Biggest Loser Princess and Tinker Bell 2011 and 2012 -- OLD please see NEW thread

[lisah0711]

Hello Princesses and Belles!

Lindsay, good luck with your race tomorrow. You are totally going to Can't wait to hear all about it.

Nancy, safe travels tomorrow. Have a wonderful, wonderful time and I will be looking for those updates on FB.

Hello to the rest of you! I'm sorry but I am chatted out today after coaching.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Nancy--have fun, fun, fun! We have been watching abc's 9/11 coverage. A few tears have been shed, but I'm glad I watched it. The memorial fountains just look amazing.

Lindsay--I hope the relay went great!

Maria--how was the wedding?

Lisa--goodness, this new challenge is as busy as a spring challenge. Thanks for coaching.

Liesel--thanks for sharing that about the pain after the miscarriage. I am thinking that probably is what it was. It only lasted about a day. I have had a cyst rupture before and it kind of felt like that, except didn't hurt as long. When do you leave for Hawaii??? Soon, I think! Too exciting!

Kathy--I hope you are feeling better about things. It will probably take a few days to digest everything. I know when ever we had some crisis with Tom I ran on adrenalin and then always had a little crash a few days later. Hang in there.

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Soooooo, things are going good here. Mike and I decided we had a little virus this week cause we have both been feeling not so great and dragging all week. Yesterday my foot was feeling much better so I decided to run. After doing more research, I am back to thinking it is a soft tissue issue. I worked so much on my itbs that I slacked on the calves. So between very tight calves and a strained ankle all summer, nothing got better. Friday I think I just overstretched things and that's why Friday night it felt so miserable. We went 13.1 yesterday--was hoping for 14 but it was warm (80) and we were both pooped. I iced, stretched, foam rollered, used the stick and a compression sock over my ankle and I am feeling ok today. No swelling in my ankle--which is pretty much a first, and I am able to walk around ok in my merrell sandals that I bought on Friday.

Yes, I probably still need to go to a doctor. But I am going to pool run this week. And do a nice little taper until the race and see how it goes. If I come back from WDW miserable, then I'll go see a doctor. Probably not the smartest choice, but I'm a little stubborn. On a different note, we went to see the Carolina game last night at a local bar, and I felt really cruddy. I definitely think we had a virus last week--just a little one. I'm going to try to get a flu shot this week so no one coughs on me in airport and gives me something else!

Hope everyone is doing well--it's gorgeous here! I think we are supposed to have nice weather for the next several days.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Ladies:

Nancy- I am following your trip on FB but in case you check here too. I hope you have/are having a wonderful time.

Maria- How did the wedding go???

Lisa- 1 more week are you ready to go????? At least you can look forward to and easier week of running...well until the weekend.

Kathy- How did Michael do at his first game? He looked so handsome in his uniform.

Rose- Im so glad the foot held up better yesterday. I hope the mini virus is gone and that you feel much better this week.

Well I did the 5.5 miles.....I actually finished faster than I anticipated. I was think 1hr 15 and my time was 1:10. Now normally I would be really excited about this but I was the 2nd to last relay team to finish. The ladies on my team really wanted to beat the teachers from our school and I just felt a little disappointed in myself. Then of course that led to disappointment that I am not thinner, not faster, not a stay at home mom, etc etc. (obviously all the other moms are all of the above so I sit and pity myself) I just have so many issues.

I dont know I was feeling a bit down today...I think partly it was because of 9/11. It just doesnt seem to get any easier and its been 10 years. It was just so horrifying and so sad. I did not loose anyone I knew that day but I can only imagine how it is for those that did.

I am really feeling like crap after todays run. I felt as if I ran a half. ugggh.... I think I am just going to go lay on the couch and watch football with my husband for the rest of the night and hopefully I will feel better both physically and emotionally in the morning.

Have a good night.

 

[mikamah]

Lindsay- I hope you are feeling better this morning about the race and proud of how well you did and proud for getting out there and running. I bet Ryan was proud of his mama. Yesterday was an emotional day for me too. I was pregnant at the time, and it was overwhelming to think of what was happening to our country.

Nancy- I thought of you a lot yesterday, being in nyc. You are one amazing, resilient woman. I love that you flew out yesterday morning, and are having a fabulous vacation!!

