DDA Chapter 23

[Tammi67]

DDA Chapter 23
Hey all! here is our new home.

DDA originally stood for Disney Design Addicts as most of the posters were addicted to making t-shirt designs. Those designers are still here and many many more people have joined our friendly community. We think that DDA still fits whether you be a Disney Design Addict, Dear Disney Addict, Disney Dream-aholics, Disney Dream Addicts or whatever other acronyms you'd like to throw in there.

Welcome to all the returning posters and welcome to any newcomers that might like to chat about design and all things Disney.

Copied from Deb because she worded it so well.

Original Thread part 1
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=992815

Original Thread part 2
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1717556

DDA Chapter 3
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1698660

DDA Chapter 4
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1716386

DDA Chapter 5
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1742793

DDA Chapter 6
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1773591

DDA Chapter 7
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1806171

DDA Chapter 8
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1834982

DDA Chapter 9
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1861225

DDA Chapter 10
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1891203

DDA Chapter 11
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1926687

DDA Chapter 12
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1950261

DDA Chapter 13
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1974990

DDA Chapter 14
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1993401

DDA Chapter 15
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2014764

DDA chapter 16
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2036111

DDA Chapter 17
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2055736

DDA Chapter 18
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2080131

DDA Chapter 19
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2106051

DDA Chapter 20
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2126452

DDA Chapter 21
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....0#post31850020

DDA Chapter 22
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2233758

[mommykds]

Good morning.

Tammi,
How is Alyssa this morning?

Robyn,
Have a wonderful birthday!

Kristine,
How horrible!

Elin,
Wow, what a PITA! Glad you got your adr's!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tammi, I hope Alyssa is feeling better! :wizard:

Elin, those online ADRs really are only beneficial when they work properly. I have seen more threads about the system locking up, error codes, lost ressies, etc. :sad2: I am glad you got someone on the phone!

[KristineN]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!!

http://i-love-disney.com/disney-gallery/albums/new-extras/birthday/Dopey_Eating_a_cake_Hello.gif

[KristineN]

No cause of death for Patrick. Joe is almost catatonic on the issue. He did say there was a lot of blood also....which I had not heard. So I'm not sure what that really means.....did he vomit blood, or did he commit suicide? In some twisted way I would hope suicide because accidental death seems even sadder if that is possible.

[babytrees]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/babytrees_2006/Birthday_Cake_1024.jpg
Robyn!!!


Hope everybody gets to feeling better, pronto!!

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Sounds like the DDA kiddos are not feeling to well today :(

Robyn I hope Mo & Lu are better soon :wizard:

Thanks, Janet.

Robyn that is no way to start off your birthday. I hope all get well fast and you have a great birthday

I agree, I should get a do over. ;) Thanks, Jennifer.

Happy Birthday Robyn

Good morning.

Tammi,
How is Alyssa this morning?

Robyn,
Have a wonderful birthday!

Kristine,
How horrible!

Elin,
Wow, what a PITA! Glad you got your adr's!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!!

http://i-love-disney.com/disney-gallery/albums/new-extras/birthday/Dopey_Eating_a_cake_Hello.gif


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/babytrees_2006/Birthday_Cake_1024.jpg
Robyn!!!


Hope everybody gets to feeling better, pronto!!

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. :goodvibes

Sounds like the DDA kiddos are not feeling to well today :(

Robyn I hope Mo & Lu are better soon :wizard:

Robyn that is no way to start off your birthday. I hope all get well fast and you have a great birthday

Happy Birthday Robyn

[MrsHeg]

Sorry to hear that so many of our kiddos are under the weather. :hug:
Hopefully they will all feel better soon.

Well the cheerleading outfit is done, I just hope it fits, I had her try on a trial one first and I made this one a little bit bigger. She also has a headband with a bow, and socks with bows, I plan on taking pictures of them together in their uniforms.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/IMG_0060-1.jpg

[Glynis]

Yay! I'm here!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROBYN!!! Let the family take you out for cake and ice cream!!! Make them pamper you, like you pamper them!

Tammi - I'm so sorry that Alyssa is not well. Here's some pixie dust for no strep! :wizard: Good to get her looked at now, though!

Elin - Congrats on your ADR's! I'm glad you got what you wanted!!! Can't wait to hear/read all about your trip!

We had a really long night last night! Timothy was cranky, feverish and just icky! He did cut two teeth last night, so I'm thinking that was the problem. Of course, it meant we didn't get much sleep! He's napping now, and I'm heading back to bed after this! Hopefully, we'll all wake up in much better spirits!

Since we didn't get our movie night last night, the girls and I watched "Coraline" and then "Hoodwinked". Coraline was really freaky! The twins were scared out of their minds by the end! I thought it was well done, but it's not a movie I want to own.

Have a great Sunday, everyone!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

No cause of death for Patrick. Joe is almost catatonic on the issue. He did say there was a lot of blood also....which I had not heard. So I'm not sure what that really means.....did he vomit blood, or did he commit suicide? In some twisted way I would hope suicide because accidental death seems even sadder if that is possible.

Poor Joe. After you see something horrible like that it just replays over and over. I hope the autopsy gives some answers. Sad.

Glynis, I hope Timothy feels better! :wizard:

My gimpy eye is giving me problems again. It is itchy and red. Guess I will start back on the eye drops and see how it goes. :rolleyes:

[tinker1bell]

Robyn,,,Happy Birthday!!!!!

[Steffy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!!

http://i-love-disney.com/disney-gallery/albums/new-extras/birthday/Dopey_Eating_a_cake_Hello.gif


Scraplifting. Happy Birthday Robyn!

[Steffy]

Hugs for all the sick kids! My DGS just got over pneumonia, so I feel your pain.:sick::sick:

Kristine, I discovered a friend in a pool of blood (suicide) and it traumatized me for years. Many, many years. It is the basis for my hatred of Valentine's Day to this day although it happened more than 40 years ago. I truly hope Joe gets some professional help. :hug::hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

No cause of death for Patrick. Joe is almost catatonic on the issue. He did say there was a lot of blood also....which I had not heard. So I'm not sure what that really means.....did he vomit blood, or did he commit suicide? In some twisted way I would hope suicide because accidental death seems even sadder if that is possible.

I dont think I commented earlier on this, but so sad..I feel horrible for Joe


So Alyssa came home on Friday saying that a girl in her class went home from school with a fever. Alyssa was playing with her Thursday night. I saw it coming. Alyssa woke up today with a fever, sore throat and headache. I gave her ibuprofin and that nauseated her, making her vomit. She has no appetite. I'll take her to urgent care later, to rule out strep. Here it comes. :rolleyes:
O no! I hope she feels better!


Well, my room is all painted--I think it looks good! Therea re a couple of spots I need to touch up, but nothing major. I made cupcakes (with football paper and put blue stars in icing). I will be taking them to my brother at the firehouse after the Eagles game. The rest of the day is just football! I actually worked on my kids' goody bags for Halloween so they are done and out of the way. I love the 2nd year of teaching--I am able to get so much more done ahead of time now that I dont feel so overwhelmed!

[PNO4TE]

I hope all the DDA kidlets (and Robyn) are feeling somewhat better now.

And congrats to Nicholas and Brandon for their victories!

[tinker1bell]

I sure hope all of the DDA kidlets that are sick :sick: get better real soon.


Kristine,,,I cannot even imagine the pain and sure hope they find the cause soon.

My youngest was following two of his friends back to the base when their car fishtailed, went across the medium and hit a big rig head on. He was following in the one guy's truck cause he had said he was so very tired. Steve told me he helped search for both of them in the rain, it was dark and everything smelled of gasoline. They eventually found them but one had been cut in half by the seat belt. I know he still thinks about it and I have told him he needs to seek help.

[PNO4TE]

Kristine - I feel so badly for Joe and his roommate. What a horrific thing to go through. :sad2:

Elizabeth - your poor eye!! :hug:

Debbie - the cheerleader outfit turned out GREAT!! :cheer2:

[PNO4TE]

Kristin took me out for brunch this afternoon becuase of all my hard work this morning. :love:

After I made the ADRs I planned the weekly menu and then did the grocery shopping.

We watched the 'Skins win and now are watching the Steelers!!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Debbie, the little cheerleader outfit is super cute!! Can't wait to see pics of your little model in it! :goodvibes

I sent the menfolk to the grocery store. I am sort of doing laundry. And I watched Edward Scissorhands. I figure that's not bad for a day's work. :rolleyes1

[my3princes]

Sorry to hear that so many of our kiddos are under the weather. :hug:
Hopefully they will all feel better soon.

Well the cheerleading outfit is done, I just hope it fits, I had her try on a trial one first and I made this one a little bit bigger. She also has a headband with a bow, and socks with bows, I plan on taking pictures of them together in their uniforms.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/IMG_0060-1.jpg

Very very cute :goodvibes

[my3princes]

Today was a long, but very nice day. We went to the race. The weather was perfect and we had a lot of fun. Hunter really enjoyed every aspect of it and his driver came in second :thumbsup2 Nick took care of Colby for the entire day (and as it turns out Nick has the sore throat, headache, stuffy nose thing that's going around) I guess they both took a nap at one point :rotfl: SIL was next door in case they needed her, but the did very well on their own. It's hard to believe that Nick will be 14 in just a few days.

[bear74]

Deb I hope Nick feels better.

Tammi how is Alyssa feeling?

Robyn how are the girls feeling?

Olivia says :santa:popcorn::princess::cheer2:

[bear74]

Bernadete What is the name of the store online that you got your stroller from. Have a friend looking for stroller.

[Blueeyes101817]

morning!!!

[Pooh67_68]

Olivia says :santa:popcorn::princess::cheer2:


Good morning Miss Olivia. :goodvibes princess:

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[tinknme]

Sorry to hear that so many of our kiddos are under the weather. :hug:
Hopefully they will all feel better soon.

Well the cheerleading outfit is done, I just hope it fits, I had her try on a trial one first and I made this one a little bit bigger. She also has a headband with a bow, and socks with bows, I plan on taking pictures of them together in their uniforms.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/MrsHeg/IMG_0060-1.jpg

Very cute Debbie!

[tinknme]

My gimpy eye is giving me problems again. It is itchy and red. Guess I will start back on the eye drops and see how it goes. :rolleyes:

Hope the eye drops help!

[tinknme]

I wondered why no one was posting on the other thread, the light finally went off :rotfl:

Both my boys are home today complaining of about their stomachs. I really hope it passes quickly!

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[marcij]

Oh no! Sounds like lots of DDA kids are sick. Sending PD to all of them.

Elizabeth -- I hope DS gets good news about the part today.

I'm off to PT then for my annual mammogram.

Have a good day DDA! :)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Hope the eye drops help!

Thanks! I decided to go ahead and take the rest of the oral antibiotics I have, too. If that doesn't work I guess I'll go BACK to the eye Dr. :rolleyes:

I wondered why no one was posting on the other thread, the light finally went off :rotfl:

Both my boys are home today complaining of about their stomachs. I really hope it passes quickly!

I hope they feel better soon! :wizard:

Marci, good luck today! :wizard:

I think they are still running auditions through today, so I would imagine it will be tomorrow or Wednesday before they announce the cast. Obviously the sooner the better! He will be disappointed if he doesn't get a part, but at least the waiting will be over!

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Yay! I'm here!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROBYN!!! Let the family take you out for cake and ice cream!!! Make them pamper you, like you pamper them!



Robyn,,,Happy Birthday!!!!!

Scraplifting. Happy Birthday Robyn!

Thanks, Glynis, Terry & Steffy!

The dog ate my birthday cake!:scared1: Well, he only managed to get a few bites of it so we managed to salvage it but, still!!

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

My parents just left. It's nice having them visit but it will be nice to get my 'structure' back!

I took Alyssa to the doctor yesterday. She has strep and is still running a fever so I kept her home today. Hopefully the rest of us won't catch it!

Debbie - that outfit is adorable! I can't wait to see Aubrey in it.

Janet - I hope your boys are feeling better soon, and everyone else feeling under the weather as well.

Elizabeth - sorry your eye is acting up again.

Marci - good luck with the 'squishing'.

[Tammi67]

Robyn - Smart dog. He likes cake. ;)

[tinknme]

Marci good luck today!

