DDA Chapter 6

[triplefigs]

Here it is!

3 Days until we're... LIVE FROM DISNEY~ Third Time is the Charm Trip Report! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24657195#post24657195)

[UP Disney]

Here it is!

3 Days until we're... LIVE FROM DISNEY~ Third Time is the Charm Trip Report! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24657195#post24657195)

Woohoo! :woohoo: We get to live vicariously through Denise & her family. :dance3: :cheer2: :banana: :cool1:

[PNO4TE]

Well, nifty!

DS is being inducted into the National Jr. Honor Society next Tuesday! :)

:yay:

[lovesdumbo]

A couple of years ago Sister's preschool teacher had the CUTEST Easy Spirit sneakers. She got them at Marshall's. I HAD to have a pair. I drove ALL OVER looking for those stupid shoes in my size and never did find them! :rotfl2: Several months later I ran across them somewhere - it might have been Ross, or maybe it was Marshall's. I bought them and they are so HOT! I have finally been wearing them over the past few months, but there is no way I could take them to WDW. :sad2:Here's my report-Marshalls #1 (not the lunch time one) had a Baggallini Doctor's bag. TJ Max had no Baggallini bags. Marshalls #2 had a Baggallini Briefcase. So no Urban Backpack yet. I've got 1 or 2 more to check out.

I did get Emma 3 pairs of sneakers and had her try them on and see which one she liked the most. She picked the the gray New Balance with Hot Pink! They fit her just perfect now so I'll see if they have them in a 1/2 size bigger. These were from the lunch time store and none of the other stores had them.

Which brings me to the happy news...

Jack (I don't know his middle name yet) is here! I missed Julie's call, since we were at Kroger, but she said everything went great. He weighs 6 lbs, 13 ounces and he's 19 1/4 inches long. Not bad for a month early! :cloud9:Congratulations to Julie, her DH, Kyle and Carlie!

Bernadette- I love that Pink bag! I think I need to go to Marshall's tomorrow:rolleyes1:wizard: Let me know what you find.;) That pink bag is really cute. It has zippers in the sides that you can undo so you can put the bag on the handle of a rolling suitcase. It has pockets inside and key fobs and spot for pens.....I really like it!

Hi guys! I've been out of the loop for a couple of days. I promise to go back and catch up, but I wanted to let you guys know that Alan and I are expecting our 5th child on December 11. We are thrilled, and everything looks good so far. The only concern is that my progesterone level is too low, so I'm on a daily pill to build that up, and ensure a healthy environment for our little peanut! Thanks for all your prayers at this time! We have felt them all!!!:woohoo: Congratulations! That is wonderful news!!!!:yay:

[triplefigs]

Wow, Glynis! Congrats on the baby!!!

[PNO4TE]

Hi guys! I've been out of the loop for a couple of days. I promise to go back and catch up, but I wanted to let you guys know that Alan and I are expecting our 5th child on December 11. We are thrilled, and everything looks good so far. The only concern is that my progesterone level is too low, so I'm on a daily pill to build that up, and ensure a healthy environment for our little peanut! Thanks for all your prayers at this time! We have felt them all!!!

:yay: :yay: YIPPEE:yay: :yay:

[Tinkaroo]

What a wonderful night to check back in....

CONGRATULATIONS, GLYNIS AND ALAN (AND KIDS)!!!!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[babytrees]

Here it is!

3 Days until we're... LIVE FROM DISNEY~ Third Time is the Charm Trip Report! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24657195#post24657195)

love the report all ready!!

[Tinkaroo]

Hi, DDA!

I have been trying to keep up, but I think it's been a week since my last post. :flower3:

Work continues to be busy (yuck), but I'm looking forward to leaving it behind in about a week! :thumbsup2 My parents were in town visiting this weekend, had a bridal luncheon to go to, birthdays to celebrate and shop for, etc., etc. It's been busy!

Just a few things off the top of my head:

Amy - wonderful news about Julie and Jack. I'm so glad to hear all went well - he sounds like a healthy size for 1 mo. early! The pics of you and Jennifer were fabulous - thanks for being our designated shopper. :goodvibes

Denise - so excited for you and the rest of the figs. It doesn't look like our plans will jive at all (had originally planned to go to the P&PP on 5/2, but scratched them), but I'll keep an eye out for you guys! Have fun!!!!!!!

Deb (and Chris) - congrats on all the hard work on the house, and on the new truck! Everything looks fabulous. :wizard: :wizard: for a good appraisal.

Elizabeth - congrats to DS! Hope your wrist begins feeling better soon.

Tammi - I hope all the machines begin cooperating! :hug:

Bernadette - more amazing clothes! I don't know where you're finding the time. I'm excited to meet you soon!

Janet - getting excited? :dance3:

Elin - the B&BB looks heavenly! :cloud9: I hope you guys have a fabulous time while you're there.

Terri - lots of :wizard: :wizard: :hug: :hug: for you with the situation with your son. My brother (26) is down in FL sorting his life out, and for the most part, it seems to have been a good move. I hope your son has the similar succcess!

Good to see Lynn and Paula pop in!

Jen - have fun making more cruise plans, and congrats on the upcoming interviews!

Jennifer - have fun with those Webkinz! I pray for many more "boring" days for you on the couch while those precious girls grow a bit more. Hey, I'll trade you your boredom for some of my work. ;)

Vicki - glad to hear the drive to Lansing was safe! Sorry that the DS is gone.

Kristine - you are one brave woman! :scared:

Robyn - lots of :wizard: for the days ahead with Molly!

And lots of :wizard: :woohoo: :hug: for anyone I missed! It certainly wasn't intentional.

[Tammi67]

Tammi - I like your new ticker... I had looked at some of those too and wasn't sure which banner and sliders to choose. You chose well, grasshopper! :)
Thanks. I'm not so sure I totally like it. I'll see after Mickey moves from in front of the castle.

[my3princes]

Morning all! Im off to work

but first, last night we all sat down and decided on our excursions...
I wll be going atv riding/ziplining, dogsledding, and whale watching :)

..another 32 days to go!

Have a great day!

Now Chris and I are very jealous. We would love to do all of those excursions. Do you have room in your luggage for us?





Bernadette I was just checking the weather for the start of our trip & wow it looks to be warm! I will be packing shorts only for this trip & plenty of sunscreen :thumbsup2

We have storms going through right now, it is so gloomy looking. I really need to get motivated here as tonight we are pulling up the carpet in the living room & dining room :scared:


I feel for you. I REALLY do :)

We had a VERY strange weekend. It started Thurs when I found out I printed the wrong judges page for the talent comp program book. :scared1: So I busted my back side and printed another. Then Friday was run around day and make sure everything was ready for Saturday. :upsidedow
Sat came and it was wild and crazy, Cassie helped me sell raffle tickets and cruise tickets as well as some program books.

I got Ellie ready and set up for her performances (she did fabulous) I hope to get them up on her site by next week.
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Then it was out to sell tickets and program. We sold $320 in program books and raffle tickets. I am happy but a bit sad as well. I had printed over 200 program books and we only sold about 50 of them. The gal who did them last year said she sold out and they were only a few pages and ALL black and white, mine had color and pics from last year as well. Oh well some money is better than no money.

Then the talent scout who came up from Holywood asked Cassie if she like modeling and stuff. She invited Cassie to IPAC as well. :woohoo: After talking to the singing teacher who is taking us to Hollywood, we might have found a way to get Cassie down there (not as a performer) but in and around the ageants etc. We don't have enough $$ to send her as a perormer, we still have not gotten enough for Ellie, but we will make sure she goes.
Carole (the singing teacher who runs the pageants in town) told us Cassie could enter the next pageant for free to get her feet wet. :eek: That is a $325 savings. Things are looking up for that kid. Oh and she and I have talked about her crap and we figured it was just a very bad day for both of us and we took it out on eachother, so all is well.

THEN Sunday Ellie sang at my Wing Commanders call (big deal, she commands the largest reserve wing the the US) and they loved her. I cried.
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My house is trashed because I have done nothing to keep it up in 5 days, but I am spent so part of me doesn't care.

I do hope all is well with the DDA, if anyone has a minute to give me some cliff notes, that would be fabulous.

Enjoy your morning all.

It sounds like you have some talented kids there. I hope you can relax long enough to enjoy all that they are accomplishing.

Luckily I am an anal person... :laughing: Delta has once again changed our flights for our September trip and sent us no notifications. In fact they have changed our flights no less than 5 times since we booked our fares a couple of months ago. At least this time I got a very nice CS rep on the phone who was able to link our itinerary numbers together so I don't have to keep changing our seats every time! (My flight is on miles and myBob's is on cash so they have different numbers.) One good thing about this current change is that our flight is leaving Orlando 45 minutes later than the one they had changed us to last week. :rotfl:

Delta did that to us the last time we flew them. In fact they changed our flight time AFTER we had already left for the airport. They ended up bumping us to a different flight all together, but it was nonstop if I remember correctly.

Well, nifty!

DS is being inducted into the National Jr. Honor Society next Tuesday! :)

:cool1: :cool1: That is great news. I don't think we have that at our school. I made National Honor Society in High School, but don't remember it earlier.

I think I can handle my one big checked bag with the shoulder bag attached and daypack on. Emma can be in the stroller. She doesn't like crowded places so I don't know how willing she'll be to walk-she gets scared and at least I'll know exactly where she is in the stroller. She can hold her backpack or I can put it in the stroller basket. I'm thinking if I took my bigger tote I could hang that off the stroller handles. So I'm pushing the stroller with one hand and pulling my checked bag with the other. HOW do I carry/pull a 2nd checked bag? I guess I could make Emma walk and put the 2nd bag in the stroller.

I suppose I could take both the shoulder bag and the tote as Emma & are both allowed 1 carry on and a personal item. That tote is pretty good sized.

I did 5 nights with Joe in January so I should be able to do 6 nights with Emma in May. In January we had both cold and warm weather clothes. But I did mail a box in January. I plan a mailing stuff down for my owners locker but I didn't want to mail a box home.

I really need to pack to see what I'm dealing with here.

We are able to hook our luggage together. We have the larger pull behind and the next smaller size clips to the front of the first and so on. That way we only have to drag one thing though it is actually several. Does that make sense :confused3

I'm sorry, Elizabeth! I tend to forget that you joined in this talkative group later. :blush:

Julie was never an avid poster, but she kept up for a little while. We were actually friends first, before we had the thread in common; her husband is a bailiff in the same courthouse where Kevin is a prosecutor. Kevin and Dave became buddies, having an obsession with Disney in common. Julie and I became fast friends, and we have a tradition of spending every New Years' Eve together. Their oldest son, Kyle, will be 10 in July and Carli just turned 8. Kyle is 100% blind. Both kids are over the moon that they have a new sibling. :goodvibes

Which brings me to the happy news...

Jack (I don't know his middle name yet) is here! I missed Julie's call, since we were at Kroger, but she said everything went great. He weighs 6 lbs, 13 ounces and he's 19 1/4 inches long. Not bad for a month early! :cloud9:

That's great news. It sounds like he is healthy :thumbsup2

Hi guys! I've been out of the loop for a couple of days. I promise to go back and catch up, but I wanted to let you guys know that Alan and I are expecting our 5th child on December 11. We are thrilled, and everything looks good so far. The only concern is that my progesterone level is too low, so I'm on a daily pill to build that up, and ensure a healthy environment for our little peanut! Thanks for all your prayers at this time! We have felt them all!!!


I know that you have been praying for this :cool1: :cool1: Congratulations:cool1:

[triplefigs]

Lindsay, PM me your schedule, and I'll send you my cell phone number. Maybe we can meet on the monorail one day. You know we'll be riding it a lot!

[Glynis]

:woohoo: Congrats!! :goodvibes

Thanks, Heidi. I'm a bit overwhelmed, but very happy.

[Glynis]

WOO HOO!!!!! I am so excited for you (and Alan too)!!

You all will continue to be in my prayers.

Does this affect your London trip??

Thanks, Theresa! I appreciate the prayers! At this point, the London trip is not affected. My dr. thinks it will be ok, as long as I get up and walk the cabin every hour. As long as I keep taking my progesterone, and other vitamins, I should be just fine!

[Glynis]

Congrats!!!

Thanks, Chanon!

[Glynis]

CONGRATULATIONS!! i am so excited for you guys!!!

Thanks, Jennifer! We're excited, too.

I don't think I ever congratulated you on your interviews! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[Glynis]

Glynis, what wonderful news!! :goodvibes I know this is something you have been hoping for, so I am very happy for you and Alan. Tons and tons of good wishes for a safe and healthy pregnancy! :wizard: :wizard:

Thanks, Elizabeth! Alan is so excited it's almost embarrassing! He wanted to start telling everyone a week ago, when I told him what I suspected. I had to threaten him with bodily harm until we got confirmation from our dr.

[Glynis]

And another congratulations!!! That is wonderful. Prayers for a healthy pregnancy. :wizard:

Thanks, Tammi! Sorry to hear about your tv. Congrats on the new washer. I keep waiting for ours to give out. Alan's mom gave it to us about 11 years ago, and it keeps going strong. It was old when we got it, so I know we're living on borrowed time.

[Glynis]

Here it is!

3 Days until we're... LIVE FROM DISNEY~ Third Time is the Charm Trip Report! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24657195#post24657195)

Yay! I'm so excited to read this!!! I hope you guys have the most wonderful time ever!!!

[Glynis]

:woohoo: Congratulations! That is wonderful news!!!!:yay:

Thanks, Bernadette!

[Glynis]

Wow, Glynis! Congrats on the baby!!!

Thanks, Denise! It's kind of odd to think about, but I'm happy!

[Glynis]

:yay: :yay: YIPPEE:yay: :yay:

That's what Katie said when we told the kids this morning. She and Jacob and Leslie were thrilled! Mary was not so happy. She does not want to give up her role as baby in the family. Guess we've got some issues to work out.

[Glynis]

What a wonderful night to check back in....

CONGRATULATIONS, GLYNIS AND ALAN (AND KIDS)!!!!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Thanks, Lindsay!

[bear74]

Amy- Pass along my congratulations as well to Julie and Dave that Jack arrived healthy and safely.

Denise- :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Just a little bit longer...Have fun!

Lynn- It's so good to see you :goodvibes

Paula- Thanks for stopping in and updating us! :cheer2: for your girls
Vicki- bummer about the store

Congratulations Glynis and Alan!!:woohoo: :cheer2: How absolutely wonderful for your family! :goodvibes :wizard: for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

[Glynis]

I know that you have been praying for this :cool1: :cool1: Congratulations:cool1:

Thanks, Deb!

Congratulations on the truck! Tell Chris that Alan is jealous! He really wants a new toy like that.

[Glynis]

Congratulations Glynis and Alan!!:woohoo: :cheer2: How absolutely wonderful for your family! :goodvibes :wizard: for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Thanks, Jennifer! I'm hoping for healthy, too. So far, the morning sickness hasn't been as bad as the other pregnancies were. Don't know if my surgery has anything to do with that.

As long as the baby is healthy, that's all I care about.

[my3princes]

I'm trying very hard to get things done around here. The weather today was perfect. Bright blue skies, temps in the high 70s and a nice breeze. I told Colby that I wished we could just repeat this day forever.

I managed to not turn on my computer until around 9 PM which means that I kept myself busy all day. I went outside and cleaned the playhouse. Colby and I added fencing around the base as it sits on stilts. I think we will get sand and make a little play area in there for Colby. The fence will keep critters out and the cabin will provide shade to play in. It took a while to do and I managed to get one blood blister, but it looks nice. Now the wind won't blow the outside toys around either as they are fenced in. :thumbsup2

The boys had lacrosse practice tonight and it was their first outside practice. I had forgotten that they needed cleats so I ran out at the last minute to pick those up. I left practice early to go to Kindergarten registration. I was long and boring since I already have to kids in the school.