Lisa-Hope you had a wonderful anniversary yesterday and your hubby treated you like the princess you are. He's lucky to have you. 18 years!! Awesome!! I'm sorry I haven't been on the bl thread much to take in your fantastic coaching. I keep thinking tonight I will catch up, and then I don't get there. I know you've been one busy coach.

Rose-Hope the foot is feeling better this morning. I watched the show last night about the rookie firefighter too. Unbelieveable coverage. I honestly can't imagine how any of them could stay on the job after that.

Maria- Hope you had fun at the wedding.

I walked/ran 5 miles this morning, and felt very slow, and for a while thought I'd never make my half in 2 weeks, but I just took my time, and toward the end I was feeling better and coming to the conclusion that I would to the half, walk more, and remember DLF>DNF>DNS. I decreased my intervals to more run 1-3 min, walk 1-2, and was surprised to get home and it took me 76 min, so 15:12 min miles. I thought it was longer than that. It felt good. Not the whole time, but afterwards.

Michael's off to school, and tolerated the med fine over the weekend. He really seems himself. It's my 10-2 day so I'll grocery shop after work before I pick him up. And I actually wrote out a meal plan for the week.

Hope you all have a marvelous monday!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hello and !

I wasn't sure I would make it on here tonight, but with those rotten Dolphins just scoring against my beloved Patriots, I guess I can find time for a quick post...

And the Pats come back to score...ok, this may be harder than I thought to get a post in

Lisah -- You are doing a great job coaching! We are having an active BL Fall Challenge so far Wow, the view of that bridge is gorgeous, what a beautiful Half you will have! How is the taper madness going? JT is happy with school so far. He will be speaking French for the next 4 years, he got his first choice of foreign language

Kathy -- Fun is not how I would describe the wedding...but it's over now. It was the shortest ceremony on record, they were clearly intent on getting to the party. The theme of this wedding was "Irish" -- I think that says it all. Honestly, I ended up drinking and eating more for something to do. DH and his high school buddies were chatting it up. I had nothing in common with their spouses/girlfriends. Not to judge, but apparently not a lot of ambition in that group I don't think any of them ever left Dover, NH. It sounds like the meds are going to work out just fine. That is a handsome future Patriot you have there

Lindsay -- It is so hard being a mom, and the guilt, the pressure (even when we put it there ourselves) can be really tough. I am just now getting that not being a SAHM did not scar this kid for life. He is fine, he's better than fine, he is doing outstanding! Would he be doing better if he had been home with me? I don't see how. Parenting is tough and we all make the best decisions that we can based on our personal situations. We could not afford for me to stay at home and have the lifestyle we wanted to provide for Benjamin, so I didn't. But here's the funny thing -- I have also come to realize I do not have the personality to be a good SAHM, so actually, it did all work out for the best. Things do have a way of working out the way they should...but what I really wanted to say was I do hope you are proud of participating in the relay race -- that took guts and you are brave and a fantastic Mom!

And the Pats score again!

Rose -- I know you are modifying as you need to, and you know your body better than anyone else. I'm glad things are going well, you deserve some of that

Nancy -- I usually say "Ride Space Mountain for me!" -- but that would not be fun for BronxBaby, so instead I will say, "Ride the Peoplemover for me!"

Lisa -- Aloha! Hawaii 5-0 will be back on next Monday night. Just sayin'....Alex O'Loughlin sightings should be enjoyed

I am not doing so well right now. I'm eating too many carbs, and my exercise is curtailed. I'm fighting a cold and under a huge deadline at work, so I have to get all the sleep I can.

The elderly begin to arrive tomorrow. My dad and smom will be here about noon. No, the house is not as clean as it should be -- my Flying has been off, too. We're taking them to the L.L. Bean flagship store in ME on Wednesday. I can get my SIL's present, so that will be one done. Saturday they leave on their On the bright side, they did say they packed their passports in their carry-on, so we might get lucky and they'll have everything they need to board My smom is the one who packed her daily medications in her checked luggage and it got lost...and my dad also told me "why would I need a carry-on for?" Maybe because you also have daily medication you need to take Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to have them visit, it just boggles my mind how they prefer to travel on a wing and a prayer with virtually no planning.

