Holly, I would be more than willing to give you any tips on a murder mystery party! It is my new favorite thing. I think that we are planning on doing one every quarter.

Dana, It must be very difficult to move so much. I have only moved a handful of times in my life, and most of them were to the other side of the city. But my last move was from St. Louis out here to Arizona. That was VERY difficult. We've been here three years, and I am just now beginning to feel like it is my home. It has taken time, but I have finally made some very good friends. I, too, live in a kind of snobby part of town, and have found that most of the stay home mom's that I met fit the bill. Just keep your chin up and a positive attitude. You never know when you'll meet your best friend. (I met my two best friends through my oldest son - swimming and preschool when he was three). I just started talking to the women sitting waiting for thier kids, and there they were and we had a lot in common (including thinking that most of the stay home mom's around here aren't in my league - meaning that they do things like overnight playdates to Disneyland and a playdate to me does not include hotel rooms and airfare!).

Bella, I certainly hope that things are slowing down for you. Didn't your dh just get back? It must be very difficult on you and the girls to think about the possibility of his leaving again. I certainly hope that you will be alright after the accident. I bet Dana is right about all of that stress helping with the pain.

Jennifer, how is the job? We are all dying to know how it is going. I hope that you are enjoying it and it is keeping you busy.

Me, I'm doing just fine. They just opened a new grocery store today about a mile from the house. I'm considering getting one of the baby wagons thingees that fit behind a bike to store groceries and ride my bike to the store. I think that it is a great idea, but I would love to see if I actually get it done!!!! Oh well, good thought.
I hope that everyone else is doing well.

JENNIFER!!!!

There you are!!! So glad to hear from you!! I have really missed you!!!