~ Sew Sweet 16 ~I’m packing your angry eyes just in case~Aug 2014~ BFF' bag 8/20!!!!

[jedimeg16]

I'm glad the details for your trip are starting to fall into place! I can't wait to see the auction bags! If I do well enough at my next couple of conventions I might be able to bid on something while still saving for my custom on your list next year.

I hope you have a good work day - it's chilly and dreary here, which is making it hard for me to be motivated to work on my own commission list.

 

[Wood Nymph]

I'm glad that you were able to add Olivia to your room and therefore save a lot of money. Having a connecting room would be perfect, too, so I hope that happens.

I don't know what is going on with Gus and Ali, but it sounds complicated by the fact that he also likes your family. The only thing that keeps going through my head is how young Ali is. I was lucky not to have any of my three children get into a dating relationship when they were still in high school. They waited until college which was fine with me. They all got married soon after college, too. It must be hard to watch what is happening now.

 

[sewmess]

Good luck with the Gus and Alli thing. Hang in there, Mom! I completely understand about the church-going. I like to say that because my dad was a minister, I got enough church going when I was a kid, but the truth of it is I've gotten leery about organized religion. And Cale says the only thing he's joined is us when we got married.

We survived the storms yesterday - they weren't as bad as they could have been. I'm more concerned about the flooding in the Florida Panhandle. We drive that way and it's boring but better than driving through Georgia with Alabama plates.


Blessings be with you all.

 

[nowellsl]

Congratulations on saving some money! Sorry about the Gus situation. It is so hard to watch your kids go through heartache! My DD is getting married in November, but went through a couple of not so good relationships. I definitely think it has made her treasure this one all the more! She is in such a good place right now! It all happens for a reason.

 

[ladylyons]

I know - it's so hard to know they are going to get hurt, and to watch it happen... In slow motion, no less.

I just read that!!! Congratulations! I think it's a good decision, and you all will have a lot of FUN!

All you can do is be there for here when she needs it. Let her make her decisions and I'm sure she'll grow stronger from it. (My family didn't talk to me for over 2 years for a decision I made when I was 19 and we still have issues at times because of it.)

Thanks!!! I really think we'll all be happier because of this change!! Plus I'm now getting a year of Disney instead of a week of Disney!!!

Maybe do just one event with Gus. I say go with whatever one makes you more comfortable.

 

[DMGeurts]

Morning D!

Yes! As of this very moment I am totally in for the Chicago meet!

The only way I would not be able to is if something unexpected came up for the kids but I doubt that will happen. I looked at their activity calendar and I am free that weekend.

Wishing you a productive day in the sewing room!

Awesome!!! Now, make sure nothing comes up. Looking forward to seeing you, I know Suzi is too... Plus, then you get to meet Mo n' Tess (and not sure who else yet)... Oh, and we are working on changing some of our plans... Mo said the Disney thing at the Science Center (?) is stayin through August, so we are going to ditch something to do that.

Oh boy. more Gus shenanigans! Good Luck!!!!

I'm really happy your getting the changes you wanted!

I am not sure if it's Gus shenanigans? I just know I am DONE thinking about it... I have too much on my plate and what will happen will happen.

I know - I am SUPER excited now!!!!

Hi D~! Just dropping in real quick this morning since I'm going to be pretty busy the next two days getting ready for my trip!

There you are Ariana! This time it's really you!

I'm so glad stuff is working out for your trip! POFQ is the one moderate I have yet to stay at and it's definitely on my list to try! I'm also very excited to see what bags you have for your action. Not that I need another one.

Yes, I think you really NEED to try FQ... Remind me, where are you staying for this trip?

Yah - the bags this time around are kind of an eclectic theme... Hopefully they will do well.

I'm sorry to hear about the drama with Gus. It's too bad that Alli might get hurt but if she was anything like me at that age, she'll move on quickly enough if things don't work out. As much as they hurt, we all need those kind of life experiences.