Ok, back to the game. Everyone have a great night, and a fantastic tomorrow!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Good evening Ladies.

Well TOM arrived so that explains my issues. Maria thanks for your kind words about the guilt of not being a stay at home mom. I guess I just still have that envy in me.... But I do realize that I am doing my best with the cards that were dealt for me.... My kids are well taken care of during the day and I am lucky to have good daycare and schools in our area. I guess part of it was just the conversations that went on yesterday that really bothered me.

I didnt mention it yesterday because it bothered me so much I couldnt stand to repeat it but there were a few things. During the one relay exchange we were watching and cheering for marathoners and the one mom said wow look at that lady she is heavy how can she even run that far. I didnt say much but I know the mom who coordinated our team could tell I was upset. Like just think before you talk "skinny b****" oops thats the PMS talking. Really otherwise the girl was a nice person. Then we went to one of the moms houses for an after party and while we were there the discussion came up about peoples jobs. One of the mom's works 2 days a week now at the running store from 10-3. I told them what I do and the one mom said. I am so glad I dont have to work because I would hate to know that I couldnt give my all to my kids and I would be half assing it. Now Im sure she wasnt implying that I do that with my kids but I took it that way.

I really need to just learn to not let what others say bother me. Its really hard though.

Maria- Sorry the wedding wasnt more fun... Good luck with the senior fest

Kathy- Im glad Michael is doing well. Good for you for meal planning. Your starting this challenge off on the right foot.

Hi Rose, Lisa, and Liesel!!!!!!

Taryn- hows life going?????

I hope Nancy is having a blast. I saw her pic on FB of John getting some blue hairdo at the barber shop.

Well I hope to feel more upbeat tomorrow and no longer a debbie downer. I should really just not post during TOM it just makes me a wreck.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I didnt mention it yesterday because it bothered me so much I couldnt stand to repeat it but there were a few things. During the one relay exchange we were watching and cheering for marathoners and the one mom said wow look at that lady she is heavy how can she even run that far. I didnt say much but I know the mom who coordinated our team could tell I was upset. Like just think before you talk "skinny b****" oops thats the PMS talking. Really otherwise the girl was a nice person. Then we went to one of the moms houses for an after party and while we were there the discussion came up about peoples jobs. One of the mom's works 2 days a week now at the running store from 10-3. I told them what I do and the one mom said. I am so glad I dont have to work because I would hate to know that I couldnt give my all to my kids and I would be half assing it. Now Im sure she wasnt implying that I do that with my kids but I took it that way.

Oh, Lindsay. I just hate that. So it continues--the sahm's saying stuff to prop themselves up and feel better about themselves. Then some not so nice working mom (not you of course) will say something nasty back. Will it ever end!? You love your boys, you sacrifice your time and sanity I might add, to make sure they have everything they need. You are a good Mom, just try to ignore it. What they are saying--or what anyone is saying for that matter--is about them. I feel like a broken record--now I just need to believe it. As for the other comment--that was just mean! Again, I don't know what is wrong with people!

I've been thinking about what you said last night. You have such a crazy schedule and two small kids at home. Just hang in there! No quitting! FWIW, I love being in my 40s, but I hate it that I wasted my 30s being overweight and sad about it. You can do it Lindsay. It isn't fast and it isn't easy, but you can do it.

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I'm in a blue place today. Yesterday just sucked the life out of me. Then Tom wouldn't text me back which stressed me out. He was in elementary school 10 years ago, and I have very clear memories of that time, even though I have forgotten a lot of other stuff. Then we found out our friend's Dad died. So we will be going to the viewing tomorrow. This morning our garage door opener broke--so I will be spending my day off getting that fixed. Then today at work I sent out thank you letters for memorial gifts for someone who died suddenly in his early 50s. I have nasty runner's rash from my shorts on Saturday. My foot is sore. My calf was very uncomfortable today. Whine, whine, whine.

I got a workout in and it seemed to help stretch things out, so that's good. And I did get to talk to Tom today. He said not to worry if we can't do the race, cause the party was really fun and we should just go to the party and skip the race.

