Chit Chat #34
 

Welcome everyone~ :wave:

We are a group of ladies who support each other through all of life's ups & downs, not just weight loss.

Won't you join us?

Thought I would go ahead and start #34 ladies.

Kind of quiet around here today-where is everyone?? Can you tell I am bored out of my mind?? Of course Jana is going to be gone for the weekend, and Kayecee is gone. Well, I did get all my errands done, now I can hang my curtain by the door and get a couple other things done. I will surprise Vince when he gets home late tonight by having things done. The other day he came in and started walking around the house-I asked what the heck are you doing? He notices little things each day. :) :D

Hi to you all, Jana, Katie, Shanna, Marti, Kat, Angie, Rita, Susan and Kayecee, hope everyone is enjoying their Friday. I will check back later ladies. Take care :grouphug:

Hello everybody! Anyone?? Cristi, you the only one posting today??

Went to the computer lab at school and used their computer for Powerpoint for one of my assignments...I was struggling for days on it...so I finally decided to use the one at school since it's a different program...and guess what!!

What took me days trying to get right...took me 15 mins. to get it done at school!! What a pain in the ***!!!! :D

And then today when I finally got home, I got a call from my dad. Him and my mom came over with my brother Tony. He is now officially a civilian...as he put it. No longer in the Army. I guess that year in Iraq was enough!! So his plans are to go to school in Florida....computer animation! This boy is very good at drawing, painting,,,everything. At one time, Disney wanted him to work for them! So I think he'll be doing fine!

Other than that...my day has been pretty uneventful. Not doing too much. Trying to figure out my next scrapbook page. It's gotta be just right you know......

Ok....I hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm looking forward to tomorrow when Shanna and I go to Michaels for some scrapbooking fun!! (ok...so I go a little nuts with the scrapbooking!) You all take care and I will pop in tomorrow!!

Marti

Hi ladies,

Since we've been buddies for so long, I wanted to be the first one to say to Kat for tomorrow ~

:balloons: :cp: :gift: :hb: :balloons: :cp: :gift: :cp: :hb: :gift::balloons:

Okay, we are all packed and ready to go. Cristi agreed to be "proxy mod" while I'm gone and of course Suzanne is just a click away. I am dreading this trip... it is just too sad to think about. Anyway, please keep Deborah in your prayers, guys. I'm turning off the computer now, and going to finish some last minute stuff. Be good and I'll be back on Tuesday.

TTFN,
Jana

Hi ladies~

This is going to be a short one as I am sleepy for some reason. :yawn:

Marti~it has been quiet around here-too quiet. Hope you and Shanna have fun tomorrow at Michaels-I know you will!

Jana~for some reason I thought you guys left this morning. :dunno: Be safe and you ALL will be in my thoughts and prayers this long weekend.

I don't know when I will be on tomorrow so I will also go ahead and wish Kat a very
:hat: :gift: :hb: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :hb: :gift: :hat: Have a fun celebration.

I will see you ladies sometime tomorrow. Not sure what I am doing, nothing really planned. Hope everyone had a wonderful Friday. See ya :wave:

Good Evening,


Many prayers for you Jana.Hope all goes well and you have a safe trip.

[SIZE=4][ :hb: :gift: :dance: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KAT!!!] :bravo: :gift: :wizard: [/SIZE]




Wow, 37?? I remember 37.........lol. Have a GREAT year!! Enjoy every minute :)
You and Shanna have fun tomorrow Marti!! Scrapbooking sounds like fun. I have enjoyed looking at the samples you share here of the pages you both work on.

Hi Cristi!!! Sorry it has been quite here for you. The day went rather fast here. I do my weigh in tomorrow. :fr: :crossed: fingers crossed!!! I kind of get scared and yell at the scale......"oh, please,please PLUUUUUUZZZZZZEEE go DOWN!!!!!"...

Mister Washington is very polite. He said today after I agreed that meeting would be fine but that I would probably be somewhat nervous.He wrote back and said he didn't want me nervous , if I wanted to just talk on the phone until I was comfortable........so, he has my number and I hope he calls sometime over the weekend. He is going to see The passion of Christ?? Is that what it is called.......I don't pay attention.....lol
It is nice to have him in the same time zone!! It is also nice that he is 3 hours away instead of a plane trip away.So, maybe we will actually meet.He seems very thoughtful and kind. We do talk a lot about kids and church. He kind of taps into my serious side.I like to laugh to so he needs to show some more humor..........geesh......am I being picky??? lol

I need to go get Princess Gabrielle.......basketball games tomorrow and I am working ...........on call. Lets hope I have a quite weekend!!

