Girls Only Trip ~ OLD Thread, see link in first post for new one

[cheshiregirl]

Hahahah, I totally got punk'd!!! I just can't believe the whole thing was planned, and Debra just casually posting on the thread, "Hey Capri, I'm gonna be in town. You want to meet for lunch?" I mean.....it was the PERFECT plan!

I've never been on the receiving end of plans like this. Usually I'm IN on the plan....but this time.....COMPLETELY caught off guard!

And Deb is AMAZING!

Yay for Christmukah surprises!!!

I am so happy that everything worked out 'cause you deserve it for everything that you do!

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Cheryl, the Afrin bottle says no more than 3 days. So I might just use it tomorrow night and then I'll be okay. Actually, NyQuil might be better for me tomorrow night since it's Friday and I don't have to go anywhere Saturday.

Donna, it is easy! We were so go go go and I guess I didn't chill long enough to take care of myself. I should have been a little more cautious knowing I was just sick and I didn't want to go down that road again!

Deb, you are so awesome, and I agree you are a ninja! A super slick Diva ninja!

Steph, have a good time at your Christmas party tomorrow!

Those ladies doing MA this weekend, have a wonderful time and good luck!

I'm going to bed, good night divas!

 

[MamaKate]

Capri- You deserve it! You are a fabulous and funny woman & a great friend. It sounds like you and Deb had a nice afternoon.

I had a very busy day today trying to get some ducks in a row. I turned in a few applications while my sister watched the baby, plus I met with an attorney & got some forms at the courthouse for various issues in my life.

Tomorrow the repair man comes to see if he can fix my dryer so hopefully it will be something small .

Oh, also my sons football team won all their playoff games & the championship game is tomorrow night. He's really nervous & excited since they are playing at a college arena. Hope it doesn't rain .

Night ladies!

 

[mommaU4]

MUST. HAVE. RECIPE. (Or do I really want to know how much sugar is in it?)

Sure. I'll check my recipe book tomorrow and send it to you. Remind me if I forget.


Night ladies!! I'm off to watch some tv and then catch some much needed Zzzzz's.

 

[disney-inspired]

Just got back from Small group and we had a lot of fun. I'm sort of tired but more pumped than anything so I think it's a good time to continue studying for my micoecon exam. I also have two papers due tomorrow. I'd better start now!
Bye!

 

[kelmac284]

Good morning and TGIF!

Capri I am SOOO stoked for you!! Congrats and ENjoy this!! As the others have said if anyone deserves this YOU do!! ((hugs))

Deb I am glad you were able to share this with her and I hope you guys had fun! I am sure it was fun just getting to be the messenger!! Did you get pic?

Cristabel what a cute little doggie. I usually don't like little dogs but he/she is cute! Good luck with whatever you guys decide. YOu guys seem like very kind and loving pet owners!

Last night didn't go that hot. I thought things were going pretty good between Shane and I. We have been talking a lot better and and getting along pretty well but he said he still wanted to file the papers and make it legal. I didn't really get why he felt the need to be "legally" separated or divorced when we have already split everything up esp since we are going to be living under the same roof. I think a BIG part of it is he has a couple friends that went through REALLY nasty divorces and he listens to them WAY too much. It REALLY upsets me too cuz both with my first dh AND with him when I met them they had NOTHING. I had the car, the place to live, the job and neither of them had a pot to pee in so to speak. In the 8 years I was married to my ex and now almost 11 years I have been married to Shane both myself and my parents have helped BOTH of them become the people they are today. Bought them vehicles, helped with debts and on and on. THEN when THEY get financially secure and don't need YOU anymore they want to drop you like a hot potato. I told Shane last night by him doing what he is doing he is really leaving me in the lurch. I am almost 43 with health probelms and no real job. I haven't worked in the real world in over 11 years so I am not very marketable anymore and I have NO retirement or money in the bank. I gave up EVERYTHING to be a stay at home mom and raise our kids. Now he wants to have control of ALL the money and make it so if he dies or leaves me I get NOTHING. No money, no retirement, no health. So I told him when they serve me the papers I am going to have an atty look them over and see what MY rights are and if it is fair to ME. Cuz I am not going to be left with nothing. He is holding all the cards and it is NOT right.

So we shall see. I don't know when I am supposedly going to get served but then I will have to find a lawyer and make an apt. NOT looking forward to all this. I will just be glad when my parents are home on Sunday. I don't even have them here to talk to about all this!

