Hi ladies,

Mindee - Neal used to go up there every June, for 2 weeks. But the place he liked to stay got sold, and the new owner won't call me with availabilty, even though I've called twice. Neal says that's where the fish are, lol, and doesn't want to stay somewhere else. Men! Have fun with Santa this weekend.

Marti - I'd like to see a pic of Jhanai's friend, too. I bet she's a sweetie.

Cristina - you're welcome for the card, and I'm glad you got a smile from it. Yes, it will be weird to write 2008! Thankfully, I don't write many checks, since I use my debit card a lot, and pay utilities on line. Yay for Jason! What an accomplishment. And a big woohoo for you being done shopping.

Jules - how'd the doctor's appt. go?

Hi Trish, Kelton, Mary Kate, Tammy, Angie, Sue, Sassy, and anyone else I forgot.

The party last night was lots of fun. I ate too much, but not as much as I wanted. They asked for my recipes, which made me feel good.

Today I went to town with Mary, and we got a lot done, and had fun, too. Tomorrow I plan to sleep in, and then make some sugar cookies to freeze for the DGDs to decorate closer to Christmas.

Hope you have a good weekend.

Good Evening Ladies

Actually did check in yesterday and wrote a quick note and did something and lost the whole blasted thing. Yesterday was kind of a down day since I had not slept much more than 5 hours a night for 3 nights in a row so I was just too tired to re-do it.

Jane - Thanks for the card. I am glad your scrapbook party was fun. I have a couple of DGD's who would love that. In fact I got 3 of them art type things for Christmas. Not sure how one of them feels about it, because she is so young still but big DS loves to do the craft type things and so we couldn't leave the little one out.

Sassy - Glad you got off for Christmas. Sorry you and DH are having such a hard time financially right now. Been there done that. Hope things get better really soon. I agree that it is hard for some men not to be able to do the provider thing like they think they should. Those days went out with
70's. Kind of started with the 60's.

This is just a quick fly by to say hello and to wish everyone a great week end. I hope everyone is doing fine.

Hugs,
Trish

Jane--thanks for the cards! I am way behind on getting mine out..I need to address them this weekend!! The doctors appt went great!!

Sassy--I have been helping Teri out and it has made things tight for me. I usually spend ALOT on Christmas and this one won't be much compared to previous years. The kids both have told me not to stress about it.

Trish--I hate when I lose a post...it's so aggravating!!

Cristina--I told the girls that I didn't want anything special for my bday--so they did this instead! It was fun. The one lady always makes hooded towels so she made that abd the lady that just joined our group makes flannel receiving blankets. She di one in snowmen and the other in a light blue with stars on it. Our retired lady came back and joined in too. I really didn't know how much I was going to miss her.


Update on the phone--she found it--not sure what we are going to do, this phone was a replacement for a brand new phone she got last Christmas that had the screen malfunction after less than 4 months. The replacement phone has always had roblems with reception and when we complained we were told there was nothing we could do about it. I think I am going to have Teri try out the new one that is being sent and see if it does any better before we decide to sent one back.

Teri is having some contractions today. Nothing real hard or even regular. I told her to start writing them down. Hubby says watch her have him in the middle of the ice storm that is suppossed to start tomorrow afternoon. He teased me that he will drive me the 25 miles to the hospital on our tractor!!

Good evening ladies, We also are expecting a storm. It is supposed to start early in the morning and continue through Sunday. Yikes...I have heard anywhere from 4 to 6 inches of snow. Then Mom came in and said she swore the guy on t.v. said 6 to 10 inches. Jane...I just know you will be happy as a lark out there making angels.

I got my shopping finished except for a few candies for stockings. Got out for a few hours today and just did it. I was afraid it would snow and I would be caught off guard. Of course, I had everything finished except DH and Mom. Plus our boys' gift cards. Came home and wrapped stuff already. I just have a few little stocking things to wrap.

The best thing is that DH went grocery shopping for me while I went out. He also took me to lunch first. So, it was a win, win day. He bought most everything I need to use up through New Year's. haha.. Except what I need to make HIM some peanut butter fudge.

Now, guess what that sweet man did for me? He made a rack for my bicycle so I can pedal it inside his workshop and the best part is..........it is warm and I am not fighting the wind. BUT, it is also in front of his 36 inch tv. I can watch while I ride. I did 25 minutes yesterday and my legs felt like mush since I hadn't ridden for awhile. Shooting for 30 minutes every day starting tomorrow. Then I have also walked some each day, but that is about to stop. I can't stand the cold.