Take Care!!

Good Morning,

I am heading out for a walk but I did my weigh in!!!!

Down 1.5 pounds to 153.5!!!!


Doing the HAPPY :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: DANCE in Oregon!!!!

Good evening~
 

Hello--

Had a fun time at Michaels. Shanna and I got to make a tag. It was just fun to sit there and make things with other people! Then we made a card. Nothing fancy..in fact, the one I sent to Kat was better!! (ok, so I'm bragging!) And we got to do some kind of plastic holder kind of thing. It was a sleeve that you can insert photos and stuff and put the background paper inside...(if that made sense) We pretty much did that to just get the paper!! :o We both put out name in for a drawing....a basket FULL of stuff I would love to own!!
Did some shopping there and came home with more stuff!! (mostly paper!) and now, I really need to make room in my office just for scrapbooking! I need shelves and stuff to organize myself. Very cluttered.

So that is how my day went. I'm trying to figure out how to use the fonts that I downloaded. For some reason, I can't figure out how to use them!! So that's what I"m up to right now.

Ok ladies....

I will chat with you all tomorrow.

Marti

Oh Yeah!---Congrats on the weight loss Susan!! Fantastic!! I weigh in on Monday and I'm hoping to see at least ONE little pound.

Thank you guys SO much for all the cards and well wishes. That was SUCH a treat! :D

I had a really nice day with the kids and am finishing it up right now with a chat with Anthony. *gete* I'll fill you in later, :)

Susan--congrats on your loss! Every little bit helps bring you closer to your goal.

Christi--your gent sounds like he is pretty promising as well. I wish you luck! Its great that he's so close. I'm going buggy here because I really want to see Anthony in person, but he's a good 14+ hour drive away.

good morning (?), ladies
 

Yeah, I guess it's morning...I fell asleep on the couch early, had a weird dream and woke up at 1 am, hubby is still up so here I am.

:hb: :gift: Happy Birthday to Rita, Kat, and Jana's Katie!!! :gift: :hb:

Celebrated my son Mike's b-day today -- he will be 18 on Monday. We went to Benihana's for lunch.

Jana, I know you won't see this until Tuesday, but you'll be in our thoughts and prayers this weekend as you visit your sister in law. I know it will do her a world of good to see you.

Susan, congrats on your recent loss! Good for you! :goodscale Hey, you can tell people you are doing the WW program, only it's Water and Walking, instead of Weight Watchers, heehee :lol: Jana's right, it seems like it's easier to lose when there is more to lose to start out with -- did that make sense? :dizzy: Also, for bigger gals, like me -- tall as well as heavy -- 2 lbs isn't near as noticable a gain or loss as it is for someone with a petite frame. Hope Mr Washington turns out to be a great guy. My Mr Michigan turned out to be a keeper ;) But there was once a Mr Texas that was a BIG loser, so I know you gotta be careful and take your time getting to know them. Being picky is OK...in fact you owe it to yourself.

Cristi, are you the one that was going to the home show? I read through so many posts tonight...funny coincidence, I'm working a home show tomorrow...well, I guess today now...from 2 pm until 6 pm. A meet-and-greet booth, with info on residential home lighting. Our company is doing a huge buy down for customers, paying money to local retailers, to make compact flourescent light bulbs cheap this spring for our ratepayers. So bulbs that would normally cost $5-$8 each will only cost $1-$2. Several stores are participating. We have some other programs we are promoting too, like free shade trees.

I have St. Patrick's Day cards ready to mail :lucky: -- if I don't have your home addy, and you would like a card, just PM me with your address. I have Marti's, Jana's, Cristi's, Angie's, Susan's and Kat's...not sure if I have anyone else, so I'll have to check.

Okay ladies, it's late and I think I'm finally tired enough to sleep the rest of the night. :dz: Talk to you soon...

Katie

Good afternoon everyone hope that everybody is having a great Sunday and will be posting soon Jana hope that you have a safe trip going and comming home Katie hope you have a sucessful home show, Susan congrats on your weight loss just keep it up whatever you are doing sounds like how I am loosing slow but at least it is a start well have agreat sunday raining in Ohio today so going to take it easyand not do anything Rita

Afternoon ladies--

I love these new icons!! It's about time we got some new ones!!

