DDA Chapter 27

[my3princes]

It's been a fun camping trip we had a nice breeze which helped us through aall the competitions today. Colby and Hunter took third in Shuffleboard. Otherwise no wins, just fun

 

[tinker1bell]

Good Morning,

Sorry so many of you are dealing with such incredible heat

Glad to hear you got to cuddle with your granddaughter Terry, don't you just love it.

Today's the day, the hall does look really pretty, and rehearsal went well, we only had to go through it twice, it will be a while before I have pictures to post but I definitely will when I get them back. I'm just hoping that the weather will cooperate and the rain holds off, if it doesn't we won't be getting our outdoor pictures.

Luckily our heat was back on when I got home last night.

Can't wait to see pictures Debbie.

I just love the smell of baby milk breath, the back of their necks and I always make it a point to let them sleep on my chest at least once or twice in the first few months.

I even went out and bought a few patterns and material to make something for Vivian. I might even make matching shirts for the boys for next spring.

Guenna will tell you she had the best dressed Barbie!!!

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

So glad this weekend is almost over!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[PNO4TE]

Terry - there is nothing to compare to that "baby smell" is there? and I love having their little faces pressed up against the crook of my neck as they fall asleep on my chest. Those are the only reasons I would want a grandchild right now. However, I can get my fix from the babies that go with my students' families so no need to wish pregnancies on my unmarried daughters!

Tammy - One more day. One more day. One more day. And it should be slightly cooler for you.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning friends!

 

[mommykds]

I just love the smell of baby milk breath, the back of their necks and I always make it a point to let them sleep on my chest at least once or twice in the first few months.

 

[Disney Yooper]

I can't believe how long it has been since I got to the thread. It was so great to read so much happy news and just a little sad/worrisome. Things are going fine for me & mine.

Katrina is getting married on 9/10/11 at 12. It is going to be just immediate family & grandmas invited and they are thinking about getting married on the beach. Her fiance got a job in Chicago and she told him she wouldn't move there until they were married. He proposed to her before he got the job offer. She is currently the assistant manager at the Payless store.

Becky has been helping open a new Shopko store in a town a couple of hours away. She spent several weeks there. She was there on opening day. Her manager has told her they will be opening more in the fall and wants her to help set them up. She isn't sure if she is going back to school in the fall to work on her bachelors since she got her associate this spring. Time will tell.

We cleaned out my mother in laws house. It was a little hard but we got a lot of very special things that have great meaning for us. We also buried her ashes next to Chuck's dad.

Chuck & I pulled out the carpeting in the living room and put down tongue & groove laminate throughout the main area of the house. It looks great. Chuck is happy to get rid of the carpeting. We also painted the living room. We still have the kitchen and dining room to paint.

Next week-end is the camping week-end I host every year for work. Most of the people who attend aren't campers so Chuck & I do all the cooking. We love it. It is always very relaxing and lots of fun. I'm really looking forward to it.

August 1, I have to officially start my training program for the full marathon in January. I follow the Marathoning for Mortals plan. Hopefully, it will help me lose some weight as well.

All in all things are good in Michigan.

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning.

We had a fabulous weekend with near perfect weather. Everyone got along well and there was lots to do. We even got the lawn mowed and started washing the outside of the camper last night. I need to get some magic erasers and black streak remover before we can finish.

I must admit that I didn't sleep well last night. I found out yesterday that the restaurant that I worked at until last month closed it's doors after service on Saturday night. It's not surprising as business hasn't been good for a long time, but it is the end of an era and makes me a bit sick to my stomach. While it doesn't directly effect me now I had thought about working a couple of nights a week in the fall and Nick was thinking of working there in the fall too. Most people had full time jobs, but there are a few that relied on the restaurant as at least part of their family's income so I'm sure that many lives are shook up right now. I also worry about the oldest owner who is in her mid 70's. She has been wanting to retire for years, but she has lived in that restaurant from 7 am - 11 pm (or later) for 26 years now and I fear that having that huge void will not be good for her health.

In other news we are doggie sitting this week. It should keep the boys busy. He's a little Chihuahua.

Have a great day.

