Oh I feel so bad....Here I promised to come in and post individuals, but I ran out of time, I had time to only read some today and off I was. I had went to my sisters to do some scrapbooking, which I didn't do, but helped my sister and my cousin. Jhanai did a page! It was fun.

Then we went to grandpa's to celebrate his birthday and him comiing back. I was surprised at who all showed up! Almost everybody! It was wonderful.

Anyway I should have more time tomorrow.

So sorry for not getting on here more over the weekend!

Talk to you all later!

Good Sunday morning, ladies,

Susan - you first! OMG!!!!! I am so very happy for you - it's your turn, sweetie!! Will the wedding be in Hawaii or Portland? As long as the older girls know they have a choice of where to live, and can always visit on school breaks and summers, I truly think it will be all right. What has your family had to say about your news? I just know everyone will be so happy for you!! Details, hon, we want details... how did he propose? Is there a ring yet? Did you cry? Did he? Tell us all about it when you get home!

Ellen - maybe your son can figure out why you couldn't get into chat. If you haven't heard Martina McBride's Christmas CD, please do! Her rendition of "What Child is This" gives me a lump in my throat. And the whole CD is just great! Yes, I've been on the seefood diet many times in my life, lol, but thank goodness for WW!

Katy - YAY for the loss!! I really don't pay much attention to the tickers, so I'm glad you pointed it out. How was DS's soccer game? Are you glad or sad they're over? Yes, I remember As the Stomach Turns, lol. Carol was always dumping the poor baby into the umbrella stand, lol!!

Angie - oic about the bellini! Sounds like it would knock me on my butt, lol. The woman at your work was waaaaayyy out of line! Where the heck is the boss while all this is going on? Maybe she'll hush now that you've told her what's what. Btw, I LOVE your Christmas stories!! Gave me goosebumps!! Did you save any of Brandon's hair? Hope Tanner got a watch he likes.

Sue - Christmas Eve is our biggest day, too. I know the time will come that they won't all be her on Christmas Day, but I am prepared mentally for that. As long as Christmas Eve is still mine, it's ok, lol!!

Marti - don't feel bad, sweetie, I'm just glad you got to spend time with your family. We all know you love us.... I bet your grandpa was surprised! Enjoy your weekend!

Well, it's supposed to be a little warmer today, so we're planning another wiener roast this evening. For some reason, the twins think there will be fireworks, too, lol. Now why didn't I save some of those 4th of July sparklers??

Had a bad night, sleep-wise, and didn't go to church. I see a nap in my immediate future, lol.

BBL,

Hi Susan
Sounds like you are having the time of your life , I am so happy for you ,everyone deserves happiness in there lives and I might even want some of that ,but I'm not so courages as you,but I admire that you are. It sounds absolutely beautiful there, but I must admit you did put a damper on the Christmas theme LOL. Have a wonderful time and a safe trip home and don't feel to sad when you leave you have him in your heart and its only a matter of time till you are together again *ELLEN*

Good morning - I have time for a little post b4 I get ready for church. James is singing in two services today - should bring a tear to his proud mama's eye

Ellen - if you have a pop up blocker, you may have to turn it off before you can chat. I have to do that ...just a tip

Susan - a second OMG! Can hardly wait for details... hopefully we can finally get together for that margarita when you get back - I've been so slammed this fall, but when my classes are done in the next month I should have some more free time

Jane - The soccer game was great... James got a trophy of which he is very proud. He was very happy with soccer... his first season playing on a team. But we are all ready to move on to other things for awhile. The length of the season was perfect, about the time we were getting sick of all the practices and games - it was done

Marti - glad you are having a good weekend with your family that's the important thing - we'll all catch up later


Hi Angie - I read about your name in the other thread - I thinkit is a beautiful name and I had never heard of it before

OK gals - I'm off to hop in the shower......