Yes, she seems to be taking it much more in stride than I am.

Quick hijack of your thread since I know there are a ton of crafty people that read. My Grandma had to be moved to a nursing home a few months ago so now the family is cleaning out some of her stuff. I have ended up in possession of all the family recipes. They are all written on scaps of paper and I want to put together a book of all of them to give everyone. Does anyone know a good website for making those kind of books? I've made photo books on Shutterfly but I don't think that would work in this instance and would be too expensive. I'm probably going to need about 10 -15 copies and I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, I just want to make a nice simple book. Any suggestions?

Hmmmm.... I will ask bff... She might know? Have you tried googling some cookbook printing companies? I know there are companies that print them for church fundraisers and such - there has to be something economical out there?

Have a nice day in your sewing room

Thank you LIllian - I hope you had a wonderful day too!

Long time, no write here but I've been trying to read up on your reports whenever possible. So glad to read that your trip is now "official" and that you managed to save some money on it as well. I don't know what your dates are, but I think last I checked it was sometime this summer? I understand not sharing exact dates for privacy/security reasons though. Just glad you get to go and I guess you got Josh's blessing on it?

Howdy Stranger!!! I've been wondering about you and how you are doing!!! Yes, we are going in August... And we are VERY excited!!!

[Can't wait to here about your trip for him as well. Hope you get the money saved you need for it!

I sure hope so! It would make swallowing another Disney trip for him a little easier.

[I haven't followed along that closely on the Alli/Gus saga. Best of luck with that one as it sounds like you are handling it very well. Probably much better than I would for sure! I am so NOT looking forward to those days with my DD. Just a few weeks ago we had a nasty little 5th grade girls-only drama and that zapped enough from me when all my DDs longtime friends were ganging up on her and going against her. It's heartbreaking. They have all made up now though, thankfully, but I really can't wait for elementary school to be OVER for her!

Thank you - it's been... Interesting. I will say this... Elementary school was a breeze... Middle school SUCKED... And H.S. is better than Middle school anyday - but I still wish for the elementary school days.c

[Just wanted to pop in and say hello. I try to read here as often as possible but I just don't get around to posting. I still haven't updated any of my other TRs and who knows if/when I will. I am still really missing WDW and our Thanksgiving trip can't come soon enough for me. I'm working on trying to squeeze in a short little long weekend trip on October just for some MNSSHP and F&W Festival but not sure I'll be able to swing it OR convince DH. I can always hope though!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I would much rather people just stop and say hi than catch up... I love hearing from everyone, and I understand that it's impossible to stay caught up here.

I hope you are able to sneak in a trip before Thanksgiving... but really - TG isn't that far away anymore. Good luck and keep me updated!

I'm glad the details for your trip are starting to fall into place! I can't wait to see the auction bags! If I do well enough at my next couple of conventions I might be able to bid on something while still saving for my custom on your list next year.

I hope you have a good work day - it's chilly and dreary here, which is making it hard for me to be motivated to work on my own commission list.

Thanks Meg! I know - it's pretty exciting now! I can't wait to see my auction bags (finished) too. I hope you do well at your next conventions! That would be awesome, for many reasons.

Thanks... I did have a good work day yesterday... It was dreary and rainy here too... Sigh... Today looks the same.

I'm glad that you were able to add Olivia to your room and therefore save a lot of money. Having a connecting room would be perfect, too, so I hope that happens.

Yes, I agree! It worked out perfectly... Now, hopefully I can get some of our room/location requests.

I'm I don't know what is going on with Gus and Ali, but it sounds complicated by the fact that he also likes your family. The only thing that keeps going through my head is how young Ali is. I was lucky not to have any of my three children get into a dating relationship when they were still in high school. They waited until college which was fine with me. They all got married soon after college, too. It must be hard to watch what is happening now.

I agree - I do think it's very complicated because of our family... And I don't mean that in a bad way... But you are right - for sure.

