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[tomspixie]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ALL!!!!

Flo...so sorry to hear that your baseball days are over...can't imagine that. With graduation on the horizon...does he have any job offers? A cruise sounds sooooo good right now! We had friends sail at Easter, they said it was a perfect week! Sigh....

Life here is still nutty...Abby missed going to the State Finals in the 300M hurdles by .15 seconds! Huge! Iain did go to State for grade school in the 4x100M relay. It was kind of like a miracle.

Abby is now 16...YIKES! Not getting her license for a month or two so we are still calm. She will go to a Career Camp at Sea World for her birthday...she does it at the end of June. The boys will be going to
Duke Basketball camp! They are excited.

Florida for the boys and I is 11 days away...I am ready.

Again...HAPPY MOMMY DAY all!

 

[marcij]

Flo -- congrats to Steven on graduation. What is the next step for him? It sounds like it was a lovely ceremony and you made a real impact in those boys' lives. Good for you! Sending PD for graduation -- we'll be there in spirit with you.

Tif -- sounds like your kids are still excelling at sports and keeping you busy. How long will you be in Florida? It's hard to believe that Abby will be driving soon. I actually dread that day and it's still a ways off for Andrew.

I was so lucky to get to see Valerie recently when I was in DL for a conference. We had a fabulous dinner at Napa Rose. Can't I talk more of you in to going on the 8/1/09 cruise? Helen, Dave, and of course my family would love to see you all!

I hope everyone had a great Mother's day!

Marci

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Tiff: Abbys is going to be 16? Wow how time flies. It is so much fun when they start to drive! Abby and the boys sure are going to have fun at there camps.

Marci: I would love to come on a cruise wit you guys! Lets see what they offer on the cruise.

As far as Steven. He is going to be working were he did this summer. They offered him a job when he was home for the holidays. The offer was good so he took it. He will be working for a company Called Huen. Right now he is woring on a new hospital. When he was home for the summer he even worked on Trump towers in Down Town Chicago. I think I was more excited then he we.

Take care and thanks for always asking and being there.
flo

 

[jmatias]

ALOHA TO ALL!!!

Hope all had a great Happy Mother's Day!

The kids sure are all growing up fast....our oldest Jonathan turned 12 on
May 2nd and is almost as tall as me.

We are leaving for Vegas on the 22nd for a baseball tournament and then we will be on the July 27th West Coast Cruise.

Flo...can't wait to hear from you about your cruise.

Aloha,
Jen

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi all,

Its really funny hearing you guys talk about Mothers day as we had it in UK in March.

I hope all is well

Sorry you have given up the baseball Flo -but try and get a good On board discount for a cat 12 and Marci and I might see you AUg 1st 2009 Im sure your good at negotiation (sorry I've been watching too much Apprentice) You can also get discount for booking with DVC points

Tif Can't believe Abbey is going to be 16 -

So how does learning to drive work in USA - IS it part of school curriculum? does everyone learn?

Dave and I are having serious Disney withdrawl symptons -I can't believe its another 15 months till we go to USA

We considered going to DLParis in the summer but we dare not book incase Floss comes into season early -we are mating her and hopefully having puppies.

jen I am sooooooo jealous - vegas then the west coast cruise - I want to hear all about your trip.

Flo - you will have to tell me about your cruise -which itineray is it? wonder or magic?

We are hoping with DCL opening an office in london 2009 that the magic will return to the med 2010 - hows that for forward planning

Oh well got to get some work done

Take care
Helen x

 

[tomspixie]

Good afternoon all!!!

Everyone has such activity going on...fantastic! We did have a couple of really nice honors sent Abby's way this year...she was asked to represent Illinois girl's golf at the Gold Medal Games in Australia as well as to be a part of the Congressional Leadership Conference out in Washington, D.C. We were able to defer her Australia opportunity to next year...and Iain will be able to join her!
Helen...she has bee able to take Driver's Ed through the school, which has been great. The downside is that she has to be at school at 5:45AM on Friday mornings! UGH!!! Good luck on breeding Floss!!!! That should be rather exciting!

I will try to talk Tom into August 1st. of 2009...it is questionable as to golf season for Abby and Iain. He and I are sailing at the end of September this year...the 27th. The kids are itching to sail. They were so affronted that we were't going this summer! Funny how they take things for granted when they are able to it so often.

Marci...Florida this summer has the boys and I down May 21st. The boys will head home on June 1st after Tom brings Abby and her friend Tine down. The guys head back down and home for Father's Day. Abby and I will return to Illinois sometime after that...depends on her job with the Golf Center-she teaches camps. Then the kids and I are down July 2nd till mid-August with Tom in and out on the weekends.

