Happy Valentines Day to the Cliqueless Crew!!!!
I had to work early this morning but I had to dig my car out of the snow first. Plus, my front screen door is frozen shut, so I had to go around back and fight my way through the snow drift in a skirt and tights. Lovely.
I had a very busy, but successful day at work, then I had to go to the doctors' office for a photo shoot. I was teasing them about my sitting fee.
It is for a medical conference and I was one of the lucky ones to be chosen to be a "model"----can you tell I'm being sarcastic?? It was pretty humiliating, to say the least, but I got through it. I just don't want anyone to recognize me, but the nurse (who is so sweet and really get along with) was really careful not to take photos where anyone would be able to. I told her I'd better not see them on the internet.
After this, I went over to my mom's for dinner. She had me, my sister and my niece and nephews over for Valentines Day since both my dad and my BIL are out of town. I think she is trying to get us all together as much as possible since they (my sis and her family) will be moving back to Florida fairly soon. Their house is on the market, so it's a pretty done deal this time.
So in review----
Ashley---thanks for posting the pics of our door Mickey heads----I'd forgotten to take a picture of it. I did bring it home for a souvie, though. Oh, and I actually didn't technically "sleep" in the bed, I just rested for about 20 minutes.
That doesn't really count, does it??
Great pics!!!
Michele---great castle photo!!! It seems as though we all got some very interesting perspectives on it. Wow, I sound really intelligent, don't I??
Sorry, I just read my comment and thought----
. Sorry.
Seriously though---I love how you captured the moon and the stars. Were they moving, or stationary?? I tried in October to get the Halloween lighting on the castle, but they were moving too quickly.
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Donna----awww, "hearty" pancakes----how wonderful!!! Thank you!! And your card is very sweet!!
Where did you choose to go to dinner?? (eta---just read---yum!!)
I think my photography is pure luck, too.
Pozey---I'm sorry you are still unable to see the pics. Hurry so you can give us your expert advice. I know, you're a busy guy.
Good to hear Mr. P liked her perfume. How did Kayla like her card?? Obviously Colton is very confident.
I have always wanted to go to culinary or pastry chef (ing) ---did I just make that up?? -----school (in Paris, of course
), but like you said----very long and hard hours in the restaurant business. But, if it's your passion------I can see you on the FoodNetwork. Watch out Emeril.
Linda---aww, that Mike!!! That is so sweet that he proposed a year ago last night. And a surprise snowglobe too?? He's learned quite well!!
Good luck with the ex drama--again. When will he ever just give up?? No wonder you are getting these headaches. Feel better.
Ya know, as I was reading that recipe, I was thinking the same thing----I don't recall tasting pineapple, raisins or coconut. I know they say the raisins are optional (do you remember them??)-------but after thinking----the pineapple and coconut are what makes it "Polynesiany". Can Mike close his eyes when putting in the pineapple?? I'm not sure it would be the same without it.
Please be careful if you try to go into work tomorrow!!!!
DznyFan---Sounds like Erin has a little admirer. She's so sweet to get him a gift and card as well. Like Michele said with Matt , that is such a formative time in their lives and someone can make it or break it. Erin obviously knows how to treat someone at any age with respect.
I'm not feeling too badly, thanks for asking. I felt alot better on vacation, though, but don't you always.
I am definitely back to my reality with treatments, bloodwork, doctors' appointments and everything else, but I suppose I can't avoid it forever. Sure wish I was sitting somewhere.......anywhere in WDW.
Yolanda---how was your day?? What kind of school party are you doing?? A Valentines for today??
Lyzziesmom---Oooh, Emma knows those pirates, doesn't she??? Put the treasures away so they don't pillage (?sp) and plunder, huh?? Smart girl.
She does look like she's having a very serious (hear the inflection in my voice
) conversation with Capt. Jack. Too cute!!
Ooh, be careful with the falling ice. I know you can't control it, but that can be so dangerous. I was worried a while back when we all had those terrible ice storms-----a woman got seriously hurt from a falling icy tree limb.
APRIL----you're here!!! Of course we notice when you're not, girlie!!! Congrats on the job and good luck with the training. When does Steven start his??
I love your picture!! I didn't even think about taking any of the special lighting they had on the ground. Wasn't there a princess crown somewhere in Fantasyland?? What was I thinking?? Or shall I say, not thinking?? Forehead slap!!
Amber----It's nice to be stuck at home as long as you have the makings for hot chocolate. After a while, cabin fever starts setting in, though. Be careful on that ice!!
Michele (oops ---again, sorry--you have to read two different places)----you mean you don't know Albanian?? I bet you can say the monorail montage in Albanian.
You could at least try and it would still be better than my attempt in Spanish.
You were my witness that it was pretty sad.
Glad you had a day off. Back tomorrow?? Or another snow day??
Oh, that's so stinky of that girl to break Matt's heart at such a young age.
Yay for Nick and no braces. Yay for Michele for no payments. Boo for Matt and repeat braces. Boo for Michele and more payments.
OMG---Lesa and Michele---the HEATING PAD????!!!!! made it's way back to you????!!!!
This is tooooo funny!!!!! Not if you get the bill, though!!
Imagine what they charge for something like that?? I hope you don't have to find out. Maybe the bill could be sent to..................... BRANDON!!!!
Lesa---your dinner sounds yummy!! 3 different
types of lava cakes?? Great deals at Target. I may have to make a run this weekend to see what they have.
I bought a fancy schmancy cookbook as a souvenier for myself (cuz you can't go on vacation without one)-----anyway the 'Ohana Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster Sauce is in there that I shared with YM and Linda-----let me know if you want it----I'll PM it to you.
That's terrible of Brittany's friends/classmates!!! What ever happened giving valentines to everyone?? Hugs to her!!
Lin---darling cake!! Too bad it didn't hold up very well in the car, but I'm sure it still tasted scrumptious.
Your cruise/horse excursion does sound
lovely!!! I'm sure you'll have quite the experience.
Nicole----Disney Monopoly---sounds good!!! I just may have to add that to my collection to go with my POTC Life game that I got for Christmas. I also saw a Haunted Mansion version of Clue, I think it was.
Have fun with your family. How long are they staying?? Or are they home for good now from Germany??
I don't mean to rub it in, but our dessert tonight was a DQ "chocolate covered strawberry blizzard" cake. My mom ordered it in advance and it was pretty darn tasty. I wish I could send you a piece.
Where's our banana dancin' Queenie????
I called my mom hysterical then called the police dept. they sent the police and fire dept and told me I had to go house to house in the neighborhood and evacuate everyone. They were afraid the gas line was ruptured and it would blow!!! Thankfully nothing like that happened but to this day I hate backing out of the driveway!!
I know exactly what you mean w/the crocks and snow
I slipped mine on to help Mike move my car in the garage so he could park the 4wheeler behind my car... BRRRR those are cold. Plus I wore them home the day we drove home from FL... They sure are comfortable though. I'm glad I broke down and bought some for our trip! Sounds like a great reason to stay off your feet for awhile
Ooh, the strawberry sundae looks really yummy!
(could be nine.) We need something to warm us up and get us going this morning.
Today the girls helped me make a special dinner of spaghetti, french bread, and roasted garlic spread. For desert we had 3 different chocolate lava cakes!
How did it go with Colton's Valentine?
and hope everyone has a great day!
