The What's For Dinner Thread - May '09(recipe index in OP)

[HERSEY]

Sorry that the home for Ace didn't work out. I hope he'll find his furever home soon.

Glad to see you back. I've been meaning to tell you - I tried one of those Mickey bars on my trip last month. Fab-u-lous. At least I thought so. Kenny said it was too much chocolate. Have you heard of such a thing?!?

Alex used to say he didn't like chocolate then I started noticing my chocolate disapearing. I must have a chocoalte eating mouse living here.
Sorry your dad wasn't given better news.

I'm nervous because I have nothing done. Greg is getting excited, the other night on the travel channel & he saw how the QM2 was built & that's what did it for him...typical boy
We sail from NYC into Southhampton England directly & then a 2 hour car trip to London. We'll be in London for 4 nights.
While we're on the ship I have a hot stone massage planned & I will be going to some of the lectures & art auctions. I'm really excited for the planetarium, champagne bar, wine tasting & cooking classes.
In the evening I will see James Taylor as much as he performs, I love him!
We will be at sea for 6 nights & the last night which is our actual anniversary we will have dinner at the Todd English restaurant....

Of course I have the books I'm taking planned.

Aimee~ sorry about Ace. What was your question about the Ireland/England, I didn't see it.

Ann~ I'm so excited about the baby!!!!!!
I think Emma will arrive Monday!

Please share pictures

Tonight is library so quick dinner of frozen pizza and salad. I have to do something balances it

 

[bigmerle1966]

I give up. I cannot keep up with this thread or any of the others and still accomplish what I need to do with this move.

Moving is the more important thing right now, we'll be here when you are done.

I have to tell youse about my dream last night.

Interesting dream. I usually dream about trying to find a bathroom which means I have to really go and my mind is trying to wake me up.

I'M BUILDING AN ARK!!​

It's rainy here too. We had some really bad thunderstorms on Tuesday, it was raining so hard we could barely see the playground equipment that was about 50 feet out the door at the school I was at.

Still not sure about meeting, I haven't had a chance to talk to my sister yet I will be going to her house tomorrow night though. I do know we don't get in until sometime around 7pm on Saturday the 20th and I think we are meeting up with my cousins and Aunt that night.

As for Sunday I thought we were waiting to do anything until my DM and neice get there, they are taking the Auto Train to FL. My sister, who is usually Ms. Anxious about the kids in those situations, told my mother that we would not be meeting them at the train, we would be at a park bright and early, and that my neice could get them to the resort just fine Now she will be 9 but chances are she could.

The news wasn't very good. Not horrible, just not good. The tumor in the lungs has shrunk a small amount, but the spots on his liver are larger. Which means that the chemo isn't working like it is supposed to. The dr has enrolled Dad in a clinical trial where he gets one really strong chemo drug and may or may not be receiving the trial drug. But honestly, the one drug he will be getting sounds bad enough. When the nurse finished telling us the probable side effects, I honestly thought my Dad would say thanks but no thanks. I may have. But he's going to give it a try. Bless his heart.

Well I was able to clean some of my office today and get caught up on a lot of things, I should be able to have everything done by tomorrow afternoon.

Dinner tonight will be crockpot chicken, but I did make my DM pour some wine in there.

 

[TigerKat]

Aimee - Welcome back, we missed you!

Thanks, I probably won't today. Just sort of trying to keep it together. I'm sure you know what I mean. But maybe tomorrow or this weekend.

And I don't think I told you, but Hailey really liked the card you included in the box of books. I realized as soon as I saw it that it must be one of your photographs and was sure when I looked inside. I don't know if I have ever mentioned it, but butterfly is one of the few words Hailey has spoken. She has carried the card around and has it wrinkled and creased. In other words, like the postcards from Disney that Lauren and Wendie sent her, she has loved it well.

You know you can call anytime. I LOVE that girl of yours, she makes me smile.

Baby update from Dr. today. All is well. I am 1cm dialated and 50% efaced. Happy to hear I am making some progress, but like Dr. said that could mean a baby tonight or in two weeks from now it depends on the person. Emma's heartbeat was 143. My BP was 110/64, and I did not gain any weight.

