DDA Chapter 6

[MrsHeg]

Here's the revision Theresa,

I'm not happy with the picture in this one, I'll keep looking later, right now I need to get out there and finish cleaning up my flower bed.

Elin - thanks for asking, I'm doing quite well, (knock on wood), still inching toward my next weight loss goal. Patience is not one of my strong points.

Tammi - Gary was very efficient and got the paperwork to us very quickly.

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!

 

[Tammi67]

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald.

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi - Gary was very efficient and got the paperwork to us very quickly.

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!

Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.

When in August are you planning on going? I hope it overlaps our trip.

 

[tink2020]

3 DAYS!!!
Friday night we'll be watching Wishes from our MK View Room at the Contemporary!

After 2 cancelled trips, I'm so excited!​

I'm so exited for you!

The Disney Store in Lansing has closed already! I don't know when that happened but I'm very sad!

Oh, no! I had better take one of my "up times" and get to our mall for a quick trip to make sure ours is still there!

hi everyone!
So i went walking for 40 mintoday..that was huge for me--i love that ipod shuffle i bought!

Very nice! I hope the ipod continues to keep you motivated!

I'm sorry, Elizabeth! I tend to forget that you joined in this talkative group later.

Julie was never an avid poster, but she kept up for a little while. We were actually friends first, before we had the thread in common; her husband is a bailiff in the same courthouse where Kevin is a prosecutor. Kevin and Dave became buddies, having an obsession with Disney in common. Julie and I became fast friends, and we have a tradition of spending every New Years' Eve together. Their oldest son, Kyle, will be 10 in July and Carli just turned 8. Kyle is 100% blind. Both kids are over the moon that they have a new sibling.

Which brings me to the happy news...

Jack (I don't know his middle name yet) is here! I missed Julie's call, since we were at Kroger, but she said everything went great. He weighs 6 lbs, 13 ounces and he's 19 1/4 inches long. Not bad for a month early!

Welcome Jack! I'm so glad things went well!

Hi guys! I've been out of the loop for a couple of days. I promise to go back and catch up, but I wanted to let you guys know that Alan and I are expecting our 5th child on December 11. We are thrilled, and everything looks good so far. The only concern is that my progesterone level is too low, so I'm on a daily pill to build that up, and ensure a healthy environment for our little peanut! Thanks for all your prayers at this time! We have felt them all!!!

Glynis, congratulations! I'm so happy for you and Alan!

Wonderful news! And yes, good thing she didn't go full term!

Ah, he would have probably still been smaller than i was at birth!

What a wonderful night to check back in....

Hi Lindsay! It's nice to see you!

Jennifer - have fun with those Webkinz! I pray for many more "boring" days for you on the couch while those precious girls grow a bit more. Hey, I'll trade you your boredom for some of my work.

If I can help you from my couch in Cincinnati, I'd love to! I'm sure you are a lot like me, in that you would find it is NOT all it's cracked up to be being out of work and stuck at home!

Well, I'm finally caught up.

Today was Carissa's funeral. It was incredible! There were over 500 people in attendance. I think that even her parents were surprised. It was a beautiful tribute to her. Her siblings all spoke and sang and did an incredible job. After the ceremony, we went to the cemetery. The horse riding club that she belonged to "Courage Reins" met the hearse outside the church, and led the way. They had about 20 riders and one riderless horse. It was awesome. They did a presentation at the grave site, and it was so touching. We passed out white balloons to all the children and they released them at the end of the service. It was so neat to watch all the balloons rise into the sky. After that, the whole family went back to the church where the women's group had arranged for lunch to be served. We spent from 1:30-3:30 laughing and talking and remembering Carissa. It was definitely something that she would have loved!

It was a beautiful day, full of lots of emotional extremes. So, I think I'm going to call it a day and go to bed!

Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and prayers! I'm thankful every day for each and every one of you!

It sounds like a beautiful day, and a wonderful tribute!

Good morning DDA!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Robyn, I hope you find it works out to be what you need, and that you are able to get it and make it work!

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

I called and asked about open positions. While the cake decorator would be my preference it is morning hours which I cannot possibly swing. The other position is a packager and it is part time 4 nights a week. The hours are perfect 12am to 6am, with a definite Friday night. I could quickly get home in time for Eric to head off to work. Since it is only part time I'd have to offer to keep the brother's part time as well. The dad is in school and I could easily ,if they are willing, keep them while he is in school only. I would also stop watching the cousin as they need full time coverage.

I am going up there this afternoon and submit an application. It may not be exactly perfect but it's a start.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Debbie - YAY!!!! I am so excited that you'll be at WDW with all of us!! Can't wait to meet you and Richie!

Tammi - Glad your weekend plans are shaping up! Congrats to Nicholas!