Tammi I hope Alyssa is better soon, strep throat really hurts :hug:

Chanon how are you & Alexander doing?

Lindsay I hope all is well with you & Austin. Look forward to pictures when you have time!

[tinknme]

I am doing something I have not done in a long time, I a dressing up on Halloween & going out! The boys will not be trick or treating anymore & will be doing stuff with friends. Halloween is on a Saturday this year so I figured I might as well go out & have some fun instead of sitting at home. Gary is actually going to dress up as well :dance3: I ordered my costume along with a few accessories, hopefully it will be here this week. This is what I ordered, I do hope it fits right. I would like to find a little black drawstring type pouch purse, so I am not lugging my regular purse around. I just need one big enough to hold money, keys, ect. I also need to get some shoes, I am thinking black pumps.

http://www.buycostumes.com/Craziana-Adult-Costume/31410/ProductDetail.aspx

[Tammi67]

Janet - how fun! I think you can really pull off that costume. What is Gary dressing up as?

[tinknme]

Janet - how fun! I think you can really pull off that costume. What is Gary dressing up as?

Thanks Tammi! I feel like a little kid, I am excited lol

We are still looking for Gary, he wants something to go along with what I am wearing. We have seen a lot that we both like, but are not willing to pay $80 - $100 :scared1:

The last time we both dressed up was in 2000 & that was going to our 1st MNSSHP :thumbsup2

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Tammi- :wizard: for Alyssa.

Janet- :wizard: for Garrett & Riley.

Elizabeth- :wizard:for your eye. I hope you and DS find out sooner rather than later!

Marci- Good luck today!

Elin- Sounds like you had a lovely day!

Glynis- Sorry about the broken window.

Terry- :wizard: for you DDIL. :hug:'s

Kristine- Continued good thoughts for Joe.

Debbie- Cute, cute outfit!!

Deb- Sounds like a fun weekend for you all.

Jennifer- Tell Olivia Hi! :wave:

Mo is still running a fever and having a hard time breathing. Lu is still miserable, stuffy & cranky. Em did go back to school today but is still coughing from all the junk dripping into her throat. Fun, fun!!!

On the upside, I get my haircut tonight!! It's long overdue!

[bethbuchall]

Tammi- :wizard: for Alyssa.

Janet- :wizard: for Garrett & Riley.

Elizabeth- :wizard:for your eye. I hope you and DS find out sooner rather than later!

Marci- Good luck today!

Elin- Sounds like you had a lovely day!

Glynis- Sorry about the broken window.

Terry- :wizard: for you DDIL. :hug:'s

Kristine- Continued good thoughts for Joe.

Debbie- Cute, cute outfit!!

Deb- Sounds like a fun weekend for you all.

Jennifer- Tell Olivia Hi! :wave:

Mo is still running a fever and having a hard time breathing. Lu is still miserable, stuffy & cranky. Em did go back to school today but is still coughing from all the junk dripping into her throat. Fun, fun!!!

On the upside, I get my haircut tonight!! It's long overdue!

This is a great one to DITTO!

Hello, DDA! I have been trying to keep up reading along, but it's hard to post on the weekends.

Today I have been busy uploading photos of our "Out West" trip to Kodak Gallery, because I want to make a some photobooks. I made one when Snapfish had the free photobook, but now I want to separate the trip into about three different books. Then I can do a better job of re-telling the trip. I had to rush too much to get the other one done. Then I need to eventually make some for our Disney trips and our Florida trip from this year.

[bethbuchall]

Happy belated Birthday, Robyn! I'm sorry that the dog got your cake, but at least you were able to salvage some of it.

pixiedust: to your girls! I hope they feel better soon!

Laura had a cold with bad congestion and a sore throat. She is getting better but still congested. Miles is also getting that cold, and I have a little bit of one myself.

[babytrees]

Tammi- :wizard: for Alyssa.

Janet- :wizard: for Garrett & Riley.

Elizabeth- :wizard:for your eye. I hope you and DS find out sooner rather than later!

Marci- Good luck today!

Elin- Sounds like you had a lovely day!

Glynis- Sorry about the broken window.

Terry- :wizard: for you DDIL. :hug:'s

Kristine- Continued good thoughts for Joe.

Debbie- Cute, cute outfit!!

Deb- Sounds like a fun weekend for you all.

Jennifer- Tell Olivia Hi! :wave:

Mo is still running a fever and having a hard time breathing. Lu is still miserable, stuffy & cranky. Em did go back to school today but is still coughing from all the junk dripping into her throat. Fun, fun!!!

On the upside, I get my haircut tonight!! It's long overdue!

thanks for the dittoable!!

Abi is auditioning for select choir this afternoon. The fact that she has auditioned for 3 things already this year has me thrilled. She doesn't think she made it into jazz band...if she did she won't try out for select choir.

Is there anybody around who would be willing to help me fit a cover letter to a particular job???:flower3:

[bethbuchall]

pixiedust: to Abi! I'm trying to get Laura to try out more clubs/activities at school. So far she has been to a French club meeting and a Biology club meeting. She said both were ok, and she'll keep going. I don't think either has really sparked a great interest, though.

I'm around, but I'm not sure how much help I'd be with a cover letter.

Kodak Gallery is driving me nuts! Maybe I won't get this book made after all.

[babytrees]

pixiedust: to Abi! I'm trying to get Laura to try out more clubs/activities at school. So far she has been to a French club meeting and a Biology club meeting. She said both were ok, and she'll keep going. I don't think either has really sparked a great interest, though.

I'm around, but I'm not sure how much help I'd be with a cover letter.

Kodak Gallery is driving me nuts! Maybe I won't get this book made after all.

I'll e-mail you the "canned" letter and the ad.....it needs to be revamped I just am not sure how.

[bethbuchall]

I'll e-mail you the "canned" letter and the ad.....it needs to be revamped I just am not sure how.

I'll do my best. I can't believe that I have "wasted" almost the whole day already! I wish I could switch to your time zone for a little while. :rotfl: Miles will be home in about a half hour.

[babytrees]

I'll do my best. I can't believe that I have "wasted" almost the whole day already! I wish I could switch to your time zone for a little while. :rotfl: Miles will be home in about a half hour.

My time feels like it's been wasted also....you wouldn't want my time zone right now. I just turned on the heat....it was 61 in the house and 10 degrees cooler outside....my fingers are frozen.

[my3princes]

I am doing something I have not done in a long time, I a dressing up on Halloween & going out! The boys will not be trick or treating anymore & will be doing stuff with friends. Halloween is on a Saturday this year so I figured I might as well go out & have some fun instead of sitting at home. Gary is actually going to dress up as well :dance3: I ordered my costume along with a few accessories, hopefully it will be here this week. This is what I ordered, I do hope it fits right. I would like to find a little black drawstring type pouch purse, so I am not lugging my regular purse around. I just need one big enough to hold money, keys, ect. I also need to get some shoes, I am thinking black pumps.

http://www.buycostumes.com/Craziana-Adult-Costume/31410/ProductDetail.aspx

I like it. I'm also jealous that you're going out. It will be years until we have that opportunity again.


Nick is feeling better though he still has a stuffy nose. He got up and went to school without complaints. I have a slightly sore throat and my teeth ache. That means sinus crap. Hopefully it will be short lived.

It's my turn to take the kids to Hunter's safety tonight so that should kill the evening pretty well.

[my3princes]

:wizard::wizard:Feel better DDA et all:wizard::wizard:

[bethbuchall]

My time feels like it's been wasted also....you wouldn't want my time zone right now. I just turned on the heat....it was 61 in the house and 10 degrees cooler outside....my fingers are frozen.

I've been freezing here all day, but it's warmer than where you are. It's about 64 in the house and 68 outside. I have all the doors and windows open trying to warm it up a little. I am not ready for fall and winter! :sad2:

[bethbuchall]

It's 37.2-degrees at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Brrrr! I was looking at trip pictures and wanted to see the giraffes via the webcam. Unfortunately, they are inside because of the cold.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

It is 90 here today. I tried to sit in the carpool line with the car turned off. I really did try. Couldn't do it. WAY too hot.

It must be "Bring a Friend" day, because the housekeeper brought a friend. Between them they decided they should let Princess sleep for an hour before they flung open her bedroom door and went charging in there with the vacuum. :rolleyes: So far she isn't howling, so she is either INCREDIBLY tired, or she is playing in her room and being really quiet.

Momboss left some baby gifts that need to be returned to Target, so when she wakes up I guess we will go do that.

[bethbuchall]

It is 90 here today.

Ok, I'll come visit you!

I'm sorry that the housekeeper is such a pain during nap time. I don't understand who would go into a sleeping child's room and start to vacuum. :confused3

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Did I mention she will be here AGAIN on Thursday this week? :sad2: Makes me crazy. And I can't figure out WHY Momboss did that. She is having the baby on Thursday, so she won't be HOME with the baby until Sunday or Monday. The housekeeper comes on Monday ANYWAY!

So whatever. Thursday will be a nightmare with the yard men and the grandparents and whatever else. Might as well add in a housekeeper. Momboss said Princess might be able to come up to the hospital later that day, which is fine - I live across the street from the hospital and can take her there on my way home. Then I can see that baby! :banana: It's just those hours between school and going to see the baby that will be a disaster.

[bethbuchall]

Did I mention she will be here AGAIN on Thursday this week? :sad2: Makes me crazy. And I can't figure out WHY Momboss did that. She is having the baby on Thursday, so she won't be HOME with the baby until Sunday or Monday. The housekeeper comes on Monday ANYWAY!

So whatever. Thursday will be a nightmare with the yard men and the grandparents and whatever else. Might as well add in a housekeeper. Momboss said Princess might be able to come up to the hospital later that day, which is fine - I live across the street from the hospital and can take her there on my way home. Then I can see that baby! :banana: It's just those hours between school and going to see the baby that will be a disaster.

How exciting that there will be a new baby this week! Do you have time off while Momboss is home or will you still be there for Princess?

[bethbuchall]

Looking at the trip pictures has me really wanting to go back to Colorado. Short of winning the lottery (that I don't even play), it's going to be a long time. :sad2: There are so many other places that I also want to see and not nearly enough money to get us everywhere.

[my3princes]

Beth I totally understand wanting to travel, we definitely have that bug too. Once you leave the country even more wants add to the list. Our kids can't wait to see Mexico and Honduras next summer on the cruise and neither can we :goodvibes Someday I'd like to go to Australia, and Europe and...well you get the idea and that doesn't even cover all the places in the states that we'd like to see. If only time and money would cooperate


It's 75 degrees here and we have the air on since the sun is beating in the house. This morning it was 40 degrees. No wonder so many people are sick with these extreme temperature changes

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! It's been a long day, and it's only partly over! I've been studying the sensory system and the endocrine system, and my eyes are blurry. I thought I'd take a break from studying to check in here before taking my test.

All is well with us. I'm sending pixie dust for everyone else!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

How exciting that there will be a new baby this week! Do you have time off while Momboss is home or will you still be there for Princess?

I will be in and out. There will be grandparents in and out, too, so I am sure I will be off part of the time. Just kind of depends. Momboss won't be allowed to drive for 2-3 weeks, so if there aren't any grandparents in town I am sure I will come in to help her.

[tinknme]

I like it. I'm also jealous that you're going out. It will be years until we have that opportunity again.


Nick is feeling better though he still has a stuffy nose. He got up and went to school without complaints. I have a slightly sore throat and my teeth ache. That means sinus crap. Hopefully it will be short lived.

It's my turn to take the kids to Hunter's safety tonight so that should kill the evening pretty well.

Thanks Deb, hope you are feeling better!

[Disney Yooper]

I am doing something I have not done in a long time, I a dressing up on Halloween & going out! The boys will not be trick or treating anymore & will be doing stuff with friends. Halloween is on a Saturday this year so I figured I might as well go out & have some fun instead of sitting at home. Gary is actually going to dress up as well :dance3: I ordered my costume along with a few accessories, hopefully it will be here this week. This is what I ordered, I do hope it fits right. I would like to find a little black drawstring type pouch purse, so I am not lugging my regular purse around. I just need one big enough to hold money, keys, ect. I also need to get some shoes, I am thinking black pumps.

http://www.buycostumes.com/Craziana-Adult-Costume/31410/ProductDetail.aspx

I really like the costume and think you would look nice in it. However, the model doesn't even look female to me.