[triplefigs]

What is the best way to get to WDW (the Contemporary Resort) from I75 South? I see there are at least 3 choices. I want the quickest and safest route, and we don't mind tolls. But if you suggest a toll road, can you tell me how much $$ I need? We are leaving Atlanta around 1pm, so I'm estimating we should arrive between 9-10pm at the latest (and with a stop for dinner).

[my3princes]

Thanks, Deb!

Congratulations on the truck! Tell Chris that Alan is jealous! He really wants a new toy like that.

I will tell him.

That reminds me that I was supposed to post a big Nana Nana Boo Boo to Chuck as he did that to us while he was at Disney :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Glynis]

Well, I'm finally caught up.

Today was Carissa's funeral. It was incredible! There were over 500 people in attendance. I think that even her parents were surprised. It was a beautiful tribute to her. Her siblings all spoke and sang and did an incredible job. After the ceremony, we went to the cemetery. The horse riding club that she belonged to "Courage Reins" met the hearse outside the church, and led the way. They had about 20 riders and one riderless horse. It was awesome. They did a presentation at the grave site, and it was so touching. We passed out white balloons to all the children and they released them at the end of the service. It was so neat to watch all the balloons rise into the sky. After that, the whole family went back to the church where the women's group had arranged for lunch to be served. We spent from 1:30-3:30 laughing and talking and remembering Carissa. It was definitely something that she would have loved!

It was a beautiful day, full of lots of emotional extremes. So, I think I'm going to call it a day and go to bed!

Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and prayers! I'm thankful every day for each and every one of you!

[bear74]

Glynis sounds like a great memorial to Carissa :hug:

[tinknme]

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD BABY JACK! Congratulations Julie & family :goodvibes

Glynis & Alan I am so happy for you, congratulations!!!! Funny you should say "little peanut", this is what the nurses called Riley when he was born :goodvibes

Hi Paula :wave2:

Elizabeth congratulations to ds :cheer2:

Bernadette you have a bag obsession like Elizabeth :rotfl:

Lindsay I am getting very excited! I see you leave very soon yourself :woohoo:

Deb sounds like you had another productive day :thumbsup2

[tinknme]

I know when I wake up tomorrow, I will not be able to move :rotfl: Our basement is cleaned out, carpet is all up, & all our big items we will no longer use/need are outside for pick up tomorrow. My dining room is bare & our living room has two chairs, end tables, & our tv lol Looks like we are moving out.

Five of Garrett & Riley's friends came over & helped. So Gary & I lucked out & did not have to carry any of the big items outside :thumbsup2 I do think I will have blisters from sweeping so much though lol

I bought pizza for the boys & could not thank them enough for their help. Gary suggested I give them some money as well & I agree, they really earned it today. So I need to get to the bank tomorrow. I am so glad we got everything done today that we was hoping to accomplish.

I was so happy to log on & read all the wonderful news tonight :goodvibes

I need to get in the shower, I feel really grimey :upsidedow

Night all!

[babytrees]

Well, I'm finally caught up.

Today was Carissa's funeral. It was incredible! There were over 500 people in attendance. I think that even her parents were surprised. It was a beautiful tribute to her. Her siblings all spoke and sang and did an incredible job. After the ceremony, we went to the cemetery. The horse riding club that she belonged to "Courage Reins" met the hearse outside the church, and led the way. They had about 20 riders and one riderless horse. It was awesome. They did a presentation at the grave site, and it was so touching. We passed out white balloons to all the children and they released them at the end of the service. It was so neat to watch all the balloons rise into the sky. After that, the whole family went back to the church where the women's group had arranged for lunch to be served. We spent from 1:30-3:30 laughing and talking and remembering Carissa. It was definitely something that she would have loved!

It was a beautiful day, full of lots of emotional extremes. So, I think I'm going to call it a day and go to bed!

Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and prayers! I'm thankful every day for each and every one of you!


what a wonderful testament to a life well lived and loved:goodvibes

[babytrees]

I know when I wake up tomorrow, I will not be able to move :rotfl: Our basement is cleaned out, carpet is all up, & all our big items we will no longer use/need are outside for pick up tomorrow. My dining room is bare & our living room has two chairs, end tables, & our tv lol Looks like we are moving out.

Five of Garrett & Riley's friends came over & helped. So Gary & I lucked out & did not have to carry any of the big items outside :thumbsup2 I do think I will have blisters from sweeping so much though lol

I bought pizza for the boys & could not thank them enough for their help. Gary suggested I give them some money as well & I agree, they really earned it today. So I need to get to the bank tomorrow. I am so glad we got everything done today that we was hoping to accomplish.

I was so happy to log on & read all the wonderful news tonight :goodvibes

I need to get in the shower, I feel really grimey :upsidedow

Night all!


sounds like a very productive day:thumbsup2

[Tammi67]

Deb and Janet - you both had very productive days. I hope you aren't paying for it too badly today.

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning everyone

[Pooh67_68]

It will all fall into place. :hug:
I truly believe you were meant to have another. :)


Thanks, Heidi. I'm a bit overwhelmed, but very happy.

[Pooh67_68]

Plenty of good thoughts and pixiedust: pixiedust: for a healthy pregnancy and baby. pixiedust:


At this point, the London trip is not affected. My dr. thinks it will be ok, as long as I get up and walk the cabin every hour. As long as I keep taking my progesterone, and other vitamins, I should be just fine!

[Pooh67_68]

Glynis, what a wonderful memorial for Carissa. :hug:

[Pooh67_68]

We get our new roof this weekend, glad I don't have to do anything.

[PNO4TE]

Thanks. I'm not so sure I totally like it. I'll see after Mickey moves from in front of the castle.

There's a castle???

[PNO4TE]

That's what Katie said when we told the kids this morning. She and Jacob and Leslie were thrilled! Mary was not so happy. She does not want to give up her role as baby in the family. Guess we've got some issues to work out.

Those issues will work themselves out too. Mary will be ready to be the big sister eventually. :goodvibes

[PNO4TE]

Deb - I can't wait to see pictures of everything you have accomplished!

Janet - very smart to use those young men to do that heavy lifting. You are well on your way to completely re-doing your house too! And your trip is so very close.

Lindsay - I know you are counting the hours until your trip. Not long now!

Glynis - glad to hear that your morning sickness is not debilitating. Makes for a much nicer pregnancy, right?

Denise - it is almost time!

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

They are promising sunshine here at some point today. I will believe it when I see it!

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

[Steffy]

Hi, DDA!

I have been trying to keep up, but I think it's been a week since my last post. :flower3:

Work continues to be busy (yuck),

Amy - wonderful news about Julie and Jack. I'm so glad to hear all went well - he sounds like a healthy size for 1 mo. early! The pics of you and Jennifer were fabulous - thanks for being our designated shopper. :goodvibes

Denise - so excited for you and the rest of the figs. It doesn't look like our plans will jive at all (had originally planned to go to the P&PP on 5/2, but scratched them), but I'll keep an eye out for you guys! Have fun!!!!!!!

Deb (and Chris) - congrats on all the hard work on the house, and on the new truck! Everything looks fabulous. :wizard: :wizard: for a good appraisal.

Elizabeth - congrats to DS! Hope your wrist begins feeling better soon.

Tammi - I hope all the machines begin cooperating! :hug:

Bernadette - more amazing clothes! I don't know where you're finding the time. I'm excited to meet you soon!

Janet - getting excited? :dance3:

Elin - the B&BB looks heavenly! :cloud9: I hope you guys have a fabulous time while you're there.

Terri - lots of :wizard: :wizard: :hug: :hug: for you with the situation with your son. My brother (26) is down in FL sorting his life out, and for the most part, it seems to have been a good move. I hope your son has the similar succcess!

Good to see Lynn and Paula pop in!

Jen - have fun making more cruise plans, and congrats on the upcoming interviews!

Jennifer - have fun with those Webkinz! I pray for many more "boring" days for you on the couch while those precious girls grow a bit more. Hey, I'll trade you your boredom for some of my work. ;)

Vicki - glad to hear the drive to Lansing was safe! Sorry that the DS is gone.

Kristine - you are one brave woman! :scared:

Robyn - lots of :wizard: for the days ahead with Molly!

And lots of :wizard: :woohoo: :hug: for anyone I missed! It certainly wasn't intentional.

Ditto!!!!:goodvibes

[Steffy]

Amy- Pass along my congratulations as well to Julie and Dave that Jack arrived healthy and safely.

Denise- :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Just a little bit longer...Have fun!

Lynn- It's so good to see you :goodvibes

Paula- Thanks for stopping in and updating us! :cheer2: for your girls
Vicki- bummer about the store

Congratulations Glynis and Alan!!:woohoo: :cheer2: How absolutely wonderful for your family! :goodvibes :wizard: for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Ditto!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning DDA,

Glynis - Congratulations! I'll secretly cross my fingers that Jacob gets a little brother, I'm sure he is hoping the same.

Denise - Have a wonderful trip, can't wait for the trip report!

Janet - I hope you're not feeling too sore today, you sure got a lot accomplished!

Bernadette - I love all the outfits

Deb - Congrats on the new truck, we're in the process of getting one ourselves, everything is done we're just waiting on the tires that DH had them order to put on it.

Terry - :hug: I hope everything works out for your son, now you have another reason to visit Florida!

Elin - The Bed and Breakfast looks wonderful, hope your feeliing better.

Theresa - I made Tink purple, did you want any kind of wording? Also what kind of design would Abi like?


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[MrsHeg]

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Sending lots of PD your way, :wizard:

[MrsHeg]

Welcome to the world baby Jack.

Amy and Jennifer, you both look great!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Good luck, Robyn!! :wizard: I think a change would be good for you!

Denise, Lindsay, Bernadette & Janet - You lucky girls! :banana: I wish I had a May trip!

Bernadette - Good luck on your bag quest! DS loves New Balance shoes. Marshall's seems to have the best selection. That brand is getting hard to find.

Glynis - Carissa's service sounds lovely. :hug:

Lindsay - Glad you could pop in! :yay:

Deb & Janet - Sounds like things are continuing to progress with the house projects!

Heidi - Hope the new roof goes smoothly!

[tinknme]

Robyn :wizard: for the job interview!

Debbie I love the purple Tinkerbell design :thumbsup2

Heidi hope all goes smoothly with the new roof!

I am very tired this morning & just a little sore lol The sun is shining & it is suppose to get close to the 80's today!

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks, so do I.


Heidi - Hope the new roof goes smoothly!

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks.


Heidi hope all goes smoothly with the new roof!

[Pooh67_68]

Has anyone seen the thread titled Disney character nuggets? If not, do check it out. :)

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Molly and Lucy had their check ups yesterday. Both did really great but I will give everyone a piece of advice. Do not take an infant and a 4 year old at the same time! Molly had to get 4 shots yesterday and became totally freaked out at the thought. By the time the nurse got there with the shots she was a mess. The nurse had to push Molly up against the wall to get her to hold still. Molly kept elbowing the nurse trying to knock the needle out of her hand. And there was not much I could do as I was holding Lucy.

Lucy is on the small side. She is only in the 20% percentiles for height and weight. She weighed in at 17lbs and is 27 inches long. Our doctor doesn't think she is eating quite enough. She wants me to increase her table foods but I know it won't happen for a while. Lucy just started eating fruit and veggies about 2 weeks after our Disney trip. She shows no interest in feeding herself anything other than cheerios. But overall a good checkup and she was impressed at her verbal skills, Lucy's a great babbler!!

Molly also fared well, not counting the shots. We need to have her ear tubes removed soon and discussed the need to have her allergy tested. We talked about her behavior and she really thinks that it's her age and the fact that she has a baby sister. She also said she really didn't believe me that she was so rotten because of how well she behaves there. My children really know how to put on a show;)

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Good Morning DDA,

Glynis - Congratulations! I'll secretly cross my fingers that Jacob gets a little brother, I'm sure he is hoping the same.

Denise - Have a wonderful trip, can't wait for the trip report!

Janet - I hope you're not feeling too sore today, you sure got a lot accomplished!

Bernadette - I love all the outfits

Deb - Congrats on the new truck, we're in the process of getting one ourselves, everything is done we're just waiting on the tires that DH had them order to put on it.

Terry - :hug: I hope everything works out for your son, now you have another reason to visit Florida!

Elin - The Bed and Breakfast looks wonderful, hope your feeliing better.

Theresa - I made Tink purple, did you want any kind of wording? Also what kind of design would Abi like?


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Love the Tink design!

Sending lots of PD your way, :wizard:

Thanks!

Good luck, Robyn!! :wizard: I think a change would be good for you!

Denise, Lindsay, Bernadette & Janet - You lucky girls! :banana: I wish I had a May trip!

Bernadette - Good luck on your bag quest! DS loves New Balance shoes. Marshall's seems to have the best selection. That brand is getting hard to find.

Glynis - Carissa's service sounds lovely. :hug:

Lindsay - Glad you could pop in! :yay:

Deb & Janet - Sounds like things are continuing to progress with the house projects!

Heidi - Hope the new roof goes smoothly!

Thanks Elizabeth! I'm dittoing you on the rest!

Robyn :wizard: for the job interview!

Debbie I love the purple Tinkerbell design :thumbsup2

Heidi hope all goes smoothly with the new roof!

I am very tired this morning & just a little sore lol The sun is shining & it is suppose to get close to the 80's today!

Thanks! Enjoy the beautiful day.

[PNO4TE]

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Oh, that sounds like the perfect thing for you right now, Robyn! Best of luck!!!! :goodvibes

[PNO4TE]

Good Morning DDA

Elin - The Bed and Breakfast looks wonderful, hope your feeliing better.

Theresa - I made Tink purple, did you want any kind of wording? Also what kind of design would Abi like?


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/th_cassidycopy.gif

I am feeling lots better, Debbie. How about you? How are you doing??

I love the purple Tink and I am neither a Tink fan or do I particularly like purple! :rotfl:

[PNO4TE]

Heidi - I am glad your roof is done. Hopefully it was completed before all the rain!

Robyn - I have always said that I hoped that my kids would behave better in public than they did at home. Sounds like yours do. ;)

[lmartin2711]

:cool1: 3 DAYS!!! :cool1:
Friday night we'll be watching Wishes from our MK View Room at the Contemporary!

After 2 cancelled trips, I'm so excited!


I thought you would like me qouting you so you could see this again. I'll be thinking of you Friday night standing on the balcony. Have you checked the schedule yet.....Is Wishes at 10pm or 11pm?? :cloud9:

[lmartin2711]

Which brings me to the happy news...

Jack (I don't know his middle name yet) is here! I missed Julie's call, since we were at Kroger, but she said everything went great. He weighs 6 lbs, 13 ounces and he's 19 1/4 inches long. Not bad for a month early! :cloud9:

Give us an update later after you talk to Julie. I was just wanting to be sure everything with Baby Jack was o.k. If you think about it tell Julie that I said congratulations.

[lmartin2711]

Thanks. Looks like we're having a baby boom here on the DDA!

I'm not drinking the water around here :)

[lmartin2711]

The boys had lacrosse practice tonight and it was their first outside practice. I had forgotten that they needed cleats so I ran out at the last minute to pick those up. I left practice early to go to Kindergarten registration. I was long and boring since I already have to kids in the school.

Hi Deb.....We now have something else in common besides our boys and the love of camping. Austin is now playing lacrosse. This is his first year and he is loving it. He actually asked about playing indoors this summer. During the fall he wants to play football and then back to lacrosse in the winter. It took me a couple of games to figure out the objective but we are really enjoying. We actually went to the SELC college playoff on Saturday night. We were able to watch UGA beat FSu. It was great.

Lynn

[lmartin2711]

Gotta get busy here at work now. Thanks for the "missed you" messages. I am going to do my best to hang in here this time around.