Today James and I went to church and the couple next to us had twin one year old girls who were soooo loud, that we were unable to hear anything!! I was amazed at how they chose to let them carry on that way with out telling them to hush or to just take them towards the back. I know they're only 1 but still.......I don't think I would have let Jhanai run back and forth down the aisle though......

Today the weather is wonderful!! Sunshine! I think it may be time to take down the lights around my house. And take the old Christmas tree to a burn pile.....OR....I just may take a nap! :dizzy:

I don't want to spend too much time on the computer today.....very pretty out..so I'm making this short. Just wanted to pop in and say hello!!

Talk to you all later!
Marti
:coffee: :eating2: :coffee2: :goodluck: :lol3: :mcd: :goodscale :cofdate: :workout: :kickcan: <--these are just too cute!!

:sunny:Good Morning:sunny:

no cleaning
 

I was wiping the dust from my key board as I was thinking of what else to say and I deleted my long post somehow...grrrr
:coffee: Good morning all....
lets start again.
I may have to go realy quick...waiting for all the realitors to come...they are having an open house here. Im tired of trying to sell already. We have had 4 viewings and one open house in the last 2 days...
the boys have been not bad,,,but threatening them is not how I want to continue to have them clean up after themselves....grrrr :mad:
Sat we had to bolt out of the house cause someone wanted to see it. Came home and cleaned for the open house.
I went with a group of JC members to see a dinner theatre...I felt like Simon Cowell...the play itself was ok,,,the singing was horrid. The food was good..lol
Monte and the boys went to Monster Jam...
I feel like I didn't do much this weekend and yet I was hardly home.
Rehearsals are coming along great...feeling so much better about the whole thing.
My neighbhour next door told me about a great job,,,part time, so Im going to send a resume in. Thats about it...heading over to Heathers so Skittles can play with her sister and mom.
Well, before they all come and catch me at home,,,,I better get going
TTFN
Angie :kickcan:

Good Afternoon!!

Wow, your house moving thing is um......moving fast Angie!! Hope you get some good news soon.

Super Thanks for all the congratulations!! That is nice, always great to feel boosted or booted or whatEVER...lol

Gaby & I are heading for our walk/stroll.
I MUST say we are walking in the park and it is a tougher walk. There seems to be more of a steady incline. I was close to tears yesterday as we were starting to make the hill for the 2nd time. It is really hard!! lol..........sound like a baaaaaaaby. I do know it is a mile every time you make the loop, so we walk it 3 times......

Today is a sunny day!!! Close to 70 :)

Haven't talked to Mister Washington Man yet,though he did send me a long email this morning. He seems sweet, just would like to see some humor. Maybe he is just reserved?? Hope he doesn't take life too seriously because I couldn't stand that..........I guess I am talking like we are getting married or something......lol., just wanted to go on a date or some *adult activity*.....would LOVE to have a meal at a reastaurant without a drive thru on the side of the building.That would be kind of cool.....

Speaking of weddings........how goes your court thing Marti??

I better go.
Hi to Rita!! Need your addie for junk mail :)
Hi to Cristi :)........
Hi to Katie :)
Hi to Kayecee
Hi to Shanna (hope you are feeling better) :)
Hi to Angie
Hi to Kat
Hi to Marti
Hi to Jana........hope you have a safe trip home!!!! :)

Is that everyone?? Hope so...

TTYL

Afternoon ladie!!

What an absolutely beautiful day out today!!! And I have to spend most of it finishing up my PowerPoint Presentation. Cannot put that off any longer. I'm giving my presentation on Wednesday...first one up!!

To answer your question Susan...my court thing is Tomorrow...and I can't wait to get it over with!! I've been dreading this and I have no idea why! It's going to set me free right!? :D And then some time soon James and I plan on getting our marriage license....boy it's all coming at me so fast!!

Went to visit my grandmother last night and there was a problem going on with my Aunt. She is in the process of getting a divorce...in fact, she handed the papers to my Uncle just yesterday....He had a fit! He would not let her leave the house (or the kids) and he's threating all kinds of stuff. Another one of my aunts was at my grandparents and so she called the police to let them know what was going on.....and I don't know what happened after that!! I hope she got out! (he's violent!) So I plan to make a phone call and see how it went. So many husbands killing their wives over seperation, our whole family has been worried sick about this.