I also agree, Alli is young... but (there's always a but, right?) I am thankful she has waited as long as she has... ALL of her friends have been dating for years. I wish she would have waited, but (sigh) - if the time must come, I'd rather it come while I am still here to help her talk through things. Thank you Sue.

Good luck with the Gus and Alli thing. Hang in there, Mom! I completely understand about the church-going. I like to say that because my dad was a minister, I got enough church going when I was a kid, but the truth of it is I've gotten leery about organized religion. And Cale says the only thing he's joined is us when we got married.

Yes... I am much the same way... No minister for a father though. But due to my Catholic upbringing... I was a daily communicant for my entire life until the age of 12... I am still very spiritual, but I just don't do church - and it has nothing to do with my Christianity.

We survived the storms yesterday - they weren't as bad as they could have been. I'm more concerned about the flooding in the Florida Panhandle. We drive that way and it's boring but better than driving through Georgia with Alabama plates.


Blessings be with you all.

I am glad to hear that everything is OK - and you survived. I heard it was very nasty out your direction.

LOL - that cracked me up though... Driving through Georgia with Alabama plates... Never gave it much thought. I suppose it's nothing like driving through Iowa with MN plates?

Congratulations on saving some money! Sorry about the Gus situation. It is so hard to watch your kids go through heartache! My DD is getting married in November, but went through a couple of not so good relationships. I definitely think it has made her treasure this one all the more! She is in such a good place right now! It all happens for a reason.

Thanks Stephanie... yes, it is so hard to watch - but I must just stand back and let this run it's course. I hope that he treats her well, and he is deserving of her - that is all.

I tell you one thing... I sure got lucky with my DH - LOL... I'd forgotten that, because - ya know - you just get into ruts... but wow... I find myself very thankful these days.

Thanks for stopping by, it's good to see you!

All you can do is be there for here when she needs it. Let her make her decisions and I'm sure she'll grow stronger from it. (My family didn't talk to me for over 2 years for a decision I made when I was 19 and we still have issues at times because of it.)

I sure hope so.

I know - we all make mistakes, and I am sure she will make decisions that we won't like... I cannot imagine not speaking to her for them, but hopefully it will all work out in the end.

Thanks!!! I really think we'll all be happier because of this change!! Plus I'm now getting a year of Disney instead of a week of Disney!!!

Maybe do just one event with Gus. I say go with whatever one makes you more comfortable.

I think so too... and a YEAR of Disney - I wouldn't complain.

That is what we are thinking. Alli now has a track meet on Friday nigth anyways... So, it's looking like church on Sunday? We still haven't decided.

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I had a GREAT sewing room day yesterday... But WOW!!! It took me ALL day to do that applique... it was insane. But the good thing is, I'd "scheduled" 2 days for it, and I managed to finish it in one. It was a long day... 7:30am - 4pm, with only a 20 min break for lunch, but now I can work on assembly today. Which leaves me all day tomorrow and the weekend for auction bags. WHOOT!

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Trip update: Okie-dokie... So, a few things happened yesterday....

First... BFF ordered her park tickets. WHOOT! Remember - she is booked with the military discount, and because we are doing more than 4 park days, it's cheaper for her to just buy her tickets outright from Disney. So, those are ordered.

Second... She also purchased Memory Maker! WHOOT! Now, AFTER she purchased it - I did some reading... And I am wondering it that wasn't a mistake? I've done some reading and now it looks like maybe I should have purchased it? Since most of everyone is on my reservation and not hers. It looks to me, like we can't share? So, that will really suck for her, if the girls ride (say...) ToT and we are back at Star Tours... So she will have to go all the way to ToT to get the photos added to her MM. Hoefully there is a way we can do this, so at least the girls can be adding ride photos. Restaurant photos aren't a big deal, because all of our ADRs are together... It's the ride and PHotopass photographers I am worreid about. Any insight here would be great!

