September '09, 22nd anniversary at Pop. FINAL THOUGHTS DECEMBER 3RD

[racefanof88]

Hey! Dana
Happy to hear you made your choice on the camera. I had purchased that for Gwendolyn one year for Christmas (she brought it back and swapped it for the one she has now---she is still sorry to this day that she did!). I think I agree with the vehicle choice (since it is not that much of a $$$ difference).
I buy cakes! I made Gwendolyn Bday cake for a party once; it tasted great looked awful. Now, if I bake just to have it it always comes out beautiful

AND WAY TO GO DALE!!!! what about a wedge for the bed. My MIL has one for FIL so she can change his position and help him to have the feeling of sitting. She got it from a medical supply shop.

Have a great day and rest of the weekend!

I think it will be the best camera. One of my co-workers accidentally left her Fuji camera here at work this morning and it is nice. More than I want to spend though. I usually buy a cake too, I was thinking about trying out some of the cool looking cakes of the family fun page. My luck it will turn out really funky looking...........

I like the idea of taking the bigger car too because Dallas can watch movies on the DVD player and he has a lot more leg room.

I didn't think about a wedge that is a very good idea . Thanks Connie. I have several errands to run tomorrow so I will just stop in at the medical supply store and pick one up for him .

 

[deslynnpatterson]

I have to concede and say Dale is being a good boy. He has been wearing his c-pap for the last three nights with very little grumbling. I told him this morning I was very proud of him. I just hope he keeps it up .

We talked last night about which vehicle to take on the trip and we may be taking our Expedition. When we went in May we rented a van because nobody likes to ride in the back seat, in July we took our Mazda 3, it is just such a small car it gets uncomfortable at times. I went on AAA last night and calculated the gas mileage and it will only cost $60 more round trip to take the bigger vehicle. I am leaning toward it since it gives us so much more room.

I think I have decided to get Dallas the Kodak camera bundle they have at Walmart. It is a point and shoot and has 8.2 mega pixels, it comes with a charger and batteries so that would be great. The price is around $85 so it won't be a disaster if he decides he doesn't like taking pix or keeping up with a camera. Now I have to decide if I am going to bake him a cake or buy one.........

sorry i am been missing some of your updates I am so glad that Dale is adjusting to the C-PAP. I hope it continues to work out for him

Also the Camera you got sounds great I got a new camera this year too-- its a Kodak something LOL its very thin and has the rechargable batteries too-- I hate the ones with batteries anymore they suck so much battery power!

I would agree taking the bigger vehicle too it will give your more room and you will be able to stretch out more

MM.. cake you just had to mention the cake word LOL!!!! now i want some cake

 

[racefanof88]

sorry i am been missing some of your updates I am so glad that Dale is adjusting to the C-PAP. I hope it continues to work out for him

Also the Camera you got sounds great I got a new camera this year too-- its a Kodak something LOL its very thin and has the rechargable batteries too-- I hate the ones with batteries anymore they suck so much battery power!

I would agree taking the bigger vehicle too it will give your more room and you will be able to stretch out more

MM.. cake you just had to mention the cake word LOL!!!! now i want some cake

I can totally understand you not being here girl you are going to Disney in less than 2 weeks . Dale is getting better with the c-pap, I am really becoming optimistic .

I am going tomorrow to get the camera. I know Dallas is going to be happy with having a camera. I think the big car is going to be better too.

I have been looking at a lot of web sites today to see if I can find a cake I think I can do, and I haven't found one that looks elementary enough for me .

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana,

Have you been to the www.familyfun.com website? They are a "partner" to Disney. I used to get their magazine and they had a lot of really easy to make and decorate cakes.

Lisa

 

[racefanof88]

Dana,

Have you been to the www.familyfun.com website? They are a "partner" to Disney. I used to get their magazine and they had a lot of really easy to make and decorate cakes.

Lisa

I saw the pirate hat and it looks like it would be easy. I think it would be fun to kinda have a pirate theme going. I can find some cute stuff at Dollar Tree that goes with it. I am going to be so busy tomorrow. I have a doctor's appointment, a mmmmmmmmm mammogram appointment, go to the bank, two of them, a medical supply store and now Dollar Tree . And I thought I was off work .

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I had that m word last week. Such fun. It is actually easier working than trying to get everything done.

Have a great day.