I hope everyone is having a great day enjoying the weather (if it's good) I plan on tackling my homework and then sitting out on the patio soaking up some sun!!

I will check in later
Marti

Marti,

I'm sure the police would have been abke to calm things down then, but its the time after that that is a problem. She should have a cell phone so she can call 911 if need be. I left my first ex because he was abusive, and for a long time I had the police number programmed onto speed dial. I slept with a gun between the head of the bed and the wall for about 7 months I was so nervous, and this after changing the locks. She's doing the right thing by leaving, but she should at the very least have a cell phone with her at all times just in case.

BTW, I got your card today--it was lovely, as are they all. :D What a treat--its like my birthday is still going strong. I didn't even bake a cake this year. *grin* I'll have to bake one soon though, because my son turns 15 on the 12th.

Hi Marti,

You are right. March 9th for the court date. lol......like you wouldn't know that. I was getting ahead of myself on the days.

Best Wishes Tomorrow!!!! On with the wedding!!

Gaby and I just got in from our 3 mile walk!! Not as hard, hope as the days go on it will get easier. Not a pretty sight seeing a lady nearing 40 in tears, in need of botox , pushing a 2 year old .......and the 2 year old is her's!!! lol

Best to your aunt Marti!!! I kind of know what that is all about. When I was nearing my seperation it was a very difficult time,very violent and such.
So, prayers for both your and your uncle.

ugh.........working on my next 33oz's.

It is a BEAUTY of a day!! I need to go get some shorts & tee-shirts tomorrow at Goodwill.

Hope you all are having a wonderful Monday :)

It's Tuesday already!
 

Hiya ladies,

Cristi - thanks for being mod while I was gone. Glad you had some quality time with DH this weekend. I know what you mean about the magazines, I got two more in the mail while I was gone, and haven't read the others yet!

Susan - :cp: YAY for the 1.5 pounds gone! You are going to be at goal in no time! Mr. W seems real nice - maybe he is a little quiet, but at least he wants you to be comfortable before you meet.

Marti - good luck at court today. Hope your Aunt is okay. Are you talking about taking down your Christmas lights?? Gee, why be so hasty, lol!! You could hang some colored eggs from them for Easter, lol! I hope you or Shanna wins the basket of goodies from Michaels.

Kat - glad you had a nice birthday!

Katie - wow, it would be so fun to work with the home shows! And I like the idea of prices going down on anything.

Rita - glad to see you! They say losing weight slowly is best... so you're doing the right thing!

Angie - see, it just doesn't pay to dust anything, right? LOL! Sorry you lost the post, though. How'd the Open House go? Any takers? Good luck with the par-ttime job - hope you get an interview.

Well, Deborah looks like death warmed over. She and her DH were glad to see us. It was so sad... she asked me what I thought heaven would be like. I wanted to cry, but sucked it up and held her hand and said I thought it would be beautiful. I've read stories from people who crossed to the other side and came back, and they say it is a tremendous feeling of love and well-being, so we talked about that, too. And I asked her if she gets to heaven before I do, will she hug my sister for me? And she said she would. I think she liked talking to someone who didn't try to say she was going to be okay...

On a different note - I weighed in Saturday before we left, and was dissappointed to see that I only maintained my weight last week. I did so well at the party and the rest of the week, too! But I'm dealing with it, and still OP. I've spent the last 3 days in a car with no exercise, but hope to see a loss this Saturday anyway.

It's good to be back!
Jana

Jana,
I have read so many near death stories..always fasinated me. A good friend talked to me about how when her mom was dying she talked of the angels surrounding her bed. I think I may have mentioned that before,,,it was last summer. I think Heaven is everything you can imagine and more to being the best place ever. And **** is the opposite being the worst place ever to be. And with that I know of some people who have been/are in ****. Or is that purgatory? What is purgatory? I always think of it as the waiting room to either place.

Ok so I finally started reading the Dr Phil book , im on page 15...so far so good. I do need to get real with my weight.
This selling house business is for the birds...really annoying me. I don't enjoy having to leave my home every time at dinner.
Well I should get straightening the house a bit.
Angie

Good Morning,

Welcome back Jana!! So good to know you had a safe trip and were able to spend time with Deborah. Heartbreaking when she asked about what heaven would be like.
When my dad was in ICU a couple of months ago. He sat in his wheelchair waiting for them do some more testing.
He looked so tired. He said " I didn't want to live this long" , he is 74. Anyway, had to look away with tears in my eyes. Probably is harder on loved ones to have to watch people they love so vulnerable.

ugh.........going to start to cry.