Third... BFF finally created her online Disney account... Next on our list is to work on FP+ and how we are going to work them with only ONE full MK day... It's going to be death, I just know it.

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Alrighty... I better get going... I still have to work out... Then I am chained to my sewing room for the remainder of the day. I hope you all have a wonderful day - so many of you have been on my mind lately... I hope you are all doing well.

D~

 

[Nurse_Mommy4]

Good Morning D!

I have been looking into MM too as I plan to order it. Everything I have read leads me to believe that as long as everyone is listed on your BFF's MDE account under friends and family (you may also have link your reservation to her account), you all would be able to scan your MB for the pictures.

I'm not sure how it works when there are two separate MDE accounts (as far as linking reservations) but I have read on the boards that is is possible to link them.

HTH!

 

[Pluto0809]

We used MM in February and it worked very well. No one in my party had a MDE account except for me but I was able to link everyone to my reservation using their confirmation number. Since your friend already has an MDE account you should be able to send her a request to be "friends" so you can see each others plans. My aunt and I did that on the February trip. Also, once you are linked, you will be able to make all of your FP+ reservations for everybody at once.

While I purchased the MM and was the one that did all of the scanning for the pictures for my group, I ended up getting my aunt's pictures too since we were linked.

A word of caution on the linking. I didn't realize that my aunt could see all my plans including the May ones I had made before we left for the February trip. She busted me in front of everyone one night because I hadn't told anyone I was thinking of going in May but had made some ADRs just in case. When I got home, I was able to go in and change the settings so she could only see the plans we were both involved in. I do love my aunt but she can be a little nosy at times.

I actually purchased MM again this trip even though we will only be there three days. I wasn't going to but since Jim decided to join me I figured we would use it a lot more since he likes to do meet and greets.

Oh, and you asked where we were staying, we are at POR this trip. This time tomorrow I will be in the air on the way there! I just need to get through this day at work, I hope it doesn't drag too much.

 

[ljcrochet]

It is pretty easy to link people on MDE to make the FP+. The only issue I had was I could no control my girls under mine. In December, I wound up using my FIL's MDE account. Now I'm using my DH's. Funny part of an AP is I can play and pretend to book FP+ to see what is out there.

 

[ljcrochet]

A word of caution on the linking. I didn't realize that my aunt could see all my plans including the May ones I had made before we left for the February trip. She busted me in front of everyone one night because I hadn't told anyone I was thinking of going in May but had made some ADRs just in case. When I got home, I was able to go in and change the settings so she could only see the plans we were both involved in. I do love my aunt but she can be a little nosy at times. .

I busted my FIL with his last trip because of MDE. I always look at my plans, and instead of going to August it went to 4/28. At first I thought I made FP+ reservations while playing around, then realized FIL was going to.

 

[lovedonaldduck]

Just wanted to let you know that I am still following along, even though I've had no time to comment. Work has been crazy busy this week and I've been putting in overtime (which I haven't had to do since I started this job in June). Along with being busy and working long hours, it's also been super stressful. I've been giving myself a short break from the pressure and stress each day to check in here and see what you are up to. Thanks for giving me a sanity break! Back to work for me - next week should be back to normal (I hope).

 

[Terkina]

How great that you got so much done in your sewing room and now have one extra time for auction bags

Sounds like your trip is starting to come together.


Me and my friend had a discussion whether my friend should change from winter tires to summer tires on my car today. I said no because I know that we can get snow from now until 17th May. He thought it would be fine and that we wouldn't get any more snow so that winter tires is required.

Then I read in the news paper on the internet that the police said NOT to change tires because it was going to snow again. My friend didn't believe them. But I said no, so no it was.

Well guess what. Today it's snowing and anyone who has summer tires on their car can't use that car. Today my friend admit that I was right and that we couldn't have taken the car today if he had changed to summer tires.

I'm guessing we can change tires after our 17th May celebration.