I'm really looking forward to going to Columbia this weekend to see Tom.

 

[lisah0711]

Hello Princesses and Belles!

Taking a little break here although I guess this isn't really a good hiding place . . .

Lisa, be sure and tell us when we need to start doing the hula. This is the best smilie I can find.

Kathy, your football player sure is handsome!

Nancy, loving the pictures and updates on FB!

Maria, enjoy your guests!

Rose, where's the bourbon?!? So sorry about all that you have going on.

Lindsay, don't you pay any attention to catty, stupid women.

Can I just say how much I hate the mommy wars?!? Really whatever happened to if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all?

Maybe it's the full moon but I had so many crazy people at work I'm pretty much just numb now -- if you're not on fire or dying you will just have to wait.

So as Jack Sparrow would say: Drinks all around!

Love you all!

 

[Rose&Mike]

So as Jack Sparrow would say: Drinks all around!

Love you all!

Mike just poured me one. What a day!

 

[lisah0711]

Oops! Almost missed it . . .

Happy Anniversary tomorrow, Lisa!

 

[lisah0711]

Mike just poured me one. What a day!

What a nice guy! Relax and enjoy -- you totally deserve it!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I may need a drink if Terrific Tom doesn't secure a win...Mommy Wars are unnecessary and annoying. I think the participants (on either side) just aren't happy with themselves. Because, really, if I'm happy with my life, why would I care how you live yours? One size does not fit all.

Mean, catty women should be banned. Now there is someone who is insecure and immature.

This is why I shouldn't stay up past my bedtime. Now I'm rambly and incoherent. Maybe it's the bleach fumes from Dennis cleaning the guest bathroom

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Oh darn, I missed the drinks last night. That's what I get for going to bed at 8:30.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

It's ok Kathy, you can have a beergarita tonight to celebrate the dolphin that was in our chowder!

Before I totally gross everyone out -- when the Pats play the Dolphins on Monday Night Football, the theme song has a line about New England wanting Dolphin in the their chowder tonight

As soon as I finish my omelet I'm going to make up the guest bed, and finish getting ready to go to work.

Here is what I'm celebrating (other than the return of my favorite spectator sport!) -- I have been known to not have the healthiest snacks while watching football. Last night I had a bowl of blackberries and drank citrus water. That is a long way from Tostitos bowl nachos

Everyone plan on an awesome day today!

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Maria- That is a wonderful thing to celebrate, not easy to stick with a healthy snack during the game, I'm sure. I need to start watching the Pats, but I don't have espn, but it looks like the monday night games are the only ones I won't be able to get, so that is good. Michael has a game this sunday at 2:30, so I want to watch the patriots with him afterwards. Another sunday, I will let him watch with my brother, and maybe go to a movie on my own.

Rose_So sorry about your friends dad and your tough day. It's so hard. I hope today goes much better for you. It will be nice to visit with Tom this weekend. I'm so glad you have that to look forward to this week. Oh, and my brussel sprouts were soooo good last night. I was telling michael they taste like candy, but he wouldn't try them. He's tried before, and they're not his thing. That's ok, more for me.

Lindsay- People just say the stupidest things sometimes. I work with a woman now who always ends a compliment with something negative. "oh, new pants, I like that top better with the green ones", "you got your hair colored, it's a little too bright", and my favorite about michael was "football will be good for him, it will help him lose the, oh I don't want to say baby fat," I just walked away. These are just for me, she is like that with everyone. But she's retiring next year!!! So I know what it feels like, and it's hard not to take it personally, but you are an awesome mom, everyone does what is right for their families, and as long as you love those boys like you do, they will turn out just fine.
Michael did great during his first game. The other team was very small, all 3rd graders we heard. It's a leagues for 3rd adn 4th, but each town does what they want to split the teams. It was the second team for their town. Our town splits the kids evenly by size into 3 teams, but I think this town must split by ability/grade. Not sure. He played a lot, mostly offense, but went out for some defense too. He seemed to have no problem holding them back. I still need to learn a bit more about the game, so I can tell you what his position was. lol. Second from the right mostly, and nose guard a couple plays. I think.

