmmm, chapstick, compass, matches, water and a light weight tarp.

[mommytotwo]

I would take my husband along as well. And the five items would be-matches, water, a camera-(if we found something really interesting, I would want to take a picture of it, and if we were ever found, I could share my pictures with everyone), blanket, and food.

[mommytotwo]

What is the best price you had paid for fruits?




*I had bought a big container of strawberries for a dollar during our trip...unfortunatly, we were to busy, forgot about the strawberries in the car, and it had gotten tossed.

[mommytotwo]

Is anyone around? :confused:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think we have all forgotten to look at this thread.

I am very glad that you are back!!!

[bobbiwoz]

:wave: Hi everyone!

I'm back from a wonderful time in New Jersey. DM was in nursing home for awhile, and I visited her often, she's home...sadly, still depressed. We (DSis, DH and rest of family) WERE hoping that a change of scenery, orgainized activities, and being waited on would help her spirits, but no, that didn't work.
She is in our prayers.

How is school going for Shayla? Do others have young ones going off to school these days? Grandma here, but I'll be back teaching adults p/t toward the end of September.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[kimbac3]

I've been busy packing and what not!! We leave in 2 1/2 sleeps. Well we are leaving at 3am Friday morning so I doubt much "sleep" will happen!!

Ok - the island question: I'd take DH and my Bible, waterproof matches, a small pot, a good knife and some rope.

The fruit question...I'm not sure. It's been so long since I paid a decent price for fruit!!

Kimba

[bobbiwoz]

I've been busy packing and what not!! We leave in 2 1/2 sleeps. Well we are leaving at 3am Friday morning so I doubt much "sleep" will happen!!

Ok - the island question: I'd take DH and my Bible, waterproof matches, a small pot, a good knife and some rope.

The fruit question...I'm not sure. It's been so long since I paid a decent price for fruit!!

Kimba

Have a great time at your first MNSSHP! :banana:
Bobbi:goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

I think we have all forgotten to look at this thread.

I am very glad that you are back!!!

Thank you :).

[mommytotwo]

:wave: Hi everyone!

I'm back from a wonderful time in New Jersey. DM was in nursing home for awhile, and I visited her often, she's home...sadly, still depressed. We (DSis, DH and rest of family) WERE hoping that a change of scenery, orgainized activities, and being waited on would help her spirits, but no, that didn't work.
She is in our prayers.

How is school going for Shayla? Do others have young ones going off to school these days? Grandma here, but I'll be back teaching adults p/t toward the end of September.

Bobbi:goodvibes



Hope things look brighter for your mom in the near future.
Shayla loves school. She had gone back today after taking a week and a half off, and she was ready and willing to go. :)

[mommytotwo]

I've been busy packing and what not!! We leave in 2 1/2 sleeps. Well we are leaving at 3am Friday morning so I doubt much "sleep" will happen!!

Ok - the island question: I'd take DH and my Bible, waterproof matches, a small pot, a good knife and some rope.

The fruit question...I'm not sure. It's been so long since I paid a decent price for fruit!!

Kimba


Have a fun trip. We had sent out a postcard to you today :).

[mommytotwo]

If you were to put together two Hollywood celebrities together that you think would make a good match, who would they be?

[AlexWyattMommy]

No one. Because I can't tell what is real in them and what is just for show.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Hi everyone, we will be back at home tonight and just checking in right now. Don't forget, the sign ups are still happening for the Halloween Exchange, if anyone else would like to join us. Thank you for the condolences, and touching messages....back to our daily QOTDs :).


If you were given a chance to explore an island, but you could take only five items with you, and just one person, what five items would you take, and what person would you bring along with you?

Woohoo! Just a few more days til we are at Disney! I am so excited!!

I am not sure about which celebs I would put together. Hmm..hard choice to make..lol

As for the island.. I would take dh with me.. hmm. a BOAT..haha, a camera for sure, lots of food, a tent...:rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

Woohoo! Just a few more days til we are at Disney! I am so excited!!

I am not sure about which celebs I would put together. Hmm..hard choice to make..lol

As for the island.. I would take dh with me.. hmm. a BOAT..haha, a camera for sure, lots of food, a tent...:rotfl:

Hope you and your family have a great time on your trip ::MickeyMo :tigger: :dumbo: .