Great update, can't wait for another new arrival here!

I'm nervous because I have nothing done. Greg is getting excited, the other night on the travel channel & he saw how the QM2 was built & that's what did it for him...typical boy
We sail from NYC into Southhampton England directly & then a 2 hour car trip to London. We'll be in London for 4 nights.
While we're on the ship I have a hot stone massage planned & I will be going to some of the lectures & art auctions. I'm really excited for the planetarium, champagne bar, wine tasting & cooking classes.
In the evening I will see James Taylor as much as he performs, I love him!
We will be at sea for 6 nights & the last night which is our actual anniversary we will have dinner at the Todd English restaurant....

WOW, sounds amazing!!!! You'd better take tons of pics.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Sorry that the home for Ace didn't work out. I hope he'll find his furever home soon.

Glad to see you back. I've been meaning to tell you - I tried one of those Mickey bars on my trip last month. Fab-u-lous. At least I thought so. Kenny said it was too much chocolate. Have you heard of such a thing?!?

Blasphemy!

Baby update from Dr. today. All is well. I am 1cm dialated and 50% efaced. Happy to hear I am making some progress, but like Dr. said that could mean a baby tonight or in two weeks from now it depends on the person. Emma's heartbeat was 143. My BP was 110/64, and I did not gain any weight.

WFD- Sausage and pasta, garlic bread.

Yay Baby Emma! Almost time to meet you! Glad things are good.

Aimee~ sorry about Ace. What was your question about the Ireland/England, I didn't see it.

I'm digging for it and will repost in a new post - I hope some of y'all can help.

Aimee - Welcome back, we missed you!

Thanks!



More about our trip since my fly by earlier...

We did SeaWorld Mon and Tues. I stupidly laid out for 4 hours at the waterpark with NO sunscreen and promptly burned to a crisp but only on one side It's turning to a tan now so I will have to do some serious laying out to get the other side done. Wed we visited a cavern and saw Up (second time for me, first for the kiddos). Tues night we did Rainforest on the RiverWalk - they thought it was neat but we didn't have good service and the food is eh. Other than that, typical fast food and chain restaurants. As long as there was chicken strips on the menu, they were fairly content.

We had major storms in DFW last night, tornados and all, so we were delayed 3+ hours and didn't get back to their parents until midnight. I got home around 1am this morning and had a 9am meeting this morning I had to prep for so I went in at 8am. I worked until 830 and am EXHAUSTED.

Ended up with Chick Fil A for dinner, DH had Taco Bell.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Found my travel question! This is for Scotlass or anyone familiar with this area.
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My DH has dreamed of visiting Ireland - I think he considers it to be his motherland Our 10 year is in 3 years and I thought I'd sock away money, without him knowing, into an account now, in 3 years I can surprise him with a trip there. But, since it's seemingly so close to Scotland and England, I'd like to do a combo trip to hit highlights. I found a tour online that hit Edinburgh, London, and Dublin.

My question: how many days would you devote to seeing these spots? If I did 4 days in each, and planned to rent a car at least in Dublin and Edinburgh to drive around, is that enough time to get a feel for it? Also, what time of year is prime to visit?

I am obviously not booking anything anytime soon but I'm trying to figure out how much I need to sock away.

Thanks

 

[scotlass]

Vickie-I'm glad your boy is better. I just wanted to let you know I had a very dear friend that sounded a lot like that little girl. He was one of my best friends and introduced me to my husband. Everything he did, he did on his own. I know it bothered him, he was in the hospital when he was about 21 and his mom came to visit- that was the first time he knew she cared. He has grown into a very strong, independent person and I couldn't be more proud of the man he has become. We lived in different states, but he came to my house for my highschool graduation party. He also graduated that year and my parents had his name added to the cake. I'll never forget his face, he had never had a cake with his name on it. (Hope you do that in Scotland, or that won't make any sense!) I'm sorry that little girl is missing out on her childhood, but one day she'll be a strong young lady.

Thank youse for sharing about your friend,he is truly inspiring.

Given her shocking home life this little girl is a true wee gem.

She is sweet,kind and caring.