Lets talk Dr. Phil!!! I found his Self Matters book the other day for 3.99 at Goodwill. I am kind of going back and forth reading both.
Yesterday he had a great show on weight loss. Did anyone else see it?? There was another book I read that makes sense. Just to learn to treat yourself like your own best friend. I kind of treat myself like a child.In the sense to take care of yourself the best that I can. Because don't we do that with our children? Feed them healthy, make sure they get their rest,exercise.........keep them out of harm ways...........keep them out of dairy queens drive thru?? lol

Yep, Jana.........Mister Washington is a sweetheart. He spent Saturday helping a church member with their car, trying to fix it and such. I am impressed that he travels 170 miles to pick up his children every other weekend.He seems devoted to his children. He is Hispanic.We'll see, doesn't hurt to make a friend.

Anyway, my goal is to be 152 this Saturday!! There I wrote it now I am committed....lol.

Better go. Hello to all you Jaded Ladies!!!!

THinking of you Marti, hope your court hearing goes well :)

Good afternoon everyone hopeing that everybody is having a great day Jana glad you made it back safe and sound susan keep up the walking even when it gets tuff hate to go out today it is cold cant wait till spring gets here have a great day!!!! Rita

Good Morning Rita,

Your address, dear!!! I have a card on my microwave with your name on it!!

I am heading for my walk now. I get goofy happy when I make that last loop.You are right though, just hafta think of the butt I will have if I coninue to walk that incline......lol

Heard from Mister Washington!! He tried to call yesterday but I wasn't home. He said he would like to send me birthday flowers, he just needs the name of a local florist where I could go and pick them up!!! Isn't that the sweetest. I never had flowers from a florist before. Anyway, I am just going to say that is a thoughtful thing but he doesn't need to do that.

Made me smile though :)

Just popping back in for a minute to ask Rita to PM me your home address if you would like a St. Paddy's day card. I've got mine almost ready to go... but need your address, Rita! Just in case there is a chance you aren't sure how to PM - click on my name and there will be a choice to send me a Private Message - click there.

TIA, Jana

Hello ladies!

I survived the court! I was so nervous seeing all these lawyers representing their clients and here Thom and I did everything on our own!! The took us to another room and we were the only ones there. Made me feel more relaxed.

It's official! As of today,,,,I'm divorced!

Also....James took today off to be with me, so after we finished with the divorce, we walked around the corner and down some steps and got our marriage licence!! :lol: What a day.

So March 24th at 11:00. James and I will be married. It feels like so much going on! I need to go relax before I hit the books.

Just wanted to pop in and let you know how it went.

Ok....now...to take deep breaths!!

Marti

WOWEEEEE its windy here...just saw a garbage can roll across the road. Not mine thou...
Its warm here other then the wind.
Susan,,,Mr Washinton sounds like a nice guy. I missed Dr Phil yesterday...I try to watch it but seem to only get 1 show every couple of weeks.

CONGRATS MARTI!!! So ok now what are you wearing?

I better get myself a sandwich...starving...trying to eat healthy so far its 2 pm and Im doing good. 1 cup of coffee and an orange.
Monte brought home a case of pastries for us to try out...OMG it was horrible. Pecan danish, brownies, cookies, muffins, donuts and rudel...when I say case I mean its a huge box with all these other little boxes inside with all the treats.
ttfn
Angie

Hi Ladies,

Susan - sorry about your dad. I also think we should treat ourselves better! So why didn't I take better care of myself? I see you and I both were talking to Rita at the same time, lol.

Marti - YAY!!! Congratulations on the divorce! Like Angie - I want details on your dress and other plans. Will Jhania be your maid of honor?

Cristi - thanks for the words about me maintaining. But it was a real surprise, since I had done so well all week!! Your 2 pounds can't possibly be real. The way I see it, since each pound is equal to 3500 calories, you'd have to eat 7000 calories over the limit to gain 2 pounds. I sincerely doubt you ate 7000 extra calories, lol. So don't worry about it, okay?