[tinknme]

I really like the costume and think you would look nice in it. However, the model doesn't even look female to me.

Yea she does look a little different lol

[babytrees]

Yea she does look a little different lol

I am pretty sure she is a he.

[tinknme]

I am pretty sure she is a he.

Oh well, I will definitely be a "she" in that costume :rotfl:

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

[my3princes]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

:scared1::scared1:Oh no. There is alot of stuff going around:scared1::scared1:

[Glynis]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

I'm so sorry! I've been there! We quarantined ourselves for 10 days, and that was a bit too much family togetherness! Good luck!

[Glynis]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

[Disney Yooper]

I am pretty sure she is a he.

That's what I thought too. I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought so.

[Disney Yooper]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

:grouphug: :hug: Prayers winging their way out to you.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Absolutely, you've got them.:wizard::wizard::wizard: and some :hug::hug:

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Tia- I hope they can get you a diagnosis. :wizard::wizard: Sorry about the drama with Erin. Thanks for your thoughts on Daisies!!

[my3princes]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

:wizard::wizard::hug::hug: How very scary. I hope everything can be taken care of quickly :hug::hug:

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Denise- Stay safe!!!:wizard:

[tinknme]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

Youve got it...:wizard::hug:

[lovesdumbo]

:bday:Birthday Wishes to Deb, Steffy, & Robin!!!:bday:

:wizard:For everyone not feeling well!

:hug:Glynis-prayers for your Dad!!!:wizard:

:wizard:Tia-hope you get some answers!

Elizabeth-Lizzy was just asking if it was still hot in TX. We've had some cool mornings here.

Debbie-WOW!!! LOVE that cheerleader outfit! Can you do it in a size 10/12 in royal blue & white? I'm not looking forward to making it. I like yours more than the pattern Lizzy picked out.

Denise-stay safe!:wizard:






Bernadete What is the name of the store online that you got your stroller from. Have a friend looking for stroller.
I bought my latest from www.babye-store.com I was a bit worried to order from them as the site doesn't look like much but they had the best price and shipped very fast. They have a limited selection-don't have what I ordered anymore. I also bought 2 other strollers from www.albeebaby.com I even called them a few times-asking questions before I purchased- and they have excellent service and usually have great prices.



Tomorrow is our 25th anniversary. Seems like yesterday and seems like forever too. I have a nephew who was born that day. I can't believe he is 25! I'm sure my sister can't either!

Things are crazy busy at work and the fun has just begun.:laughing:

[PNO4TE]

Denise - don't float away!

Robyn - There is so much flu going around here too. You all take care of yourselves!

Glynis - all my good thoughts are winging their way towards you and your Dad.

[tmfranlk]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

You've got all of our prayers, Glynis! I'm sure the doctors are right and they'll be able to take care of everything without any problems. :grouphug:

[tinknme]

Glynis many prayers going out for your dad :hug::hug::hug::hug:

[bear74]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

poor Mo:wizard: for her and you. I hope your house gets well soon.

[bear74]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

prayers said:wizard:

[bear74]

:bday:Birthday Wishes to Deb, Steffy, & Robin!!!:bday:

:wizard:For everyone not feeling well!

:hug:Glynis-prayers for your Dad!!!:wizard:

:wizard:Tia-hope you get some answers!

Elizabeth-Lizzy was just asking if it was still hot in TX. We've had some cool mornings here.

Debbie-WOW!!! LOVE that cheerleader outfit! Can you do it in a size 10/12 in royal blue & white? I'm not looking forward to making it. I like yours more than the pattern Lizzy picked out.

Denise-stay safe!:wizard:







I bought my latest from www.babye-store.com I was a bit worried to order from them as the site doesn't look like much but they had the best price and shipped very fast. They have a limited selection-don't have what I ordered anymore. I also bought 2 other strollers from www.albeebaby.com I even called them a few times-asking questions before I purchased- and they have excellent service and usually have great prices.



Tomorrow is our 25th anniversary. Seems like yesterday and seems like forever too. I have a nephew who was born that day. I can't believe he is 25! I'm sure my sister can't either!

Things are crazy busy at work and the fun has just begun.:laughing:

thanks
Happy Anniversary to you and your DH.

[Blueeyes101817]

morning! I fell asleep during the football game -must have been exhausted ;) Today is our back to school night so I wont be home til at least 9-10 tonight...cant wait for the weekend :)

[Tammi67]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.I'm so sorry Robyn! :wizard: that it passes quickly!

[Tammi67]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!
Sending lots of prayers and :wizard: your way!

[Pooh67_68]

Oh sweetie I am so sorry, plenty of good thoughts and :wizard: from one who was a daddy's girl herself. :hug: :wizard: :hug:


I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

[Tammi67]

Happy Anniversary, Bernadette!

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

I'm pretty sure Alyssa will be going to school today. By last night her fever was gone and she was feeling good. I let her sleep in today and I'll check her when I get her up, then go into work a little late. Nicholas went to her classroom yesterday to get her work and her teacher told him she's the 4th person in there to come down with strep.

He also came home with a paper regarding the swine flu vaccine. They will be offering it on Tues and Thurs in October, and will set up sites in the high schools. I thought the would be doing it in each school. :rolleyes: So that is going to be inconvenient! But not as inconvenient as everyone being sick for weeks on end.

[mommykds]

Glynis,
Sending good thoughts for your Dad.:wizard:

[mommykds]

Janet,
Cool costume!!! I am still not sure what I am going to be for mnsshp. I am thinking "pirate" but everyone's a pirate. Dana wants to be something historical.

Robyn,
Hope everyone gets well soon.

Tammi,
Glad Alyssa is better. I wish they would give flu shots in their schools. Our peditrician can't get us in until right before we go away which I won't so since my kids always come down with something right after they get shots. I wonder if the pharmachies do shots for kids as well as adults? I'll have to check that out.

Bernadette,
Happy 25th Anniversary!!!

[Pooh67_68]

Bernadette
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/E681A.jpg

[Steffy]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

Oh no!!! Major hugs to you and your family Robyn. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Steffy]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!You've got it Glynis. Hugs, prayers, pixie dust. You've got it all.
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[tinknme]

Happy Anniversary Bernadette :love:

Tammi glad to hear Alyssa is feeling better!

Anne Marie good luck figuring out your costumes!

Robyn & Glynis lot's of good thoughts going out to both of you today :hug:

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

It is a nice rainy day here to kick off fall.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Denise - don't float away!

Robyn - There is so much flu going around here too. You all take care of yourselves!

Glynis - all my good thoughts are winging their way towards you and your Dad.

Denise, hope you are staying out of the floods!

Robyn, yuck. I hope everyone is feeling better soon!!

Glynis, I am sorry. I know how frightened you must be! Good thoughts to you and your dad! :hug::wizard:

thanks
Happy Anniversary to you and your DH.

Happy Anniversary, Bernadette!! :goodvibes

I ended up getting Flu Mist at the pharmacy yesterday because I could NOT find anywhere to get the stupid shot! :mad: I wasn't thrilled with the mist, but at least it's done. Momboss said Dadboss still hasn't bothered to get his shot, so at least I wasn't last! :rotfl2: I could have gone to the Dr. but I didn't want to call, go over there, pay to park, blah blah blah. I am still on the fence with the swine vaccine. Of course it isn't available yet, so I can continue to ponder.

Tammi, as far as I know NONE of our schools ever offer any sort of vaccines. And when I went in for my flu thing yesterday the pharmacy guy looked at me very suspiciously and said "Do you want the vaccine for a CHILD?" I had Princess with me. So I tend to think pharmacies will be squirrelly about vaccinating kids. Maybe not.

[Steffy]

:bday:Birthday Wishes to Deb, Steffy, & Robin!!!:bday:

:wizard:For everyone not feeling well!

:hug:Glynis-prayers for your Dad!!!:wizard:

:wizard:Tia-hope you get some answers!

Elizabeth-Lizzy was just asking if it was still hot in TX. We've had some cool mornings here.

Debbie-WOW!!! LOVE that cheerleader outfit! Can you do it in a size 10/12 in royal blue & white? I'm not looking forward to making it. I like yours more than the pattern Lizzy picked out.

Denise-stay safe!:wizard:







I bought my latest from www.babye-store.com I was a bit worried to order from them as the site doesn't look like much but they had the best price and shipped very fast. They have a limited selection-don't have what I ordered anymore. I also bought 2 other strollers from www.albeebaby.com I even called them a few times-asking questions before I purchased- and they have excellent service and usually have great prices.



Tomorrow is our 25th anniversary. Seems like yesterday and seems like forever too. I have a nephew who was born that day. I can't believe he is 25! I'm sure my sister can't either!

Things are crazy busy at work and the fun has just begun.:laughing:

Thanks for the b-day wishes. :yay:

Happy Anniversary!! :dance3:

And I resemble your remarks about work.:eek:

[Steffy]

Happy Autumn!!:dance3::hippie:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Hmm.

A few weeks ago I had a friend request on FaceBook from a girl I went to high school with. I recognize her name, but we did not know each other well. She knew other people I knew, we sat together at lunch a couple of times. That was it. So I left her request pending for awhile, then I decided to decline it. No reason to feel guilty. Now she has requested to be my friend AGAIN. What is UP with this girl? :confused3 We have been out of high school for 21 years. She needs to move along.

[marcij]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

Oh no! A lot of doctors will give Tamiflu preventively to the well people in the family if a case of flu has been documented. See if you can get it for yourself and the girls. :wizard: to you!

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

Glynis -- I can understand why you are terrified. Remember that prostate cancer is one of the easiest to beat, and it sounds like he got help quickly so that helps as well. Sending lots of prayers to your Dad, his docs and to you and your family. :grouphug:

:bday:Birthday Wishes to Deb, Steffy, & Robin!!!:bday:

:wizard:For everyone not feeling well!

:hug:Glynis-prayers for your Dad!!!:wizard:

:wizard:Tia-hope you get some answers!

Elizabeth-Lizzy was just asking if it was still hot in TX. We've had some cool mornings here.

Debbie-WOW!!! LOVE that cheerleader outfit! Can you do it in a size 10/12 in royal blue & white? I'm not looking forward to making it. I like yours more than the pattern Lizzy picked out.

Denise-stay safe!:wizard:







I bought my latest from www.babye-store.com I was a bit worried to order from them as the site doesn't look like much but they had the best price and shipped very fast. They have a limited selection-don't have what I ordered anymore. I also bought 2 other strollers from www.albeebaby.com I even called them a few times-asking questions before I purchased- and they have excellent service and usually have great prices.



Tomorrow is our 25th anniversary. Seems like yesterday and seems like forever too. I have a nephew who was born that day. I can't believe he is 25! I'm sure my sister can't either!

Things are crazy busy at work and the fun has just begun.:laughing:

Happy Anniversary! :love:

Good morning. :)

I'm pretty sure Alyssa will be going to school today. By last night her fever was gone and she was feeling good. I let her sleep in today and I'll check her when I get her up, then go into work a little late. Nicholas went to her classroom yesterday to get her work and her teacher told him she's the 4th person in there to come down with strep.

He also came home with a paper regarding the swine flu vaccine. They will be offering it on Tues and Thurs in October, and will set up sites in the high schools. I thought the would be doing it in each school. :rolleyes: So that is going to be inconvenient! But not as inconvenient as everyone being sick for weeks on end.

I hope Alyssa is better. That is a pain about the swine flu vaccine, but at least your kids will be able to get it. My doc is saying they won't have near enough to vaccinate all their patients. I'm hoping we will be able to get it for Andrew and Jake.

Denise -- I hope you, your family and friends are all safe!

[Tammi67]

Tammi, as far as I know NONE of our schools ever offer any sort of vaccines. And when I went in for my flu thing yesterday the pharmacy guy looked at me very suspiciously and said "Do you want the vaccine for a CHILD?" I had Princess with me. So I tend to think pharmacies will be squirrelly about vaccinating kids. Maybe not.
Our schools don't either, but they decided they would vaccinate for the swine flu. I assumed it would be something simple, like each school nurse would do the vaccines IN THEIR SCHOOL. Silly me. So I'm going to have to compete with families from all over the area getting into the high school. I'm wondering how many families are going to NOT get the shot.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Our schools don't either, but they decided they would vaccinate for the swine flu. I assumed it would be something simple, like each school nurse would do the vaccines IN THEIR SCHOOL. Silly me. So I'm going to have to compete with families from all over the area getting into the high school. I'm wondering how many families are going to NOT get the shot.

