The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 8

[ReAnSt]

So DH just left and I am 26 pages behind. AND, did I say AND… I have a house to clean. Could someone send the cleaning fairy my way, I sure could use a little help.

Paula, I'm sorry but...

I'll send lots of pixie dust perhaps they will help you clean.

 

[ReAnSt]

Originally Posted by Glynis
I'll vote for either place, but will stick up faithfully for DL. It would be new for most of you, too! Paula, Tia and I (Amy too, I think) would have a ball showing you around. It's easy to do everything there in a couple of days, so it would be perfect and not make us feel we were missing many parks.

I've been to Disneyland, too!! Once on my honeymoon (way back in 1962!!) and once in 1990 on my way back from Hawaii. My son and I stayed over in LA for 3 days and went to DL for 2 of them!

I've never been truly out west in the United States. Basically you can draw a line straight down the middle of the United States, everything east of the line I have been, everything west I have not.

 

[tmfranlk]

Hello everyone! I just wanted to thank you all so much for lending your ear and giving such wonderful encouragement as our family goes through these big changes. On Friday, we had an auction of my grandmother's things. She had 4 generations of "stuff", so needless to say, there were SO many things that had to go! Many of the things have such fond memories, it was hard to see them go. I had to just keep telling myself that they were only "things", and the special memories I have cannot be taken away and are mine forever. We did purchase a few pieces of furniture that we would like to refinish someday. She will be packing up Thursday and Friday this week, and then will be moving to Clearwater, FL. I just can't believe how fast this is all happening! We also received news of a WONDERFUL BLESSING! My parents are going to be building a new house, probably beginning in July. The house that they live in now is NOT deeded with the farm as we originally had thought, so they are able to do with it as they wish - and they offered the house to us. I still can't believe it! What a huge answer to prayer! We will just need to find some temporary housing until my parents get their house built - and worst case scenario, I'm sure that we could move in with them for a few months, if absolutely necessary. So, things are certainly looking up for us - thank you again for all of your support!!! Sending hugs to you all!
Shana

That is great news, Shana. What a blessing for your family. Continued prayers and for your family during this period of adjustment.

 

[marcij]

That's what Alan said as he was reading over my shoulder! I guess I just figure I do the same things everyone else is doing, and probably not as well! Oh well, at least I try my best!

Well, I'm not sure what Alan meant, but what I meant was that you are incredibly creative, talented, and a super mom, plus everything you do at 110%. You are NOT boring!

 

[babytrees]

Morning All,

Thanks for all the well wishes, my meds are starting to kick in so I have no excuse not to get some housework done around here today. The invites are
printed, adressed and stamped and will be taken to the post office later today.

We'll be making a trip over to SAMS to see what party foods we can get from there.

My husband and I were discussing Disney yesterday, trying to decide just what it is that "hooks" people, I think it's the fact that we can go there and
completely leave reality behind, it truly is like being in a different "World".

What do you think?

Here's a new design I've been playing with along those lines, the picture of the castle is Dan's from the photography board, he has some beautiful pictures.

Have a Great Day,
Debbie

I the design!!

So glad the meds have kicked in don't over do it!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Hi everyone!

Did I miss anything while I was gone??

Kristine

Welcome back, Kristine. I trust that you had a great time. Did Bill survive the kids okay? Looking forward to hearing all about your trip!!

 

[babytrees]

whew--im all caught up and have been posting alot to myself today!

Todays plan is to hang out with my little cousins for a bit and i think they want to go out to lunch...then ill just lay around.
i start summer classes tomorrowand im a little nervous..ill be in science from 8-330 Monday and Wednesdays...and then Public speaking 6-930 Monday and Wednesdays..im HORRIBLe at talking in front of people i dont know..any tips?!

Find a spot above the audience to focus on, if you think of everyone in their underwear there is some major TMI going on.

 

[KristineN]

He did really well...I think he secretly wanted to prove he could do it...although he did say, "You aren't doing that again any time soon, are you?"

Welcome back, Kristine. I trust that you had a great time. Did Bill survive the kids okay? Looking forward to hearing all about your trip!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Way to go for your brother!!! That's fantastic!

You'll have to let us know how the bike ride goes!

Glynis-
Of course i will let you know! were looking to get there saturday afternoon and stay til sunday night...i konw hes doing the 10 or 25 mile ride so well see!

 

[MrsHeg]

So DH just left and I am 26 pages behind. AND, did I say AND… I have a house to clean. Could someone send the cleaning fairy my way, I sure could use a little help.

If you find the cleaning fairy let me know, she's been needed around here for a loonnnggg time!

 

[tmfranlk]

Yay! Another vote for DL. That makes me, Paula, Theresa and Vicki and Becky if she can make it. Anyone else interested in DL?

I could be up for either, but I am definitely all over DL. I think that it would be great for a DDA meet since there isn't quite as much to keep you running.

 

[Moonbeams]

Count my vote for a DL meet n greet, too!

