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You have a lot of trips planned and they won't be cheap. It's a good thing you can make bags and do some auctions to get money for all your trips.

You look great :cool1:

My grandma want to take care of my cats while I'm in the USA. But she got shocked when she heard that we are gone for over a month. I told her I could have the cats in a cattery. But she wanted to have them. We haven't booked any hotels yet or a car. The car I'm waiting for a good deal to come up. The hotels I'm not sure if we want to book all our hotel nights. It was so nice to just decide that now we want to stop for the night, on our last road trip. But maybe we HAVE TO book our hotels in advance since we are traveling in late August this time and I'm suspecting that there will be a lot of travelers at that time of year.
 
You will love Mt Rushmore. We have gone two times and loved it both times. There is so much to do around there.
 
That's a lot of trips planned. Glad that Alli's swelling has not returned. Now let's hope the rest of her recovery goes fast. Look at that waistline!!! You truly are an inspiration. LOVED the update!! Lots of Auctions??? That is so exciting for us, but lots of work for you.
Little news on my brothers house: the insurance company approved the budget for repairs. The next step is waiting for the contractor to order the supplies and get moving on the repairs.
Have a great day. Continued prayers for Alli (and you all).
 
You look great! I did read your blog. Trying to get some focus. I'm following a low carb plan, but I am stuck where I always get stuck. Someone was saying the last ten pounds is always so hard. It is my last 20! I always hover around 25-30 pounds too heavy. Then, I can get down ten, but not twenty more. My body just doesn't like it there :rotfl2:. I'm focusing on my exercise now. It has been lacking, to say the least. I love how you look. Healthy!!!
 

you will be the seasoned traveler!

Love ya.

Ha! As long as I can pay for all of it. LOL LOve you too!

I LOVE the updates!!!
Epcot has turned into a favorite of ours! and a adore the PP photographers! YAY for meeting Chiara! That's fantastic!!!

Did i say i love your outfit? Especially the sunglasses!

YAY for Aker-RUSH. Good times! Fun to walk in before crowds!!!

I know you have a ton of PP... Just sitting PATIENTLY waiting to see them all!

Yes - it was awesome to finally meet her!

Hehehe... I did love that outfit too - but man, everyone had that shirt. I guess they thought it was cute too?

It was really nice to walk in before the crowds - we've never done that in Epcot before.

I've posted one of each of them on FB already - months ago. :thumbsup2 I think. LOL

Glad Allison is feeling better. Can't wait for the rest of the Epcot updates. We were there the SAME day! I do remember it being pretty hot. I can't remember where we where and when but I know we went to Le Cellier for lunch around noon ish.

Me too... It's been pretty stressful for her this week, and only going to get worse with finals today and tomorrow.

I wish we would have met up while we were there - that bums me out now. Next time!

Wow, that is a lot of trips. You look great. Keep up the great work. I am really glad that Alli's swelling hasn't come back.

We had an orthodontic appointment for Chelsea. She needs headgear and the braces. So, in 2 weeks, she will be getting those on. Then Marissa, has been having jaw issues, so she needs a device. $800 and insurance doesn't cover it. So, it appears much of my trip planning is going into their mouths right now.

I know! Yikes! It's pretty scary!

Thanks!

Oh yikes on the braces... They are so expensive! I am so sorry that it's eating into your trip planning. :hug:

You have a lot of trips planned and they won't be cheap. It's a good thing you can make bags and do some auctions to get money for all your trips.

You look great

My grandma want to take care of my cats while I'm in the USA. But she got shocked when she heard that we are gone for over a month. I told her I could have the cats in a cattery. But she wanted to have them. We haven't booked any hotels yet or a car. The car I'm waiting for a good deal to come up. The hotels I'm not sure if we want to book all our hotel nights. It was so nice to just decide that now we want to stop for the night, on our last road trip. But maybe we HAVE TO book our hotels in advance since we are traveling in late August this time and I'm suspecting that there will be a lot of travelers at that time of year.

LOL - well, hopefully I can make enough bags to cover all of these trips, and people don't get sick of my stuff in the process. ::yes::

Thanks you!