Is it free? Because around here that would be the determining factor. My primary Dr. is an HIV specialist so I KNOW her office will have the vaccine. The thing is, I don't really want the shot. I don't know if I want DS to have the vaccine, either. I guess I will call his pediatrician and see what they are suggesting.

DH is one of those people who REFUSES to get a flu shot of any sort. Not sure what his particular mental block is, he claims the shot will give him the flu. Bonehead.:sad2: DS and I get the shot or the mist EVERY year and so far the vaccine has not made us sick. But DH staunchly REFUSES to get the vaccine. So more than likely HE will get swine flu and infect the rest of us. From that standpoint I think maybe DS and I should get vaccinated. :rolleyes:

[Tammi67]

I believe the swine shot is free, and that is the one they are giving in school. Also, it is 2 shots, given 30 days apart, just like the first year that you get the regular flu shot. For the "normal" flu shot, we will go to the ped., and it is covered by insurance. I get my shots at work. We get the flu shot every year too, and have never gotten sick from it. According to the "experts", the fact that you get sick FROM the shot is a myth, that you were already coming down with something before you got the shot.

[babytrees]

So I took Mo into see her pediatrician today as her fever spiked to 103.6 and she was having trouble breathing. She has the flu and tomorrow I have to take her to get tested for the swine flu. :scared1: She told me Mo cannot return to school until her cough is gone, which could be 5-7 days. And now Eric has a fever, so it looks like we've all had/got the flu!! Oh, it's gonna be a LONG week.

that is not good, not good at all. Your poor family can't catch a break. :hug:

[babytrees]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!

you've got more prayers and bucketloads of :wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard: coming your way.

[babytrees]

Bernadette
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/E681A.jpg

Happy Anniversary!!

[Tammi67]

I hope Alyssa is better. That is a pain about the swine flu vaccine, but at least your kids will be able to get it. My doc is saying they won't have near enough to vaccinate all their patients. I'm hoping we will be able to get it for Andrew and Jake.

Denise -- I hope you, your family and friends are all safe!
I know. I should just be happy that we are able to get it and be quiet.

[Tammi67]

Who wants to give me their thoughts/opinions on my January itinerary???? For some reason, I am having fits with this, mainly because CP will be closed.

Wed 1/6 - arrive at AKLV around 11-12 and get snacks in the lounge, then head to MK. Wishes is tonight at 8, but I don't know if I should plan to stay for it. If we stay, where should we eat since there is no CP? I'm tired of LTT and 1900, Ohana's is getting bad reviews. We could eat at either CM or Tony's I supposed. Or should we skip Wishes and go back to AKL and eat at Boma? It's been a few years since we've eaten there. Any other suggestions?

Thurs 1/7 - This day is set in stone since it's my bday and we are doing the Sunrise Safari. We'll just stay at AK all day then. Dinner is at Yachtsman.

Fri 1/8 - HS - I can't imagine being here all day. The kids really want to eat at SciFi, so we will probably have lunch here. Maybe CS for dinner at either the Commissary, Pizza Planet or back at Mara at AKL

Sat. 1/9 - Epcot - We'll probably have a big lunch or early dinner at Tutto. Tonight is our only opportunity for Spectro at 7, so if we want to see that we'll need to rush over to MK. We can stay for Wishes at 8. That's the problem with winter hours. Everything starts too early.

Sun 1/10 - Probably back to MK before heading to the airport. No meal plans yet.



Ok ---- let me have it!

[Tammi67]

Wishes Dessert Party is extended through 12/29.

[PNO4TE]

Happy Anniversary, Bernadette!

I am glad Alyssa is feeling better today, Tammi.

Glynis - good thoughts again today for your Dad.

Robyn - I know Eric is sick now too. I hope this all gets through your house very quickly!!

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA! :sunny:

Today got ahead of me and now it is afternoon! The weather was unexpectedly lovely this morning so I took advantage of some time on the patio.

I also was reveling in the fact that I am in

:yay: :dance3: SINGLE DIGITS!!! :dance3: :yay:

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Thanks everyone for the good thoughts and well wishes...

I honestly don't think that what we have is the swine flu but it would be nice to rule it out. The problem is the place the pediatrician sent us told me that they don't do it. But after coming home and looking on their website, they do do it.:headache::headache:I am ticked I wasted the time there this morning. So Mo and I are headed back out to get the test done.

The girls seem to be ok. Em & Lu still have coughs, Mo hasn't coughed but once this morning and that was right when she woke up. None of them have fevers. Eric's temperature seems to go up but only when he is moving around. I never had a cough, so I guess I never had the flu. I am so confused.

[my3princes]

Hello All.

Did you notice that McDonald's has free coffee through Sept 31st? I stopped to buy Chris a large yesterday and it was free :goodvibes He got another one today. He says that Newman's Own is not a bad cup of coffee.

I hope everyone is feeling better. :wizard::wizard:Nick has a stuffy nose and post nasal cough, but says he's okay. I kinda feel like something is brewing, but nothing specific yet. The sore throat seems to be gone now.

Bernadette

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[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Who wants to give me their thoughts/opinions on my January itinerary???? For some reason, I am having fits with this, mainly because CP will be closed.

Wed 1/6 - arrive at AKLV around 11-12 and get snacks in the lounge, then head to MK. Wishes is tonight at 8, but I don't know if I should plan to stay for it. If we stay, where should we eat since there is no CP? I'm tired of LTT and 1900, Ohana's is getting bad reviews. We could eat at either CM or Tony's I supposed. Or should we skip Wishes and go back to AKL and eat at Boma? It's been a few years since we've eaten there. Any other suggestions?

Thurs 1/7 - This day is set in stone since it's my bday and we are doing the Sunrise Safari. We'll just stay at AK all day then. Dinner is at Yachtsman.

Fri 1/8 - HS - I can't imagine being here all day. The kids really want to eat at SciFi, so we will probably have lunch here. Maybe CS for dinner at either the Commissary, Pizza Planet or back at Mara at AKL

Sat. 1/9 - Epcot - We'll probably have a big lunch or early dinner at Tutto. Tonight is our only opportunity for Spectro at 7, so if we want to see that we'll need to rush over to MK. We can stay for Wishes at 8. That's the problem with winter hours. Everything starts too early.

Sun 1/10 - Probably back to MK before heading to the airport. No meal plans yet.



Ok ---- let me have it!

Hmm.

For MK on your arrival day I would just eat at Cosmic Ray's or Casey's or somewhere.
Boma's quality/selection has really taken a dive. It is OK for breakfast, but we will be taking a break from dinner there.
We like Pizza Planet. Mara doesn't have much selection anymore - very basic CS offerings. Not that the food at Mara is bad - it isn't bad - it just isn't any different than you can get in the parks.

[PNO4TE]

Hmm.

For MK on your arrival day I would just eat at Cosmic Ray's or Casey's or somewhere.
Boma's quality/selection has really taken a dive. It is OK for breakfast, but we will be taking a break from dinner there.
We like Pizza Planet. Mara doesn't have much selection anymore - very basic CS offerings. Not that the food at Mara is bad - it isn't bad - it just isn't any different than you can get in the parks.

No African Stew?!?!?

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

No African Stew?!?!?

That's not something I would eat, so I can't say for sure.

They used to have a really good salad that they don't have now. I think now the only salads are house and Caesar. They do still have 2 soups each day, and the butternut squash soup is BETTER at Mara than it is at Boma. Mara's soup is thicker and has more flavor.

[my3princes]

The bills are paid and the budget is done :cool1: Why does that always take so long? Now to get to the post office.

[tmfranlk]

Hello DDA!

Robyn - Hope you are able to get the test this time!

I read and thought I'd responded this morning, but I guess not. We spent the morning trying to find cups for Daisies and picking up my fun drinking stuff for the CT scan tomorrow. Yum! :blech: Now I've got to finish getting ready for our meeting and find Terra something to eat. I'm starving, but this whole liquid/very light bland food diet is keeping me that way mostly. Amazing how good everything in the convenience store looks when you're not supposed to eat it!

[tinknme]

Our schools don't either, but they decided they would vaccinate for the swine flu. I assumed it would be something simple, like each school nurse would do the vaccines IN THEIR SCHOOL. Silly me. So I'm going to have to compete with families from all over the area getting into the high school. I'm wondering how many families are going to NOT get the shot.

We are one of those families! We have never gotten the flu shots & now that I have said that I have probably jinxed my family :rolleyes:

[bear74]

Anne Marie
the pharmacies will give it to your kids as long as you have a Drs order for it. Olivia got hers at a walgreens one yr. As we were leaving for WDW and her Dr office did not have any yet.

[Pooh67_68]

You guys don't want to hear from me again do you?

[Pooh67_68]

John and I have never gotten the flu shot.

[my3princes]

Of course we do...what's up?

[Pooh67_68]

Robyn I just saw a thread on the CB asking did you know you can have the swine flu and not have a fever. Hope everyone feels better soon. :wizard:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

DS gets a flu shot every year, without fail. Since he had issues with asthma when he was younger we always make sure to get the shot for him.

I am all about convenience. Some years it is required for me to have a shot because I am in a house with a newborn, so convenient or not, I HAVE TO get one. Years it is NOT required I will sometimes get a shot and sometimes not. Last year I got one because my GYN offered me one at my annual exam. I would not have gone out of my way to get one.

DH NEVER gets one. Which is stupid. One of these days he will be sorry. He is in and out of grocery stores all day. The one place people will still go with the flu is to the grocery store.

[Pooh67_68]

Of course we do...what's up?

Found out today another uncle has been diagnosed with cancer. (sigh) Its pancreatic but they have caught it very early and and are just keeping an eye on it.


On a positive note?? the doctor said the hospital will continue to read moms mamo as abnormal, but he said its a normal abnormal. :confused3 (sounds like double talk to me)

[Pooh67_68]

Yeah mom is always worried about me because of the asthma.


DS gets a flu shot every year, without fail. Since he had issues with asthma when he was younger we always make sure to get the shot for him.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Found out today another uncle has been diagnosed with cancer. (sigh) Its pancreatic but they have caught it very early and and are just keeping an eye on it.


On a positive note?? the doctor said the hospital will continue to read moms mamo as abnormal, but he said its a normal abnormal. :confused3 (sounds like double talk to me)

I'm sorry to hear about your uncle, Heidi. :hug:
Not sure what the mammo results would be. Unless there is something that they will see and flag each time, but as long as there are no changes to that spot it is OK.

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you Elizabeth.

Yes they keep flagging something and they immediately do a ultrasound, but the doctor did say there is no change to the spot.

[babytrees]

Thank you Elizabeth.

Yes they keep flagging something and they immediately do a ultrasound, but the doctor did say there is no change to the spot.

than that's a good thing...I would rather be abnormally normal than abnormally abnormal.

Sorry to hear about your uncle. It's been a rough year for your family. :hug:

[my3princes]

Heidi I'm sorry about your uncle. Hopefully they can treat him agressively and soon he'll be cancer free.

I've heard of abnormally normal before. It means they will watch her more carefully, but she is okay for now.

[MrsHeg]

Glynis - :hug: Lot's of prayers and Pixie dust will be headed your way.

Robyn - :hug: I certainly hope your family is on the mend quickly.

[MrsHeg]

Thanks for all the comments on Aubrey's cheerleading outfit I have a couple of things still to tweek on it.

Bernadette - the little girls who cheer have two piece outfits, the skirt is just a straight skirt with and elastic waistband and a slit on the side, I've always like the two piece better than the one piece. I bet I have an outift in storage in Lizzy's size, we have Cowboys and Falcon uniforms in the Pee Wee sizes.

For those of you going in December, I have an idea . . . . . with the 14 we have at lunch, Claire and her husband, and my two hitchhikers that will be going with us that would be 18, if we could get everyone to ride TOT we would be taking up most if not all of the elevator, how cool would that be?

