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It sounds like you had a productive day yesterday.

Yes it helps having the other cats around even if I now worry about them.
I'm feeling a little better today so I don't think it is the flu. Probably it was the strawberries I ate yesterday.

We will only stay in the area for two days the 1.September and 2.September. I really hope I get to meet you.
 
Hmmmmm, now you've got me very intrigued and wanting one of those custom spots.

Hahaha... :rolleyes1 I'll save it for you regardless - it's perfect for you.

If I don't get a chance to tell you - have a safe trip and have fun!!! :hug:

It sounds like you had a productive day yesterday.

Yes it helps having the other cats around even if I now worry about them.
I'm feeling a little better today so I don't think it is the flu. Probably it was the strawberries I ate yesterday.

We will only stay in the area for two days the 1.September and 2.September. I really hope I get to meet you.

I hope you are feeling better now Lillian. Lots of rest and kitty cuddle time

I sure hope so to... I will make it work, regardless... It's a once in a lifetime chance to meet eachother - I am not going to miss it! :thumbsup2 Like I told DH the other night - you'll be here those days, so I am not going anywhere. :rolleyes1

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I wish I could say that I was able to accomplish something yesterday... but I didn't. :rolleyes1

I did do my heavy lifting, so that's good.

But then I did nothing else all day long. :eek:

Oh - I wrote up my auctions... but that's it.

I had to pick Alli up from school and take her to a Dr. appt.

Came home... Didn't make dinner...

Alli and I went over to the neighbors and held baby Evie for at least an hour... she is so precious - and she loves us - we are sure of it. ::yes:: I wish I could post the pictures I took - but I cannot. So, you'll just have to trust me that she is adorable!

Today... Well, I have to start my auctions this morning...

And then I am off and running.

BFF and I are having a shopping day... We have not had one since before we went to Disney. And Mother Hubbard's cupboards are BARE!

We plan to hit Gymboree - because I have Gymbucks to use from when BMT were here... Christmas gifts for Thomas. :thumbsup2

Then Trader Joes... I need some of my favorite staples... Bacon... Crunchy almond butter... Boneless/skinless chicken thighs... Alli's veggie wraps.

I know there are other stores we are hitting, but I am not sure which ones... Target... Maybe some clothing stores - BFF has a wedding to go to this weekend.

Allison works today, she asked me to come to town and hang out with her between school and work - so I am going to try to make that happen.

Gus is picking her up after work tonight, and they are going out. So, when she leaves for school this morning - she won't be home the entire day! :scared:

That's about all... No big plans for the weekend... We are planning to hang out and be lazy... Oh - I think I am going to town tomorrow for a manicure with my neighbor. That's about it.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and weekend! Prayers and Pixie Dust to all of you! :grouphug:

D~
 
I'm just getting caught up with your trip report. It seems like real life is interfering with my internet life. ;)

That was nice to have "one on one" time in the lazy river with Victoria. She probably loved it, too. :) I didn't get to spend a lot of "one on one" time with our youngest until the older ones had moved on to college or on their own. At first she was a little overwhelmed with the extra attention. ;) But then we ended up loving all that extra time together.

The monorail is great when it works and a nightmare when it doesn't. From the few hints you dropped, I would guess that you had a bad experience. :worried:
 
Hope you have a great weekend D!!

Miss you!!! I think you need to take a weekend off to come over and show me how to sew.. just sayin.. I have several things i need made and i have no idea HOW TO!
 

I hope you accomplish everything you have planned for today.

Thanks for reminding me about the auction. I had to go on Facebook and check why I haven't seen it. Then I realized that it haven't started yet.

Thanks for thinking about me :hug: I'm feeling much better. I'm still sad and it was not fun having fish for dinner yesterday and then remember that no one was meowing because they wanted fish. The only cat really interested in fish was Terkina.

Meeting you next year will be once in a life time. So I really hope we can get it work.
 
Okay, I have to say, I was avoiding your TR this week since I've been back cause I just haven't had much time.....:sad2:

But it's my four day weekend so i am gonna try to catch up some around here, finish unpacking :crazy2: (what, I had to work all week!) :rotfl2:, clean up the house (there are disney toys EVERYWHERE!!!!).............so I came to start with you~ :goodvibes

I can't even remember everything, I was so far behind! But, I have to say I am super jealous of the water park pics! We don't have a single one, and we went THREE DAYS!!!!!! (there was not a photopass photographer to be seen) BOO!!! I didn't want to take the camera because there would be no one to watch it (Mom and Frank decided not to go to the waterparks) and our phones suck for photos.