Jen...sounds like good things happening in your baseball household! Enjoy the westcoast cruise!!! WOOHOO! I hear it is supposed to be wonderful!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi My DIS Friends!

Since you were there with me in spirt here are some pictures of his grad. I was sooo proud of him. And you can see from the pictures he was happy to have it over.

Now that this is over it is time for me to get ready for my June 1st cruise. If any one would like any thing from the west coast cruise let me know

flo

 

[marcij]

Flo -- great pictures -- he is so handsome! Thanks for sharing them.

Tif -- I am so jealous of your summer plans! Sounds wonderful.

I hope everyone else is well!

We just finished soccer today -- Andrew's team got first, and Jake's second. They are both still playing baseball. We have a road trip with the tournament team to Waco next weekend.

I hope you are all well.

 

[tomspixie]

Hey Marci...congrats to the boys! Sounds like they are doing great!!! Summer is always so welcome isn't it!!!

Flo...Oh My Goodness!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You can see the relief and the joy of job well done in his face!!! I cannot imagine what you must be feeling!!!!

The boys and I have made it down! Weather definitely interesting!!! Libby is down and still struggling. I hurt for our puppy...okay four year old puppy!!! Her allergies cause her to shake her head really hard...they really affect her ears. Well, she has created another hematoma in her right ear. She had surgery just before Easter to relieve the bleeding. Unfortunately this one is getting worse. We are really trying to keep her drugged up...doc's orders, but drugged up enough that she never has to get bothered by the weather. I am hoping too that the weather will ease a bit, and she won't be going nuts. Of course it makes nights a bit rough...she gets up or is whapping her head during the night. That means I get up. It has been worse than a new born...truly!
Au weai...if you could, keep Miss Libby Grace in your prayers.
Flo...have a ball on your trip! So wish we were going!!!!
Night all...
tif

 

[goofylover]

Hi Everyone!!
I love getting all the updates on everyone!

Marci - Thanks again for a great time at Downtown Disney!! It was like we have been friends forever. Can't wait until we do it again.

Tif - We'll be at WDW 7/29-8/8 (I think) so maybe we can get together.

Flo - Congrats for your graduate!

Speaking of graduating.......
I did it!!! I finished my 100 page Master's project and I graduated last Sunday. My project was nominated for an award for best project. I didn't win, but that's okay!
Here's my picture!! I am so excited! I actually have NOTHING to do this Memorial Day weekend. I am in heaven!!

Valerie

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[tomspixie]

Hi Everyone!!
I love getting all the updates on everyone!

Marci - Thanks again for a great time at Downtown Disney!! It was like we have been friends forever. Can't wait until we do it again.

Tif - We'll be at WDW 7/29-8/8 (I think) so maybe we can get together.

Flo - Congrats for your graduate!

Speaking of graduating.......
I did it!!! I finished my 100 page Master's project and I graduated last Sunday. My project was nominated for an award for best project. I didn't win, but that's okay!
Here's my picture!! I am so excited! I actually have NOTHING to do this Memorial Day weekend. I am in heaven!!

Valerie

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Not only is a great accomplishment...you look awesome!!! So happy for you...enjoy your new freedom of time!!!

we will definitely be here during your trip! hooray!!! When it gets closer, i will send you my cell number...traded with tom!

Congrats!!!!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi Everyone!!
I love getting all the updates on everyone!

Marci - Thanks again for a great time at Downtown Disney!! It was like we have been friends forever. Can't wait until we do it again.

Tif - We'll be at WDW 7/29-8/8 (I think) so maybe we can get together.

Flo - Congrats for your graduate!

Speaking of graduating.......
I did it!!! I finished my 100 page Master's project and I graduated last Sunday. My project was nominated for an award for best project. I didn't win, but that's okay!
Here's my picture!! I am so excited! I actually have NOTHING to do this Memorial Day weekend. I am in heaven!!

Valerie

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What an accomplishment! Great Job! Now you can relax a little.

Boy the Boys are getting big! I love the sign.

Do you know of any thing to do Saturday when we get to LA? We will not have a car.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Thanks! He is at that stages in his life were he is ready to move on! I was proud of my self I only had tears in my eyes when they were marching in to pomp and circumstances. I am a sucker for that one. His company is going to pay for him to get masters. This is good. They want him to have one. So soon he will be going back. One thing I will tell you is the older they get the faster time flies. I do not know were the 4 years have gone.