[Tammi67]

The one place people will still go with the flu is to the grocery store.
Yeah. There. And school. :rolleyes2

[Tammi67]

Heidi I'm sorry about your uncle. Hopefully they can treat him agressively and soon he'll be cancer free.

I've heard of abnormally normal before. It means they will watch her more carefully, but she is okay for now.
Lots of :wizard: for you!

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you both, but I am beginning to think cancer has it out for my family.


than that's a good thing...I would rather be abnormally normal than abnormally abnormal.

Sorry to hear about your uncle. It's been a rough year for your family. :hug:

Heidi I'm sorry about your uncle. Hopefully they can treat him aggressively and soon he'll be cancer free.

I've heard of abnormally normal before. It means they will watch her more carefully, but she is okay for now.

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you Tammi.

[tinker1bell]

I'm here with my hands out, begging for prayers, pixie dust, good thoughts, whatever you can spare.

My dad had prostate cancer 12 years ago, and came through it just fine. However, this past week, he had a swelling and went to the doctor. At first they thought it was just an infected gland, but after some antibiotics, and then a blood test, they've determined that it is cancer. They're not sure where it is situated, and he has a CAT scan tomorrow to see what's going on. His doctor is pretty sure that they caught things in time to take care of it, but I'm still scared!

I still haven't adjusted to my mom being gone, and I'm terrified of losing my dad, as well. I'm a daddy's girl, and proud to be one, and I'm so not ready to go through losing him!

Thanks for all your DDA magic!




pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust::wizard::wizard::hug ::hug::grouphug::grouphug:

[tinker1bell]

Bernadette
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/E681A.jpg

scraplifting!!!

Happy Anniversary Bernadette!!!!

[tinker1bell]

good afternoon, dda! :sunny:

Today got ahead of me and now it is afternoon! The weather was unexpectedly lovely this morning so i took advantage of some time on the patio.

I also was reveling in the fact that i am in

:yay: :dance3: single digits!!! :dance3: :yay:

yippie skippie!!!!!!

[tinker1bell]

Thanks everyone for the good thoughts and well wishes...

I honestly don't think that what we have is the swine flu but it would be nice to rule it out. The problem is the place the pediatrician sent us told me that they don't do it. But after coming home and looking on their website, they do do it.:headache::headache:I am ticked I wasted the time there this morning. So Mo and I are headed back out to get the test done.

The girls seem to be ok. Em & Lu still have coughs, Mo hasn't coughed but once this morning and that was right when she woke up. None of them have fevers. Eric's temperature seems to go up but only when he is moving around. I never had a cough, so I guess I never had the flu. I am so confused.

pixiedust:pixiedust: for a quick recovery

[tinker1bell]

Who wants to give me their thoughts/opinions on my January itinerary???? For some reason, I am having fits with this, mainly because CP will be closed.

Wed 1/6 - arrive at AKLV around 11-12 and get snacks in the lounge, then head to MK. Wishes is tonight at 8, but I don't know if I should plan to stay for it. If we stay, where should we eat since there is no CP? I'm tired of LTT and 1900, Ohana's is getting bad reviews. We could eat at either CM or Tony's I supposed. Or should we skip Wishes and go back to AKL and eat at Boma? It's been a few years since we've eaten there. Any other suggestions?

Thurs 1/7 - This day is set in stone since it's my bday and we are doing the Sunrise Safari. We'll just stay at AK all day then. Dinner is at Yachtsman.

Fri 1/8 - HS - I can't imagine being here all day. The kids really want to eat at SciFi, so we will probably have lunch here. Maybe CS for dinner at either the Commissary, Pizza Planet or back at Mara at AKL

Sat. 1/9 - Epcot - We'll probably have a big lunch or early dinner at Tutto. Tonight is our only opportunity for Spectro at 7, so if we want to see that we'll need to rush over to MK. We can stay for Wishes at 8. That's the problem with winter hours. Everything starts too early.

Sun 1/10 - Probably back to MK before heading to the airport. No meal plans yet.



Ok ---- let me have it!

I really like Cosmic Rays. good food!!!

[tinker1bell]

We are one of those families! We have never gotten the flu shots & now that I have said that I have probably jinxed my family :rolleyes:

I have never gotten the shot either. I always get one big cold each year, with sinus problems, but never have had the flu.

I swear I have to start getting massages again, because I did not get sick when I was getting one every week. :goodvibes

[tinker1bell]

Thanks for all the comments on Aubrey's cheerleading outfit I have a couple of things still to tweek on it.

Bernadette - the little girls who cheer have two piece outfits, the skirt is just a straight skirt with and elastic waistband and a slit on the side, I've always like the two piece better than the one piece. I bet I have an outift in storage in Lizzy's size, we have Cowboys and Falcon uniforms in the Pee Wee sizes.

For those of you going in December, I have an idea . . . . . with the 14 we have at lunch, Claire and her husband, and my two hitchhikers that will be going with us that would be 18, if we could get everyone to ride TOT we would be taking up most if not all of the elevator, how cool would that be?

Hey, I will go thru the que, but will take the chicken exit. Especially after just eating.!!!!!:lmao:

I know Stephanie will also be watching from outside!!!!

[tinker1bell]

:grouphug:Heidi,,,,,, :hug::hug::hug::grouphug:

[Glynis]

Found out today another uncle has been diagnosed with cancer. (sigh) Its pancreatic but they have caught it very early and and are just keeping an eye on it.


On a positive note?? the doctor said the hospital will continue to read moms mamo as abnormal, but he said its a normal abnormal. :confused3 (sounds like double talk to me)

I'm so sorry, Heidi! Please know that I'm praying for your uncle (and your mom, too!)

[Glynis]

Thanks for all the comments on Aubrey's cheerleading outfit I have a couple of things still to tweek on it.

Bernadette - the little girls who cheer have two piece outfits, the skirt is just a straight skirt with and elastic waistband and a slit on the side, I've always like the two piece better than the one piece. I bet I have an outift in storage in Lizzy's size, we have Cowboys and Falcon uniforms in the Pee Wee sizes.

For those of you going in December, I have an idea . . . . . with the 14 we have at lunch, Claire and her husband, and my two hitchhikers that will be going with us that would be 18, if we could get everyone to ride TOT we would be taking up most if not all of the elevator, how cool would that be?

I would so love to see that ride photo!

[mommykds]

Anne Marie
the pharmacies will give it to your kids as long as you have a Drs order for it. Olivia got hers at a walgreens one yr. As we were leaving for WDW and her Dr office did not have any yet.Thanks, I ended up getting a peditrician appointment for flu shots on 10/12 for all 3 kiddos. That should be fun.:rolleyes1

[mommykds]

Heidi,
:wizard::wizard::wizard:for your uncle.

[mommykds]

Tammi,

If it were me I would not be able to stay at AKL on arrival day, I would be wanting to get to MK asap. I know what you mean about being tired of certain restaurants at MK. We are trying Tony's before MNSSHP so I will let you know how it goes. What a great way to celebrate your birthday with a sunrise safari.:goodvibes

[tmfranlk]

Found out today another uncle has been diagnosed with cancer. (sigh) Its pancreatic but they have caught it very early and and are just keeping an eye on it.


On a positive note?? the doctor said the hospital will continue to read moms mamo as abnormal, but he said its a normal abnormal. :confused3 (sounds like double talk to me)

I'm so sorry, Heidi. It just doesn't seem to end sometimes, does it. :( :grouphug: I hope the your mom's mammo continues to be normal abnormal.

[lovesdumbo]

Thanks for all the anniversary wishes.

Heidi:hug:So sorry:hug:

Tammi-I enjoyed Tony's-of course I should say I just got a salad as I knew we were doing the dessert party later. DH got shrimp scampi and enjoyed it-it looked good.

Thanks for all the comments on Aubrey's cheerleading outfit I have a couple of things still to tweek on it.

Bernadette - the little girls who cheer have two piece outfits, the skirt is just a straight skirt with and elastic waistband and a slit on the side, I've always like the two piece better than the one piece. I bet I have an outift in storage in Lizzy's size, we have Cowboys and Falcon uniforms in the Pee Wee sizes.

For those of you going in December, I have an idea . . . . . with the 14 we have at lunch, Claire and her husband, and my two hitchhikers that will be going with us that would be 18, if we could get everyone to ride TOT we would be taking up most if not all of the elevator, how cool would that be?
The pattern I bought has a few different styles. I really think Lizzy just wants me to make her something. I couldn't find white fabric when I bought it so I got cream but I may go back and see if they have it in white now as I think it will look better.

Lizzy, Dorinda & Ralph would LOVE to do TOT. I don't know about Terry. I'm thinking Halley won't do it. I would do it for the team.:eek: Sounds fun! Maybe before lunch?

[MrsHeg]

I meant to say Happy Anniversary Bernadette, before lunch might be a better idea than after :rotfl:, they always say no Tower for an hour. My daughter and her BF will be at Studios with us that morning but won't be joining us for lunch.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Are there only 14 of us at lunch? I guess there are. I was thinking 19. Don't mind me - I am tired and cranky.

Actually, I was cranky all day and now I am tired, too. And damn near frozen. It is NOT 90 degrees here anymore. And SURPRISE! DS had to play his drum at the football game tonight. We found that out TODAY. :headache: I shivered the whole time.

ANYWAY...
Debbie, if anyone can convince DS to ride ToT I would put my money on you. He HATES that ride, but for you, maybe. ;) You can ask him. Otherwise he will keep Terry and Stephanie company while DH and I ride with the group. :)

[Blueeyes101817]

Well today is over! What a crazy long day. It was nice to meet alot of the parents of the kids in my class, but back to school night is always a long day...now time to relax!

[Steffy]

Who wants to give me their thoughts/opinions on my January itinerary???? For some reason, I am having fits with this, mainly because CP will be closed.

Wed 1/6 - arrive at AKLV around 11-12 and get snacks in the lounge, then head to MK. Wishes is tonight at 8, but I don't know if I should plan to stay for it. If we stay, where should we eat since there is no CP? I'm tired of LTT and 1900, Ohana's is getting bad reviews. We could eat at either CM or Tony's I supposed. Or should we skip Wishes and go back to AKL and eat at Boma? It's been a few years since we've eaten there. Any other suggestions?

Thurs 1/7 - This day is set in stone since it's my bday and we are doing the Sunrise Safari. We'll just stay at AK all day then. Dinner is at Yachtsman.

Fri 1/8 - HS - I can't imagine being here all day. The kids really want to eat at SciFi, so we will probably have lunch here. Maybe CS for dinner at either the Commissary, Pizza Planet or back at Mara at AKL

Sat. 1/9 - Epcot - We'll probably have a big lunch or early dinner at Tutto. Tonight is our only opportunity for Spectro at 7, so if we want to see that we'll need to rush over to MK. We can stay for Wishes at 8. That's the problem with winter hours. Everything starts too early.

Sun 1/10 - Probably back to MK before heading to the airport. No meal plans yet.



Ok ---- let me have it!

This trip I discovered Wolfgang Puck Express over at the Marketplace in DTD. The breakfast was wonderful. The dinner was top notch! CS meals. Who knew. It was great.

[Steffy]

Good afternoon, DDA! :sunny:

Today got ahead of me and now it is afternoon! The weather was unexpectedly lovely this morning so I took advantage of some time on the patio.

I also was reveling in the fact that I am in

:yay: :dance3: SINGLE DIGITS!!! :dance3: :yay:
Woo!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[my3princes]

Does anyone have any creative, unique and amazing fundraising ideas? We had an th grade parent meeting tonight and now we need to fundraise for the class trip and graduation dance. We have some ideas, but I'm wondering what works well in your communities. We are seeing that the usual wrapping paper etc sale and the fall bulb sale is not doing well this year. What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?

[Steffy]

Found out today another uncle has been diagnosed with cancer. (sigh) Its pancreatic but they have caught it very early and and are just keeping an eye on it.