Katy

Good Morning Everyone
It looks like another beautiful day here the sun is shining through the trees , from my sons room , which is where the computer lives, all I can see is the tops of the huge trees and the colourful foliage with the sun shining through its so pretty.It feels cooler today though, I know there won't be a lot of these left and they will turn to white ones ,but I will take those to.
Morning Angie
How could I have left out lampoons Christmas Vacation I can't tell you how many times I have seen that movie and it always breaks me up,It also reminds me to watch the kitties and the turkey a little closer.LOL So you got busy last night making the house smell good ,I cheat a little with my liquid fragrance , but I have been known to concoct my own from time to time ,desperate times call for desperate measures. I know exactly what you mean about the light story , It dosen't seem to matter how nicely or neatly you store them away they always manage to get themselves in a knot , hmmm makes you wonder what goes on in them there boxes. I'm afraid though the untangling is for my daughter and I, since my sweet son claims no patience for the light fiasco,but it does work in his favor. I know what you mean about costco we have one ,I have only been a few times years ago ,they are noisy busy and crowded and a sure recipe for a headache, all the things I do my best to avoid,.Well I hope you have a wonderful Angie maybe we will talk later
Morning Jane Sorry that didn't work out last night , my son promised to help me figure it out when he gets home from work, since I am computer illiterate. I love Martina McBride she has such a powerful voice,Garth Brooks, Reba ,Faith Hill, Celine Dion ,all do nice Christmas music proud ,Have you started to decorate yet do tell .Have a nice day Jane
HI Katy
I remember As the stomach turns Oh how I loved that show , I wish there were shows like Carol Brunette now I was just thinking of how I miss the old shows ,when I was young ( younger)LOL I remember every Christmas all the holiday shows I know I'm dating myself but Dean Martin ,Andy Williams, Bing Crosby,Bob Hope, their Christmas variety shows were wonderful and I must say I miss all of them. There dosen't seem to be anyone to follow these wonderful traditions. My Kids love all the oldies ,even though,its definitely a different world today.If you remember anything I have forgotten let me know although I know your younger than I. Have a nice day Katy
Hi Marti
I am so happy that your Grandpa's birthday celebration went so well , I know it must have meant so much to him to have so many people that love him there. So sorry to hear that your Grandma is not with him or you,how long has it been since she passed away. I t must be so hard on your Grandpa Give him lots of Hugs and Kisses ,I bet he adores Jhanai. Take care of yourself and have a wonderful weekend.
Morning Sue
How are you today,I hope that you are feeling better and better each day . What do you do on Christmas Eve do you have turkey dinner and open presents or do you do something different , inquiring mind (mine) would like to know. Have a nice day Sue
Hi To Everyone else I hope that you are all well and enjoying your weekend I suppose your all out Christmas shopping I would love to hear what the rest of you girls do for Christmas Eve ,Christmas ,decorating, music, and movies got a minute and would like to share , I would love to hear. Have a great day girls.

Hi Katy Thanks
I think You have hit on something there I do have a pop up blocker thanks for the tip. Angie I want to know about your name to, nosy aren't I. *ELLEN*

Hi Everyone
I should have never started thinking about Christmas movies
Miracle on 34th street
The Bishops wife
The Preachers wife Whitney Housten version
Christmas in Conneticut
Home for the Holidays
Bells of St. Marys
Home Alone 1 and 2
A christmas story
Scrooge
Scrooged
Elf
Prancer
I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Frosty
Rudolf
Flintstones Christmas
So Many movies did I forget any or am I driving you crazy by now.

Hello hello!!

Susan-- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I'm w/Jane here, tell us how it all came about, we'd like details,,,,,,but only if you'd like to share. I am so happy for you! I checked out the website and the place looks beautiful! You must be in heaven right now! Will he be coming home w/you to spend more time together?

Angie--You have me wanting to fragrant my house now!! I'm ready to get out all my Christmas decor and start putting it up. I may do that soon....can't help it, I love the feeling of Christmas. The story of your friend was astonishing....I can't believe she thought they were gone all this time! I hope it turns out to be a wonderful reunion and that they can start getting to know each other.

Jane--My computer froze on us the other day and just would not work. I asked James what happened and he didn't know. We had nothing on the desktop! So we had to shut it down and he went through it and all. I believe when he burned a DVD it did something. I wish I could bring my family over today for your weiner roast! Sounds like so much fun! Must mention this to my family and see if we can come up w/something like that!

