DDA Chapter 6

[my3princes]

Oh, I'm so glad you just hit the rain!



Wonderful pictures, Deb! The rooms did really turn out great!

Does the stuffed Mickey dance? With the speaker being in his foot? If so, my mom definitely just bought the Minnie for the girls' room

He is supposed to though I haven't seen him dance yet

That looks like a wonderful young man's bedroom! I love what you guys did with it. What does he think of it?

We can't get him out of it

More prayers & needed for my family. Remember the cousin I said had cancer. Well, we got more details. She had a biopsy and we are waiting to here if it is cancer. My uncle got the message garbled. So prayers & that it is NOT cancer.

However, the reason for more prayers & is said Uncle from above is having some serious health issues and is currently in intensive care. So prayers & that they find out what is causing his problems.

Happy Birthday Mo!

I hope you had a great day Molly

I'm packed!!! I'm packed!!!!!

When do you leave again?

Maybe. I just haven't had time to check. They like to keep them a surprise.

ETA: I have already received the Appreciation Pin and Honor Pin that is Girl Scout wide and are the big honors. I have also received several of the local Council honors. I do believe that they created a new one a couple of years ago that I have not received so I think that may be the one they are giving. This is the last year our Council will be Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters (because we are merging with 2 or 3 other councils into 1) so they need to get rid of all the pins!

I'm sure that it is a well deserved award. You gave so much time to the GS.

Gary made a comment the other day that I need to slow down on the trips with the remodeling that is going to start.

I know fixing up our home is important & that it is going to cost quite a bit, but I need my trips. So maybe next year I will just plan one

Remodeling is very expensive Even doing the work ourselves it is adding up quickly.

Well, we spent 3 hours at Shopko. When we were finishing up, my mom arrived in town and met us there. Between the 4 of us (Becky, Mom, Chuck & I) we spent $910. Mind you, Becky gets a 15% discount on all clothes and 10% on everything else but electronics. She saved us $144 from that. We bought a quilt for our bed, sheets for our bed and sheets for Becky's bed. The rest was clothes and shoes for all of us. Chuck got 2 pair of zip-off leg pants, 2 pair of shorts, lots of button-up shirts, 8 nice t-shirts, underwear, socks, and some airwalks. Becky got several pairs of shorts, underwear, quite a few shirts, a dress, robe, and good tennis shoes. I got several more casual shirts which was the only thing I was lacking, underwear and a pair of roll-up leg pants. Mom got a spring jacket, pajamas, 6 or 7 shirts, and some underwear. I can't believe we spent what we did but with Becky's discount we paid 55-65% off the regular price of all summer clothes.

It sounds like you have made some great purchases of late. We won't recognize you if we ever get to meet again.

Sending prayers! I hope they get good news and that they figure out what is wrong with your Uncle. Glad you're home safe.


Deb -- you've done an amazing job with the room



Happy Birthday Mo!



Incredible!

We've had lots of sun but windy and coolish at times. Three soccer games prevented me from meeting Elizabeth and Lindsay for lunch. But, the boys won all of their games. We went to the school auction last night. Emmitt Smith and his wife were the honorary co-chairs. Since their kids do go to school I assumed they would show up, but was amazed that they showed up and were still there when we left. They are very gracious.

Jake woke us up at 3:30 telling us he had just thrown up. He did make it to the bathroom thankfully. We put him in our bed and I went to try to sleep on the couch. He did get sick again around daybreak, but hasn't since then. His tummy really bothered him this morning, so I spent time holding his hand, laying beside him in bed and when he wanted to lay down on the floor by the heater/bathroom, putting washcloths on his head and drying his tears. He was so upset that he would miss the kite flying event this afternoon, and is scared he'll miss school and mess up his perfect attendance. He's feeling much better after taking a couple of long naps, so I think he'll go to school tomorrow.

Andrew had another soccer game today (they lost 4-3) and now is at baseball practice.

I hate to say it, but I'm really sick of The Disney Channel. I've OD'd on it today.

I hope that Jake is feeling better. I'm sure he has his heart set on perfect attendance. I don't know how you guys keep up with your kids schedules. I have enough trouble keeping up with my kids and they aren't nearly as active.

I'll come back and catch up during Desperate Housewifes, I hope

The kitchen is loaded!!! The cabinets are done. All of the cabients are organized, clean, with every piece that was placed inside washed.

I still have to put the hardware back on a couple of cabinets and the drawers, but I have to go to the grocery store. I also cleaned out the refridgerator, had to clean the gaskets and the grill underneath. I pulled out the drawer under the stove and cleaned that. There is not a surface in my kitchen that still has construction dust except the broom closet. I'll get that next week. I'm bushed. My hands are like prunes.

But now, finally, after almost 3 years of living here, my cabinets are brighter and I really like my kitchen. It was the room we knew we had to redo from the begining, but other things kept coming up and it was pushed to the back burner. (very punny )

Sounds like you've made great progress. So where are the pictures I'm a visual person ya know.

YAY!!!


DH pulled a ton of stuff out of his closet that he took to Goodwill. I pulled out a few things (I get rid of things more often than he does) and I cleared out "the corner". It is the catch-all where we throw empty boxes, rolls of wrapping paper, odds & ends we have no good place for. Some of it was stuff we meant to donate last time but the box got left behind. I found 5 pieces of my stuff that needs to go to the dry cleaners - I never dry clean anything. Now there is actually room in the corner for us to put some sort of drawers or something to hold the overflow of DH's stuff. The closet is still full and so are all 3 dressers.

Sounds like spring cleaning is spreading all around the DDA world.

I need to spend time getting rid of "stuff" again too. Today I worked outside and raked up old mulch and leaves and cleaned out the floor of our shed so we can fill it up again.

Sounds like you made a great start. Have you seen the new mulch that is made of rubber. It is guananteed to never break down or need to be replaced. I saw some at BJ's and had to wonder how plants would react to being surrounded by rubber

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Happy Birthday Molly!



We hope you had a wonderful birthday party!

​

(Thanks for the reminder, Amy!)

MOLLY!​

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday Mo!

Love this!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MO

Hope you have a wonderful PINK day!

Scraplifting....

Happy Birthday Molly!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Mo!

Happy Birthday, Molly!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLY!

Happy Birthday Molly!!



Hope your day was fantabulous!!

I hope you had a great day Molly

Molly says "Thank you Thank you!" She got a big kick out of finding her name on the "puter" She loved all the wishes. Thank you all so much!

 

[PNO4TE]

Sounds like you made a great start. Have you seen the new mulch that is made of rubber. It is guananteed to never break down or need to be replaced. I saw some at BJ's and had to wonder how plants would react to being surrounded by rubber

They had that stuff at the Australian Walkabout at the F&W Festival a couple of years ago. It was very nice walking, I must say. And you really couldn't tell that it was old tires! How did it compare in cost?

 

[my3princes]

So i have to show you guys what i think we may do on one of our stops in alaska...im so excited about it
Within a few miles of Juneau you will be in transported back in time to relive the spirit of the gold rush with an Iditarod Dog Musher and his team of Alaskan huskies. After a drive along Gastineau Channel and into the remote Sheep Creek Valley, you'll arrive at the Sled Dog Summer Camp and be greeted by an Iditarod Musher and the team of Alaskan huskies. Your musher will guide you through an educational tour of the camp, located on the actual site of the AJ Mine. See a replica of an Iditarod Race checkpoint and go through the steps the musher goes through as if you were actually arriving at the checkpoint with him. Learn how dog care and the health of the musher's dogs are his two greatest concerns. Visit the puppies and take part in their initial social training. Interactive and Interpretive displays of the Alaskan gold rush days and sled dogs, then and now, are placed within walking distance throughout the Camp. Visit your musher's wall tent and learn what it's like to live in the middle of 120 huskies. Climb aboard a wheeled dog cart and experience the thrill of mushing approximately 1.5 miles through Sheep Creek Valley behind a team of highly trained Alaskan Huskies.

It sounds like fun. That is something that we would enjoy.

They had that stuff at the Australian Walkabout at the F&W Festival a couple of years ago. It was very nice walking, I must say. And you really couldn't tell that it was old tires! How did it compare in cost?

I don't remember off the top of my head. I'm in there at least once a week so I'll check the price next time I'm in there. It would be nice to not have to replace it yearly. I would guess that a weed barrier would be a great idea though.

 

[tink2020]

I'm packed!!! I'm packed!!!!!

How exciting! I hope this week flies by for all of you!

It is kind of like Kmart or Walmart (not Super Walmart which has food).

Got it! Sounds like a fun shopping trip! Kyle and I went shopping ourselves today, to get some things off the registry now that we are showered out! We are anticipating a coupon from BRU this week, and then the real spree begins! They were nice enough, and had enough foresight to send our coupon out earlier than our due date, knowing I won't be out shopping much longer! Target on the other hand.......

So i have to show you guys what i think we may do on one of our stops in alaska...im so excited about it
Within a few miles of Juneau you will be in transported back in time to relive the spirit of the gold rush with an Iditarod Dog Musher and his team of Alaskan huskies. After a drive along Gastineau Channel and into the remote Sheep Creek Valley, you'll arrive at the Sled Dog Summer Camp and be greeted by an Iditarod Musher and the team of Alaskan huskies. Your musher will guide you through an educational tour of the camp, located on the actual site of the AJ Mine. See a replica of an Iditarod Race checkpoint and go through the steps the musher goes through as if you were actually arriving at the checkpoint with him. Learn how dog care and the health of the musher's dogs are his two greatest concerns. Visit the puppies and take part in their initial social training. Interactive and Interpretive displays of the Alaskan gold rush days and sled dogs, then and now, are placed within walking distance throughout the Camp. Visit your musher's wall tent and learn what it's like to live in the middle of 120 huskies. Climb aboard a wheeled dog cart and experience the thrill of mushing approximately 1.5 miles through Sheep Creek Valley behind a team of highly trained Alaskan Huskies.