I hope you are able to find a good place for your cats while you are here - then you won't have to worry about them. Yay for pricing everything and getting ready to book - it won't be long now! I am very excited for you! If you need any help finding places, let me know.

You will love Mt Rushmore. We have gone two times and loved it both times. There is so much to do around there.

I am excited to go there and spend some time with the family - it should be a good trip.

That's a lot of trips planned. Glad that Alli's swelling has not returned. Now let's hope the rest of her recovery goes fast. Look at that waistline!!! You truly are an inspiration. LOVED the update!! Lots of Auctions??? That is so exciting for us, but lots of work for you.
Little news on my brothers house: the insurance company approved the budget for repairs. The next step is waiting for the contractor to order the supplies and get moving on the repairs.
Have a great day. Continued prayers for Alli (and you all).

I hope so too!

Thanks! I am happy that I am seeing a bit of progress again. It's been such a struggle.

Yes, lots of auctions... I hope to begin working on them in the next few weeks - I have a few large orders coming up, and a side order on my schedule - once I finish those, I will be free to start on auction stuff.

Glad to hear that they are moving forward on your brother's house - I sure hope they are doing OK and are able to move back in asap! Keep me updated please, they have been in our prayers.

I hope you have a great day as well.

You look great! I did read your blog. Trying to get some focus. I'm following a low carb plan, but I am stuck where I always get stuck. Someone was saying the last ten pounds is always so hard. It is my last 20! I always hover around 25-30 pounds too heavy. Then, I can get down ten, but not twenty more. My body just doesn't like it there I'm focusing on my exercise now. It has been lacking, to say the least. I love how you look. Healthy!!!

Thank you! I guess that's why I keep my focus on my size rather than my weight - I don't care if my weight stalls out, as long as I look good. :rotfl2: I am also a firm believer on staying where your body feels comfortable... Maybe your body needs that extra 10lbs - even if you think it doesn't? Just keep chugging along thoug - it will all fall into place the way it's supposed to. :hug:

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I am running a bit behind schedule this morning... The girls were up late studying - which is NOT what Allison needs now - she needs her sleep. So, we all overslept this morning.

I am trying hard to just churn out this quick set of replies/update, so I can lift weights and get up to my sewing room.

Yesterday was a Target day... but it was a Tuesday - so I was stuck working on freight all day instead of my book area (which I love)... Sigh. They have me on next Tues too... Sigh again. But then my electronics team lead sounds like he is pulling for me to be back on Mondays - so we'll see how that goes?

Today, both girls have finals... It sounds like Allison isn't taking all of them, which means she will have to make them up soon... She is so stressed right now. Trying to keep things as non-stressful as I can for her, but it's not going so well with everything she has going on.

Today, I am back to work in my sewing room. This week's order is quite large, and I am certian I won't get it all done - so I will be pulling some weekends/evenings to finish it up. You all know how I hate having things like this hanging over my head. So, let's pray I can finish it up asap and get it out to it's new home. :thumbsup2

I hope you all have a wonderful day! Prayers and good thoughts go out to all of you! :grouphug:

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can't wait to see your new creation!

Yes you did post them on facebook.. Not the same as seeing them here with a story!
 
It's important that Alli isn't stressed so she can get well soon.

I hope you get a lot done in your sewing room so that the bag you are working on get finished sooner than you think.

I will let you know if I need any help finding places. We need to find a place to sleep in Bloomington when we are meeting you.
 
Hi D~! I've been slowly making my way around the DIS catching up with everyone. I took about a month off after my December trip due to craziness at work and also some Disney blues since I don't have another trip planned right now.

But I'm back now and I'm pretty sure your TR was the last one I needed to catch up on. I kind of saved it for last because I knew it would take me a while to read. I didn't want to skip over the daily updates!
 
I love your Minnie Mouse ensemble. I think it is my favorite of all your outfits. :)

Maine and Mt Rushmore are in opposite directions. ;)
 
can't wait to see your new creation!

Yes you did post them on facebook.. Not the same as seeing them here with a story!

Yes, I just realized I haven't posted a bag here in ages... I will try to catch up on that over the next few days.

LOL I know... I am trying.

It's important that Alli isn't stressed so she can get well soon.