She is one of my nephews best friends and he's 9 and doesnt do girls !!

She also does very well in school with no help at all from home.

I hope she can keep her shining light and make a wonderful adult life for herself.

Please send good vibes ower the water for the wee scone.

I'm sorry I've missed more of you, but I'm kind of out of it right now. The news wasn't very good. Not horrible, just not good.

Im so sorry it was not all good news.

Be proud your dad want to fight and be sure there is love comin ower the water to you and yours !!

I don't know if I have ever mentioned it, but butterfly is one of the few words Hailey has spoken. She has carried the card around and has it wrinkled and creased. In other words, like the postcards from Disney that Lauren and Wendie sent her, she has loved it well.

WOW...I love happy tears.

You have made my heart skip to think of your wee one so happy.

Glad to see you back. I've been meaning to tell you - I tried one of those Mickey bars on my trip last month. Fab-u-lous. At least I thought so. Kenny said it was too much chocolate. Have you heard of such a thing?!?

I had to share this.....On our last trip we went to Mickeys Back yard BBQ.

The sweet was Mickey bars and they were in a big freezer so it was help your self.

And boy did the guy sittin next to us help himself,he had 5!!

One after another.

So yes there is such a thing as too much chocolate !!

Baby update from Dr. today. All is well. I am 1cm dialated and 50% efaced. Happy to hear I am making some progress, but like Dr. said that could mean a baby tonight or in two weeks from now it depends on the person. Emma's heartbeat was 143. My BP was 110/64, and I did not gain any weight.
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Im sooooo excited to meet your wee one.

Can I guess Sunday ?

I'm nervous because I have nothing done. Greg is getting excited, the other night on the travel channel & he saw how the QM2 was built & that's what did it for him...typical boy
We sail from NYC into Southhampton England directly & then a 2 hour car trip to London. We'll be in London for 4 nights.

Your trip sounds wonderful.I cant wait to see your photo's.

What are your plans for London ?

Interesting dream. I usually dream about trying to find a bathroom which means I have to really go and my mind is trying to wake me up.



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So......your saying I really might just be a super spy...cool !!

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My question: how many days would you devote to seeing these spots? If I did 4 days in each, and planned to rent a car at least in Dublin and Edinburgh to drive around, is that enough time to get a feel for it? Also, what time of year is prime to visit?

First off what a wonderful idea and surpise for DH.

Yes I think 4 days in all 3 cities would be enough.

I have been to London for a week end and we got round all the main sights.

London centre is not as big as you might think and with the tube you can get to most anywhere pretty easy and quickly.

I have never been to Dublin but most people go for weekend trips so I think that is a fine time scale there too.

If you are only planning on staying in the city centre then a car is not a necessity because Dublin has a tram system which runs right through the main city areas.

Now ma bit....Edinburgh !!

Same as above no car needed and strongly advise against if only staying in the city.

Edinburgh sights are all very much in the centre of town and most are in walking distance of each other.The bus system is quite good but by the time you are planning there will be a tram service up and running all over the city centre.

Now if anyone asks me when to visit Edinburgh I would always say at festival time.

In August Edinburgh has a International arts festival and it it brilliant.

People come from all over the world to perform and watch,the place is very busy and just alive with fun.

Street performers ,full blown stage shows and some kinda funky stuff too.

It is my favourite time here.

Im rubbish at explaining things so i will find a link to this years and you can have a look.

Hope this helps a wee bit and any more Q's just ask away !!!


Have a good day Lassies BBL x

http://www.eif.co.uk/ This is the more " arty " one.


http://www.edfringe.com/ This is the one I go to !!

 

[shovan]

Hey y'all,

Sorry I went MIA. I'm feeling better, just still in vacation mode! Yesterday DD came over & us girls hung out around the pool all day! I've loaded the pics into the comp. but havn't done much else with them. I'm trying to load a video onto FB right now, but it's a large file and I'm not sure it's going to work. It's been loading for a while now.

Dinner last night was lamb kabobs & grilled veggies.

Gretchen, I'm praying for your Dad & for you.

Lauren, I'm so sorry you've hurt your back!!! I'm praying you start feeling better soon.