Marci- Congrats to Andrew’s team. Have fun with baseball. I am going to miss that.

Take care all.

Marci and Helen: We are going to check and see what the incentives to book are for the August 1st 2009.

 

[nextcruz]

Hi to my DIS friends. I haven't been on the boards in a long time, and I had a lot of reading to do to catch up on our thread. We are cruising June 1st too, Flo, but we are going on the Wonder out of Port Canaveral. We are driving part-way this Friday, so we can see the shuttle Discovery launch Saturday afternoon.

This time, we've talked our cousins, with kids 13 & 12, into going along, so I'm sure we'll have a great time. We have reservations at Atlantis for our Nassau day - and we're gonna hit all the water rides and aquarium! I'm a little sad that I haven't been on the boards to get to know the DISers for this cruise.

Congratulations to Steven and Valerie!!! Valerie, I know you are so glad to be done!! Take a little time to rest!! You look great!

We took our spring break to California - my first trip there, but we were in San Francisco and Monterey - I thought about you while we were there, but it was a little too far to try and visit. What beautiful country - from Napa all the way to Big Sur - it was just breathtaking!

Here's a photo of the girls at the Monterey aquarium.

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Yes, that's Addison with ANOTHER broken arm. She was riding her scooter and fell. That's the 3rd broken arm (same one) in 3 years! She got the "all clear" about 2 weeks ago.

The girls finished school this past week, and Ansley had her 8th grade formal. She's headed to high school "rookie" band camp for 3 days next week.

Take care all - wish we could cruise in August 2009 - but schools begin practice the end of July.

Carla

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Carla,

Oh boy! DId the girls get big. They look all grown up. Poor Addison! That forl pictures if beautifull!

Take care and have a good cruise. Wish it was with us. I will think of you when we leave.

flo

 

[goofylover]

We took our spring break to California - my first trip there, but we were in San Francisco and Monterey - I thought about you while we were there, but it was a little too far to try and visit. What beautiful country - from Napa all the way to Big Sur - it was just breathtaking!

Carla!!! We were at the aquarium on our spring break!! We went April 4-6. We traveled with Dan's junior high jazz band. They were selected to play in the Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival. They were one of only 4 jr. high jazz bands in the whole country!
I will be soooo bummed if you were there the same time.

Note to Everyone!! - If you are coming to CA let us know. You never know if we might be near you!!

Dan was happy to here Ansley is going to band camp!! Clarinet right??

Here's the picture of the boys there to prove it!!

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Flo - When you get to LA there are some great places to have dinner. But if you go straight to San Pedro (where the dock is) I don't think there is much. I do have a couple of friends that live in SP so I can check with them.

Valerie

 

[nextcruz]

Valerie - I cannot believe that!!! HUGE lesson learned. We were only there 5 nights, and no room in our itinerary to head any farther south - we were travelling with my Mom, Dad and Brother. I started to call your cell at least twice while we were in town. We were in Monterey April 5-7 - then headed back to San Francisco for the last 2 days.

We could have met for lunch or even at the aquarium (our tickets were flexible)!! Darn I am so sad! We probably crossed paths sometime that 3 days!!! I'm kicking myself!!

That said - we did love Monterey and plan to visit again sometime - (San Francisco wasn't my favorite).

 

[tomspixie]

Congrats to Dan's band! What a great honor...one of only 4!!!! Did he have fun performing in such elite company...or was it something that the parents realized more?

Flo...if you check the boards while onboard...HAVE A BALL!!!! Enjoy each and every moment of Magic! I think we all wish we were aboard as well.

Best of days all!!!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Congrats to Dan's band! What a great honor...one of only 4!!!! Did he have fun performing in such elite company...or was it something that the parents realized more?

Flo...if you check the boards while onboard...HAVE A BALL!!!! Enjoy each and every moment of Magic! I think we all wish we were aboard as well.

Best of days all!!!

Yes, I am on the Magic! Right now it is kind of cool and overcast. BUt that is ok I am on the Magic.

 

[tomspixie]

Yes, I am on the Magic! Right now it is kind of cool and overcast. BUt that is ok I am on the Magic.

WOOHOO!!!! Make sure you have a chocolate chip cookie for me!!!!
Hope the Wonder is having a great cruise too!!! The shuttle launch seemed pretty cool...we were at Hollywood Studios when it went off...but heard Buzz was onboard. By the way....Toy Story Mania is great fun! We still miss Millionaire...but Mania is definitely a great addition to the park! The entire street is well done!