So, I hope you all have a wonderful week-end and think of me knee high in snow...(actually, very warm inside in front of the fireplace.)

Hi ladies,

You're all very welcome for your Christmas cards.

Sassy - big for you! Keep us up to date on FIL, ok?

Trish - my DGDs love to scrapbook, too. The little ones use so many stickers, the photos barely show, but it's all a learning process, right? LOL!

Sue - yep, I'll be glad to get the snow, if it actually gets here. They had said tonight, then changed it to tomorrow. What a great idea your honey had by making you a stand for your bike. And putting it in front of a big tv is even cooler!

Jules - let us know if those contractions get closer. Maybe little Dominick will arrive on your birthday! The grandma shower sounds so neat - I've never heard of that before.

It's nearly midnight here, but I can sleep in tomorrow. I got a couple more scrapbook pages done, but didn't get the cookies ready. The butter needed to soften, so I'll do that tomorrow.

What's everyone doing this weekend? We were supposed to go to a party, but it's cancelled, so we might see a movie - any suggestions?

Hello all,,,
What a busy busy couple of weeks....
Jane,,hopefully you are asleep now...its closer to 1 am now for you.
When will Katie get her results? I did the card,,,at a stamping party 2 weeks ago. Loved it!

Marti,,,DD is so beautiful.

Sue,,,you hubby is a Sweetie.

Jules,,,,just 10 more days,,,well more like 9...or possibly sooner if those contractions take on a real power to them.

Tanner is doing a play,,,so I was busy 4 days a week driving him. Scrapbooking takes 1 day...geesh thats pretty much my week.
Had our Christmas party for work last week,,,right after the fashion show.
So my hair and make up was done. I found a top and skirt that was just so pretty.
I got new glasses...everyone says I look smart now...ha ha (hmmm didn't I seem smart before?)
We are planning to go up north and do some Gift exchanging with Monte's family. Im hoping to get in a hair cut sometime this week...And color...OMG I am streaked with grey.
I have a new pic,,,that I am hoping I can put on as my avatar

well I should get to bed,,,,night all!

just a busy post from me right now.....we are suppose to bed in bed, but of course Brandon decided that he wasn't tired. I think he is really excited about seeing Santa! I will most definitely share the pictures that we take of the kids on Santa's lap.

Tommy got a call from the lady from the school, and for some reason, his brother wasn't able to be a co-signer for him and the lady wouldn't tell him why. His brother is always on time or early when paying his bills and what not! So, now he is on to looking for grants. I will have him call and ask the lady at the school if he could use grants to pay for the schooling.

Jane~ I agree with the men! comment. Tommy is the same way. He doesn't remember peoples names, but he will remember what kind of car they drive or where they live or something weird like that!

Just a quick pop in, ladies, gotta leave for the airport in an hour to go see my sister. I'm really glad I can go see her, but I feel really really sad that it may be the last time. This is so hard.

I will be back before Christmas, but probably won't be able to check in until I'm home on the 20th and will have to catch up on all you write until then! Jules will probably have her new grandbaby by then

I've been so stressed and scattered trying to wrap things up here and at home before this trip, running around like a chicken with my head cut off, as my mother would say. I paid all my bills last night, hope I haven't forgotten to pack anything. No one got a card this year except the one I put in Erik's box when I mailed it. Cristina, I will PM you his address if you want to send him a Christmas card -- I'm sure it would make him smile! He said his whole unit has been working 12-14 hour days, lots of weekends, and may have to work on Christmas, poor guy. And he is trying to get everything ready before he gets deployed in late January -- I guess he has to put all of his stuff in storage and he will lose his apartment.

OK, gotta hop in the shower before I head to the airport. See you ladies in a few days.

Hugs,
MK

Morning ladies...

I'm getting ready to head out to shop at a place that only has a 5hr sale going on. And one item is something I want to get hubby! So I'm needing to rush.
It's a busy time of year, we had a luncheon/meeting w/one of our clients, then the company had lunch (another day) provided for the employees.....I expected a gain this week.

I lost a measly .2lbs. That's POINT TWO POUNDS.
At least I didn't gain. I'm hoping after the holidays and all this celebrating to lose more than that.

No time for indi's, not sure when I'll have more time but I'll try to at least pop in w/my quick hello's.

Tonight is the company Christmas party. Theme is Polar Express. Not sure if we're suppose to dress for the theme??? Not even sure what to wear! Must buy control top panty hose so the tummy is all tucked away!