On a positive note?? the doctor said the hospital will continue to read moms mamo as abnormal, but he said its a normal abnormal. :confused3 (sounds like double talk to me)

I'm so sorry Heidi. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

My DD has abnormal paps. Has since she's 16. So the abnormal has become normal.:grouphug:

[Blueeyes101817]

Does anyone have any creative, unique and amazing fundraising ideas? We had an th grade parent meeting tonight and now we need to fundraise for the class trip and graduation dance. We have some ideas, but I'm wondering what works well in your communities. We are seeing that the usual wrapping paper etc sale and the fall bulb sale is not doing well this year. What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?

Not sure how well this would work, but we had a fundraiser tonight for our school. The local McDonalds gives a portion of the profit made between certain hours to our school ..I have seen this done with other fast food places and chains and have always seemed to be good results

[my3princes]

Not sure how well this would work, but we had a fundraiser tonight for our school. The local McDonalds gives a portion of the profit made between certain hours to our school ..I have seen this done with other fast food places and chains and have always seemed to be good results

Our PTSF (PTA) does that one periodically. I'm not sure how it does though?

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Do not sell overpriced tubs of cookie dough.

Do not have a car wash on the day of Race For the Cure if it means the streets surrounding the school will all be closed.

I know the high school baseball team offers themselves up for random chores - yard work, gift wrapping for the holidays, loading songs on your iPod, whatever you need to have done around your home and they charge like $10 per hour. Not sure how much money they make, but it's clever.

[tinker1bell]

Does anyone have any creative, unique and amazing fundraising ideas? We had an th grade parent meeting tonight and now we need to fundraise for the class trip and graduation dance. We have some ideas, but I'm wondering what works well in your communities. We are seeing that the usual wrapping paper etc sale and the fall bulb sale is not doing well this year. What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?

Deb, the fundraisers that seem to do well here at the rec are,,,,

Candy sales,,,a box of 52 various Hershey bars at $1 each

Cookie dough and pretzles and pizzas

There was one from Dominos which was a plastic card that for $10 the person would get about five or seven offerings. It really went over well.

Around here we have Auntie Annes which offers pizza sticks, bread sticks, pretzel dogs, etc.

[Steffy]

Does anyone have any creative, unique and amazing fundraising ideas? We had an th grade parent meeting tonight and now we need to fundraise for the class trip and graduation dance. We have some ideas, but I'm wondering what works well in your communities. We are seeing that the usual wrapping paper etc sale and the fall bulb sale is not doing well this year. What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?


The Joe Corbi pizza/cookie dough one is still popular here. The dreaded box of candy (52 bars for $52) is the fundraiser for the sports teams.

[PNO4TE]

Thanks for all the comments on Aubrey's cheerleading outfit I have a couple of things still to tweek on it.

Bernadette - the little girls who cheer have two piece outfits, the skirt is just a straight skirt with and elastic waistband and a slit on the side, I've always like the two piece better than the one piece. I bet I have an outift in storage in Lizzy's size, we have Cowboys and Falcon uniforms in the Pee Wee sizes.

For those of you going in December, I have an idea . . . . . with the 14 we have at lunch, Claire and her husband, and my two hitchhikers that will be going with us that would be 18, if we could get everyone to ride TOT we would be taking up most if not all of the elevator, how cool would that be?

Might be cool, but I won't be in the photo! :eek: :scared1: http://bestsmileys.com/scared/3.gif

[PNO4TE]

Heidi - :hug:

[Glynis]

Deb - Our school does Sally Foster gift wrap for a fundraiser. I hate that, as I don't like my kids to go door to door.

Our big fundraiser, however, is in the spring. We have a school carnival. It is an amazing fundraiser! There is a silent auction with baskets donated by local individuals and businesses, there is a cake walk, a bake sale, carnival games, a small train ride, lip sync contest, etc. It brings in lots of money, but is a lot of work to put together.

Other fundraisers are a Dominos Dough Night. All the kids at the school are given a flyer about the fundraiser, and if their parents buy a pizza on the stated night, and give the flyer to the driver/cashier, 50 percent of the sale is donated to the school.

Good luck!

[babytrees]

Does anyone have any creative, unique and amazing fundraising ideas? We had an th grade parent meeting tonight and now we need to fundraise for the class trip and graduation dance. We have some ideas, but I'm wondering what works well in your communities. We are seeing that the usual wrapping paper etc sale and the fall bulb sale is not doing well this year. What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?

Butter Braids go well (but that might be just a Colorado item)

The Band just did Check Awards....which I love....it's like the Entertainment Book but specifically designed for your area...also gave us the highest return ($20 of the $35).

I've been in charge of the Entertainment Book sales...those have done well. Or I should say, did well until they popped up EVERYWHERE for sale.

We have also done concession stands at a few college games and other staffing.

We also did, with great success, the silly wrapping paper crap with a different organization, which gave us a better return.

Christmas greenery.

Lots of schools have great luck with the basket auctions.

[babytrees]

Our PTSF (PTA) does that one periodically. I'm not sure how it does though?

the band just made $49 for the last Friday time slot at Cici's:rotfl2:

We do it mainly for the time to be together.

If you go to local restaurants it's usually a better return (into the hundreds) versus the chain restaurants.

[tinknme]

Heidi sorry to hear about your uncle :hug:

[tinknme]

Not sure how well this would work, but we had a fundraiser tonight for our school. The local McDonalds gives a portion of the profit made between certain hours to our school ..I have seen this done with other fast food places and chains and have always seemed to be good results

Our Wendy's does this.

[tinknme]

I know the high school baseball team offers themselves up for random chores - yard work, gift wrapping for the holidays, loading songs on your iPod, whatever you need to have done around your home and they charge like $10 per hour. Not sure how much money they make, but it's clever.

This reminded me that our grocery store lets the school kids sack groceries for donations.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Yankee Candle...

We sold it with Em's Brownie troop...sold $1500 between 5 girls and made $600.

The markup is amazingly low, like a $1 or so.



Does anyone have any creative, unique and amazing fundraising ideas? We had an th grade parent meeting tonight and now we need to fundraise for the class trip and graduation dance. We have some ideas, but I'm wondering what works well in your communities. We are seeing that the usual wrapping paper etc sale and the fall bulb sale is not doing well this year. What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Heidi, many :hug:'s for you. Lots of :wizard: for your mom & uncle.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Finally got Mo swabbed at her pediatrician's office. The lab told the office that they test for the flu but what they meant was they will test the swabs that the doctor office's send them. It only took 2 labs and lots and lots of attitude by me to get that information. So now we wait. But honestly, I don't think it's the swine flu.

We decided to keep the girls home one more day...just in case. They all seem pretty normal (well, you know what I mean). Lu is the worst right now but it's only a cough. No fevers since yesterday. So who knows...

I got Mo's homework from her teacher today and she said she can't wait for her to come back, she misses her terribly. I am sure she says that to all the mom's ;) And Em's teacher said to send her back tomorrow because class isn't the same without her. I am so glad that they behave themselves at school, because today was horrible and they were only together a few hours.

[ReAnSt]

Sandwich sales, BBQ chicken sales, spaghetti dinners, citrus sales before xmas, bus trips- work with the bus company to arrange a bus tour to a local attraction or place.

Flamingo flocking- get plastic flamingos, people pay to place them in people's yards you can ask for a donation to have them removed, you can also sell flocking insurance people pay a set amount so there house will not be flocked with flamingos. Depending on the number of flamingos placed in a yard you charge a different fee.

Basket auctions or Vera Bradley bingo

smash a car at a sporting event- have a car place donate a junker car, paint it with the rival teams colors and mascot, charge people to beat the car up at the sporting event

[Steffy]

oh yes, the pie sale before Thanksgiving. That seems to go pretty well out here. So long as you get the good bakery to make the pies!!

Becky, love the flamingo flocking.

[my3princes]

oh yes, the pie sale before Thanksgiving. That seems to go pretty well out here. So long as you get the good bakery to make the pies!!

Becky, love the flamingo flocking.

We're doing a pie and roll sale before Thanksgiving, but the parents/grandparents bake, we do not hire out. It ends up being all profit. We are also slated to sell Christmas Trees, Fruit Sale, car wash, spaghetti supper, baked goods at a rest area during foliage, basket raffle, concessions at the schools home games...There are more, but I can't remember off the top of my head. We are also hoping to do concessions during the school play and some sort of raffle before the kids fall and spring concerts. We need to raise about $7500 and the pie sale we did on the 4th of July raised $800. I'll mention the cookie dough and frozen pizza thing. People seem willing to buy food items since they need to eat anyway. It's the $15 wrapping paper and other overpriced items that no longer sell around here.

[MrsHeg]

Deb - after many years of fundraising for cheerleading, the thing that always brought in the most money was a draw down

I see my elevator wouldn't be as full as I would have hoped, :sad2:, but you do know that the "scared" people make the picture more interesting. Elizabeth, I'll see if I can get your DS to ride with us, maybe the fact that Lizzy will be there will help also. :)

[Tammi67]

Does anyone have any creative, unique and amazing fundraising ideas? We had an th grade parent meeting tonight and now we need to fundraise for the class trip and graduation dance. We have some ideas, but I'm wondering what works well in your communities. We are seeing that the usual wrapping paper etc sale and the fall bulb sale is not doing well this year. What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?
Our school does pizza sales, chocolate sales, cookie dough sales. I would buy pizza, because who doesn't eat pizza?? The chocolate and dough I stay away from. Nicholas' football team sells discount cards. They'll set up tables at grocery stores, sporting good stores, etc. They are $10 each and are valid at a variety of merchants, and good for a year. On the back it lists the discounts, like a % off at a restaurants, a $1 off at DQ, dry cleaners, and so on.

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

It's Hump Day!

[Pooh67_68]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/HappyBirthday.jpg
Gary and Katrina

[Pooh67_68]

Hehe, bake sale! cake yum.


What is an idea that you wouldn't be able to pass up?

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you all for the hugs. Its getting old isn't it?

[Pooh67_68]

Deb you are right about the $15 wrapping paper. I have 2 cousins who just started kindergarten and they are already doing fundraisers. :rolleyes: One is doing Gertrude Hawk and the other is doing what I call craptastic junk.

Don't know what kind of money they make with the candy, but the craptastic stuff, if the item is $18 the school gets $5.

[Blueeyes101817]

morning!

[tinknme]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/pooh67_68/HappyBirthday.jpg
Gary and Katrina

Thanks Heidi!

Happy Birthday Katrina :cake:

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[PNO4TE]

I see my elevator wouldn't be as full as I would have hoped, :sad2:, but you do know that the "scared" people make the picture more interesting. Elizabeth, I'll see if I can get your DS to ride with us, maybe the fact that Lizzy will be there will help also. :)

Scared doesn't even come close, Debbie. I hate heights and "dropping down" as we call it. It took me years to get the courage to do Splash Mtn one time. I measured the distance from my front door to the street and found it was exactly the same as the drop at Splash. I figured I could do that. :eek: Not again, my friend.

[PNO4TE]

:bday: to Gary and Katrina!

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Good morning, DDA!

My throat is sore. I can't believe sitting out in the cold wind for an hour last night made me sick that quickly, but who knows. :confused3 Of course I would get sick the day before the baby is born. :rolleyes: I guess we'll see what happens as the day progresses.

Well, if Debbie can't work her powers of persuasion on DS I see he will have plenty of companions! :rotfl2: If any of you would care to ride RnRC with him while you wait I am sure he would be thrilled.

[Tammi67]

Gary and Katrina,

http://business.missouri.edu/SAM/happy-birthday-banner.jpg

[Tammi67]

I hope you aren't coming down with something, Elizabeth. :wizard:

Thanks for all of the advice about our itinerary. We could eat at Cosmic Rays, but I'm more interested in a nice meal. Maybe I'll book CG. Or Narcoossee's. I'm just not sure how appropriately we will be dressed, after flying and being in the park all day. I'll have to think on it more. I still have a few days. Hopefully they will release the park hours for January soon!

[bethbuchall]

Deb you are right about the $15 wrapping paper. I have 2 cousins who just started kindergarten and they are already doing fundraisers. :rolleyes: One is doing Gertrude Hawk and the other is doing what I call craptastic junk.

Don't know what kind of money they make with the candy, but the craptastic stuff, if the item is $18 the school gets $5.

As long as the organization sells at least $1500 total, the Gertrude Hawk will bring them at least 50% of sales. I'm not overly fond of Gertrude Hawk candy, but it is one of the best fundraisers in terms of amount paid/amount sold.