Laura, Sorry you are feeling sick. I hope you get over this quickly.

Kingcrab, All of your food looks delicious! I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I actually missed cooking while on vacay! Something must be wrong with me! Even though we ate quite well, I really do enjoy doing it myself. Your trip plans sound awesome! We really enjoyed Sanaa, the indian food we had was very good. The view is amazing.

Marisa, Kady is a sweet girl! I know she is going to enjoy her new kitties!

Aimee, Sorry about the sunburn! You must still be worn out & need a vacation due to vacation!

Maria, Y'all are going to have such a great time!!! It all sounds like a dream vacation to me. Thanks very much for the books! They arrived while we were gone & my neighbor had picked them up, but forgot to bring the box over.

I don't know what's for dinner yet. I need to clean out the fridge & do some grocery shopping today.

 

[Nancyg56]

The Cinderellas Castle lunch was the first I reserved, mostly for our daughter, but I am interested in being inside the castle.

Both of you will enjoy it. My DH was as mesmerized by the castle and it's "inhabitants' as was my DGD. When Snow White came around and planted her signature kiss on his cheek I think he about fainted and managed to stammer that he had been "reading about her all his life". The food was better than the reviews had led us to believe so that was a bonus.

We were raised with Wonderful World of Disney as part of our Sunday routine and seeing Walt's trademark Castle so for us, to be inside of his Cinderella castle was just frosting on our nostalgia cake.

I'm sorry I've missed more of you, but I'm kind of out of it right now. The news wasn't very good. Not horrible, just not good. The tumor in the lungs has shrunk a small amount, but the spots on his liver are larger. Which means that the chemo isn't working like it is supposed to. The dr has enrolled Dad in a clinical trial where he gets one really strong chemo drug and may or may not be receiving the trial drug. But honestly, the one drug he will be getting sounds bad enough. When the nurse finished telling us the probable side effects, I honestly thought my Dad would say thanks but no thanks. I may have. But he's going to give it a try. Bless his heart.

Oh Gretchen, I just don't have the words . As Maria has said, your Dad has this inner strength and will to survive so I am placing my money on him. Please know that he is ever in my prayers and that I am always here if you need me, just call.

And I don't think I told you, but Hailey really liked the card you included in the box of books. I realized as soon as I saw it that it must be one of your photographs and was sure when I looked inside. I don't know if I have ever mentioned it, but butterfly is one of the few words Hailey has spoken. She has carried the card around and has it wrinkled and creased. In other words, like the postcards from Disney that Lauren and Wendie sent her, she has loved it well.

You certainly have shared a precious vision of your Princess that just makes me feel so happy. Thank you!

We are back from our trip - had a great time, though we had to fly in during some major storms so we were really delayed (got back around midnight). The kids were wiped out by then but otherwise did well.

I saw that on the news and thought of you and your kids. Glad you all made it in okay!

Baby update from Dr. today. All is well. I am 1cm dialated and 50% efaced. Happy to hear I am making some progress, but like Dr. said that could mean a baby tonight or in two weeks from now it depends on the person. Emma's heartbeat was 143. My BP was 110/64, and I did not gain any weight.

Pretty soon

Alex used to say he didn't like chocolate then I started noticing my chocolate disapearing. I must have a chocoalte eating mouse living here.

I cannot give Buddy any more leftovers this week, he revolted last night.
He had sandwiches from the meatloaf, hated every bite and when I said that I had wanted to use what we had before making something new he just sort of looked . Now this is from a man who insists that you can rehydrate old yucky cake by having milk with it and that expiration dates on packages are just there because there is a conspiracy between the food makers and the grocery stores so I think I better start fresh before there is a real mutiny here. So.............dinner is because I wanted to go shopping tonight

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning,

My back is still not great. A bit better so I am moving around but the percoset has been knocking me out. I did wind up going to get my hair done and a pedicure though. I hated the thought of putting it out till next week. I have so much catching up to do.

Gretchen, Continued prayers for your Dad as well and you and your family.

Not sure about dinner. Tom is going to a gun show and Andrew is going to his dad's so it is just T and I. Maybe Chinese take out...or whatever I find at the store. I need to get a few things later.