Ginny

 

[mickeystoontown]

I saw the pirate hat and it looks like it would be easy. I think it would be fun to kinda have a pirate theme going. I can find some cute stuff at Dollar Tree that goes with it. I am going to be so busy tomorrow. I have a doctor's appointment, a mmmmmmmmm mammogram appointment, go to the bank, two of them, a medical supply store and now Dollar Tree . And I thought I was off work .

I think a pirate themed party would be great. I have seen a lot of pirate party stuff at the Dollar Tree here too.

I always say that I go to the work that pays during the day and the work that doesn't pay evenings and weekends.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Hope things are fine with you Dana. I've missed your smile.

Ginny

 

[racefanof88]

Yesterday was a very busy day!!! As I had previously posted I had a lot to do. I got all of my errands ran and my doctor visit made oh and the mmmmmmmogram done. I hate those things. Anyway, Dallas wanted tacos for his birthday dinner so we had tacos (turkey) with all the fixings. I make homemade salsa because Tyler doesn't like store bought. It is yummy if I say so myself. Dallas' birthday isn't really until tomorrow, but I have to work Thursday, Dale has a late day on today and Amanda has a late Wednesday at school so we had to do it all 2 days early. I decided to buy a cake because I was running late yesterday afternoon and I didn't have time to bake one..........I know.........bad Mama . So here is the cake

I didn't expect much, but it is a really good cake. I could only eat a very small piece, but it was very moist and the fudge icing was YUMMY.

I can't believe I was able to keep his gift a surprise. Just a little history on his gift.............last month his DS stopped working and he was all sad and pouty soooooooooooo we went and bought him a new one . I told him it was going to be his birthday present so not to look for anything else.....so back to yesterday................Here he is with his new camera

Me and my little man. I can not believe he will be 11 tomorrow .

He loves his new camera and it really takes good pictures!!!

OK another update on Dale and the c-pap.......he hasn't been wearing it right and yesterday he said he just can't wear it......... I have decided to just let it go, I am tired of us fighting about it. I just hope he realizes the implications. He is 47 years old and I can't force him to do something he doesn't want to do. I am thinking he will decide on his own to wear it, you know kinda like it was his idea .

So tomorrow Dallas will be 11 and I will feel older, but thankful that I am blessed.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

WoW!! great bday update!!!! Dallas is going to be a big boy like his daddy! I would have guessed 13/14 but when you look at his sweet face you can see the innocence!

Sorry, to hear about Dale! I hope for his sake he comes around!!! maybe start trying subtly in a couple of weeks.

Have a great week!

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! DALLAS

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Yesterday was a very busy day!!! As I had previously posted I had a lot to do. I got all of my errands ran and my doctor visit made oh and the mmmmmmmogram done. I hate those things. Anyway, Dallas wanted tacos for his birthday dinner so we had tacos (turkey) with all the fixings. I make homemade salsa because Tyler doesn't like store bought. It is yummy if I say so myself. Dallas' birthday isn't really until tomorrow, but I have to work Thursday, Dale has a late day on today and Amanda has a late Wednesday at school so we had to do it all 2 days early. I decided to buy a cake because I was running late yesterday afternoon and I didn't have time to bake one..........I know.........bad Mama . So here is the cake

I didn't expect much, but it is a really good cake. I could only eat a very small piece, but it was very moist and the fudge icing was YUMMY.

I can't believe I was able to keep his gift a surprise. Just a little history on his gift.............last month his DS stopped working and he was all sad and pouty soooooooooooo we went and bought him a new one . I told him it was going to be his birthday present so not to look for anything else.....so back to yesterday................Here he is with his new camera

Me and my little man. I can not believe he will be 11 tomorrow .

He loves his new camera and it really takes good pictures!!!

OK another update on Dale and the c-pap.......he hasn't been wearing it right and yesterday he said he just can't wear it......... I have decided to just let it go, I am tired of us fighting about it. I just hope he realizes the implications. He is 47 years old and I can't force him to do something he doesn't want to do. I am thinking he will decide on his own to wear it, you know kinda like it was his idea .

So tomorrow Dallas will be 11 and I will feel older, but thankful that I am blessed.

OMG Dana you have been soo busy!!! the cake does look good though!! mmm!!! Dallas look soo happy to have his camera!!! Also i love the picture of the both of you!! you look great!!!!

I cannot believe Dale is not wearing his CPAP again you are very right you cannot force him to do something that he doesnt want to do-- but he will learn for himself! They always do LOL!! and then you can say-- well i told you so!! HAPPY 11th BDAY DALLAS!!! ( btw i love that name )!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana,

I see absolutely nothing wrong with a bought birthday cake. I've been watching the Food Network Cake Challenge and I told John that I could go for some birthday cake right now. I guess I'll have to make due with a picture of a birthday cake.