Angie - I'm not sure what to think of purgatory... if there even is such a place... but I also picture it as a holding room of some sort. Kind of like an elevator that goes up..... :angel: .. or down... :devil: OMG, all those pastries! There goes the 7000 calories I was talking to Cristi about, lol. But they do sound scruptious!!

Cristi has agreed to be co-moderator, so Welcome Aboard, Cristi!! There really isn't that much to it, but I am very appreciative of her taking it on.

I made a big pot of vegetable soup again, for tomorrow, and I am so glad that's done. It's supposed to be cold and windy, so soup will be just what we need. Plus, it's points-friendly. :cp:

TTFN,
Jana

Hi You All Jaded Ladies ....

I really need to get to work.

Just wanted to pop in and say hey.............so, Hey. :wave:

So, what kind of sandwish :burger: didja have Angie?? You know what is really good??I have my tuna salad with cottage cheese, and beets.It is really yummy. Today I looked down and my new Reebok had a beet stain on it. Totally disgusted.
I adore Monte :love: ((no, I don't even know him....lol)) but I would be giving him the evil :nono: eye for bringing home pastry!!!

Congrats Marti on your divorce!!! :bravo: :cb: :dance: Yahoooooo, you are a free woman, at least for a few days.

Hi Cristi.I planted flowers :flow1: :flow1: over the weekend.You are in Witchita (sp) though?? It was nice here today.Maybe you can get out and weed? Are you planning on a garden? I love to be outside working in the yard, very relaxing.

I talked to Mister Washington!!!! Yahooooo.He had called twice and by the second call he sounded kind of flustered....lol.
We talked for an hour tonight. He had to run because he is in his churches choir :dancer: and they are getting ready for Easter.........yes, he sings!! So, cool.
Very pleasant sounding man.He has a slight Spanish accent, which I found kind of sexy.....lol. He speaks English,Spanish, French & is learning Italian....he has traveled all over the world.
I told him I hadn't even been in a plane.
He couldn't believe that......said we would have to do something about that...lol.
He said twice that I sounded like a very peaceful :cloud9: lady.
I said yes.........I read & watch Dr.Phil.....lol.No, I didn't say that.

I did read Self Matters though today and realized I am worth flowers being sent to , :goodvibes gosh darn it!!!!
My mom said........oh, no.Don't let him do that.

But Cristi says it is ok and I say it is ok and Mister Washington wants to....so let him. lol

Also, I feel a lot better about the flower :flow1: thing after talking with him.He actually was laughing and he is funny, so that is great!!

Did the walk, drank the water,ate well. That is all I can do. I am just 1 woman...lol. I need to do some more exercises :tread: tho, need to kick it up a notch if I am going to roll over that :goodscale :kickcan: 150 next month.

Ok..........enough playing with the smilies :coffee2: :goodluck: :cofdate: :cofdate: :coffee2: :eating2: :mcd: really are cute.

Best Get :)

Man, I'm on a food rampage today. I swear if it won;t eat me first I'll eat it. Why am I so hungry? I've been SO good for the last three weeks and now all of a sudden I could eat the chrome off of a bumper.

hullo
 

Jana, good to see you made it home safe. I know your SIL must have been very glad to see you.

Congrats, Marti, on your freedom! :encore: Actually, I know it just feels good to get those loose ends tied up and finally get closure. And how exciting that you and James are getting married so soon!

I will get St. Patrick's cards mailed by this weekend. I can't believe it, but I was just informed that I have to work an hour of overtime, one hour BEFORE my shift, tomorrow. I am not a morning person at all...Tim told me to get up early and stop at Starbuck's for a double on the way to work :coffee: I worked 4 hours on Sunday for that home show, mandatory overtime Monday, and now mandatory overtime tomorrow -- on top of working 9 hour days Monday through Thursday anyway! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :censored: The only thing keeping me going this week is knowing that I have all next week off for vacation, even though I won't be going anywhere and will be spending it probably cleaning house.

Sorry I'm whining....I'm just so darn beat. :faint: I will talk to you soon...

Katie

Hello!

Boy am I tired!! I could use some coffee!! :coffee: (ok, that was just an excuse to use that smilie!)

To answer some questions:
I asked Shanna to stand by me as my witness or maid of honor....(which do I call it when we're at the court?)She's been such a wonderful friend this past year!! I also plan on dragging her with me to buy a cute outfit or dress before the day.
I told James my plan for that and he jokingly said "Oh...now the money is starting to get spent!" my reply? "oh bebe, (my name I call him) I've started spending money months ago when I started this scrapbooking!" :lol:

James asked one of his friends to stand by him and the funny thing about that is he told his friend to make sure he gets a tux. And the guy was like "ok" and James proceeded to say "yeah, you get one, I'm not going to, but you need to!" (ok.....that was more funny when I heard it, but not so funny being written down!)