 

[Clio]

Glad you sewing is going well. I don't think I could spend 8 hours working on a project. One of these days I have to go out and find fabric for new bathroom curtains. I looked at work and didn't see anything I liked.
The viewing for my friend was Tuesday and the funeral was yesterday. They were nice. Her family is coping. The associates in my store are still in shock.
I'm off work today. Originally I had a doctor's appointment but it got cancelled because my doctor got transferred. I have to call after the wedding and reschedule with one of his partners. I'm going to clean house and then go to the little grocery store and buy the stuff I forgot yesterday. Shopping with my mom can be very confusing.
I'm glad you found a way to stay at FQ. You know how much I love that resort.
have a good day and prayers to all that need them.
Liz

 

[sewmess]

Whooot for intensive sewing!!! Love It!!

I WILL get in my sewing room this weekend or ELSE!! I have to finish the clothes for the doll and my day off next week is now filled with Mom errands. Nothing bad, but time consuming due to specific place's lines.

I really want to make a little bag to go with a fun/impractical skirt I made myself. I found an awesome Batman sheet about a month ago and made a quick elastic waist skirt with it. I've got a ton (or roughly 2 square yards) of the sheet left and its been begging me to do something with it. But first the doll's clothes. And then work on Mom's originally-80th-b'day-now-Mother's-Day doll.

Have a great day!!

 

[OregonMomToWDW]

Hi. It has been forever since I posted. I fell behind, but I think I am caught up for the most part.

Good job on saving money on the trip. My next trip seems to be costing more each time I check. The cheap flight I was going to book, sold out and now they only have a 7 pm flight. I am not going to be able to wait much longer.

Marissa graduates in 6 weeks and we have yet to have to deal with dating. I am happy about that. Her, not so much.

Hope the rest of your week goes as productive as the first. Enjoy the weekend.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Second... She also purchased Memory Maker! WHOOT! Now, AFTER she purchased it - I did some reading... And I am wondering it that wasn't a mistake? I've done some reading and now it looks like maybe I should have purchased it? Since most of everyone is on my reservation and not hers. It looks to me, like we can't share? So, that will really suck for her, if the girls ride (say...) ToT and we are back at Star Tours... So she will have to go all the way to ToT to get the photos added to her MM. Hoefully there is a way we can do this, so at least the girls can be adding ride photos. Restaurant photos aren't a big deal, because all of our ADRs are together... It's the ride and PHotopass photographers I am worreid about. Any insight here would be great!

D~

Hmmmmm….now I'm curious about this. I'm going in June and am kind of in her shoes as I'm the "single" part of our party while the other four are together. So maybe one of them should pay for Memory Makers. Hopefully someone will have an answer to this, although I'm going to do some research.

~Jennifer

 

[Hardheadedwoman]

Hi D~! Just dropping in real quick this morning since I'm going to be pretty busy the next two days getting ready for my trip! I'm so glad stuff is working out for your trip! POFQ is the one moderate I have yet to stay at and it's definitely on my list to try! I'm also very excited to see what bags you have for your action. Not that I need another one. I'm sorry to hear about the drama with Gus. It's too bad that Alli might get hurt but if she was anything like me at that age, she'll move on quickly enough if things don't work out. As much as they hurt, we all need those kind of life experiences. Quick hijack of your thread since I know there are a ton of crafty people that read. My Grandma had to be moved to a nursing home a few months ago so now the family is cleaning out some of her stuff. I have ended up in possession of all the family recipes. They are all written on scaps of paper and I want to put together a book of all of them to give everyone. Does anyone know a good website for making those kind of books? I've made photo books on Shutterfly but I don't think that would work in this instance and would be too expensive. I'm probably going to need about 10 -15 copies and I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, I just want to make a nice simple book. Any suggestions?

Try Lulu.com or Blurb.com! I've used those for photo books and they are spectacular!