I hope you get a lot done in your sewing room so that the bag you are working on get finished sooner than you think.

I will let you know if I need any help finding places. We need to find a place to sleep in Bloomington when we are meeting you.

I know - I wish it wasn't so stressful for her. After today, hopefully she is less stressed.

Me too - it's quite crazy... I am working hard though.

When Suzi and Mo came, we stayed at Country Inn and Suites in Bloomington - it is right across from the mall - I will see if I can find the link for you... It was a very nice hotel - nothing fancy, but clean, affordable and close to the MoA - I would recommend staying there, and I am sure they would too.

http://www.countryinns.com/bloomington-hotel-mn-55425/mnbloomi

Hi D~! I've been slowly making my way around the DIS catching up with everyone. I took about a month off after my December trip due to craziness at work and also some Disney blues since I don't have another trip planned right now.

But I'm back now and I'm pretty sure your TR was the last one I needed to catch up on. I kind of saved it for last because I knew it would take me a while to read. I didn't want to skip over the daily updates!

Ariana!!! Hi!!!! It's been too long! Sadly - I've fallen behind in all of your TR/PTRs... :( And I have yet to visit your newest one - but I thank you for your PM to invite me, it was my hope to get over there this week, but it's not looking promising, as I am swamped in my sewing room and transporting the girls everywhere. I will try to stop in and say hi this mornign though.

Thanks for taking the time to catch up - nothing exciting is happening here - so feel free to just jump in where you can. :lovestruc

I love your Minnie Mouse ensemble. I think it is my favorite of all your outfits.

Maine and Mt Rushmore are in opposite directions.

Thanks Sue! I loved that one too... but man do those shorts look goofy on me. LOL I think I need to find new white shorts this year.

LOL _ Yes, yes they are... But Mt. Rushmore is at least driving distance for us. :thumbsup2

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Nothing exciting here - yet again...

I worked all day in my sewing room... Took a late lunch and picked up the girls.

Came back home and worked.

Gus came over and stayed for dinner and for a while after. He even helped me make dinner - I like it when he offers to help out. :thumbsup2

Today is the last day of finals for the girls, and they get out of school early... However, Allison is going to have to go in at another time to do her chemistry final - she did not feel prepared for it after missing most of the last week of school.

So, I will work out right away this morning...

Immediately go upstairs and work as long as I can...

Go get the girls...

Come home...

Work some more...

Make dinner (not sure what we are having?)...

And hopefully make enough progress on this weeks' bag that I won't have to go back up to work after dinner.

I am going to try to post some bags today - I just realized that I've been bad about bag posting here on The Dis lately, so I have lots to catch up on. :rolleyes1

I hope you all have an amazing day - prayers and good thoughts go out to all of you! :grouphug:

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I just love how this bag turned out - I really love the color of it!

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I love this one too! I just love the fabrics!

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This one was fun too - I love working on classic Disney themes!

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You all know how I feel about Philharmagic... So this bag was just fun to make!

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Gosh - I love this one too... Sometimes it's really hard for me to send these bags out! ::yes::

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OH OH OH OH!!!!

My favorite fabric is the Evil queen.. It's Beautiful! I can't pick a favorite bag.. as i love them all..

you know that already!!!
 
Thank you for posting all the bags, I was missing that! I love and want them all. :rotfl:

No worries if you don't make it over to my TR. I know how hard it is to keep up on here!
 
That's for posting pictures of all those bags. My favorite is the Minnie and Mickey one. I'm not on Facebook so that's the only way I can see them.
I'm glad your girls' finals are almost done.
My daughter started her new job yesterday. She seems to like it and couldn't stop talking about it. It's perfect for her in that you can't be late. As longs as you work your 7 1/2 hours it doesn't matter when you start. She went in at 7 today because the traffic was so bad yesterday.
All your planned trips sound like fun.
Have a good day.
Liz
 
All the bags looks amazing.

Thank you for the link to the hotel in Bloomington. Do you by any chance know if the prices are at their lowest early in advance or when it gets closer to the date you want to stay there?

I have got a horrible cold. My nose is running all the time. I don't have a fever or feel sick. But it's not fun having a running nose.
 












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