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Oh I could really use a snack from that lovely case tonight! :) After the move today I am exhausted and need something delicious to snack on!

Happy Spring Break MeMom! :)

Thank you, ma'am, and happy home decorating to you!



Bella looks so grown up! She's getting so big!
I really want to get one of those giNORmous carmel apples from Germany, in June. Mmm...

She's almost three. Time really does fly when you are having fun, and she is certainly a lot of fun!



I know it's not as obvious to you because you guys see her all the time, but Bella has really changed! :eek: I hardly even recognize her! Her face looks so much grownier than it did in your TR. She is such a pretty little girl! The party looks like loads of fun too. All the decorations are fantastic, as usual! Great job on the cake too Jill! :thumbsup2

The girls had a good time. It was all very relaxed. All the moms knew each other, and there were only two dads, John and Jonathon, who are very good friends. It was low key and simple and just a very nice afternoon.



Great pictures! What a fun day!

You can really tell that Bella is growing up in those pictures. Wonderful, yet bittersweet for you and Jill, I know.:goodvibes

We had a nice time. Bella loved adding a new outfit - the Ariel skirt - to her wardrobe.

I cherish every age and every stage of a child's life. There are so many new adventures associated with each one. It is fun to watch Brooklynn really begin to learn about the world around her. It is fun to watch Bella's personality develop. She is just a people magnet. She had one of those happy personalities that everyone is drawn to. It was cute to watch all the little girls dressing up and pushing strollers around yesterday.



Hi all!


MeMom & Jill, I hope you don't mind if I hijack for a minute. :)

On May 5th, from 11 am - 2 pm, some Iowa DISers are doing a Give Kids The World fundraiser in Cedar Falls, IA. There's a thread on the Power of 10 - GKTW Events page on the Podcast boards, but if you're near IA and interested please PM me! :thumbsup2

We are now returning to our regularly scheduled MeMom trip report... :surfweb:

Best of everything in your fundraiser! :woohoo:






Bella is just gorgeous! And her big sister is too. :lovestruc What a lovely family!!

I also spy a baby tummy! Too cute!!

We had some big news in my family! My brother & girlfriend (I went with them to WDW in January) got engaged 2 weekends ago! The wedding is January 5th & I am the wedding planner, so I've been busy putting together ideas! I'm also planning my cousin's wedding in September & getting ready to go to Fort Myers, FL for Easter so I've been a bit busy! But it's all fun so I don't mind. :thumbsup2

I hope you have great fun in Alabama!!

Fort Myers! That's a long way from your house! Yay for getting in some Florida time! :cool1:



Like Katie I too spied that cute little baby bump! So exciting to see the pregnancy progressing! I can't wait to see "Jill in bloom" this summer! Bella's party was just adorable and that treasure hunt idea was fabulous! I'm not sure I would have been brave enough to have that sand in my living room though.....
Brooks hair is cute! Whenever she gets it cut like that she looks so very grown up!!!
Enjoy your Sunday evening knowing you don't have to go to school on Monday!

I will probably get a big smile on my face about three o'clock this afternoon! :goodvibes

John was sweating the sand part, too, but it was all good. The girls all enjoyed it, and then Brooklynn and Bella played in it the rest of the day. There is a menagerie of plastic animals in it right now. :laughing:
 
The girls are growing up sooooo much!!!! Brooklynn is such a sweet older sister to help out so much with the party! And Bella looks like she had a great time! I love all of the parts of the theme, it looks like a fabulous party! :goodvibes
 
Looks like another great party! I can't wait until we're all in DIS town and I can attend some of your fabulous parties in person! :upsidedow

Happy Spring Break!!!
 
Great job on the cake too Jill! :thumbsup2

Thanks! I always have fun doing them.

Hi all!


MeMom & Jill, I hope you don't mind if I hijack for a minute. :)

On May 5th, from 11 am - 2 pm, some Iowa DISers are doing a Give Kids The World fundraiser in Cedar Falls, IA. There's a thread on the Power of 10 - GKTW Events page on the Podcast boards, but if you're near IA and interested please PM me! :thumbsup2

We are now returning to our regularly scheduled MeMom trip report... :surfweb:

Wish we really did live in Distown so we could all come out and support such a great cause.