Have a great day! I hope everyone is well...I really need to catch up but do not have it in me now.

 

[nucpharm29]

Vickie--my mom has been to Edinburgh during the festival and had a blast. She did a 3 week tour of the UK--have to say she loved Scotland the best! If she goes again, I'm gonna tag-along.

Gretchen--sorry to hear the news wasn't as good as expected. Please let us know if you need anything

Ann--not long now (hopefully, if you're not like me! I was at 1 cm for about 3 weeks. Had to be induced with both my kids, they were very content to stay inside in their nice warm cocoon. PD that your Emma isn't as stubborn as mine!

Maria--your cruise sounds heavenly! Lots and lots of pics expected when you get home!

Not sure WFD tonight....hoping for Friday night pizza. But we'll see. I'm not cooking the rest of the weekend b/c of get togethers both nights. Happy Friday all!

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

Lots of errands to run today, gotta fit a couple of hours at the gym in today, lots of eating coming up this weekend. Johnny's birthday is Sunday, we're going out to our favorite little french bistro tonight and he's requested fried chicken for dinner with bread pudding for dessert on Sunday.

Lauren - I'm glad you were able to get out to the salon, rest up for Sunday! Hope Tom has a happy birthday tomorrow, any plans?

 

[scotlass]

Vickie--my mom has been to Edinburgh during the festival and had a blast. She did a 3 week tour of the UK--have to say she loved Scotland the best! If she goes again, I'm gonna tag-along.

Im glad your mum had fun and thats cool she liked Scotland best !!

If youse ever do get here I might just tag along with youse !! !!

 

[BigMama]

Good morning everyone!

Lots of errands to run today, gotta fit a couple of hours at the gym in today, lots of eating coming up this weekend. Johnny's birthday is Sunday, we're going out to our favorite little french bistro tonight and he's requested fried chicken for dinner with bread pudding for dessert on Sunday.

OK this belongs over here ! leave it to me ! I'm a bubblehead!

Enjoy your weekend plans!!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Hey ya'll!

Haven't read back yet, but just wanted to share- Rick agreed to both Boma and Jiko on our Oct trip before the cruise. So it'll be one each night if I can get the ressies!

And we have survived 9 whole days on the new "dining plan". My khakis are looser though..... but tonight is going to be steak (small and trimmed of all fat). Our hotel here in Philly has a gas grill so it'll be steak, corn on cob on the grill and baked potatoes.

Tomorrow I get to fly home for a day!

BBL to catch up some.

 

[BigMama]

Good Morning,

My back is still not great. A bit better so I am moving around but the percoset has been knocking me out. I did wind up going to get my hair done and a pedicure though.



Not sure about dinner. Tom is going to a gun show and Andrew is going to his dad's so it is just T and I. Maybe Chinese take out...or whatever I find at the store. I need to get a few things later.

Have a great day! I hope everyone is well...I really need to catch up but do not have it in me now.

Hey!! glad your back is getting alittle better,and you were able to get out for a bit yesterday.

Have fun tomorrow at my moms sorry I can't get to see you guys but I have to take care of things here. I will call Tom tomorrow. HAVE FUN!!

 

[TigerKat]

OK this belongs over here ! leave it to me ! I'm a bubblehead!

Enjoy your weekend plans!!

This looks like my baby girl! Can't wait to show Johnny!

 

[liamandcaili]

Gretchen -- I'm sorry the news on your dad wasn't what you hoped. Like others have said, he is strong and brave and it seems like there is a lot of good news coming out of those clinical trials.

The stories you share about your sweet Hailey always make me smile.

Aimee -- Welcome back! I'm glad you had a good time and I hope you get a chance to rest.

Kenny said it was too much chocolate. Have you heard of such a thing?!?

No!

Ann -- I wasn't going to say anything, but since Stephanie mentioned her stubborn kids, Caili waited four weeks after I was 2 cm. She didn't want to be forced into making her appearance in the world, though, so she arrived on her own the day before I was scheduled to be induced. The stubbornness and doing things on her own terms have continued.

