The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 5

[rosiejo]

Steffy, You with a grey hair? Where? Let me get my magnifying glass out

I just loved the fact it was in her eyebrow...

 

[Glynis]

It sounds like a wonderful day Glynis. And yay to the lost tooth! What a big day for Jacob,

It was a big day for him! He looks so cute with that gap in his teeth! He was so pleased when the Tooth Fairy brought him a golden dollar!

 

[tink2020]

Thanks for the concern everyone. We took him to vet, just to be safe, and they said he is fine. From what my DH and I can tell, he had about 1/2 of a white chocoalate lollipop. He had more fun with the Jellybeans and Peeps. He is acting quite normal, running around the house "fighting" with Brandi, our other dog.

I'm glad to hear he's ok! Thea got into chocolate twice at our old apartment when we first got her. Even as small as she is, it really did nothing to her. It's good that you checked though so you won't have to worry!

 

[Glynis]

We had a great day yesterday too. We felt we had been going overboard with the baskets the last few years so we simplified this year. MUCH better! Christopher was crazy about everything in his basket and after he finished looking in it said he wanted to make an announcement. Then he thanked the Easter bunny. The Easter Bunny hit a home run with the Teen Titans DVD. Christopher and Brian watched it for a while yesterday morning while I did some cleaning. Sad, I know on Easter but I was behind from being sick.

We did not go to church yesterday . We haven't been in quite some time, actually. We haven't really found a church that we feel comfortable in. The one we're members in is very large and sort of hard to get involved in. It's also far away. We don't have any Presbyterian churches in our area either. Anyway, my goal for next Easter is to be settled in a church.

For lunch we went to my inlaws and had boiled shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes, mushrooms, salad, sausage, Boudin Balls, bread, Peep cupcakes and Strawberry Daiquiri cake. We had a really nice time. There were some close family members there as well. Lots of nice conversation and Christopher spent hours chasing after his older cousin and hunting Easter eggs. He was dirty and sweaty when we left

Today I have to finish cleaning and get back to decluttering. I've been slowly doing this since December! Christopher's out of school this week so I'm letting him be lazy today, but I've got to plan some fun things for the rest of the week.

I hope everyone has a great day!

Wow, sounds like a great day!

It also sounds like someone is doing some preparing for the new baby! Speaking of: don't you have an ultrasound today or tomorrow? Good luck with that, and I can't wait to hear who is right, you or Kate.

 

[Glynis]

It sounds like everyone had a wonderful Easter. We did too, and I will post some pictures when we get home.

Elin, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Glynis - You look absolutely wonderful. My first thought, as I read was everyone elses, was how incredibly happy you looked in the after picture.

Kristine - I knew there was something I forgot to say in my drive-by post yesterday.....Happy Belated Anniversary. Sorry it's late.

All of the pictures everyone posted were great.

I feel so out of touch with you all since I am not on here regularly to chat. Hopefully that will change in a day or two. I miss everyone!

Just enjoy the time with your family. We'll always be here when you get home! Can't wait to see pictures of your Easter!

 

[tink2020]

We have kinder eggs - in fact DH just got some for Easter... I've never heard of the Pingui though otherwise I could've sent you some...

They are refrigerated, so I'm not sure they would hold up.... but I might request some Kinder eggs in the future if JJ's doesn't keep them in stock!

 

[Glynis]

It came across exactly the way you intended. I think we all understand your sense of humor since most of us share it. I don't think you have anything to worry about!!!!!

That's one reason I love this group! We all fit so well together!

 

[kc10family]

Thanks for the concern everyone. We took him to vet, just to be safe, and they said he is fine. From what my DH and I can tell, he had about 1/2 of a white chocoalate lollipop. He had more fun with the Jellybeans and Peeps. He is acting quite normal, running around the house "fighting" with Brandi, our other dog.

Good to hear.

 

[Glynis]

Sorry to hear about your knee, I hope you can quickly train it to stop misbehaving.

Talk about having a large variety of food. Here is our extensive list. This is short for my Mom normally we have a larger variety and more desserts.

Turkey, Ham, Potato Filling, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, green beans, broccoli with cheese, carrots, spinach dip with beer bread, Grand’s biscuits, honey lemon muffins, homemade strawberry jelly, homemade, apple butter, macaroni salad, cole slaw, pepper cabbage, deviled eggs, Jello eggs, Pink cement, turtle brownies, pineapple sour cream pie, rice krispy treats, cheesecake, peanut butter pie, angel food cake, sugar cookies, peanut butter eggs, cherry cream eggs, coconut cream eggs and butter cream eggs. I think that covers everything.

She always sends everyone home with leftovers and also takes some to the one neighbor whose wife died about a year ago.

I went to 8am church, than I helped my Mom get lunch together for the 15 people she was hosting. We ate lunch around 12:45, played some card games, watched Narnia and Toy Story 2 with my Mom’s friend’s kids. Somewhere in the we had dessert, it is separated from the meal so that we can actually eat it. I took my grandmother back to her nursing home and had dinner. I attempted to nap and then I went to work and I just got back from work.