Lissette

 

[Hardheadedwoman]

Hi D~! Just dropping in real quick this morning since I'm going to be pretty busy the next two days getting ready for my trip! I'm so glad stuff is working out for your trip! POFQ is the one moderate I have yet to stay at and it's definitely on my list to try! I'm also very excited to see what bags you have for your action. Not that I need another one. I'm sorry to hear about the drama with Gus. It's too bad that Alli might get hurt but if she was anything like me at that age, she'll move on quickly enough if things don't work out. As much as they hurt, we all need those kind of life experiences. Quick hijack of your thread since I know there are a ton of crafty people that read. My Grandma had to be moved to a nursing home a few months ago so now the family is cleaning out some of her stuff. I have ended up in possession of all the family recipes. They are all written on scaps of paper and I want to put together a book of all of them to give everyone. Does anyone know a good website for making those kind of books? I've made photo books on Shutterfly but I don't think that would work in this instance and would be too expensive. I'm probably going to need about 10 -15 copies and I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, I just want to make a nice simple book. Any suggestions?

(I hope this doesn't double post)

Try Lulu or Blurb - they're super!

 

[ladylyons]

I know - we all make mistakes, and I am sure she will make decisions that we won't like... I cannot imagine not speaking to her for them, but hopefully it will all work out in the end.

Yes we do all make mistakes. Part of the problem is my mom is a control freak!!! She really hated that I was at an age that she couldn't control what I did anymore. Even now she's been known to do or say things and I'm like huh? Again it's the needing to be in control of everything!!

I think so too... and a YEAR of Disney - I wouldn't complain.

That is what we are thinking. Alli now has a track meet on Friday nigth anyways... So, it's looking like church on Sunday? We still haven't decided.

I'm not complaining too much!!

Hope you decide soon what your doing. Good Luck to Alli at her track meet!! My 12 year old nephew is on his track team and loves it and is doing pretty well from what my sister says.

 

[DMGeurts]

Good Morning D!

I have been looking into MM too as I plan to order it. Everything I have read leads me to believe that as long as everyone is listed on your BFF's MDE account under friends and family (you may also have link your reservation to her account), you all would be able to scan your MB for the pictures.

I'm not sure how it works when there are two separate MDE accounts (as far as linking reservations) but I have read on the boards that is is possible to link them.

HTH!

Thanks Tasha! The more I read and find out - that's what it looks like to me too... I just had a split second of "uh-oh" - ya know?

As of now, I think we are all linked up - her stuff shows up for me, and my stuff shows up for her. I don't have our detailed itinerary done yet - and not sure I am going to do that in MDE since it'sso glitchy...

We used MM in February and it worked very well. No one in my party had a MDE account except for me but I was able to link everyone to my reservation using their confirmation number. Since your friend already has an MDE account you should be able to send her a request to be "friends" so you can see each others plans. My aunt and I did that on the February trip. Also, once you are linked, you will be able to make all of your FP+ reservations for everybody at once.

While I purchased the MM and was the one that did all of the scanning for the pictures for my group, I ended up getting my aunt's pictures too since we were linked.

A word of caution on the linking. I didn't realize that my aunt could see all my plans including the May ones I had made before we left for the February trip. She busted me in front of everyone one night because I hadn't told anyone I was thinking of going in May but had made some ADRs just in case. When I got home, I was able to go in and change the settings so she could only see the plans we were both involved in. I do love my aunt but she can be a little nosy at times.

I actually purchased MM again this trip even though we will only be there three days. I wasn't going to but since Jim decided to join me I figured we would use it a lot more since he likes to do meet and greets.

Oh, and you asked where we were staying, we are at POR this trip. This time tomorrow I will be in the air on the way there! I just need to get through this day at work, I hope it doesn't drag too much.

First - YAY for POR... Have you stayed at POR yet? I can't remember...