Gotta run....sale ends in an hour and half!



PS--Marykate....so many hugs for you! I will be thinking of you!

Marti--you will have to let us know how the party went

Katie--hugs to you!!

Mindee--Teri and I sat near a family I have worked with for awhile, the dad still works at our company (his bday is today--same as my dad's), the mom had to quit due to medical reasons and the daughter worked for me before getting a promotion to a different spot in the company and then quitting to be a SAHM, the 2 year old granddaughter was excited about going to sit on Santa's lap but her mom wasn't sure if she was going to actually do it.

Angelia--I love the new glasses, I got my haircut Thursday and am coloring it today.

Jane--the contractions stopped for now. The grandma showers are something we started a while ago--the gifts are suppossed to stay at grandmas!!

Sassy--hugs to your hubby!!

Sue--your hubby os so handy!! Is there snow there yet--the storm is suppossed to hit us around 4 this afternoon to start. Teri has to work this afternoon--the town she works and lives in is pretty good at keeping the roads clear and salted.

Snow started this morning here. DH has shoveled, but it started coming down again. Not 2 inches yet, but close.
Stay safe if you are experiencing snow/ice storms ladies.
Prayers to you and your family MaryKate.

I will BBL.

Hello ladies….how are you all doing?

Well, today started out as a good day!

Today was the kids Christmas party for the campground that we met at. We took the kids, and they had a blast! Well, Logan did until it was his turn to go and sit on Santa’s lap. (if you want to see the pics I will post them) Brandon got a bug vacuum from Santa, Logan got a T-Ball set from Santa, and Marissa got a spinning ball toy and a little phone from Santa. We have another kids Christmas party tomorrow, but Tommy is worried about what will happen tomorrow!

On the way home from the party is when the day went down the tubes! We pulled out of the gas station after getting gas, and basically got T-Boned by some stupid lady! She claimed that she was pulling into the Big Boy that is right there, and then once every thing got cleared up with the police, she pulled out of the parking lot and off she went. So, she lied about where she was going! The police officer asked Tommy to explain what happened, and once he took a breath, the lady opened her mouth and basically told the police officer that it was all Tommy’s fault! She claimed that Tommy pulled out without even looking in the turn lane. She wasn’t even in the turn lane at the time to turn into Big Boy! She turned into the turn lane to bypass every body that was sitting in the lanes. She had to have been doing at least 45, because she hit us so hard that it knocked us out of the turn lane and into traffic!

She told the police officer that she stepped on the breaks, and then “slid” into us. I will post some pictures and you tell me if she “slid” into him or not. Tommy got a ticket for failing to yield to oncoming traffic, but the lady was no where in site when he pulled out! I didn’t even see her until the last second when I told Tommy to watch out and before he could she plowed into us. She was in the turn lane long before she needed to be, she was using it to drive past the other cars who had been waiting for the traffic light to change.

So, the police officer told Tommy that since he hasn’t had any tickets or accidents on his record that he could see, then to call the court and to make a court date to fight the ticket. He told him to fight the ticket and since his record has been clear for the past three years or more, that he has a very good chance that the judge will just dismiss the case. I told Tommy to make sure that we have a sitter that day, and I will go to court with him since I was the only witness that stuck around.

We are doing good……Tommy is taking a nap right now to calm his nerves. The kids all seem to be good. Nobody has complained of anything hurting them. My back and neck are hurting them, but I am so thankfully that nobody in the van was hurt badly.

Good Evening Ladies!!

Wow, I tried to catch up to do individuals but there is so much to read!! Work has been extremely busy with so much RSV going around. We have at least 3-5 babies admitted every day with it. After dealing with all that snot for 13 hrs, it leaves little time to hang out here, but I'm always thinking about ya'll!!

Mindee, I'm so happy to hear about Tommy going to school and glad that no one was seriously hurt in your accident. Thanks to all for the Christmas cards!!

I'm all finished with shopping. Everything is wrapped. Started some baking this evening and will make all my cookies batters tomorrow so all I have to do is drop and bake next weekend. I will have a 5 day stretch off from the 21st till 25th and then have to work the two days after Christmas. I just can't wait to get through this week with work and then I can relax, bake a few cookies and enjoy next weekend. I'm having my family over on the 30th for a big dinner and gift exchange so Christmas day will only be DD and DS and their future spouses.

We are watching Saturday Night Live's Christmas Special....it's hilarious!! I keep pausing to watch it.

Take care ladies!! If I'm not here, I'm here in spirit!!