[pennst8r]

Woohoo! Just a few more days til we are at Disney! I am so excited!!

I am not sure about which celebs I would put together. Hmm..hard choice to make..lol

As for the island.. I would take dh with me.. hmm. a BOAT..haha, a camera for sure, lots of food, a tent...:rotfl:

Those last few days go the slowest!! Have a great time!

[mommytotwo]

If you were given a magical power of any type, what would you like it to do?

[TheDisneyBunch]

to be able to grant wishes! :wizard: ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'd take the super speed. Then I could breeze through housework and be able to play more with kids and NOT have to look at the laundry piling up.

[kimbac3]

to be able to grant wishes! :wizard: ;)

That's a good one!! I'd like to be able to move things just by thinking. With the chronic foot and leg pain I have, just walking to the sink is a chore. Sure would be nice to "think" the dishes into the sink!!:rotfl2:

Hope we get to run into you at Disney!! We're leaving at 3am Friday. I can't believe I'm not still in bed getting in some extra sleep but..1. I'm suffering through a stomach bug (at least that's what I hope it is!) and 2. I'M TOO EXCITED TO SLEEP!!!!:yay: :dance3:

By the way I voted for your adorable little boy. So cute!!

Kimba

[kimbac3]

Have a fun trip. We had sent out a postcard to you today :).

Thanks Patsy!! Yours will be on it's way soon!! :moped:

Kimba

[bobbiwoz]

I would like the power to blink and get somewhere! The 11 hour drive to Cape May is still on my mind!!

Kimba, you're very nearly on your way:banana: :banana:

[kimbac3]

Bye Everyone!!! I'll be back in 10 days!!

Don't have too much fun here without me!!

Kimba

[TheDisneyBunch]

That's a good one!! I'd like to be able to move things just by thinking. With the chronic foot and leg pain I have, just walking to the sink is a chore. Sure would be nice to "think" the dishes into the sink!!:rotfl2:

Hope we get to run into you at Disney!! We're leaving at 3am Friday. I can't believe I'm not still in bed getting in some extra sleep but..1. I'm suffering through a stomach bug (at least that's what I hope it is!) and 2. I'M TOO EXCITED TO SLEEP!!!!:yay: :dance3:

By the way I voted for your adorable little boy. So cute!!

Kimba


Aww, I hope you get to feeling better.

I will have that too excited to sleep bug tomorrow night I am sure..lol Heck, I am all excited now.

We must run into one another at some point being at the same resort and all. I need to find a lgmh to hang on my camera bag. Look for a couple with red hair (me) brown hair (dh) and a little blondie (ds). ;)

Thank you so much for the vote too. I really appreciate that. We will be gone when the contest ends so I am praying the votes will help him stay in first but I know people get others to go in and vote at the last minute to make their kids win. Ah, well, worth a shot though.

[kimbac3]

Hi All!! I'm Back!! Sure has been quiet on this thread!!

We had a great time. It rained alot though, and we came back to a dead hot water heater!! :eek: DH is under the house as I type trying to install the new one! I've been doing laundry since last night (cold water!):laundy: But if I don't start it now it will get worse.

I'm going to post a trip report soon. Well as soon as I get life back to normal!!

Some highlights:
The red Power Ranger at the MGM parade. DS had a John Cena hat on (WWE wrestler- has a "move" called "you can't see me" he waves his hand in front of his face and says it.) Anyway. We were sitting there, he came over shook my hand ( two handed- nice gesture:) ) and then my DDs hands. He looks at DS..steps back and squats down. I'm thinking he's going to do some Power Ranger move. He looks right at DS and does the "you can't see me"! We died laughing. DS had been hiding in behind his sisters because he didn't want anyone to see him. So how ironic was that!!

DH's birthday at Coral Reef

Mickey at MNSSHP. I got out of my wheelchair to get a family photo with him and Minnie. After the photo, Mickey takes my arm, waves DH out of the way and escorts me to my chair. It was so sweet and I loved it. After we left the room my oldest DD said "Awe mom, that was so sweet I'm gonna cry!!"

