DDA Chapter 27

[my3princes]

Mommy and Daddy got to hold Caleb yesterday. Now she is waiting to be able to start nursing!! It is amazing how big he looks in the first pictures but when I saw the picture of mommy holding him, he really looks small. He weighs 6lbs.

Once he is done with the antibiotics, he will be able to go home which is probably tomorrow.

That's great news.


Vicki How is the wedding planning going?


Still busy here. I don't think I'm ever going to adjust to these 10 hour work days. I feel like I have no time at home. Oh well, I'm happy to have a full time job and thankful as well.

 

[tmfranlk]

Good evening, DDA!!

Tom - So good to see you! So, what's in the plans for your trip so far?!?!

Deb - 10 hours days are tough to get used to, I know. I forget, do you work 4 10hr days?

Elin - Wish I could help, but Kingdom Keepers is all I can think of and I don't think that was it. I'll keep trying to remember or see if I can find my notes I took on kid-young adult book discussions.

We've got a GORGEOUS day/night here. I think the high was barely 80 so our neighbor (charges) and I took the kiddos to the park after the others left. Then tonight Terra and I took Mom out for a belated-birthday frozen yogurt stop and sat our on the patio. Now the girls and I are getting ready to go for a walk. Terra keeps upping the distance of our walks so hopefully she'll get her feet built up some for Disney. Either way, though, I did end up buying a Maclaren double off of eBay. It saved me almost $150 off of renting at Disney, covers Terra's needs better than I even thought it would, gives me an extra seat with the kids around here and solves the part where I apparently left my regular Maclaren in the parking lot of the bowling alley a month or so ago and while half the employees saw it that day, it disappeared before I could call and claim it. Guess some patron decided they really needed it.

 

[babytrees]

Elin- I am betting it was the "Hunger Games" trilogy (though I just started a good YA series-Hex Hall

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

TGIF!

Single digits!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Tia and Theresa - Thanks for answering me. I know it isn't Kingdom Keepers because I have the whole set and am finishing the latest one this morning at the hospital while I wait for Bob at his rehab appointment. I do remember the Hunger Games discussion too. Maybe that was it. I will have to look into that series! I have never read the Peter and the Starcatcher series either, so I have those on request at the library.

I have very little time to read these days so I was thinking that books on this level might better meet my needs than a political thriller or historical novel would. It has taken me a couple of months to get through the latest KK book!! I used to read 2-3 books a week.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

Tammi - for a fast-approaching trip!!

 

[bethbuchall]

Elin- I am betting it was the "Hunger Games" trilogy (though I just started a good YA series-Hex Hall

I haven't read the Hunger Games trilogy yet, but I know that Anne Marie and Glynis were highly recommending it a while back.

I read a lot of J and YA, though most of it I'm too embarrassed to admit to.

The Peter and the Starcatchers books were good, though I don't think I even finished the whole series. If you have a good time for audio books, they were read by Jim Dale.

Theresa, I'll have to look up Hex Hall.

 

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! We're back from Disneyland. Actually, we got back late Friday night, but we brought a virus back with us, and it's laid us pretty low. It's been really nasty! Alan was down from Saturday through Monday, and the kids have been just as bad. Of course, that means there's no time for mom to be "down", as I have had to baby them all. Oh well. Maybe this weekend, I'll get a chance to have my turn. I haven't felt too bad, just achy all over.

Disneyland was fabulous! We all decided that August in Southern California just isn't for us, and we plan on going back to June! We loved the new Star Tours, and went on that a couple of times every day! Timothy loved the characters, and really enjoyed all the rides he was able to go on. I was worried about the dark rides, but he never screamed or was afraid! The twins conquered their fear of all the "big" rides, and went on everything multiple times! I was so proud of them! Katie got to explore some independent time with an older cousin, and she enjoyed it a lot! Dad and I spent a couple of afternoons shopping and talking, and I enjoyed that a lot! All in all, it was a great trip!

I've read back, but can't retain much! I see that another baby was born, bless him! Bob seems to be doing well, hooray!!! Deb's restaurant closed, boo! Theresa's job is going well, yay! Debbie's wedding went off flawlessly! Any other major things I missed? I hope not!

School is starting in a couple of weeks, so we're gearing back up for that. Clothes and supply shopping are going on frantically. I am excited for school to start, but more importantly, the kids are excited!

 

[my3princes]

TGIT I should have tomorrow off, but with a coworker on maternity leave I need to go in for a while tomorrow. Hunter and Nick have doctor appts in the afternoon so it will definitely be a short day.

 

[yellowfish78]

Elin - check out Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking series too. Completely out of the box! But I LOVED the Hunger Games series too!

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

Three day weekend here! I need to take Nicholas shopping and pick up some stuff for scouts, like hiking shoes and socks. Alyssa needs her hair trimmed too. Maybe then we'll go to the pool for a little while.

Glynis - I'm glad to hear that you all had a great trip. Sorry about the sickies though.

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin - check out Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking series too. Completely out of the box! But I LOVED the Hunger Games series too!

Thanks, Chanon!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

I was at the car dearlership at 6:00 this morning to have a recall on my car fixed. I am going to be a grump today, I fear!

 

[Disney Yooper]

Vicki How is the wedding planning going?

Final dress fitting is today. There were no alterations except for adding sleeves and the bustle. Becky & I are dress shopping for ourselves while we are in Green Bay. She has chosen Peacock feathers as a theme. We'll decorate the gazebo and her bouquet. We've ordered her veil from Etsy. She is still looking for her accessories. She is considering wearing her pearls that her Chuck's mom purchased for her as she was growing up or the beautiful necklace that I wore (borrowed from my cousin) for my wedding. We are still looking at hair styles. She is thinking just lots of curls and pulled up. She usually wears a pony tail.