Like Katie I too spied that cute little baby bump! So exciting to see the pregnancy progressing! I can't wait to see "Jill in bloom" this summer! Bella's party was just adorable and that treasure hunt idea was fabulous! I'm not sure I would have been brave enough to have that sand in my living room though.....
Brooks hair is cute! Whenever she gets it cut like that she looks so very grown up!!!
Enjoy your Sunday evening knowing you don't have to go to school on Monday!

Yep, I'll be in full bloom this summer in the crazy Orlando heat. You will be able to find me in the pool for sure this summer!

The girls are growing up sooooo much!!!! Brooklynn is such a sweet older sister to help out so much with the party! And Bella looks like she had a great time! I love all of the parts of the theme, it looks like a fabulous party! :goodvibes

Brooklynn was a big helper getting ready for the party. She is a terrific big sister, Bella and Baby Skippy Jon Jones are lucky to have her looking out for them.
 

What a fun party!! Like everyone else has said, my first thought was "wow - the girls look so much older!"

I love a baby bump picture! Hope you are feeling well Jill!

Happy Birthday Bella!
 
Brooklynn was a big helper getting ready for the party. She is a terrific big sister, Bella and Baby Skippy Jon Jones are lucky to have her looking out for them.

Is that a "working title"???:lmao:


Bella is indeed getting SO BIG.
You alwways have the greatest parties.

I thought the same thing when I saw the sand .... :eek: John Just vacuumed!!!!

When I worked afterschool I had a tight control on glitter... never the last hour... EVER. :rotfl2:


MeMom you are in my kind of mood with the whole John Vacuuming thing and the backside of John. I LOVE IT!!!! :lmao::lmao:
 
Looks like fun was had by all!!

I agree there is one pic of Bella & she looks so much older.

Good job on games, decorations & cake!!:thumbsup2
 
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Happy Birthday Sweet Girl. What a fun party, and I just adore those cute skirts!

Enjoy your spring break! A Sunday with no ounce of dread is awfully nice!
 
Happy Birthday, Bella! I saw the pictures on facebook. I could barely recognize Bella though. I was "No way, that can't be Bella" When did she grow up??!!??

Jill you look fabulous!!
 
That is what Bella named it until April 26th when we find out whether we are having our 3rd princess or a pirate.

That's what I figured. I was wondering if it was Bella or Brooklynn but then again if it was Brooklyn the "working" title might be Glitter, mermaid sparkly baby.
 
That's what I figured. I was wondering if it was Bella or Brooklynn but then again if it was Brooklyn the "working" title might be Glitter, mermaid sparkly baby.

:laughing::rotfl:

I think both girls have changed a lot since the Dec TR pics too! Brooklynn looks older with shorter hair - same thing happened with my DDs. Bella just looks different - older! Not quite as baby-looking any more! What a fun party! You did a great job on the cake and all the fun!

I'm preparing for a sleepover party (in two weeks). Paige hasn't had her party yet (her birthday was 3/24 and we just couldn't find a weekend until mid April!). About 7 9 year old girls will be getting the Purplicious treatment! Sarah is helping with the planning! :rolleyes1
 
Happy Spring Break! :goodvibes I'm counting down until mine which starts on Friday! :thumbsup2

The girls are just adorable! They both look like they've grown up so much!

Great job on the party...looks like a fantastic time was had by all! :yay:
 
Good evening everyone. I have been absent from the boards for a long time. I know Memom has been kind enough to ask for your prayers and I appreciate it. I am sitting in the hospital with my Dad right now. He will most likely not be alive much longer. He is a diabetic and has been on dialysis for a few years. He had a leg amputation last year and just had the other amputated a month ago. He was progressing slowly in rehab, but went downhill 4 days ago. He is in severe heart failure and liver failure. We are making him comfortable. I am asking if you all will pray for him to have peace and for our family. I sometimes do not know if I will cope anymore. Sorry to be a downer, but our family is suffering and we could use all your prayers. I miss being on the dis boards. I just have not had the heart. I did go to WDW when my Dad was moved to rehab and was doing well. My mom told me to go. We enjoyed it, but it was not the same. Memom, thanks for all your kind messages.
 
