Can't wait to see your calendar page. I wore flip flops, capris, and a T-shirt yesterday - although it wasn't in your honor since I just read that this morning. We had 70s yesterday, the high today is supposed to be 81, and tomorrow the high is supposed to be 57. I would like some consistency in the weather - I'm afraid I'll forgot to check a weather report one morning and my girls will either freeze or roast!
I am super busy at work for the next couple of days. I'm giving myself some pixie dust to get through it all!
Have a great Monday!
Yay for capris and flip flops... I dream of 70s... It can't come soon enough.
I'll send you some Pixie Dust too - I hope the next few days go quickly and easily for you.
Looks like you had a relaxing Sunday. Yay for painted toenails and flipflops! Too bad it's so cold outside. MM looks so relaxed. I spent the day reading and playing hidden object games.
It was a nice Sunday... Very relaxing - perhaps too relaxing.
I love it when MM cuddles - the sad part is he usually puts me to sleep, then he gets all fidgety and wakes me up too early.
My daughter and niece when out looking for dresses for the wedding. They finally found dresses they liked. I spent a lot of money without leaving the house. We've also bought the flowers for the bouquets. Thank goodness for Joannn's and Michael's coupons. My niece is doing the flowers.
Hahaha... Don't you just love that? Spending all that $$ with zero effort.
That takes talent, my friend.
Our photo lab will never completely run itself. We do a lot of crafty things that need a person to do like canvases and mounted photos.
I have to finish getting ready of work. I hope everyone has a good day.
Liz
I wish we did canvases - I love them! But we do nothing fun...
Well, we dodged the bullet this time! The worst of the snow went further south. The cold front from Canada pushed it further than expected. YAAY! Except our high today is 18....and tomorrow its supposed to be even lower. Oh well, I can deal with the cold temps - almost getting used to them.
Glad to hear that - you didn't need anymore snow... You have some sunshine and warm weather to look forward to.
My bags are nearly packed, my toenails are painted orange in honor of my beloved Orioles, and I managed to work on both my quilt and my sister's bag yesterday.
We may or may not have a stowaway on our trip.....
Yay for having your toes painted!
Stowaway???? Details please.
Good Monday morning to you D - all caught up now - I don't spend much time on the Internet on weekends; I just want to sleep and get caught up on laundry and housework and errands after work all week; my work is so stressful; so relieved to hear of Alli's bloodwork - she will come around in time (hopefully) on being more responsible about her own meals; did you get that book ordered from
Amazon?
Good morning Carol. That's a bummer that work is so stressful for you - I hope it's a job that you love to do, so it makes the stress worthwhile.
I found it on Ebay and ordered it last night... Now, hopefully she reads it.
Love the Chip and Dale bag; I had to be reminded which one had the red nose when we went a few weeks ago; I always forget; they are such cute classic characters; reminding you what amazing talent you have! You capture expressions so beautifully.
Thank you - I wish I could tell you all some secret I have with how I do it, but I don't have one - I have no idea how I manage to do it? LOL I've always remembered ever since someone told me that Chip has a black nose like a chocolate chip - now I don't have any problems.
D - you are on an awesome track for good health and good weight - I am so proud of you - do not get discouraged at all - just keep doing what you are doing and remind yourself how you are giving yourself lifetime goals and being an example for your family and all of us.
Thank you! I am a bit nervous for my Dr appt this morning - I hope it goes well. If anything, I will weigh less than I did at my last one. LOL
Cannot wait to see your calendar - I will be living another trip through you! I cannot believe this is March already.
I posted it yesterday, and I quoted it in my replies this morning for those that missed it. I didn't get it posted yesterday until later in the day.
I wish I was going to Disney in March - that's for sure... We had the BEST time on our March 2012 trip... The weather was ahhhmazing!
Have an awesome week; stay safe out there; as always, daily prayers for you and your family and your Dad.
Thank you Carol - the same goes out to you and your family.
The trick on keeping Chip and Dale straight is that Chip has the small, brown nose - like a chocolate CHIP
Yup... That's how I remember too.
Hi D~! Of course you get an A for effort. And I loved the pic of your bare self in the snow! I guess I should say your bare leg/foot self. Don't want to get you into trouble!
