Hmm, no ankle bracelet here...I'd probably get it caught on something. I have extremely ugly feet (very very flat) so I don't like to draw attention to them. In fact, 2 years ago was the first time in my adult life I actually wore open toed sandals.

Dd #2 is now down with a fever. No vomiting yet, but I'm sure it will come. Good news is, dd #1 got over it very quickly (like 18 hours) so I have high hopes for the last one.

I picked a grocery bag full of grapes off our grapevine this morning, and am going to make them into grape preserves now. We'll see how it turns out.

Later ladies,
Angela

thank you, kathy. i am happier than i've been in a long long time. i have a large stack of "too large" clothes that i'm ready to give away. my self-esteem is higher, too. i am ready to lose another 20 before we head south. i have to tell you, though, i'm a little concerned about my exercise routine (w a) while in texas. i don't want to lose any ground. i need to find an indoor pool around the cleburne area. i think i would be allowed to sign up for a temporary membership somewhere.

even though you did a lot of cooking, i think you've enjoyed your day. you enjoy cooking, don't you? i know some days i want to stay in the kitchen and cook and cook. it's sort of relaxing for me. i hope it is for you, too.

no ankle bracelet yet. curtis and i went to town together so our stops were at a sporting goods store and the archery center. i may go back out tomorrow. not sure yet. this is a popcorn night for me. i have curtis some cake mix cookies baking. we'll settle in and watch a movie in a few min. we have "annapolis."

angela, you are soooooo domestic. i am impressed with your making grape preserves. are you making sf?

Ack! Still didn't explain this "cousin-to-be" thing!

And yes, my happy place is the kitchen. I'm a gadget freak and could use twice as many drawers and cabinets as I have, as well as a 4-door SubZero fridge, indoor grill, triple oven with convection ... you name it, I would like it. I have a large kitchen but would like to have it even bigger. And THIS with it basically just being Judd and I now.

It's easy to explain. My high school sweetheart, whom I am going to marry in November, is "On target's" first cousin! Isn't that sweet!

Sandra, nope, I'm not making the grape preserves sugar free. It's for the kiddos' peanut butter sandwiches. I don't really care for grape myself. :) And it does take loads and loads of sugar. Oh well. :lol:

I'm on the 2nd to last step...it's definitely easier to buy jam.

Angela

OOOOOOOHHHH! I think it's our first wedding on the board! I am SO excited!!

Hey Chickies,
I'm late checking in again today. I don't know where the time goes. I've read all the posts since yesterday and I try to remember everything I want to answer.

First, Tejas, :welcome: I joined this group just 2 weeks ago and they welcomed me with open arms. I know look forward to coming here and reading all the posts and getting support.

Second, I don't wear an anklet anymore. I used to but it broke. However, if it is a requirement for the group, I'd be more than happy to go out and treat myself to a present. HMMMM, maybe I should do that anyway.

It's been a busy day. My older DD Nikki did a photo shoot 2 weeks ago at this modeling company and today we had to pick the pictures that will be shown to the agencies. They'll be online soon so I'll tell you where to find them when they're posted. She's very excited. She may actually get to go to a modeling convention.

Froufy, we missed you. I'm so sorry about your family member. It's very hard watching someone slip away. Unfortunately, I've watched 3 parents (2 inlaws) pass. Try to be strong and know that soon she won't be suffering.

Niki, that's so great about your ebay sale. Now that my younger DD is growing so fast I should put her stuff up for sale. Can always use extra cash.

Tomorrow our day at the friends. I already have gum in my bag so I don't forget. Anyway, I'm sorry if I missed anyone. Making Chicken for dinner and "pineapple cheescake" for dessert. See you all later.

Stacey :wave:

Sorry, Stacey, but an anklet seems to be required here. Please go get one at your earliest convenience.

:D

I have a collection if anyone needs to borrow one. ;)
Well I ended up shopping almost all day with my mom, now I'm exhausted. I actually fell asleep on the couch for awhile (apparently, because DH got a lot done while I was there--it only seemed like a couple of minutes to me!). I guess we're going out for dinner (AGAIN) tonight. I must go to the grocery store tomorrow.

Vickie, I'm really glad that you got some sleep last night. I hope that you have a fabulous time at the birthday party and that you don't feel deprived at all. I totally understand what you mean about being good and then eating everything in sight--I've done that several times before!

:wave: Welcome Tejas! We're always happy to make new friends.

Sandra, you sly fox, you are doing so awesome. I had no part in your success but I still feel very proud of you. I'm hoping to follow in your footsteps very very soon. :hug: Oh and I'm going to have to try that Lemon Pop Cake. I must go to the grocery store!! :)

Angela, good going making your homemade jam. I'm so impressed! :D I'm sure the girls (will eventually!) appreciate it.

Stacey, that's so exciting about your daughter. Please keep us updated!