I am glad all is well with Emma, and I hope she'll arrive sooner rather than later.

Marilyn -- It must feel good to be almost done with your pile of work.

I hope she can keep her shining light and make a wonderful adult life for herself.

I hope she can too, like Robin's friend. It is amazing how strong kids can be.

Five Mickey bars???

Maria -- Your trip sounds wonderful.

Lauren -- Take it easy today. Percosets put me right to sleep.

Hmm...now I've lost my train of thought. I am still not feeling great. It is just a cold, I think, but it is making me sluggish. I'll try to get back later. I tried to get on here last night, but the DIS was slow.

Dinner last night ended up being fried clams for me, fish and chips for Caili and chicken for Liam (yes, it was takeout...I just wasn't up to cooking). Tonight I need something a lot lighter. If the weather cooperates, I'll grill some chicken and serve it with a big salad.

 

[TigerKat]

Laura - Sorry you're not feeling better, wish I was closer. The DIS is running extremely slow.

 

[OKWMom]

Baby update from Dr. today. All is well. I am 1cm dialated and 50% efaced. Happy to hear I am making some progress, but like Dr. said that could mean a baby tonight or in two weeks from now it depends on the person. Emma's heartbeat was 143. My BP was 110/64, and I did not gain any weight.

Ann that is good news. It sounds like you are both doing exactly as you should be. Hopefully it won't be much longer until we have a new baby.

I'm nervous because I have nothing done. Greg is getting excited, the other night on the travel channel & he saw how the QM2 was built & that's what did it for him...typical boy
We sail from NYC into Southhampton England directly & then a 2 hour car trip to London. We'll be in London for 4 nights.
While we're on the ship I have a hot stone massage planned & I will be going to some of the lectures & art auctions. I'm really excited for the planetarium, champagne bar, wine tasting & cooking classes.
In the evening I will see James Taylor as much as he performs, I love him!
We will be at sea for 6 nights & the last night which is our actual anniversary we will have dinner at the Todd English restaurant....

Maria, that sounds heavenly!! I know the two of you are going to have a great time!! I'm so excited for both of you and can't wait to get the report and pictures.

Alex used to say he didn't like chocolate then I started noticing my chocolate disapearing. I must have a chocoalte eating mouse living here.

Well I was able to clean some of my office today and get caught up on a lot of things, I should be able to have everything done by tomorrow afternoon.

Oh I am so glad the mountain of work seems to be leveling off for you. You certainly deserve a break.

We did SeaWorld Mon and Tues. I stupidly laid out for 4 hours at the waterpark with NO sunscreen and promptly burned to a crisp but only on one side It's turning to a tan now so I will have to do some serious laying out to get the other side done. Wed we visited a cavern and saw Up (second time for me, first for the kiddos). Tues night we did Rainforest on the RiverWalk - they thought it was neat but we didn't have good service and the food is eh. Other than that, typical fast food and chain restaurants. As long as there was chicken strips on the menu, they were fairly content.

We had major storms in DFW last night, tornados and all, so we were delayed 3+ hours and didn't get back to their parents until midnight. I got home around 1am this morning and had a 9am meeting this morning I had to prep for so I went in at 8am. I worked until 830 and am EXHAUSTED.

I'm glad you didn't burn yourself too badly and that the kids had a good time. I didn't see the weather but thanks heavens you all arrived safely. Rest up if you can.

How is your grandfather settling in?

I had to share this.....On our last trip we went to Mickeys Back yard BBQ.

The sweet was Mickey bars and they were in a big freezer so it was help your self.

And boy did the guy sittin next to us help himself,he had 5!!

One after another.

So yes there is such a thing as too much chocolate !!

Ok. You're right. There is such a thing as too much chocolate.

I cannot give Buddy any more leftovers this week, he revolted last night.
He had sandwiches from the meatloaf, hated every bite and when I said that I had wanted to use what we had before making something new he just sort of looked . Now this is from a man who insists that you can rehydrate old yucky cake by having milk with it and that expiration dates on packages are just there because there is a conspiracy between the food makers and the grocery stores so I think I better start fresh before there is a real mutiny here. So.............dinner is because I wanted to go shopping tonight

In that case, I think you should definitely start fresh with dinner. If he wasn't lovin a sandwich, something is just wrong.