The lizard in the room. Ok, we were staying at Port Orleans Riverside. My DDs were coming back from getting ice. The door opens..I hear a commotion. "There's a lizard!! It's coming in the room!!"
"IT'S IN THE ROOM!!!!!!!!:scared1: :scared1: " This is followed by shrieks and screams. In comes the lizard under the bed. Their bed. So now the are running for the bathroom to hide. DH tells them it's ok. I tell DH if the lizard is not removed I will not sleep in here!! So DH and DS begin the lizard hunt. It's under the bed, it's on the wall..IT'S WALKING ACROSS THE BED!!! (insert more shrieks and screams here) So I say "I have a flashlight and a cup..will that work?" Finally Dh catches it in the cup and releases it. It was funny!:lmao: I should have video taped it!!

That's some of the highlights. We really had a great time.
Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Hi All!! I'm Back!! Sure has been quiet on this thread!!

We had a great time. It rained alot though, and we came back to a dead hot water heater!! :eek: DH is under the house as I type trying to install the new one! I've been doing laundry since last night (cold water!):laundy: But if I don't start it now it will get worse.

I'm going to post a trip report soon. Well as soon as I get life back to normal!!

Some highlights:
The red Power Ranger at the MGM parade. DS had a John Cena hat on (WWE wrestler- has a "move" called "you can't see me" he waves his hand in front of his face and says it.) Anyway. We were sitting there, he came over shook my hand ( two handed- nice gesture:) ) and then my DDs hands. He looks at DS..steps back and squats down. I'm thinking he's going to do some Power Ranger move. He looks right at DS and does the "you can't see me"! We died laughing. DS had been hiding in behind his sisters because he didn't want anyone to see him. So how ironic was that!!

DH's birthday at Coral Reef

Mickey at MNSSHP. I got out of my wheelchair to get a family photo with him and Minnie. After the photo, Mickey takes my arm, waves DH out of the way and escorts me to my chair. It was so sweet and I loved it. After we left the room my oldest DD said "Awe mom, that was so sweet I'm gonna cry!!"

The lizard in the room. Ok, we were staying at Port Orleans Riverside. My DDs were coming back from getting ice. The door opens..I hear a commotion. "There's a lizard!! It's coming in the room!!"
"IT'S IN THE ROOM!!!!!!!!:scared1: :scared1: " This is followed by shrieks and screams. In comes the lizard under the bed. Their bed. So now the are running for the bathroom to hide. DH tells them it's ok. I tell DH if the lizard is not removed I will not sleep in here!! So DH and DS begin the lizard hunt. It's under the bed, it's on the wall..IT'S WALKING ACROSS THE BED!!! (insert more shrieks and screams here) So I say "I have a flashlight and a cup..will that work?" Finally Dh catches it in the cup and releases it. It was funny!:lmao: I should have video taped it!!

That's some of the highlights. We really had a great time.
Kimba



Welcome back.
Sounds like a very memorable trip. Our water heater is leaking, and I found a lizard in our house two nights ago, how weird :lmao: .
I haven't been posting any QOTDs since it didn't seem like many people were checking in anymore and participating :(.
But, it is still nice to come here and chat with everyone. It seems like there are less and less people participating in the exchanges these days. For the Anything in a Flat Rate Box Exchange, we only have a few participants, but hopefully for the two :santa: Christmas ones, the numbers will pick up. I can't wait to get started on those :). I already have one person signed up for the stocking exchange.:santa:

[kimbac3]

Hi Patsy!

My kids said to tell you thank you for the postcard. They thought it was cool to come home to a postcard for them!

Did you post the sign ups for the stocking exchange?? Did I miss that one??

For what it's worth I liked the question of the day. I know I didn't always get on fast enough to post an answer sometimes, but I liked it.

My mom was here dog sitting while we were gone so we knew the hot water heater was having issues. The breaker for it kept tripping. Oh well, it's in now. We are just waiting for the water to heat up.

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Hi Patsy!

My kids said to tell you thank you for the postcard. They thought it was cool to come home to a postcard for them!

Did you post the sign ups for the stocking exchange?? Did I miss that one??

For what it's worth I liked the question of the day. I know I didn't always get on fast enough to post an answer sometimes, but I liked it.

My mom was here dog sitting while we were gone so we knew the hot water heater was having issues. The breaker for it kept tripping. Oh well, it's in now. We are just waiting for the water to heat up.

