DDA Chapter 13

[bear74]

Kristine love the new Sig

 

[KristineN]

thanks...figured I might as well use it for a couple of weeks

Kristine love the new Sig

 

[my3princes]

Chuck's dad passed away this morning. Chuck headed over there shortly after we found out. He will help keep the peace between his brother & sister. Chuck's mom sounded like she was doing fine. Becky is on her way up (she was already coming with her boyfriend for the week-end so that she could introduce him to Grandma & Grandpa). Katrina and I are staying here until she gets here. We'll head over tomorrow.

I am sad but we were more or less expecting this. A year ago, he had a heart attack. He decided not to have the open heart surgery and was told that it would probably be 6 months and he'd be back with another worse one. He was ready to go. He did not want to be a burden on anyone. He was still driving but had really slowed down. He got to do it his way. He has been wasting away a lot the last couple of weeks.

I'm waiting for a call from Chuck to see what is happening with the funeral arrangements.

I'm so sorry. Wasn't it his mother that was just in the hospital Wow, Chuck will have a lot on his plate for a while. Please send him our love

Just wanted to pop in to check on everyone.

Elizabeth- Very excited about tomorrow. I will try my hardest to keep a straight face.

Marci- Looking forward to meeting you too!!

Theresa- Prayers for Dylan and his mom

Amy- That crash site looks horrific. I am so glad that Barbie and her family fared as well as they did.

Kristine- for your sister.

Elin- I am so sorry Kathrin lost her job.

I know I missed more so here's a dose of and some 's to go around.


We got in last night and our flights were uneventful. Emma was very nervous and anxious from the time we got to BWI til we hit Atlanta. She hasn't flown since she was 3 so it was all new to her again. But she settled down for the 2nd flight. Although she never stopped talking! I thought for sure my ear was going to fall off. Joe picked us up and we got settled in at his place. He ordered pizza and after we ate Emma headed to bed. It was about 10:30 pm here so I know she was tired. Joe and I hung out for a bit and then I went up to bed.

This morning we woke up and had some coffee and breakfast. We then got ready and left here. Our first stop was the car wash!! Emma was thrilled, doesn't take much to make her happy. We then zipped over to the Chase tower and met with Joe's former roommate. He took us up to the Sky Lobby on the 40th floor where it's got some gorgeous views of Dallas. After that we walked the few block to the Tut exhibit. Emma was a bit frustrated that she had to wait to the end to see things from Tut's tomb but she loved it. She knows so much more than I ever thought she did! The pieces in the exhibit are breathtaking, the details on them are extraordinary. It's so hard to fathom though, that the pieces are over 3000 years old.

When we finished up at the museum we headed over to the Galleria for lunch at the Grand Luxe Cafe (it's owned by the same company as the Cheesecake Factory). Lunch was delicious, and Heidi, I had Pasta Carbonara just for you. We had these fabulous chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

And then the American Girl Boutique. Emma's doll had her hair fixed and then we shopped. I was able to get out of there for under $100 dollars which wasn't too bad.

We are now back at Joe's just hanging out. Emma is reading and Joe is napping. We will be heading out in about an hour or so for the play.

It sounds like a great first day. I'm glad that things are going well and that you are keeping busy Enjoy your meet tomorrow I'm sure it will be fabulous.

 

[my3princes]

The car is packed and the kids are bathed. We just have the last minute items to put in our carryons and we're good to go I hope that we haven't forgotten anything major. We'll have a couple of days to hit a store if need be before the cruise. The house is almost cleaned. I haven't hit the bathroom, but they'll just have to wait as I'm not in the mood for it. I did change all the beds though

 

[Pooh67_68]

I have this urge to crawl back into bed and pull the covers up today. I just got email from the son of my former piano professor and dear friend. She died last night, just shy of her 94th birhday.

 

[UP Disney]

I'm so sorry. Wasn't it his mother that was just in the hospital Wow, Chuck will have a lot on his plate for a while. Please send him our love

Yes, Chuck's mom just got home from the hospital on Saturday. I just got off the phone with Chuck. His brother has already started trying to convince Chuck's mom on something. He couldn't go into details but I can just imagine!!! Chuck is worried about how things are going to be when his sister gets there. The girls and I will be there tomorrow.

 

[UP Disney]

Deb, Chris & boys: Have a great time on your trip! I can't wait until you get back and we can hear the stories and see the pictures.

 

[bear74]

thought I would share some pics of our beach trip this summer

she loved the sand

 

[bear74]

 

[Pooh67_68]

I still do refer to the old names, it will always be MGM for me.

I think we should all agree to continue to refer to things by their original names, even when WDW changes the name to something idiotic. Like calling MGM by a new name, and now the DDE card. They already HAD perfectly good name. No need for change!

 

[bear74]

 

[bear74]

Andy having an oreo and milk

 

[UP Disney]

This is just what I needed - pictures of adorable little girls.

 

[UP Disney]

Andy having an oreo and milk

And Pal Mickey too!!!!

 

[bear74]

the park

train ride

sand at MawMaw's

 

[my3princes]

I've got all the boys in bed, hopefully they will be sleeping soon. I'm waiting for a load of laundry to finish washing and I'll get that in the dryer then off to bed for me too. Hunter is afraid to fly. He hadn't really mentioned it until just a few minutes ago. Hopefully he can get some rest and not be too frightened tomorrow. The last time he flew we were on an old SW plane with a patched nose and we hit a bunch of turbulance, that did him in. He was sure the plane would fall apart

 

[yellowfish78]

Vicki - I'm sorry for your loss. Bob and I are sending our love to the UP for Chuck and the rest of you.

 

[bear74]

the pool/water park we went to in June

she was so proud after doing the floating logs

 

[Pooh67_68]

Elin that is one dusty couch.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Chuck's dad passed away this morning.