Talk to ya'll later today. I know how chatty everyone gets :thumbsup2

[my3princes]

I know when I wake up tomorrow, I will not be able to move :rotfl: Our basement is cleaned out, carpet is all up, & all our big items we will no longer use/need are outside for pick up tomorrow. My dining room is bare & our living room has two chairs, end tables, & our tv lol Looks like we are moving out.

Five of Garrett & Riley's friends came over & helped. So Gary & I lucked out & did not have to carry any of the big items outside :thumbsup2 I do think I will have blisters from sweeping so much though lol

I bought pizza for the boys & could not thank them enough for their help. Gary suggested I give them some money as well & I agree, they really earned it today. So I need to get to the bank tomorrow. I am so glad we got everything done today that we was hoping to accomplish.

I was so happy to log on & read all the wonderful news tonight :goodvibes

I need to get in the shower, I feel really grimey :upsidedow

Night all!

Sounds like a very productive day. What are you putting in for flooring?

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Good Luck. I so understand the need to give up being a child care provider. I don't think that there is enough money in the world to entice me to do that again.

Molly and Lucy had their check ups yesterday. Both did really great but I will give everyone a piece of advice. Do not take an infant and a 4 year old at the same time! Molly had to get 4 shots yesterday and became totally freaked out at the thought. By the time the nurse got there with the shots she was a mess. The nurse had to push Molly up against the wall to get her to hold still. Molly kept elbowing the nurse trying to knock the needle out of her hand. And there was not much I could do as I was holding Lucy.

Lucy is on the small side. She is only in the 20% percentiles for height and weight. She weighed in at 17lbs and is 27 inches long. Our doctor doesn't think she is eating quite enough. She wants me to increase her table foods but I know it won't happen for a while. Lucy just started eating fruit and veggies about 2 weeks after our Disney trip. She shows no interest in feeding herself anything other than cheerios. But overall a good checkup and she was impressed at her verbal skills, Lucy's a great babbler!!

Molly also fared well, not counting the shots. We need to have her ear tubes removed soon and discussed the need to have her allergy tested. We talked about her behavior and she really thinks that it's her age and the fact that she has a baby sister. She also said she really didn't believe me that she was so rotten because of how well she behaves there. My children really know how to put on a show;)

My kids behave very well in public, but that is not always the case at home. It sounds like your girls are progressing nicely :thumbsup2

Hi Deb.....We now have something else in common besides our boys and the love of camping. Austin is now playing lacrosse. This is his first year and he is loving it. He actually asked about playing indoors this summer. During the fall he wants to play football and then back to lacrosse in the winter. It took me a couple of games to figure out the objective but we are really enjoying. We actually went to the SELC college playoff on Saturday night. We were able to watch UGA beat FSu. It was great.

Lynn

The boys are loving the game. Chris played and since we were already dating way back when...I already know about the game. My only concern is how rough the game gets. I don't want anyone hurting my babies ;) Chris tells me that they will get hurt, but the idea is not to get injured :eek:

[my3princes]

I'm thinking that this day won't be too productive. It isn't a good sign when I log onto the DIS first thing when I wake up :rolleyes1 It was pointed out to me that our main toilet did not want to work this morning. Thankfully the little rubber cord in there had broke in half. I need to pick one up while Colby is at school and that should fix the problem. I also need to be at work at 4 and since I'm out from 11 - 2 with the preschool delivery and pick up as well as errands it doesn't leave a lot of time for anything else. I did manage to find some summer clothes for the boys to wear tomorrow. I'm taking a few items out at a time as I don't want or have time for the mess that comes with completely changing their wardrobes from winter to summer. I really think that we are still in for some more cold weather anyway. The last week has been unseasonably warm, but we LOVE it. I've also got laundry going and I have quickly picked up Nick and Hunter's room as if I can keep them up daily it is much easier overall. The rest of the house is a lost cause until we finish all the work in here. Friday I'll have to pick away at some of it :scared:

[babytrees]

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Sounds right up your alley!!:thumbsup2

[triplefigs]

Morning! Off to eat lunch with the kids at school (yes, at 10:30am) and then run errands. John is doing the same. Then tomorrow I get a Pedicure and pack. I can't believe we will leave Friday finally!

[babytrees]

Good Morning DDA,

Glynis - Congratulations! I'll secretly cross my fingers that Jacob gets a little brother, I'm sure he is hoping the same.

Denise - Have a wonderful trip, can't wait for the trip report!

Janet - I hope you're not feeling too sore today, you sure got a lot accomplished!

Bernadette - I love all the outfits

Deb - Congrats on the new truck, we're in the process of getting one ourselves, everything is done we're just waiting on the tires that DH had them order to put on it.

Terry - :hug: I hope everything works out for your son, now you have another reason to visit Florida!

Elin - The Bed and Breakfast looks wonderful, hope your feeliing better.

Theresa - I made Tink purple, did you want any kind of wording? Also what kind of design would Abi like?


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ohhhh!!! That is wonderful...I wanted a special shirt and you gave it to me:goodvibes . How about instead of Cassidy.... Sweet 16??

I've always wanted to figure out an Oddball design for Abi. Oddball is from 102 Dalmations...but any puppy would be awesome...and just her name??? See I get half ideas...the full one never comes to me in designing!!

[Tinkaroo]

Well, I'm finally caught up.

Today was Carissa's funeral. It was incredible! There were over 500 people in attendance. I think that even her parents were surprised. It was a beautiful tribute to her. Her siblings all spoke and sang and did an incredible job. After the ceremony, we went to the cemetery. The horse riding club that she belonged to "Courage Reins" met the hearse outside the church, and led the way. They had about 20 riders and one riderless horse. It was awesome. They did a presentation at the grave site, and it was so touching. We passed out white balloons to all the children and they released them at the end of the service. It was so neat to watch all the balloons rise into the sky. After that, the whole family went back to the church where the women's group had arranged for lunch to be served. We spent from 1:30-3:30 laughing and talking and remembering Carissa. It was definitely something that she would have loved!

It was a beautiful day, full of lots of emotional extremes. So, I think I'm going to call it a day and go to bed!

Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and prayers! I'm thankful every day for each and every one of you!

That sounds like such a wonderful tribute, Glynis. :hug:

We have a young man at our church that sounds a lot like Carissa. He has a joy for life that I must admit I'm envious of. We were seated close to him and his family Easter Sunday, and I so enjoyed watching him sing. :goodvibes

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

That sounds like a great opportunity, Robyn!!!! Lots of :wizard: :wizard: flying your way!

Robyn :wizard: for the job interview!

Debbie I love the purple Tinkerbell design :thumbsup2

Heidi hope all goes smoothly with the new roof!

I am very tired this morning & just a little sore lol The sun is shining & it is suppose to get close to the 80's today!

Ditto to Jane'ts post! And Janet, I'm so impressed with what you accomplished yesterday. Bravo!!!

You, too, Deb!!

Hi, Lynn!

Well, I need to get going. I have a lot I need to accomplish today. :upsidedow

[triplefigs]

That shirt is so pretty, Debbie! I'm sure Cassidy will love it.

[babytrees]

Molly and Lucy had their check ups yesterday. Both did really great but I will give everyone a piece of advice. Do not take an infant and a 4 year old at the same time! Molly had to get 4 shots yesterday and became totally freaked out at the thought. By the time the nurse got there with the shots she was a mess. The nurse had to push Molly up against the wall to get her to hold still. Molly kept elbowing the nurse trying to knock the needle out of her hand. And there was not much I could do as I was holding Lucy.

Lucy is on the small side. She is only in the 20% percentiles for height and weight. She weighed in at 17lbs and is 27 inches long. Our doctor doesn't think she is eating quite enough. She wants me to increase her table foods but I know it won't happen for a while. Lucy just started eating fruit and veggies about 2 weeks after our Disney trip. She shows no interest in feeding herself anything other than cheerios. But overall a good checkup and she was impressed at her verbal skills, Lucy's a great babbler!!

Molly also fared well, not counting the shots. We need to have her ear tubes removed soon and discussed the need to have her allergy tested. We talked about her behavior and she really thinks that it's her age and the fact that she has a baby sister. She also said she really didn't believe me that she was so rotten because of how well she behaves there. My children really know how to put on a show;)


We used to do that all the time....but we also tag teamed them:rotfl: Jim almost always came to well child checkups. But Cassidy was a better shot taker...not that she like them...she just tolerated them. Plus we had awesome nurses who also tag teamed the kids.

[triplefigs]

Robyn :wizard: for the job interview!

Debbie I love the purple Tinkerbell design :thumbsup2

Heidi hope all goes smoothly with the new roof!

I am very tired this morning & just a little sore lol The sun is shining & it is suppose to get close to the 80's today!Thanks for the "ditto" post. You made me tired reading everything you did! You and Deb should start a show on HGTV.

[babytrees]

I'm not drinking the water around here :)

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

It is so good to have you posting again

[babytrees]

Morning! Off to eat lunch with the kids at school (yes, at 10:30am) and then run errands. John is doing the same. Then tomorrow I get a Pedicure and pack. I can't believe we will leave Friday finally!

isn't it ridiculous the lunch schedules that schools have??

[babytrees]

Thanks for the "ditto" post. You made me tired reading everything you did! You and Deb should start a show on HGTV.


ohhh Deb and Janet on HGTV

Glynis and a few others on the Food Network

the DDA could take over cable tv:thumbsup2

[lmartin2711]

Hi, Lynn!

Well, I need to get going. I have a lot I need to accomplish today. :upsidedow

Hi Lindsay.....good to be "talking" on here again.

[lmartin2711]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

It is so good to have you posting again

How are things in Denver? Did I mention that my brother and his family moved to the Highlands Ranch area? They still love it out there. I will get to see them when we go to Daytona in July. They are flying in and staying the week with us.

Are you a Bronco fan? I'm so excited to get Jason Elam here in Atlanta with the Falcons. I'm hoping he will bring some good vibes our way. His family goes to our church in Snellville, GA. Actually his brother Mark and his wife are in our Sunday School class. We had him as a guest speaker one morning a few weeks ago.

Talk back to you soon.

Lynn

[babytrees]

so ends my little posting spree.
Today is SAT test day nationwide so Cassidy doesn't go into class until 11:30, she then gets out at 1:15...the kid has the easiest schedule sometimes. What makes me happy is she is going to get help on flute fingering so that she knows she can play all notes at her section leader tryouts.

Abi is in the 6th grade poetry slam today, she is a brilliant and creative writer. The teacher asked them to "act" out their poem (those who made it into the finals). Abi can write, she can't act!! Plus I think it's awfully silly to act out a poem, espescially a serious one like Abi's. I do like that her teachers are showing lots of documentaries about the earth...last night it hit home that they are definitely showing only one side of the global warming argument. Abi and I are keeping an open conversation about it.

[babytrees]

How are things in Denver? Did I mention that my brother and his family moved to the Highlands Ranch area? They still love it out there. I will get to see them when we go to Daytona in July. They are flying in and staying the week with us.

Are you a Bronco fan? I'm so excited to get Jason Elam here in Atlanta with the Falcons. I'm hoping he will bring some good vibes our way. His family goes to our church in Snellville, GA. Actually his brother Mark and his wife are in our Sunday School class. We had him as a guest speaker one morning a few weeks ago.

Talk back to you soon.

Lynn


I am glad they are enjoying the state....I love it.

I was so, so mad at the higher ups for letting Elam go:headache: . Who the heck let's the highest scorer in Bronco history go to another team. Elam is the kicker all other kickers want to be when they grow up. Sure his leg is getting tired but his tired leg is still better than the majority of kickers out there!! Plus, he is a team leader and a stand up guy off the field...not like the dolts they've kept around paying the big bucks to:headache:

Can you tell you touched a button:confused3 :rotfl2:

and actually the girls and I follow baseball more but I do know my way around the Broncos.

[Tammi67]

There's a castle???Yep, it's behind the Mickey.

[Glynis]

[COLOR="Blue"]
Glynis & Alan I am so happy for you, congratulations!!!! Funny you should say "little peanut", this is what the nurses called Riley when he was born :goodvibes



Thanks, Janet!

The kids were asking what the baby looks like right now, and that's what Alan told them. It looks like a little peanut. Guess that will be the nickname!

[Tammi67]

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!Good luck Robyn. Keep us posted!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[Glynis]

It will all fall into place. :hug:
I truly believe you were meant to have another. :)

Thanks, Heidi! That really means a lot!

[Glynis]

Those issues will work themselves out too. Mary will be ready to be the big sister eventually. :goodvibes

I'm sure you're right! She just needs to learn how to deal with it. It will happen!

[Tammi67]

Lindsay - Glad you could pop in! :yay:
Lindsay - thanks for the info on the DVC renter guy. Bob has his ressie for himself, dd, sister and niece in December. Debbie - it's the same guy you rented from too.

[tinker1bell]

Thanks, Janet!

The kids were asking what the baby looks like right now, and that's what Alan told them. It looks like a little peanut. Guess that will be the nickname!


Hi Glynis,

Congrats. Hope the morning sickness stays away. When Guenna was born, she was 6lbs, 1oz so we called her Peanut as well.

[Tammi67]

Has anyone seen the thread titled Disney character nuggets? If not, do check it out. :)
Where is it? Do you have a link?

[Glynis]

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

I'm crossing my fingers and toes and anything else for you! This sounds like it would be the perfect job for you!!!

[Glynis]

Good Morning DDA,

Glynis - Congratulations! I'll secretly cross my fingers that Jacob gets a little brother, I'm sure he is hoping the same.



Thanks, Debbie! Oh, he is!!!

[lmartin2711]

I am glad they are enjoying the state....I love it.

I was so, so mad at the higher ups for letting Elam go:headache: . Who the heck let's the highest scorer in Bronco history go to another team. Elam is the kicker all other kickers want to be when they grow up. Sure his leg is getting tired but his tired leg is still better than the majority of kickers out there!! Plus, he is a team leader and a stand up guy off the field...not like the dolts they've kept around paying the big bucks to:headache:

Can you tell you touched a button:confused3 :rotfl2:

and actually the girls and I follow baseball more but I do know my way around the Broncos.

He actually shared with everyone his decision to come to Atlanta. He was going to retire this year and work more with his mission work in Alaska. He was excited about it until the phone rang one afternoon and it was the Atlanta Falcons. He said he the only thing that could make him continue football was being able to retire in his own hometown. I'm glad he is here!!

[Glynis]

Hi Glynis,

Congrats. Hope the morning sickness stays away. When Guenna was born, she was 6lbs, 1oz so we called her Peanut as well.

Thanks, Terry!

So far, so good! Hopefully the sickness won't get any worse.

Katie was 7 lbs, 14 oz, Jacob was 6 lbs, 10 oz, Leslie was 5 lbs, 2 oz, and Mary was 5 lbs, 5 oz. If the pattern holds true, our little peanut will be very little indeed!!

[Tammi67]

Things are coming together for this weekend. Soccer practice was canceled last night so I went to the grocery store and took Nicholas to get a hair cut. Today I ran to the party store and got Hannah Montana supplies for Alyssa's party and a few 1st Communion things for Nicholas. The cakes have been ordered and I will pick them both up on Friday. Sshhh...don't tell anyone but Alyssa's cake is going into the freezer until Sunday. Her bday party is at the gymnastics center. The kids will spend an hour doing gymnastics and then an hour for the party. I'm just serving pizza, drinks and cake. Do you think I should have goodie bags? I always hate those things as most of the stuff that is put in them is just junk.

Tonight we have rehearsal for 1st Communion. Nicholas is so excited that he finally gets to find out what communion tastes like!

[Glynis]

Well, I better get myself dressed and out the door, or we'll be eating ice cubes for dinner!