[bethbuchall]

I must admit that I hate fundraisers. I will do what I can, and I will give a donation, but we don't do any door-to-door selling. I will bake a lot for bake sales and contribute time for events. Most of the fundraisers here that require sales also tend to have an amount that they expect everyone to raise. We contribute in that amount and don't buy the worthless, overpriced junk. We don't have relatives in the area, friends are usually selling the same things, and (as I said) we don't do door-to-door sales.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

DS is selling that stupid cookie dough right now. $13 for a 2.7 lb. tub. I don't know ANYBODY who wants to buy it. Momboss ordered a tub to be charitable. I e-mailed the teacher to ask if we can make a cash donation but she has not replied. That was over a week ago. The school is only making a 48% profit on the dough.

When I was in middle school orchestra I sold candles. Door to door, to LOTS of strangers. I sold 60. Beat the pants off of everybody else.
We also sold World's Finest Chocolate chocolate bunnies and candy bars. Ah, the good old days. :cloud9:

One of the elementaries here does a pumpkin patch, another one sells poinsettias. DS had to sell the poinsettias. They were nice plants - big, very leafy.

[Pooh67_68]

Elizabeth I forgot to tell you, the cousin I asked about potty training - started going on his own once his great grandmother remembered that she still had the small potty they used for his sister.
I think he was afraid of the big potty and that is way he wouldn't use it.

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks for the info Beth.


John and I have decided not to purchase anything this time.


Elizabeth I would purchase something like a poinsettia.

[KMH1]

I used to be the fundraising queen. Actually, I guess I still am, since I am taking on a homemade cookbook for MOPS and our church this year!

Let's see...

People can pay to participate in:
a 5K run/walk
a cornhole tournament
wacky olympics

Themed baskets are always successful and net big profits since most items are donated/solicited. (e.g. restaurant gift cards, girls just want to have fun, boys will be boys, reading explosion, etc.) This could be a silent auction or you could sell raffle tickets.

Getting administrators and teachers involved is always fun. We:
duct-taped people to the wall during pep assemblies
had pie eating contests
turned people into human sundaes

We also encouraged educators to offer incentives. (e.g. If the student body raises $xxxx.xx then Principal Joe will shave his head or Teacher Jane will dress up in a chicken costume for the day.)

Penny wars usually go over well

Chanon mentioned a "pound auction" a while back.

Good luck, and more importantly, have fun! :)

[KMH1]

Heidi, I'm sorry to read cancer has struck another family member. :hug:

Happy belated Anniversary, Bernadette!

Adorable cheerleading outfit, Debbie!

I hope everyone starts feeling better soon...sickness and pain seems to have hit the DDA hard in recent days. :grouphug:

[tmfranlk]

Flamingo flocking- get plastic flamingos, people pay to place them in people's yards you can ask for a donation to have them removed, you can also sell flocking insurance people pay a set amount so there house will not be flocked with flamingos. Depending on the number of flamingos placed in a yard you charge a different fee.


Rachel's church choir did this last spring and it worked out really well. They made a decent amount of money and everyone had a blast. The kids thought it was great sneaking over after dark to plant to "flock". The majority of church members thought it was fun being "flocked" and there were some disappointed the flock never made it to them. The person who was last flocked chose the next house for a flocking.

[babytrees]

Good Morning All!

Yesterday we made the decision to send Meg (the band kitty) to another house. She has Pearl so stressed that she is peeing in corners, not wanting to come inside, and probably the funniest: laying in the litter box so Meg can't get in. It's been almost 2 months, so we've given it a go. After yesterday morning I couldn't stand it anymore and stuck Meg back in Cassidy's room and closed the door. I think Pearl knew right away and she is already almost back to normal.

[tmfranlk]

Good morning/afternoon, DDA!

I'm not quite sure how it happened, but the majority of today is mine to control. I had my CT scan this morning (hate that contrast medicine!) so hopefully we'll get results on Friday. We're headed to the library and the grocery store in a little bit. Otherwise, it's a quiet day...though I do have to do my comp shopping tonight and/or tomorrow morning.

Even better, I was able to get Terra into a couple of homeschool classes at Silver Dollar City for next weekend so we're getting a little mini-vacation! Their first annual homeschool weekend coincides with Mom and Dad's annual week in Branson with family friends so we'll go with them for part of the week for the cost of our gas and a little food. Woohoo!

[lovesdumbo]

Anyone need any overpriced popcorn?:rotfl: Joe is selling popcorn for Boyscouts. It is good stuff but so expensive! The cheapest item is a $10 for 8 oz. of caramel corn.:eek: The flyer says 70% goes to scouting.

My throat is sore. I can't believe sitting out in the cold wind for an hour last night made me sick that quickly, but who knows. :confused3 Of course I would get sick the day before the baby is born. :rolleyes: I guess we'll see what happens as the day progresses.:wizard:Hope you don't get sick!:wizard:

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you Amy.



Sorry Bernadette I don't like pre popped popcorn, barley eat microwave popcorn, I like popping it myself (hot air).

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Anyone need any overpriced popcorn?:rotfl: Joe is selling popcorn for Boyscouts. It is good stuff but so expensive! The cheapest item is a $10 for 8 oz. of caramel corn.:eek: The flyer says 70% goes to scouting.

:wizard:Hope you don't get sick!:wizard:

My only experience with Scout popcorn was the microwave kind. A family I used to babysit for had some, and it nearly burst into flames. It turned into this black, smoking mass. And before anybody blames it on my lack of prowess in the kitchen, when the parents came in they said the same thing had happened to them! :scared1:

I can't tell if I am getting sick or not. :confused3

[bear74]

Good morning/afternoon, DDA!

I'm not quite sure how it happened, but the majority of today is mine to control. I had my CT scan this morning (hate that contrast medicine!) so hopefully we'll get results on Friday. We're headed to the library and the grocery store in a little bit. Otherwise, it's a quiet day...though I do have to do my comp shopping tonight and/or tomorrow morning.

Even better, I was able to get Terra into a couple of homeschool classes at Silver Dollar City for next weekend so we're getting a little mini-vacation! Their first annual homeschool weekend coincides with Mom and Dad's annual week in Branson with family friends so we'll go with them for part of the week for the cost of our gas and a little food. Woohoo!
I so agree with you. I did not like it either. I see a GI Dr next wed.

[tinker1bell]

Good morning, DDA!

My throat is sore. I can't believe sitting out in the cold wind for an hour last night made me sick that quickly, but who knows. :confused3 Of course I would get sick the day before the baby is born. :rolleyes: I guess we'll see what happens as the day progresses.

Well, if Debbie can't work her powers of persuasion on DS I see he will have plenty of companions! :rotfl2: If any of you would care to ride RnRC with him while you wait I am sure he would be thrilled.

Now the RnRC I will do!!!!!

[my3princes]

Good morning/afternoon, DDA!

I'm not quite sure how it happened, but the majority of today is mine to control. I had my CT scan this morning (hate that contrast medicine!) so hopefully we'll get results on Friday. We're headed to the library and the grocery store in a little bit. Otherwise, it's a quiet day...though I do have to do my comp shopping tonight and/or tomorrow morning.

Even better, I was able to get Terra into a couple of homeschool classes at Silver Dollar City for next weekend so we're getting a little mini-vacation! Their first annual homeschool weekend coincides with Mom and Dad's annual week in Branson with family friends so we'll go with them for part of the week for the cost of our gas and a little food. Woohoo!

Other than the CT scan things sound wonderful :goodvibes Hopefully the CT scan will go well.

Anyone need any overpriced popcorn?:rotfl: Joe is selling popcorn for Boyscouts. It is good stuff but so expensive! The cheapest item is a $10 for 8 oz. of caramel corn.:eek: The flyer says 70% goes to scouting.

:wizard:Hope you don't get sick!:wizard:

Colby is selling it too. Thankfully the cub scout popcorn is the best popcorn out there in the opinion of most of our family. We will be able to sell a few boxes of it. I'll even buy some for Christmas gifts.

Thanks for all the ideas. Hopefully we'll be able to do some that work well and be done with it.

[Glynis]

I used to be the fundraising queen. Actually, I guess I still am, since I am taking on a homemade cookbook for MOPS and our church this year!

Let's see...

People can pay to participate in:
a 5K run/walk
a cornhole tournament
wacky olympics

Themed baskets are always successful and net big profits since most items are donated/solicited. (e.g. restaurant gift cards, girls just want to have fun, boys will be boys, reading explosion, etc.) This could be a silent auction or you could sell raffle tickets.

Getting administrators and teachers involved is always fun. We:
duct-taped people to the wall during pep assemblies
had pie eating contests
turned people into human sundaes

We also encouraged educators to offer incentives. (e.g. If the student body raises $xxxx.xx then Principal Joe will shave his head or Teacher Jane will dress up in a chicken costume for the day.)

Penny wars usually go over well

Chanon mentioned a "pound auction" a while back.

Good luck, and more importantly, have fun! :)

Our 6th grades had a penny war last year. It was fun and raised almost 800 dollars in pennies. They way they worked it was all the 6th grade classes had desks outside their doors with jars on them. All the other grades were invited to participate by putting pennies in the jar of the class they wanted to see serving lunch at the end of the contest. At the end of the day, the money was taken to the office for counting and safe-keeping. At the end of the "war" the money was donated to the charity our school has been sponsoring for several years (a sister school in Africa). It was a really cool thing! Katie's class "lost" the war and had to serve lunch to the school. It was a fun fund raiser, and the 800 dollars bought quite a lot of school supplies and food for the sister school, especially since a local business matched the amount!

[bethbuchall]

Sorry Bernadette I don't like pre popped popcorn, barley eat microwave popcorn, I like popping it myself (hot air).

They used to have regular popping corn, but it was very, very expensive, and in my opinion no better than Wegmans. This is the first year that we aren't involved in Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts. Matthew aged out, and Miles just wasn't interested in continuing. I am so glad that I don't have to buy any of that popcorn. Sorry, Bernadette!

[bethbuchall]

My only experience with Scout popcorn was the microwave kind. A family I used to babysit for had some, and it nearly burst into flames. It turned into this black, smoking mass. And before anybody blames it on my lack of prowess in the kitchen, when the parents came in they said the same thing had happened to them! :scared1:

I can't tell if I am getting sick or not. :confused3

I hope that you aren't getting sick!

:rotfl: about the popcorn. We don't like microwave popcorn, so we never tried it. My parents bought some and didn't like it. I don't know why, though. Maybe it also burst into flames. :rotfl:

[bethbuchall]

I so agree with you. I did not like it either. I see a GI Dr next wed.

pixiedust: to both of you!

[bear74]

I am excited Olivia will have her first girl scout troop meeting in 2 weeks. A new friend is supposed to email me the info about the dance class her 6yr old DD goes to that is for homeschoolers.

[bethbuchall]

I gave blood today. It took forever! Most of the time was spent waiting. I had a 1:15 pm appointment, and I arrived at 1:05 pm. I didn't leave until 2:55 pm! I don't mind giving blood, but they just seem so disorganized every time, and I wasn't planning on spending so much time there. I guess the errands will have to wait for another day.

[bear74]

pixiedust: to both of you!

thanks. Unlike Tia I have only dealt with this since June. I think she has been dealing with it longer.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Oh, my. Ellen Pompeo from Grey's Anantomy has named her daughter Stella Luna. Stella Luna is a book about a bat! :rotfl2: So, it must be her FAVORITE book EVER, or she heard the name somewhere and doesn't realize she named her child after a bat.

[mommykds]

Oh, my. Ellen Pompeo from Grey's Anantomy has named her daughter Stella Luna. Stella Luna is a book about a bat! :rotfl2: So, it must be her FAVORITE book EVER, or she heard the name somewhere and doesn't realize she named her child after a bat.

:laughing: We love that book!

Maybe she will call her second child "Strega Nona"!

