NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[tiggerwannabe]

Nan, I'll post the MM logos in a minute...I was actually messing with them because the smaller hit on the chest has too much on it and becomes too small to read. The buttons would be too small too - the pieces I am posting are for the larger transfers.

Aisling, we tried crate training Mika when she was little. John was so attached to her she wound up sleeping in our bed anyway. Penny sleeps with us now too but I got a set of doggy stairs for her so she has a way up and down without waking me to get up or falling off. We've used the doggy steps for Penny to get up and down from the couch as well.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

 

[ohioworkingmom]

Try an alarm clock wrapped in a blanket, supposed to remind him of his mothers heart

 

[jeff318]

Ally let me know that she booked our excursions the other day... I guess we're just doing one of the stingray excursions in Grand Cayman, and will be doing the rest on a more leisurely pace.

 

[nskjerven]

Ok Artie, I'll spare you the latching on pics!

And yes indeed you're dating youself, and I'm in that club! I remember that show. I never really watched it, but I thoroughly remember that song!

If anyone has any tips on teaching my puppy to sleep in his crate, I'll be grateful. He wants to sleep on the couch, but I'm afraid he'll fall off during the night. He also likes to sleep with any of us, but I want him to learn that his crate is his own special cozy place. Someone told me to put him in while he's asleep, keeping the door open, so he won't feel like he's being isolated and then resent the crate. We keep the crate in Chad's bedroom because he has a big room. Any advice? He whimpers until we pick him up to put him in bed with us.

Kelly, thinking of you today, mama!

Tough love and lock him in the crate. My last 2 dogs have loved their crate. Even now, Jenny given the choice of being left in the backyard (which you'd think she would prefer) she comes in the house and goes to her crate. We call it kennel, just say the word kennel and she goes right to it. Often I find her laying in there, with her front paws sticking out during the day. It is her safe place.

Pictures of the puppy you nut job

 

[artman]

Tough love and lock him in the crate.

It worked for Owen.

 

[nskjerven]

It worked for Owen.

don't laugh I have Molly in that crate lots of time Wilson, he was too smart for it

 

[nskjerven]

Tigg, thanks for the artwork...sneaky sneaky me is on a plan...

 

[Anjelica]

Hello Cruise Buddies ~ You guys aren't at 250 pages yet...sheesh who hasn't been chatting up a storm...

Sorry for not checking in sooner. Was kind of hectic the past few days. We got back late late Sunday evening from visiting Chas at Walter Reed. We were originally supposed to get back around 830ish CT Sunday evening but due to delays in Charlotte NC we didn't get back till almost 1000CT. AND to top it off my husband misplaced (officially lost now) both our keys (FOB) to our car. After searching our luggage and calling my father (who was back at Walter Reed to check the room as we stayed in the same room when he was gone) we couldn't find it. Had to have a friend drive 30 minutes to bring us our valet key. Now on Friday we have to go into dealer to get replaced and its "ONLY" $340.00. I am so livid about that (as he is to as we hate wasting money).

Bottom line ~ great trip and got to spend alot of time with Chas (he even stood up on his leg to take a picture with me ~ instead of sitting down ~ that's a big thing to him as he is 6'2" and loved being the tall guy). He should go outpatient in the next week to the Mologne House (which is there on Walter Reed base). He will then live there for the next 8-12 months as he goes through rehabilitation and fitted with his prostethic.

Well my grandfather passed away yesterday. He was 90 years old. My grandmother (his wife) passed away last year at 87. He was doing well until about April this year when they found hardened arteries in the heart. The doctor said they couldn't do surgery as it would be to risky. He suggested to the family to take him home and let him live out his life.

So from April till this past couple of weeks he went home and lived, unassisted. Right after my brother got injured in Iraq he went downhill for a week ~ didn't want to see a doctor or leave the house (he could still drive perfectly fine). He finally gave in mid-september and went to doctor, got better and came home. Then this past few days he had to go back to the hospital as he was getting worse again. The doctor didn't give him more than a few days. He passed away peacefully.

Yes it is sad but at the same time my grandparents lived long wonderful lives. They were married for almost 70 years and had 4 children, 6 grand children and 8 great grandchildren (and I'm sure more to come). I feel very lucky to have known them for such a longer period of my life and that my children got to have a chance to meet them. Sydney remembers my grandmother very well and she got to see grandpa several times a year ~ Sean well he was the last great grand child my grandmother got to hold before her passing ~ while he won't remember either of them I'm glad they got to meet him.

The funeral is Friday (no visitation). Luckily my brother actually got a 72 hour pass from the hospital and dad is bringing him home tomorrow morning. I hope the flight goes well for him and he doesn't have to much discomfort. I think he is happy to come home for even a short visit but obviously would rather do it under better circumstances.

