As always Laurie you take so many pics. I didn't get the shutterfly info from Beth but I am so glad you are posting your pics on here. There are so many new ladies this year that I am not quite sure who some of them are but it really makes me feel like I am there with you posting so much. THANK you for that!!
And Sherrie Laurie is right. In years past we have always had lots of fun stuff (used to be strictly desserts) but it is nice because most people don't usually eat much of the stuff on the table AT the party but rather take it in the bags and I know I usually bring most of it home for my kids but a lot of the gals take the stuff into the parks for little snacks like the gum or life savers and such which is nice. Also when we have done exchanges in the past some people go above and beyone. Like the first year we did tote bags and some people did JUST the bag but you could add to it and some people put fun stuff IN the bags and same wtih last year. People decorated pillow cases and then some put stuff IN them and it is really fun because I know I got a whole bag of fun stuff for the park. A poncho, sunscreen, lip balm, kleenex etc. So it makes it really fun!!
I LOVE the meet and greet and think it is a great way to kick off the trip and also meet the new gals and I love the exchange and it is just fun! I also love all the group meals, photos and rides that we do and the scavy hunt is mom and I's FAV! We both really like puzzles and such though!
And Laurie I don't blame you one bit for being upset about the whole card mess. I would be too. I have had that happen before where they put holds on my cards and I know it can be nerve wracking. Esp when you are on a tight budget! I am glad it all got worked out!
That is why I am glad that mom and I can go together because then I don't worry about it. Rather than splitting the room she usually pays for all of it and then we split other things like I buy my plane ticket and I pay for all my meals and other things and that is one thing she gets because she is usually picky about where she stays and whereas I would usually stay in someplace much cheaper she usually wants to stay in someplace closer and a little nicer so she agrees to pay since she doesn't want to make me have to split it since it is more than I would usually want to spend. It works out well for us.
Anyway I am off but can't wait for more.
Just keep taking your "ladies only" trips and in no time you will be an expert at traveling alone.
