Welcome back, Anita! I remember you, too, and am so glad to see you posting here again. We'll all help each other through the holidays, and right into 2008, ok?

Please come on over to the Weight Loss & Chitchat thread. See you there!

Mindee--that was really pretty

Marti--hey there!! Hope the sciatica gets feeling better!!

Anita--welcome back!!

Cristina--I just hope he sleeps as much as his momy did--Ryan required only a little sleep and still is like that--Teri slept through the night early and then took nice long naps--she still needs more sleep than most people

Sue--I make really good pie crust but get frustrated rolling out the dough so hubby takes over--he lived with his grandparents and his grandmother was known for her homeade pies and bread--he learned from her and so he takes over for me

Hope everyone is having a great night!!

Harpers Ferry WV is about 20 minutes from my house--Ryan used to work at the Armory Pub there and hiking on the CO canal on the MD side of the Potomac and crossing a bridge and hitting Jefferson Rock (named for Thomas Jefferson) was one of there favorite weekend hikes. It's got a beatiful old stone church and lots of neat little shops-they are gearing up for Christmas and it looks like fun, if hubby's not gonna go with me I will get my mom or Ryan.
Here's the link:
http://historicharpersferry.com/index.asp

Happy Thanksgiving Ladies!!


Again, I've been MIA for too long. Was visiting the in-laws in NC for several days last week. My sis from WVA was visiting Sun & Mon and then I've had to work from Tue-Thur this week. Yes, I have to work turkey day tomorrow. Gotta do it every other holiday so I have Christmas off this year.

Jane--congrats on your wonderful news!! I've so happy and relieved for you!

While at work tomorrow, I'll try to find a computer that does not have a block on it so I can catch up on everyone and post some indy's. I hope everyone has a relaxing day tomorrow. How many of you crazy ladies head out to the stores early on black Friday?? I'll be out there, but not as early as the 4 a.m. opening that Kohl's and Penney's plan to have. I don't have a clue as to what I might buy but I LOVE TO SHOP!!

Hello ladies...

Man I am pooped! Going to sleep good tonight though. I did get things done that I wanted to. Exercise and food cooking/prep. i am ready for tomorrow...to be over that is, lol.

MINDEE...hey, it's a start...Brandon will quit using the finger soon enough. I tried that link and right now this stupid computer is sooooo slow...I will try to look at it tomorrow.

MARTI...good to see you checking in. Sorry you weren't able to walk.

JULES...your link came up but Mindees didn't. And man, what a beautiful place!

ANITA...good to see you back!

TAMMY...I will be thinking of you Friday! You can do some shopping for me, lol. I did the black Friday once and while it wasn't bad at all, I didn't find anything either. But this was years ago and I would not brave the crowds...might break a hip getting knocked down, lol. I'm kidding of course. Just don't care for the crowds and the traffic though. I love to shop online and have it delivered to my door, lol! Or go to the mall when everyone is working and the kids are in school.

Okay, I am off to bed...gotta get my beauty sleep.

Hello and back Anita! Has it really been two years?! Wow, I do remember you but didn't think that much time had passed. Good to have you back.

Happy Thanksgiving, Chicks!!!!!!!


Hi all,

I hope you all are having a wonderful Thanksgiving when you read this...lol. I am yes, at work. Luckiliy this is MY Friday!

When I go home in the morning, I have to bake a Pecan Pie for my FIL, its his favorite. I am trying a new recipe that is from Paula Deen, it has Bourbon in the pie. So maybe it will make my FIL very happy! lmao. Nah its only 2 tbls or something small like that. lol.

DH has already made the sweet potato casserole. Our dinner will be around 5:30 or 6 p.m., mostly because of me, since um I do need some sleep. lmao. Of course maybe I should stay up cuz Turkey makes you sleepy, right? lmao. I can see me crashed in the middle of my Turkey Dinner. lmao.

I've been quite good, if I do say so myself. I've been sticking to it and if I want something, I eat it, only just a small amount. I am making good decisons and I am proud of me. lol. Now just have to work on the exercise part. lol. Even my jeans I put on today are loose! (we get to wear casual wear all week at work )

I talked to my mom lastnight, she is going to get her Doppler Study done and its only going to cost her $48! A Doppler Study in case some of you don't know, is to check how much blockage she has in her artery that is blocked. Her blood pressure is going down and dr is keeping her on her BP meds for now.

