DDA Chapter 6

[triplefigs]

Glad all of our Dallas friends are ok!!!! It's headed our way, and of course I'm supposed to leave tomorrow am to go to Alabama to see my grandmother... right in the middle of bad weather. I think we're leaving EARLY tomorrow to get ahead of it all.

[PNO4TE]

Can someone with an AP do me a favor and check what is available for the night of April 25th? We are driving down early, and I need to book somewhere for the one night. Thanks!

what level of resort?

[triplefigs]

We're headed out to the Dekalb Peachtree Airport for the kids. I spent all day cleaning out their closets. Good grief! They've outgrown all their clothes, so I'm going to have to do some serious shopping before Disney. I've outgrown mine too, but not for the "good" reasons! ;) :rotfl:

[triplefigs]

what level of resort?Deluxe so it'll hold 5. We would need 2 rooms for Mod or Value. Thanks, Elin!:worship:

[PNO4TE]

Deluxe so it'll hold 5. We would need 2 rooms for Mod or Value. Thanks, Elin!:worship:

only thing that is coming up other than a 2BR villa At OKW or SSR is BWI standard view for $309.. about $350 with taxes I think

[triplefigs]

only thing that is coming up other than a 2BR villa At OKW or SSR is BWI standard view for $309.. about $350 with taxes I thinkThanks for looking. I found the BWI standard on line at WDW with that room only discount. It's $279 there, so a good deal. Then I can walk over to MGM the next am to get my AP and treat everyone to b'fast at the Boardwalk Bakery!:goodvibes

[PNO4TE]

Lindsay - what a horrible wake-up call! I hope everyone else is OK in your area.

[mommykds]

Glynis,
I am sorry about your dog.

Lindsay, Elizabeth, & Marci,
Stay safe...the weather there sounds crazy.

I just got home from work...busy & crazy all at once. Alot of people coming in to buy park tickets for Passover week.:eek: Its going to be crowded!:crowded:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I see you have a new avatar, Chanon.

I like the pots & pans! :)

A couple of other random things...

I talked to Joe yesterday and he finally got the police report from the accident. The accident was not his fault!! :cool1: :cool1: Some lady ran a red light and hit him. The police report also states that he could not remember what had happened and that he had a strong alcohol smell. He had in his car about 8 bottles of champagne and vodka that were left from the catering job. They all busted in the accident, so I can only imagine what he smelled liked!

We have not heard an update from my SIL and BIL about how he is faring. It's kind of worrisome. SIL will be in Colorado next week for work and my FIL is flying out there to visit with her. Hopefully we will get an update. We have not talked to them in a while, the time difference sucks. We always remember when it's too late to call.

And does anyone happen to want any World's Finest Chocolate? ;) I signed up for 4 boxes for Mo to sell and then forgot to have my sister pick them up when she got Mo. I need to sell 400 by next Thursday:scared1: I cannot buy $200 worth of chocolate!

I'm glad the accident wasn't Joe's fault! Did the hospital do a blood alcohol on him? Obviously if he was transporting alcohol that broke then everything would smell!

I hope BIL is doing OK! :wizard:

I LOVE World's Finest Chocolate! (So does Debbie! :rolleyes1 ) Let me think on it.

Glynis- I am sorry to hear about Cozy. How wonderful though that you all got to be there for her to go so peacefully.

Glynis, I am so sorry about your doggie. :hug:

Please remind me again how old your sister is? Is she still 16?

She just turned 16, but she is only a freshman in high school. She won't graduate until she is 19.

Deb - I am happy to hear that there appears to be a good outcome to Colby's evaluation! Also, can't wait to see more pictures of your progress.

Tammi - I hope Nicholas' appointment with the doctor brings some answers. yourBob is a GEM!

Chanon - cute avatar... what is it??

I hope Colby is able to get started soon!

Tammi - Is Nicholas constipated? That sounds similar to what happens to Princess.

Marci and Elizabeth - glad to hear you guys fared okay in the storms this morning. Unfortunately, it was absolutely horrible in my neck of the woods, but somehow we ourselves were spared any damage to our house or property. Our neighbors lost some large trees, and since we're right near a park, there were some HUGE trees that went down there and into our subdivision. How in the world all those trees managed to not land on power lines or homes is a true miracle. I have never seen weather like that - I am positively terrifed of tornadoes, and that's the closest I ever care to be to anything like it. Up near our house they clocked winds at 87 mph! :scared1: So, my day started by bolting out of bed at 4 a.m., and unfortunately hasn't improved much since. :rolleyes:

After sitting through some meaningless meetings all morning, I need to see if I can now get some actual work done. Have good days, DDA! :wizard:

Lindsay - No power at Princess's house and LOTS of broken trees, etc. We are headed back there now (we're at my house) to see what the status is. We didn't have gymnastics today because they had no power, either! My power never went out, though we had some BIG storms at 4 AM. I'm glad you and Marci are safe!!

[my3princes]

I'm glad Colby is getting the help that he needs.

I had another night where Nicholas woke up with stomach pains and then vomited. That was around midnight and has been ok since. He is still complaining that his stomach hurts. I have no idea what is going on. He isn't 'sick' as there are no other symptoms. Yesterday when I picked him up after school his stomach seemed to be distended and when I asked about it he told me he had been drinking lots of water. Then he played outside all evening, and ate a regular meal. But before bed he complained of pain. When he woke up his stomach was hard and he was doubled over in pain. After he emptied he seemed to be comfortable. I have been taking off so much work lately, so Bob was able to take today off and come over and stay with him. They only have a half day today and tomorrow is a teacher workday. I think I'm going to call his dr. and see what the nurse there says.

I hope that it's nothing serious. My nephew has not been to school yet this week. He also vomits during the night, but seems much better during the day :confused3 We think it's a viral thing

Our appointment to go over Colby's results are on May 5. It is a one hour meeting and will cover treatment options before school and at the school, create and IEP and some other things that I have forgotten now. It makes me think that his score results were low enough, but I don't even know if she's actually scored it yet :confused3 It could just be protocol.

Hi, everyone! I'm just checking in so you don't think I've fallen off the face of the earth! Things here are hectic and I won't have time to really come back to the list until Thursday of next week. My mom is staying with us and we're having a bunch of fun! We leave on Saturday to take her home, and to take our kids on a long overdue Spring Break trip to explore the national parks in our state. We haven't done this since Katie was 18 months, so really none of the kids have seen them. Should be fun!

One sad note: My dog, Cozy, who was my first "child" passed away on Sunday morning. She was 11 years old, but our vet didn't expect her to live past 3 years, so we got a lot of time with her. We knew she was not feeling well on Friday and Saturday, but went downhill really quickly. She died in Katie's arms, and we buried her underneath our cherry tree in the backyard. It's been really hard on the kids, but it turned into a beautiful teaching moment.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up with you all this week. I've been thinking about you all and keeping you in my prayers! If there's anything urgent I need to know, would someone PM me? I'll try to check that at least once a day. Thanks. Have a great week, everybody!

I sorry about your dog. Losing a pet is so hard. We are all still grieving over the loss of our dogs 1 1/2 years ago :sad1:

I hope you have a wonderful spring break:thumbsup2

Marci and Elizabeth - glad to hear you guys fared okay in the storms this morning. Unfortunately, it was absolutely horrible in my neck of the woods, but somehow we ourselves were spared any damage to our house or property. Our neighbors lost some large trees, and since we're right near a park, there were some HUGE trees that went down there and into our subdivision. How in the world all those trees managed to not land on power lines or homes is a true miracle. I have never seen weather like that - I am positively terrifed of tornadoes, and that's the closest I ever care to be to anything like it. Up near our house they clocked winds at 87 mph! :scared1: So, my day started by bolting out of bed at 4 a.m., and unfortunately hasn't improved much since. :rolleyes:

After sitting through some meaningless meetings all morning, I need to see if I can now get some actual work done. Have good days, DDA! :wizard:


I'm glad that you are safe. What a horrible way to start any day :eek:

[tink2020]

Here's some shots of Hunter's room. Go easy on me, it's been a LOT of work :rotfl2:
So really, what do you all think?

I think it looks great! I'm glad Hunter is happy with it, too! :)

Morning everyone-
Our fire alarm battery was "chirping" in the middle of the night --and we switched the batteries--so it was a fun night haha

Headed to work--have a greaet day

As Lindsay said once (I think), it ALWAYS happens in the middle of the night!
:rolleyes:

I'm glad Colby is getting the help that he needs.

I had another night where Nicholas woke up with stomach pains and then vomited. That was around midnight and has been ok since. He is still complaining that his stomach hurts. I have no idea what is going on. He isn't 'sick' as there are no other symptoms. Yesterday when I picked him up after school his stomach seemed to be distended and when I asked about it he told me he had been drinking lots of water. Then he played outside all evening, and ate a regular meal. But before bed he complained of pain. When he woke up his stomach was hard and he was doubled over in pain. After he emptied he seemed to be comfortable. I have been taking off so much work lately, so Bob was able to take today off and come over and stay with him. They only have a half day today and tomorrow is a teacher workday. I think I'm going to call his dr. and see what the nurse there says.

I hope they can figure it out to get him some comfort soon!

Hi, everyone! I'm just checking in so you don't think I've fallen off the face of the earth! Things here are hectic and I won't have time to really come back to the list until Thursday of next week. My mom is staying with us and we're having a bunch of fun! We leave on Saturday to take her home, and to take our kids on a long overdue Spring Break trip to explore the national parks in our state. We haven't done this since Katie was 18 months, so really none of the kids have seen them. Should be fun!

One sad note: My dog, Cozy, who was my first "child" passed away on Sunday morning. She was 11 years old, but our vet didn't expect her to live past 3 years, so we got a lot of time with her. We knew she was not feeling well on Friday and Saturday, but went downhill really quickly. She died in Katie's arms, and we buried her underneath our cherry tree in the backyard. It's been really hard on the kids, but it turned into a beautiful teaching moment.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up with you all this week. I've been thinking about you all and keeping you in my prayers! If there's anything urgent I need to know, would someone PM me? I'll try to check that at least once a day. Thanks. Have a great week, everybody!

Thanks for checking in! Your parks trip sounds wonderful! :goodvibes: I'm sorry to hear about Cozy. :grouphug:

A couple of other random things...

I talked to Joe yesterday and he finally got the police report from the accident. The accident was not his fault!! :cool1: :cool1: Some lady ran a red light and hit him. The police report also states that he could not remember what had happened and that he had a strong alcohol smell. He had in his car about 8 bottles of champagne and vodka that were left from the catering job. They all busted in the accident, so I can only imagine what he smelled liked!

We have not heard an update from my SIL and BIL about how he is faring. It's kind of worrisome. SIL will be in Colorado next week for work and my FIL is flying out there to visit with her. Hopefully we will get an update. We have not talked to them in a while, the time difference sucks. We always remember when it's too late to call.

And does anyone happen to want any World's Finest Chocolate? ;) I signed up for 4 boxes for Mo to sell and then forgot to have my sister pick them up when she got Mo. I need to sell 400 by next Thursday:scared1: I cannot buy $200 worth of chocolate!

I'm thrilled the report came back so positive!


I'm sorry for missing some posts! I'm stuck at work, but not really "working". I'm here because an RN has to be here for a particular child who is late leaving (I was supposed to leave at 1, but I'm not sure how this staffing issue came about :sad2: ). I'm "here" in case anything happens, but I refuse to work any more today becuase I've put in MORE than enough hours already this week, and I have tomorrow still, too! :rotfl: Still, it's hard to catch up properly while I'm here. I hope you all are doing well!

[mommykds]

Tammi,
Hope all is ok with Nicholas. And yes, yourBob is a gem.:thumbsup2

[lovespoohbear]

Glynis i am so sorry to hear about cozy. i know how had it is and i bet it is even hard on katie. i have a poem i will post in my next post.

dallas crew- my uncle called to warn us bc of the damage he got and he is in plano. his back fence is no more and he had an antenna that was in the back yard and is now in the front. mom said he said some other stuff but forgot. so far here in houston all we have had is light rain. it might be worse tomorrow when the front goes there they are saying

[lovespoohbear]

The Loss of a Heart
Author unknown

I stood by your bedside last night, Just to have a peek…
I could see you were crying. You found it hard to sleep

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
“It’s me, I haven’t left you. I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hand reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to hold your parcels; I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with much care.
I want to reassure you, that I’m not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your keys.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said “It’s me.”

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It’s possible for me, to be near you everyday
To say with certainty, “I never went away.”

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over… I smile and watch you yawning…
And say “Goodnight, God Bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much to see.
Be patient, live your journey out…then come home with me.

[tinker1bell]

The Loss of a Heart
Author unknown

I stood by your bedside last night, Just to have a peek…
I could see you were crying. You found it hard to sleep

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
“It’s me, I haven’t left you. I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hand reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to hold your parcels; I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with much care.
I want to reassure you, that I’m not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your keys.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said “It’s me.”

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It’s possible for me, to be near you everyday
To say with certainty, “I never went away.”

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over… I smile and watch you yawning…
And say “Goodnight, God Bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much to see.
Be patient, live your journey out…then come home with me.



That is so very beautiful. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[lovespoohbear]

i found it on one of the memorial jewelery sites

[tinknme]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Tia!


My first interview went pretty well. There's one issue that I have to work out here to make it work, but the job sounds good overall. There's been one other response for full-time and one for just the summer so we'll see how it goes.

[tinknme]

It has been raining here all day. Riley's practice was canceled again.



I'm betting we had too much rain for the baseball games/soccer practices tonight, but it's just beginning to be daylight so time will tell.

[tinknme]

Sounds promising Deb! I hope Colby can get his speech therapy started soon :wizard:


The lady that tested Colby yesterday called a minute ago and wants to set up an appointment to go over his results. She wants to do it at our Elementary School so I'll take that as a good sign that he will be getting therapy. Since he starts school in Aug, the school would work with him beginning in June (more likely after our trip in July)

[tinknme]

Cute avatar!

Morning DDA!

[tinknme]

Glynis enjoy your visit with your mother & your trip to the park!

Sorry to hear about Cozy :hug:


Hi, everyone! I'm just checking in so you don't think I've fallen off the face of the earth! Things here are hectic and I won't have time to really come back to the list until Thursday of next week. My mom is staying with us and we're having a bunch of fun! We leave on Saturday to take her home, and to take our kids on a long overdue Spring Break trip to explore the national parks in our state. We haven't done this since Katie was 18 months, so really none of the kids have seen them. Should be fun!

[tinknme]

Good news about Joe :thumbsup2

Carmel & almond are my favorite ;)


A couple of other random things...

I talked to Joe yesterday and he finally got the police report from the accident. The accident was not his fault!! :cool1: :cool1:

And does anyone happen to want any World's Finest Chocolate? ;) I signed up for 4 boxes for Mo to sell and then forgot to have my sister pick them up when she got Mo. I need to sell 400 by next Thursday:scared1: I cannot buy $200 worth of chocolate!

[tinknme]

Lindsay I hope the weather has calmed down :hug: I am really scared of storms & if there is any mention of a tornado watch I go into full panic mode!

When I was younger we had a tornado touch down & we had one of our large trees in the front yard on top of our house. Our house was damaged beyond repair.