Celebrities always have unusual names for their kids.:confused3

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Well, DS said they actually did close the auditions today! :banana:

The drama teacher asked DS which role he would prefer, then she sent DS to the English teacher who is helping and they had him sing again. This is bad, because his voice is VERY scratchy from being in the cold wind at that game last night AND shouting. I would have told him NOT to shout at the game had I known he was going to have to sing today. :rolleyes: He said he told the teacher that his voice was scratchy from the game. After he sang the English teacher said they will "consider" him for the role of Jack. So now we wait some more! :rolleyes1 He did mark on his audition sheet that he would be interested in any of the male roles, but Jack is the role he really wants so that is the music he has been studying.

[babytrees]

:laughing: We love that book!

Maybe she will call her second child "Strega Nona"!

Celebrities always have unusual names for their kids.:confused3

Stella isn't all that unusual....Luna is what makes it a little batty. :rotfl2:(sorry, I couldn't help myself)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Stella isn't all that unusual....Luna is what makes it a little batty. :rotfl2:(sorry, I couldn't help myself)

That was funny! :rotfl2:

We have "Verdi" the book about the snake by the same author. Seems like Princess just had another one by that same author, but I can't think what it was.

[bethbuchall]

That was funny! :rotfl2:

We have "Verdi" the book about the snake by the same author. Seems like Princess just had another one by that same author, but I can't think what it was.

It's about a hyena, but I can't think of the name right now. I'm sure it will come to me soon.

ETA: I think it's something like Pinduli. Also, she wrote Crickwing (and some others).

[KristineN]

I always wonder why people give their kids strange names....

Kirsten loves that book...she met the author once. :rotfl:

Oh, my. Ellen Pompeo from Grey's Anantomy has named her daughter Stella Luna. Stella Luna is a book about a bat! :rotfl2: So, it must be her FAVORITE book EVER, or she heard the name somewhere and doesn't realize she named her child after a bat.

[tmfranlk]

I am excited Olivia will have her first girl scout troop meeting in 2 weeks. A new friend is supposed to email me the info about the dance class her 6yr old DD goes to that is for homeschoolers.

Fun! I hope she enjoys them both. I know Terra does.

thanks. Unlike Tia I have only dealt with this since June. I think she has been dealing with it longer.

Yeah, mine's been for years, but then it also has the benefit of only occuring every few months for a few days at a time. I hope you get some answers!

[my3princes]

Good news...I survived a night of bartending by myself. It's been a long time since I was on my own behind the bar. Thankfully I remembered most things.

Chris and the boys visited his mother. Chris' niece was there was her 3 kids. Chris said one of the babies is the fattest kid he has EVER seen. He doesn't think the kid will ever walk :eek:

[bear74]

Fun! I hope she enjoys them both. I know Terra does.



Yeah, mine's been for years, but then it also has the benefit of only occuring every few months for a few days at a time. I hope you get some answers!

mine is only a day or so of real intense pain then nothing. At first the Dr thought it was my Gall Bladder due to the location of the pain. But the US was negative the Hida Scan was normal, the CT of the Abdomen was normal. The brilliant ER Dr from sat 2 weeks ago thinks its a peptic ulcer. Me not so sure as because the location seems wrong for the pain. Also it is not constant and does not always follow eating.

[Blueeyes101817]

Well I spent the night finishing a new book--it is nicholas sparks' new one--the last song..I borrowed it from a teacher I work with and apparently it is being made into a movie--i loved it! but now im headed to bed :) goodnight all!

[my3princes]

I can't believe that I'm up :sad2: I went to bed early last night and even fell asleep...that was until Chris came in an hour later banging around and turning on all the lights. Apparently the air conditioner (window unit) in our room decided to quit working during the hour that I was sleeping. He was trying to get it going, to no avail. After he finally came to bed he got up again and turned the lights back on as he hadn't plugged anything else into the outlet to make sure that it was working. Yep, the outlet worked, but still not the air conditioner. I'm not sure what happened, but we did have a very bad lightning storm last night so maybe that had something to do with it. As he finally settled down and we tried to get to sleep I thought I smelled something electrical getting hot. Apparently it was my imagination because Chris got up to check, but couldn't find anything and the house is still standing this morning. By this time I was awake and the room was hot. I think I about dozed off again when Colby came in with a bad tummy ache. We moved him to the futon in our room and got him set up with a bucket and a drink. Of course he had a hard time going back to sleep, but eventually he managed and he's resting peacefully now. I think I managed about 3 hours sleep in total and I am not at all happy to be up. I'll have to check in here around 7 AM to see if Colby is going to school or not. I may need to cut my morning short and get home to take care of him. I do know that I'll be wanting a big old nap by late morning. Heck staying awake those first few hours at work could prove challenging today.

[Tammi67]

I hope Colby is doing better this morning, Deb.

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

[tinknme]

Deb hope Colby is feeling better!

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[Blueeyes101817]

good morning!

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

Deb - I hope Colby is feeling better this morning.

I came home from work last night without going to rehearsal because of a tummy ache. It is still hanging on this morning. :confused: I am wondering if it is something I ate yesterday or if I am getting sick?? I cannot get sick!

One week from tonight we leave!!

[Tammi67]

No, Elin! You can't get sick!!! :wizard:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Deb hope Colby is feeling better!

Ditto! :wizard:

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

Deb - I hope Colby is feeling better this morning.

I came home from work last night without going to rehearsal because of a tummy ache. It is still hanging on this morning. :confused: I am wondering if it is something I ate yesterday or if I am getting sick?? I cannot get sick!

One week from tonight we leave!!

Well, if you are going to be sick it would be better to get it over with NOW! I hope you are feeling better soon!! :wizard:

I am definitely not any worse than I was, so maybe my throat is just because we went from 90 degrees to 60 degrees in 24 hours. :confused3 If I am getting sick it is viral, because I am on the doxycycline for my gimpy eye.

Can't wait to meet "my" new baby later today! :banana:
Hopefully Princess will not be a demon all afternoon.

[my3princes]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

Deb - I hope Colby is feeling better this morning.

I came home from work last night without going to rehearsal because of a tummy ache. It is still hanging on this morning. :confused: I am wondering if it is something I ate yesterday or if I am getting sick?? I cannot get sick!

One week from tonight we leave!!

:wizard::wizard:That you aren't getting sick (though it would be better now than at Disney :rolleyes:)

Ditto! :wizard:



Well, if you are going to be sick it would be better to get it over with NOW! I hope you are feeling better soon!! :wizard:

I am definitely not any worse than I was, so maybe my throat is just because we went from 90 degrees to 60 degrees in 24 hours. :confused3 If I am getting sick it is viral, because I am on the doxycycline for my gimpy eye.

Can't wait to meet "my" new baby later today! :banana:
Hopefully Princess will not be a demon all afternoon.

I had a scratchy throat recently that turned out to be nothing. Allergies maybe?:confused3


Colby woke up tummy ache free :cool1::cool1: He said he felt fine, ate breakfast and headed off to school. Now hopefully I can get some sleep. Chris said that he didn't sleep well either. I wonder why :rolleyes:

[Glynis]

Deb - I'm so glad that Colby is feeling better! Hopefully you can work in a nap this morning.

Elin - I second the idea that if you are going to be sick, now is a better time than at Disney, however, we'll hope it's just something you ate yesterday!

Elizabeth - Good luck with Princess today! Can't wait to hear about the new baby!!!

It was a crazy night here. Timothy has gotten so used to waking up several times a night, and we are trying to get that to stop. He started crying at 11:45 p.m., and didn't stop until 1:30 a.m. I went into his room a couple of times to pat his back and try to settle him down, but it was tough. I hate letting him cry it out, but I know it has to be done. Once he finally went to sleep, he slept until 7:15 a.m. Hopefully tonight won't be as bad.

Not much on tap here, today. Timothy and I will hang around the house this morning. At 4:30 I get to go to the Middle School for Katie's first parent/teacher conference. I'm not too concerned about it as I've been tracking her grades on the computer and it looks like she has straight A's at this point. Her math grade may dip after today, but not lower than a B+. I'm really proud of how hard she has been working.

Later tonight I get to go to my first pack meeting as a Webelos leader. Jacob is excited about that! Should be fun! I need to sew some patches onto his shirt, so that will take up some time this morning.

Have a great day, everyone!

[my3princes]

Deb - I'm so glad that Colby is feeling better! Hopefully you can work in a nap this morning.

Elin - I second the idea that if you are going to be sick, now is a better time than at Disney, however, we'll hope it's just something you ate yesterday!

Elizabeth - Good luck with Princess today! Can't wait to hear about the new baby!!!

It was a crazy night here. Timothy has gotten so used to waking up several times a night, and we are trying to get that to stop. He started crying at 11:45 p.m., and didn't stop until 1:30 a.m. I went into his room a couple of times to pat his back and try to settle him down, but it was tough. I hate letting him cry it out, but I know it has to be done. Once he finally went to sleep, he slept until 7:15 a.m. Hopefully tonight won't be as bad.

Not much on tap here, today. Timothy and I will hang around the house this morning. At 4:30 I get to go to the Middle School for Katie's first parent/teacher conference. I'm not too concerned about it as I've been tracking her grades on the computer and it looks like she has straight A's at this point. Her math grade may dip after today, but not lower than a B+. I'm really proud of how hard she has been working.

Later tonight I get to go to my first pack meeting as a Webelos leader. Jacob is excited about that! Should be fun! I need to sew some patches onto his shirt, so that will take up some time this morning.

Have a great day, everyone!

Hang tough Glynis. Colby was the only one that we let cry it out and it took 2 entire weeks before he finally got it. He is now our best sleeper :hug: Enjoy being a Webelos leader. I've been there and done that and had a lot of fun along the way. It ended up being quite time consuming though :confused3 Chris is doing Tiger Scouts with Colby as I know if I start I'll get sucked right back in. I have such a hard time saying "no":rolleyes1

[mommykds]

Elin,
Oh no! Hope it goes away fast.

Glynis,
Good luck with Timothy. My Daniel was like that but it took a long time for him to sleep through the night.

Deb,
Glad Colby's doing well this morning.

Elizabeth,
Have fun meeting your new baby!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

My baby has arrived safely!! :goodvibes:dance3::cheer2::cool1::banana:

She weighs 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and Momboss and Baby are both doing well! At this point it is the plan for me to bring Princess to the hospital later today. :)

[my3princes]

My baby has arrived safely!! :goodvibes:dance3::cheer2::cool1::banana:

She weighs 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and Momboss and Baby are both doing well! At this point it is the plan for me to bring Princess to the hospital later today. :)

Congratulations on your baby girl :cool1::cool1: What did they name her?

[Tammi67]

Congratulations Elizabeth!

What cute name are you going to come up with for her???

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Congratulations on your baby girl :cool1::cool1: What did they name her?

I will PM her name. :)

Congratulations Elizabeth!

What cute name are you going to come up with for her???

I will have to see her. And hold her. And get to know her a bit before I dub her with a nickname. I never had nicknames in mind for my others - they just happened.

I call DS "Baboo". Sometimes it slips out in public. :rolleyes1

[Tammi67]

I call DS "Baboo". Sometimes it slips out in public. :rolleyes1
I'll have to remember that. ;) :laughing:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I'll have to remember that. ;) :laughing:

:rotfl2: He'll be thrilled.

Yesterday at Improv class they "roasted" each other. Somebody told him he looks like a cross between Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy. :lmao:

The strange/eerie/freaky thing is that after class the instructor told DS that he was worried that DS would take the roast personally and get upset. DS did NOT get upset and the instructor told him he was proud of him. DS says he has never gotten upset at Theater, so the Improv instructor must be SCARY intuitive to know that about DS.

[Tammi67]

:rotfl2: He'll be thrilled.

Yesterday at Improv class they "roasted" each other. Somebody told him he looks like a cross between Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy. :lmao:

The strange/eerie/freaky thing is that after class the instructor told DS that he was worried that DS would take the roast personally and get upset. DS did NOT get upset and the instructor told him he was proud of him. DS says he has never gotten upset at Theater, so the Improv instructor must be SCARY intuitive to know that about DS.
Yes, if DS had red hair he would totally resemble Weasley!

[my3princes]

Elizabeth you'll be super proud of me. I've been picking up shorts and shirts for Chris and the boys for next summer as I stumble across them on clearance. I just put them all in a tote so they'll be ready for our trip next summer :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: I guess I've started packing:lmao: I still need to find matching shirts for a bunch of shorts that I picked up and I have NO idea what size Colby will need. He seems to be my wild card.