Hahaha... Yah - don't get me in trouble... I do enough of that on my own. LOL
So sorry to hear about the accident. Those poor families. It puts so much in perspective doesn't it? Every single day is a gift.
Yes, it was horrible. When we came upon it, it was dark outside - and the only vehicle we saw was the semi - which was jack-knifed in the middle of the road... I think they had removed the car by that point. So, when we saw it - we didn't realize there was another car involved. We were shocked to find out the next mornign on the news - so very, very sad. Our prayers continue for the family and friends of these boys... Such a sad, sad accident.
Love the pic of you and M. Looks like my kind of day! I'm so glad you took the day off, you sooo deserve it!
Thanks... But I do need to get my behind to work - I need to start on my big auction soon, or I am not going to get it done on time...
Our temp right now is 12, but -3 wind chill. However, the sun is shining and that makes all the difference! I just get so tired of the grey skies every day. But, hey, your toes are done, could Spring be far away?? I think not!
LOL - I know... Hopefully spring will come soon... We have a TON of snow in our yard, it will take it weeks to melt - I hate the muddy mess that follows, but the sunshine sure makes it feel better.
You have yourself a great day my friend!
Thank you Lois - I hope you had a great day too!
Sorry it's taken me most of the day to post this, but I was awaiting permission from Dznefreek so I could use his photos... He is always so nice to let me do so.
So, here's the much anticipated "Officially-Unofficial-Always Subject to Change" Calendar page for our Aug 2014 trip
D~
Just copied this over to this page, for anyone who missed it yesterday.
That looks amazing!!! Can't wait to hear about your dining experiences. I have only ever done Chef Mickey's and 1900 park fare for breakfast and Crystal Palace for dinner.
Thanks! I am very excited for them. I think the only new one we have on there for us is Chef Mickey's... But everything will be new to BFF.
You got a dinner ADR for BOG!! It is amazing! We were right up next to the window in the ballroom when we had dinner there, and it was so magical!
Yes, it's a bit later than I wanted, but it will work for us - especially if we decide to take an afternoon break. We loved BOG last year - it was a fun meal, and I know they have MEAT. LOL
So I just totally blew off a task to catch up here, but I've been wrist deep in paperwork all day (even lunch!) so I deserve a little break.
Hahaha... Well - I am honored that you used your time to catch up here, that was so nice of you. And I am glad you took a break.
I think cutting down on refined carbs will help any diabetic situations that might be lurking. Just watch your cheeses too. They can create an insulin reaction in some type 2 diabetics (My mom, for example) even though they are not usually thought of as "carbs"
Thanks Ruth, I never would have thought of cheeses before... I am a bit anxious/nervous for my appt this morning - I am sure it will go fine, but I am nervous about the bloodwork portion - I don't give away my blood very easily, and I am nervous for the results.
Saw the Chip & Dale on FB this weekend. Very Cute!!
Thanks! It was so fun to make!
As someone who has been wearing glasses since 1st grade - eventually even the most vain will get over it because it's much cooler to see than to squint. And with the wider variety of contacts (and better prices) it doesn't have to even register with the vain.
Very true... It's just a matter of trying to figure out where to get her in.
And I concur - oh to be young and able to bounce back from crap eating.
Yah - I know... I hope my body has started to...
I got in my sewing room a bit this weekend, in between the start of spring cleaning and "upgrading the apparatus" as Cale calls it. I kinda set the toaster oven on fire last week (nothing serious) so we needed a new one. and Cale had promised me a coffee maker for Valentines day so we picked up a Hamilton Beach Flex brew - I can now make single serve coffee from either regular grounds or k-cups. It's that Lazy thing again.
Oh no!!! I cannot believe you set the toaster oven on fire! So glad that it was minor and you were able to get a new coffee maker out of the deal too...
We just got a Keurig about a month ago - I love it... but I am such a tightwad, I made a rule that we can only use it on weekends... We really look forward to weekends now.
Now, however, it's cold (for us) and rainy and all I want to do is sew. Or plan our October trip.
I know the feeling. I need to get to work on my big auction items...
I thought of Mo this weekend. We had a bunch of teenagers in town for a science fair thing at the college and they came into the center. One Mom was with about 1/2 dozen and three of them were her triplets. I wished her luck and she shook my hand.