We plan on calling a few friends and family. My grandma wants me to let my sister throw us a reception afterwards at her place,,,,but I'm not sure if she wants to do that!! We'll see. We only have two weeks to get this planned out. So I will be sending "Annoucements" that we had gotten married after our day....My question to you all....is that appropriate? I don't want to send invitations because it's going to be VERY small and I don't expect anyone to give us gifts. But I would like friends and family who can't come to know about it. So I need your opinions ladies!! What is the proper way to go about all this?? Should they be sent BEFORE? or AFTER?. I can't even imagine if I was having a formal wedding!! I'd be a nervous wreck!!!

Ok... I have tests tomorrow and I need some shut eye.

Take Care Ladies
Marti

P.S. I'm so busy with everything that I haven't had time to go out and get St. Patty's cards...but I would like to send one through e-mail....can I get some of your e-mail addresses?? Rita, Kat? I think I have most of the rest of you! Sorry for being behind on that!!

Good morning ladies,

Susan - Neal sings, too, and used to belong to the church choir. But he had to drop out years ago when he had to teach night classes and couldn't get to choir practice. I told Neal you had never gotten flowers from a florist and he said - "no wonder she got a divorce", LOL. Mr. W sounds really sweet!

Kat - Is Aunt FLo on her way to your house? Sounds like it.....

Katie - sorry about all the overtime! Being such a hard worker pays off, though, when you get that paycheck you'll be smilin'! :D...$$ Glad you are on vacation next week. Sounds like you could use a break.

Marti - Shanna will make a very beautiful maid of honor! Yes, the wedding announcements are a good idea, and very appropriate. They are normally sent out after the wedding. I know you are getting so excited about this new chapter in your life. How does Jhanai feel about it?

Kayecee - I forgot to mention that I was real close to you, I think, when we drove through Arkansas. We were at the I55 turnoff at your town. (don't want to say exactly where on line!) So I waved :wave: and said Hiya Kayecee!! Didya hear me???

I am showing a loss now, :goodscale: but won't post it until my official weigh-in on Saturday, but that makes me feel MUCH better! I stayed OP during the whole trip and everything, which was not easy, but I am determined to do it this time....

BBL,
Jana

Good Morning,

Jana, Hi.
Neal sounds like a sweatheart!! What does he teach? How long have you been married.....also curious how you met??
Happy to hear you are seeing a weight loss, I know that must be encouraging:)
I was going to add that while Mister Washington (btw, that isn't his real name...duh...lol) attends a small church they have a basketball team that plays againts other churches, Mister W participates in that also. Mister Arkansas man didn't attend church, though I did meet him at a Christian web site.He said he was waiting for me to visit AR and we would find a church together *roll eyes*. He made time for paintball though...lol
And, no. Never had flowers from a florist....isn't that the saddest?? *sniff....

Kat, Hi.
How much water do you drink?? Only asking because it is a natural appetite suppressant, should help quench the munchies I would think??

Hi Katie,vacation is in sight:) In the meantime Starbucks is a grand place in the mornings!! I went there this morning and picked up some,I like it with a dash of cinnamon.Hope you feel better.

Marti, Hey ........
You will be a lovely bride!! Look forward to seeing a picture on your weeding day. You will have fun scrapbooking the wedding photo's in the weeks to come!! Happy Shanna will be with you , that is sweet. Take Care, you have some busy days ahead. :)

Good Morning to everyone else. Hope to see you posting soon, would love to hear how you are doing!! :)

Happy Hump Day
 

:balloons:Good afternoon ladies~

Where to start, where to start :dunno:

Susan~:thanks: for the St. Patrick's Day card, received it in this mornings mail, it's cute! And so is your baby girl!! She is a cutie pie!! :thanks: for the picture. I miss the kids being that small. I hope things go well for you and Mister Washignton-he sounds like a keeper.Not planning a garden but do want to have a spot for some cherry tomatoes. I love them and they are so expensive in the store. I would love to weed but there is nothing to weed-we have a dirt yard. I am thinking about doing all the lanscaping (shrubs & trees) before the grass. We are going to put sod in the front and seed in the back. But I have about a foot wide, maybe a foot & 1/2 spot along the walk from the garage to the front door I am going to plant some flowers-not really wide enough to plant anything else there-I don't think. I don't want something that is going to get big and hang over on the walk-way to be trampled on. Decisions, decisions.