Up near our house they clocked winds at 87 mph! :scared1: So, my day started by bolting out of bed at 4 a.m., and unfortunately hasn't improved much since. :rolleyes:

[tinknme]

Denise I hope you are able to stay ahead of the storms!

Glad all of our Dallas friends are ok!!!! It's headed our way, and of course I'm supposed to leave tomorrow am to go to Alabama to see my grandmother... right in the middle of bad weather. I think we're leaving EARLY tomorrow to get ahead of it all.

[tinknme]

Beautiful Karen, thank you for sharing :sad1:

The Loss of a Heart
Author unknown

[tinknme]

Tammi I was hoping as I read along that there would be an update about Nicholas. I hope all is ok :hug:

I was thinking the same as Elizabeth about being constipated. Riley use to & still occasionally gets really bad stomach pains. He would be in tears it hurt so much. He never threw up that I can remember though. But once he was able to go to the bathroom, he would be ok.

I was also thinking maybe his appendix? Hope to hear something soon!

[tinknme]

Well I am caught up & now need to get dinner ready. Check back in a bit!

[tmfranlk]

Hello all!

Glynis - I'm so sorry about your furbaby. I hope that everyone is doing okay. Enjoy the rest of your time with your mom and the trip. Sounds like fun!

Tammi - Hope Nicholas' doctor's appt was okay and that he's feeling better.

Dallas-folk - Hope your damage isn't too bad. Glad you're all safe!

Denise - Have you check Port Orleans Riverside? The Alligator Bayou rooms hold 5 with the trundle bed. It'd probably work well for one night. Stay safe as the storms come through!

[tink2020]

Texans, I'm glad you're ok! Lindsay that is some serious wind!

I hope it isn't as bad as anticipated during your travel tomorrow, Denise :wizard:

[tink2020]

So we ended up having the 3D/4D ultrasound, and Robyn, you are right -- I'm so glad we did! It's taken me until today to really feel that way, but I definitely do! At first, I had high expectations about every minute of it, every picture we would get, etc. Then, we got the smaller end of every range (19 pictures, package included 15-30.... 35 minutes, package included 30-50). I was having a bit of buyers remorse, but the handful of pictures we got that are cute, are REALLY cute, if I do say so myself :lovestruc Baby B still has her feet and/or butt in A's face, and was just destroying her the whole time... it was pretty funny to watch! :) We also got with our package a DVD, VHS, a few spots on their website, a CD with 19 pictures, a few printed pics, etc. It was well worth it, especially when I think of how much fun they will have watching it when they get older! :goodvibes

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Princess still has no electricity! :scared: They don't know when the power will be back on.

DS had fun at the band competition. They made a 2, a 2, and a 1. Which I have no idea how to interpret. It LOOKS like 2 excellents and a superior, but that was using the grading scale for marching minus the parts about marching. The grading I found for concert band was done with words, not numbers, so I don't really know if they did well or not! :confused3

Since we spent the day at the mall I found some good stuff! Gap Kids had an extra 25% off all sale items. Macy's had 20% off sale if you used your Macy's card. Nordstrom just had some cute stuff, some sale, some not.

My Dr.'s office called to say my labs are normal. That was fast! It was just routine bloodwork so I didn't think it would be back in 24 hours! Maybe the lab wasn't busy?

I need to call my mother and figure out what her plan is for Diva Girl and the birthday party. :rolleyes:

[tinknme]

Jennifer I enjoy reading your blog, you really have a knack for writing. The pictures are wonderful, I love the yawn picture :rotfl: I was getting warm, fuzzy feelings seeing your precious girls :goodvibes

So we ended up having the 3D/4D ultrasound, and Robyn, you are right -- I'm so glad we did! It's taken me until today to really feel that way, but I definitely do! At first, I had high expectations about every minute of it, every picture we would get, etc. Then, we got the smaller end of every range (19 pictures, package included 15-30.... 35 minutes, package included 30-50). I was having a bit of buyers remorse, but the handful of pictures we got that are cute, are REALLY cute, if I do say so myself :lovestruc Baby B still has her feet and/or butt in A's face, and was just destroying her the whole time... it was pretty funny to watch! :) We also got with our package a DVD, VHS, a few spots on their website, a CD with 19 pictures, a few printed pics, etc. It was well worth it, especially when I think of how much fun they will have watching it when they get older! :goodvibes

[tinknme]

Hope they get their power restored soon!

:cool1: to ds son! I do not understand the grading either, but it sounds good to me :thumbsup2

Princess still has no electricity! :scared: They don't know when the power will be back on.

DS had fun at the band competition. They made a 2, a 2, and a 1. Which I have no idea how to interpret. It LOOKS like 2 excellents and a superior, but that was using the grading scale for marching minus the parts about marching. The grading I found for concert band was done with words, not numbers, so I don't really know if they did well or not! :confused3

[babytrees]

Princess still has no electricity! :scared: They don't know when the power will be back on.

DS had fun at the band competition. They made a 2, a 2, and a 1. Which I have no idea how to interpret. It LOOKS like 2 excellents and a superior, but that was using the grading scale for marching minus the parts about marching. The grading I found for concert band was done with words, not numbers, so I don't really know if they did well or not! :confused3

Since we spent the day at the mall I found some good stuff! Gap Kids had an extra 25% off all sale items. Macy's had 20% off sale if you used your Macy's card. Nordstrom just had some cute stuff, some sale, some not.

My Dr.'s office called to say my labs are normal. That was fast! It was just routine bloodwork so I didn't think it would be back in 24 hours! Maybe the lab wasn't busy?

I need to call my mother and figure out what her plan is for Diva Girl and the birthday party. :rolleyes:

most musical competitions (other than marching band...at least around here) are scored 3,2, or 1's. They did very well...tell him congrats!!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

most musical competitions (other than marching band...at least around here) are scored 3,2, or 1's. They did very well...tell him congrats!!

Thanks! I looked up "UIL band competition" and found the grading charts. It looks like they grade from 5-1, with 5 being the worst. There are 4 areas for marching bands, 2 of them deal with the music and 2 of them deal with the marching. The concert gradng was completely different, so I am thinking they were graded using the music parts of the marching thing.


I talked to my mom. She is SNARKY today! :eek: I told her she better stop it because I am TRYING to help her. She still hasn't phoned the birthday girl's mom to find out if it is OK for Diva Girl to stay at their house. And the invitation the girl sent didn't have ANY sort of personal note saying that she really wants my sister there, they will be happy to have her stay with them, nothing. Just the same basic invitation they sent to everyone else.

I was telling my mom last night that I will come up there when she has her surgery, and I am making arrangements for DS to stay here. She said I don't need to be there. I told her I do. She then tells me it will probably just be an in-office procedure! :scared1: :rotfl2: I have to laugh because that is so ABSURD! They have to remove the tumor, make sure the margins are clean, and test the lymph nodes. It is NOT like freezing off a wart! And I thoroughly expect her to be hospitalized overnight. So I WILL be there for her surgery, or if I can't be there for that then I will be there when she is discharged.

[Tammi67]

Hi, everyone! I'm just checking in so you don't think I've fallen off the face of the earth! Things here are hectic and I won't have time to really come back to the list until Thursday of next week. My mom is staying with us and we're having a bunch of fun! We leave on Saturday to take her home, and to take our kids on a long overdue Spring Break trip to explore the national parks in our state. We haven't done this since Katie was 18 months, so really none of the kids have seen them. Should be fun!

One sad note: My dog, Cozy, who was my first "child" passed away on Sunday morning. She was 11 years old, but our vet didn't expect her to live past 3 years, so we got a lot of time with her. We knew she was not feeling well on Friday and Saturday, but went downhill really quickly. She died in Katie's arms, and we buried her underneath our cherry tree in the backyard. It's been really hard on the kids, but it turned into a beautiful teaching moment.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up with you all this week. I've been thinking about you all and keeping you in my prayers! If there's anything urgent I need to know, would someone PM me? I'll try to check that at least once a day. Thanks. Have a great week, everybody!
I'm so very sorry to hear about your pupply. :hug:



A couple of other random things...

I talked to Joe yesterday and he finally got the police report from the accident. The accident was not his fault!! :cool1: :cool1: Some lady ran a red light and hit him. The police report also states that he could not remember what had happened and that he had a strong alcohol smell. He had in his car about 8 bottles of champagne and vodka that were left from the catering job. They all busted in the accident, so I can only imagine what he smelled liked!

We have not heard an update from my SIL and BIL about how he is faring. It's kind of worrisome. SIL will be in Colorado next week for work and my FIL is flying out there to visit with her. Hopefully we will get an update. We have not talked to them in a while, the time difference sucks. We always remember when it's too late to call.

And does anyone happen to want any World's Finest Chocolate? ;) I signed up for 4 boxes for Mo to sell and then forgot to have my sister pick them up when she got Mo. I need to sell 400 by next Thursday:scared1: I cannot buy $200 worth of chocolate!Wonderful news about Joe! I hope you hear from BIL/SIL soon.




Chanon - cute avatar... what is it??
Duh.....it's a hidden Mickey. ;) :rotfl:


So we ended up having the 3D/4D ultrasound, and Robyn, you are right -- I'm so glad we did! It's taken me until today to really feel that way, but I definitely do! At first, I had high expectations about every minute of it, every picture we would get, etc. Then, we got the smaller end of every range (19 pictures, package included 15-30.... 35 minutes, package included 30-50). I was having a bit of buyers remorse, but the handful of pictures we got that are cute, are REALLY cute, if I do say so myself :lovestruc Baby B still has her feet and/or butt in A's face, and was just destroying her the whole time... it was pretty funny to watch! :) We also got with our package a DVD, VHS, a few spots on their website, a CD with 19 pictures, a few printed pics, etc. It was well worth it, especially when I think of how much fun they will have watching it when they get older! :goodvibes
I was going to ask where the pictures are and I think someone referred to them being in your blog, so I'll have to check it out.

[Tammi67]

Nicholas seems to be fine, again. The doctor said he isn't concerned because the symptoms are so sporadic. Sunday night and then Wed. night. He just said to feed him a bland diet for the next 5 or so days. Yeah, right. He is going to hate that. Thanks for all of your concern. And yes, myBob is wonderful. He came here in the AM, took Alyssa to school, took Nicholas to the DR., picked Alyssa up from school because they had early dismissal, went out to his side of town to pick up his DD, and then came back and fixed everyone dinner. I popped in for a short time after work and then had to head over to the school for Alyssa's parent/teacher conference. She is doing excellent and is one the top readers in her K class. She loves to read. I wish her brother did too. :rolleyes:

[lovesdumbo]

Glynis-So sorry to hear about your loss.:hug:

Deb-I LOVE Hunters room!!!!! I really like the curtains.

Jennifer-the 3D ultrasound sounds cool!

Chanon-I like the pots best.

Tammi-hope you can find out what is wrong with Nicholas. Bob's a keeper!

Elizabeth-why can't your other sister be the guardian if need be. Does she have the same "issues" with your 16 yo sister?:hug:

Thanks to all for the compliments on Emma's book.

I got my sewing machine back at lunch and when back to JoAnns after work. Lizzy & I are going to a mother/daughter girl scout thing tomorrow night so no sewing til Saturday.

[lovesdumbo]

I was telling my mom last night that I will come up there when she has her surgery, and I am making arrangements for DS to stay here. She said I don't need to be there. I told her I do. She then tells me it will probably just be an in-office procedure! :scared1: :rotfl2: I have to laugh because that is so ABSURD! They have to remove the tumor, make sure the margins are clean, and test the lymph nodes. It is NOT like freezing off a wart! And I thoroughly expect her to be hospitalized overnight. So I WILL be there for her surgery, or if I can't be there for that then I will be there when she is discharged.
I know this isn't the same but...I had a sizable lump removed in an outpatient facility. They really wanted to put me out but I told them I only wanted a local. The anestiaoligist(sp?) sat right at my side waiting to put me out in case I freaked out-which I didn't.

I can't remember now why they couldn't do a biopsy-maybe the location????

I was trying to get pregnant with Joe at the time.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Bernadette - My other sister is only 27 years old. She got pregnant because birth control was too expensive, and she married the guy because she couldn't think of anything better to do. They lived with the in-laws for over a year, then the in-laws bought them a house. :rolleyes: Her second baby is only 18 mos. younger than the first one, and she miscarried another one in between. She can't parent her toddlers because she still needs to be parented herself. I hope her MIL has lots of stamina (and money). BIL is very immature. If I think raising my sister would be daunting then there is NO WAY the 2 of them could handle her.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Bernadette - I can't imagine my mom's surgery would be outpatient, let alone an office procedure, but I guess we'll see!

Oh, and on the topic of my other sister, let's remember the fiasco she made of our father's estate since she thought she was entitled to ALL of the material possessions and monetary assets.
My youngest sister will still have SS money coming in for the next 2 years, which my middle sister could blow through with lightning speed.

[Blueeyes101817]

I see you have a new avatar, Chanon.
very cute!

Glynis- I am sorry to hear about Cozy. How wonderful though that you all got to be there for her to go so peacefully.
So sorry Glynis

Nicholas seems to be fine, again. The doctor said he isn't concerned because the symptoms are so sporadic. Sunday night and then Wed. night. He just said to feed him a bland diet for the next 5 or so days. Yeah, right. He is going to hate that. Thanks for all of your concern. And yes, myBob is wonderful. He came here in the AM, took Alyssa to school, took Nicholas to the DR., picked Alyssa up from school because they had early dismissal, went out to his side of town to pick up his DD, and then came back and fixed everyone dinner. I popped in for a short time after work and then had to head over to the school for Alyssa's parent/teacher conference. She is doing excellent and is one the top readers in her K class. She loves to read. I wish her brother did too. :rolleyes:

Glad to hear he is okay--im glad to see an update...
Glad Bob was there too!

[Blueeyes101817]

i finally got home and caught up! I came home after work, cleaned a bit, then had to go back to work for a meeting--im home and ready for bed!! have a great night all

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tammi - I hope Nicholas doesn't feel sick anymore! You might try to sneak in some extra fiber - just in case.
I am looking forward to meeting YourBob! He does so many thoughtful things - I am really glad you have him to lend a hand!

Jennifer - I am glad you are pleased with the results of the ultrasound! :goodvibes They didn't have anything that high tech when I was pregnant. Just a plain U/S with very few discernible parts. His spine was very clear, but the rest, eh, not so much!

Bernadette - I got an e-mail and a paper circular from JoAnn's today - I think they are having a sale!

Denise - Safe travels! :wizard:

[Tammi67]

Tammi - I hope Nicholas doesn't feel sick anymore! You might try to sneak in some extra fiber - just in case.
I am looking forward to meeting YourBob! He does so many thoughtful things - I am really glad you have him to lend a hand!
Thanks Elizabeth! I did ask Nicholas about the constipation and he said no. HHmmm...wonder what I can give him with fiber. He had some Wheat Thins and pears for lunch, and broccoli for dinner.