I LOVE the bags you have made, of course! You are so talented!!!!! Someday, i will have one!!!!!

Allison and Gus do make an adorable couple......:cheer2:

Okay, I know that i am forgetting TONS! but now that our trip is done, i should have some more time to read about everyone else's! And I may start a TR at some point.....I just have to figure out how to do everything!!! hahahaha (computer iliterate.....) :scratchin
 
D, sorry I'm a bit behind (I've not posted on FB, but my mom is quite ill). I love the Donald bag, and I love the pics of you and V on the Lazy River.

That was very sweet of Santos to bring his family and for you to meet his adorable baby. :)

Oh the monorail...I know you and it don't get along (nor do we...we rode it twice this past trip but we got lucky for the most part).

Oh and Mark got a part-time job today. Do you want to know where? Wait for it....wait for it.....



















































TARGET!
 
Hope your shopping trip went well. So far out weekend plans are going to ruined by some rain, but it will be a lazy day instead. I'm all for that. We have been too busy and just need it.
Have a wonderful weekend!
 
I'm just getting caught up with your trip report. It seems like real life is interfering with my internet life.

That was nice to have "one on one" time in the lazy river with Victoria. She probably loved it, too. I didn't get to spend a lot of "one on one" time with our youngest until the older ones had moved on to college or on their own. At first she was a little overwhelmed with the extra attention. But then we ended up loving all that extra time together.

The monorail is great when it works and a nightmare when it doesn't. From the few hints you dropped, I would guess that you had a bad experience.

I know the feeling Sue! Life has been crazy busy here!

It was so much fun to spend that time with her! We both enjoyed it very much. Sadly - there is only a year difference between my girls, so I will only get one year of one on one time with her... and she will probably be working and doing school. I look forward to whatever time I can get with my girls! :lovestruc

Exactly... Yah - the Monorail doesn't like me at all. I am not sure what I ever did to it? :confused3

Hope you have a great weekend D!!

Miss you!!! I think you need to take a weekend off to come over and show me how to sew.. just sayin.. I have several things i need made and i have no idea HOW TO!

Thanks!!! You too!

Hahahaha... It's MUCH easier if you come HERE. :stir: It's not that easy to pack up my machines and move them. But you know I'd be happy to teach you. :hug:

Is there any way to commission you to make a bag for my daughter's 13th b-day?

Hi there! And welcome!!! I am very happy to have you here! :) Sadly, I am not allowed to discuss my business on The Dis...

I hope you accomplish everything you have planned for today.

Thanks for reminding me about the auction. I had to go on Facebook and check why I haven't seen it. Then I realized that it haven't started yet.

Thanks for thinking about me I'm feeling much better. I'm still sad and it was not fun having fish for dinner yesterday and then remember that no one was meowing because they wanted fish. The only cat really interested in fish was Terkina.

Meeting you next year will be once in a life time. So I really hope we can get it work.

Awww.... :hug: I hope the days get easier on you, I know they will. When we lost our Rufus, it was awful! So, I do understand your grief. It will take time. :grouphug:

We will make it work! For sure!

Okay, I have to say, I was avoiding your TR this week since I've been back cause I just haven't had much time.....

But it's my four day weekend so i am gonna try to catch up some around here, finish unpacking what, I had to work all week!)clean up the house (there are disney toys EVERYWHERE!!!!).............so I came to start with you~

I can't even remember everything, I was so far behind! But, I have to say I am super jealous of the water park pics! We don't have a single one, and we went THREE DAYS!!!!!! (there was not a photopass photographer to be seen) BOO!!! I didn't want to take the camera because there would be no one to watch it (Mom and Frank decided not to go to the waterparks) and our phones suck for photos.

I LOVE the bags you have made, of course! You are so talented!!!!! Someday, i will have one!!!!!

Allison and Gus do make an adorable couple......

Okay, I know that i am forgetting TONS! but now that our trip is done, i should have some more time to read about everyone else's! And I may start a TR at some point.....I just have to figure out how to do everything!!! hahahaha (computer iliterate.....)

Hahaha... Thanks for stopping by Raina... I know it's so hard to come back after a trip. :lovestruc I loved seeing most of your pictures on FB (I don't think I saw all of them though?) - it looks like you all had so much fun!!!