I'm glad that you were able to surprise Dallas with his new camera. I'm sure he loved it.

Speaking of cameras, did you ever find a tripod? They had them at our local Dollar Tree today. I couldn't find our's before we left for Disney so I picked up one and an extra one just in case.

I'll be keeping Dale in my prayers. You are right not to push it. He'll probably come around and see that he really needs to wear the CPAP.

Lisa

 

[bouncycat]

OMG he looks SOOOO happy!! Yep, little men 11, lord where did our babies go? Since Tyler has been 11, he has shown SOOO much maturity, but I still see the little kid in him...it's crazy, but it's like watching them grow up in one year!! So, enjoy it, hope he takes LOTS of pictures with his new camera....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALLAS!!!!

 

[racefanof88]

WoW!! great bday update!!!! Dallas is going to be a big boy like his daddy! I would have guessed 13/14 but when you look at his sweet face you can see the innocence!

Sorry, to hear about Dale! I hope for his sake he comes around!!! maybe start trying subtly in a couple of weeks.

Have a great week!

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! DALLAS

Yeah Connie Dallas has always been a big kid. He is taller than me now, but that isn't saying much, I'm only 5'3".

I am hoping Dale will come around eventually, but I am tired of the fighting so it will have to be his decision.

Dallas says "Thanks".

OMG Dana you have been soo busy!!! the cake does look good though!! mmm!!! Dallas look soo happy to have his camera!!! Also i love the picture of the both of you!! you look great!!!!

I cannot believe Dale is not wearing his CPAP again you are very right you cannot force him to do something that he doesnt want to do-- but he will learn for himself! They always do LOL!! and then you can say-- well i told you so!! HAPPY 11th BDAY DALLAS!!! ( btw i love that name )!!

I was really busy yesterday and I am glad it will be another year before I have to do that again. The cake is good I am so tempted to go get a piece right now . Thanks about the picture. I was trying out a tripod I bought.

I taped Dale sleeping and how loud he snores and it didn't make an impression so it will take something else to make him realize he needs to wear it . Oh well, it was at least much more pleasant with out the arguing .

Dallas says "Thanks" and "Tell her thanks for liking my name" He is so funny.

Dana,

I see absolutely nothing wrong with a bought birthday cake. I've been watching the Food Network Cake Challenge and I told John that I could go for some birthday cake right now. I guess I'll have to make due with a picture of a birthday cake.

I'm glad that you were able to surprise Dallas with his new camera. I'm sure he loved it.

Speaking of cameras, did you ever find a tripod? They had them at our local Dollar Tree today. I couldn't find our's before we left for Disney so I picked up one and an extra one just in case.

I'll be keeping Dale in my prayers. You are right not to push it. He'll probably come around and see that he really needs to wear the CPAP.

Lisa

I want a piece of that cake right now so bad, but I am being good. He loves that camera. It actually has a few features mine doesn't. I did find the tripod yesterday, but I got one that was a dud. It wouldn't hold my camera up and one of the legs fell off . I threw it away today, I think I am going to get the one I saw at Walmart yesterday for like $10.

Thank you Lisa for keeping Dale in your prayers. I pray every day that he will come to his senses and realize he needs the thing.

OMG he looks SOOOO happy!! Yep, little men 11, lord where did our babies go? Since Tyler has been 11, he has shown SOOO much maturity, but I still see the little kid in him...it's crazy, but it's like watching them grow up in one year!! So, enjoy it, hope he takes LOTS of pictures with his new camera....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALLAS!!!!

Dallas is a mess. I can't believe he is 11. I remember the night before I went in the hospital to have him. I was scared witless. Two people asked me if I was going to have another baby . I asked if they had a court order saying I had to .

Dallas says "Thanks"

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

happy birthday Dallas. Loved your cake. Chocolate. Yum. Cool camera. Take lots of good pics and have your Mom post them. Hope your day is great. Ginny

 

[racefanof88]

24 days

I can't believe we are this close. I didn't think it would EVER get down to weeks instead of months. I got the suitcases out today and started packing. I have Dallas almost totally packed, except for undies that is. I have a few of my things and Dale's bathing suit. I have the med bags already done and our cleaning stuff packed. Since we are on the DDP I don't think I am going to get a whole bunch of snacks to take. I will get a few so we can have something to eat on the way down.