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

Vicki - It's great to see you here! Good luck training for the marathon!

You too, Jen and Anne Marie!

Deb - sounds like a fun weekend. That's too bad about the restaurant.

I'm so happy to have today and tomorrow off! It was a looong weekend. Nicholas has Survivor Camp this week from 9 - 12. Today they are rockwall climbing and hiking along the river. I hope the heat stays tolerable for them.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

Nice to see you here, Vicki.

Deb - I am glad you all had a good weekend, but I am very sorry to hear of the demise of "your" restaurant. That is so very sad.

Tammi - Enjoy your weekend!

 

[MrsHeg]

The wedding was beautiful, we are still working on getting cleaned up around here, today was return day. There are a few pictures trickling in, my SIL is a firefighter so they took a few pictures at the firestation,

And I love this one of them cutting the cake,

 

[MrsHeg]

And of course these two had to be a part of the event,

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Wonderful pictures!!!

 

[my3princes]

Good morning.

Vicki - It's great to see you here! Good luck training for the marathon!

You too, Jen and Anne Marie!

Deb - sounds like a fun weekend. That's too bad about the restaurant.

I'm so happy to have today and tomorrow off! It was a looong weekend. Nicholas has Survivor Camp this week from 9 - 12. Today they are rockwall climbing and hiking along the river. I hope the heat stays tolerable for them.

I'm sure that Nicholas will have fun with Survivor camp. I think I'd have fun with it. Thankfully it has cooled off a bit. I'm sure the heat made your weekend feel even longer.



Debbie the pictures are awesome. The effects on the firetruck are cool and the cake was amazing.

 

[Disney Yooper]

Terry - there is nothing to compare to that "baby smell" is there? and I love having their little faces pressed up against the crook of my neck as they fall asleep on my chest. Those are the only reasons I would want a grandchild right now. However, I can get my fix from the babies that go with my students' families so no need to wish pregnancies on my unmarried daughters!

Tammy - One more day. One more day. One more day. And it should be slightly cooler for you.

I also love babies. As it turns out, one of my 40 year old friends in Lansing with three girls ages 7-13 just had a baby with her live-in boyfriend. Her family lives a couple of hours away so I get to spend time playing with Cayden. He is a sweet little guy. This works out really well for me. I get to be the babysitter. I am loving it.

 

[Disney Yooper]

Good Morning.

We had a fabulous weekend with near perfect weather. Everyone got along well and there was lots to do. We even got the lawn mowed and started washing the outside of the camper last night. I need to get some magic erasers and black streak remover before we can finish.

I must admit that I didn't sleep well last night. I found out yesterday that the restaurant that I worked at until last month closed it's doors after service on Saturday night. It's not surprising as business hasn't been good for a long time, but it is the end of an era and makes me a bit sick to my stomach. While it doesn't directly effect me now I had thought about working a couple of nights a week in the fall and Nick was thinking of working there in the fall too. Most people had full time jobs, but there are a few that relied on the restaurant as at least part of their family's income so I'm sure that many lives are shook up right now. I also worry about the oldest owner who is in her mid 70's. She has been wanting to retire for years, but she has lived in that restaurant from 7 am - 11 pm (or later) for 26 years now and I fear that having that huge void will not be good for her health.

In other news we are doggie sitting this week. It should keep the boys busy. He's a little Chihuahua.

Have a great day.

It's always so sad to hear about closures such as this. I'm sorry to hear that it hit so close to home.

 

[PNO4TE]

Love the pictures, Debbie. The look on your daughter's face tells it all, doesn't it? Well done, Mama!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Debbie-Love the photos! So beautiful!

Elin-how exciting for your trip!

Terry-nice to hear of you enjoying your new

Becky-good luck to your Mom tomorrow! Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well.

Tammi-looks like we'll be at WDW at the same time in August.

Vicki-I bought that Marathon book a few months ago. Guess I should read it and get moving!!!

Deb-sorry to hear about the restuarant


Work remains extreemly stressful. Things are so crazy and I haven't even really started my crazy busy time.

 

[PNO4TE]

Work remains extreemly stressful. Things are so crazy and I haven't even really started my crazy busy time.