Hi guys,
Sorry I meant to post earlier this week, but when we got back had lots of laundry to do and some other things.
Yes Ken and I had a great time at Dick and CJ's place. We went out almost everyday some place. Even when we said we would "veg" we managed to find someplace to do, even if it was Walmart. You know you can't keep us girls down in the woods don't you?
We went to the casino 4 times in the week we were there and I was surpised to see my penny pinching husband spend some money. He actually was putting a couple of 20's in the slot machines. He did pretty good too and we managed to win enough to help pay for when we went to Mackinac Island, and the ferry to go over there and the carriage ride we went on with Carol and Dick. Carol was the big winner and just loves to play the poker slots. One night she didn't want to get off the machine, but Dick managed to get her off. But she was so sure that her 4 aces were going to come up and even as we were driving back home she said that someone surely had gotten her 4 aces by now. LOL But it turned out all well because the next time we went she had won $300 and while she was waiting to come back and pay her, she tried to put $10 in the machine next to her and the slot machine wouldn't take it. So by than the guy came back and paid her off and she decided since we had a half an hour wait to eat there she would put it in the one she had just won on. Well wouldn't you know that within a very short time she won another $200. So she was one happy lady there. She even treated us to a great steak dinner afterwards and that was so good-thanks so much again for that CJ. So all in all we had a really good time and it was alot of fun. Did get a little relaxing in around the campfire at night so that was great.
snoopysgirl/Jenni-It was nice of you to post and feel free to join our wonderful group if you would like. We have a really great time and all lend a hand and an ear to each and everyone of us. You must be really busy taking of 3 kids. I had 4 myself and I know how busy you can be. I see that you live in southwestern Indiana. I live in Columbus, Indiana, what town do you live in?
Sylvia-Gosh to think you only have a week left before you are a Mommy. My gosh how wonderful for you. It won't be long now will it? I just love the name your and hubby have chose for the new little one. No, we didn't end up having our Buttershots cause Carol was being really good on her program and that is not allowed on it and I didn't want to have it alone. So I just made due with when I was done gambling having a mixed drink now and than. But it was alright and thanks for remembering how much we love that Buttershots. I have some in the liquor cabinet so maybe one of these nights I just might have to have a nightcap. LOL
Let us know when you have that beautiful bundle of joy OK?
Desiree-I'll bet you are really busy getting ready to move into your new place. I am so glad you will have some help from your family. I was worried that you would do too much otherwise. Just remember if you feel the need to put your feet up and rest if you can for a few minutes in between.
So hope the move goes well for you and your family. Keep us posted on how things are going.
synger-You are doing really well on your program. Keeping track of you calories and working out will really help you get the results you desire. How great that you even manage to walk the hall at work when you can.
Keep up the good work and let us know how things are going for you.
CJ-Gosh we had a great time with you and Dick. We did so many things and went to so many places and had so much fun. I just want to thank you again for all your hospitality. I am also soooo proud of you for how great you were on your program all week. I know that other pound you wanted to lose is probably gone and than some by now. So you can now dig out the English toffee I gave you. Hope you could by now. Just keep up the great work. I will email you after I post this. I saw that Ken emailed you when we were back. I meant to get in touch with you but started in on the laundry and everything else I had to do, unpacking ect that it slipped my mind. But we did made it back safe and sound and all is well around here.
Well I had better get going now. I got up way too early this morning, like at 4 AM just couldn't sleep thinking about all I have to do this week. I am going back to Michigan to the Western part to meet my Sister In Law, Chrissy at a cottage in Paw Paw we rented for a week. It is on Lake Cora and is not too far from Lake Michigan. She has my brother Jerry right now and has had him since Tracy's wedding. He is having a great time, been there almost 6 weeks. She has taken him to so many places, even Chicago to visit her daughter, Ellen who moved there to go to college. Chrissy will bring both Jerry and my Dad as well than afterwards I will bring Jer as well as my Dad, Papa back home to Indiana (Hey isn't that a song or something?) But anyway Dad will stay with me another 10 days or so and than I will bring him back to Michigan and to his assisted living center that he is now at. So I am looking forward to another fun time in Michigan. I am excited about just sitting by the lake and dipping my toes in the water while sitting in my lawn chair.
We will see if we just "veg" while we are there or not. I plan to, but you never know what my SIL has up her sleeve. She is a go getter that is for sure. LOL
So hope everyone has a great week this week and talk to you later. I am leaving on Saturday so I will try to post before I leave. I have so darn much to do. The last time I was over at Chissy's we made up lists for each of us to bring and our Durango is going to be filled to the brim. The bad part is than when I come back I will have all my brother Jerry's stuff as well as Dad's so between all that, what I have to bring, the cooler and the air mattresses ect. Man I just don't know how that will work. How do you say crammed to the max? LOL Hey maybe I should just rent a bus, that would be better eh?
Take care guys and love you. Sassy Sharon
I have to keep it under 15 pounds, so I figure I'll try to keep it off now and then when I get closer to the end it won't be a big deal to gain a few extra pounds if I do. Well, of course it will, but I think everyone knows what I mean. 
I have a large family, so we will have tons of help. Some friends are coming to help as well. 