You were super helpful too Ariana! OK - so... question - your aunt's pictures... did you have to pay to download them? It's looking to me, like I would have to pay to download any of our photopass pictures, unless I log in with BFF's mde account - which she will let me do with out a problem. I was just curious...

Today is the day!!!!!!!!!! So excited for yoU! Safe travels, my friend.

It is pretty easy to link people on MDE to make the FP+. The only issue I had was I could no control my girls under mine. In December, I wound up using my FIL's MDE account. Now I'm using my DH's. Funny part of an AP is I can play and pretend to book FP+ to see what is out there.

I've heard about messes like this, and it concerns me a bit... I remember all the issues Nini had with her Grandprincess - it was such a mess. But BFF won't be adding either of my girls to her MDE account, so it should be OK.

I busted my FIL with his last trip because of MDE. I always look at my plans, and instead of going to August it went to 4/28. At first I thought I made FP+ reservations while playing around, then realized FIL was going to.

Hahahaha.... That's too funny!

Just wanted to let you know that I am still following along, even though I've had no time to comment. Work has been crazy busy this week and I've been putting in overtime (which I haven't had to do since I started this job in June). Along with being busy and working long hours, it's also been super stressful. I've been giving myself a short break from the pressure and stress each day to check in here and see what you are up to. Thanks for giving me a sanity break! Back to work for me - next week should be back to normal (I hope).

Hi Jennifer! I totally understand - we are all busy. I sure hope that things slow down for you soon. Have a great weekend!

How great that you got so much done in your sewing room and now have one extra time for auction bags

Sounds like your trip is starting to come together.


Me and my friend had a discussion whether my friend should change from winter tires to summer tires on my car today. I said no because I know that we can get snow from now until 17th May. He thought it would be fine and that we wouldn't get any more snow so that winter tires is required.

Then I read in the news paper on the internet that the police said NOT to change tires because it was going to snow again. My friend didn't believe them. But I said no, so no it was.

Well guess what. Today it's snowing and anyone who has summer tires on their car can't use that car. Today my friend admit that I was right and that we couldn't have taken the car today if he had changed to summer tires.

I'm guessing we can change tires after our 17th May celebration.

Well, that was a good choice on your part - I remember you saying that about your tires last year too. Smart girl! Hopefully nicer weather comes for you soon.

Glad you sewing is going well. I don't think I could spend 8 hours working on a project. One of these days I have to go out and find fabric for new bathroom curtains. I looked at work and didn't see anything I liked.
The viewing for my friend was Tuesday and the funeral was yesterday. They were nice. Her family is coping. The associates in my store are still in shock.
I'm off work today. Originally I had a doctor's appointment but it got cancelled because my doctor got transferred. I have to call after the wedding and reschedule with one of his partners. I'm going to clean house and then go to the little grocery store and buy the stuff I forgot yesterday. Shopping with my mom can be very confusing.
I'm glad you found a way to stay at FQ. You know how much I love that resort.
have a good day and prayers to all that need them.
Liz

Yah - I spend a lot of time in my sewing room - it's a full time job.

Many hugs go out to you and your co-workers.

I hope you were able to get everything done that you needed to. Have a great day today Liz.

Whooot for intensive sewing!!! Love It!!

I WILL get in my sewing room this weekend or ELSE!! I have to finish the clothes for the doll and my day off next week is now filled with Mom errands. Nothing bad, but time consuming due to specific place's lines.

I really want to make a little bag to go with a fun/impractical skirt I made myself. I found an awesome Batman sheet about a month ago and made a quick elastic waist skirt with it. I've got a ton (or roughly 2 square yards) of the sheet left and its been begging me to do something with it. But first the doll's clothes. And then work on Mom's originally-80th-b'day-now-Mother's-Day doll.

Have a great day!!

Oooh - I hope you get into your sewing room... I am anxious to see what you've been working on... and the Batman bag sounds like lots of fun!

Have a great weekend!