[UP Disney]

Today was supposed to bit a bit leisurely at least this morning. That ended when Hunter called at 8 AM to tell me that he forgot his huge science fair board :headache: I told him I would drop it off at 10 when I was heading by the school anyway. That wouldn't work as they had 1 1/2 hours starting at 8 AM to work on the projects. Somehow I managed to get a shower, deliver the board and be back home by 8:30 :rolleyes1 Now I'm allowing myself an hour to DIS, catch up on missed shows. Then I will have to get us ready to head to Colby's appointment. My mother and I both feel that Colby is becoming more difficult to understand. I think that he is talking a lot more and his vocabulary is growing, but he is so difficult to understand. The best case scenario would get him started with speech therapy within the next month and have it continue over the summer. That would give him some good skills BEFORE the start of school next year. Any pixie dust would be appreciated.

When we get home I plan to get all the touch up done in Nick's room and hopefully that room will be ready to reload with his stuff :wizard:

Colby is snuggling with me on the couch and I am definitely sucking it up.

It's important that you get speech therapy started as soon as you can. When Becky was little, Katrina was the only one that could understand her. Chuck & I spent our days turning to Katrina and asking "What did she say?". Katrina was in speech therapy until 3rd grade. Becky was in there until 5th.

[UP Disney]

I hope your speech appt. goes better than Bob's did when he had Bethany evaluated a few weeks ago. She is difficult to understand, can't pronounce R, S, TH, etc. The therapist said that according to state guidelines if her ability to learn isn't affected, she doesn't need speech, and that her issues are 'age appropriate'. If that was my child I would have been furious. Every adult who talks with her thinks she has a speech issue, she is NOT average amongst her piers, and it is going to become a social issue with friends if it doesn't get corrected soon. And of course she isn't my daughter so I can't push the issue. :sad2:

That is so sad. Becky was ostracized for years because of her speech issues. Bethany needs help as soon as she can get it! I hope that Bob is able to do something about it.

[UP Disney]

Deb - you have had a rough couple of weeks. I hope the kids get healthy and your remodeling assistants settle down! :hug:

Becky - here's hoping for good grades. :thumbsup2

Vicki - the DIS clock has been off FOREVER. It is/was anywhere from 11-18 minutes slow. :rolleyes:

LOOK MA, NO CAVITIES! :teeth:

But it was almost an hour off the other morning. I know it has always been off 15 minutes or so but this was much more than that.

[UP Disney]

I CAN'T STAND MY MOM!!! last week i got a phone call from breast cancer society asking for a donation. i said sure but i only could give them $10. well they just called and asked if i got the stuff they send and i said i had. then asked a couple of other questions. after i got off the phone mom started yelling at me how now they will be calling me forever(which i don't care) and how i shouldn't donate and give them money. i said well i always ask for money for mda and people help me so i think i should do the same then she went all postal and yells and screams more. UGH!!!!:furious::furious::furious:

I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this Karen. It is unfortunate that you and your mom have a different opinion on this. I think it is wonderful of you to donate to other causes. I also donate and get those yearly calls for another one. If I haven't given too much to others, I usually give another $10-$15.

[UP Disney]

Elin-thanks for the great dittoable posts!!:thumbsup2

I was ready to hand in my mom license or whatever the heck it is you get when you have kids. Cassidy has been stealing from the disney fund (I have no idea how much because it's a piggy bank) and then lied about it and used some very mean tactics in trying to argue with me. The only funny line was "fine, don't expect any calls from me tommorrow" AFTER I took away her phone. She had me so upset I couldn't sleep so I wrote her a note.

A couple of good things came out of it:
I found a very funny trip report....along the lines of Delswife

Cassidy actually apologized to me this morning, without prompting. We'll see how much she likes me after the note.

So I am trying to function today on what equates to 2 hours of sleep. Good golly, I feel bad for parents who have this crap more often than I do.

Thanks for the shoulders to vent on.

I'm sorry that you are having to deal with this. :hug: :grouhug: When my girls frustrate me and do dumb things like this, I remind myself that there are much worse things that they could be doing. It helps a little bit. Though, I still wish they hadn't done the dumb thing! :lmao:

[UP Disney]

Theresa - :hug: Sorry Cassidy is being a horse's behind. :headache: Seems kind of like shooting herself in the foot to steal from the fund that will pay for HER graduation trip! Hopefully she realizes that was a stupid thing to do.

Did you guys see that "Fantastic Plastic" has closed? I am assuming that means no more free robots? They have also closed the "Jr. Chef" area where the kids could make cookies in the Land. DS never did want to participate in that one, but he liked the robots!

Becky & I did the robots for the first time in March. We loved it and were looking forward to going back and doing it with my niece and nephew. We are both bummed that it is closed.

[UP Disney]

Depends if you think 6 hours is close. :laughing: ;) :confused3

6 hours is nothing! :lmao: Remember I drive 7-8 hours one way to Lansing at least once a month!

[PNO4TE]

Jennifer - the babies are just precious! I cannot belive all the hair on Baby B (I assume that is hair!).

Tammi - I hope that Nicholas shakes this bug quickly. and, please tell Alyssa I am very proud of her!

[UP Disney]

I have no clue what to do about my mother. My Dr. said I need to do as much as it takes for me to back away with a clear conscience. She doesn't want me to abandon my mother, she wants me to turn ownership of the decisions over to my mother and just be an observer. But that's not the way I roll.

I have a hard time with this one because you are talking about decisions that have possible serious, long-term consequences for you - custody of your sister. That puts a whole different spin on it for me. If your sister was an adult, I would be more apt to agree with the Dr. Prayers & pixiedust: that you are able to find a solution that works for you.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Jennifer- Amazing!!! The girls are beautiful. You got some wonderful shots. I am so glad that you all did it.

Denise- :wizard: for a safe journey this weekend.

Elizabeth- Congrats to DS on his band competition!

They did test his blood alcohol, and it was under the legal limit. That was my first question to him. And he decided to go back to his old job as soon as he could. He says he needs the stability.

I am sorry that your mother just doesn't seem to "get it" :hug:

Tammi- I am sorry the Dr. didn't give you any concrete answers.

Bernadette- Yay for getting your sewing machine back.



Tonight I had the pleasure of meeting a dad of one of Emma's girl scouts friend. He had been serving in Iraq since April of 07 and just returned home this past Sunday. I cannot even begin to imagine what he has seen in the past year. He earned a bronze star while over there- he calls it just a ribbon. The interactions that I saw between him and his DD were just so heartwarming. She had a horrible time with separation anxiety while he has been away. She couldn't be with out her mom at night, just too scared. I have only known the mom and DD since November but am so relieved that he came home safely.

[PNO4TE]

But it was almost an hour off the other morning. I know it has always been off 15 minutes or so but this was much more than that.

hmmm... I went back and looked when you had posted that the other day and couldn't understand what you were talking about. At first I was thinking you had forgotten about the hour's time difference, but that is always there. When I looked shortly after you posted about her being up so early it appeared that Tammi posted about 5:30 like she always does. I wonder how it got changed?

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Thanks Elizabeth! I did ask Nicholas about the constipation and he said no. HHmmm...wonder what I can give him with fiber. He had some Wheat Thins and pears for lunch, and broccoli for dinner.

Popcorn! It has a lot of fiber in it. And we started adding Benefiber to Emma's drinks. She has the constipation issues, I know she can go days which really scares me. She will start complaining of tummy aches and I start upping the fiber content. We also found these tortilla wraps, they have 14g of fiber in them for one. I will make her sandwich on them.

Jennifer - the babies are just precious! I cannot belive all the hair on Baby B (I assume that is hair!).

Tammi - I hope that Nicholas shakes this bug quickly. and, please tell Alyssa I am very proud of her!

I forgot this, thanks Elin. Way to go Alyssa!

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

With that I am off. I've got a major headache coming on and I need to get some sleep. Sleep tight DDA!

[UP Disney]

My mom's bone scan and CT were clear!:dance3:

She is going to the OB/GYN on April 24. Maybe she was just having an especially bad day yesterday. This is definitely encouraging!

Woohoo!!!!! :woohoo: :banana:

[my3princes]

Nicholas seems to be fine, again. The doctor said he isn't concerned because the symptoms are so sporadic. Sunday night and then Wed. night. He just said to feed him a bland diet for the next 5 or so days. Yeah, right. He is going to hate that. Thanks for all of your concern. And yes, myBob is wonderful. He came here in the AM, took Alyssa to school, took Nicholas to the DR., picked Alyssa up from school because they had early dismissal, went out to his side of town to pick up his DD, and then came back and fixed everyone dinner. I popped in for a short time after work and then had to head over to the school for Alyssa's parent/teacher conference. She is doing excellent and is one the top readers in her K class. She loves to read. I wish her brother did too. :rolleyes:

I am so happy that you found Bob. It seems that he cares for your kids as much if not more than their real Dad. You are lucky to have him.

Thanks Elizabeth! I did ask Nicholas about the constipation and he said no. HHmmm...wonder what I can give him with fiber. He had some Wheat Thins and pears for lunch, and broccoli for dinner.

Our doctor prescribe miralax for Nick and Hunter when they had issues. It's a powder that you mix with any liquid. It is now available over the counter. It works well.:thumbsup2

It's important that you get speech therapy started as soon as you can. When Becky was little, Katrina was the only one that could understand her. Chuck & I spent our days turning to Katrina and asking "What did she say?". Katrina was in speech therapy until 3rd grade. Becky was in there until 5th.

We've been through it with Hunter, but his wasn't caught until 1/2 way through his K year. Colby seems more difficult to understand than Hunter was, but maybe not as that was years ago :confused3 I know that we need to get him help as it will effect his reading ability as well as simple things like learning his numbers. To him thirteen and fourteen sound exactly alike and so does 30 and 40 etc.

[UP Disney]

hmmm... I went back and looked when you had posted that the other day and couldn't understand what you were talking about. At first I was thinking you had forgotten about the hour's time difference, but that is always there. When I looked shortly after you posted about her being up so early it appeared that Tammi posted about 5:30 like she always does. I wonder how it got changed?

Well it is 10:57 here in Lansing. Isn't that the DIS time as well? However, my post says it is 9:38pm. That is more than an hour off.

[UP Disney]

I'm off to bed. I didn't sleep well last night. I'll be driving home tomorrow afternoon. I hope to be out of Lansing by noon. We'll see. Have a great Friday all!

[tinknme]

Glad to hear is Nicholas is fine.

Tammi you are one lucky woman! Do you tell your exh2b thank you every time you see him ;)

Nicholas seems to be fine, again. The doctor said he isn't concerned because the symptoms are so sporadic. Sunday night and then Wed. night. He just said to feed him a bland diet for the next 5 or so days. Yeah, right. He is going to hate that. Thanks for all of your concern. And yes, myBob is wonderful. He came here in the AM, took Alyssa to school, took Nicholas to the DR., picked Alyssa up from school because they had early dismissal, went out to his side of town to pick up his DD, and then came back and fixed everyone dinner. I popped in for a short time after work and then had to head over to the school for Alyssa's parent/teacher conference. She is doing excellent and is one the top readers in her K class. She loves to read. I wish her brother did too. :rolleyes:

[tinknme]

Look forward to seeing the outfits you make!



I got my sewing machine back at lunch and when back to JoAnns after work. Lizzy & I are going to a mother/daughter girl scout thing tomorrow night so no sewing til Saturday.

[tinknme]

Vicki have a safe drive home!

Robyn hope your headache is gone after you get some rest :wizard:

Tammi tell Alyssa To keep up the good work!

[UP Disney]

Good morning DDA! Hope everyone has a great day!

[Tammi67]

Popcorn! It has a lot of fiber in it. And we started adding Benefiber to Emma's drinks. She has the constipation issues, I know she can go days which really scares me. She will start complaining of tummy aches and I start upping the fiber content. We also found these tortilla wraps, they have 14g of fiber in them for one. I will make her sandwich on them.



I forgot this, thanks Elin. Way to go Alyssa!
Popcorn? Who knew? Thanks, Robyn!

[Tammi67]

Glad to hear is Nicholas is fine.

Tammi you are one lucky woman! Do you tell your exh2b thank you every time you see him ;)
:rotfl2: I should!

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

Vicki - what are you doing up so early? Drive safely today.

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning and happy friday

[tink2020]

Jennifer I enjoy reading your blog, you really have a knack for writing. The pictures are wonderful, I love the yawn picture :rotfl: I was getting warm, fuzzy feelings seeing your precious girls :goodvibes

Thanks! :blush:


I was going to ask where the pictures are and I think someone referred to them being in your blog, so I'll have to check it out.

I am going to try to get them on here, but I never got around to getting on the right computer. They are in the blog, or at picasaweb.google.com/chateaukaufman

Jennifer - the babies are just precious! I cannot belive all the hair on Baby B (I assume that is hair!).


Hmmm... you actually can't see hair very well on 3D, they usually only see it on 2D. Unfortunately, it's probably just shadows/blur because she moved so much and never let us get good shots! We'll see about hair... Kyle and I didn't have any until we were at least 1, so it would be all luck! :rotfl:

Jennifer- Amazing!!! The girls are beautiful. You got some wonderful shots. I am so glad that you all did it.
Tonight I had the pleasure of meeting a dad of one of Emma's girl scouts friend. He had been serving in Iraq since April of 07 and just returned home this past Sunday. I cannot even begin to imagine what he has seen in the past year. He earned a bronze star while over there- he calls it just a ribbon. The interactions that I saw between him and his DD were just so heartwarming. She had a horrible time with separation anxiety while he has been away. She couldn't be with out her mom at night, just too scared. I have only known the mom and DD since November but am so relieved that he came home safely.

I'm very glad too, thank you for the extra push! :goodvibes
The story you told was heartwarming... I'm sure it was so touching to see him and his daughter! :lovestruc

With that I am off. I've got a major headache coming on and I need to get some sleep. Sleep tight DDA!

I hope your headache is gone this morning!

[Pooh67_68]

Just a reminder, new Disney show tonight 9:00 pm EST, travel channel.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Thanks Elizabeth! I did ask Nicholas about the constipation and he said no. HHmmm...wonder what I can give him with fiber. He had some Wheat Thins and pears for lunch, and broccoli for dinner.

I feed Princess pureed prunes, but I doubt you could get that to fly with Nicholas! :rotfl2:

I have a hard time with this one because you are talking about decisions that have possible serious, long-term consequences for you - custody of your sister. That puts a whole different spin on it for me. If your sister was an adult, I would be more apt to agree with the Dr. Prayers & pixiedust: that you are able to find a solution that works for you.

Yep. That's exactly the problem.

I'm off to bed. I didn't sleep well last night. I'll be driving home tomorrow afternoon. I hope to be out of Lansing by noon. We'll see. Have a great Friday all!

Safe travels, Vicki! :wizard:

Just a reminder, new Disney show tonight 9:00 pm EST, travel channel.

Thanks, Heidi! Someone please remind me again later, because I will probably forget!

[PNO4TE]

Well it is 10:57 here in Lansing. Isn't that the DIS time as well? However, my post says it is 9:38pm. That is more than an hour off.

curiouser and curiouser... your post says 10:38 on my computer! I wonder if somehow your DIS clock is set wrong? At the bottom of my window it says: All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:23 AM. And that is "close" to correct. It is actually 20 minutes off.

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[yellowfish78]

Morning DDA!

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA!

Thanks for getting the reservation, Chanon!! I'm going to price things out this weekend to see what I want to do for sure. Probably I'll give you a number for the deposit and hope for the best. My cousin is getting married in Destin on the 20th so I'm trying to see if I can combine free dining and the wedding with have the money together in time.