I've got to run to the school to request teachers for next year, then to the library to drop off and pick up, then the grocery store. Then, I'm sure, I'll be home for a nap! Seems to be what I'm best at these days. My dad says that's why the young people are supposed to have babies, not old ones like me. Can you tell he's not too happy about this? I think he'll warm up, he just remembers what happened when my mom had my brother at 43 and almost died. Poor guy! Too late to worry now!

Talk to y'all later!

[Tinkaroo]

Lindsay - thanks for the info on the DVC renter guy. Bob has his ressie for himself, dd, sister and niece in December. Debbie - it's the same guy you rented from too.

I'm glad he was able to help. :thumbsup2 Where are you guys staying?

Things are coming together for this weekend. Soccer practice was canceled last night so I went to the grocery store and took Nicholas to get a hair cut. Today I ran to the party store and got Hannah Montana supplies for Alyssa's party and a few 1st Communion things for Nicholas. The cakes have been ordered and I will pick them both up on Friday. Sshhh...don't tell anyone but Alyssa's cake is going into the freezer until Sunday. Her bday party is at the gymnastics center. The kids will spend an hour doing gymnastics and then an hour for the party. I'm just serving pizza, drinks and cake. Do you think I should have goodie bags? I always hate those things as most of the stuff that is put in them is just junk.

Tonight we have rehearsal for 1st Communion. Nicholas is so excited that he finally gets to find out what communion tastes like!

Glad all is coming together! I personally would forego the favors, but I don't know what the protocol is these days.

Did you tell Nicholas it's crackers and grape juice with a kick? ;)

Well, I better get myself dressed and out the door, or we'll be eating ice cubes for dinner!

I've got to run to the school to request teachers for next year, then to the library to drop off and pick up, then the grocery store. Then, I'm sure, I'll be home for a nap! Seems to be what I'm best at these days. My dad says that's why the young people are supposed to have babies, not old ones like me. Can you tell he's not too happy about this? I think he'll warm up, he just remembers what happened when my mom had my brother at 43 and almost died. Poor guy! Too late to worry now!

Talk to y'all later!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Tammi67]

I'm glad he was able to help. :thumbsup2 Where are you guys staying?



Glad all is coming together! I personally would forego the favors, but I don't know what the protocol is these days.

Did you tell Nicholas it's crackers and grape juice with a kick? ;)



:hug: :hug: :hug:
We are staying at OKW, mainly because of the bed configuration. The four of them (Bob, DD, his sister and niece) are sharing one studio, because it's the cheapest way to go. They will be more comfortable in the 2 beds as opposed to a sleeper. If I had my way we would be staying at BWV. I've already had my parents at OKW and would like to show them something different. If they go too, we'll have enough for a GG!

We don't do wine at our church. We were practicing at home the other day using toast! They used crackers Monday night at Religion. I'm so afraid that he will gag on it and spit it out!

[PNO4TE]

I'm not drinking the water around here :)

you and me both, Lynn! :eek:

[PNO4TE]

Chris tells me that they will get hurt, but the idea is not to get injured :eek:

smart man... but we already knew that. ;)

[PNO4TE]

Yep, it's behind the Mickey.

OH! I see it now... if you hadn't pointed it out I don't think I would have noticed until Mickey moves to the right.

[PNO4TE]

Lindsay - thanks for the info on the DVC renter guy. Bob has his ressie for himself, dd, sister and niece in December. Debbie - it's the same guy you rented from too.

YAY! That trip is really falling into place now. :goodvibes

[PNO4TE]

Things are coming together for this weekend. Soccer practice was canceled last night so I went to the grocery store and took Nicholas to get a hair cut. Today I ran to the party store and got Hannah Montana supplies for Alyssa's party and a few 1st Communion things for Nicholas. The cakes have been ordered and I will pick them both up on Friday. Sshhh...don't tell anyone but Alyssa's cake is going into the freezer until Sunday. Her bday party is at the gymnastics center. The kids will spend an hour doing gymnastics and then an hour for the party. I'm just serving pizza, drinks and cake. Do you think I should have goodie bags? I always hate those things as most of the stuff that is put in them is just junk.

Tonight we have rehearsal for 1st Communion. Nicholas is so excited that he finally gets to find out what communion tastes like!

Nope... I agree that most of the stuff that used to come home here from parties went right into the trash. I would save your money. The kids are getting a terrific afternoon!

At her 1st Communion, Kathrin was so disappointed that the "host" was not a mint! :rotfl:

[PNO4TE]

Well, I better get myself dressed and out the door, or we'll be eating ice cubes for dinner!

I've got to run to the school to request teachers for next year, then to the library to drop off and pick up, then the grocery store. Then, I'm sure, I'll be home for a nap! Seems to be what I'm best at these days. My dad says that's why the young people are supposed to have babies, not old ones like me. Can you tell he's not too happy about this? I think he'll warm up, he just remembers what happened when my mom had my brother at 43 and almost died. Poor guy! Too late to worry now!

Talk to y'all later!

Remind your Dad you are not 43! Although I was tired during my pregnancy with Kristin, it was hands down the easier of my 2 pregnancies, even at age 35!

[babytrees]

He actually shared with everyone his decision to come to Atlanta. He was going to retire this year and work more with his mission work in Alaska. He was excited about it until the phone rang one afternoon and it was the Atlanta Falcons. He said he the only thing that could make him continue football was being able to retire in his own hometown. I'm glad he is here!!

thanks for sharing that...I won't be so mad at the Broncos for that now....however their keeping the doofuses around I will still hold against them:rotfl:

[Tammi67]

YAY! That trip is really falling into place now. :goodvibes
Except that I can't make my ressies until May 6.

[Tammi67]

Nope... I agree that most of the stuff that used to come home here from parties went right into the trash. I would save your money. The kids are getting a terrific afternoon!

At her 1st Communion, Kathrin was so disappointed that the "host" was not a mint! :rotfl:
Thanks. That's what I'm leaning toward.

And where did she get the idea that it would be minty???? ;)

[babytrees]

Things are coming together for this weekend. Soccer practice was canceled last night so I went to the grocery store and took Nicholas to get a hair cut. Today I ran to the party store and got Hannah Montana supplies for Alyssa's party and a few 1st Communion things for Nicholas. The cakes have been ordered and I will pick them both up on Friday. Sshhh...don't tell anyone but Alyssa's cake is going into the freezer until Sunday. Her bday party is at the gymnastics center. The kids will spend an hour doing gymnastics and then an hour for the party. I'm just serving pizza, drinks and cake. Do you think I should have goodie bags? I always hate those things as most of the stuff that is put in them is just junk.

Tonight we have rehearsal for 1st Communion. Nicholas is so excited that he finally gets to find out what communion tastes like!

I remember that excitement!! Tell Nicholas congratulations from our family.

Well, I better get myself dressed and out the door, or we'll be eating ice cubes for dinner!

I've got to run to the school to request teachers for next year, then to the library to drop off and pick up, then the grocery store. Then, I'm sure, I'll be home for a nap! Seems to be what I'm best at these days. My dad says that's why the young people are supposed to have babies, not old ones like me. Can you tell he's not too happy about this? I think he'll warm up, he just remembers what happened when my mom had my brother at 43 and almost died. Poor guy! Too late to worry now!

Talk to y'all later!


I am sorry your dad isn't excited but I can imagine his apprehension also. :hug: :hug:

[Pooh67_68]

Its being done this weekend.


Heidi - I am glad your roof is done. Hopefully it was completed before all the rain!

[Tammi67]

I remember that excitement!! Tell Nicholas congratulations from our family.
I will. Thank you.

[Pooh67_68]

Its is templates to make Disney character wrappers for the Hershey nuggets and she also did them for gum packs and a matchbook style for mints.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1787936


Where is it? Do you have a link?

[Pooh67_68]

Glynis, he is just being dad, and parents do worry even when you are older, married and with kids of your own.

He will warm up to the idea eventually, then he will be the proudest grampa out there. :goodvibes

[yellowfish78]

you and me both, Lynn! :eek:
You can add me to the list too! :faint:
(But you can take me off a little closer to October. :teeth: )

[PNO4TE]

Except that I can't make my ressies until May 6.

May 6th is right around the corner! Do you know where you want to eat?

[PNO4TE]

And where did she get the idea that it would be minty???? ;)

We have no idea! When she was very little Bob took her up for Communion and she yelled at the priest, "HEY! Where's my mint?" (And she was the quiet daughter!) :rotfl2: So we assume she thought it was a mint from the beginning.

[PNO4TE]

Its being done this weekend.

OH! I thought I read that it had been completed already. Well, hopefully your house stayed dry during all our rain this week! And, yay for that new roof. :)

[yellowfish78]

We have no idea! When she was very little Bob took her up for Communion and she yelled at the priest, "HEY! Where's my mint?" (And she was the quiet daughter!) :rotfl2: So we assume she thought it was a mint from the beginning.
This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald. :rolleyes1

[Tammi67]

May 6th is right around the corner! Do you know where you want to eat?
I know! I have some ideas, but nothing firm. Nicholas wants to eat at CM on his bday, plus I'd like to get the diver for him at Coral Reef. I'm also thinking of going back to HHD since it's been several years since we've seen it, and the kids have enjoyed it in the past. With some newbies coming along, I'll really have to think hard about this.

[MrsHeg]

Here's the revision Theresa,

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/cassidycopy-1.gif

I'm not happy with the picture in this one, I'll keep looking later, right now I need to get out there and finish cleaning up my flower bed.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/abicopy.gif

Elin - thanks for asking, I'm doing quite well, (knock on wood), still inching toward my next weight loss goal. Patience is not one of my strong points.

Tammi - Gary was very efficient and got the paperwork to us very quickly.

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!

[Tammi67]

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald. :rolleyes1:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Tammi67]

Tammi - Gary was very efficient and got the paperwork to us very quickly.

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!
Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! ;) :thumbsup2 So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.

When in August are you planning on going? I hope it overlaps our trip.

[tink2020]

:cool1: 3 DAYS!!! :cool1:
Friday night we'll be watching Wishes from our MK View Room at the Contemporary!

After 2 cancelled trips, I'm so excited!

I'm so exited for you! :yay: :yay: :yay:

:sad: The Disney Store in Lansing has closed already! I don't know when that happened but I'm very sad!

Oh, no! I had better take one of my "up times" and get to our mall for a quick trip to make sure ours is still there! :rolleyes1 :sad:

hi everyone!
So i went walking for 40 mintoday..that was huge for me--i love that ipod shuffle i bought!

Very nice! I hope the ipod continues to keep you motivated! :goodvibes

I'm sorry, Elizabeth! I tend to forget that you joined in this talkative group later. :blush:

Julie was never an avid poster, but she kept up for a little while. We were actually friends first, before we had the thread in common; her husband is a bailiff in the same courthouse where Kevin is a prosecutor. Kevin and Dave became buddies, having an obsession with Disney in common. Julie and I became fast friends, and we have a tradition of spending every New Years' Eve together. Their oldest son, Kyle, will be 10 in July and Carli just turned 8. Kyle is 100% blind. Both kids are over the moon that they have a new sibling. :goodvibes

Which brings me to the happy news...

Jack (I don't know his middle name yet) is here! I missed Julie's call, since we were at Kroger, but she said everything went great. He weighs 6 lbs, 13 ounces and he's 19 1/4 inches long. Not bad for a month early! :cloud9:

Welcome Jack! :yay: I'm so glad things went well!

Hi guys! I've been out of the loop for a couple of days. I promise to go back and catch up, but I wanted to let you guys know that Alan and I are expecting our 5th child on December 11. We are thrilled, and everything looks good so far. The only concern is that my progesterone level is too low, so I'm on a daily pill to build that up, and ensure a healthy environment for our little peanut! Thanks for all your prayers at this time! We have felt them all!!!

Glynis, congratulations! I'm so happy for you and Alan! :hug:

Wonderful news! And yes, good thing she didn't go full term! :scared1:

Ah, he would have probably still been smaller than i was at birth! :rotfl:

What a wonderful night to check back in....


Hi Lindsay! It's nice to see you! :wave:


Jennifer - have fun with those Webkinz! I pray for many more "boring" days for you on the couch while those precious girls grow a bit more. Hey, I'll trade you your boredom for some of my work. ;)


If I can help you from my couch in Cincinnati, I'd love to! I'm sure you are a lot like me, in that you would find it is NOT all it's cracked up to be being out of work and stuck at home! :scared:

Well, I'm finally caught up.

Today was Carissa's funeral. It was incredible! There were over 500 people in attendance. I think that even her parents were surprised. It was a beautiful tribute to her. Her siblings all spoke and sang and did an incredible job. After the ceremony, we went to the cemetery. The horse riding club that she belonged to "Courage Reins" met the hearse outside the church, and led the way. They had about 20 riders and one riderless horse. It was awesome. They did a presentation at the grave site, and it was so touching. We passed out white balloons to all the children and they released them at the end of the service. It was so neat to watch all the balloons rise into the sky. After that, the whole family went back to the church where the women's group had arranged for lunch to be served. We spent from 1:30-3:30 laughing and talking and remembering Carissa. It was definitely something that she would have loved!

It was a beautiful day, full of lots of emotional extremes. So, I think I'm going to call it a day and go to bed!

Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and prayers! I'm thankful every day for each and every one of you!

It sounds like a beautiful day, and a wonderful tribute!

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Robyn, I hope you find it works out to be what you need, and that you are able to get it and make it work! :wizard:

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald. :rolleyes1

:rotfl:

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

I called and asked about open positions. While the cake decorator would be my preference it is morning hours which I cannot possibly swing. The other position is a packager and it is part time 4 nights a week. The hours are perfect 12am to 6am, with a definite Friday night. I could quickly get home in time for Eric to head off to work. Since it is only part time I'd have to offer to keep the brother's part time as well. The dad is in school and I could easily ,if they are willing, keep them while he is in school only. I would also stop watching the cousin as they need full time coverage.

I am going up there this afternoon and submit an application. It may not be exactly perfect but it's a start.

[Glynis]

Remind your Dad you are not 43! Although I was tired during my pregnancy with Kristin, it was hands down the easier of my 2 pregnancies, even at age 35!

I think he'll eventually come around. He loves being a grandpa! I keep telling him that I'm in better health now than with any of my other pregnancies, so that should be a positive. He just remembers my mom developing toxemia, being life flighted to a large hospital, and by the time my dad got there, he met the doctor in the hall going into surgery. The doctor said, who do you want me to save, your wife or your baby? It was a stressful time. But, like I told him last night, that was 35 years ago!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Debbie - YAY!!!! I am so excited that you'll be at WDW with all of us!! :banana: Can't wait to meet you and Richie!

Tammi - Glad your weekend plans are shaping up! :thumbsup2 Congrats to Nicholas!

Robyn - Yikes! Midnight to 6 AM sounds rough! Hopefully it will work out for you! :wizard:

Disney is on the Travel Channel right now, and it will be on all day! :thumbsup2 Unfortunately Princess has play group smack in the middle of the ONE program I wanted to see. :rolleyes: It is the Samantha Brown one I missed the first half of when it aired before.

[Glynis]

Glynis, he is just being dad, and parents do worry even when you are older, married and with kids of your own.

He will warm up to the idea eventually, then he will be the proudest grampa out there. :goodvibes

I know that he will. He is so happy to be a grampa! He takes all of us (for the grandkids) to DL every 2 years. He loves to be on hand for all of the first times...first time to see Mickey, first time on Peter Pan, first time for a character meal, etc. He is a real Disney fanatic!

[Glynis]

Glynis, congratulations! I'm so happy for you and Alan! :hug:



It sounds like a beautiful day, and a wonderful tribute!





Thanks, Jennifer!

It was a wonderful day!

I loved the pictures of you and Amy. Just one question..... when do you think you will actually start to look pregnant?????? Seriously, you look so gorgeous! I'm sure that you feel huge, but you definitely don't look it!!! I'm so jealous! I was the size of a mack truck at that point in my twin pregnancy! Alan used to joke around that I needed a wide load sign.