Anyway today I have to run in to work and then since it is raining we most likely are going to skip the holiday lights and then I am going to take the girls to see Princess and the Frog since I have those free tickets.

Anyway that's bout it. Hope everyone has a great day and great weekend!

 

[jordansmomma]

Beth~ Please add me to Jazz Kitchen & Aerials. Thanks.

I am still on the fence about the scavenger hunt.

I hope everyone has a great day.

 

[MamaKate]

Kelly- Hope it all works out.

I am still on the fence about the scavenger hunt.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Are you concerned that your knee will act up? If so, I know there are a few ladies who are going to be taking it easy & not really be competitive. Maybe you can join that team .

 

[mommaU4]

Morning ladies!!

Deb, I will add you to those lists. And as for the hunt, you can be on our team. Theresa, Heather, and I plan to just take it easy during the hunt. Heck, you might see us parked on a bench with a corn dog and drink.


Kelly, more hugs and well wishes for you!!! Hang in there girl.


TGIF!!!! I am so happy it's Friday! This week seemed to draaaag on and on.

 

[mommaU4]

I posted this on Facebook so some of you already saw this, but I have a very sneaky daughter!! Lindsey apparently snuck into my notebook where I keep the kid's Christmas list and she now knows every one of her gifts. The little stinker.

The thing is, I don't know what to do. Punish her? I mean, really, as a kid I always peeked into my presents. I was really good at unwrapping and rewrapping them. So do I blame her?

I was talking to Ruben about it and he reminded me how even as an adult I can't stand being surprised. One year for our anniversary, when we lived in CA, he planned a trip to Vegas for us. I knew everything but where we were staying.

Back then, the Venetian was fairly new, and I'd always wanted to stay there, so I had my suspicions that's where he'd booked us a room, but despite my badgering him, he wouldn't tell me!!

Soooo........ I called Venetian reservations, gave my name to the lady who answered and said that I was just calling to confirm that my husband had remembered to make our reservations there and could she please double check. I said to her, you know how men can be so forgetful sometimes. Sure enough, she confirmed we were booked there!

I told him what I'd done. He wasn't to thrilled with me, but he wasn't too surprised either. I really cannot stand not knowing!!

So now, do I get mad at Lindsey for doing something I have done? I am sad that the surprise of Christmas morning is ruined for her.

Hmmm, oh well. I'll have to think about how to handle this I guess. I do want her to know it's not okay to go through my things!! Who knows what she'll find!!

 

[mommaU4]

Our list for Carnation Cafe is ever growing, and larger than last trip. I need two more people to volunteer to call and make a reservation. If you are able and willing to do so, please let me know here or send me a PM and I will let you know when to call (if it's 2 months prior, then it would be Saturday morning, December 26) and how many to reserve for. Thanks!!

So far this is who I have making a reservation for there:
Carnation Cafe: Beth, Donna, Cristabel, Theresa, Becci, Steph, Courtney

 

[VintageDisneyRules]

And as for the hunt, you can be on our team. Theresa, Heather:

Are the teams set now? I didn't see anything about it?

Tonight on HGTV at 8:00 is Behind The Magic Disney Holidays. Should be good.

 

[grizbuzz]

I posted this on Facebook so some of you already saw this, but I have a very sneaky daughter!! Lindsey apparently snuck into my notebook where I keep the kid's Christmas list and she now knows every one of her gifts. The little stinker.

The thing is, I don't know what to do. Punish her? I mean, really, as a kid I always peeked into my presents. I was really good at unwrapping and rewrapping them. So do I blame her?

I was talking to Ruben about it and he reminded me how even as an adult I can't stand being surprised. One year for our anniversary, when we lived in CA, he planned a trip to Vegas for us. I knew everything but where we were staying.

Back then, the Venetian was fairly new, and I'd always wanted to stay there, so I had my suspicions that's where he'd booked us a room, but despite my badgering him, he wouldn't tell me!!

Soooo........ I called Venetian reservations, gave my name to the lady who answered and said that I was just calling to confirm that my husband had remembered to make our reservations there and could she please double check. I said to her, you know how men can be so forgetful sometimes. Sure enough, she confirmed we were booked there!

I told him what I'd done. He wasn't to thrilled with me, but he wasn't too surprised either. I really cannot stand not knowing!!