So Chanon booked free dining for me the last week of it's run. I called yesterday to make ADRs and was able to get everything and at great times except LeCellier. Of course, I only tried one day for that. I could even have gotten PSB at a perfect time but didn't have a credit card with me to hold it. I was really surprised as even on party nights I could get monorail resort meals with no problem.

Even more surprising, I was able to book several end of May meals with great times and no issues. I got Rose and Crown and a potential Illuminations time plus 'Ohana at a good time on a Party Night. Sounds like you guys are right about people slowing down the ADRs with the DDP changes.

[marcij]

Princess still has no electricity! :scared: They don't know when the power will be back on.

DS had fun at the band competition. They made a 2, a 2, and a 1. Which I have no idea how to interpret. It LOOKS like 2 excellents and a superior, but that was using the grading scale for marching minus the parts about marching. The grading I found for concert band was done with words, not numbers, so I don't really know if they did well or not! :confused3

Since we spent the day at the mall I found some good stuff! Gap Kids had an extra 25% off all sale items. Macy's had 20% off sale if you used your Macy's card. Nordstrom just had some cute stuff, some sale, some not.

My Dr.'s office called to say my labs are normal. That was fast! It was just routine bloodwork so I didn't think it would be back in 24 hours! Maybe the lab wasn't busy?

I need to call my mother and figure out what her plan is for Diva Girl and the birthday party. :rolleyes:

I hope her electricity came back on. We were so lucky not to have had more damage and loss of power.

Congrats to DS and his band group!

Hooray on your labs!

I sent you and Lindsay a PM -- a make-up soccer game for Andrew has been scheduled during Jake's game tomorrow, but in a different place, so I can't meet you guys for lunch. :sad2: These soccer people must not think we have anything to do but play soccer on Saturday -- we aren't supposed to have personal lives...:rolleyes:

Nicholas seems to be fine, again. The doctor said he isn't concerned because the symptoms are so sporadic. Sunday night and then Wed. night. He just said to feed him a bland diet for the next 5 or so days. Yeah, right. He is going to hate that. Thanks for all of your concern. And yes, myBob is wonderful. He came here in the AM, took Alyssa to school, took Nicholas to the DR., picked Alyssa up from school because they had early dismissal, went out to his side of town to pick up his DD, and then came back and fixed everyone dinner. I popped in for a short time after work and then had to head over to the school for Alyssa's parent/teacher conference. She is doing excellent and is one the top readers in her K class. She loves to read. I wish her brother did too. :rolleyes:

I'm glad he feels better. Congrats to Alyssa! And what a sweetie Bob is!

Just a reminder, new Disney show tonight 9:00 pm EST, travel channel.

Thanks for the reminder!

Lots of sports this weekend and a school auction Saturday night. I'm looking forward to it, as Randy and I rarely have time to socialize...unless it's at a sporting event. :rotfl:

Beautiful day today here. I hope everyone has a great day! :)

[PNO4TE]

So Chanon booked free dining for me the last week of it's run.

:yay: :woohoo: :dance3: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cheer2:
(I have been missing Stephanie so I had to respond this way!)

[tmfranlk]

So if we do Sept and free dining, Terra and I have some extra credits to use since Phil won't use all of his. So far I have booked:

Tia, Terra and Phil:
Crystal Palace dinner
Sci-Fi Dine In dinner (I think Phil will love it, he's a total Sci-Fi fanatic!)
'Ohana dinner
Tusker House breakfast

Tia and Terra:
Hollywood&Vine lunch
50s Prime Time dinner
Garden Grill dinner
Whispering Canyon dinner

I can add 3 or 4 more meals depending on whether one is with Phil or all without. I think I'm going to make them without because we have enough to squeeze in with him anyway. So, the question is, what do I add?

What are some of the best breakfasts? All of our breakfast ADRs have been park character meals in the past. Are there some other good ones? Since Terra and I can often share, I can save her credits for buffets and other one-price meals. I also need a dinner before MNSSHP. I was thinking of skipping Chef Mickey's or LTT as we've got two other Mickey/friends meals. What other choices are good that I haven't already had?

I could try a signature dining finally too? What's my best bet? Terra eats anything and does well places so that's not a big deal.

[tmfranlk]

Elizabeth - I hope that you get things worked out with your Mom and sister. Sounds like it could be a mess if they don't get the details worked out first before she flys down. I don't think I mentioned it before... :cheer: that the scans came back with good reports!

[tmfranlk]

Well, I had better run. It's almost time to take Phil to work and then I am substituing at Mother's Day out today. Terra is going to spend the day in the Pre-K class. Mostly she's just excited because her friend Sarah will be there and because they are playing outside. Hopefully the rest is okay too. ;) Nothing much on tap for the weekend, though I've got to do my taxes. :rolleyes1 No, there is no good reason that they aren't done. Just plain haven't messed with it yet. The sad part is that it will take me about an hour, yet I haven't bothered to do them yet. :sad2:

Any good plans out there?

Happy Friday everyone!

[Tammi67]

Tia - congrats on the trip and the perfect ADRs!

So...those of you that add powedered fiber/laxatives to drinks....do they make the drinks taste funny?

[mommykds]

Good morning, running out the door now, will catch up later!

Tammi,
Glad to hear Nicholas is o.k. Congrats to Alyssa!!!!

[tinknme]

I can't wait!

Just a reminder, new Disney show tonight 9:00 pm EST, travel channel.

[tinknme]

How exciting Tia! so what are your dates?


So Chanon booked free dining for me the last week of it's run. I called yesterday to make ADRs and was able to get everything and at great times except LeCellier. Of course, I only tried one day for that. I could even have gotten PSB at a perfect time but didn't have a credit card with me to hold it. I was really surprised as even on party nights I could get monorail resort meals with no problem.

Even more surprising, I was able to book several end of May meals with great times and no issues. I got Rose and Crown and a potential Illuminations time plus 'Ohana at a good time on a Party Night. Sounds like you guys are right about people slowing down the ADRs with the DDP changes.

[tinknme]

Cape May character breakfast is really good! I know you said you might skip LTT, but I love going here before the Halloween party, CP would be my 2cd choice.




What are some of the best breakfasts? All of our breakfast ADRs have been park character meals in the past. Are there some other good ones? Since Terra and I can often share, I can save her credits for buffets and other one-price meals. I also need a dinner before MNSSHP. I was thinking of skipping Chef Mickey's or LTT as we've got two other Mickey/friends meals. What other choices are good that I haven't already had?

I could try a signature dining finally too? What's my best bet? Terra eats anything and does well places so that's not a big deal.

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[my3princes]

Just a reminder, new Disney show tonight 9:00 pm EST, travel channel.

Thanks for the reminder:thumbsup2

Tia - congrats on the trip and the perfect ADRs!

So...those of you that add powedered fiber/laxatives to drinks....do they make the drinks taste funny?

I have tried the Miralax myself and didn't notice any funny taste. It did change the texture a bit, but I may not have stirred it enough. It does work for us.


Tia. It sounds like you are making great progress on trip planning :thumbsup2 I so miss having time to plan. It is a good thing that we got things done ahead of time as I have no time now to worry about it :rotfl: I'm trying to give myself a break today. It is overcast and should begin to rain anytime now. It looks like rain for the next 3 days. I really want to get Nick's room 100% done today. Tomorrow we have the end of year bowling banquet so that will eat up the morning. I think we may use this weekend to regroup and set the next set of goals on this project. Did I mention that I am SICK of all this home improvement crap :confused3

Colby and I went to the Science Fair today. Some classes had the kids make the boards at school while others did them at home. You can certainly tell which boards the kids did verus which boards the parents did :rotfl: Hunter had lots of pictures on his which made it more exciting to look at :thumbsup2 No prizes are awarded at our school, it is just an enrichment activity. Next year we don't have to do one at all :cool1: :worship:

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Vicki have a safe drive home!

Robyn hope your headache is gone after you get some rest :wizard:

Tammi tell Alyssa To keep up the good work!

I woke up with it but after some Advil, it's a lot better. Thanks!


Good morning DDA! Hope everyone has a great day!

You too, drive safely.

Popcorn? Who knew? Thanks, Robyn!

Crazy ain't it! And another thing is that that kids tend to get more constipated in the winter months as with the heat on it dries out things. Emma drinks a ton of water and that seems to help too.

Thanks! :blush:



I am going to try to get them on here, but I never got around to getting on the right computer. They are in the blog, or at picasaweb.google.com/chateaukaufman



Hmmm... you actually can't see hair very well on 3D, they usually only see it on 2D. Unfortunately, it's probably just shadows/blur because she moved so much and never let us get good shots! We'll see about hair... Kyle and I didn't have any until we were at least 1, so it would be all luck! :rotfl:



I'm very glad too, thank you for the extra push! :goodvibes
The story you told was heartwarming... I'm sure it was so touching to see him and his daughter! :lovestruc



I hope your headache is gone this morning!

We asked the tech about Lucy having hair, it seemed like she did from the 3D ultrasound and she said the same thing that it was probably just shadows. Well she was born with a full head of hair, so who knows!

It was really, really great to see that interaction. He told DD that they were headed to the hardware store after scouts and she jumped up and down with excitement. At the end of the meeting the leader welcomed him back and he was very very unassuming. He really didn't like the fuss. And he was just fascinated with Lucy and she with him. I have never seen a grown man look at a baby that wasn't his the way he looked at Lucy. It makes me really stop and think that life is much better with just the simple things. All of the other stuff is just that "stuff".

I feed Princess pureed prunes, but I doubt you could get that to fly with Nicholas! :rotfl2:



Yep. That's exactly the problem.



Safe travels, Vicki! :wizard:



Thanks, Heidi! Someone please remind me again later, because I will probably forget!

Well she could sneak it into stuff. They also have those prunes that are individually wrapped, they look like candy. Maybe he'd eat those.

I hope her electricity came back on. We were so lucky not to have had more damage and loss of power.

Congrats to DS and his band group!

Hooray on your labs!

I sent you and Lindsay a PM -- a make-up soccer game for Andrew has been scheduled during Jake's game tomorrow, but in a different place, so I can't meet you guys for lunch. :sad2: These soccer people must not think we have anything to do but play soccer on Saturday -- we aren't supposed to have personal lives...:rolleyes:



I'm glad he feels better. Congrats to Alyssa! And what a sweetie Bob is!



Thanks for the reminder!

Lots of sports this weekend and a school auction Saturday night. I'm looking forward to it, as Randy and I rarely have time to socialize...unless it's at a sporting event. :rotfl:

Beautiful day today here. I hope everyone has a great day! :)

Have fun at all the events this weekend!

:yay: :woohoo: :dance3: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cheer2:
(I have been missing Stephanie so I had to respond this way!)

Ditto!

Well, I had better run. It's almost time to take Phil to work and then I am substituing at Mother's Day out today. Terra is going to spend the day in the Pre-K class. Mostly she's just excited because her friend Sarah will be there and because they are playing outside. Hopefully the rest is okay too. ;) Nothing much on tap for the weekend, though I've got to do my taxes. :rolleyes1 No, there is no good reason that they aren't done. Just plain haven't messed with it yet. The sad part is that it will take me about an hour, yet I haven't bothered to do them yet. :sad2:

Any good plans out there?

Happy Friday everyone!

Emma is having a friend over tonight for a sleepover. She also has soccer practice. Then tomorrow she has a birthday party. All of us are getting together with our friends (the ones we were to go to Myrtle Beach with) for dinner. Sunday Emma has a soccer game and then my parents, MIL, sister and niece over for Molly's birthday.

We still need to get Mo's birthday present and bake a cake for Sunday. And I need to go grocery shopping to get what I need for Saturday and Sunday.

Tia - congrats on the trip and the perfect ADRs!

So...those of you that add powedered fiber/laxatives to drinks....do they make the drinks taste funny?

Emma can tell when I add the Miralax to her drinks but she has yet been able to tell about the Benefiber. I mix it in just about anything- milk, water, spaghetti sauce, you name it I add it.

[babytrees]

It was really, really great to see that interaction. He told DD that they were headed to the hardware store after scouts and she jumped up and down with excitement. At the end of the meeting the leader welcomed him back and he was very very unassuming. He really didn't like the fuss. And he was just fascinated with Lucy and she with him. I have never seen a grown man look at a baby that wasn't his the way he looked at Lucy. It makes me really stop and think that life is much better with just the simple things. All of the other stuff is just that "stuff".


That is absolutely the best thing I've read this morning. Thanks!!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth - I hope that you get things worked out with your Mom and sister. Sounds like it could be a mess if they don't get the details worked out first before she flys down. I don't think I mentioned it before... :cheer: that the scans came back with good reports!

Thanks! I think she will fool around and fool around until the flights are so incredibly expensive that there is NO WAY I will be willing to pay for it, then she will act like it's my fault. Of course she will throw herself on the grenade and shell out whatever the airfare is to prove that no price is too great when it comes to Diva Girl. :rolleyes: Momboss said it is fine if I want to go get my sister at the airport, but she also said if I don't want to get her that I can tell my mother I am not allowed to go traipsing off to the airport with Princess. ;)

So where are you in the job negotiations?
Congrats on your trip planning!! We like breakfast at Kona, Boma, and the new Donald's breakfast at AK (which you have already chosen). We liked the 'Ohana breakfast but it was really expensive for what you get. Of course with free dining it isn't that big of a deal.

Deb - Good luck with Nick's room! Fine, rub it in that you don't have to do Science Fair next year. :rolleyes1

Robyn - Glad your headache is better! It sounds like Joe has been jolted into reality! That's a good thing!

Tammi - Maybe you could get (or make) some Raisin Bran muffins. My mom has a recipe but it makes a HUGE batch.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Did you guys see the thread on "Rumors & News" that has the links to the bankruptcy filing for the Disney Stores? There is a list of which stores are staying and which are going. It is a preliminary list, but it's still a decent indication of what's going to happen.

Of course we are slated to lose "my" Disney Store. :rolleyes: I can still drive up to the one near Lindsay or over to the one near the dealership where I bought my car but those aren't nearly as convenient as the one I go to now.

[yellowfish78]

Did you guys see the thread on "Rumors & News" that has the links to the bankruptcy filing for the Disney Stores? There is a list of which stores are staying and which are going. It is a preliminary list, but it's still a decent indication of what's going to happen.

Of course we are slated to lose "my" Disney Store. :rolleyes: I can still drive up to the one near Lindsay or over to the one near the dealership where I bought my car but those aren't nearly as convenient as the one I go to now.
At least you have a Disney Store near you. The one that is close to me is a 50 minute drive away.

[yellowfish78]

Hey Anne Marie!!!
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-toystory1108apr11,0,4031422.story

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I just got an e-mail that the ratings the band got yesterday were what I thought - 2 "Excellents" and a "Superior". Their sight reading score was just "Good". Seeing how DS has only been playing drums for 7 months I don't think that was too shabby!! :)

[lovespoohbear]

our kitchen remodel starts in a week and a half. should be done by the beginning or middle of august. so please pray we don't get hurricanes or tropical storms down here. tomorrow night i will be seeing some friends and meeting them at the hockey game. GO AEROS!!!

can i get some good thoughts sent to Lisa. she is the puppy raiser i have recently been talking to. her dog she raised might be graduating at the end of the month and she is having all these crazy emotions and she is having a hard time with it. also if you could send good vibes to her condo so someone will buy it. she wants to move out so she can raise another puppy but management wont let her(new manager).

sending good thoughts and prayers to everyone.