Thanks... I think Alli and Gus are so cute together too. :wizard: It makes me so happy to see them so happy together.

I look forward to you starting a TR! Please let me know if you do. I am notorious for falling behind, but I try to pop in everywhere when I can. :thumbsup2

Have fun shopping. Hope your week in great.
Liz

Thanks Liz! You too!

D, sorry I'm a bit behind (I've not posted on FB, but my mom is quite ill). I love the Donald bag, and I love the pics of you and V on the Lazy River.

That was very sweet of Santos to bring his family and for you to meet his adorable baby.

Oh the monorail...I know you and it don't get along (nor do we...we rode it twice this past trip but we got lucky for the most part).

Oh and Mark got a part-time job today. Do you want to know where? Wait for it....wait for it.....

TARGET!

Hahaha! Congratulations Mark!!! So, what was he hired to do? Is he seasonal?

I am sorry to hear about your mom... I completely missed that. Many hugs to you and your family, I plan to stop by your TR this morning so I can see what is going on. Just know you are in our prayers Kathy. :grouphug:

Hope your shopping trip went well. So far out weekend plans are going to ruined by some rain, but it will be a lazy day instead. I'm all for that. We have been too busy and just need it.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Thanks - it did. I have no idea what the weather is going to be like here. :confused3 I never watch the news anymore, and I think I am a much better person for it. There is just so much bad stuff in the world - I don't want to know about it. I hope you have a great weekend thoug. :thumbsup2

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Well, I did Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred yesterday - Level 3... It was a great workout - I sweated my behind off. :rolleyes1

Then I got ready... Prepped my auctions... So, at 10am, all I had to do was hit "post" and I could run out the door. :thumbsup2 Which is exactly what I did.

BFF and I did a few things at her house before we left. We were getting a late start on our day anyways, so I told her that I could grocery shop another time...

We went to the mall instead. I realized on the way to her house that my Gymbucks expired last week... But I had a coupon for an additional 20% off my purchase, and with their sale going on - I was still happy with what I was able to get Thomas for Christmas. Myrthe saw an outfit she loved when she was here, and it was still full price... I was able to get him a bunch of outfits from this line, and it was only $50... I am pretty happy with that. When BMT were here, Myrthe told me that Brian just LOVED all the Gymbo outfits we sent last Christmas for Thomas - and he always dressed Thomas in them... It warmed my heart to know they were used well. :lovestruc Might as well continue the tradition. LOL

Then we headed to Victoria's Secret... I finally purchased myself a pair of Boyfriend sweatpants... I've been wanting a pair of these in a bad way since I got Alli a pair for her birthday last year... They are so cute on her and look so comfy. So, I finally got a pair of my own - in a size SMALL!!!!! :woohoo: Now, don't get too excited... They run incredibly HUGE... But it was exciting for me anyways. And now that I know what size I wear - I can go on to Ebay and hopefully find them cheaper if I want another pair.

Hmmm... Where did we go after that?

Oh yah - Trader Joes... I really wish they would open one of these in the south metro... It's so far to go to get to one, so I always have to stock up when I go, because I don't know when I am going to get to go again. I purchased a TON of stuff there...

Then we went back to BFF's house... She is notorious for buying things in smaller sizes if she finds a good deal. Well, she has been organizing her room this week and filled an entire xl space bag full of clothes in size Med and size 10 for me to try on... So, I went through that bag, and picked out several items to try on... I think I ended up with 5 pair of jeans and a bunch of tees... All of it NWT! Seriously! Brand NEW stuff! All of the jeans are still a smidge too tight - but now I don't have to buy any clothes for my next size down! This makes me soooooo happy!!!! These are just loaners though - I promised I would give them back when I outgrew them. :wizard: BFF saved the day again! I just :lovestruc her!!!

After that - it was off to pick the girls up from school. I promised Alli I would go sit with her and kill some time between school and work for her. So, we went grocery shopping.

I dropped her off at work and did my Target shopping at my own store. I actually did some couponing this time around. My total started at $198 and I paid $124. Not too bad. We were OUT of everything though - the last real shopping trip I'd done was way before our trip in August. So, I was beyond overdue.

V and I came home... Put away groceries... Had dinner... Watched movies.