[Pooh67_68]

Elizabeth, tape the show you want to see.

[Glynis]

Disney is on the Travel Channel right now, and it will be on all day! :thumbsup2 Unfortunately Princess has play group smack in the middle of the ONE program I wanted to see. :rolleyes: It is the Samantha Brown one I missed the first half of when it aired before.

Thanks for the heads up! I'm watching it right now! Guess it will have to be my fix since apparently we won't be going to DL for Christmas. We had been talking about it, but with the arrival of the little peanut, we'll have to put it off.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth, tape the show you want to see.

Can't. Princess doesn't have a DVR, and we don't have one at home, either! :guilty:

Thanks for the heads up! I'm watching it right now! Guess it will have to be my fix since apparently we won't be going to DL for Christmas. We had been talking about it, but with the arrival of the little peanut, we'll have to put it off.

Eh, it's a pretty good trade off. ;)

[Pooh67_68]

Glynis here is my cousin's belly, she is due in June.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/designall.jpg

[babytrees]

Debbie- I LOVE Cassidy's:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: design. Now I just need to figure out what shirt to put it on.
If it helps with Abi her favorite color is teal.

[Pooh67_68]

:(

Can't. Princess doesn't have a DVR, and we don't have one at home, either! :guilty:

Eh, it's a pretty good trade off. ;)

Sure is. :goodvibes

[KMH1]

Thanks, Jennifer!

It was a wonderful day!

I loved the pictures of you and Amy. Just one question..... when do you think you will actually start to look pregnant?????? Seriously, you look so gorgeous! I'm sure that you feel huge, but you definitely don't look it!!! I'm so jealous! I was the size of a mack truck at that point in my twin pregnancy! Alan used to joke around that I needed a wide load sign.

She's gained all of 11 pounds, Glynis! :rolleyes:

Did you get to go to the game last night, Jen? :)

Today I discovered that my local Hallmark store has a Webkinz deal of the week...a full-sized Webkinz for only $7 starting every Monday until they sell out. This week's animal is a duck. I didn't buy it, but it sure is cute and fluffy.

[KMH1]

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper. :sad2:

I hope everyone is having a nice day! :goodvibes

[babytrees]

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper. :sad2:

I hope everyone is having a nice day! :goodvibes

hee hee...Matty certainly knows the way it goes...first lock the door and THEN play in the bathroom!!:lmao:

[MrsHeg]

Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! ;) :thumbsup2 So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.

When in August are you planning on going? I hope it overlaps our trip.

We are going the 13th checking out on the 16th, we plan on attending the Cape May dinner.

Debbie- I LOVE Cassidy's:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: design. Now I just need to figure out what shirt to put it on.
If it helps with Abi her favorite color is teal.

Glad you like it, I'll redo Abi's in teal, I think I found an Oddball picture that is a higher resolution.

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald. :rolleyes1

Don't cha just love it? So how are the wedding plans coming, it's going to be here before you know it.

[MrsHeg]

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper. :sad2:

I hope everyone is having a nice day! :goodvibes

But he's just so darned cute!

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Debbie - YAY!!!! I am so excited that you'll be at WDW with all of us!! :banana: Can't wait to meet you and Richie!

Tammi - Glad your weekend plans are shaping up! :thumbsup2 Congrats to Nicholas!

Robyn - Yikes! Midnight to 6 AM sounds rough! Hopefully it will work out for you! :wizard:

Disney is on the Travel Channel right now, and it will be on all day! :thumbsup2 Unfortunately Princess has play group smack in the middle of the ONE program I wanted to see. :rolleyes: It is the Samantha Brown one I missed the first half of when it aired before.

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper. :sad2:

I hope everyone is having a nice day! :goodvibes


But see the upside is that those hours would be peaceful. I don't sleep much more than 5 or so hours a night so I could sleep a bit before and then nap when Lucy naps and Mo is at school. And it wouldn't be every night. What I like about those hours is that I can still do stuff with the girls in the evening. It certainly would be an adjustment but I think it would not be as mentally exhausting. Baked goods are attitude free and speechless ;)

[tink2020]

Thanks, Jennifer!

It was a wonderful day!

I loved the pictures of you and Amy. Just one question..... when do you think you will actually start to look pregnant?????? Seriously, you look so gorgeous! I'm sure that you feel huge, but you definitely don't look it!!! I'm so jealous! I was the size of a mack truck at that point in my twin pregnancy! Alan used to joke around that I needed a wide load sign.

How brave of him to say such things! :eek: I really am, somehow, all belly and all out in front... so I guess I shouldn't complain! I just wish I had more of a frame to support it! I'm sure it helps that I haven't been able to really gain weight. As I've said all along though -- if the girls keep growing (which they are), i don't have to gain another pound! :rotfl:

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Naptime is quickly coming to an end. I need to clean up the mess in the kitchen, I've been playing with fondant for Mo's cake, before the holy terrors awake.

And Amy, Molly has been pretty lethargic today, she is running a slight temperature that is from her shots. So I'll keep her today but maybe tomorrow. ;)

[tink2020]

She's gained all of 11 pounds, Glynis! :rolleyes:

Did you get to go to the game last night, Jen? :)

Today I discovered that my local Hallmark store has a Webkinz deal of the week...a full-sized Webkinz for only $7 starting every Monday until they sell out. This week's animal is a duck. I didn't buy it, but it sure is cute and fluffy.

With my 0.75 pound gain this week, I'm up to 11.25 thank you very much! :rotfl: I can't help it, I swear! I guarantee it will catch up to me at some point!

I did go to the game, with curbside service! :) It was fun, but I was so tired afterwards! I'm no worse for the wear, though, today -- still bedresting at home (no hospital and no meds yet)! :yay:


ETA: A) How did you not buy the Webkinz for half price?! and b) Why didn't you call me to see if I wanted it? ;)

[MrsHeg]

Here's the new Abi design, feel free to ask for any changes you may want, it's not done until it's they way you want it.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/abicopy-1.gif

[Tammi67]

We are going the 13th checking out on the 16th, we plan on attending the Cape May dinner.
YAY!!! :yay:

[babytrees]

that teal matches Oddball's eyes!!!:thumbsup2 I'm not sure about the Abi. I wonder if it would be better as a solid color (maybe even just white??)

Debbie-you are my hero!!!

[Tammi67]

But see the upside is that those hours would be peaceful. I don't sleep much more than 5 or so hours a night so I could sleep a bit before and then nap when Lucy naps and Mo is at school. And it wouldn't be every night. What I like about those hours is that I can still do stuff with the girls in the evening. It certainly would be an adjustment but I think it would not be as mentally exhausting. Baked goods are attitude free and speechless ;)
See....I've highlighted the key word here. You will not be sleeping at night anymore. So no matter how much sleep you will get during the morning/evening, you will still be tired. Have you ever worked shiftwork? It exhausted me, and that was BEFORE I was married and had kids. I could never do it at this stage in my life. But if you think it's good for you, go for it, and good luck!!! :wizard: :wizard:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Robyn - Those hours aren't quite what DH's are, but still not very user friendly! He leaves the house at 2:30 AM, and he is usually home by 1 PM, so he spends about 9 hours per day on the job. He is asleep no later than 8 PM, and he tries to get a nap before he goes to pick up DS. The thing is, he is so engrained in that schedule that he has a REALLY hard time staying up past 8 PM when he is off.

[Tammi67]

ETA: A) How did you not buy the Webkinz for half price?! and b) Why didn't you call me to see if I wanted it? ;)
:rotfl2: Yeah, Amy. How could you forget about the pregnant woman on bedrest who can't go out and get her own Webkinz deal???? :sad2:

[KMH1]

:rotfl2: Yeah, Amy. How could you forget about the pregnant woman on bedrest who can't go out and get her own Webkinz deal???? :sad2:

Because in the five hours time between telling her about Webkinz and running to the store to buy one for her, she had already convinced Kyle to go out and buy her one! :sad2: I was thisclose to buying her the same Bengal tiger, and she's darn lucky that Alyssa liked the lion better! :rotfl:

Jen, I'm going to try my best to go back to Hallmark on Friday to take advantage of the spend $10, get a free Webkinz deal. Though you may not have my free Webkinz, would you like me to buy you a duck? ;)

[KMH1]

hee hee...Matty certainly knows the way it goes...first lock the door and THEN play in the bathroom!!:lmao:

But he's just so darned cute!

Mr. Smarty-Cutie Pie also has a new habit of pulling down his shorts in public. :rolleyes1 In his defense, all the 24 month stuff I bought is running a little big, but he's wearing overall shorts tomorrow!



And Amy, Molly has been pretty lethargic today, she is running a slight temperature that is from her shots. So I'll keep her today but maybe tomorrow. ;)

Poor thing! I'm sure she'll make up for it tomorrow! ;)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

So today is our 100 day mark. :)
My ticker says 99, but the way I count we won't be in double digits until tomorrow.

My mom sees the OB/GYN tomorrow. I have decided that it was really very irresponsible of them not to include her pelvis in the CT scan they did. At any rate, they are going to have to do some serious biopsies to make sure the "fibroids" really are just that. I am more concerned about the area of "thickening" on the uterine wall. My research shows that can be cancer, and her variety of cancer DOES spread to the uterus. Hopefully the OB/GYN will be very thorough so when Mom sees the oncologist again on May 9 they will know with 100% certainty what is going on throughout her entire body. I want to get my flights booked for her surgery, so hopefully when she goes on back they will schedule it.

I feel guilty being so excited about our trip when she has all these things going on. Unfortunately she refuses to listen to me when I try to help, so maybe I do need to step back and let her do whatever. She is having more repair issues with her car yet she will NOT think logically about it. I made several suggestions and she got all mad. Still, I feel guilty. I told Momboss maybe we should cut the trip down so I can help my mom with her finances. She said we shouldn't cut the trip short because we have tried to help and Mom INSISTS on doing it her own way. My mom wouldn't be so short on money if 1) she would say NO to my sister and 2) she would file her taxes from the past 3 years and 3) she would file all of her medical claims. Her cancer policy will be tremendously helpful IF she files the claims for reimbursement. She could move to a less expensive apartment (they chose that one because it has lots of "amenities", but the actual apartment is very basic), she could get rid of her storage unit if she would throw out all of the boxes of records from my father's defunct business (the man is DEAD, and it wasn't HER business so she is NOT responsible for all that crap!), so on and so on. :rolleyes: Since she is so stubborn about making things better I shouldn't feel bad about doing something for my family, but I do. :sad2:

[tink2020]

:rotfl2: Yeah, Amy. How could you forget about the pregnant woman on bedrest who can't go out and get her own Webkinz deal???? :sad2:

:teeth:

[tink2020]

Because in the five hours time between telling her about Webkinz and running to the store to buy one for her, she had already convinced Kyle to go out and buy her one! :sad2: I was thisclose to buying her the same Bengal tiger, and she's darn lucky that Alyssa liked the lion better! :rotfl:

Jen, I'm going to try my best to go back to Hallmark on Friday to take advantage of the spend $10, get a free Webkinz deal. Though you may not have my free Webkinz, would you like me to buy you a duck? ;)

Tell the whole story now, lady!

Abridged version:

A: Would you like me to buy you a Webkinz to pass the time?
J: I don't even know what they do.

(time lapse)

J: I looked at the webkinz site, and they are cute! I called Kyle on his way home to ask him where he was stopping, but they didn't have any at biggs. He said we could keep an eye out for them though.
A: I think you have to get them at Hallmark.




That's it! How was I supposed to know that by answering my question telling KYLE where to pick up a Webkinz, that you really meant he didn't need to get one because you were planning to do it yourself?! :sad2:


As for Friday, I think we are going to try and do the same thing at Hallmark. After all, free is even better than half off. Thanks though! :teeth:

[UP Disney]

I will tell him.

That reminds me that I was supposed to post a big Nana Nana Boo Boo to Chuck as he did that to us while he was at Disney :rotfl: :rotfl:

:lmao: :rotfl: Yes, he did! Rotten man! :rotfl2:

[tinknme]

Robyn sounds like Molly & Lucy had good check ups! Sorry Molly was so scared of the shots :hug:

Deb we are going to put laminate down that looks like hardwood floors. I can't wait, I know that this along with fresh paint is going to make such a huge difference!

Tammi glad everything is falling in place for this weekend!

Chanon cute story about your nephew :rotfl:

Debbie :cool1: about going in August, I can't wait to meet you!

Robyn good luck with the job! I agree about the overnight hours, I could never hang with them.

Glynis I can understand your fathers concern :hug: But we all know he will come around :goodvibes

Amy, Matty sounds like a typical boy :lmao:

[UP Disney]

My kids behave very well in public, but that is not always the case at home. It sounds like your girls are progressing nicely :thumbsup2


My kids were the same way. It used to drive me nuts. However, I much preferred they be polite in public than the other way around! :lmao:

[lovesdumbo]

Work continues to be busy (yuck), but I'm looking forward to leaving it behind in about a week! :thumbsup2 My parents were in town visiting this weekend, had a bridal luncheon to go to, birthdays to celebrate and shop for, etc., etc. It's been busy!

Bernadette - more amazing clothes! I don't know where you're finding the time. I'm excited to meet you soon!
Thanks! Can't wait to meet you too. I'm pretty sure Emma will be in store bought clothes for Animal Kingdom.

Won't it be great to be on vacation!!!

We are able to hook our luggage together. We have the larger pull behind and the next smaller size clips to the front of the first and so on. That way we only have to drag one thing though it is actually several. Does that make sense I actually have luggage that does that but I'll try my prefered bag first as I don't think those 2 bags will hold much more than the one one that I really like.

I left practice early to go to Kindergarten registration. I was long and boring since I already have to kids in the school.We didn't go to orientation for Emma Kindergarten. You can register at any time and I really couldn't take the time off from work so DH could go to the orientation. We were just there 2 years ago for Joe and 2 years prior for Lizzy.

Today was Carissa's funeral. It was incredible! There were over 500 people in attendance. I think that even her parents were surprised. It was a beautiful tribute to her. Her siblings all spoke and sang and did an incredible job. After the ceremony, we went to the cemetery. The horse riding club that she belonged to "Courage Reins" met the hearse outside the church, and led the way. They had about 20 riders and one riderless horse. It was awesome. They did a presentation at the grave site, and it was so touching. We passed out white balloons to all the children and they released them at the end of the service. It was so neat to watch all the balloons rise into the sky. After that, the whole family went back to the church where the women's group had arranged for lunch to be served. We spent from 1:30-3:30 laughing and talking and remembering Carissa. It was definitely something that she would have loved!

It was a beautiful day, full of lots of emotional extremes. So, I think I'm going to call it a day and go to bed!

Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and prayers! I'm thankful every day for each and every one of you!How beautiful.:hug:

Bernadette you have a bag obsession like Elizabeth :rotfl: I think I"m probably worse but I don't seem to rival her with pins or clothes.:lmao:

I know when I wake up tomorrow, I will not be able to move :rotfl: Our basement is cleaned out, carpet is all up, & all our big items we will no longer use/need are outside for pick up tomorrow. My dining room is bare & our living room has two chairs, end tables, & our tv lol Looks like we are moving out.

Five of Garrett & Riley's friends came over & helped. So Gary & I lucked out & did not have to carry any of the big items outside :thumbsup2 I do think I will have blisters from sweeping so much though lol

I bought pizza for the boys & could not thank them enough for their help. Gary suggested I give them some money as well & I agree, they really earned it today. So I need to get to the bank tomorrow. I am so glad we got everything done today that we was hoping to accomplish.

I was so happy to log on & read all the wonderful news tonight :goodvibes

I need to get in the shower, I feel really grimey :upsidedow

Night all!WOW!!!! It is going to be so nice. How great that the boys were there to help!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!:wizard: Hope something can work out for you but I do agree that it sounds exhausting!