Ellen--I love Christmas movies! James made sure he bought me my favorites and Lampoons Christmas Vacation is one of them. I also love White Christmas....I sit and watch that all by myself and love it the whole time! And of coarse the Christmas story is another favorite, but that is on all day Christmas every year so I haven't bought it. Glad to see you back and posting!

Gabrielle--Welcome!! Sorry I haven't had the chance to welcome you earlier! We really enjoy having new people come and getting to know them! I hope you enjoy our forum!

Katy--Our weather is PERFECT! I'm loving this crisp chill in the air while the sun is shining! Jhanai and I may go for a walk later on. Not sure yet, we are wanting to make our Christmas cards. Tell us how James' singing went!

Morning to all the rest. I know that I have missed some, but there is just so much that has gone on since I last posted that it's hard to keep up. So please accept my apologies if I didn't post individually to you.

Funny thing yesterday, both my sister and my cousin are pregnant, my sis in Jan. and my cousin in April. Well my sister is looking all kinds of cute being pregnant and well my cousin....I had to ask..."Are you SURE you're pregnant?" She is so thin (but not anorexic thin)that she doesn't show until a couple weeks before she has her baby. She also has a long torso so she hides it well. Must be rough!

We had a great gathering last night. I talked to one of my cousins who works at the same company as my half sister. I asked about her to see if she still works there. (I haven't seen her in a year!) She still works there and is living in Eugene, but that's all she knows. She (my sister) keeps to herself. So I told my cousin to let her know that we are all thinking of her and to say hi.

I'm not sure why she went to do her own thing and drop all contact w/us. I figure she must have something in her life that is something that she wants to deal with on her own. She was at some point living w/friends, got rid of her cell phone and hunting for a second job.....so getting in touch w/her was hard and I didn't want to push since I've only known her for few years, I didn't want to be the overbearing older sister.

Anyway.....not too much going on today. Keeping around the house to do some card making and enjoy each others company. Clean up a little in between.

You all have a great Sunday.

Hi All
Sorry I havent been around the last few days, its been hectic. They've given me more responsiblity at work, so Ive been putting in a lot more hours lately..Havent figured out if thats a good thing or a bad one!!! I stepped on the scale this morning and Im still in the 192 range, so at least Ihave nt let myself go that bad yet....But Im hoping to turn that around and work on getting serious about taking off another 10 pounds...
On the flip side, the friend of ours had her baby friday morning, Tyson Jeremy, 9.9lbs....So needless to say I had her 2 other kids over night and basically most of the weekend and they gave me a hard time because I think they're having trouble with the thought of a new baby!! The baby came home today, we just got back from dropping the kids home,and I must say the mood here is very depressing...Seeing their 3rd baby really took it's toll on DBF and I, given our situation right now as far as childbearing goes!! Still no word on the lab tests yet, they said maybe tuesday!!! It's just so hard, I feel bad cause I want to be happy for them , but going there and being around the baby is very tough on us!!

SUSAN : Congrats on the engagement...It was a long time coming!!

Gabrielle: Welcome to the group!!

Hi to Jane, Jen, Marti, Angie, Ellen, Sue, Cristina, Kathy, RosieKate, Shanna

Enjoy whats left of the weekend
Julie

We went to a big family get together today and had a good time. Now I am all packed and ready to leave in the morning. Our flight is at 7:30 a.m. so we have to leave home at the crack of dawn. I will try to say "hi" from sunny Las Vegas as soon as I can.

OMG Ellen, I totally forgot about ELF,,,Will Ferril,,,hes so cute! I loved that movie,,,laughed so much. Ive already asked for that for christmas....
I loved Carol Burnett show...Tim Conway was my favorite. I had to do an actresses makeup to look like Norma Desmond,,,that freakish looking woman with eyebrows way up in her hairline...that was a blast.

Marti, strange that your younger half sister would just drop all contact. One day she will come around.

Sue, have a safe trip....send warm vibes my way from sunny LV.

Katy, I used to get so choked up listening to Tanner's choir,,,I wish he would of stayed in it but he had the acting bug in him. I think once i am not so busy I will join a choir,,,,

Rehearsal went well today...I even ate clean all day...my ASM and I made a pact about eating. I brought cut veggies and she brought hummus. I am like a huge hummus thing right now..trying out all the flavours...we had lemon hummus today.