Good evening everyone. I have been absent from the boards for a long time. I know Memom has been kind enough to ask for your prayers and I appreciate it. I am sitting in the hospital with my Dad right now. He will most likely not be alive much longer. He is a diabetic and has been on dialysis for a few years. He had a leg amputation last year and just had the other amputated a month ago. He was progressing slowly in rehab, but went downhill 4 days ago. He is in severe heart failure and liver failure. We are making him comfortable. I am asking if you all will pray for him to have peace and for our family. I sometimes do not know if I will cope anymore. Sorry to be a downer, but our family is suffering and we could use all your prayers. I miss being on the dis boards. I just have not had the heart. I did go to WDW when my Dad was moved to rehab and was doing well. My mom told me to go. We enjoyed it, but it was not the same. Memom, thanks for all your kind messages.

Oh Cara, I am so sorry for your family's suffering. I will keep your family in my prayers and pray that you will all find peace. Know that many of us will be thinking of you at this very difficult time. God Bless.
 
The girls are growing up sooooo much!!!! Brooklynn is such a sweet older sister to help out so much with the party! And Bella looks like she had a great time! I love all of the parts of the theme, it looks like a fabulous party!

Bella had a lot of fun. She had not had a nap, either, so after no nap and partying hard, she crashed easily Saturday night!



Looks like another great party! I can't wait until we're all in DIS town and I can attend some of your fabulous parties in person!

Happy Spring Break!!!

We don't have as many as we used to. Money is always a factor, and then everyone is too busy with real life to do a lot of partying. We enjoy the ones we have, though.

This morning, I finally get the hint - it really IS spring break! :dance3:



What a fun party!! Like everyone else has said, my first thought was "wow - the girls look so much older!"

I love a baby bump picture! Hope you are feeling well Jill!

Happy Birthday Bella!

Bella's vocabulary is growing by leaps and bounds. She's still a little bit of a girl - so lightweight with such tiny features. I guess she looks more grown-up, since everyone is saying that. I also guess it's good timing, since she's about to have to give her baby spot up for good. ;)




Is that a "working title"???


Bella is indeed getting SO BIG.
You alwways have the greatest parties.

I thought the same thing when I saw the sand .... John Just vacuumed!!!!

When I worked afterschool I had a tight control on glitter... never the last hour... EVER.


MeMom you are in my kind of mood with the whole John Vacuuming thing and the backside of John. I LOVE IT!!!!

Everyone had their little jobs to do to make it all come together. There really wasn't so much to do, because it was a very small and laidback party.

The sand was contained to a small section of the room. It didn't go all over the place, and I think John was planning to empty it at the end of last night.



Looks like fun was had by all!!

I agree there is one pic of Bella & she looks so much older.

Good job on games, decorations & cake!!

Simple and fun. :thumbsup2



Thanks for all the party fun in pictures. They put a smile on my face and a song in my heart.

Glad you enjoyed them. We had a sweet group of girls.



Happy Birthday Sweet Girl. What a fun party, and I just adore those cute skirts!

Enjoy your spring break! A Sunday with no ounce of dread is awfully nice!

Jill had been looking at those skirts for a long time, and now she had an excuse to buy some. :) Brooklynn chose the Jasmine skirt.

Sunday evening was nice, and Monday morning is even nicer. :goodvibes



Happy Birthday, Bella! I saw the pictures on facebook. I could barely recognize Bella though. I was "No way, that can't be Bella" When did she grow up??!!??

Jill you look fabulous!!

Jill does pregnancy very well. ::yes::

Bella has a lot more hair now, so I'm sure that makes a difference. I would say maybe she was losing her baby fat, but she's not ever had much fat to lose. I don't know what's responsible for the big change.