The in-laws got my DH a new winter coat and two new belts for his bday/Christmas. (his bday is 12/11) The coat is very nice and it was only $59 or something! That is very good esp for my DH who is 6'8" and a big guy. I just don't understand how he always gets great things like that, that he can use, and I get stupid things that I have to stick in my closet or catches dust. Why can't I get a new coat? LMAO I'm just whining here. I need me some cheese I know. lol. I'm grateful for what they give me, but I would rather have nothing than something that isn't practical, but that is just me. lmao. Plus I know they are on a limited income and I don't want them spending money on me anyways, but my mil is a shopaholic and now that she is disabled she is a home-shopaholic. lol.

Boy I'm just writing a book here. Geez. I guess I should stop now!

I'm gonna try an "all-in-one" instead of individuals. Sorry Ladies. I wll do indy's on the weekend when I'm off.

Okay -- Snow, yes I went ahead and said it, Snow. We haven't gotten any, so far as I know anyways, but I think Chicago is getting hit. I love Wendy's chili, it is yummo! lol. There is no way in Haites you could get me out there in that mess on "Black Friday" I will stay home and relax thank you. lol. Sorry to hear about your sciatica acting up, Miss Marty, I hope it gets better! Sue, I can never make candy, it just never turns out right! lol. My DH has made some toffee though that was great!

Okay So I guess I did do Indy's, sorta. lmao.......

BIG BIG

HAPPY THANKSGIVING LADIES!!!

Cristina~ I especially thought of you when I saw the link that I posted.

Jules~ Harper's Ferry is very beautiful!

Tammy~ We are not going shopping on Black Friday! We did that last year just to pick up a Christmas tree. We wandered around Wal-Mart for two hours just to let the lines dwindle down some. (it didn't happen....but it was worth a shot)

Sassy~ I have watched Paula's Party and I saw the one episode where it was all about pies! Boy oh boy, does she love to use her butter when making pies! I kind of had to chuckle when I was reading about your presents that your in-law's get you. My grandma got my sister Megan's ex-hubby an empty box for Christmas one year. Another year, she got my sister Wendy's husband ONE recipe card.

Good Morning Ladies...

I'm getting ready to prepare dinner.....crazy how we get up so early so we can prepare dinner! Wanted to pop in and report my WI. I'm shocked really. I'm down 1.4lbs!! (Couldn't quite make it an even 1.5) So even when I had an indulging dinner this past weekend, I stayed OP the rest of the week and got my exercise in...........I may be able to get pass Thanksgiving too.

Right now I'm sitting at 146.4lbs. I'm pleased w/that. It may be hard, but I just might get to 140 by my birthday. (Gosh....I can't remember when I was at this weight....been too long!)

Ok...I've got cooking to start and here I am rambling on making this an "all about me" post.

Have a lovely Thanksgiving ladies!

Anita,
I remember you! Welcome back to 3fc!
My little girl is 5 1/2 now and she picks up on my weight comments and sees me weighing.
She will jump on the scale herself and say she is getting fat. How little ears pick up things! The last thing I want is for her to have a low self image.
It is nice to have you back!
Susan

Hey susan. I remember you. How is your sweet angel. Mine is 3 1/2 now and I can hardly beleive it.

Marti--146--WOW!!!

Happy Thanksgving everyone!!

I had a little bit of everything,but tried not to overindulge--kids are taking most of the leftovers home with them....Teri and Dave still have to go to his parents..she says she is already full!! Right now Teri is napping and Dave, Ryan and hubby are playing in the garage. Ry is going to spend the night tonight and i will take him back tomorrow. Teri said she was so tired but wanted to spend time with me instead of going to sleep--I told her with her Black Friday work schedule she better sleep while she can!! Will have some pictures later!! I am happy to say all the dinner dishes are done and the food put away--we only have pie left....

I talked to my son Erik today. He is in South Dakota, in the Air Force.

He is being deployed to Qatar.

Good Evening Ladies,

Jules I am happy to say that I only ate off plan at dinner time. I was OP for breakfast and an evening snack. I brought home enough leftovers for everyone to have tomorrow and I can stay OP while they eat their stuff. Only brought dessert that my grandson will eat. The rest of us won't eat any of it. Left my tempting pecan pie at SIL's house for her DS to eat. So over all I did really good and I am proud of myself.

Katiecat - Glad you got to hear from you DS, but sorry he must leave the states.

Hope everyone else had a good T-day.

Trish