Bernadette - I love all the outfits


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/th_cassidycopy.gifThanks! Love the Tink design!

Molly and Lucy had their check ups yesterday.
Glad both girls are doing well. Poor Molly! Emma needs shots this year as they gave me a choice and I decided not to do them last year. We tried that infant/toddler thing ONE time.

Things are coming together for this weekend. :thumbsup2

May 6th is right around the corner! Do you know where you want to eat?I know where I'll be eating on May 6th.:rotfl:

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!:woohoo: Yippie Skippie!!!! Can't wait to see you again!

Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! ;) :thumbsup2 So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.:woohoo: Awesome!

Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper. What a smart little boy!

Here's the new Abi design, feel free to ask for any changes you may want, it's not done until it's they way you want it.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/th_abicopy-1.gifLove that one too!

So today is our 100 day mark. :)
My ticker says 99, but the way I count we won't be in double digits until tomorrow.

My mom sees the OB/GYN tomorrow. I have decided that it was really very irresponsible of them not to include her pelvis in the CT scan they did. At any rate, they are going to have to do some serious biopsies to make sure the "fibroids" really are just that. I am more concerned about the area of "thickening" on the uterine wall. My research shows that can be cancer, and her variety of cancer DOES spread to the uterus. Hopefully the OB/GYN will be very thorough so when Mom sees the oncologist again on May 9 they will know with 100% certainty what is going on throughout her entire body. I want to get my flights booked for her surgery, so hopefully when she goes on back they will schedule it.

I feel guilty being so excited about our trip when she has all these things going on. Unfortunately she refuses to listen to me when I try to help, so maybe I do need to step back and let her do whatever. She is having more repair issues with her car yet she will NOT think logically about it. I made several suggestions and she got all mad. Still, I feel guilty. I told Momboss maybe we should cut the trip down so I can help my mom with her finances. She said we shouldn't cut the trip short because we have tried to help and Mom INSISTS on doing it her own way. My mom wouldn't be so short on money if 1) she would say NO to my sister and 2) she would file her taxes from the past 3 years and 3) she would file all of her medical claims. Her cancer policy will be tremendously helpful IF she files the claims for reimbursement. She could move to a less expensive apartment (they chose that one because it has lots of "amenities", but the actual apartment is very basic), she could get rid of her storage unit if she would throw out all of the boxes of records from my father's defunct business (the man is DEAD, and it wasn't HER business so she is NOT responsible for all that crap!), so on and so on. :rolleyes: Since she is so stubborn about making things better I shouldn't feel bad about doing something for my family, but I do. :sad2::hug: I'm so sorry! I too don't think you should shorten your trip or feel guilty. You can not be responsible for your Mom's poor decisions.:hug:

[lovesdumbo]

Elizabeth-thanks so much for thinking of me today! How weird that we both found the exact same Baggallini backpack at nearly the exact same time. I'm very happy with it but I don't think I can use it in May. I'm sure I'll use it at home and I'll bring it in August when DH can carry a bigger daypack.

My friend has decided to keep both "only baggs". One for her and one for a friend. They are a great bag for $19.99.

I'm sure you think I'm a bit crazy with they way I answered the phone and then couldn't figure out who you were. I had just stepped outside my car when you called so I couldn't see the cell phone. I was sure you were my friend who I bought the bags for. Then I had to rush back into the office to prepare for a meeting.

The meeting went well so I feel better about being gone soon but I still have a lot to do here first.

Which color did you decide on?

OH...and I found Emma's New Balance sneakers in hot pink in the 1/2 size bigger so now to see if they are too big. Last summer we bought Lizzy New Balance at a local (expensive) kids shoe store. I like the $25 price at Marshalls a lot better.:thumbsup2




Now to rush home to wash Emma's lining for her dress. I cut out shorts for Lizzy last night and DH had to run an errand this morning so I got them nearly completed in the 1/2 hour he was gone. I'm anxious to see how they will look on her.

[Glynis]

Glynis here is my cousin's belly, she is due in June.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/designall.jpg

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!

[Glynis]

Here's the new Abi design, feel free to ask for any changes you may want, it's not done until it's they way you want it.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/abicopy-1.gif

Now that is darling!!!

[Glynis]

My mom sees the OB/GYN tomorrow. I have decided that it was really very irresponsible of them not to include her pelvis in the CT scan they did. At any rate, they are going to have to do some serious biopsies to make sure the "fibroids" really are just that. I am more concerned about the area of "thickening" on the uterine wall. My research shows that can be cancer, and her variety of cancer DOES spread to the uterus. Hopefully the OB/GYN will be very thorough so when Mom sees the oncologist again on May 9 they will know with 100% certainty what is going on throughout her entire body. I want to get my flights booked for her surgery, so hopefully when she goes on back they will schedule it.

I feel guilty being so excited about our trip when she has all these things going on. Unfortunately she refuses to listen to me when I try to help, so maybe I do need to step back and let her do whatever. She is having more repair issues with her car yet she will NOT think logically about it. I made several suggestions and she got all mad. Still, I feel guilty. I told Momboss maybe we should cut the trip down so I can help my mom with her finances. She said we shouldn't cut the trip short because we have tried to help and Mom INSISTS on doing it her own way. My mom wouldn't be so short on money if 1) she would say NO to my sister and 2) she would file her taxes from the past 3 years and 3) she would file all of her medical claims. Her cancer policy will be tremendously helpful IF she files the claims for reimbursement. She could move to a less expensive apartment (they chose that one because it has lots of "amenities", but the actual apartment is very basic), she could get rid of her storage unit if she would throw out all of the boxes of records from my father's defunct business (the man is DEAD, and it wasn't HER business so she is NOT responsible for all that crap!), so on and so on. :rolleyes: Since she is so stubborn about making things better I shouldn't feel bad about doing something for my family, but I do. :sad2:

I'll keep your mom in my prayers!

I'm with Momboss. You shouldn't feel bad about your trip! You deserve this!

[bear74]

Well Virginia had her 6 month check up today. She weighs 15lbs 11oz and is 26 inches long. She got 3 shots. She is in the 50th % on both height and weight. Robyn she eats 2 stage one jars of baby food a day and some cereal.


Heidi I have seen the Nugget thread. Their is also a designer that makes water bottle labels.

[tinknme]

Me too :yay:



I know where I'll be eating on May 6th.:rotfl:

[tinknme]

:thumbsup2 for the wonderful check up!

Well Virginia had her 6 month check up today. She weighs 15lbs 11oz and is 26 inches long. She got 3 shots. She is in the 50th % on both height and weight. Robyn she eats 2 stage one jars of baby food a day and some cereal.


Heidi I have seen the Nugget thread. Their is also a designer that makes water bottle labels.

[ReAnSt]

Hi, Just stopping in for a fly by posting.

My morning started with stopping at Panera for bagels well actually two Panera's as the first had like no bagels left. Plus having the flowers spill water all over the floor of my car. It was for administrative assistant's day.

Tomorrow starts the wacky weekend. I have a to drop off registration forms, then head to a year end dinner Thursday night, Friday I have K-registration, then to camp until about 2pm Saturday when I will head to the baseball stadium for the overnight. Then Sunday I have a Gold Award ceremony to attend. Details are still being worked out about when I need to be where. My manager is trying to tell me not to stay overnight Friday night into Saturday. Umm, the volunteers want me there Friday night and Saturday morning. I am not driving 2+ hours home Friday night to turn around and drive 2+ hours back Saturday morning to be back by 9am. At $3.59 per gallon I am not driving almost 200 extra miles.

I am able to take my test on Monday, which I am very grateful for. Although Monday I could be attending my Great Uncle Alvin's funeral. He was found dead at the top of his stairs today. They think he was there since Monday or Tuesday. He lived by himself and my great aunt went to pick him up to take him to the doctor today and no one answered the door.

I am going to take a nap. I am tired and I know my weekend will wear me out. So I need to take advantage of the possibility of sleep. Even an hour or two will be helpful in the long run.

Hope everyone has been having a great week and has a great weekend.

[PNO4TE]

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald. :rolleyes1

that is so funny!! :rotfl:

Kristin looked at the paintings of Christ on the cross and kept asking one morning, "Why is that man flying??!" :rotfl2: I LOVE KIDS!

[PNO4TE]

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!

I wish I could be there to meet you all! But I am delighted to hear that you get to go!! :yay:

[PNO4TE]

Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! ;) :thumbsup2 So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.

When in August are you planning on going? I hope it overlaps our trip.

oh, he is so hooked! :lmao: :yay:

[bear74]

Elin what are your dates?

[Blueeyes101817]

Finally caught up--chatty people :)

so hello!

[PNO4TE]

A very nice stranger came into my studio tonight to tell me that one of my tires was completely flat. As I was getting ready to change it a father of a student in a class I don't even teach came out and did it for me. :love: Then myBob came downtown and followed me to our tire place.

Instead of going out to dinner with my Singers friends we came home and sat outside in the :sunny: and had a glass of wine. Now, it is barely dark and I am home, and done with everything. I could get so used to these shortened hours. Of course, our budget would probably be strained if I quit teaching at 6:30 every night! :rotfl:

[PNO4TE]

Elin what are your dates?

We arrive on September 27 and leave on October 1, so we overlap!!

[PNO4TE]

Denise... I have a student who is on her way Saturday for her first trip to WDW. I told them to look for your three little figs and say hi from me. If they say "Mrs. H says HI!" you will know it is me... ;) I did tell them that you know me as Elin, not Mrs. H. :rotfl:

[tinknme]

Becky sorry to hear about your Great Uncle :hug: Sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now.

Hi, Just stopping in for a fly by posting.

.

[bear74]

Can you see the fireworks from the Grand Flordian Beach?

Thinking of doing the Character dinner at GF trying to decide what time to try for,. Was thinking of eating then walking down to the beach to watch the fireworks then the electric water parade.

What do you all think?

I still need to decide on a couple more meals

Arrive Sept 20 just do CS
Sept 21?
Sept 22 Tusker house 10ish
Sept 23 CP dinner 5pm MNSSHP
Sept 24 H & V 1115
Sept 25?
Sept 26 Norway at 1025
Sept 27 CRT 1005
Sept 28 :lovestruc Anniversary?
Sept 29 come home flight leaves at 1130

[bear74]

We arrive on September 27 and leave on October 1, so we overlap!!

What are you 2 doing the 27th and 28th? Maybe we could meet and say Hi

[tinknme]

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1


A very nice stranger came into my studio tonight to tell me that one of my tires was completely flat. As I was getting ready to change it a father of a student in a class I don't even teach came out and did it for me. :love: Then myBob came downtown and followed me to our tire place.

[Blueeyes101817]

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1

me either!

[PNO4TE]

What are you 2 doing the 27th and 28th? Maybe we could meet and say Hi

We arrive on the 27th and are not certain what we will do that day. We have no definite plans until CA Grill that night at 9:20. I was hoping to head to AK but it depends on how tired we are when we arrive and if we aren't too late getting to the Poly to check in that afternoon.

The 28th we are tentatively headed to the MK with a stop over at Epcot at the Biergarten for lunch at noon. Let me look at your plans and see what we might work out.

[PNO4TE]

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1

me either!

Before we were allowed to take our driving tests my Dad insisted that we be able to change a tire and the oil in a vehicle. I can do both. I choose AAA for one and Walmart for the other usually. :rotfl2:

[Glynis]

Hi, Just stopping in for a fly by posting.

My morning started with stopping at Panera for bagels well actually two Panera's as the first had like no bagels left. Plus having the flowers spill water all over the floor of my car. It was for administrative assistant's day.

Tomorrow starts the wacky weekend. I have a to drop off registration forms, then head to a year end dinner Thursday night, Friday I have K-registration, then to camp until about 2pm Saturday when I will head to the baseball stadium for the overnight. Then Sunday I have a Gold Award ceremony to attend. Details are still being worked out about when I need to be where. My manager is trying to tell me not to stay overnight Friday night into Saturday. Umm, the volunteers want me there Friday night and Saturday morning. I am not driving 2+ hours home Friday night to turn around and drive 2+ hours back Saturday morning to be back by 9am. At $3.59 per gallon I am not driving almost 200 extra miles.

I am able to take my test on Monday, which I am very grateful for. Although Monday I could be attending my Great Uncle Alvin's funeral. He was found dead at the top of his stairs today. They think he was there since Monday or Tuesday. He lived by himself and my great aunt went to pick him up to take him to the doctor today and no one answered the door.

I am going to take a nap. I am tired and I know my weekend will wear me out. So I need to take advantage of the possibility of sleep. Even an hour or two will be helpful in the long run.

Hope everyone has been having a great week and has a great weekend.

I'm so sorry to hear about your great uncle.

[PNO4TE]

I ought to be thinking about our Boston trip and what all we would like to accomplish while we are there. I am semi-motivated to do that tonight...

We want to see Lexington and Concord and Sturbridge Village one day, a portion of Cape Cod and also Bob would like to take the ferry over to Martha's Vineyard one morning. So I am thinking we are looking at two separate days there. Then there is a day in the city and a day somewhere around Salem and the North Shore. I am pretty certain my brother and his family will expect to see us while we are in the area too. And Bernadette ... ;)

I think we will have no problem filling up 9 days very quickly!

[bear74]

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1

me either

[Glynis]

that is so funny!! :rotfl:

Kristin looked at the paintings of Christ on the cross and kept asking one morning, "Why is that man flying??!" :rotfl2: I LOVE KIDS!

We had a new bishop appointed over our congregation, and he stood up and told us all how happy he was, and if there was ever anything anyone needed, he would be happy to help out. One of my neighbors kids started acting up, and his daddy got up to take him out, and the little boy screamed at the top of his lungs, "Bishop, help me!" I was impressed that the bishop left the podium, took the little boy from his father, and got the little boy calm!

[PNO4TE]

We had a new bishop appointed over our congregation, and he stood up and told us all how happy he was, and if there was ever anything anyone needed, he would be happy to help out. One of my neighbors kids started acting up, and his daddy got up to take him out, and the little boy screamed at the top of his lungs, "Bishop, help me!" I was impressed that the bishop left the podium, took the little boy from his father, and got the little boy calm!

That is a precious story!! :love:

[Kitchensinkguy]

Hello:wave2:
Thank you allfor the compliments on the new truck. I've been walking around the last couple of days with a severe case of per-ma-grin :teeth:

[Blueeyes101817]

Before we were allowed to take our driving tests my Dad insisted that we be able to change a tire and the oil in a vehicle. I can do both. I choose AAA for one and Walmart for the other usually. :rotfl2:
I cant do either ! My brother always says hes going to teach me--then tells im its no use (before he even tries!) and tells me to call him or dad or AAA
lol

That is a precious story!! :love:

aww

[Blueeyes101817]

well the next couple days are going to be abit crazy so i think im headed to bed..have a great night all!

[Tammi67]

A very nice stranger came into my studio tonight to tell me that one of my tires was completely flat. As I was getting ready to change it a father of a student in a class I don't even teach came out and did it for me. :love: Then myBob came downtown and followed me to our tire place.

Instead of going out to dinner with my Singers friends we came home and sat outside in the :sunny: and had a glass of wine. Now, it is barely dark and I am home, and done with everything. I could get so used to these shortened hours. Of course, our budget would probably be strained if I quit teaching at 6:30 every night! :rotfl:
After rehearsal we went to Carl's and washed the host down with some ice cream! It was so funny watching the faces of all these 2nd graders the first time they tasted it.:scared: :rotfl2:

[Tammi67]

Becky sorry to hear about your Great Uncle :hug: Sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now.
Ditto from me. :hug:

[Tammi67]

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1

me either!
You should!

[Kitchensinkguy]

me either!

I do :)

[Tammi67]

I ought to be thinking about our Boston trip and what all we would like to accomplish while we are there. I am semi-motivated to do that tonight...