That's what I figured. I was wondering if it was Bella or Brooklynn but then again if it was Brooklyn the "working" title might be Glitter, mermaid sparkly baby.

Yes, the name would definitely have glitter, sparkle, or possibly rainbow as the middle name. Brooklynn gets no say-so in the name! :laughing:



:laughing::rotfl:

I think both girls have changed a lot since the Dec TR pics too! Brooklynn looks older with shorter hair - same thing happened with my DDs. Bella just looks different - older! Not quite as baby-looking any more! What a fun party! You did a great job on the cake and all the fun!

I'm preparing for a sleepover party (in two weeks). Paige hasn't had her party yet (her birthday was 3/24 and we just couldn't find a weekend until mid April!). About 7 9 year old girls will be getting the Purplicious treatment! Sarah is helping with the planning!

You will have an exciting party evening with all those lively girls! :banana:



Happy Spring Break! I'm counting down until mine which starts on Friday!

The girls are just adorable! They both look like they've grown up so much!

Great job on the party...looks like a fantastic time was had by all!

We don't have much school left by the time we get back. Hallelujah!



Good evening everyone. I have been absent from the boards for a long time. I know Memom has been kind enough to ask for your prayers and I appreciate it. I am sitting in the hospital with my Dad right now. He will most likely not be alive much longer. He is a diabetic and has been on dialysis for a few years. He had a leg amputation last year and just had the other amputated a month ago. He was progressing slowly in rehab, but went downhill 4 days ago. He is in severe heart failure and liver failure. We are making him comfortable. I am asking if you all will pray for him to have peace and for our family. I sometimes do not know if I will cope anymore. Sorry to be a downer, but our family is suffering and we could use all your prayers. I miss being on the dis boards. I just have not had the heart. I did go to WDW when my Dad was moved to rehab and was doing well. My mom told me to go. We enjoyed it, but it was not the same. Memom, thanks for all your kind messages.

Oh Cara, I am so sorry for your family's suffering. I will keep your family in my prayers and pray that you will all find peace. Know that many of us will be thinking of you at this very difficult time. God Bless.

Cara, you have the thoughts and prayers of all of your DIS friends as you go through this very difficult and sad time. If there was anything more we could do, you know we would. All we can do is just hold you close in our hearts and minds, and we are sure doing that in a big way.
 
MeMom and Jill, one of these days I am going to crash one of your celebrations! They are always so much fun! I bet those little girls were completely tuckered out from all the excitement of being Under the Sea for the afternoon.

Cara, I just sent you a message on FB. :hug:
 
That is what Bella named it until April 26th when we find out whether we are having our 3rd princess or a pirate.

So now we can do a countdown!

I too spied the baby bump and you do look fabulous.

Good evening everyone. I have been absent from the boards for a long time. I know Memom has been kind enough to ask for your prayers and I appreciate it. I am sitting in the hospital with my Dad right now. He will most likely not be alive much longer. He is a diabetic and has been on dialysis for a few years. He had a leg amputation last year and just had the other amputated a month ago. He was progressing slowly in rehab, but went downhill 4 days ago. He is in severe heart failure and liver failure. We are making him comfortable. I am asking if you all will pray for him to have peace and for our family. I sometimes do not know if I will cope anymore. Sorry to be a downer, but our family is suffering and we could use all your prayers. I miss being on the dis boards. I just have not had the heart. I did go to WDW when my Dad was moved to rehab and was doing well. My mom told me to go. We enjoyed it, but it was not the same. Memom, thanks for all your kind messages.


Cara I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to loose a parent. I lost my Mom in January and even though we knew it was coming it was still hard. I will pray for your Father and for you and your family.

MeMom thanks for sharing the party with us. I saw some of the pictures on facebook yesterday. My DH was looking over my shoulder and he freaked out about the sand too. I'll have to tell him that everything went okay. It could have been a different outcome if you had boys. Y'all throw the best parties.
 

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