Gus picked Alli up from work at 9:30 and brought her home. I sure like that kid. :thumbsup2 After they got here, we all finished watching Cool Runnings together... We went to bed and Alli n' Gus stayed up and watched a movie she'd purchased at work. I have no idea what time Gus left? But I know Alli slept on the couch last night, because she is still there this morning. It wouldn't surprise me if he just left because she fell asleep... She had been up since 4:30 yesterday morning. :eek:

Wow... That was JUST yesterday... If any of you actually read all of that - I commend you! :laughing:

Today... The only plans I have are to end my auction this morning and a manicure with my neighbor this afternoon. I plan to be lazy all day long otherwise.

I hope you all have an amazing day today!!! Prayers and good thoughts to all of you! :grouphug:

D~
 
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Congratulations on getting a pair of Boyfriend sweatpants in size Small.
Sounds like you had a good shopping day yesterday.
Congratulations on your auctions. Looks like you got a lot of money for the bags.
 
I'm sad I've not been here. Someday when I get a new phone, it might actually have a battery that lasts and apps might work. Anyway, looks like things are going well for you. Hope you had a great trip!! I am at week 33, expecting a boy this time. Now it's that uncomfortable time. And I just can't wait until he arrives!!
 
I have finally caught up. Glad you got the boyfriend sweats.

I have been going through Disney blues too. Not having a trip till 2018 is hard and that one is to Disneyland. Mo reminded me of all the changes happening, so something to look forward to. We probably won't be back to wdw till 2022. We were just discussing which rides we would like to see them replace. I downloaded all our mm photos yesterday so I will probably start a TR soon.

Have a good day.
 
Hi D~

I am trying to get on the DIS an hour each day now. I've been avoiding it since I spend hours once I'm here. Can't do that any more! So, I haven't read one smidgen of your TR, but will slowly read the back log. I did enjoy all your posts on FB about your trip and your bags and your auction though.

I do miss "talking" to my good friends here on the DIS, though, so I am looking forward to getting back in the swing. Sounds like you had a great day of shopping. (Is it bad that I have no idea what boyfriend sweats are??? I'm so out of it! HaHa! But congrats on the size small!!!) With Dan working such long hours, we don't eat together very much, so our cupboards are pretty bare as well. I don't even want to think about how much I'll spend when I re-stock everything.

Sounds like a nice weekend of movies and family. The best kind! I'll be back to read later. Meanwhile, have a wonderful day today and know that I've missed you!
 
Hey there!

How did your nails come out?!? What movies did you watch? Yay on new clothes!
 
I am BACK!!! I see that I only missed two actual TR updates. :cool1: I am SO glad you take your report slowly! :thumbsup2 Forgive me, but I did not try to catch up on your daily comings and goings while I was away. :rolleyes1

Typhoon Lagoon! :hyper: Looks like you ladies had a blast! We LOVED Blizzard Beach. Disney just knows how to do things right, don't they? We found that out for sure on the cruise. Brian even commented on how Disney just does things up so wonderfully. We are fans for life! :goodvibes

Okay, now I will start to follow your daily posts again... :surfweb:
 
Congratulations on getting a pair of Boyfriend sweatpants in size Small.
Sounds like you had a good shopping day yesterday.
Congratulations on your auctions. Looks like you got a lot of money for the bags.

Thanks Lillian... I was pretty excited about it.

We had a great shopping day and I am pleased with the outcome of my auctions. :thumbsup2

I hope you are doing well. :hug:

I'm sad I've not been here. Someday when I get a new phone, it might actually have a battery that lasts and apps might work. Anyway, looks like things are going well for you. Hope you had a great trip!! I am at week 33, expecting a boy this time. Now it's that uncomfortable time. And I just can't wait until he arrives!!

Thanks for stopping by - I've missed you! Wow - I cannot believe you are at 33 weeks already!!! You must be so excited! I cannot wait to hear about the little guy - I hope you'll show us pictures after you have him. :thumbsup2

I have finally caught up. Glad you got the boyfriend sweats.

I have been going through Disney blues too. Not having a trip till 2018 is hard and that one is to Disneyland. Mo reminded me of all the changes happening, so something to look forward to. We probably won't be back to wdw till 2022. We were just discussing which rides we would like to see them replace. I downloaded all our mm photos yesterday so I will probably start a TR soon.

Have a good day.

Welcome home. It's so hard not having a trip... It's all I can do to get on here every day. I know I have a TR to write though - so I must press on.

If you start a TR, please let me know... I'll try to follow along - sadly - we know how good I am at doing that. :flower3:

Hi D~

I am trying to get on the DIS an hour each day now. I've been avoiding it since I spend hours once I'm here. Can't do that any more! So, I haven't read one smidgen of your TR, but will slowly read the back log. I did enjoy all your posts on FB about your trip and your bags and your auction though.