Tanner's agent emailed me asking if I knew any shaggy haired men...lol I laughed, emailed her back and told her I was doing Fiddler,,,all my men were shaggy. Sent out and email to them and the 3 that responded that they could work, are working tomorrow on a film. In to the West, produced by Steven Spielburg. One of the guys told me I should become a casting agent too...lol I joked that I would call it The Tickletrunk Inc. If anyone here has watched Mr. Dressup you would understand.
Well Im going to get and relax a bit, Lord of the Rings is on tv tonight. and Im in the beginnings of a book by Jayne Castle aka Jayne Anne Krentz.
night all
Angie

It's another manic Monday (whoooooa, whooooooa...)

Katy - awww, I wish I could hear your James sing, too. Bet you got all choked up! Glad you had a good weekend.

Ellen - we decorate for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving. This will be our 5th Christmas in this house, and I just last year got the decorations the way I liked them. So I took pictures, lol. Yes, I'm anal! Btw, was your son able to help you get into the chat room?

Marti - hmmm, maybe when your cousin mentions you to your sister, she will initiate some sort of contact. Oh, I hope so! Glad you had such a good weekend.

Julie - they must think a lot of you at your job. Glad your friend and baby are both ok. Maybe you'll get good news tomorrow. Let us know, ok?

Sue - well, right about now you're Vegas-bound!! Be safe! When I'm out in the blustery Indiana wind today, I'll think of you, lol.

Angie - wow, Ang, you could make a fortune being an agent in Hollywood! Have you seen the agent on the show "Joey"? She's a hoot!!

A cheery Good Morning to anybody else reading this, too.

Does anyone watch Boston Legal? It is a spin-off of The Practice, and is very good, imho.

Gotta get cleaned up and go mail some eBay stuff and make a stop at Wally World.

BBL,

Happy Monday Morning All~

Don't really have much to say and not going to even try and catch up so I will just say Hi to everyone.

Susan~CONGRATULATION'S girly! I am so very happy for you. Have you told anyone else the good news? DD's, his son etc.

You guys are scaring me with all this talk about Christmas. Just starting to get a little shopping done and while I am excited about decorating for me it is too early. We too decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving, inside and out. I must say Saturday evening when DH and I were coming home we saw a house with Christmas lights on. I like to acknowledge Thanksgiving and think it deserves more time than most give instead of heading from Halloween right into christmas, but hey, to each his own right? About Christmas movies, have to throw in my favs, of course Christmas Vacation is the top of my list and #2 is A Christmas Story & Charlie Brown. Also like Home Alone 1 & 2 and since seeing Surviving Christmas it too will be added to my collection. For me Christmas is not Christmas without A Christmas Story. And the music, Michael Boltons This is The Time-the Christmas Album is a good one, but then I love anything Michael Bolton. Along with Home Alone 1 the CD-good music, Mariah Carey-Merry Christmas, Neil Diamond-the Christmas Album, and Elvis Presley-If Every Day Was Like Christmas, that one is really good. And of course Martina McBride among others. But those are my favs.

So much for not having much to say Have a good day!

Forgot to add: CONGRAT'S to those who had a loss this past week. And someone had asked if I went to see Surviving Christmas, think it was Jane Anyway, yes we did and we really liked it. I must say I am surprised at the ratings and comments about it not being so good. We liked it and it was funny. Of course I think they should have released it closer to Christmas. Once it comes out on DVD I will buy it. I love watching Christmas movies during Christmas time.