Becky

I'm stuffed just reading the list of food! I do have a question, though. What's Pink Cement? Sounds interesting!

 

[kc10family]

Know that I have read 53 pages!!!!! I have mommy things to do today. I will check in later.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Robyn- I am glad to hear you would rather be in my company than your SIL. I am a bit me-istic you know. So to be around me make you a better person.


As far as the base your SIL will be stationed at, I am not sure why she can’t tell you the base, but whatever. I don’t think the base is a secret (not to be confused with the secret I have and am not telling you all), it would be her job that would be secret. Usually when we are not allowed to tell where we are going, it has to do with locations that are not well known, but to be stationed someplace for a few years is not a normal secret thing.

I found four Air Force bases in England. You can google them and try to figure out where they might go. And if you do go visit Clare, then you might have time to stop in and visit you family as well.

RAF Alconbury
RAF Croughton
RAF Mildenhall
RAF Lakenheath

Out of those bases I can tell you which one it probably isn't, unless it's changed missions, that RAF Croughton.....that is where my dad was stationed and I worked when I was HS in the Public Relations Office. I am betting she will be stationed at Mildenhall and I think your sister thinks to highly of herself if you can't know the base....geesh!!

My SIL is one of a kind. In the 9 years I have known her she continues to baffle me. Some of the stories I could tell you all would have you while other times this is what I feel like anytime I have to deal with her. Needless to say, I talk to her only when it is completely unavoidable on my part. Thankfully we do not have to be around one another very often.

I don't think that she thinks so highly of herself, more it is a case of she really has no concept of what the real world is all about. She lives in an alternate universe.

I will have check out those bases and see if I can guess which one it is. At least I can get a laugh out of it.

 

[Glynis]

I wouldn't expect anything less!

Sorry to post and go... we're having more company in less than an hour. Catch up with you later.

Oh - and we're having hot dogs, hamburgers, broccoli salad,on-the-grill potatoes, baked beans, fresh fruit salad and of course... Dole Whips for desert!!

Ok, that sounds delicious! If we didn't have this pesky distance problem, I'd be showing up on your doorstep. Hope things are fun for everyone!

We are spring cleaning our basement today and tomorrow, and then will spend the rest of spring break doing fun things with the kids. Hope I survive the cleaning.

 

[Glynis]

OMG! If they were to ask me of all the people on the DDA which is the least likely to be cruel, I'd have to say Glynis. It is so obvious from all your posts how sensitive & caring a person you are. I love all the people on this thread but you have always stood out to me as an extra special caring person. I don't think you have to worry about anyone ever thinking you are cruel.

Seriously, you guys are making me blush! There are days, however, when I think my kids could tell you that I'm not so sensitive and caring. There are days when dealing with them just makes me .

 

[Glynis]

{I don't really have much else to say -- WOW, and congratulations!!!}

Thanks! It's nice to be able to see such a big difference.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will pray for the traveling family member and that you all find peace sooner than later.



I Am Eternal

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
For I am not there. I did not die.

I love this saying and it reminds of a girlfriend I had in my early 20's that was killed by her boyfriend. It was on her prayer card so anytime I see it I think of her and

 

[Disneygrl36]

Elin . I am so sorry for your loss.

Glynnis....after reading so many of your posts here & on the DDA weight loss accountability thread, it is finally nice to put a face with your screen name. Wow, you look great in your comparison photos. Boy, this weight loss thing is hard sometimes, but seeing your big smile in your after photo reinforces how great it makes us feel.

Denise....I know it's a little late, but the whole turtle thing had me & I love the new addition to your signature.

Kate...hope your knee is feeling better. Hopefully, it won't interfere with your DDA trip too much & I love that you wore your easter egg crocs to church. I wear mine to work everyday......never dreamed I would love them so much.

Hi to everybody else..... . I never get a day like this to read posts, but a bug had me feeling pretty yucky this morning so I stayed home from work & have used the time to catch up a little bit on what's been going on here.

 

[yellowfish78]

Ok..no one laugh at this site. http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/links.htm But I have been using it alot when Claire is around...trifle pudding...tip...it helps!! (I've only used the "United Kingdom English for the American Novice" and haven't checked out the other sites...not sure if I want to!)

For all you turtle fans:

I'd buy one for everyone but they are $60!

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Chanon, Clare -- Here are a few pictures I found. I'm still going to try and go see it for myself!

This is just too funny.

 

[tmfranlk]

Those chocolate bunnies are fun, aren't they? Guess what? They are ceramic! I love them, because they won't cause me to gain weight!!!!

Really?!?! The look so real that I thought you had some really great candy store near by that I was missing out on.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Ok..no one laugh at this site. http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/links.htm But I have been using it alot when Claire is around...trifle pudding...tip...it helps!! (I've only used the "United Kingdom English for the American Novice" and haven't checked out the other sites...not sure if I want to!)

For all you turtle fans:

I'd buy one for everyone but they are $60!

I think all the girls going in on the DDA trip need one. What a sight they would be with matching tie dye shirts, shoes, and turtle suitcases. Imagine the looks they would get!