Sorry for the book ~ Shannon always says I talk alot and I tend to give more information than needed....

I will be home the next day and will try and get all the excursion updates done then since I didn't take my pc with me to Walter Reed. I also plan on catching up on the posts. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the beautiful fall weather (one of my favorite times of the year).

TTYL ~ Anjelica

 

[Marla Hellwig]

disneykelly - congrats on the great news - hopefully the morning sickness will go away soon

Anjelica - sounds like you had a great visit with your brother and great news on him standing and I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather - sounds like he had a great life

I am ordering my FE gifts this weekend - will double check the website for any last minute additions/corrections

Tomorrow night is senior night for the marching band - the band members gets to walk down the 50 yd line with parent (s) at 1/2 time and we are introduced and pictures taken - will be a little emotional time for all

Sat is 2nd swim meet

Sun is final marching band competition - OMEA (Ohio Music Educational Assoc) state meet - 110 bands from State of Ohio will be competing over the next 2 weekend

 

[Aisling]

Anjelica, I got tears in my eyes when you said Chas stood up for the photo with you. What a guy! Sorry to hear about your grandfather. I'm sure it's a comfort to know he passed on peacefully.


Marla, you're making me exhausted with your busy schedule!! Put your feet up and have a drink, young lady!!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Put your feet up and have a drink, young lady

lol - I have that on my calendar - lets see - Dec 26 and 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, and maybe one while waiting at airport on the 3rd

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Anyone see a pattern here ???

from last year - marching up to the stadium

from the paper earlier this year

 

[ohioworkingmom]

Marla - are you flying out of Columbus? If so, on 12/26 or 27? We are leaving on the 26th, from Columbus to Atlanta. Also on the 3rd of January, coming home via Atlanta. Could we be on the same flights?

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Went and sat through the last marching band practice - and about froze to death

No flying in and out of Dayton - and scored direct flights both ways with AirTran

 

[Anjelica]

Thanks Marla & Aisling for your thoughts and words. Lately I feel like I've been the "bearer" of sad news. BUT, we've got the vacation at the end of the year and the cruise to look forward to.

I am updating the website now ~ there are a few updates to the fish extender that I got in an email earlier this evening. Look for the changes across the board.

 

[Anjelica]

thanks - forgot to mention - that is their pre game show for all home games

I was 'stuck' in my chair all day yesterday booking 2010 cruises

Now that I have a moment - here are our excursions to be added to the website

Key West - GPS Walking Tour

Grand Cayman - Grand Cayman Island Tour

Cozumel - Tulum Ruins

Castaway Cay - Parasailing and I have rented a float for us

all above for both of us

yes - I am going to try to parasail - Kara can't wait to video tape that

Updated ~ You guys book these all through Disney?

 

[Anjelica]

All updates out there on the website. Let me know if any changes, etc.

Just got caught up reading through all the posts the past week. Wow ~ lots have happened. I am glad to see all the pics and news.

Cute dog Aisling ~ I love little puppies.

Congrats to Wilson ~ Nskjerven ~ That looks so cool.

Marla ~ I love the pics of Kara in her uniform. She looks so beautiful in her pictures.

Kelly ~ So glad to hear things have been going well with the pregnancy. I know it sucks to have the all day "morning" sickness but its generally a good sign as it tends to mean a strong pregnancy (that's what the doctors all told me probably to make me feel better LOL). Don't feel bad about talking to the doctor about getting something to help take the edge off with the morning sickness. I was hospitalized for my first pregnancy due to the severity of morning sickness (I was diagnosed with the hypermesis gravidarum with both kids). I thought it was "normal" until the doctor talked to me and put me on some stuff to help take the edge off ~ was still sicker than a dog for awhile but in the end was all worth it. (And apparently a side effect of having a child is forgetting how the morning sickness sucked as I ended up with Sean ~ LOL).

 

[ohioworkingmom]

So it looks like we are up to 15 on the FE. Are we going to continue to add? Just want to make sure I have enough stuff.

 

[disneykelly73]

Hey everyone,

Was out in the field working the past 2 days... no access to the internet.

The morning sickness is starting to get better, but today was a bit of a set back.. its not NONstop now.. so that is good.

Anjelica, sorry to hear about your grandfather. Great news on Chas... Sounds like his selfesteem is rising.

Katherine is after all the women in my family. My mom's name is Katherine (Kathy), her mom is Katherine (Kay), her mom is Katherine (Kitty), her mother was Katherine (but do not know that nickname.. ). Picked Ava because it sounded pretty and seems to work..

We picked together.. but I do not know that I could have let Brian soley pick, as he would have named a girl EXACTLY after his mom and a boy EXACTLY after his dad. That wouldnt have worked for me. lol.

We tell his family Nov 8th when we see them. Felt it was better to be said in person rather than over the phone. Seemed to impersonable.