Lisa_ I hope you had a drink or two last night, too. It sounds like a crazy work week for you, and you are doing such an amazing job as coach this week, as usual. I have been reading over there, and then something comes up and I don't post. I should just post there, and maybe that will get my eating back on track. I bought ice cream yesterday. That was my downfall. Then I left it out by mistake, and when I noticed it, it was all soft and mushy, just like I like it, so I had a big bowl. Oh well, it is what it is. Are you ready for your half? I was thinking about you yesterday while I did my 5 miles, and think the shorter intervals may be best to give my some more endurance. I was a little sore yesterday, but feel ok now. Can't imagine how I'll at 8 more miles, but I'm going to try. DLF>DNF>DNS. That is my motto for sure this time. Hope the crazy's stay home and leave you alone today.

Liesel-Happy Anniversary!!! Have a lovely day!! OMg, hawaii is right around the corner!! So excited for you!!

Good morning ladies. I'm heading to work a bit early, so I'll get out early and can bring michael home to get changed for football and have a quick bite for supper. He seems to be tolerating the med fine, so we made an appt for february in follow up at the peabody office, and if anything comes up in the mean time, we can call the np or md we saw in boston and see them. I will be easier to be followed up closer to home.

Nothing else exciting going on here, which is a good thing. Wish I was in disney with Nancy.

Hope everyone has a peaceful, princessey day today.

 

[liesel]

Aww, thanks for the anniversary wishes guys. I am cooking dinner at home because we are only at 4 more days until Kauai!!! I have been busy with all our usual activities plus getting ready for vacation.

So I went to the running store and got fitted for new shoes and love them. No more pain! I really should have done this a long time ago. I had a short run on Sunday and am easing back into it. It really sucked to take 2 weeks off but I'm glad I had the time to heal. My tink training program starts today, I can't believe it!

Lisah I hope you enjoyed your anniversary. I am still reading on the other thread, I just need to jump in! How is tapering going? I'm so excited for you! I don't think we'll be able to do W&D next year since we'll have DL aps through next Oct. So I think I'll be looking at a C2C Tink/W&D attempt in 2013!

Maria Sorry about the wedding, have fun with all the elderly visitors!

Kathy Glad to hear Michael is doing well with the meds.

Lindsay I so hate the mommy wars too! Congratulations on finishing the relay, most moms wouldn't even attempt it!

Rose I hope you are feeling better and can do the W&D. Have fun in South Carolina this weekend!

Nancy I hope you are having lots of fun! I need to find all of you on FB so I can see your updates.

Gotta fly and get the kids ready for school. Then I need to go on my run and dedicate some time to the BL thread. What an excited group!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Ok I am going to try to post this with my phone we will see how well it works. I just tries to read thru the posts I've missed but will have to re-read to respond when I'm home.
Traveling on 9/11 was no sweat. In fact the airport was totally empty and the flight was empty too! We are having a nice time. It is so hot! I'm actually lounging at the room right now while John has Thomas at the pool felt a little crappy earlier.
Just HAD to share this little story from today: at DHS I saw an equally as big pregnant lady in the bathroom. She told me she was pg with her 7th child! Shoo! I said well take it easy and drink water! And she told me she was still a little shook up from riding tower of terror!!! Omg! My mouth dropped! I just said well don't do that again or you may deliver before November!

Oh and in case we didn't already know this - there are some really weird people in Disney!

Will post more pics on fb xoxo

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--glad you are having a nice anniversary! So exciting about the Hawaii trip! Glad you found shoes that work.

Maria--enjoy your elder visit! Glad those patriots won. Great job on the snacking!

Kathy--I'm so glad the medicine working ok. You sound like you are in a good place with things. We had brussel sprouts last night, too! We are actually having leftovers tonight.

Lisah and Lindsay--I hope you had better days today.

Nancy--seriously that woman just pxxxes me off! I hate people like that--I can pop out 7 kids and ride amusement park rides in my third trimester, la, la, la. Yes the ugly side of me is coming out--not something I'm proud of. We so desperately wanted more kids and could we have another one, no. But she can pop out 7. Not fair! Sorry for the rant. I have been out of sorts lately. It sounds like you are having a really good time.

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So today is over. Phew. Work went well. I have actually had some projects other than duplicates to work on, which has been great. We did the visitation at the funeral home and now we are just waiting for dinner to heat.

