Ethan had 24 cases of tonsillitis in 6 months. He missed more school in kinder than he did from the cruise
that is scarey. Without the tonsils is he prone to sore throats?
thanks for the rumand there is a Dland plan in the works already for Feb 09. Kaylee and family are going the week of the 20th (???) that is our winter break and Wilson's bday is the 24th, so there is a good chance we just might be there then any interest in those dates
Hmmm.....the timing might be right Marilyn! School gets out around June 5, depending on how many snow days we have. Day care is closed the first week school gets out, so I'm hoping to leave the day after school ends. I don't have anything booked yet though. I'd love to see you and John, so hopefully it works out!
)I think we all decided last night that we're inviting ourselves and going to crash your Turkey Day dinner next year. So beware!
OK, here's the place where we are going tomorrow for brunch.
http://www.stroudsmoor.com/index.asp?bhcp=1
Here's a picture of my tiara.
I can't wait for tomorrow, it's going to be so much fun.
Hi all, Well, its been a busy couple of weeks here. I was all caught up on your lives as of last week and then this week I stopped at pg 200 and decided I'd never have time to catch up.
A quick catch up:
3 weeks ago my computer was attacked my a really nasty virus. Guess who hadn't backed up in several months. Remember all that incredibly busy/swamped work I've been doing? well, it was thousands of pages of research, a dozen essays for school, 4 completed articles, a brand new presentation and more. When I got my computer back, they had recovered lots of useless crap... like recipes, Xmas lists from 4 years ago, outdated phone lists. BUT the good news was that they recovered all of my school files and pictures. BUT my entire business was gone! I had backed up before the cruise, but had been so busy that I would get to it when I had a break.... guess when the break came.... yep, when I had no computer for 2 weeks. Lessoned learned and shared so that none of you do the same thing!
We did something fun last week. On Saturday morning they were filming the Xmas day parade at DL, so Zoe and I went over for the music sections. We got there just as the Jonas brothers left, but we were there for the audience filming. Then we were there for the entire filming of Jose Feliciano. So, Xmas moring we will be in the audience with red Mickey hats on. It was fun, but 6000 degrees. We also got to see Pixy Hollow with the pixies. It was adorable. She got to see 3 fairies including Tinkerbell.
This week, I was teaching in Montecito when the fires broke out. I was up all night watching it from my hotel room. It was pretty scary when it came over the ridge and burned down the hill. My school had not been cancelled yet, so at 4:30 I got up and drove to the school. I found the headmaster there cancelling school and I jetted down the freeway to get through the LA traffic as fast as I could. I was hoping to see Karl and Robin while I was there, but ended up having no computer and a shortened trip.
Coming home through Westwood, I was next to the big No on 8 protest that had 15 helicopters over head. I was thrilled that this is not going away.
Ian, the AG said that the weddings will remain valid.
I've been trying to stay caught up with everyone's life. I missed a bit, but I saw that Tyler's really struggling. Hugs Holly.
And I saw that Wilson is zooming
Marilyn has a funny new ID picture (as of a couple of weeks ago)
I know there have been many other things I wanted to comment on, but can't remember all of them. So, Hi to everyone and I'm glad to know you are all here when I come home.
HI FROM SPAIN!!
Just a quick note to tell you guys that I´m alive & well and in Madrid. Have been thinking of you lots & on a crappy computer so plz excuse any errors.
Ian ¬ lots of Smart cars, but none as pretty as Mrs F.
Will check in hopefully later tonight (it´s 540pm now) or tomorrow.
LOVE TO ALL!!
BTW are all the CA people ok? Heard about the fires.
(I'm XL...
)The menu has been planned, and the shopping list created.
I used the new and enhanced "Mac Gourmet" which has really gotten better. It actually took me much less time to do the planning and the shopping list than it has in years past.
So, without further ado, the menu:
Thanksgiving 2008
Eastwood Manor
Appetizer
Selection of Cheese and Wine
Salmon Mousse
Main Course
Heritage Turkey with Minced Herb Gravy
and New England Sausage, Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing
Potato Gratin with Gruyere and Creme Fraiche
Brussels Sprouts with Cream, Garlic, Pecans and Basil
Bourbon Candied Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables with Apple Cider
Mashed Potatoes with Sage and White Cheddar Cheese
Dessert
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
(Invited or not!!! 
)Hello everyone. I made it through the night. You know you're old when you wake up on a Saturday at 8:00 am. I remember when I could sleep all day and never have to go to the bathroom. Now I go five times in the night and I have a 6 year old asking me why I didn't make the cinnamon rolls last night.
Holly, this is not an attempt to get another gift in the mail
I think it should be D, G & V! And Bubba could join in and then its "D, G & V with guest performer B"
***** slap
Just make sure you get a cut Nan...
Hi all, Well, its been a busy couple of weeks here. I was all caught up on your lives as of last week and then this week I stopped at pg 200 and decided I'd never have time to catch up.
A quick catch up:
3 weeks ago my computer was attacked my a really nasty virus. Guess who hadn't backed up in several months. Remember all that incredibly busy/swamped work I've been doing? well, it was thousands of pages of research, a dozen essays for school, 4 completed articles, a brand new presentation and more. When I got my computer back, they had recovered lots of useless crap... like recipes, Xmas lists from 4 years ago, outdated phone lists. BUT the good news was that they recovered all of my school files and pictures. BUT my entire business was gone! I had backed up before the cruise, but had been so busy that I would get to it when I had a break.... guess when the break came.... yep, when I had no computer for 2 weeks. Lessoned learned and shared so that none of you do the same thing!
We did something fun last week. On Saturday morning they were filming the Xmas day parade at DL, so Zoe and I went over for the music sections. We got there just as the Jonas brothers left, but we were there for the audience filming. Then we were there for the entire filming of Jose Feliciano. So, Xmas moring we will be in the audience with red Mickey hats on. It was fun, but 6000 degrees. We also got to see Pixy Hollow with the pixies. It was adorable. She got to see 3 fairies including Tinkerbell.
This week, I was teaching in Montecito when the fires broke out. I was up all night watching it from my hotel room. It was pretty scary when it came over the ridge and burned down the hill. My school had not been cancelled yet, so at 4:30 I got up and drove to the school. I found the headmaster there cancelling school and I jetted down the freeway to get through the LA traffic as fast as I could. I was hoping to see Karl and Robin while I was there, but ended up having no computer and a shortened trip.
Coming home through Westwood, I was next to the big No on 8 protest that had 15 helicopters over head. I was thrilled that this is not going away.
Ian, the AG said that the weddings will remain valid.
I've been trying to stay caught up with everyone's life. I missed a bit, but I saw that Tyler's really struggling. Hugs Holly.
And I saw that Wilson is zooming
Marilyn has a funny new ID picture (as of a couple of weeks ago)
I know there have been many other things I wanted to comment on, but can't remember all of them. So, Hi to everyone and I'm glad to know you are all here when I come home.
s year... but I'm crashin next year's party for sure!!! (I'll be the one on the porch trying to hide the green bean cassarole that I brought...
Ian... who's Christina????
& I'd only bring in the cans of beans...
BTW... I showed mom the menu...
She's sold on the pumpkin bread pudding with caramel sauce....
Hello everyone. I made it through the night. You know you're old when you wake up on a Saturday at 8:00 am. I remember when I could sleep all day and never have to go to the bathroom. Now I go five times in the night and I have a 6 year old asking me why I didn't make the cinnamon rolls last night.
Holly, this is not an attempt to get another gift in the mail
to Kelly before we get closed down