Hi. It has been forever since I posted. I fell behind, but I think I am caught up for the most part.

Good job on saving money on the trip. My next trip seems to be costing more each time I check. The cheap flight I was going to book, sold out and now they only have a 7 pm flight. I am not going to be able to wait much longer.

Marissa graduates in 6 weeks and we have yet to have to deal with dating. I am happy about that. Her, not so much.

Hope the rest of your week goes as productive as the first. Enjoy the weekend.

Yah - I am glad the trip is coming together too, but each trip I take gets more and more expensive - gone are the deals that Disney once had, and it makes me sad. We still need to get our flights, I check prices multiple times per day - no luck yet.

Congratulations to Marissa!!!

Thanks - me too! LOL

Hmmmmm….now I'm curious about this. I'm going in June and am kind of in her shoes as I'm the "single" part of our party while the other four are together. So maybe one of them should pay for Memory Makers. Hopefully someone will have an answer to this, although I'm going to do some research.

~Jennifer

Let me know if you find out anything good.

Try Lulu.com or Blurb.com! I've used those for photo books and they are spectacular!

Lissette

Thanks!

(I hope this doesn't double post)

Try Lulu or Blurb - they're super!

LOL - yup...

Yes we do all make mistakes. Part of the problem is my mom is a control freak!!! She really hated that I was at an age that she couldn't control what I did anymore. Even now she's been known to do or say things and I'm like huh? Again it's the needing to be in control of everything!!



I'm not complaining too much!!

Hope you decide soon what your doing. Good Luck to Alli at her track meet!! My 12 year old nephew is on his track team and loves it and is doing pretty well from what my sister says.

I have to say that is one of my downfalls too - I try to control things... I have to make a VERY conscious effort to stand back. It's so hard, but I do the best I can.

Thanks - sounds like your nephew enjoys track too.

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Another long day in my sewing room yesterday... I finished my custom order for the week... I just have to do the zipper pull at some point today/this weekend. It turned out great and I am very happy with it.

I was also able to assemble my 4th auction bag... and my 3rd little bag... I plan to assemble the coordinating wallet right away this morning and then start on my 5th auction bag... It is my hope that I can get it cut out and quilted.

Unfortunately, I cannot work all day in my sewing room today... I do have to run a few errands in town.

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Progress: I did my weight loss progress photos yesterday... I also weighed in... I was down exactly -6lbs for the month of April, considering how far I am into my journey, I was super happy with that number. That makes a grand total of -48.6 lbs since I started in March of last year. I fully admit that I've been eating less this month... I stopped tracking on MFP because it was starting to annoy me again... And I am a bit scared of eating too much, so I am being extra cautious... I need to find some sort of balance... I am not starving myself, by any means... but I know I could eat a bit more. The biggest problem, is that I am just not all that hungry... I eat when I am hungry and when I am not, I don't.

OK - here's the progress pictures I posted on FB yesterday... Which was very difficult for me to do - to have my friends/family/a few customers scrutinize by body - well... It was really hard for me. But I bit the bullet... If one person was able to change their life due to my progress pictures - then I can deal with the embarassment.

Keeping in mind - these are just progress pictures, I still have a LONG way to go. I see the most progress on my backside... However, when I am looking at the profile picture, I see a huge change in my arm holding the camera... Also the front picture - I see a huge change in my neck area... So, it's kind of fun to see things that you don't expect to change, change.

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Disney planning: BFF is deep into planning now... She spent 4 hours on the phone with me (while I was sewing) messing around in DME... She only got through day one and day two. I can already see where we have totally different ideas of touring and where this might become a problem... Especially when she expects us to be together all the time... I can already tell that is not going to happen. The girls and I are much more relaxed than she is... We no longer have the "see it all, do it all" attitude and we are rather laxidaisical about our trips... Especially in the Aug heat.

Still watching airfare like crazy... Hoping to book it soon.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! Sending prayers and pixie dust to all who need them!

D~