Good Afternoon Everyone
How are all you lovely ladies doing on this bleak cold day .I wish I could say my late start here was because of my energetic day, but not so ,I will not fib. I went to bed with a headache and woke up with it to ,so it did put a damper on the big cleaning job I thought would be well under way , but it will get under way,as sure as Christmas is coming.
Hi Cristi
Sorry if all this talk about Christmas has offended you ,it was not meant in any way to minimize the importance of Your Thanksgiving Day, which deserves ,to be acknowledged for the meaningful day that it is. Since I am Canadian, we have already celebrated ours , so moving on to Christmas is a natural progression but I certainly respect your feelings. I Love every holiday and every season, but this is definitely my favorite. Have a nice day
Hi Sue
Wow you girls are flying all over the place , a big family reunion sounds like so much fun ,especially if you like your family LOL just kidding of course.I don't know about the flying though, that is definitly a fear I have with no basis other than fear.I hope you have a wonderful time,there.
Hi Jane
I put Sue between you and Cristi because I'm afraid now to mention Christmas ,do you think she'll notice LOL Pictures huh,I thought I was the Queen of anal welcome to my kingdom LOL I do the same thing ,pictures help , next year you will have it down to a science,unless you add to this years display,then more pictures till next year and so on and so on.But its so much fun isn't it. My son was downloading something to fix my chat problem when our kitty baby baggins decided he needed attention and stepped on the keyboard and erased everything ,so as soon as he gets back from his appointment he will try again , so hopefully all will be fixed and I can talk even more than I aready do LOL ,no wonder nothing is getting done.I will be sure and let you know. Have a wonderful day
Hi Angie
Yes, Will is so cute he makes me laugh so much,and Tim Conway has brought me to tears on many occassions. I realized when my mind got going there was so many Christmas movies that slipped my mind, there is no shortage of them thats for sure.
I hope you are having a nice day and that your pot is full and filling your hourse with wonderful fragrances. When do you start your holiday baking, what else do you bake with your stained glass cookies. I think I gained a pound just thinking about all this baking.LOL Have a great day Angie.
Hi Marti
Sounds like you had a nice weekend , I 'm happy you got to spend a little extra time with your family, its really hard to do that when you work, I hope that something positive happens between you and your sister ,astrangements of any kind are unpleasant. What do you and Jhanai do to make your Christmas cards do you take pictures . Have a nice day Marti
Hi Julie
I 'm happy that part of the stressful situation with your friend is over, I hope that everything works out for your family, I know what you mean about not knowing whether more responsibilty , which adds up to more hours is a good or bad thing, although it means that they have faith in you and that has to be a good feeling.
Have a great day Julie
Wow!!!! didn't realize what time it is I had better get moving and do something, I will be back later so to all the ladies I missed Have a wonderful day .*ELLEN*

Hello everyone--

Ellen--My DD & I are just making them by hand. I have her do the easy little parts like the stamping and chalking while I do the rest. It's more time consuming than we anticipated but it's fun. Didn't actually get to it the weekend....we ended up something else. I really ought to go and get pictures taken. I've talked about doing that for years now....should just go out and DO IT! (someday....)

Cristi--My reasonings for wanting to decorate a little early is for Jhanai. That way she is involved with it more and gets to see it more. We had decided that Thanksgiving weekend is when we're going to do it....so it sounds like that's about the time everyone does it. You now have me wanting to go see Surviving Christmas.....I need to go see a movie!

Jane--I was hoping for some kind of thing w/talking to my cousin. It was in the back of my mind that maybe my sis will call or at least e-mail me. But I'm not going to push. I haven't seen Boston Legal....but I never watched The practice either. I've been watching the makeover shows.....you know the ones...the reality shows. Crazy I am! I heard that Amazing Race 6 is coming soon! Love watching that.

Angie--Your life amazes me....I start to think of how I must not being doing enough or getting myself involved with much. I think you'd be a fantastic Agent! I'll send Jhanai your way when she gets older and she wants to get into acting more!

Julie--I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get some good news soon from the Drs. Even though it's hard for you and DBF, at least the stress of taking the kids while you're waiting has been cut down. Stress is hard on the body...time to go relax and enjoy each others company.

Hello to everyone else!!

Not wanting to go to work, but hey....thats a usual feeling isn't it? Weekends just don't seem long enough.

Last night taking Jhanai home was terrible...the fog was SO thick!! I kept praying to just let me get Jhanai home...if there has to be any kind of accident on the freeway I want her safe at home. It's been extremely foggy around here and it starts getting that way around 5:30. So driving to work can be stressful,....driving home is more so....I can't even tell where on the freeway I am until I get to a sign!

Well I hope you all have a great Monday, I need to get my hair dried and put on my face. I will chat w/ya all tomorrow.