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks for this Elizabeth. Took me forever to find annex A, but both stores near me made the cut.
:woohoo: :banana: :worship: :hippie: :yay: :cool1: :dance3: :cheer2:



Did you guys see the thread on "Rumors & News" that has the links to the bankruptcy filing for the Disney Stores? There is a list of which stores are staying and which are going. It is a preliminary list, but it's still a decent indication of what's going to happen.

[babytrees]

Thanks for this Elizabeth. Took me forever to find annex A, but both stores near me made the cut.
:woohoo: :banana: :worship: :hippie: :yay: :cool1: :dance3: :cheer2:

I couldn't find it...I tried hard. :confused3

[bear74]

I couldn't find it...I tried hard. :confused3

me either

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Lucy now has 2 teeth! From none to 2 in 4 days.

[MrsHeg]

Did anyone else see that Air Tran will now be charging a $10.00 fee for a second bag starting May 15th? So does this fee apply on the return flight also, making the charge actually $20.00?

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Hi ApplePie and Zalera... we all know each other. ;) I'm the one who provides homemade chocolate chip cookies.

I have found the list of stores that are being kept and the ones that aren't. We're told these lists are preliminary and NOT final yet, but it's definitely hard to sit by and wait for these decisions to become final... particularly as part of a team at a store on the bad list. :(

For anyone who enjoys sorting through endless pages of legal jargon.. the lists can be found here: http://chapter11.epiqsystems.com/clientdefault.aspx?pk=984b6fc1-5861-47e1-816a-0bfea854c839&l=1

Click on the "Docket" link at the top of the page and find Docket #91 -- the "Images" link on the right is actually a number of downloadable files where all of this information can be found.

Click the link in this post. Go through until you find Docket 91 listed to the left. On the right there is a link that says "Images", click that, and from the drop down menu there is a thing listed in 3 parts. In Annex A you will find stores staying open, in Annex G the stores who are closing. You have to scroll through the pages - it isn't the first thing that comes up, and there are about 40 pages in each part. You just need to weed out one list or the other, because if your store isn't on the one you find it will be on the other! The Annexes are not both in the same part, yu have to look through all 3. I did manage to find both lists in about 10 minutes last night.

Did anyone else see that Air Tran will now be charging a $10.00 fee for a second bag starting May 15th? So does this fee apply on the return flight also, making the charge actually $20.00?

That's how I am understanding it. I would think they charge you on each leg because I know we always check 5 going to MCO and check 6 coming home.

[marcij]

I just got an e-mail that the ratings the band got yesterday were what I thought - 2 "Excellents" and a "Superior". Their sight reading score was just "Good". Seeing how DS has only been playing drums for 7 months I don't think that was too shabby!! :)

That is wonderful news! Congrats to them.

our kitchen remodel starts in a week and a half. should be done by the beginning or middle of august. so please pray we don't get hurricanes or tropical storms down here. tomorrow night i will be seeing some friends and meeting them at the hockey game. GO AEROS!!!

can i get some good thoughts sent to Lisa. she is the puppy raiser i have recently been talking to. her dog she raised might be graduating at the end of the month and she is having all these crazy emotions and she is having a hard time with it. also if you could send good vibes to her condo so someone will buy it. she wants to move out so she can raise another puppy but management wont let her(new manager).

sending good thoughts and prayers to everyone.

Sending PD for the remodel and for Lisa.

Lucy now has 2 teeth! From none to 2 in 4 days.
WTG Lucy!

I'm sitting at Andrew's pitching lesson and my aircard is working. Wow!!
I wish I had service last Sunday. :rolleyes:

Gorgeous day today -- sunny and in the high 60s.

Quattro is catching for Andrew and Jake is at my SILs. We'll leave here, feed the boys and go to my niece Katie's game. She has lost her front two teeth this week and looks darling! :goodvibes

[Pooh67_68]

Click here, type in 91 for docket# and hit search. Then click on images, and click on exhibit B (part 2). Scroll down almost to the bottom, annex A.

http://chapter11.epiqsystems.com/docket/docketlist.aspx

[babytrees]

Thanks ladies!!

I swear the page was blank the last time I looked!!:upsidedow

The one that is scheduled to reopen this month is on the acquisition list as is "our" store:woohoo: . I do hope they remodel our store though as it is in need of it badly!!

[tink2020]

So if we do Sept and free dining, Terra and I have some extra credits to use since Phil won't use all of his. So far I have booked:

Tia, Terra and Phil:
Crystal Palace dinner
Sci-Fi Dine In dinner (I think Phil will love it, he's a total Sci-Fi fanatic!)
'Ohana dinner
Tusker House breakfast

Tia and Terra:
Hollywood&Vine lunch
50s Prime Time dinner
Garden Grill dinner
Whispering Canyon dinner

I can add 3 or 4 more meals depending on whether one is with Phil or all without. I think I'm going to make them without because we have enough to squeeze in with him anyway. So, the question is, what do I add?

What are some of the best breakfasts? All of our breakfast ADRs have been park character meals in the past. Are there some other good ones? Since Terra and I can often share, I can save her credits for buffets and other one-price meals. I also need a dinner before MNSSHP. I was thinking of skipping Chef Mickey's or LTT as we've got two other Mickey/friends meals. What other choices are good that I haven't already had?

I could try a signature dining finally too? What's my best bet? Terra eats anything and does well places so that's not a big deal.

It looks like your trip is really coming along! I am so incredibly excited that Phil is finally going with you! :yay:

Tia - congrats on the trip and the perfect ADRs!

So...those of you that add powedered fiber/laxatives to drinks....do they make the drinks taste funny?

I think they all do, except for Benefiber. It's a bit more expensive than the rest, but you can add it to ANYTHING except carbonated beverages, and it adds no taste, no texture, nothing. I've literally had it in water and even soft foods (yogurt, etc) and done fine, and I am not one to get over changes in taste or texture! :teeth:

Did you guys see the thread on "Rumors & News" that has the links to the bankruptcy filing for the Disney Stores? There is a list of which stores are staying and which are going. It is a preliminary list, but it's still a decent indication of what's going to happen.

Of course we are slated to lose "my" Disney Store. :rolleyes: I can still drive up to the one near Lindsay or over to the one near the dealership where I bought my car but those aren't nearly as convenient as the one I go to now.

Too weird. The one in Cincinnati is not on the acquired list, but all the rest in Ohio, in much smaller towns (Dayton, Canton, etc) are. Boo!

Lucy now has 2 teeth! From none to 2 in 4 days.

Poor thing!

[PNO4TE]

Lucy now has 2 teeth! From none to 2 in 4 days.

http://bestsmileys.com/happy/4.gif

[PNO4TE]

REMINDER:

Samantha Brown's Season of Disney is on at 9:00 :happytv:

[my3princes]

Thanks! I think she will fool around and fool around until the flights are so incredibly expensive that there is NO WAY I will be willing to pay for it, then she will act like it's my fault. Of course she will throw herself on the grenade and shell out whatever the airfare is to prove that no price is too great when it comes to Diva Girl. :rolleyes: Momboss said it is fine if I want to go get my sister at the airport, but she also said if I don't want to get her that I can tell my mother I am not allowed to go traipsing off to the airport with Princess. ;)

So where are you in the job negotiations?
Congrats on your trip planning!! We like breakfast at Kona, Boma, and the new Donald's breakfast at AK (which you have already chosen). We liked the 'Ohana breakfast but it was really expensive for what you get. Of course with free dining it isn't that big of a deal.

Deb - Good luck with Nick's room! Fine, rub it in that you don't have to do Science Fair next year. :rolleyes1

Robyn - Glad your headache is better! It sounds like Joe has been jolted into reality! That's a good thing!

Tammi - Maybe you could get (or make) some Raisin Bran muffins. My mom has a recipe but it makes a HUGE batch.

Lucy now has 2 teeth! From none to 2 in 4 days.

I didn't do the science fair this year...Hunter did. He did the experiments at home and found one of us to photograph him. Otherwise He was on his own.


I'm anxiously awaiting the Samanta Brown show on the Travel Channe. Only 15 more minutes. I've been puttering around in Nick's room, but still haven't gotten it back together. I lack motivation today. I think the crappy weather may have something to do with it. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.popcorn::

[Tammi67]

REMINDER:

Samantha Brown's Season of Disney is on at 9:00 :happytv:
Thank you! I had completely forgotten.

[Steffy]

Just dropping in to say hi!!!:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :hippie: :cool1:

My store is on Annex G US remaining stores, whatever that means. :confused3 (page 39 Elizabeth)

I'm getting ready to relax and watch the Samantha Brown Disney show. Can't wait. Can't find my tuner hookup so I can't put it on my computer. :sad1: Hope I'll find it by the 1:00am show. :lovestruc

Sending hugs to Elizabeth and Glynis. :grouphug: :grouphug:

:wizard: for all the kids.:wizard:

Love the rooms Deb and Janet. :worship: Janet, your bathroom is the color of my bedroom. Only thing, your bathroom looks WAY better. That is how I envisioned my bedroom. Now I know what to do. So Thanks!!!:worship: :worship:

I'm still on baby watch. The doctor took the stitch out yesterday and my DGD is still holding on. After 15 weeks of bedrest, she is antsy. She just wants to get out of her house!! I think they are going to come up for a road trip. Woo Hoo:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[PNO4TE]

My store is on Annex G US remaining stores, whatever that means. :confused3 (page 39 Elizabeth)

I think it means that your store, and ours, are closing. :(

On a happier note... HI, STEPHANIE!!! :wave2: I have missed you!

[Tammi67]

Is Samantha Brown annoying anyone else?

[PNO4TE]

Is Samantha Brown annoying anyone else?

not as bad as some shows!

[Steffy]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: favorites come, favorites go. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I do love Samantha Brown....

still no hookup....:rolleyes:

[PNO4TE]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: favorites come, favorites go. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I do love Samantha Brown....

still no hookup....:rolleyes:

But I STILL love the Teacups! My DDs and I do it every trip and giggle our fool heads off! :rotfl2:

[tinker1bell]

But I STILL love the Teacups! My DDs and I do it every trip and giggle our fool heads off! :rotfl2:


Who knew at our age, Stephanie and I are becoming roller coaster women!!!!! :eek: :lmao: :woohoo: :eek:

[PNO4TE]

Napa Rose! myBob and I loved our dinner there last summer! :goodvibes

[Steffy]

Napa Rose looks like a western version of Cali Grill.......:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Space Mountain, Rockin'RollerCoaster, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Railroad.. who knew......:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[PNO4TE]

Who knew at our age, Stephanie and I are becoming roller coaster women!!!!! :eek: :lmao: :woohoo: :eek:

http://bestsmileys.com/excited/3.gif

[PNO4TE]

Napa Rose looks like a western version of Cali Grill.......:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

similar, but more intimate. LOVED it. :love:

[my3princes]

Chris, Colby and I are watching the show. Colby is so excited that he asks when he can go on this or that :lmao: :lmao: We may need to head to California soon for the submarine voyage :goodvibes He wants to stay in Walts Dream suite too. I may have a little trouble with that one. Chris says that he is too excited to sleep :happytv:

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

That is wonderful news! Congrats to them.

Sending PD for the remodel and for Lisa.

WTG Lucy!

I'm sitting at Andrew's pitching lesson and my aircard is working. Wow!!
I wish I had service last Sunday. :rolleyes:

Gorgeous day today -- sunny and in the high 60s.

Quattro is catching for Andrew and Jake is at my SILs. We'll leave here, feed the boys and go to my niece Katie's game. She has lost her front two teeth this week and looks darling! :goodvibes

Karen, I'm dittoing Marci. I missed your comments earlier.

:cool1: on the aircard working. I know how frustrating that is. Tell Katie thanks for loosing her teeth so Lucy could find them! ;)

It looks like your trip is really coming along! I am so incredibly excited that Phil is finally going with you! :yay:



I think they all do, except for Benefiber. It's a bit more expensive than the rest, but you can add it to ANYTHING except carbonated beverages, and it adds no taste, no texture, nothing. I've literally had it in water and even soft foods (yogurt, etc) and done fine, and I am not one to get over changes in taste or texture! :teeth:


Too weird. The one in Cincinnati is not on the acquired list, but all the rest in Ohio, in much smaller towns (Dayton, Canton, etc) are. Boo!


Poor thing!

She doesn't seem bothered by it in the least. I think the most pain is right before they pop through. She is however turning into a beaver and knawing on our coffee table!


http://bestsmileys.com/happy/4.gif

:rotfl2:

I didn't do the science fair this year...Hunter did. He did the experiments at home and found one of us to photograph him. Otherwise He was on his own.


I'm anxiously awaiting the Samanta Brown show on the Travel Channe. Only 15 more minutes. I've been puttering around in Nick's room, but still haven't gotten it back together. I lack motivation today. I think the crappy weather may have something to do with it. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.popcorn::

You'll get there! :wizard:

[PNO4TE]

The pictures are not great... this was the day my digital camera got knocked to the ground and I had to buy a disposable... but you get the picture.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_002.jpg

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[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Just dropping in to say hi!!!:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :hippie: :cool1:

My store is on Annex G US remaining stores, whatever that means. :confused3 (page 39 Elizabeth)

I'm getting ready to relax and watch the Samantha Brown Disney show. Can't wait. Can't find my tuner hookup so I can't put it on my computer. :sad1: Hope I'll find it by the 1:00am show. :lovestruc

Sending hugs to Elizabeth and Glynis. :grouphug: :grouphug:

:wizard: for all the kids.:wizard:

Love the rooms Deb and Janet. :worship: Janet, your bathroom is the color of my bedroom. Only thing, your bathroom looks WAY better. That is how I envisioned my bedroom. Now I know what to do. So Thanks!!!:worship: :worship:

I'm still on baby watch. The doctor took the stitch out yesterday and my DGD is still holding on. After 15 weeks of bedrest, she is antsy. She just wants to get out of her house!! I think they are going to come up for a road trip. Woo Hoo:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Can't wait to hear of the little one's safe arrival. It's sooo good to see you here. :goodvibes

I had to separate my reply as there were too many smilies! Definitely a sign of Steffy's posting.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

And the day of your napkin shawl, right? That's a great shot of the 2 of you.


The pictures are not great... this was the day my digital camera got knocked to the ground and I had to buy a disposable... but you get the picture.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_002.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com[IMG]http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_004.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_005.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_005.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_010.jpg

[PNO4TE]

For Colby...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_013.jpg

[tinker1bell]

similar, but more intimate. LOVED it. :love:


That goes on the list of places to eat when Stephanie and I go to Disneyland.

[PNO4TE]

And the day of your napkin shawl, right? That's a great shot of the 2 of you.

It was COLD in there!!! And, thanks... we like it too.