I have to work the next couple of days so I won't get anything else done until the weekend. I am worried about leaving Niko with Tyler while we are gone because Tyler likes to sleep until 4pm and I can't imagine the mess my house will be when we get home . Dale doesn't want to take Niko because he doesn't want to leave him at the kennel for a week. I told him at least at the kennel we would know he is getting fed and taken out because we would be doing it............

Just an OT update. I got my results from my "test" Monday..........it was normal . When I left Monday the tech said I would hear in about 2 weeks, I hated that it was going to take that long. Now that is off my mind and I don't have to worry anymore .

 

[longing2Batdisney]

to the 24 days!
to the packing!
to the great test results!!!
MIL takes care of our pets so we know they are well taken care of...I don't think Gwendolyn or Dayne would do a great job!
But, I think giving Tyler a chance might surprise you!

Have a great evening and hope your work week goes quick! so you are even closer to disney

 

[mickeystoontown]

First of all, go give Dallas a big ole' Happy Birthday hug for me! Turned the big 11!

Second, I meant to ask this before but how in the world do you look all put together and fresh in all your pictures? By the time I get ready for work, drop off Hunter at school and get to work, I already look like I've been up and slaving away for hours. I gotta know your secret.

Third, I can't believe that you are now just 24 days away from your Disney trip. Now, is that counting today and the day you leave? Because if it is, you know you can subtract those two days from your total. That's my way of counting down days.

I always pack too many snacks for our trips. But, I would rather be prepared and have that little something if we wanted it.

I know you're worried about Niko but you know he'll be taken care of. I'd personally rather leave my dog with my mother rather than in a kennel. But, then again, my mother spoils my dog just like we do so I know he's okay.

Hip hooray for the good test results. It's always great to hear those kind of results!

Lisa

 

[racefanof88]

happy birthday Dallas. Loved your cake. Chocolate. Yum. Cool camera. Take lots of good pics and have your Mom post them. Hope your day is great. Ginny

Thanks Ginny. He is so excited about the camera. He can't wait to get to Disney and take pictures. I figure we can have two different perspectives now. He has had a really good day. His request for breakfast was chocolate chip pancakes, got em , hot dogs for lunch, got em and spaghetti for dinner, got it too ...........

to the 24 days!
to the packing!
to the great test results!!!
MIL takes care of our pets so we know they are well taken care of...I don't think Gwendolyn or Dayne would do a great job!
But, I think giving Tyler a chance might surprise you!

Have a great evening and hope your work week goes quick! so you are even closer to disney

Dancing with ya!!

Tyler has incentive to take good care of Niko..........$100. We told him we would rather give the money to him than to the kennel so I hope that will be all it takes. Tyler really is a good kid, he is just WAY too laid back.

I hope this week goes by fast too. I'm having a good evening, just got to work the next two days so I'm trying to get every thing done. Hope yours is going good too.

First of all, go give Dallas a big ole' Happy Birthday hug for me! Turned the big 11!

Second, I meant to ask this before but how in the world do you look all put together and fresh in all your pictures? By the time I get ready for work, drop off Hunter at school and get to work, I already look like I've been up and slaving away for hours. I gotta know your secret.

Third, I can't believe that you are now just 24 days away from your Disney trip. Now, is that counting today and the day you leave? Because if it is, you know you can subtract those two days from your total. That's my way of counting down days.

I always pack too many snacks for our trips. But, I would rather be prepared and have that little something if we wanted it.

I know you're worried about Niko but you know he'll be taken care of. I'd personally rather leave my dog with my mother rather than in a kennel. But, then again, my mother spoils my dog just like we do so I know he's okay.

Hip hooray for the good test results. It's always great to hear those kind of results!

Lisa

Dallas said "Thanks", then he asked me "how does all of your friends know it's my birthday?"....

Thank you Lisa, but if you could see me right now you would laugh. I have spaghetti sauce on my shirt, no make-up on and my hair in a ponytail .

I don't count the day I leave, but I do count today. We are leaving on the 26th. But I guess since today is really almost over it is more like 23 days . I am getting excited. I changed our Sci-Fi ADR to Mama Melrose because I have always wanted to eat there.

I hope Tyler does what he is suppose to. Dale will be calling him frequently I can assure you.....

I am so glad that test is over with for a year. I hate having it done.

 

[bouncycat]

24 days for you!! WOOHOOO!!!! I know it's coming fast. We got our MNSSHP tickets today!! They're hard plastic, like the birthday tickets, are they going to normal tickets hard like that? I think they're better that way!!