Mike's family attorney called about something stupid with his sister's will. Some timeshare in San Diego that the people she actually left something to in the will don't want. How annoying. So why would Tom or Mike want it? It's like the scraps from the dinner table.

Tom called me today. He sounds like he is in a really good place. He is doing well in his classes--in his religion class the prof said his paper was the best one he read and in his math class he got a 130% on his quiz--the prof only records up to a 100, but still very good. He said he feels like himself again for the first time since high school. I almost cried, I was so relieved.

Ok, time for dinner. Have a fabulous night!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Oh darn, I missed the drinks last night. That's what I get for going to bed at 8:30.

Phooey! I hate it when that happens! I think we all wish that we were in Disney with Nancy!

Here is what I'm celebrating (other than the return of my favorite spectator sport!) -- I have been known to not have the healthiest snacks while watching football. Last night I had a bowl of blackberries and drank citrus water. That is a long way from Tostitos bowl nachos

There you go -- you have your woo hoo Wednesday answer all ready!

Aww, thanks for the anniversary wishes guys. I am cooking dinner at home because we are only at 4 more days until Kauai!!! I have been busy with all our usual activities plus getting ready for vacation.

Ooo, I love the single digit dance!

Just HAD to share this little story from today: at DHS I saw an equally as big pregnant lady in the bathroom. She told me she was pg with her 7th child! Shoo! I said well take it easy and drink water! And she told me she was still a little shook up from riding tower of terror!!! Omg! My mouth dropped! I just said well don't do that again or you may deliver before November!

Oh and in case we didn't already know this - there are some really weird people in Disney!

Will post more pics on fb xoxo

Loving all your pics and updates, Nancy! Thanks for sharing!

Rose, glad that Tom is doing well and enjoying school. It will be fun to see him this week-end!

I'm as ready as I will ever be for my half on Sunday. I put off my short run yesterday because it is very smoky here due to a bunch of fires. Hopefully that will have cleared out some today. My race update says the high will be 67 on Sunday -- not too bad. Will probably be in the 40's for the start so I'll have to dig out the throw away gloves. I'm definitely taking a page from Kathy's book and keeping the DLF>DNF>>DNS motto in my head.

Have a great day ladies!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning ladies!!

Lisa- The temperatures for your half sound pretty good to me. Better than overwhelming heat, that's for sure. You are going to finish, and I predict a new PR for you!! So happy for you that you're off to a great start with the challenge!! I'm going to follow suit, really I am. Such a busy week on the challenge thread, keeping you busy. I've caught up by reading your multiquotes so I figure I caught all the highlights of everyone's week.

Rose- I'm so glad Tom is doing well in school, and feeling really positive too. Should make for a wonderful, much needed visit with him. I can only imagine how hard it is to let them grow up and go out on their own. Such a worry. I really want to keep michael little and have as much control over him as I can. I'm guessing he's going to grow up no matter what I do, so I'll have to deal. Luckily I have you, Maria and Lisa to lead the way for me.

Liesel-3 days!!!! ALOHA!!!! So jealous here.

Maria-Hope you're having a good week, and not too crazy at work. Michael's football practice is ending early this week because they found some mosquitos in town that tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquitos are pretty bad around here with all the rain, and his practice field is right on the river. Are they bad where you are?

Lindsay- Hope you're having a good week, and it's not too crazy for you. How is Ryan liking football? A friend from work has a high school sophomore and she's already freaking out because he only played for 30 seconds in the first game. Our leagues first games were all this weekend, and we got the big email telling us not to approach the coaches after the game if we had a problem with their playing time, but to give it 24 hours to cool off, and then talk to the coach one-on-one without other parents there to hear. I'm sure there was some issues this weekend. I thought michael played a lot for his first year, and the other mom's I saw last night at practice felt their kids did too.

Nancy- That pregnant woman is insane to to TOT. Thomas is so cute. I'm loving your facebook updates, but could use a few more. I know you're busy having fun and all, but we're living vicariously through you. But it's ok, we'll wait til you get home and post the whole scrapbook.

Guess I should go make my lunch now. Have a great day, princesses and lisabelles!!