I do miss "talking" to my good friends here on the DIS, though, so I am looking forward to getting back in the swing. Sounds like you had a great day of shopping. (Is it bad that I have no idea what boyfriend sweats are??? I'm so out of it! HaHa! But congrats on the size small!!!) With Dan working such long hours, we don't eat together very much, so our cupboards are pretty bare as well. I don't even want to think about how much I'll spend when I re-stock everything.

Sounds like a nice weekend of movies and family. The best kind! I'll be back to read later. Meanwhile, have a wonderful day today and know that I've missed you!

Hi Lois! It's great to see you - thank you for taking the time to stop by, that means a lot to me. :hug: We all miss you very much!

Hopefully your life slows down a little bit after all of this renovating. And you'll get to spend more time with Dan.

Hey there!

How did your nails come out?!? What movies did you watch? Yay on new clothes!

Hi Mo... Nails came out OK... They are what I wanted, but they are also a little "meh"...

I can't even remember which movies we watched. LOL

I am BACK!!! I see that I only missed two actual TR updates. I am SO glad you take your report slowly! Forgive me, but I did not try to catch up on your daily comings and goings while I was away.

Typhoon Lagoon! Looks like you ladies had a blast! We LOVED Blizzard Beach. Disney just knows how to do things right, don't they? We found that out for sure on the cruise. Brian even commented on how Disney just does things up so wonderfully. We are fans for life!

Okay, now I will start to follow your daily posts again...

Welcome home!!! No worries about catching up... However - you might want to go back to page 23 to read my daily post... There's some interesting news there. :scratchin

We did have so much fun at the water parks - really a must do in the summer! Disney does do everying up right - for sure!

It sound like you had a wonderful trip... Welcome home!

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I've been scarce... I know... Sorry about that. I have no explanation - other than a bad case of the Disney blues... It's still very hard for me to come here when there isn't a trip in my future.

So, I am pressing on with other things in my life...

I did go get my nails done with my neighbor the other day... It was a lot of fun. I really wanted a Halloween theme, but I think I should have stuck with the orange/black - and not done the spiderweb... My nail guy even knew they were bad, and asked if I wanted to keep them on. They are sort-of fun - so I kept them, but now I kind of wished I wouldn't have. Oh well.

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Otherwise - our weekend was very lazy and boring.

Gus came over a few times...

We went over to the neighbor's a few times to hold her precious, precious baby Evie... I am in love... I really want to make her a onesie in every size available that says "I love my neighbor..." Hahaha... Because I know she does! ::yes:: Every time we go over there, she is like a little sack of potatoes, and falls right to sleep on us - I could cuddle her all day long!

I've been working in my sewing room every day...

And I am still working out, doing my normal every day stuff... Heavy lifting and 30 Day Shred. Allison commented yesterday that I am looking smaller again... So, hopefully I am out of this rut.

The girls are now off of school for the next 5 days for MEA weekend... And Alli was able to get most of these days off of work, as well. She needs them badly - I can see her burning out. She has no time for anything... Between school, homework, work, photoshoots, editing the pictures and Gus... She just doesn't have any time for herself.

So, rather than let her rest today... We are going to the MOA. Hehehe... Seriously - she wanted to. Gus is meeting us there after he gets off of work, then I think they are going to ditch me. ::yes:: I might be able to bribe them with lunch first though?

Then I'll come back home and work a little bit.

So, see... Nothing really exciting going on.

I hope all of you are doing wonderful! Prayers and good thoughts to all of you! :grouphug:

D~
 
I'm so glad to see you back on the DIS. I've missed you :hug:
I'm doing well, but yesterday my oldest cat suddenly started to search for Terkina who his gone. Both the cats eat very little. That's not a god thing.

Sounds like you had a good weekend even if you have the Disney blues. I hope it will help a little to relive your last trip when writing your trip report. :hug:
 
I adore the nails!!! I really think they are cute!!!
mine are sparkly PURPLE! this really A-MAZ-ING Avon person gifted me this perfect purple color. which i am going to need to make an order from her SOON!!


So then the Disney blues.. I get this. we all have it. terribly..


So let's talk aboot the road trip you mentioned on Connie's report!!!! i mean COME on how fun would that be?!?! I can just imagine :drive:
 


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