Robyn - Yikes! Midnight to 6 AM sounds rough! Hopefully it will work out for you!

Disney is on the Travel Channel right now, and it will be on all day! Unfortunately Princess has play group smack in the middle of the ONE program I wanted to see. It is the Samantha Brown one I missed the first half of when it aired before.

 

[Glynis]

Remind your Dad you are not 43! Although I was tired during my pregnancy with Kristin, it was hands down the easier of my 2 pregnancies, even at age 35!

I think he'll eventually come around. He loves being a grandpa! I keep telling him that I'm in better health now than with any of my other pregnancies, so that should be a positive. He just remembers my mom developing toxemia, being life flighted to a large hospital, and by the time my dad got there, he met the doctor in the hall going into surgery. The doctor said, who do you want me to save, your wife or your baby? It was a stressful time. But, like I told him last night, that was 35 years ago!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, he is just being dad, and parents do worry even when you are older, married and with kids of your own.

He will warm up to the idea eventually, then he will be the proudest grampa out there.

I know that he will. He is so happy to be a grampa! He takes all of us (for the grandkids) to DL every 2 years. He loves to be on hand for all of the first times...first time to see Mickey, first time on Peter Pan, first time for a character meal, etc. He is a real Disney fanatic!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, congratulations! I'm so happy for you and Alan!



It sounds like a beautiful day, and a wonderful tribute!

Thanks, Jennifer!

It was a wonderful day!

I loved the pictures of you and Amy. Just one question..... when do you think you will actually start to look pregnant?????? Seriously, you look so gorgeous! I'm sure that you feel huge, but you definitely don't look it!!! I'm so jealous! I was the size of a mack truck at that point in my twin pregnancy! Alan used to joke around that I needed a wide load sign.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Elizabeth, tape the show you want to see.

 

[Glynis]

Disney is on the Travel Channel right now, and it will be on all day! Unfortunately Princess has play group smack in the middle of the ONE program I wanted to see. It is the Samantha Brown one I missed the first half of when it aired before.

Thanks for the heads up! I'm watching it right now! Guess it will have to be my fix since apparently we won't be going to DL for Christmas. We had been talking about it, but with the arrival of the little peanut, we'll have to put it off.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth, tape the show you want to see.

Can't. Princess doesn't have a DVR, and we don't have one at home, either!

Thanks for the heads up! I'm watching it right now! Guess it will have to be my fix since apparently we won't be going to DL for Christmas. We had been talking about it, but with the arrival of the little peanut, we'll have to put it off.

Eh, it's a pretty good trade off.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Glynis here is my cousin's belly, she is due in June.

 

[babytrees]

Debbie- I LOVE Cassidy's design. Now I just need to figure out what shirt to put it on.
If it helps with Abi her favorite color is teal.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Can't. Princess doesn't have a DVR, and we don't have one at home, either!

Eh, it's a pretty good trade off.

Sure is.

 

[KMH1]

Thanks, Jennifer!

It was a wonderful day!

I loved the pictures of you and Amy. Just one question..... when do you think you will actually start to look pregnant?????? Seriously, you look so gorgeous! I'm sure that you feel huge, but you definitely don't look it!!! I'm so jealous! I was the size of a mack truck at that point in my twin pregnancy! Alan used to joke around that I needed a wide load sign.

She's gained all of 11 pounds, Glynis!

Did you get to go to the game last night, Jen?

Today I discovered that my local Hallmark store has a Webkinz deal of the week...a full-sized Webkinz for only $7 starting every Monday until they sell out. This week's animal is a duck. I didn't buy it, but it sure is cute and fluffy.

 

[KMH1]

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper.

I hope everyone is having a nice day!

 

[babytrees]

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper.

I hope everyone is having a nice day!

hee hee...Matty certainly knows the way it goes...first lock the door and THEN play in the bathroom!!

 

[MrsHeg]

Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.

When in August are you planning on going? I hope it overlaps our trip.

We are going the 13th checking out on the 16th, we plan on attending the Cape May dinner.

Debbie- I LOVE Cassidy's design. Now I just need to figure out what shirt to put it on.
If it helps with Abi her favorite color is teal.

Glad you like it, I'll redo Abi's in teal, I think I found an Oddball picture that is a higher resolution.

This story reminds me of my nephew! My nephew yelled in church once. The priest gives a "blessing" to the deacon so he could give the sermon. (To do this the priest places his hands over the deacon's head, says a prayer and we wait for the sermon to start.)
In that lovely long pause, my nephew - only 5 or 6 - decides to ask my mom - making sure that everyone within 25 rows of us could hear asks: "Gramma, is he praying for hair?" Our deacon is bald.

Don't cha just love it? So how are the wedding plans coming, it's going to be here before you know it.

 

[MrsHeg]

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper.

I hope everyone is having a nice day!

But he's just so darned cute!