[PNO4TE]

That goes on the list of places to eat when Stephanie and I go to Disneyland.

ask for extra napkins... :rolleyes:

[my3princes]

For Colby...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_013.jpg


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

So where is a good place to sit at LaNuba?:rolleyes1

[tinker1bell]

ask for extra napkins... :rolleyes:


Knowing how cold Stephanie gets, I will just ask for a couple of tablecloths!!!:lmao: :lmao:

[PNO4TE]

I forgot that they brought this to our table that night too!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_011.jpg

[tinker1bell]

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

So where is a good place to sit at LaNuba?:rolleyes1


In the second or third tier because you are level or higher to the stage.

[PNO4TE]

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

So where is a good place to sit at LaNuba?:rolleyes1

Believe it or not we have never gone! It is on my list of things I still want to do.

[PNO4TE]

In the second or third tier because you are level or higher to the stage.

Thank you! I will remember to ask you when we do decide to go.

[PNO4TE]

:eek: I don't think we are in WDW anymore!

[tinker1bell]

:eek: I don't think we are in WDW anymore!

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: OMG :lmao:

[tinker1bell]

Thank you! I will remember to ask you when we do decide to go.


I even bought the DVD. That is how much I loved it.

[PNO4TE]

:eek: I don't think we are in WDW anymore!

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: OMG :lmao:

I have switched to "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" because if I wanted to see people who shouldn't be wearing (or not wearing) stuff like that I can do it in my own home!

[tinknme]

Elin I love this picture!


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/California%202007/IMG_010.jpg

[PNO4TE]

And Guy Fieri is in Richmond, VA at The Village Cafe right beside Kristin's campus!!

[PNO4TE]

Elin I love this picture!

Thanks, Janet. :goodvibes

[PNO4TE]

I even bought the DVD. That is how much I loved it.

Then it has moved up higher on my "To-Do List!"

[Steffy]

I'm looking at Disney cruise on the DVR..... :boat:

[Steffy]

Knowing how cold Stephanie gets, I will just ask for a couple of tablecloths!!!:lmao: :lmao:


I resemble that remark....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[tinknme]

Stephanie I am so happy to see you posting :goodvibes

Robyn :woohoo: on Lucy having two teeth!

I really enjoyed watching Samantha Brown, I'm ready to go now!

[PNO4TE]

I really enjoyed watching Samantha Brown, I'm ready to go now!

Me too... but you get to go VERY soon!!! :dance3:

[Steffy]

I think it means that your store, and ours, are closing. :(

On a happier note... HI, STEPHANIE!!! :wave2: I have missed you!

Hi Elin!!!!:goodvibes :hippie: Loved the picture of you and Bob. You guys look so young and vibrant.:hippie: :hippie:

Can't wait to hear of the little one's safe arrival. It's sooo good to see you here. :goodvibes

I had to separate my reply as there were too many smilies! Definitely a sign of Steffy's posting. Hi Robyn!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: for Lucy's teeth...:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Stephanie I am so happy to see you posting :goodvibes

Robyn :woohoo: on Lucy having two teeth!

I really enjoyed watching Samantha Brown, I'm ready to go now!

Hey Janet, :wave:

Your trip is soooo soon.:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[PNO4TE]

Hi Elin!!!!:goodvibes :hippie: Loved the picture of you and Bob. You guys look so young and vibrant.:hippie: :hippie:

We are young and vibrant! :rotfl2:

[Pooh67_68]

Here are the top 25 worst cities for allergies.

1. Lexington, Ky.
2. Greensboro, N.C.
3. Johnson City, Tenn.
4. Augusta, Ga.
5. Jackson, Miss.
6. Knoxville, Tenn.
7. Birmingham, Ala.
8. New Orleans, La.
9. Little Rock, Ark.
10. San Diego, Calif.
11. Oklahoma City, Okla.
12. Mobile, Ala.
13. South Bend, Ind.
14. Omaha, Neb.
15. Stockton, Calif.
16. McAllen, Texas
17. Greenville, S.C.
18. Nashville, Tenn.
19. Tulsa, Okla.
20. Harrisburg, Pa.
21. Louisville, Ky.
22. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
23. Charlotte, N.C.
24. Tampa, Fla.
25.Philadelphia, Pa.
As per this site. http://www.fitsugar.com/1541391

[UP Disney]

Just a reminder, new Disney show tonight 9:00 pm EST, travel channel.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I forgot about it and missed it. Well, I was supposed to be on the way home and instead ended up staying in Lansing. The U.P. and Northern Michigan are getting hit bad by storms. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain. You name it and it seems to be somewhere between me & home! :confused3

[tinker1bell]

Here are the top 25 worst cities for allergies.

1. Lexington, Ky.
2. Greensboro, N.C.
3. Johnson City, Tenn.
4. Augusta, Ga.
5. Jackson, Miss.
6. Knoxville, Tenn.
7. Birmingham, Ala.
8. New Orleans, La.
9. Little Rock, Ark.
10. San Diego, Calif.
11. Oklahoma City, Okla.
12. Mobile, Ala.
13. South Bend, Ind.
14. Omaha, Neb.
15. Stockton, Calif.
16. McAllen, Texas
17. Greenville, S.C.
18. Nashville, Tenn.
19. Tulsa, Okla.
20. Harrisburg, Pa.
21. Louisville, Ky.
22. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
23. Charlotte, N.C.
24. Tampa, Fla.
25.Philadelphia, Pa.
As per this site. http://www.fitsugar.com/1541391



we are 40 minutes from there :eek:

[PNO4TE]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I forgot about it and missed it. Well, I was supposed to be on the way home and instead ended up staying in Lansing. The U.P. and Northern Michigan are getting hit bad by storms. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain. You name it and it seems to be somewhere between me & home! :confused3

Oh, no! Well, it is on again late tonight if you are still awake, Vicki! :hug:

[ReAnSt]

I wish I was watching the Samantha Brown special, but that is not possible as I do not get the Travel Channel. Hopefully I will get to see it eventually.

Tomorrow I have a delegate meeting to attend and then a Service Unit career expo.

It is my brother's birthday tomorrow, I am not sure if we are doing anything.

My throat started hurting today. At first I thought it was just acid reflux. But I do not think that is the case.

Have a great weekend everyone.:wizard: :grouphug:

[tinker1bell]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I forgot about it and missed it. Well, I was supposed to be on the way home and instead ended up staying in Lansing. The U.P. and Northern Michigan are getting hit bad by storms. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain. You name it and it seems to be somewhere between me & home! :confused3


Vicki,

It comes on again tonight at 1am

[PNO4TE]

I wish I was watching the Samantha Brown special, but that is not possible as I do not get the Travel Channel. Hopefully I will get to see it eventually.

Tomorrow I have a delegate meeting to attend and then a Service Unit career expo.

It is my brother's birthday tomorrow, I am not sure if we are doing anything.

My throat started hurting today. At first I thought it was just acid reflux. But I do not think that is the case.

Have a great weekend everyone.:wizard: :grouphug:

Maybe your throat is sore because of allergies, Becky. They are horrible this spring.

[UP Disney]

curiouser and curiouser... your post says 10:38 on my computer! I wonder if somehow your DIS clock is set wrong? At the bottom of my window it says: All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:23 AM. And that is "close" to correct. It is actually 20 minutes off.

Yep, you were right! My DIS time was set to Central Time Zone (which is where I live). However, my computer is set to Eastern Time Zone because that is what the majority of the state is and what I use for "work time" since 5 of my 7 staff are in that time zone. When I got the position, I told the whole team ALL time references are to be EST to avoid confusion. Once I fixed my DIS time to match my computer time, the times are only about 20 minutes off.

I'm not sure how this got changed. The times seemed right to me until the day that I commented on it. Hmmmm. Well at least the mystery of why it was wrong was solved. Now, I have the mystery of how it got changed.

[PNO4TE]

Yep, you were right! My DIS time was set to Central Time Zone (which is where I live). However, my computer is set to Eastern Time Zone because that is what the majority of the state is and what I use for "work time" since 5 of my 7 staff are in that time zone. When I got the position, I told the whole team ALL time references are to be EST to avoid confusion. Once I fixed my DIS time to match my computer time, the times are only about 20 minutes off.

I'm not sure how this got changed. The times seemed right to me until the day that I commented on it. Hmmmm. Well at least the mystery of why it was wrong was solved. Now, I have the mystery of how it got changed.

I'm glad the reason is found. I was going to suggest that maybe it happened when we changed the clocks, but that was a while ago. :confused3

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Thanks Janet!

Hi Steffy!!

I am sorry you are not home Vicki.

Becky I hope your throat feels better. Wish your brother a Happy Birthday from us.

[Pooh67_68]

Helloooooo Stephanie. :goodvibes

[Pooh67_68]

Vicki, sorry you missed the first show. If you won't be awake for the 1:00 am showing it will be on again. I have marked all reminders on the travel channel website.

[tinknme]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I do have an extra bed in my room :teeth:

Me too... but you get to go VERY soon!!! :dance3:



Hey Janet, :wave:

Your trip is soooo soon.:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Pooh67_68]

Terry I couldn't open the page that list all 100 cities, so I don't know how close I am to any of them.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Emma has a friend over and they are camped out on our living room floor. They are giggling their little heads off watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. Mo is there too but she crashed about an hour ago.

I am baking Mo's cake for her birthday dinner on Sunday. Her only request was "It MUST be PINK" I am doing the checkerboard cake with strawberry and funfetti. I guess tomorrow I'll whip up some strawberry buttercream frosting. That should cover the pink requirement pretty well.

[tinknme]

Vicki sorry you were not able to make it home tonight. Hopefully all will be clear for you tomorrow!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I forgot about it and missed it. Well, I was supposed to be on the way home and instead ended up staying in Lansing. The U.P. and Northern Michigan are getting hit bad by storms. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain. You name it and it seems to be somewhere between me & home! :confused3

[PNO4TE]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I do have an extra bed in my room :teeth:

Do NOT tempt me, woman!

[tinknme]

Hope your not coming down with anything Becky.


My throat started hurting today. At first I thought it was just acid reflux. But I do not think that is the case.

Have a great weekend everyone.:wizard: :grouphug:

[my3princes]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I forgot about it and missed it. Well, I was supposed to be on the way home and instead ended up staying in Lansing. The U.P. and Northern Michigan are getting hit bad by storms. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain. You name it and it seems to be somewhere between me & home! :confused3


:hug:

I wish I was watching the Samantha Brown special, but that is not possible as I do not get the Travel Channel. Hopefully I will get to see it eventually.

Tomorrow I have a delegate meeting to attend and then a Service Unit career expo.

It is my brother's birthday tomorrow, I am not sure if we are doing anything.

My throat started hurting today. At first I thought it was just acid reflux. But I do not think that is the case.

Have a great weekend everyone.:wizard: :grouphug:

Get some extra sleep. I've been having spuradic sore thoats and I'm pretty sure that I've got allergy issues as I don't seem to get any sicker than the sore throat.

[my3princes]

I've heard people refer to discounts for La Nouba. Is that an AP discount and is it always offered?

[tinknme]

Well you know I would love to have you join me!

Just in case, the dates are are May 5th - 9th ;)

Do NOT tempt me, woman!

[PNO4TE]

Well you know I would love to have you join me!

Just in case, the dates are are May 5th - 9th ;)

If only... but my classes would revolt! :upsidedow

[UP Disney]

Is Samantha Brown annoying anyone else?

I was thrilled to hear that there were going to be some new Disney shows but it was tinged with a little sadness because it was Samantha Brown. She usually really rubs me the wrong way.

[tinker1bell]

I've heard people refer to discounts for La Nouba. Is that an AP discount and is it always offered?

We tried for it but did not get it. Cannot remember if it is offered any more or not.

[UP Disney]

I even bought the DVD. That is how much I loved it.

So did we and I agree with your recommendation on where to sit. I wouldn't have wanted to sit in the lower area because you'd have to be looking up plus you'd be too close so would have to be constantly turning your head. There is so much going on that you want that wide view.

[UP Disney]

I have switched to "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" because if I wanted to see people who shouldn't be wearing (or not wearing) stuff like that I can do it in my own home!

Ok, I need to know what this was about. You mean there is an inappropriate section of Samantha's Disney show?

[UP Disney]

Oh, no! Well, it is on again late tonight if you are still awake, Vicki! :hug:

I'm checking to see if they have the Travel Channel on at the motel. I'm watching TV guide now to see. If they do, I may be turning it on later since I can sleep in tomorrow. I am hoping the roads will be better but I'll probably have to wait until later morning so that the ice melts.

[PNO4TE]

Ok, I need to know what this was about. You mean there is an inappropriate section of Samantha's Disney show?

nope... there was a "Beaches" special that featured people in various states of dress (and undress) at beaches. It was not pretty.

[PNO4TE]

I'm checking to see if they have the Travel Channel on at the motel. I'm watching TV guide now to see. If they do, I may be turning it on later since I can sleep in tomorrow. I am hoping the roads will be better but I'll probably have to wait until later morning so that the ice melts.

I hope that they DO have the Travel Channel and that the roads are clear when you awaken, Vicki!

[UP Disney]

I hope that they DO have the Travel Channel and that the roads are clear when you awaken, Vicki!

Well, no travel channel. Maybe that bodes well for the clear roads tomorrow. I'll have to look for when it is on again and watch it at home with Chuck.

[tinker1bell]

Well, no travel channel. Maybe that bodes well for the clear roads tomorrow. I'll have to look for when it is on again and watch it at home with Chuck.


Vicky, Right now it looks like it will only repeat once, Saturday at 1am in a few hours.

Get Chuck to tape it.

[PNO4TE]

Hey, Jennifer... Dripping Springs, TX is on "Unwrapped" on the Food Network! They are featuring "Rainwater" that they call cloud juice and is bottled and sold!

[PNO4TE]

and now it is time for me to head to bed. It is hot in my house! At almost midnight it is still 75 degrees outside. Amazingly weird weather.

Good night, everyone!

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone-
What a good day! after work, we had girls ni ght--we got take out, had some drinks, played the Wii and watched Law & order on tv..so here i am! I may ahve to stay up and watch the travel channel at 1!!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

http://bestsmileys.com/happy/4.gif

Elin, this is just creepy!

I think it means that your store, and ours, are closing. :(

On a happier note... HI, STEPHANIE!!! :wave2: I have missed you!

Annex G is NOT the list you want your store to be on!
I agree it is wonderful to have Stephanie posting!

Who knew at our age, Stephanie and I are becoming roller coaster women!!!!! :eek: :lmao: :woohoo: :eek:

I'd MUCH rather ride a roller coaster than a tea cup!

Knowing how cold Stephanie gets, I will just ask for a couple of tablecloths!!!:lmao: :lmao:

Works for me!

Believe it or not we have never gone! It is on my list of things I still want to do.

La Nouba is amazing! DH nixed going back this year, but we will definitely go again in the future!

I have switched to "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" because if I wanted to see people who shouldn't be wearing (or not wearing) stuff like that I can do it in my own home!

I told DS to change the channel or he would be sent to bed immediately. He was trying to tell me he couldn't find the remote.

And Guy Fieri is in Richmond, VA at The Village Cafe right beside Kristin's campus!!

Neat!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I forgot about it and missed it. Well, I was supposed to be on the way home and instead ended up staying in Lansing. The U.P. and Northern Michigan are getting hit bad by storms. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain. You name it and it seems to be somewhere between me & home! :confused3

Sorry about the weather! I hope it clears in the morning!