Well I think DH is ready to go find some grub. I'll BBL gals!

kathy, i do more cooking now than i ever did before,:chef: and it's just curtis and me. i used to be called the "fast food queen." :mcd: i forgot to explain about rhonda's being my cousin-to-be. i'm glad she caught it and explained.

angela, again you are impressing me. i made apricot preserves a few years ago. our trees haven't produced since. next time i'm making sf. curtis and i use apricot preserves diluted with water as a dip for coconut shrimp and to drizzle over different foods. we have one jar left.

stacey, how exciting about dd! we'll all be waiting to see the photos. your dinner sounds good. we snacked (popcorn :corn: and a killer brownie for me) during the movie. now we're too full to have dinner. guess we'll have it later tonight. we like to eat early so this is sort of radical for us. :lol:

melissa, my ww leader and i were talking the other day. i told her all about 3fc and all of you. you are definitely a big part of my success. remember all those :hug: :hug: and ;) ;) ;) ? they gave me pushes to get me started. and now the :high: are keeping me going.

we have company coming in a few minutes. it's a young man from the archery shop who's interested in buying a bow from us. (yes, we have a lot of bows.) i did a quick pick up around the place after the movie. this will be his first time here. i want to fool him into thinking i'm a good housekeeper. :lol:

Sandra, I just love you so much! You are a hoot, girl, and I can't wait to meet in person!

I actually laughed out loud when you said you wanted to fool him into thinking you were a good housekeeper! That's ME! When we have company, the place is spotless and so people think that's how we are all the time. Uh ... no, we aren't! :lol:

curtis dusted off the treadmill. i got tickled at him and started to ask him if he was kicking up dust while walking.:woops: i'm anxious to meet you, too. wouldn't it be neat if you, rhonda, and i could get together this fall? well, we could bring our hubbies, too, i guess.

A nice breezy sunny day here - but certainly cooling off as we head for September - kathy - are you still in the middle of a heat wave?

Tried to sleep in this morning but lots of 'visits' from little ds - then had to get up anyways to take him to bday party - and I was off to Walmart - returned one tank top and came home with a bunch of other stuff! Including a new lipstick (for the plane ride as I can't take my 'usual' types), new sea bands (can't find my old ones - think big ds has them somewhere?) and more sunscreen (neutrogena dry sunblock 45 spf - not greasy at all!).

Then picked up ds - home for lunch - then w/dd to Ikea (where everyone else in the city was this afternoon - very busy place!) - got two dressers, one 2 x 2 cube thing (she was very OPPOSED to the 4x4 cube thing - insists she doesn't have that much stuff - ya right!), some drawers for the cube thing, cd holders and a cool metal whiteboard thing w/built in clock, cubbies and you can write on it too (it's red and white and black - which will be her new 'room' colors). One of the red bookshelves we wanted was out of stock (2 more weeks) - which was a good thing - cuz it all added up to over $500. Still need new bed, mirror, and she wants room painted (grey with red pinstripes?). My head is spinning - and arms aching from loading and unloading all this heavy stuff from the van.

I sure wish I could have had a nap today. Then the 'babies' all wanted to be fed so I cooked up pot of pasta and made some stir fried veggies (my first green pepper from the garden!!!, onions, red/orange peppers, mushrooms) and added to pasta w/light cream, parmesan and spices - very yummy.

I must say I am stress eating today as dh tries to complete this 'submission' for gov grant for new businesses - as it stands now I am sure he won't make it - according to his schedule no 'product/revenues' til month 11 - and frankly we can't wait that long either! He is trying to fix it up (has a friend who got this grant and is helping him) - but frankly I think it's a write off - he has to deliver big package with all questions answered by tuesday am - so we are very focussed on this right now.

I am feeling depressed again about the whole $$ situation and feel bad for him too - but the reality is we have bills to pay and we must do what we have to do!

Now Sandra: Now all you really had to do is get that ANKLET - he would be so distracted and mesmerized by the sparkling thing on your dainty ankle he would barely notice anything else!:D :D

Angela - I too have flat feet and fat ankles - in fact I bought this anklet cuz it was the only one I could find that might fit (and thankfully it did). I am kinda used to it now - but still wondering if I should get rid of the 'dangly' leftover chain part? Can't wait to have a custom made one like Vickie.

Hope dd recovers quickly and no one else succumbs!

So ladies who wear anklets year round - what about pantyhose - does it just get smooshed against your skin underneath? What about runs and getting it caught - and bumps???

Melissa - sounds like a fun shopping day for you - I don't think I"m quite ready for a toe ring yet! ha ha ha

Hi tejas and welcome - we are thrilled to have you here - when's the wedding?

So dh and I home tonight altho both 'babysitter's here - we feel too guilty to go spend $$ for a movie altho we could both use the distraction and time away from home. I have taken this opportunity to do laundry - yes laundry on a saturday night - does it get any more exciting than this???

Froufie, The Anklet Instigator

frouf, i'm doing laundry tonight, too. it's typical for me. it really doesn't bother me, though. we're watching some scifi. now i lead a very exciting life, to, don't i? i'm wondering how i'm going to wear th

I want to meet everyone too!! Can we have a 3FC party??