My back is still not great. A bit better so I am moving around but the percoset has been knocking me out. I did wind up going to get my hair done and a pedicure though. I hated the thought of putting it out till next week. I have so much catching up to do.

Have a great day! I hope everyone is well...I really need to catch up but do not have it in me now.

Lauren, don't worry about us. Take care of yourself.

Good morning everyone!

Lots of errands to run today, gotta fit a couple of hours at the gym in today, lots of eating coming up this weekend. Johnny's birthday is Sunday, we're going out to our favorite little french bistro tonight and he's requested fried chicken for dinner with bread pudding for dessert on Sunday.

Lauren - I'm glad you were able to get out to the salon, rest up for Sunday! Hope Tom has a happy birthday tomorrow, any plans?

Happy Birthday to Johnny!!!!

Hey ya'll!

Haven't read back yet, but just wanted to share- Rick agreed to both Boma and Jiko on our Oct trip before the cruise. So it'll be one each night if I can get the ressies!

Good to see you girl.

Hmm...now I've lost my train of thought. I am still not feeling great. It is just a cold, I think, but it is making me sluggish. I'll try to get back later. I tried to get on here last night, but the DIS was slow.

I'm so sorry you aren't well. Take it easy as much as the children will let you.

Thank you to everyone for the kind thoughts and words about Dad. I'm very proud of him and I've told him so. I just hate what he is having to go through. I'm sure most of you understand all to well what I mean.

I'm supposed to pick up my flooring at Lowe's today on my lunch hour so maybe it can be installed this weekend. I can't remember what my kitchen looked like before the plywood on the floor.

I had planned dinner for the weekend, but if the floor is being done we may be grilling instead. We'll have to see. Dinner tonight is ribeyes with brussels sprouts and roasted potatoes.

 

[EJ4Disney]

Ann ~ Oh my, Baby Emma will be here be here before you know it. Good news about your Mom - Prayers were answered.

Lauren ~ Rest up my dear. Sore backs are NO fun!! Happy Birthday to Tom!

Kat ~ Please wish a Happy Birthday to Johnny!!

Glynis ~ Welcome back home and I am really enjoying your trip report and the pictures.

Marilyn ~ I wish we could meet up and if it works great, if not there will be a next time. I will send a PM to you shortly.

King Crab ~ we will also be at POP starting on the 15th - 24th. Love the BBQ pictures.

Maria ~ Happy travels my friend. I love to cruise and the QM will be just awesome.

Gretchen ~ I am so sorry about your Dad, but all will be ok. He sounds like a very strong man with a positive attitude. That is 90% of the battle. Prayers are being said.

Nancy ~ I have said it before - my Doug just hates leftovers. I love them but not Doug, so he would completely understand Buddy. Honey, I agree it is time to get something new on his plate tonight. I would hate to see a mutney.

Vickie ~ I am glad to hear you are feeling better. But don't push it - take it easy!!

Laura ~ so sorry you aren't feeling well. Please take it easy this weekend and rest up.

I know I have probably missed a bunch and I am so sorry if I have. So a big to those that I have forgotten.

It is still raining here. This is the 10th day of no sun. I am getting really tired of this. It doesn't look like it will break anytime soon either. I just hope it doesn't follow us to Florida. Oh well if it does - it does. The rain won't stop us!!

The Boys were able to go golfing last night. It was kind of funny to see them leave with long sleeve shirts on and jackets. Something about that, is just SO wrong.

I am somewhat packed and the boys are to be packed tonight. Got the wash finished last night.

I was able to have my Salmon last night for Dinner. So tonight will be the Turkey burgers and some leftover Pasta salad. I cleaned the frig last night, so it will be slim pickens for the weekend. Thank goodness we have 2 big birthday parties to go to, or I am sure Doug and Matthew will think I am starving them.

I will try to get back on this weekend, but if not, you all have my prayers and atta Boys for the next 12 days. You all play nice and I will see you when we get home.

Love to you all,
Ellen