Emma has a friend over and they are camped out on our living room floor. They are giggling their little heads off watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. Mo is there too but she crashed about an hour ago.

I am baking Mo's cake for her birthday dinner on Sunday. Her only request was "It MUST be PINK" I am doing the checkerboard cake with strawberry and funfetti. I guess tomorrow I'll whip up some strawberry buttercream frosting. That should cover the pink requirement pretty well.

Mmmmm. Cake! :)

I've heard people refer to discounts for La Nouba. Is that an AP discount and is it always offered?

It is an AP discount, usually 25%, offered sporadically.

Hey, Jennifer... Dripping Springs, TX is on "Unwrapped" on the Food Network! They are featuring "Rainwater" that they call cloud juice and is bottled and sold!

I never see anything close to us on those shows! Yesterday there was a place in Snook, TX (no clue where that is) where they serve battered, deep fried BACON! Ick!

We went out to dinner and completely forgot about the Travel Channel show. We caught the last half. DH wants to go to DL. And so do the Uncles. I think I need to get through this summer first, and see what goes on with my mother before I plan for DL next year.

[tink2020]

I'm still on baby watch. The doctor took the stitch out yesterday and my DGD is still holding on. After 15 weeks of bedrest, she is antsy. She just wants to get out of her house!! I think they are going to come up for a road trip. Woo Hoo:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I hope your DGD arrives soon! I can imagine her family's anticipation! :goodvibes




She doesn't seem bothered by it in the least. I think the most pain is right before they pop through. She is however turning into a beaver and knawing on our coffee table!


Well that's good! I hope your table survives! ;)

I have switched to "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" because if I wanted to see people who shouldn't be wearing (or not wearing) stuff like that I can do it in my own home!

I'm glad Vicki asked, and you further clarified that this inappropriateness was on a different show. I was concerned!

Here are the top 25 worst cities for allergies.

1. Lexington, Ky.
2. Greensboro, N.C.
3. Johnson City, Tenn.
4. Augusta, Ga.
5. Jackson, Miss.
6. Knoxville, Tenn.
7. Birmingham, Ala.
8. New Orleans, La.
9. Little Rock, Ark.
10. San Diego, Calif.
11. Oklahoma City, Okla.
12. Mobile, Ala.
13. South Bend, Ind.
14. Omaha, Neb.
15. Stockton, Calif.
16. McAllen, Texas
17. Greenville, S.C.
18. Nashville, Tenn.
19. Tulsa, Okla.
20. Harrisburg, Pa.
21. Louisville, Ky.
22. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
23. Charlotte, N.C.
24. Tampa, Fla.
25.Philadelphia, Pa.
As per this site. http://www.fitsugar.com/1541391

Ahhh, love that Midwest representation. :rolleyes: If you don't have allergies when you come here, you will!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I forgot about it and missed it. Well, I was supposed to be on the way home and instead ended up staying in Lansing. The U.P. and Northern Michigan are getting hit bad by storms. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, freezing rain. You name it and it seems to be somewhere between me & home! :confused3

I'm sure the show will be on again. :goodvibes In the meantime, get home safely! :wizard:

Emma has a friend over and they are camped out on our living room floor. They are giggling their little heads off watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. Mo is there too but she crashed about an hour ago.

I am baking Mo's cake for her birthday dinner on Sunday. Her only request was "It MUST be PINK" I am doing the checkerboard cake with strawberry and funfetti. I guess tomorrow I'll whip up some strawberry buttercream frosting. That should cover the pink requirement pretty well.

::yes:: It sounds like it will do quite nicely!

I've heard people refer to discounts for La Nouba. Is that an AP discount and is it always offered?

I don't remember about AP discounts, but DVC has one!

[tink2020]

I'm totally at a loss on what to put in my signature! :confused: :rotfl:

[Tammi67]

nope... there was a "Beaches" special that featured people in various states of dress (and undress) at beaches. It was not pretty.
Why is it that all the men they showed were obese and all the women had tiny perfect bodies?

[Tammi67]

Good morning everyone!

Gotta get ready for a soccer game this morning.

Have a great day!

[KMH1]

Good morning. I've been up since 4 a.m. :headache: I can't even blame anyone in my household for waking me up, but I did watch a General Hospital marathon. 5 episodes in 2 hours...gotta love the DVR. :teeth:

I don't even know where this past week went. :confused:

Let's see, besides the same old, same old (errands, ballet, open gym, school, etc.):
*We had very mild temperatures, so we played outside a lot.
*Both kids got haircuts.
*I took my glucose tolerance test (fingers crossed that I passed).
*I actually baked more cupcakes for the neighborhood ladies' night out.
*I monitored Julie's condition. She was hospitalized for 24 hours, but she was released, now seeing the doctor every day. She's hit 35 weeks, so that's good!
*We went to a wedding last night. A very sweet, young couple, but way too many former students in attendance, most who weren't my favorites. ;)

Our temperatures have plummeted about 20 degrees for the weekend. :(

I hope you all have a great weekend ahead! :goodvibes

Robyn, have fun baking! Can't wait to see pictures! Happy (almost) birthday to Molly! party:

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[PNO4TE]

Elin, this is just creepy!

But it had two teeth! :rotfl:

Annex G is NOT the list you want your store to be on!
I agree it is wonderful to have Stephanie posting!

All the stores around us are on that Annex G, I believe. :sad2:

La Nouba is amazing! DH nixed going back this year, but we will definitely go again in the future!... It is an AP discount, usually 25%, offered sporadically.

With all the high recommendations we will have to look into going, but I will watch for the AP discount to pop up too!

I told DS to change the channel or he would be sent to bed immediately. He was trying to tell me he couldn't find the remote.

:rotfl2:

Mmmmm. Cake! :)

:rolleyes: you really need to learn to bake this item, I think, Elizabeth!


DH wants to go to DL. And so do the Uncles. I think I need to get through this summer first, and see what goes on with my mother before I plan for DL next year.

You really do need to tyr to plan for this. It is such a different way of Disney vacationing!

[PNO4TE]

Why is it that all the men they showed were obese and all the women had tiny perfect bodies?

Because some man was the producer/director... :rolleyes:

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Good morning, DDA!

Nothing exciting going on here. DS has to make an appearance at the band car wash, he has a haircut later today, and I am babysitting tonight.

[Steffy]

Good morning!:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

:goodvibes I'm going to finish loading my kitchen today!:woohoo: :woohoo: That is number one with a bullet. I only have two more cabinets to clean out, wash their liners, wash the contents and reload! Two. I must finish.:)

Then it is on to my bedroom. :woohoo: :woohoo:

Have great days DDA.:yay: :yay: :yay:

[Steffy]

Elin, Lindsay and anyone else who has attended Party of the Senses....

Would you go if you didn't drink? Is there a possiblity, even a slim one, of not getting a seat?

The reason I ask is that the friend I am going with in October, there is no possible way she could stand during the party. None. She doesn't drink, not even a glass of wine. I think we should nix the idea of this party and just go to signature resturants and snack our way around the world.

But I also don't want to miss an opportunity to have her attend an event that would wow her. She so needs this vacation. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Blueeyes101817]

Morning everyone!

[UP Disney]

Well, I'm going to attempt the drive home. The weather advisories and warnings are supposed to be lifted by 2pm today. I'm hoping that I'll miss the bad roads. If it gets too bad, I'll stop somewhere for the night.

[Blueeyes101817]

Well, I'm going to attempt the drive home. The weather advisories and warnings are supposed to be lifted by 2pm today. I'm hoping that I'll miss the bad roads. If it gets too bad, I'll stop somewhere for the night.

be careful!

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

hi everyone-
What a good day! after work, we had girls night--we got take out, had some drinks, played the Wii and watched Law & order on tv..so here i am! I may ahve to stay up and watch the travel channel at 1!!

Sounds like a fun night!

Elin, this is just creepy!



Mmmmm. Cake! :)




I never see anything close to us on those shows! Yesterday there was a place in Snook, TX (no clue where that is) where they serve battered, deep fried BACON! Ick!


It was a little scary!

A 3 layer cake with Strawberry butter cream icing and cupcakes to boot! Mmmm!

That bacon does seem :scared:



Well that's good! I hope your table survives! ;)

::yes:: It sounds like it will do quite nicely!


Lucy keeps rubbing her tongue over the teeth and making this funny face. I so hope I can catch it on the camera.

I will be "pinked" out before this weekend is over. :happytv:

Good morning everyone!

Gotta get ready for a soccer game this morning.

Have a great day!

Hope soccer goes well!!

Good morning. I've been up since 4 a.m. :headache: I can't even blame anyone in my household for waking me up, but I did watch a General Hospital marathon. 5 episodes in 2 hours...gotta love the DVR. :teeth:

I don't even know where this past week went. :confused:

Let's see, besides the same old, same old (errands, ballet, open gym, school, etc.):
*We had very mild temperatures, so we played outside a lot.
*Both kids got haircuts.
*I took my glucose tolerance test (fingers crossed that I passed).
*I actually baked more cupcakes for the neighborhood ladies' night out.
*I monitored Julie's condition. She was hospitalized for 24 hours, but she was released, now seeing the doctor every day. She's hit 35 weeks, so that's good!
*We went to a wedding last night. A very sweet, young couple, but way too many former students in attendance, most who weren't my favorites. ;)

Our temperatures have plummeted about 20 degrees for the weekend. :(

I hope you all have a great weekend ahead! :goodvibes

Robyn, have fun baking! Can't wait to see pictures! Happy (almost) birthday to Molly! party:

Sounds like a busy week. More cupcakes :faint: Glad to hear the news on Julie. :yay: for 35 weeks. Was the wedding couple former students as well?

Having fun and baking do not go hand in hand in this house;) I used to love it, but now I forget that I put stuff in the oven half the time!


Good morning :)

Morning Janet!

Good morning, DDA!

Nothing exciting going on here. DS has to make an appearance at the band car wash, he has a haircut later today, and I am babysitting tonight.

I used to have so much fun at the band car washes! Ahh, the good 'ole days!

Good morning!:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

:goodvibes I'm going to finish loading my kitchen today!:woohoo: That is number one with a bullet. I only have two more cabinets to clean out, wash their liners, wash the contents and reload! Two. I must finish.:)

Then it is on to my bedroom. :woohoo:

Have great days DDA.:yay: :yay:

Can I hire you to clean my kitchen?

Well, I'm going to attempt the drive home. The weather advisories and warnings are supposed to be lifted by 2pm today. I'm hoping that I'll miss the bad roads. If it gets too bad, I'll stop somewhere for the night.

Drive safely.

[PNO4TE]

Elin, Lindsay and anyone else who has attended Party of the Senses....

Would you go if you didn't drink? Is there a possiblity, even a slim one, of not getting a seat?

The reason I ask is that the friend I am going with in October, there is no possible way she could stand during the party. None. She doesn't drink, not even a glass of wine. I think we should nix the idea of this party and just go to signature resturants and snack our way around the world.

But I also don't want to miss an opportunity to have her attend an event that would wow her. She so needs this vacation. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

This is only my opinion... Lindsay or others may disagree. When we went to the Party for the Senses (and the cost was under $100) the first couple of years, Kristin was not old enough to drink. She loved it. However, with the cost having gone up so drastically, I would have to think twice about going if I were not going to drink. It is an amazing thing to experience, but for the amount of money you would spend at an evening there you could eat almost anything you wanted at your favorite restaurant in WDW and have plenty left over.

Lindsay, Kathrin, Kristin and I did not have seats last year. Made for very tired footsies!

I would not go if I had the same constraints you have with your friend, Stephanie. I would pick out extraordinary signature restaurants instead.

[tmfranlk]

How exciting Tia! so what are your dates?

If we get to keep the free dining it will be Sept 12-20 or 21.

[PNO4TE]

This is actually a follow-up to my reply to Stephanie...

Bob and I are not doing the Party for the Senses this year. We feel that although I would certainly get my money's worth from the experience, Bob would in no way make out well. He is not a particularly adventurous eater and dislikes wine. The beer offerings (other than the Utopias) are not spectacular enough to offset the lack of food that he would enjoy.

Now, if we were fortunate to be there the weekend that Sam Adams did its beer dinner, that would be a different matter! ;)

[Tammi67]

I'm going to finish loading my kitchen today!:woohoo: :woohoo: That is number one with a bullet. I only have two more cabinets to clean out, wash their liners, wash the contents and reload! Two. I must finish.:) You're supposed to do this???? :eek:

























:rotfl:

[Tammi67]

Well, I'm going to attempt the drive home. The weather advisories and warnings are supposed to be lifted by 2pm today. I'm hoping that I'll miss the bad roads. If it gets too bad, I'll stop somewhere for the night.
:wizard: for a safe drive.

[tmfranlk]

So where are you in the job negotiations?

I'm waiting to hear from her again. I got back with her to confirm my interest and there was one other lady she was talking too, also from the church. This woman has been a nanny before and, I would guess, doesn't have a 5yo that comes in the package. So, she may have the advantage and that's okay. I should hear from her in the next day or two. I know that they were going to be doing some work for the new house this weekend so it may be Monday.

[Tammi67]

We were able to get the game in before the rain started. So far his team is 0-1-3. Great defense, sucky offense.

I had planned on power washing my deck and spraying weed killer stuff on the lawn, but now with the rain I have to put those plans on hold. The kids are with their dad now and Bob has taken my van to put new rear brakes on it.

Oh wait, the sun is trying to come back out. That might mean I do have to work.

[PNO4TE]

I had planned on power washing my deck and spraying weed killer stuff on the lawn, but now with the rain I have to put those plans on hold. The kids are with their dad now and Bob has taken my van to put new rear brakes on it.

Oh wait, the sun is trying to come back out. That might mean I do have to work.

according to the radar it looks like you've got some time! ;)

[KristineN]

Hi folks...

Stopping by to say hi :)

[PNO4TE]

Hi folks...

Stopping by to say hi :)

:wave2:

[tmfranlk]

Click the link in this post. Go through until you find Docket 91 listed to the left. On the right there is a link that says "Images", click that, and from the drop down menu there is a thing listed in 3 parts. In Annex A you will find stores staying open, in Annex G the stores who are closing. You have to scroll through the pages - it isn't the first thing that comes up, and there are about 40 pages in each part. You just need to weed out one list or the other, because if your store isn't on the one you find it will be on the other! The Annexes are not both in the same part, yu have to look through all 3. I did manage to find both lists in about 10 minutes last night.


If that's the case, then I don't like it! All of the Missouri stores are on Annex G. :(

[tmfranlk]

REMINDER:

Samantha Brown's Season of Disney is on at 9:00 :happytv:

I missed it! :sad: We didn't get home until 8:20 and I wasn't going to make it to the midnight rerun. It's on again on Wed though!

[tmfranlk]

Hi folks...