Hahaha... It takes a VERY special person to be a mom to triplets!
Prayers to all that need them and thoughts of sunny, warm days ahead.
Thank you - same to you Ruth!
It is hard when they have you have to grow up before your time. I'm glad your girls are able to just be kids while they can. We had some issues with my niece when she was 17 where she couldn't wait to graduate and move out and do her own thing and not have to follow rules. Well she learned the hard way and has finally got her life back on track (nothing against having kids but thankfully she never got pregnant so it's easier to move forward for her with no past connections to some pretty bad choices.) I know from experience that we have to learn from our own mistakes so I was just always there for her.
Yes, my girls hate it though... I don't mind if they go out and get jobs, or whatever... but I don't want them to HAVE to... Ya know?
What a relief that your niece has been able to turn her life around... thankfully she was able to do it - like you said - with no past connection to bad choices.
I can't wait for you to also have the warmer weather. I know when it's gloomy and icky I start getting depressed since it's harder to get out. Thankfully we have events for the kids so regardless of weather it get's me out and the depression hasn't hit me as bad this year as it has in the past. I'll also admit that I have suffered from post partum depression and thankfully it hasn't hit me this time around.
I am definately more "meh" this year than any other year... I think it's because I am just so anxious to get out there and DO stuff?
So happy to hear that you haven't had an PPD this time around - what a relief. I never had it with Allison, but I had it pretty bad for the first few weeks after Victoria - and I think most of that was just stress of having 2 babies with in a year of eachother. Thankfully it didn't last long at all.
I do love having great neighbors!!! I do feel at times though that I'm taking advantage of the help I'm given because I feel like I should be able to do it all. since I do not have a job outside the home. But I have learned it's not possible to do it all so I take all the help I can get. I do have to laugh though about the kids running between houses getting supplies for dinner!! I can't count how many times I've sent Jeremy and Sarah to their friends house to pick something up!!
Hahaha... It is pretty comical actually... at about 4:30, you look out your window and see kids running around town carrying an assortment of groceries...
You have every right to be concerned. Your her mom. I've learned no matter what we'll always be worried about them.
I know, I know... I am just trying really hard not to nag her quite as much, as now I know she is doing OK - for the moment.
Thanks again D!! As you know it's great to see the difference from where you started to where you are now. I didn't take progress pictures but I think I'm going to start.
I think you should. I wish I could share mine here, as they are kind of cool to see - but unfortunately - I am just wearing a sports bra and work out shorts in them - so I just don't think they are appropriate for here. But it's very motivating to see the changes, especially - if you are like me - and don't see any. LOL
Thanks!! Our actual anniversary isn't until May but we did get engaged in February 2004 so it's the start of our 10th year together celebration!!
Ahhh... Got it. Might as well celebrate for a few months, right?
I have to say I loved your flip flop in the snow picture!! Just goes to show how ready for warmer weather you are.
Thanks... LOL - my neighbors frequently give me crap, because I run out to the mailbox all winter long in my flip-flops, dodging the deepest snow as well as I can. LOL I am always ready for flip-flop season.
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Well, this morning is my Drs appt. Yup - I am fasting... Yup - my mouth is D.R.Y... YUCK! No coffee for me this morning... Sigh. Oh well. I have to hop in the shower shortly and head out. Hopefully it all goes well.
Then, I have to stop at the bank and get my Dad's bills paid. It's that time of the month.
Afterwards, I plan to come home... Drink some coffee - eat some breakfast...
Then I will start on this week's applique.
I have a cut/color appt this afternoon - boy do I NEED it... Even Alli told me so. Sigh. I am going to be completely white with in the next few years - I am certain of it.
Gus is coming for dinner tonight... The plan is leftover chili... but he doesn't like chili - so not sure what he is going to have?
We are pretty strict about him coming on school nights, so he is only allowed to be here for dinner, but if he wants to drive all the way down here for a meal he doesn't like...
Anyways... I better get moving this morning... I have to be out the door in an hour.
Have a wonderful day everyone... Prayers and good WARM thoughts go out to everyone.
D~
I've got a few seconds to breath between meetings today so I'm trying to catch up on everyone's threads from the weekend. I love your calendar pages! I'm lucky I can get all of my plans put in an excel spreadsheet let alone make it look pretty. 