She has the Reverand all set. They meet with him tomorrow. The gazebo on Presque Isle is reserved. This overlooks Lake Superior. http://activenet14.active.com/mqtcty/servlet/OnLineIntroduction.sdi?redir=1

She is working on the photographer, flowers and a small cake. We have 3 suites at the Comfort Suites reserved for Mom, the girls and us. We will be staying there for the week-end. She'll stay with us Friday night and get ready at the motel.

We are going to Marquette this week-end. Chuck, Pete, and his dad are going suit shopping at the traditional Men's shop there. It is where my dad purchased his suit for my wedding more than 29 years ago.

Pete's mom is coming up from Chicago to meet us and feel a part of the planning.

Pete's dad is going to cover the dinner after the wedding.

Pete & Katrina are thinking about having a barbeque on Sunday for friends and family in the area to celebrate. They'll have a reception next spring.

All in all with basically 2 months to plan a wedding and only a month to go, it is all coming together nicely.

 

[Glynis]

Elin - check out Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking series too. Completely out of the box! But I LOVED the Hunger Games series too!

I'd also add Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. If you like Greek mythology, at all, you'll love these books!

 

[Glynis]

Final dress fitting is today. There were no alterations except for adding sleeves and the bustle. Becky & I are dress shopping for ourselves while we are in Green Bay. She has chosen Peacock feathers as a theme. We'll decorate the gazebo and her bouquet. We've ordered her veil from Etsy. She is still looking for her accessories. She is considering wearing her pearls that her Chuck's mom purchased for her as she was growing up or the beautiful necklace that I wore (borrowed from my cousin) for my wedding. We are still looking at hair styles. She is thinking just lots of curls and pulled up. She usually wears a pony tail.

She has the Reverand all set. They meet with him tomorrow. The gazebo on Presque Isle is reserved. This overlooks Lake Superior. http://activenet14.active.com/mqtcty/servlet/OnLineIntroduction.sdi?redir=1

She is working on the photographer, flowers and a small cake. We have 3 suites at the Comfort Suites reserved for Mom, the girls and us. We will be staying there for the week-end. She'll stay with us Friday night and get ready at the motel.

We are going to Marquette this week-end. Chuck, Pete, and his dad are going suit shopping at the traditional Men's shop there. It is where my dad purchased his suit for my wedding more than 29 years ago.

Pete's mom is coming up from Chicago to meet us and feel a part of the planning.

Pete's dad is going to cover the dinner after the wedding.

Pete & Katrina are thinking about having a barbeque on Sunday for friends and family in the area to celebrate. They'll have a reception next spring.

All in all with basically 2 months to plan a wedding and only a month to go, it is all coming together nicely.

Wow! Sounds like it's going to be very lovely! My nephew and his wife did peacock feathers, and it was gorgeous! The cake had them on top, instead of a traditional topper, and the hall was decorated in those colors. It was very nice! I can't wait to hear more!

 

[bear74]

Vicki what are your Dec dates?

 

[my3princes]

Final dress fitting is today. There were no alterations except for adding sleeves and the bustle. Becky & I are dress shopping for ourselves while we are in Green Bay. She has chosen Peacock feathers as a theme. We'll decorate the gazebo and her bouquet. We've ordered her veil from Etsy. She is still looking for her accessories. She is considering wearing her pearls that her Chuck's mom purchased for her as she was growing up or the beautiful necklace that I wore (borrowed from my cousin) for my wedding. We are still looking at hair styles. She is thinking just lots of curls and pulled up. She usually wears a pony tail.

She has the Reverand all set. They meet with him tomorrow. The gazebo on Presque Isle is reserved. This overlooks Lake Superior. http://activenet14.active.com/mqtcty/servlet/OnLineIntroduction.sdi?redir=1

She is working on the photographer, flowers and a small cake. We have 3 suites at the Comfort Suites reserved for Mom, the girls and us. We will be staying there for the week-end. She'll stay with us Friday night and get ready at the motel.

We are going to Marquette this week-end. Chuck, Pete, and his dad are going suit shopping at the traditional Men's shop there. It is where my dad purchased his suit for my wedding more than 29 years ago.

Pete's mom is coming up from Chicago to meet us and feel a part of the planning.

Pete's dad is going to cover the dinner after the wedding.

Pete & Katrina are thinking about having a barbeque on Sunday for friends and family in the area to celebrate. They'll have a reception next spring.

All in all with basically 2 months to plan a wedding and only a month to go, it is all coming together nicely.

It sounds like things are coming along nicely. You all must be super busy though. I hope it's everything she has imagined.

 

[my3princes]

I didn't end up doing any comp time this morning. Got up and got ready for work, but the bathroom kept calling. On top of that I started a pot of coffee for Chris and for whatever reason the little mechanism on the bottom of the filter box didn't open and the water and grounds overflowed from the top. I think I stopped it withing 6 cups It only took 20 minutes to clean it up off the counter, floor and the machine itself.

Not a good start to the day.

 

[bear74]

I didn't end up doing any comp time this morning. Got up and got ready for work, but the bathroom kept calling. On top of that I started a pot of coffee for Chris and for whatever reason the little mechanism on the bottom of the filter box didn't open and the water and grounds overflowed from the top. I think I stopped it withing 6 cups It only took 20 minutes to clean it up off the counter, floor and the machine itself.

Not a good start to the day.

not a good start. heres hoping the rest gets better