Stopping by to say hi :)

:wave2:

[tmfranlk]

Good morning/afternoon, DDA! Not too much going here today. I've got too many errands to run, it seems, but can go until Rachel is done at dance. After that, Terra is hoping to find a play area to go to. So, I guess we're dropping of Girl Scout stuff to the east and working our way west until the errands are done and we hit the mall. It's cold and dreary here today so not very pretty to be out running. (Sounds like yours is worse though, Vicki. Drive carefully!) Tomorrow Chase is spending the day here while the others are going to Six Flags. So, guess maybe Monday is when the taxes are getting done. :rolleyes: Either that or nap time tomorrow. Though I'm wishing I could have a nap. There must have been something in the air Amy, as I was up at 4am too. Some dream that I can't remember a thing about woke me up and I spent the next two hours trying to get back to sleep before having to get up to take Phil to work.

[Tammi67]

Hi folks...

Stopping by to say hi :)
Hi Kristine. How's your dog barking gadget working out?

[mommykds]

Is Samantha Brown annoying anyone else?Yes, she totally annoys me. I can't put my finger in why though. I watched the first 1/2 hour & then I got bored. First time that has happened with a Disney how but I just couldn't take her anymore.

Elin,
Nice pictures, I was thinking about you last night when Napa Rose came on the show.

Vicki,
Safe travels home.

Kristine,
Hi!!!

Stephanie,
Hi!!!

Hugs to all, I haven't had a chance to catch up & read everything.

I got my hair done this morning ...$140 later...:rolleyes1 See why I don't get my hair done more often!?:rotfl2:

Daniel played ball in the rain last night, they lost 4-0 & we were all soaked & cold. He has a game today but right now its Thunderstorming.
Dana took the girls to the Father/Daughter dance last night. He took no pictures.

My store is on Annex G.:sad2:

[Tammi67]

I got my hair done this morning ...$140 later...:rolleyes1 See why I don't get my hair done more often!?:rotfl2:
We need pictures!

[mommykds]

I have no memory cards!!! I am running to staples later for some for the trip.
Its shoulder length with lots of layers. It feels very light & I like it but I can never dry & style it the way my hairdresser does.

[Tammi67]

I have no memory cards!!! I am running to staples later for some for the trip.
Its shoulder length with lots of layers. It feels very light & I like it but I can never dry & style it the way my hairdresser does.
I can't either. It sounds nice. Your hair looks very thick. Is it?

Break is over. Back to power washing.

[Steffy]

This is only my opinion... Lindsay or others may disagree. When we went to the Party for the Senses (and the cost was under $100) the first couple of years, Kristin was not old enough to drink. She loved it. However, with the cost having gone up so drastically, I would have to think twice about going if I were not going to drink. It is an amazing thing to experience, but for the amount of money you would spend at an evening there you could eat almost anything you wanted at your favorite restaurant in WDW and have plenty left over.

Lindsay, Kathrin, Kristin and I did not have seats last year. Made for very tired footsies!

I would not go if I had the same constraints you have with your friend, Stephanie. I would pick out extraordinary signature restaurants instead.

Love you Elin!!!!

The no seats is a deal breaker.:thumbsup2

Instead of POTS, we will opt for deluxe dining. I also canceled our Saturday arrival, so that saved huge bucks.

Okay, here's what I was able to get:

Sunday :Citrious watch Wishes from the patio.

Monday: Coral Reef lunch
Rose and Crown dinner watch Illuminations from the patio.

Tuesday: Chefs de France lunch
possibly MNSSHP (this would then count as our MK day)

Wednesday : Jiko dinner (our AK day)

Thursday: Yatchsman Steakhouse dinner

Friday : home

We are doing one day at MK, one day at AK and the remaining time at EPCOT. She has never set foot into AK or EPCOT. I was thinking about adding breakfast at Tusker House.:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

What do you think??

[PNO4TE]

Love you Elin!!!!

The no seats is a deal breaker.:thumbsup2

Instead of POTS, we will opt for deluxe dining. I also canceled our Saturday arrival, so that saved huge bucks.

Okay, here's what I was able to get:

Sunday :Citrious watch Wishes from the patio.

Monday: Coral Reef lunch
Rose and Crown dinner watch Illuminations from the patio.

Tuesday: Chefs de France lunch
possibly MNSSHP (this would then count as our MK day)

Wednesday : Jiko dinner (our AK day)

Thursday: Yatchsman Steakhouse dinner

Friday : home

We are doing one day at MK, one day at AK and the remaining time at EPCOT. She has never set foot into AK or EPCOT. I was thinking about adding breakfast at Tusker House.:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

What do you think??

I think it looks spectacular!! :thumbsup2 Have you eaten at Jiko yet? We LOVED it! :love:

[mommykds]

I can't either. It sounds nice. Your hair looks very thick. Is it?

Break is over. Back to power washing.Yep, & very curly/unruly. Have fun!

Love you Elin!!!!

The no seats is a deal breaker.:thumbsup2

Instead of POTS, we will opt for deluxe dining. I also canceled our Saturday arrival, so that saved huge bucks.

Okay, here's what I was able to get:

Sunday :Citrious watch Wishes from the patio.

Monday: Coral Reef lunch
Rose and Crown dinner watch Illuminations from the patio.

Tuesday: Chefs de France lunch
possibly MNSSHP (this would then count as our MK day)

Wednesday : Jiko dinner (our AK day)

Thursday: Yatchsman Steakhouse dinner

Friday : home

We are doing one day at MK, one day at AK and the remaining time at EPCOT. She has never set foot into AK or EPCOT. I was thinking about adding breakfast at Tusker House.:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

What do you think??
Great choices.

[KristineN]

Barking gadget works well...however, I still HATE the one dog. They have 2 German Shepherds...and they are so destructive,,,they have dug up the entire lawn next door. It looks like a sea of mud. I feel like I live next to a slum!! I have come right out and asked them how they can possibly live like that. My next strategy is to put up a wood fence so I don't have to see it.

Hi Kristine. How's your dog barking gadget working out?

[yellowfish78]

Barking gadget works well...however, I still HATE the one dog. They have 2 German Shepherds...and they are so destructive,,,they have dug up the entire lawn next door. It looks like a sea of mud. I feel like I live next to a slum!! I have come right out and asked them how they can possibly live like that. My next strategy is to put up a wood fence so I don't have to see it.
...all I'm picturing is the inside of your neighbor's house! :scared: There is no way to keep all that mud outside!

[KristineN]

That's exactly why I asked them how they could live like that...I told them to get rid of the one...it's an awful dog.

[Tammi67]

Barking gadget works well...however, I still HATE the one dog. They have 2 German Shepherds...and they are so destructive,,,they have dug up the entire lawn next door. It looks like a sea of mud. I feel like I live next to a slum!! I have come right out and asked them how they can possibly live like that. My next strategy is to put up a wood fence so I don't have to see it.
I might have to invest in one then. Yep, sounds like it's time for a 6ft. privacy fence.

[Tammi67]

My neighbor has 2 labs. One is black and is perfectly fine, but the other is yellow and obnoxious. Barks constantly. I don't know why it doesn't drive them nuts. It certainly does me.

[KristineN]

It's that, or an arsenic flavored dog bone...

I might have to invest in one then. Yep, sounds like it's time for a 6ft. privacy fence.

[MrsHeg]

I've been playing around drawing my own stick people, I know Paw Paw has a rather large head. :rotfl:

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

[KristineN]

I know....that's why I had to ask them how they can deal with it. Bill was shocked that I was having that conversation with them...but I think I finally snapped. My personal belief is that animals should be a part of your household...not completely take it over and destroy the joint...It is flat out disgusting!! Can you tell this is a hot topic here??!!

My neighbor has 2 labs. One is black and is perfectly fine, but the other is yellow and obnoxious. Barks constantly. I don't know why it doesn't drive them nuts. It certainly does me.

[MrsHeg]

Barking gadget works well...however, I still HATE the one dog. They have 2 German Shepherds...and they are so destructive,,,they have dug up the entire lawn next door. It looks like a sea of mud. I feel like I live next to a slum!! I have come right out and asked them how they can possibly live like that. My next strategy is to put up a wood fence so I don't have to see it.


I love my privacy fence, not long after we put it up the neighbors got a trampoline and the kids love to jump and look over. :rotfl:

Even though she can't see us their dog starts barking when she hears us open the back door.

[Tammi67]

Fabulous dining choices Stephanie!

[KristineN]

very cute

I've been playing around drawing my own stick people, I know Paw Paw has a rather large head. :rotfl:

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

[lovespoohbear]

It's that, or an arsenic flavored dog bone...
y'all are mean. i know your joking but thats just mean.

[Steffy]

Sounds like a fun night!


Can I hire you to clean my kitchen?



Drive safely.I am exhausted Robyn... These two cabinets are taking more out of me than I thought. Lots of work. :headache:

You're supposed to do this???? :eek:

























:rotfl:My thoughts exactly!!!!!:lmao:

Hi folks...

Stopping by to say hi :) Hi Kristine!! :wave: :wave:

[Steffy]

Debbie, love the shirt!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Steffy]

Stephanie,
Hi!!!

Hugs to all, I haven't had a chance to catch up & read everything.

Hi Anne Marie!!!!:goodvibes Your almost crusing!!

I think it looks spectacular!! :thumbsup2 Have you eaten at Jiko yet? We LOVED it! :love:Nope, haven't tried Jiko yet. Can't wait. :cool1: :cool1:

Yep, & very curly/unruly. Have fun!


Great choices.Thanks Anne Marie!!:goodvibes

Fabulous dining choices Stephanie!Thanks Tammi!!:goodvibes :cool1:

Well, my posting party is coming to a quick end. My DDIL has cabin fever, so they are on their way up to pick me up and we are hitting the outlets.!! I can back away from the bucket!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Tammi67]

I know....that's why I had to ask them how they can deal with it. Bill was shocked that I was having that conversation with them...but I think I finally snapped. My personal belief is that animals should be a part of your household...not completely take it over and destroy the joint...It is flat out disgusting!! Can you tell this is a hot topic here??!!
Just a tad. :)

[Tammi67]

Great new design, Debbie. I'm not sure that I like the @ though. If it were me, I'd prefer the word. The figures are adorable.

[KristineN]

unless you know the situation...it's really not mean. that dog has terrorized several children in the neighborhood....police has been involved etc. so mean...nope

y'all are mean. i know your joking but thats just mean.

[tink2020]

Good morning. I've been up since 4 a.m. :headache: I can't even blame anyone in my household for waking me up, but I did watch a General Hospital marathon. 5 episodes in 2 hours...gotta love the DVR. :teeth:

I don't even know where this past week went. :confused:

Let's see, besides the same old, same old (errands, ballet, open gym, school, etc.):
*We had very mild temperatures, so we played outside a lot.
*Both kids got haircuts.
*I took my glucose tolerance test (fingers crossed that I passed).
*I actually baked more cupcakes for the neighborhood ladies' night out.
*I monitored Julie's condition. She was hospitalized for 24 hours, but she was released, now seeing the doctor every day. She's hit 35 weeks, so that's good!
*We went to a wedding last night. A very sweet, young couple, but way too many former students in attendance, most who weren't my favorites. ;)

Our temperatures have plummeted about 20 degrees for the weekend. :(

I hope you all have a great weekend ahead! :goodvibes

Robyn, have fun baking! Can't wait to see pictures! Happy (almost) birthday to Molly! party:

You looked great, even for being up at 4am! Actually, I was up then as well. Well, awake. I got out of bed at about 4:30, and was really quite productive since Kyle wasn't home and I didn't have to work quietly! You should have called, we could have actually talked! ;)

I missed it! :sad: We didn't get home until 8:20 and I wasn't going to make it to the midnight rerun. It's on again on Wed though!

Ooh, how quickly I forgot! We're going to watch it right now!

I've been playing around drawing my own stick people, I know Paw Paw has a rather large head. :rotfl:



Debbie, I think it looks fantastic!

[tinknme]

Stephanie your dining choices look wonderful! My cabinets need to be cleaned, but I am not bothering with it beings the kitchen is going to be redone. Good excuse right? :rotfl:

Anne Marie hope we can see a pic of your do!

Kristine sorry your neighbors aren't the best. The neighbors beside us & behind us are great! I am so glad we have no problems with them or their pets.

Debbie love the stick figure design :thumbsup2

I am watching Star Wars on TV :upsidedow

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Debbie, love the shirt!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Debbie - It looks good! Make the head on your figure a little bigger and Richie's won't look so big! :rotfl2:

Kristine - I know people who let their children destroy their home, but not anyone who lets the dog tear things up. :confused3 Good luck - the neighbor sounds clueless.

Tammi - How's that deck looking? ;)

I took DS to get his hair cut. The stylist he has been going to wasn't there because she QUIT! :scared1: I told the girl at the desk "THAT would have been useful information to have BEFORE NOW!" We had an appt. with that particular lady because DS has difficult hair. The girl said whoever made the appt. didn't write down a phone # so they couldn't call me. :headache: But I wasn't about to leave his hair all shaggy so we let the new girl cut it. Lucky for her that she did a good job because I was in a very, very bad mood.

I called DH on the way home to ask him what he wanted when he called earlier. He said to meet him at the garage sale at the church across the street. OK, I told him I was pulling into the post office but we'd be there in a minute. He said I left the stack of bills on my desk. ARGH! :headache:

Nothing good at the garage sale. I got my coupons and went to buy groceries.

As I was walking through Super Target my mom called. Now my sister doesn't want to go to that birthday party. Well, GOOD! But she wants to go to SC or CA this summer to visit relatives from my father's side of the family. Oh, no no no. My father has 3 sisters, and all of them are HORRIBLE to my mother. They thought their brother could do no wrong. My sister does NOT need to spend time with ANY of those women. One of them actually sends me anonymous hate mail sometimes. Hello? I can read the postmark. :rolleyes: Anyway, I told my mother that is NOT a good idea. And my sister hasn't been invited to visit these people, she just decided that's what she wants to do. :sad2: I told my mom to wait until next year when her treatment is finished and she and my sister can go somewhere. Like Disney.

I'm off to take a shower and go babysit.

[tinknme]

This is the furniture we are looking at for the living room. Gary took pictures at the store, but they did not turn out. We are not getting the whole sectional(just the biggest couch section) & the color is not brown(what we want is more of a dark green). There is also a large chair that is not in the picture that goes with the ottoman that we will be getting.

http://www.awfco.com/sectionals/1750-stonewall-l.jpg

This is the dining room table we have picked out. This is counter top height which will be perfect for us. The fruit decor is not included :rotfl:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/jlcorbin/Misc/diningroom_table.jpg

[tink2020]

Janet, I love it!

[tinknme]

Thanks Jennifer!

Janet, I love it!

[ReAnSt]

So today I got up and went to the Delegate meeting. Helped clean up and then left to head to the Career Fair event. I came home and went straight to bed as I was exhausted. I got out of bed and I have a temperature of 101.4. But my throat doesn't hurt as much anymore.

I have free tickets for the Reading Phillies baseball game tomorrow. We will see if I feel up to going. I also have a final exam to prepare for and a paper to write. I also should clean a room or few. Screens came out today as it was 76, and of course I am sick. I seem to get sick when it is nice.

I am off to watch a movie, not sure what, though. I guess whatever DVD decides to jump off the shelf.:laughing: :laughing:

[UP Disney]

I made it home safe and sound. It was raining (sprinkling) most of the way in the Lower Peninsula. The roads were wet but not slippery. Within 10 minutes of crossing into the U.P., the skies cleared and the roads were dry all the way home. Just wanted to stop in and let you all know I'm here.