We want to see Lexington and Concord and Sturbridge Village one day, a portion of Cape Cod and also Bob would like to take the ferry over to Martha's Vineyard one morning. So I am thinking we are looking at two separate days there. Then there is a day in the city and a day somewhere around Salem and the North Shore. I am pretty certain my brother and his family will expect to see us while we are in the area too. And Bernadette ... ;)

I think we will have no problem filling up 9 days very quickly!
I remember going to Salem and the Witch Museum. We also toured Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables.

[PNO4TE]

After rehearsal we went to Carl's and washed the host down with some ice cream! It was so funny watching the faces of all these 2nd graders the first time they tasted it.:scared: :rotfl2:

You were probably in the throng we saw at Carl's on our way to Tire Tread Service a little further down on Princess Anne Street! YUMMY... have not had Carl's in a couple of years I think.

[Tammi67]

Hello:wave2:
Thank you allfor the compliments on the new truck. I've been walking around the last couple of days with a severe case of per-ma-grin :teeth:
Hi Chris. :wave:

[Tammi67]

Night Jen.

[PNO4TE]

I remember going to Salem and the Witch Museum. We also toured Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables.

I remember those too! I drew the House of Seven Gables after we saw it and people recognized it. :rotfl2:

[Tammi67]

You were probably in the throng we saw at Carl's on our way to Tire Tread Service a little further down on Princess Anne Street! YUMMY... have not had Carl's in a couple of years I think.
Right about 7:30. It wasn't too bad of a wait.

[PNO4TE]

Right about 7:30. It wasn't too bad of a wait.

we were there about 7:00, so we missed you ... and you missed the throng! Did you see all the motorcycles?

[Tammi67]

Yes, the kids enjoyed that.

[Glynis]

Hello:wave2:
Thank you allfor the compliments on the new truck. I've been walking around the last couple of days with a severe case of per-ma-grin :teeth:

It's no wonder!!! It's a great toy! I can't wait to hear how it handles the Brook's family road trip!

[Glynis]

I do :)

Sounds like we could hire you to follow all the DDA members who don't know how to do this! You could be our own personal "car guy"!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I'll keep your mom in my prayers!

I'm with Momboss. You shouldn't feel bad about your trip! You deserve this!

Thanks, Glynis! :)

Bernadette - Well, you weren't expecting me to call! :rotfl2: I kept the green bag, even though the blue and the pink were VERY nice. I also found another bag over in the luggage section that I ALMOST bought. It was more like a small carry-on - it had the thing on the back where you slide it over the luggage handle. They had the briefcase bag, too. :rolleyes1 I saw the "only bagg" on a website but Marshall's didn't have any. :confused3

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1

I don't even know how to check the air pressure in the tires. :rolleyes1

I'm so sorry to hear about your great uncle.

Becky, I am sorry! Your plate is overflowing these days! :hug:

We have another band of big, nasty storms rolling in so I am going to turn my computer off. Have a great night, all!

[Kitchensinkguy]

It's no wonder!!! It's a great toy! I can't wait to hear how it handles the Brook's family road trip!

I'm sure it will do well. It has a towing capacity of over 10,000 lb.s and our camper only weighs about 7,000 fully loaded :thumbsup2

[Kitchensinkguy]

Sounds like we could hire you to follow all the DDA members who don't know how to do this! You could be our own personal "car guy"!

I will answear any questions I can. :)

[Tinkaroo]

We are staying at OKW, mainly because of the bed configuration. The four of them (Bob, DD, his sister and niece) are sharing one studio, because it's the cheapest way to go. They will be more comfortable in the 2 beds as opposed to a sleeper. If I had my way we would be staying at BWV. I've already had my parents at OKW and would like to show them something different. If they go too, we'll have enough for a GG!

We don't do wine at our church. We were practicing at home the other day using toast! They used crackers Monday night at Religion. I'm so afraid that he will gag on it and spit it out!

Sounds like great plans! Do you already have reservations at SSR, and just waiting to switch at the 7 mo. mark?

I'm rethinking aspects of our Dec. trip, and made a back-up DVC reservation yesterday just in case. (We hadn't expected to have any pts. until Oct. '09, but my BIL/SIL still aren't going to be able to afford WDW this year, so we have those points we had set aside for them.) I'd love to change to AKV, but MS was telling me they didn't have anything but SSR and OKW available right now for all of my nights. Have you waitlisted before?

At her 1st Communion, Kathrin was so disappointed that the "host" was not a mint! :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl:

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald. :rolleyes1

:lmao: :lmao:

Here's the revision Theresa,

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/th_cassidycopy-1.gif

I'm not happy with the picture in this one, I'll keep looking later, right now I need to get out there and finish cleaning up my flower bed.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/th_abicopy.gif

Elin - thanks for asking, I'm doing quite well, (knock on wood), still inching toward my next weight loss goal. Patience is not one of my strong points.

Tammi - Gary was very efficient and got the paperwork to us very quickly.

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!

Wonderful designs, Debbie! And congrats on the August trip! :banana:

Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! ;) :thumbsup2 So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.

When in August are you planning on going? I hope it overlaps our trip.

Sounds like someone is definitely catching on. :thumbsup2

She's gained all of 11 pounds, Glynis! :rolleyes:

Did you get to go to the game last night, Jen? :)

Today I discovered that my local Hallmark store has a Webkinz deal of the week...a full-sized Webkinz for only $7 starting every Monday until they sell out. This week's animal is a duck. I didn't buy it, but it sure is cute and fluffy.

All this talk of Webkinz - I may have to check it out! Don't know when I'd find time to play it, but a girl can dream! :rotfl:

hee hee...Matty certainly knows the way it goes...first lock the door and THEN play in the bathroom!!:lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

But see the upside is that those hours would be peaceful. I don't sleep much more than 5 or so hours a night so I could sleep a bit before and then nap when Lucy naps and Mo is at school. And it wouldn't be every night. What I like about those hours is that I can still do stuff with the girls in the evening. It certainly would be an adjustment but I think it would not be as mentally exhausting. Baked goods are attitude free and speechless ;)

Robyn, if you think you can deal with the schedule, then I say go for it! You never know until you try. And baked goods sound like just the thing to deal with at that time of night. ;)

[my3princes]

Morning! Off to eat lunch with the kids at school (yes, at 10:30am) and then run errands. John is doing the same. Then tomorrow I get a Pedicure and pack. I can't believe we will leave Friday finally!

I'm getting excited for you :goodvibes

Hi, Just stopping in for a fly by posting.

My morning started with stopping at Panera for bagels well actually two Panera's as the first had like no bagels left. Plus having the flowers spill water all over the floor of my car. It was for administrative assistant's day.

Tomorrow starts the wacky weekend. I have a to drop off registration forms, then head to a year end dinner Thursday night, Friday I have K-registration, then to camp until about 2pm Saturday when I will head to the baseball stadium for the overnight. Then Sunday I have a Gold Award ceremony to attend. Details are still being worked out about when I need to be where. My manager is trying to tell me not to stay overnight Friday night into Saturday. Umm, the volunteers want me there Friday night and Saturday morning. I am not driving 2+ hours home Friday night to turn around and drive 2+ hours back Saturday morning to be back by 9am. At $3.59 per gallon I am not driving almost 200 extra miles.

I am able to take my test on Monday, which I am very grateful for. Although Monday I could be attending my Great Uncle Alvin's funeral. He was found dead at the top of his stairs today. They think he was there since Monday or Tuesday. He lived by himself and my great aunt went to pick him up to take him to the doctor today and no one answered the door.

I am going to take a nap. I am tired and I know my weekend will wear me out. So I need to take advantage of the possibility of sleep. Even an hour or two will be helpful in the long run.

Hope everyone has been having a great week and has a great weekend.

I'm sorry about your uncle :hug: I hope that you find some down time soon, you are going to burn out.

oh, he is so hooked! :lmao: :yay:

I think I hear a DDA or is it WDW wedding in our future ;) I hope they at least give us notice so we can all clear our schedules ;) You know that if they don't get married there they will surely honeymoon there and we'd Have to crash the honeymoon:rotfl2:

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1
:sad2:

me either!
:sad2:

I do. It usually goes like this. Um Honey...I have a little problem can you help me out? :confused3
























:rotfl2: Just kidding. I've been changing tires since I was little. I can do oil and many other things too :thumbsup2

Hello:wave2:
Thank you allfor the compliments on the new truck. I've been walking around the last couple of days with a severe case of per-ma-grin :teeth:

And I thought I put that grin on your face :rolleyes1

[Tammi67]

Sounds like great plans! Do you already have reservations at SSR, and just waiting to switch at the 7 mo. mark?

I'm rethinking aspects of our Dec. trip, and made a back-up DVC reservation yesterday just in case. (We hadn't expected to have any pts. until Oct. '09, but my BIL/SIL still aren't going to be able to afford WDW this year, so we have those points we had set aside for them.) I'd love to change to AKV, but MS was telling me they didn't have anything but SSR and OKW available right now for all of my nights. Have you waitlisted before?
Yes, I'm holding a ressie at SSR and May 6 is my booking day for all of my nights. I'll need 2 studios, one for the kids and myself and the other for my parents.

I've waitlisted for both BWV and AKV and they both came through. BWV was even in October.

[Tammi67]

I think I hear a DDA or is it WDW wedding in our future ;) I hope they at least give us notice so we can all clear our schedules ;) You know that if they don't get married there they will surely honeymoon there and we'd Have to crash the honeymoon:rotfl2:

Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow

[yellowfish78]

Don't cha just love it? So how are the wedding plans coming, it's going to be here before you know it.
I hadn't thought about it today until you mentioned it! :rotfl: We have food tasting on May 10th, June is the dress fitting and invites. Then we start paying people. Ack! Oh...and put the invites and favors together.
I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1
I do. It's called 1-800-AAA-HELP. :teeth:
We had a new bishop appointed over our congregation, and he stood up and told us all how happy he was, and if there was ever anything anyone needed, he would be happy to help out. One of my neighbors kids started acting up, and his daddy got up to take him out, and the little boy screamed at the top of his lungs, "Bishop, help me!" I was impressed that the bishop left the podium, took the little boy from his father, and got the little boy calm!
That is too cute!
Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow
OHhh...a dessert party in France during Illuminations... :rolleyes1

[my3princes]

Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow

You bet cha.

[babytrees]

We had a new bishop appointed over our congregation, and he stood up and told us all how happy he was, and if there was ever anything anyone needed, he would be happy to help out. One of my neighbors kids started acting up, and his daddy got up to take him out, and the little boy screamed at the top of his lungs, "Bishop, help me!" I was impressed that the bishop left the podium, took the little boy from his father, and got the little boy calm!

that (and all of the other church stories) is precious!!

Only one I have is Cassidy exclaiming "AMEN" loudly in our little church (think 50 people in worship) in the middle of a LONG prayer:rotfl2:

[Tinkaroo]

So today is our 100 day mark. :)
My ticker says 99, but the way I count we won't be in double digits until tomorrow.

My mom sees the OB/GYN tomorrow. I have decided that it was really very irresponsible of them not to include her pelvis in the CT scan they did. At any rate, they are going to have to do some serious biopsies to make sure the "fibroids" really are just that. I am more concerned about the area of "thickening" on the uterine wall. My research shows that can be cancer, and her variety of cancer DOES spread to the uterus. Hopefully the OB/GYN will be very thorough so when Mom sees the oncologist again on May 9 they will know with 100% certainty what is going on throughout her entire body. I want to get my flights booked for her surgery, so hopefully when she goes on back they will schedule it.

I feel guilty being so excited about our trip when she has all these things going on. Unfortunately she refuses to listen to me when I try to help, so maybe I do need to step back and let her do whatever. She is having more repair issues with her car yet she will NOT think logically about it. I made several suggestions and she got all mad. Still, I feel guilty. I told Momboss maybe we should cut the trip down so I can help my mom with her finances. She said we shouldn't cut the trip short because we have tried to help and Mom INSISTS on doing it her own way. My mom wouldn't be so short on money if 1) she would say NO to my sister and 2) she would file her taxes from the past 3 years and 3) she would file all of her medical claims. Her cancer policy will be tremendously helpful IF she files the claims for reimbursement. She could move to a less expensive apartment (they chose that one because it has lots of "amenities", but the actual apartment is very basic), she could get rid of her storage unit if she would throw out all of the boxes of records from my father's defunct business (the man is DEAD, and it wasn't HER business so she is NOT responsible for all that crap!), so on and so on. :rolleyes: Since she is so stubborn about making things better I shouldn't feel bad about doing something for my family, but I do. :sad2:

Elizabeth, I agree with Momboss. You shouldn't put your life on hold to potentially "rescue" your mom out of a situation, particularly when she keeps shunning your help. I say go, and enjoy yourself! If something happens that absolutely requires you to get to your mom, I'm confident the logistics wouldn't be too hard to coordinate.

Well Virginia had her 6 month check up today. She weighs 15lbs 11oz and is 26 inches long. She got 3 shots. She is in the 50th % on both height and weight. Robyn she eats 2 stage one jars of baby food a day and some cereal.


Heidi I have seen the Nugget thread. Their is also a designer that makes water bottle labels.

Great news!

Hi, Just stopping in for a fly by posting.

My morning started with stopping at Panera for bagels well actually two Panera's as the first had like no bagels left. Plus having the flowers spill water all over the floor of my car. It was for administrative assistant's day.

Tomorrow starts the wacky weekend. I have a to drop off registration forms, then head to a year end dinner Thursday night, Friday I have K-registration, then to camp until about 2pm Saturday when I will head to the baseball stadium for the overnight. Then Sunday I have a Gold Award ceremony to attend. Details are still being worked out about when I need to be where. My manager is trying to tell me not to stay overnight Friday night into Saturday. Umm, the volunteers want me there Friday night and Saturday morning. I am not driving 2+ hours home Friday night to turn around and drive 2+ hours back Saturday morning to be back by 9am. At $3.59 per gallon I am not driving almost 200 extra miles.

I am able to take my test on Monday, which I am very grateful for. Although Monday I could be attending my Great Uncle Alvin's funeral. He was found dead at the top of his stairs today. They think he was there since Monday or Tuesday. He lived by himself and my great aunt went to pick him up to take him to the doctor today and no one answered the door.

I am going to take a nap. I am tired and I know my weekend will wear me out. So I need to take advantage of the possibility of sleep. Even an hour or two will be helpful in the long run.

Hope everyone has been having a great week and has a great weekend.

Wow, Becky. Lots of :hug: :hug: and energy for the coming days. I'm sorry to hear about your great uncle.

A very nice stranger came into my studio tonight to tell me that one of my tires was completely flat. As I was getting ready to change it a father of a student in a class I don't even teach came out and did it for me. :love: Then myBob came downtown and followed me to our tire place.

Instead of going out to dinner with my Singers friends we came home and sat outside in the :sunny: and had a glass of wine. Now, it is barely dark and I am home, and done with everything. I could get so used to these shortened hours. Of course, our budget would probably be strained if I quit teaching at 6:30 every night! :rotfl:

What a nice man! Glad it was easily fixed!

Can you see the fireworks from the Grand Flordian Beach?

Thinking of doing the Character dinner at GF trying to decide what time to try for,. Was thinking of eating then walking down to the beach to watch the fireworks then the electric water parade.

What do you all think?

I still need to decide on a couple more meals

Arrive Sept 20 just do CS
Sept 21?
Sept 22 Tusker house 10ish
Sept 23 CP dinner 5pm MNSSHP
Sept 24 H & V 1115
Sept 25?
Sept 26 Norway at 1025
Sept 27 CRT 1005
Sept 28 :lovestruc Anniversary?
Sept 29 come home flight leaves at 1130

The way the GF beach is situated, it faces more towards the Poly, and not towards the MK. The best place to see the fireworks at the GF is right outside Gasparilla's Grill (their CS restaurant), at the GF marina. They have umbrella tables outside, and the music is generally piped in. You can also see the fireworks from the resort launch dock, and near Narcoossee's.