I grew up going to DL. Every August 16th on my birthday, my mom and I would go. My dad went a couple of times with us, but usually had to work. I saw Julie Andrews once there with her kids. She was wearing a big hat and big sun glasses and was across the toy bin from us. Mary Poppins was my absolute favorite growing up, and so my mom leaned over and whispered that there was Mary Poppins but I had to be very, very quiet since she was enjoying a day with her children at DL. Julie Andrews mouthed thank you to my mom and winked at me. I'll never forget it!! DL is so much more intimate than WDW, but I love them both. I've never been to DCA since they opened it after I moved away from CA.

DBF and I had a layover in LA last Thanksgiving, so we went to DL for a few hours. I'd never been on the Alice in Wonderland ride, and when I went to get off the ride, I fell smack on my face. My hands and knees broke my fall, but were all scraped up. Boy was I embarrassed. But I hopped up. Straightened my golden ears with my name on the back and trundled off for the tea cups. Afer that, we went on the Matterhorn. I'd never been on it before because the abominable snowman worried me. I screamed the whole ride and had my eyes scrinched close.

I was very proud of myself when I kept my eyes open during the EME ride last month.

Jennifer

 

[babytrees]

Hello everyone! I just wanted to thank you all so much for lending your ear and giving such wonderful encouragement as our family goes through these big changes. On Friday, we had an auction of my grandmother's things. She had 4 generations of "stuff", so needless to say, there were SO many things that had to go! Many of the things have such fond memories, it was hard to see them go. I had to just keep telling myself that they were only "things", and the special memories I have cannot be taken away and are mine forever. We did purchase a few pieces of furniture that we would like to refinish someday. She will be packing up Thursday and Friday this week, and then will be moving to Clearwater, FL. I just can't believe how fast this is all happening! We also received news of a WONDERFUL BLESSING! My parents are going to be building a new house, probably beginning in July. The house that they live in now is NOT deeded with the farm as we originally had thought, so they are able to do with it as they wish - and they offered the house to us. I still can't believe it! What a huge answer to prayer! We will just need to find some temporary housing until my parents get their house built - and worst case scenario, I'm sure that we could move in with them for a few months, if absolutely necessary. So, things are certainly looking up for us - thank you again for all of your support!!! Sending hugs to you all!
Shana

Yeah!!! Shana!!

I will continue to pray that things will continue to go smoothly!!

 

[babytrees]

I was hoping to come but the airfare was absolutely ridiculous when I looked at it. I'm going to keep an eye on it and if it goes down to a reasonable rate, I may just take you up on that!

Vicki-

I am also looking at airfare....we shall see.

I found Pal a tent at BAB yesterday. Look for a PM

 

[UP Disney]

I just called Denise again and talked with John her DH. He said that there has been no change in Rees' condition. However, Denise now has a sinus infection. Between the Rees issues & the sinus infection, she is wiped out. I asked if there was anything we could do and he said just to pray for Rees & the family. I let him know that we are all doing that already and will continue to do so. I also told him to let Denise know how much she and her family means to us.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

I just called Denise again and talked with John her DH. He said that there has been no change in Rees' condition. However, Denise now has a sinus infection. Between the Rees issues & the sinus infection, she is wiped out. I asked if there was anything we could do and he said just to pray for Rees & the family. I let him know that we are all doing that already and will continue to do so. I also told him to let Denise know how much she and her family means to us.

Thanks for the update.. to the whole family!

 

[babytrees]

Yes I think minority rules in this case!!!

SO DL in ’07!!! Good glad that is settled.

Now just pick a time frame and we will go from there.

Because I am an office manager at a church(answered a previous question)
I can't do it around Easter or from September to January....other than that I'm good!!

 

[babytrees]

Ooh. Now there's a challenge I just can't refuse!!!! Pick up the phone Paula. It is your friendly neighborhood DDAer calling to pick on you!!!

 

[babytrees]

Recipe, please!!!!!

The dinner/dance was fun! Dinner was lasagna, which was tough for me, but I scraped the meat and cheese from in between the layers, and really stocked up on salad. After dinner we had a cute show of Broadway tunes and skits, then they cleared the floor and we danced for a while to oldies from the 50's and 60's. It was really fun! I did have a few bites from desserts (which I dearly paid for later ), but all in all it was good! I even got a new skirt and sweater for it, and when I tried the outfit on at home, the size 12 skirt was about 2 inches too big. I had to move the hook and eye. Looks like I'm not a 12 any more! Woo Hoo!!!!

I'll second that WOOO HOOO!!!

Sounds like a fun dance, too!!

 

[babytrees]

I just called Denise again and talked with John her DH. He said that there has been no change in Rees' condition. However, Denise now has a sinus infection. Between the Rees issues & the sinus infection, she is wiped out. I asked if there was anything we could do and he said just to pray for Rees & the family. I let him know that we are all doing that already and will continue to do so. I also told him to let Denise know how much she and her family means to us.

Thanks for doing that Vicki!!