Kimba


They are welcome :).
No, I did not yet post the exchange sign up for either of the Christmas ones. As of now, I am planning on doing that either in the middle of Oct. or at the very start of Nov. We will see how shipping goes with the other exchanges and if everyone seems to be recieving their exchanges in a timely manner. And see how my schedule goes.
I will post a QOTD since there is interest :).

[mommytotwo]

Do you make any special fall/Thanksgiving/Halloween treats for your family, neighbors, friends...? If so, feel free to also post your recipes. Or, do you recieve anything from anyone?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I used to make pumpkin bread for everyone, but since I've moved, I don't do that anymore. :sad:

I need to dig up the recipe.

[ADisneygirl]

Hi All!! I'm Back!! Sure has been quiet on this thread!!

We had a great time. It rained alot though, and we came back to a dead hot water heater!! :eek: DH is under the house as I type trying to install the new one! I've been doing laundry since last night (cold water!):laundy: But if I don't start it now it will get worse.

I'm going to post a trip report soon. Well as soon as I get life back to normal!!

Some highlights:
The red Power Ranger at the MGM parade. DS had a John Cena hat on (WWE wrestler- has a "move" called "you can't see me" he waves his hand in front of his face and says it.) Anyway. We were sitting there, he came over shook my hand ( two handed- nice gesture:) ) and then my DDs hands. He looks at DS..steps back and squats down. I'm thinking he's going to do some Power Ranger move. He looks right at DS and does the "you can't see me"! We died laughing. DS had been hiding in behind his sisters because he didn't want anyone to see him. So how ironic was that!!

DH's birthday at Coral Reef

Mickey at MNSSHP. I got out of my wheelchair to get a family photo with him and Minnie. After the photo, Mickey takes my arm, waves DH out of the way and escorts me to my chair. It was so sweet and I loved it. After we left the room my oldest DD said "Awe mom, that was so sweet I'm gonna cry!!"

The lizard in the room. Ok, we were staying at Port Orleans Riverside. My DDs were coming back from getting ice. The door opens..I hear a commotion. "There's a lizard!! It's coming in the room!!"
"IT'S IN THE ROOM!!!!!!!!:scared1: :scared1: " This is followed by shrieks and screams. In comes the lizard under the bed. Their bed. So now the are running for the bathroom to hide. DH tells them it's ok. I tell DH if the lizard is not removed I will not sleep in here!! So DH and DS begin the lizard hunt. It's under the bed, it's on the wall..IT'S WALKING ACROSS THE BED!!! (insert more shrieks and screams here) So I say "I have a flashlight and a cup..will that work?" Finally Dh catches it in the cup and releases it. It was funny!:lmao: I should have video taped it!!

That's some of the highlights. We really had a great time.
Kimba

Welcome back! Eww! :scared1: I am terrified of those icky lizards too. They seem to LOVE to hang around by my front door -- especially the baby ones and slip in whenever you open the door. I have taken to entering and exiting through the garage door exclusively. That way I have a lot more room to avoid them.

[kimbac3]

Do you make any special fall/Thanksgiving/Halloween treats for your family, neighbors, friends...? If so, feel free to also post your recipes. Or, do you recieve anything from anyone?

My inlaws have an annual Halloween bonfire. I always bring rice krispie treats, brownies, and my apple pie coffee cake. On halloween night instead of trick or treating we make homemade soft pretzels.

Apple Pie Coffee Cake

2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
¾ cup sugar
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups apples: peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Topping: ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed in small bowl (not needed but yummy!!)

*Preheat oven to 375 degrees (350 if using Pyrex or dark finish plate). *Grease 10 inch pie plate. *In medium bowl combine the eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar. *Beat with wooden spoon until thick (about 1 minute). * Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt. *Beat vigorously until mixture has a crumbly consistency about 1 minute. *Fold in the apples until evenly coated. And batter becomes moist and smooth. There will be LOTS of apples held together by a stiff batter. (There will look like there is not enough batter as compared to the apples..There is. Don’t worry!)
*Scrape into prepared pan into even layer. *Sprinkle with topping. (We like it thick here!) * Bake on center rack for 30 to 40 minutes until center is firmed when pressed. *Cake top and bottom will be a deep brown. *Apples should be tender when knife pierced. *Remove. Allow to cool at least one hour on folded tea/dish towel. *Serve warm or room temperature. *Cut into wedges.

Amish Soft Pretzels
YIELDS 12 PRETZELS

1 ½ cups warm water ¼ cup baking soda
2 packages granulated yeast 1 cup cool water
½ tsp. salt shortening
4 ½ cups flour Salt (prefer Kosher or coarse)

1. Measure 1 ½ cups of water into a large mixing bowl. Use warm water from the faucet. Run the water over your wrist. When it feels quite warm, it is warm enough to make the yeast work. If you prefer, use a thermometer. When the water reaches between 110-115 degrees it’s the right temperature.
1. Stir in the two packs of yeast until it disappears.
2. Stir in the salt and up to 3 ½ cups of flour if you can.
3. Dump about ½ cup of the flour on the counter and your heads.
4. Roll the dough out of the bowl onto the flour and start to knead. When the dough gets sticky add up to ½ cup more flour.
5. When the dough is smooth and elastic and no longer sticky, put it back in the mixing bowl. Cover it with a tea towel and set it in the oven with the oven light on or sit it in a warm spot for 15 minutes.
6. Get the dough out and tear it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope shape about 8 to 10 inches long.
7. Shape into pretzels or any shape you’d like (letters, funny shapes, wreaths)
8. Put 1 cup cool water in medium sized bowl. Stir in the baking soda into the water until it is dissolved. Then, one by one soak each pretzel for about 2 minutes.
10. Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening on a paper towel. Or use a spray like
PAM.
11. Set oven to 350 degrees
12. Place each pretzel onto the cookie sheets. Be sure not to allow them to touch. Sprinkle with coarse/kosher salt.
13. Bake for 20 minutes
14. Eat while warm!! Enjoy!!

[mommytotwo]

Every Halloween, I do make a dessert for our neighbors, and family. This year, I had seen this on the Kraft website, and was thinking of making them.

Scary Pudding Cups

1 square BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
2 cups cold milk
6 drops green food coloring
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
8 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed

MELT chocolate in microwave as directed on package. Use a clean small paint brush to paint a monster face on the inside of each of four clear 5-oz. plastic cups with the melted chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
ADD milk and food coloring to dry pudding mix in medium bowl. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Immediately pour into prepared cups.
TOP with the cookie crumbs. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store any leftover desserts in refrigerator.

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[mommytotwo]

What are your favorite foods to eat for the following meals-

Breakfast-
Lunch-
Snack-
Dinner-

[AlexWyattMommy]

Today the answers are...

Breakfast-Chic-fil-a chik-n-minis
Lunch-Penn Station Artichoke sub
Snack-Kettle Corn
Dinner-Baked Macaroni'n'cheese, corn souffle, broccoli & cheeder, & garlic bread

...tomorrow they would be different. :lmao:

[Meriweather]

Like AWM, today the answers are:
Breakfast: pancakes and sausage
Lunch: Chicken Garlic pizza
Snack: popcorn
Dinner: Chiles rellenos, refried beans, chips and salsa

[MickeyMamma]

Hi guys! Remember me? I haven't been around for a while. We went on vacation last month and since then I feel like I am constantly running to keep up, especially now that school started.

Just wanted to say HI to everybody!


And here are my answers for today:
Breakfast- Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch- Luau Salad from CF
Snack- Popcorn or fruit
Dinner- Sushi

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hi guys! Remember me? I haven't been around for a while. We went on vacation last month and since then I feel like I am constantly running to keep up, especially now that school started.

Just wanted to say HI to everybody!


And here are my answers for today:
Breakfast- Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch- Luau Salad from CF
Snack- Popcorn or fruit
Dinner- Sushi

I sure do remember the picture of your little cutie!!
Glad to see you back. :yay:

[kimbac3]

What are your favorite foods to eat for the following meals-

Breakfast-
Lunch-
Snack-
Dinner-

Breakfast: Pancakes and bacon that someone else cooks!!
Lunch: Beefaroni I know:confused: I love them though!!
Snack: chocolate chip cookies and milk
Dinner: Ham, mashed spuds and corn!!

Ya never know I'm diabetic huh??

Kimba

By the way Patsy - those pudding cups look really cute!!

[mommytotwo]

If you were to open a store that is not a fanchise, what type of store would you have?