Any thoughts of where you'd like to eat on your anniversary? Will you take the girls, or look at child care?

[Kitchensinkguy]

Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow

::yes::

[babytrees]

Elizabeth, I agree with Momboss. You shouldn't put your life on hold to potentially "rescue" your mom out of a situation, particularly when she keeps shunning your help. I say go, and enjoy yourself! If something happens that absolutely requires you to get to your mom, I'm confident the logistics wouldn't be too hard to coordinate.



Great news!



Wow, Becky. Lots of :hug: :hug: and energy for the coming days. I'm sorry to hear about your great uncle.



What a nice man! Glad it was easily fixed!



The way the GF beach is situated, it faces more towards the Poly, and not towards the MK. The best place to see the fireworks at the GF is right outside Gasparilla's Grill (their CS restaurant), at the GF marina. They have umbrella tables outside, and the music is generally piped in. You can also see the fireworks from the resort launch dock, and near Narcoossee's.

Any thoughts of where you'd like to eat on your anniversary? Will you take the girls, or look at child care?

I love dittoable posts:rotfl:

[Tinkaroo]

Before we were allowed to take our driving tests my Dad insisted that we be able to change a tire and the oil in a vehicle. I can do both. I choose AAA for one and Walmart for the other usually. :rotfl2:

That's my kind of thinking! ;)

I learned many years ago, but there's a reason I have AAA and OnStar! :thumbsup2

We had a new bishop appointed over our congregation, and he stood up and told us all how happy he was, and if there was ever anything anyone needed, he would be happy to help out. One of my neighbors kids started acting up, and his daddy got up to take him out, and the little boy screamed at the top of his lungs, "Bishop, help me!" I was impressed that the bishop left the podium, took the little boy from his father, and got the little boy calm!

All these cute kid stories! :goodvibes

Hello:wave2:
Thank you allfor the compliments on the new truck. I've been walking around the last couple of days with a severe case of per-ma-grin :teeth:

Hi, Chris! Glad the truck is still making you smile!

:rotfl2: Just kidding. I've been changing tires since I was little. I can do oil and many other things too :thumbsup2


Now, why am I not surprised? Is there anything you CAN'T do?

[Tinkaroo]

Yes, I'm holding a ressie at SSR and May 6 is my booking day for all of my nights. I'll need 2 studios, one for the kids and myself and the other for my parents.

I've waitlisted for both BWV and AKV and they both came through. BWV was even in October.

That is good to know! I love SSR, but would like to try something different. If we go that route, I'd be giving up AKL CL, and it wouldn't "sting" so much if we got to stay at AKV.

Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow

Come?! We'd all help you PLAN!!!!!! ;)

I love dittoable posts:rotfl:

:thumbsup2

[my3princes]

That's my kind of thinking! ;)

I learned many years ago, but there's a reason I have AAA and OnStar! :thumbsup2



All these cute kid stories! :goodvibes



Hi, Chris! Glad the truck is still making you smile!



Now, why am I not surprised? Is there anything you CAN'T do?


I am a firm believer in trying everything. I think everyone should try everything once just to increase your knowledge base. Some things work out, others do not. So I'm sure that there are many things that I can't to, but it isn't for lack of trying ;)

[bear74]

Elizabeth, I agree with Momboss. You shouldn't put your life on hold to potentially "rescue" your mom out of a situation, particularly when she keeps shunning your help. I say go, and enjoy yourself! If something happens that absolutely requires you to get to your mom, I'm confident the logistics wouldn't be too hard to coordinate.



Great news!



Wow, Becky. Lots of :hug: :hug: and energy for the coming days. I'm sorry to hear about your great uncle.



What a nice man! Glad it was easily fixed!



The way the GF beach is situated, it faces more towards the Poly, and not towards the MK. The best place to see the fireworks at the GF is right outside Gasparilla's Grill (their CS restaurant), at the GF marina. They have umbrella tables outside, and the music is generally piped in. You can also see the fireworks from the resort launch dock, and near Narcoossee's.

Any thoughts of where you'd like to eat on your anniversary? Will you take the girls, or look at child care?

We will have the girls as I am not planning on taking my pump, therefore no way to get milk for Virginia. Plus she gives Daddy a hard time as it is, not sure what she would do with a stranger. I looked at Le Cellier and Coral reefs menus but just not sure.

[MrsHeg]

One more for Theresa, I didn't use the fancier font because I have the impression that Abi isn't a fru fru type of girl. If I'm wrong I'll be glad to change it,

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/abicopy-2.gif

[babytrees]

Debbie-YOU ARE AWESOME!!! I love it!!! you are right she is not a frou-frou kid...neither girl is. These will be great for their birthday weekend and days!!

[UP Disney]

I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to change a tire :rolleyes1

My dad wouldn't let me get my license until I could change the tire, check the oil and add oil if it was low. I also had to learn to drive our stick shift.

[lovesdumbo]

I'm with Momboss. You shouldn't feel bad about your trip! You deserve this!I agree! And if that doesn't work how about DS deserves this trip. I'm sure this is hard on him too.

Although Monday I could be attending my Great Uncle Alvin's funeral.
Sorry about your Great Uncle. :hug:

I ought to be thinking about our Boston trip and what all we would like to accomplish while we are there. I am semi-motivated to do that tonight...

We want to see Lexington and Concord and Sturbridge Village one day, a portion of Cape Cod and also Bob would like to take the ferry over to Martha's Vineyard one morning. So I am thinking we are looking at two separate days there. Then there is a day in the city and a day somewhere around Salem and the North Shore. I am pretty certain my brother and his family will expect to see us while we are in the area too. And Bernadette ... ;)

I think we will have no problem filling up 9 days very quickly!:)

Bernadette - Well, you weren't expecting me to call! :rotfl2: I kept the green bag, even though the blue and the pink were VERY nice. I also found another bag over in the luggage section that I ALMOST bought. It was more like a small carry-on - it had the thing on the back where you slide it over the luggage handle. They had the briefcase bag, too. :rolleyes1 I saw the "only bagg" on a website but Marshall's didn't have any. :confused3

My friend loves her "only bagg" so far-she used it walking out of the office tonight.:laughing: It is a bit too big/confusing for me with the 3 compartments.

I haven't had a chance to try the new sneakers on Emma yet. Need to do that so I can return 3 pairs and the shirt, shorts and capris I bought myself today.


I did a load of wash when I got home and iron 4 pieces of fabric. One was 5 yards of white muslin to use as lining material for a few dresses and shirts. I got PJ pants cut out for Halley and finished the shorts for Lizzy.

I still have some towels in the dryer. Once they finish I need to go to bed. I've been so tired this week.

[triplefigs]

We leave tomorrow!!!!

[Steffy]

Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow
YES!!!!!!!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :dance3: :cheer2:

[babytrees]

We leave tomorrow!!!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Steffy]

We leave tomorrow!!!!

ENJOY YOUR TRIP FIGS!!!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Steffy]

Becky, really sorry to hear about your uncle.

Chris, love the truck!!

Glynis, so happy to hear about the baby...

Welcome Jack, Julie.

WTG, Elizabeth's son!!!

I know there is a ton more, that is why I dittoed a couple of posts. I'm so far behind. Anyway, I've gotta get to bed. I have to take my DGS to preschool tommorrow. My DD has a 7:00am meeting! Who has 7:00 am meetings! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Nite, nite.

[tinknme]

Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.

[Tammi67]

Elizabeth, I agree with Momboss. You shouldn't put your life on hold to potentially "rescue" your mom out of a situation, particularly when she keeps shunning your help. I say go, and enjoy yourself! If something happens that absolutely requires you to get to your mom, I'm confident the logistics wouldn't be too hard to coordinate.

You said this perfectly, Lindsay, so I'm just going to ditto you. :hug:

[Tammi67]

My dad wouldn't let me get my license until I could change the tire, check the oil and add oil if it was low. I also had to learn to drive our stick shift.My parents had a stick shift and that is the car I learned to drive with.

[Tammi67]

Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.
I'm so sorry Janet. They all must be devastated. :wizard: that they can get through this. My heart goes out to everyone. :grouphug:

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

[tink2020]

oh, he is so hooked! :lmao:

::yes:: :teeth:

A very nice stranger came into my studio tonight to tell me that one of my tires was completely flat. As I was getting ready to change it a father of a student in a class I don't even teach came out and did it for me. Then myBob came downtown and followed me to our tire place.

Instead of going out to dinner with my Singers friends we came home and sat outside in the :sunny: and had a glass of wine. Now, it is barely dark and I am home, and done with everything. I could get so used to these shortened hours. Of course, our budget would probably be strained if I quit teaching at 6:30 every night! :rotfl:

That sounds like a wonderful night, all around! :goodvibes

We had a new bishop appointed over our congregation, and he stood up and told us all how happy he was, and if there was ever anything anyone needed, he would be happy to help out. One of my neighbors kids started acting up, and his daddy got up to take him out, and the little boy screamed at the top of his lungs, "Bishop, help me!" I was impressed that the bishop left the podium, took the little boy from his father, and got the little boy calm!

How cute! :angel:

Hello
Thank you allfor the compliments on the new truck. I've been walking around the last couple of days with a severe case of per-ma-grin :teeth:


And I thought I put that grin on your face :rolleyes1

:rotfl:

We leave tomorrow!!!!

:yay: :yay: :yay: I can only imagine how excited you and John are.... and the kids are probably equally excited that they "leave on Saturday"! :teeth:

YES!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :woohoo: :dance3: :cheer2:

Hi Steffy! :wave2:


I know there is a ton more, that is why I dittoed a couple of posts. I'm so far behind. Anyway, I've gotta get to bed. I have to take my DGS to preschool tommorrow. My DD has a 7:00am meeting! Who has 7:00 am meetings! :scared1: :scared1:

Nite, nite.

Not this girl, anymore! Although, I still wake up like I do :rolleyes: We used to have them most days, by 7:00am. Ick!

It's nice to see you! :)

Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.

What a horrible tragedy :( I will certainly pray for them!

[PNO4TE]

Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow

probably not... we aren't very good at crashing family get togethers at WDW... :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

In a HEARTBEAT we would be there!!

[PNO4TE]

Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.

Oh, that is heartbreaking, Janet. :hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

Wouldn't that be fun? Would you all come? :upsidedow

:thumbsup2
We leave tomorrow!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Im so excited for you guys!! Have a great trip!

Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.

i am so sorry to hear this..i will keep the family in my prayers

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[PNO4TE]

I need to run my car key down to the tire shop. We looked everywhere for a drop last night and couldn't find one! I am sure it was staring us in the face but we just couldn't see it.

I hope you all have great mornings.

[Blueeyes101817]

Well i am headed to work a bit early..its my coteachers birthday and we decorated the room last night so i want to be there before here...have a great day everyone

oo..and today is ONE MONTH TIL MY CRUISE!!!

[Pooh67_68]

Heck, I don't even drive and I can change a tire.


I do :)

[Steffy]

Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.
Oh my goodness, how tragic Janet. :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Pooh67_68]

:hug:


Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.

[Pooh67_68]

Morning Stephanie. :)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I agree! And if that doesn't work how about DS deserves this trip. I'm sure this is hard on him too.

My friend loves her "only bagg" so far-she used it walking out of the office tonight.:laughing: It is a bit too big/confusing for me with the 3 compartments.

I haven't had a chance to try the new sneakers on Emma yet. Need to do that so I can return 3 pairs and the shirt, shorts and capris I bought myself today.

I did a load of wash when I got home and iron 4 pieces of fabric. One was 5 yards of white muslin to use as lining material for a few dresses and shirts. I got PJ pants cut out for Halley and finished the shorts for Lizzy.

I still have some towels in the dryer. Once they finish I need to go to bed. I've been so tired this week.

DS does deserve the trip, and so does DH. DH used every bit of his vacation time to go for 2 weeks in August. He hasn't had time off since last year, other than normal days off. And he ends up working half of his "Off" days! I think I might start sending Mom a WalMart gift card for $75 each month to offset the amount her SS check dropped when Diva Girl turned 16. She can use that for groceries/toiletries/etc. and I will feel like I am doing something.

Did you not like the things you bought for yourself? I hope you find some you like better!
Good luck with the sewing! Of course you are tired - you have too many projects going! :rotfl2:

We leave tomorrow!!!!

Yay! :cool1:

Morning all,

About an hour ago I received a phone call from my manager, her son was killed tonight in a motorcycle accident. I am so devastated, I cannot believe this happened :sad1: Matt was in his 30's & a father to a wonderful little boy that recently turned one.

Please say a prayer for Mary & Russel & for their family as they try to deal with this very sad tragedy.

I cannot go back to sleep, so I am going to go ahead & get ready to head to work. Chat with you all later.

Janet, what horrible news! :hug: I am so sorry! Their family will be in my thoughts.

You said this perfectly, Lindsay, so I'm just going to ditto you. :hug:

Thanks, guys. I have already spoken with American about how to switch my flight if I have to leave from Disney, go to KC, then go home. If I leave in the middle and then go back to WDW I will still fly home with DH & DS. Having our ressie booked in 3 chunks instead of one big thing will be helpful, too. I guess I feel like "people" (not sure who those people would be :confused: ) must think I am horrible for planning this trip when my mom is ill. My cousin and my aunt are all in complete agreement with Momboss and you all - my trip has nothing to do with my mom and I will absolutely leave WDW (or not go, or whatever) if my mom needs me there.

Seems like we could all use some PD lately, but if there is any to spare please send some my mom's way for her appt. with the OB/GYN today.

We are now officially in double digits!

Off to pack some lunch for DS!

[triplefigs]

Morning, all. Headed out for last minute errands and then finishing packing.

Janet, that is so sad about that young Dad. Prayers said!

Elin, I hope you find the key, but at least you had the thing to make a copy.

Hope everyone else is well. I'll try to pop back on later!

[tink2020]

DS does deserve the trip, and so does DH. DH used every bit of his vacation time to go for 2 weeks in August. He hasn't had time off since last year, other than normal days off. And he ends up working half of his "Off" days! I think I might start sending Mom a WalMart gift card for $75 each month to offset the amount her SS check dropped when Diva Girl turned 16. She can use that for groceries/toiletries/etc. and I will feel like I am doing something.

Did you not like the things you bought for yourself? I hope you find some you like better!
Good luck with the sewing! Of course you are tired - you have too many projects going! :rotfl2:



Yay! :cool1:



Janet, what horrible news! :hug: I am so sorry! Their family will be in my thoughts.



Thanks, guys. I have already spoken with American about how to switch my flight if I have to leave from Disney, go to KC, then go home. If I leave in the middle and then go back to WDW I will still fly home with DH & DS. Having our ressie booked in 3 chunks instead of one big thing will be helpful, too. I guess I feel like "people" (not sure who those people would be :confused: ) must think I am horrible for planning this trip when my mom is ill. My cousin and my aunt are all in complete agreement with Momboss and you all - my trip has nothing to do with my mom and I will absolutely leave WDW (or not go, or whatever) if my mom needs me there.

Seems like we could all use some PD lately, but if there is any to spare please send some my mom's way for her appt. with the OB/GYN today.

We are now officially in double digits!

Off to pack some lunch for DS!

I understand completely worrying about whether to take the trip. I think you have received great advice though, and are absolutely doing the right thing! You and your mom know you'll be there if she needs you, and that's all that matters. I hope it can be a relaxing trip for all 3 of you, and can help ease your mind a bit about things. You are doing everything you can! :hug:

[Tammi67]

Seems like we could all use some PD lately, but if there is any to spare please send some my mom's way for her appt. with the OB/GYN today.

You got it, Elizabeth!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: