DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 3

[Eventer98]

Eventer98 when I got married the inlaws didn't contribute anything (well our pressie was $200 and the hire of FIL's suit cost $140 ) my parents paid for most of it, so when we were doing the guest list we told each set of parents they could invite 1 couple as their guests. Well MIL wasn't happy about this and drew up a list of about 10 people she wanted to come (who we didn't know!) and when we said no she said OK we'll pay for them Couldn't believe they wouldn't contribute except for their friends to attend whereas my parents were paying and happy with 1 set of guests Weddings always bring out the best in people

You know what's funny...the in-laws did the SAME thing to me. We had to cut the guest list and they still didn't offer to pay anything. Then the invites went out and they flipped out b/c so-n-so was cut...even though they knew they would be in Oct. That's when they offered to pay for those people. I said no way..it was too late. I think they were calling our bluff to see if we would really cut people. So yep, they offered to chip it for people we didn't know when it was too late. My MIL also offered to buy us toasting glasses ($100) which was generous BUT I told her we planned to use what was at the recpetion site b/c it wasn't important to us. You'd think they would understand and ask us a better way they could help us with that $100 but no. Toasting glasses or nothing.

eventer - we also had to pay for 99% of our wedding. my dad did buy my dress and my mom paid for half the food. but otherwise it all came out of our pockets. but i didn't expect my parents to pay for it - i'm the oldest by 7 years and my sister and brother were 18 and 15 at the time. so i knew there was no way they could contribute more because they had another kid getting ready to go to college and another teenager - and we all know how expensive teenagers can be!!! anyway, i wouldn't change a thing about it because i worked hard for everything i had at the wedding and that's what made our day so special.

by the way, don't know if you've planned any wedding favors, but this was a cute and cheap idea i used at my wedding for favors. i got hershey's hugs and kisses, wrapped about 4 of them in tulle, then tied a silver ribbon to close the bag. then i bought a package of cute business cards that had little silver swirls on them and printed out "hugs and kisses from the mr. and mrs." (if you say that out loud it rhymes) on each with our names and the date. i punched a hole in the corner of each card and attached it to the candy bag with the silver ribbon.

I wish I had known about your favor ideas a month ago! We couldn't come up with anything that wasn't tacky so we donated money to a horse rescue group here in NY and then had cards made for the tables stating in lieu of favors we donated $ to the rescue group. I wanted Disney themed favors but everything on EBay was so cheapy looking.
I also agree with you that the day will be even more special b/c of how much we have had to save for it. There have been times we have wanted to elope (see previous complaining posts ) but we hung in there.

 

[eeyore45]

I do love reading the wedding posts!! We have 2 boys in college, and a ten yr old, so no, we have nothing to contribute - but I do slip my ds money and they've started a bank account. I'm surprised her mom isnt giving any money, but lots of directions !

We'll do the rehearsal dinner, and I'm getting the hotel rooms at a discount (they threw in the room for the dinner, and the bridal suite, as well as a shuttle to the reception - all free!!)

DS wants to put picture frames on the tables - I found some nice silver tone ones at Tuesday Mornings - but its 2 years away, so we throw out ideas... who knows what the end result will be!!

and did you know you could custom order M&M's?? They had a coupon for a free bag - but you had to order 4 bags - at $50
http://www.mymms.com/celebrations/weddings.asp

 

[Eventer98]

Yeah we would be more understanding if his parents had a good reason to not help out...like you do! But they don't. No kids in college. Just a low mortgage and one car payment. And they have good jobs. I've said it before..I truly believe they are being spiteful for us going back to Disney since they thought we should cancel the trip in order to accommodate distant relatives on the guest list.
They are doing the rehearsal but wanted to just have "sandwiches." DF vetoed that idea pretty quick and got it bumped up to steak. So that's something at least. I know I should be more grateful for that but it's hard when we have been struggling to save the last ten months.
I thought about those MnM's as well but didn't dare check them out..I knew they would be $$!!!
I don't want to hog this thread. It's time to meet the future in-laws for dinner anyway. Thanks as always for listening to me b***h!! It helps more then you know!!

 

[harleygirl]

hey Peeps I am dissing instead of cleaning my house and i have a large number of people coming here tomorrow for a bday party!

I am in total denial!

 

[UtahMama]

WOW!

I had to re-read yesterday's posts to make sure no one's pretty numbers got left out!

A day of fabulous WOO HOOOtys and congratulations Punkin' on your new ribbon!

Lynda!!!! THIS is your BIG week, missy!

YOU need to only lose 3.2 pounds to move up a notch on the ribbons!

For those who samed or gained... ...let's try HARD this week! What can we do to up our motivation?

Anywho, our weeks total was:

about 37.5!!!!!


That it Fabulous!!!!!! I WILL be contributing THIS next friday!!!!!

 

[harleygirl]

thanks utah! I need a boost!

I have found that this medicine I am taking is either making me really hungry, or I need to shrink my tummy. I have been soooo hungry this week! and I also find that I cant really handle a whole lot of caffiene it makes me real shaky!

So this week I will be good I will drink my water, I will watch my calories and I will exercise hard everyday. should be easy cause the boys will be gone!

ok off to shove everything in my bedroom - I mean clean my house

 

[mousehouselover]

OMGoodness.......... we were getting ready to play Disney Trival Pursuit and we were talking about our trip in Dec. I was talking about fastpasses and DS asked if we could get fastpasses for the monorail! Bless his heart, but I about fell off the sofa!!!! The poor kid hasn't been to WDW since he was not quite 4 yrs old.

My family I getting upset, I'm DISsing and playing and I'm winning. I've got 2 wedgies already and no one else has had a turn yet.

 

[Bee]

So, Here I am in Arizona.

I made the plane. Watched lifetime movies on my IPOD.
Landed, Drove to Tucson, with my mom... Saw my grandma and her husband. Scored some diamond earings. Woooo Hooooty.

Went shopping and to lunch with them.

Took them back to Their assisted living facility. Drove back to Pheonix. My mom took me to a spa and pre-paid for a pedicure, manicure and cut and style. SPA day for me tomorrow.

Now, checking in mith my PEEPS. Talked to the girls. They are having fun. I admot still emotional.. But, that is ok.. I am HUMAN.

Waiting to go to dinner. Already almost 9 at home only 7 here and we are still going to dinner in awhile. I will be exhausted when I go to bed tonight.. But, this is good for me.

I love you all... When I say.. I love you all.. I realllllly mean it.

Pixie must be in WDW now. I asked to go with her.. she said yes... but, this is good for me to be here.

Check in later..

Congrats to those who have had woooo hooty's
s for thoise who need it.

Later, Bee

 

[harleygirl]

OMGoodness..........
My family I getting upset, I'm DISsing and playing and I'm winning. I've got 2 wedgies already and no one else has had a turn yet.

So, Here I am in Arizona.

I made the plane. Watched lifetime movies on my IPOD.
Landed, Drove to Tucson, with my mom... Saw my grandma and her husband. Scored some diamond earings. Woooo Hooooty.

Went shopping and to lunch with them.

Took them back to Their assisted living facility. Drove back to Pheonix. My mom took me to a spa and pre-paid for a pedicure, manicure and cut and style. SPA day for me tomorrow.

Now, checking in mith my PEEPS. Talked to the girls. They are having fun. I admot still emotional.. But, that is ok.. I am HUMAN.

Waiting to go to dinner. Already almost 9 at home only 7 here and we are still going to dinner in awhile. I will be exhausted when I go to bed tonight.. But, this is good for me.

I love you all... When I say.. I love you all.. I realllllly mean it.

Pixie must be in WDW now. I asked to go with her.. she said yes... but, this is good for me to be here.

Check in later..

Congrats to those who have had woooo hooty's
s for thoise who need it.

Later, Bee

oooohh honey have a great pamper you trip!!!! I am SOOO jealous!!!

iam off to do

 

[mousehouselover]

Highlights from our game............

I couldn't answer my first question on one of my turns. DH said we'd better start making phone calls to make sure H-E-double hockey sticks hasn't frozen over.

Then came his turn, he had a question regarding Mufasa from The Lion King. He couldn't remember what the charater was called, just who voiced him. In his best Dath Vader voice, DH says "Simba, I am your father!"

A few turns later, my sis gets asked what Woody waves in the window to prove Buzz is still alive. She answered Mr Potato Head's arm!

 

[punkin413]

I wish I had known about your favor ideas a month ago! We couldn't come up with anything that wasn't tacky so we donated money to a horse rescue group here in NY and then had cards made for the tables stating in lieu of favors we donated $ to the rescue group. I wanted Disney themed favors but everything on EBay was so cheapy looking.

even better idea!!!!!!!

 

[nsalz]

WOW!

I had to re-read yesterday's posts to make sure no one's pretty numbers got left out!

A day of fabulous WOO HOOOtys and congratulations Punkin' on your new ribbon!

Lynda!!!! THIS is your BIG week, missy!

YOU need to only lose 3.2 pounds to move up a notch on the ribbons!

For those who samed or gained... ...let's try HARD this week! What can we do to up our motivation?

Anywho, our weeks total was:

about 37.5!!!!!


That it Fabulous!!!!!! I WILL be contributing THIS next friday!!!!!

I everyone...wow 37.5 pounds, thats great. I did the eliptical almost everyday this week, but I did not weigh myself. because I didn't feel lighter and I didn't want to discourage myself.....I am easily discouraged. PD should be landing in Orlando any minute now and I join her on Tuesday. We pack tomorrow. Yahoo

So, Here I am in Arizona.

I made the plane. Watched lifetime movies on my IPOD.
Landed, Drove to Tucson, with my mom... Saw my grandma and her husband. Scored some diamond earings. Woooo Hooooty.

Went shopping and to lunch with them.

Took them back to Their assisted living facility. Drove back to Pheonix. My mom took me to a spa and pre-paid for a pedicure, manicure and cut and style. SPA day for me tomorrow.

Now, checking in mith my PEEPS. Talked to the girls. They are having fun. I admot still emotional.. But, that is ok.. I am HUMAN.

Waiting to go to dinner. Already almost 9 at home only 7 here and we are still going to dinner in awhile. I will be exhausted when I go to bed tonight.. But, this is good for me.

I love you all... When I say.. I love you all.. I realllllly mean it.

Pixie must be in WDW now. I asked to go with her.. she said yes... but, this is good for me to be here.

Check in later..

Congrats to those who have had woooo hooty's
s for thoise who need it.

Later, Bee

Bee....Yay for the diamon earings..have a good time.

Harley...don't worry about cleaning, it's just going to get messed up anyway

Mousehouse-we have that Disney Trivia Game...Love it.

 

[punkin413]

OMGoodness.......... we were getting ready to play Disney Trival Pursuit and we were talking about our trip in Dec. I was talking about fastpasses and DS asked if we could get fastpasses for the monorail! Bless his heart, but I about fell off the sofa!!!! The poor kid hasn't been to WDW since he was not quite 4 yrs old.

My family I getting upset, I'm DISsing and playing and I'm winning. I've got 2 wedgies already and no one else has had a turn yet.

my DH is the same way. he hasn't been in a really long time and he says the last time he went you had to pay for the attractions you wanted to see/ride instead of paying one price for the whole park. he keeps asking me, "are we gonna get to ride this or that" and i'm like, "yes......we get to ride everything! how many times do i have to tell you how this works???"

oh, and i kick so much butt at disney trivia!!!!!!!!!! i haven't played in forever because nobody wants to play me anymore.

 

[punkin413]

So, Here I am in Arizona.

My mom took me to a spa and pre-paid for a pedicure, manicure and cut and style. SPA day for me tomorrow.

oh, enjoy your day of pampering!!! live it up while you can! i LOVE spas!!! and wow....diamond earrings? you go!

 

[harleygirl]

punkin have you dared wash your car yet??? isnt it funny that ALL the cars in Ga are yellow now..heck black lab is yellow now!

 

[punkin413]

punkin have you dared wash your car yet??? isnt it funny that ALL the cars in Ga are yellow now..heck black lab is yellow now!

nope, i'm not touching my car until this pollen count goes down. why bother? it'll just become yellow again! earlier this week i decided to go outside to do some work on my laptop and enjoy the afternoon weather. i was out there about 15 minutes before my laptop was covered in yellow. i'm glad i don't have bad allergies right now because i'd be miserable! i've had a headache for about 4 days now and i'm sure that's what's causing it. i'm sure it's bad where you are, too, right? aren't you somewhere south of atlanta? i'm about 45 minutes north of atlanta.

 

[dismom9761]

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Mimi from peyton

 

[dismom9761]

hi ya'll!Wow it took me forever to catch up. There is no way I can comment on it all so I will start from here.

Punkin,it is bad here.My two kids with asthma/allergies are miserable.

 

[aries1980]

hey peeps!

 

[Eventer98]

So, Here I am in Arizona.

Have a great trip Bee and try to enjoy it!! I know you are under a ton of stress..I know when I am it's really hard to settle down, clear my thoughts and enjoy myself with whatever I'm doing! But a whole spa day?? I am super jealous right now!! Enjoy!