So now, do I get mad at Lindsey for doing something I have done? I am sad that the surprise of Christmas morning is ruined for her.

Hmmm, oh well. I'll have to think about how to handle this I guess. I do want her to know it's not okay to go through my things!! Who knows what she'll find!!

Oh, I'm sorry about that! I tell my kids if they sneak and see what their presents are, they don't get them. But if they actually did sneak, of course I couldn't really not give the gifts to them. Beth, can you just pretend you think she's surprised? Point is to make her happy, right? She can pretend she doesn't know what you got her and you can pretend you don't know she's pretending?? Like mother like daughter.

THANKS to all the ladies for the Christmas cards. So far I've received cards from Sarah, Kellie, Angie, Linda, Stacie and Tina. So lovely! I have them hanging on the wall.

CAPRI: I'm SO glad you got a little Christmas surprise. I wish I could say that I was in on it (cause you KNOW I would have been if I'd of known) but I'm sadly out of the loop. I'm so happy the Divas were able to spread some holiday cheer to your family!

And special thanks to STEPHANIE for thinking of my family and me in Switzerland. Really really appreciate it.

My parents, brother and niece and nephew arrive to Switzerland next week. We're going to travel around France and Switzerland for a couple weeks and then I head back to California for New Years. I am going to Disneyland Anaheim Jan 6&7. Still looking for some takers to help me ring in my 4th decade. Anybody in the area want to come for a drink?

Lots of pixie dust to everyone for all your holiday wishes to come true! May all troubles and worries melt away and health, love, joy and prosperity shine through for each and every one of you!

 

[CoMickey]

My parents, brother and niece and nephew arrive to Switzerland next week. We're going to travel around France and Switzerland for a couple weeks and then I head back to California for New Years. I am going to Disneyland Anaheim Jan 6&7. Still looking for some takers to help me ring in my 4th decade. Anybody in the area want to come for a drink?

Have a great time with your family! I want to be adopted by you!

I would love to meet you for a BD drink! Will you only be at DL during the week? I might be able to sneak away and take the afternoon off on either day. Let me know what other responses you get.

Have a wonderful holiday in your new home!

 

[MamaKate]

Sort of good news. I was able to get my dryer fixed & it was a lot cheaper than buying a new dryer. The thermal something or other needed to be replaced.

Soooo........ I called Venetian reservations, gave my name to the lady who answered and said that I was just calling to confirm that my husband had remembered to make our reservations there and could she please double check. I said to her, you know how men can be so forgetful sometimes. Sure enough, she confirmed we were booked there!

You are such a naughty girl. Clever but naughty .

I wouldn't punish Noelle. She's just at that age & we all did when we where her age.

Our list for Carnation Cafe is ever growing, and larger than last trip. I need two more people to volunteer to call and make a reservation. If you are able and willing to do so, please let me know here or send me a PM and I will let you know when to call (if it's 2 months prior, then it would be Saturday morning, December 26) and how many to reserve for. Thanks!!

I can do one Beth . I don't know if I'll still be there on that day (might have to cut my trip a little shorter), but I can still make the ressie.

 

[MamaKate]

My parents, brother and niece and nephew arrive to Switzerland next week. We're going to travel around France and Switzerland for a couple weeks and then I head back to California for New Years. I am going to Disneyland Anaheim Jan 6&7. Still looking for some takers to help me ring in my 4th decade. Anybody in the area want to come for a drink?

Sounds like you'll have a great time with your family. I'm glad you'll be able to have some of your family around for the holidays .

I'm in for meeting you at Disneyland in January.

 

[disney-inspired]

I'm studying and I'm soooo ready for this school day to be over. I still have to finish two papers and e-mail them before midnight but still, I want to go home!

 

[toocherie]

The thing is, I don't know what to do. Punish her? I mean, really, as a kid I always peeked into my presents. I was really good at unwrapping and rewrapping them. So do I blame her?

I was talking to Ruben about it and he reminded me how even as an adult I can't stand being surprised. One year for our anniversary, when we lived in CA, he planned a trip to Vegas for us. I knew everything but where we were staying.

Sounds like she comes by it honest! I probably wouldn't punish her (says the woman with no kids) but take the opportunity to explain why it wasn't a good idea to do that and what you COULD do (take away the presents). Then I'd put a password on anything you don't want them seeing!