Jen, that sounds amazing!

He is supposed to though I haven't seen him dance yet

Hmm.... I don't think Minnie has an option but to dance. Of course, "dancing" is loose -- she sort of bobs her head, and moves her arms a bit




goodnight all!

 

[KristineN]

I thought it was $16-19 a cu ft...I have debated it....my only concern is if you change you mind...that would be heck of a clean up since it won't ever disintegrate. I have to really make sure I want to do this....as I have a very large area to cover

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Pictures from Molly's celebrations..

The butterfly cupcakes for her preschool class...

And from today...

Her new Barbie bike (of course it's pink)

She just had to finish the salad!

From her sisters

She got a camera of her own

 

[my3princes]

I slept in this morning and that was the only relaxing that I did. Chris and I started prepping the house for sanding the drywall. We spent 4 hours taping paper over the new flooring in the halls, removing everything that we possibly could and covering what was left with sheets. We even taped the bedroom doors closed so that no dust could get through the cracks It took us a couple of hours to sand, then we let the dust settle a bit and started cleaning up. That took several more hours. The good news is that the bedrooms remained dust free. The bad news is that the ceiling and one wall crack needs another coat of durabond I'm not excited about that. The kids are off this week and I'm hoping that I can get the hall and entry painted and back together. Our appraisal is on the 21st so it would be nice to have that area completed. I'm hoping that I can pick away at it. I also have to work 5 nights this week The money will be nice, but It will slow things down here.

Tomorrow I will try to get the ceiling painted and maybe just maybe catch up on laundry.

 

[babytrees]

I think you got the pink right!!!

Cake looks scrumptious!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Robyn--that cake looks GOOD!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

I think you got the pink right!!!

Cake looks scrumptious!!

Robyn--that cake looks GOOD!

Thanks, it was good but too sweet!

There is about 1/2 of it left, when should I expect you?

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks, it was good but too sweet!

There is about 1/2 of it left, when should I expect you?

2....2.5 hours? i know i can get there ! feel like a houseguest any time soon lol

 

[my3princes]

I think you got the pink right!!!

Cake looks scrumptious!!

The cake looked so good that I had to go get a snack I did opt for a weight watchers muffin, but that won't do much good with the other junk I've been eating.

 

[ReAnSt]

I did not go to the Baseball game. We did go to Texas Roadhouse. I only ate part of my salad and a roll. The rest of my food came home. Then I had some of my brother's Birthday ice cream cake that our Mom made..

I am watching Desperate Housewives now and then will probably head to bed.

Night all.

 

[PNO4TE]

I don't remember off the top of my head. I'm in there at least once a week so I'll check the price next time I'm in there. It would be nice to not have to replace it yearly. I would guess that a weed barrier would be a great idea though.

looking online it appears regular mulch runs about $3 a bag and the pulverized rubber stuff is $10-$15 a bag. Could be worth it if it truly lasts. And I would definitely invest in a weed barrier. We have it down out front and I never have to weed, although there is this maple tree that keeps wanting to come up in my azaleas.

 

[PNO4TE]

Robyn - the pink cake and everything else looks great!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

headed to bed--goodnight all!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

We had a nice evening yesterday with our friends and their kids. The kids played outside all evening and we just sat and chatted. It was great. We picked up my niece on the way home last night as she wanted to spend the night. Got home and put the girls to bed. I cooked up the ground beef for the spaghetti sauce and mixed it all together.

This morning I got up and finished the Pink cake and got the spaghetti sauce into the crock pot. We had breakfast and then cleaned up the house.

Emma had a soccer game this afternoon, they lost 6-0 but they played so much better than they did the first game. Emma played the entire game. She was exhausted tonight!

After the game it was dinner here. My parents, sister, niece and MIL were here. Everyone left around 7:30ish. I got the girls bathed and in bed. I've still got some clean up to do which is really not at all that I want to do. I am getting off of here now to do that and then head to bed.

Obviously you can see that we read through the last pages but I am beyond exhausted so please forgive me for not responding individually. 's, and all around.

Good night all!!

 

[PNO4TE]

good night, everyone!

 

[tinknme]

Robyn thanks for sharing Molly's birthday pictures! You are all killing me with the cupcake & cake pictures, they look so good

Jen you are going to have so much fun on the cruise!

Deb I hope you get everything completed on your list before the appraisal

Becky sorry your were not able to enjoy your dinner, hope you feel better tomorrow