The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 13

[MinnieMouseMom]

I used Kate's suggestion and put only the pages, a small clipboard and a sharpie in a gallon size ziplock bag, one for each kid. I took those to the park with me each day, in the backpack. After a page was signed it was left in the room. Then when I got home I organized each into a scrapbook. I found appliques at Michaels that I put on the front cover.

Those turned out so cute!

 

[tmfranlk]

I call it Drama. WHy, because I have so many things that I do or redo over and over. I plan the crap out of things sometimes.

Me too!! I am actually sitting here looking over my multi-sheet excel document seeing what I need to update, expand, etc. And that is why we are on the DIS and more importantly on the DDA.

 

[kc10family]

What a bunch of gabby chicks you are!!!

My whole weekend is being taken up by soccer tournaments.....in the rain no less!!!

Bill & I both made the 25 pound loss mark on Friday! I think the stress of Jonathan leaving contributed somewhat

Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!
Go Kristine!!!! Go Bill!!!!

 

[kc10family]

LOVE IT!!!!!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Thanks for asking, Amy. She's no better, but no worse. PT was in today, and she couldn't bear her weight, so I'm not sure where we go from here. I don't think the neurologist came in yesterday as the doctor said he would, so maybe we will find out more tomorrow. It's so upsetting seeing her like this. She shakes from the massive amounts of steroids, and she talks out of her head from the massive amounts of pain killers. I should buy stock in Zantac, as much as I've been going through lately. If it weren't for my DH and my DDA friends, I would be in much worse shape. I appreciate all of your good thoughts and prayers, and having a place to vent when I need to. Pictures of all of your cute kids also bring smiles to my face. Keep them coming!

Marci. I wish there was better news. You all continue to be in my prayers.

 

[kc10family]

Now this is just so true!!! (run, chase, sleep..repeat!)

This is good Chanon!!!!!

 

[kc10family]

Not that I know what a sorority house smells like after a party or anything

Do you need to tell us a few things Marti? We are here to listen anytime you need to share.

 

[marcij]

Paula - I love the autograph pages. I just printed all of mine out for our October trip, and I borrowed most of mine from Vicki and Clare, too. I did mine 6x6 but I like your idea too.

I have a really dumb question -- how did you change the pages to the size you need? I have really cute 8x8 EK Mickey scrapbooks that I'm using. For our last trip, I took 3D EK Disney stickers and put those on colored cardstock. It worked well to use a clipboard as Kate suggested and have them signed. The problem was, since the stickers weren't flat, they took up a lot of room. Plus, there aren't a lot of those stickers, so some of the characters signed on blank pages and I have to find clip art to put on their pages. It would be much easier to print all the pages out with the art on them, but I'm photoshop illiterate. Is there an easy solution?

 

[kc10family]

Here are some of the party pics, after playing inside, running around like wild children and jumping on the tumble track, they had cake and ice cream followed by a couple of hours of water slide fun. I'm sure all those kids are sound asleep by now.

Love the pictures!!!

 

[kc10family]

I have a really dumb question -- how did you change the pages to the size you need? I have really cute 8x8 EK Mickey scrapbooks that I'm using. For our last trip, I took 3D EK Disney stickers and put those on colored cardstock. It worked well to use a clipboard as Kate suggested and have them signed. The problem was, since the stickers weren't flat, they took up a lot of room. Plus, there aren't a lot of those stickers, so some of the characters signed on blank pages and I have to find clip art to put on their pages. It would be much easier to print all the pages out with the art on them, but I'm photoshop illiterate. Is there an easy solution?

Marci, I use MS word to change them. I copy and paste the design, right click on the design, format picture, layout, in front of text, then size it by clicking and dragging on the outline of the picture.
Did you understand that at all?

 

[kc10family]

But before I go - here's a t-shirt that Penny (chaoscent) just finished and I thought if Dawn was following along, she'd love to see it:

WOW!!!!!!!!! Huba Huba!!!!!!

Penny you are soooo my favorite for the NIGHT!!!!!!!!

 

[kc10family]

Well, I owe you for the DelivEARS info!

Glad I could help you spend money. I love the DeliverEARS, they are so cool.

 

[Glynis]

Good evening DDA! We had a wonderful weekend, but I am drained. Hope all is going well with everyone

Welcome back, Janet! How was your birthday?

 

[marcij]

just back from a quick up and back trip. grandma is holding on. yesterday they put in a central line to give some nutrients to give her some strength hopefully. have to get her to be able to swallow. nurse said that they suctioned her meaning they put the suction thing to the back of her throat but she did not have gag reflex. they are giving nutrients till tuesday then after that if not better we will take her home and have hospise(sp) come in. she was awakw and talking today but we couldnt understand her the whole time. she seems scared and frustrated. scared might bee from the alzhiemers.

Karen -- just wanted to say she and you and your whole family have been on my mind a lot lately and in my prayers.

 

[kc10family]

You all take care.
I'm calling it a night.
I have to pack up the desk top & a few last things Sunday.
Movers will be here 1st thing Monday AM.
Catch ya later.

Read ya when you can log on again.
PD and Prayers for a great move jo.

 

[Glynis]

That sounds delicious! Can you post the recipe sometime?

You bet! This was a new brownie recipe for me. It turned out so good! The recipe called for frosting, but I didn't want to take the time to frost them, so I just dusted them with powdered sugar. They were so yummy! I made a double batch, so I've got after school snacks for the next couple of days, too. Plus for me!!!!

Here's the recipe:

Cinnamon Brownies

3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 C. butter, melted, divided
1/2 C. boiling water
2 C. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/3 C. flour
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. semisweet chocolate chips

Frosting:
6 Tbs. butter, softened
1/2 C. baking cocoa
2 2/3 C. confectioner's sugar
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 C. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda; blend in 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water, stirring until thickened. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla and remaining btter. Add flour, cinnamon and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips.

2. Pour into a greased 13X9X2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.

3. For frosting, cream butter in a mixing bowl. Combine cocoa, sugar and cinnamon; add alternately with the milk. Beat to a spreading consistency; add vanilla. Add more milk if necessary. Spread over brownies.

Yield: 3 dozen

Enjoy!

 

[Glynis]

That is v cool, as Clare would say!

I know! I'm going to have to call mom and get the particulars!

 

[marcij]

Marci, I use MS word to change them. I copy and paste the design, right click on the design, format picture, layout, in front of text, then size it by clicking and dragging on the outline of the picture.
Did you understand that at all?

I think so. I'll try that tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[kc10family]

I had the day from he double hockey sticks today, but thankfully the day is over so I can soon go to bed and look forward to a better day tomorrow. By the way I think I may have trumped you all on the Pain the the AS* mother in law department. Chris was able to dig the holes and poor the concrete footings for our new deck. If the weather isn't crappy tomorrow we should get the deck done, however the forcast is for rain.

Deb

Sorry about the MIL and I hope all went well with the deck, picutres please.

 

[Glynis]

DH just called


He will be home in ONE WEEK!!!!!!!! This time next Sunday I will not be able to talk with you all.

I'll say it for Amy. Eeeewwwwwwwwwwwww!