I am going to Disneyland Anaheim Jan 6&7. Still looking for some takers to help me ring in my 4th decade. Anybody in the area want to come for a drink?

Absolutely--I wouldn't miss the chance to see you!

I am doing my cards this weekend. Can any US gals tell me how much postage to put on Jen's card?

It's raining here and just lovely. Of course, I hope it stops raining tomorrow night since I'm going to DL for a few hours!

Hope everyone is doing well!

I also want to let you all know that Linda and I are NOT going to Texas next week. I spoke with Sally earlier this week--and I guess the family is going to be pretty scattered all weekend staying with different people and at different places. So she suggested that we wait and go in the spring/summer when we could spend more time with her -- so that's what we decided to do. We also want to go to Rio Doso New Mexico where Dawn loved to go. It's a little artsy community--Dawn wanted to someday open a shop there. So that's what's up with our Texas trip.

Other than that, just working. I haven't put up ANY decorations except I had the guy come and put up my outside lights. Am I a scrooge or what?

Oh oh Oh --Vegas Divas--I had Bailey's and Coffee last night--and may have it again tonight!!!!!

 

[stacielee]

I am doing my cards this weekend. Can any US gals tell me how much postage to put on Jen's card?

It's raining here and just lovely. Of course, I hope it stops raining tomorrow night since I'm going to DL for a few hours!

Hope everyone is doing well!

I also want to let you all know that Linda and I are NOT going to Texas next week. I spoke with Sally earlier this week--and I guess the family is going to be pretty scattered all weekend staying with different people and at different places. So she suggested that we wait and go in the spring/summer when we could spend more time with her -- so that's what we decided to do. We also want to go to Rio Doso New Mexico where Dawn loved to go. It's a little artsy community--Dawn wanted to someday open a shop there. So that's what's up with our Texas trip.

Other than that, just working. I haven't put up ANY decorations except I had the guy come and put up my outside lights. Am I a scrooge or what?

Oh oh Oh --Vegas Divas--I had Bailey's and Coffee last night--and may have it again tonight!!!!!

I can't remember how much Jen's card was, I just went to the post office and had them do it.

YUM! Bailey's and coffee!! Maybe I should bring some of that with me this weekend...

Here's a picture of the cookies I made, plus I made Chex Mix:

Now just waiting for Heather to get here, plus I need to clean the bathroom before we leave. Hope everyone has a great weekend and I can't wait to see everyone!!!

 

[disney-super-mom]

Deb I am glad you were able to share this with her and I hope you guys had fun! I am sure it was fun just getting to be the messenger!! Did you get pic?

Oh geesh, I hope she didn't get a picture. When I say I started crying and couldn't stop....I'm not kidding. And I don't mean just some tears streaming down my face either.....I was BAWLING! That wouldn't be a pretty picture.

So now, do I get mad at Lindsey for doing something I have done? I am sad that the surprise of Christmas morning is ruined for her.

Hmmm, oh well. I'll have to think about how to handle this I guess. I do want her to know it's not okay to go through my things!! Who knows what she'll find!!

Well, I wouldn't really get mad, but I would definitely scold her for going thorugh my notebook.

Then, I would probably get a little sneaky myself....maybe while she was at school, I would take of couple of the things back and exchange them for something else she wanted for Christmas, wrap them up in the same boxes with the same paper (so she wouldn't be wondering what happened to certain gifts for her that WERE under the tree)and then on Christmas morning, she really would be surprised over a few things.

My parents, brother and niece and nephew arrive to Switzerland next week. We're going to travel around France and Switzerland for a couple weeks and then I head back to California for New Years. I am going to Disneyland Anaheim Jan 6&7. Still looking for some takers to help me ring in my 4th decade. Anybody in the area want to come for a drink?

Oh my gosh, that sounds like so much FUN!!! I really hope you and your family have the MOST special time together traveling in France and Switzerland - WOW! .

Sort of good news. I was able to get my dryer fixed & it was a lot cheaper than buying a new dryer. The thermal something or other needed to be replaced.

YAY, that's good to hear! Hang in there babe. And I'm sooooooo crossing my fingers and toes that something great comes out of those job applications you filled out.


So I woke up this morning, and I'm still just in AWE over the love and kindness of my Diva babes! In total and complete amazement you guys. I can't get over it! Eyes poppin' out, jaw on the floor amazement.