Jana~:thanks: I appreciate the welcome and look forward to being co-moderator-I feel special. :D I do know what you mean about maintaining when you know you have done so well. And thanks for the explanation of the 7000 calories-I know did not consume that many extra calories last week. There is no way and I was surprised when the scales showed that 2 pounds, surprised and so disappointed.

Marti~Shanna is your witness at the court but also your maid of honor. We almost went to the courthouse but instead decided on a very small intimate wedding at home. Carrie (DD) was my maid of honor, Jason (DS#1) walked me down the aisle (hallway) & Josh (DS#2) was going to be the best man but at the last minute changed his mind. He was a little nervous so he stayed in the background and took pictures. And yes, announcements after the wedding are appropriate. I've not heard of anyone sending them before, although we ordered and received ours well before the wedding. We sent announcements out the day after we married. I am curious now about your wedding-are you going to carry a bouquet? What kind of flowers? Etc. etc. etc. we need more details. :lol: I am excited for you.

Kat~the chrome off a bumper???!!! :yikes: Is it TOM or the week before? I always get that way right before. I just want food-gimme food :cbg: :cookie: :burger: :corn: :hun: :hungry: :mcd: :eating2: :jeno: okay, that's probably not helping. I just love using the smilies. :D

Angie~I think we got your wind today! Geez, it is horrible. Supposed to get up to 65 but I think the wind is also blowing 65 mph. Makes it really hard to walk.

Katie~don't be sorry-I don't think you sound like you are whining, just venting. It can be very stressful working a lot of overtime. Look on the bright side, you will be reaping the rewards $$ and you have a weeks vacation to recoup. Take it easy and try to enjoy.

Hi Shanna, Rita & Kayecee :wave:

I will be getting cards mailed tomorrow ladies. Meant to ask if everyone got Rita's address. I asked for it a while back so if anyone wants it still pm or email me and I will send it. Not much going on with me today. I did a short walk on the :tread:, it felt good. Went to Wal-mart to buy groceries-I hate going to the grocery store when it is this windy because people don't put the carts in the stall and they end up rolling down the parking lot. Had a car dented pretty good from this once. I have been looking for a stinking remote for two days and can't find it. We have to send the receivers & remotes back to Dish Network or be charged an arm and a leg. We had that in the country but switched over to cable now. We have 15 days from the time they send the boxes to us to get it back or be charged up to $300 for the receivers and up to $100 for the remotes-isn't that ridiculous?? Considering we have paid for them about 3 times over the last (almost) three years. Okay, now I feel like I am whining. It just cracks me up though how companies try to screw you over now days. Need to get going ladies. Hope everyone is having a GREAT hump day!

Hi Cristi,

I could use Rita's address, that would be great.

You are welcome for the card.Gaby is a sweetie, she was tired the day that picture was taken though.

Heading out for my walk, taking all morning to warm up here in Oregon!!

Mervyns has a 1 day sale today!! 15 off of Dockers slip ons, down from 35....going to buy me a pair.Also, I need some Capris. I know I talk a lot about this but I haven't really been shopping the last year or so.....nice to have the tax $$$$$.........the way I am spending it won't be for long...lol

Getting Busy..........oh, CONGRATS on co moderator!!!! You ARE special :)

Hi ladies,

Susan - Neal and I have been married for almost 18 years, and were introduced by my sister. He played on her DH's baseball team, and when I said to her one day that I was tired of all the jerks and that I wanted a real man - someone who'd love my kids as well as me and not play games, she said she had a guy for me. We went together 2 different times. When we got married, my son, who was 15 at the time, gave me away and Mary, who was 5 at the time, was my flower girl. I'll bring photos to the slumber party. You ARE going to be there, right?? I'll pick you up at the airport!

Cristi - I also need Rita's addy. TIA. I don't think she's been back here since I asked and I am ready to send my cards out! Dish network is driving me crazy! They have put some channels on hold while they negotiate with the channel owners, and in the meantime, we are paying for stuff we don't get! Mary called them and made them subtract some $$ from her bill since the twins can't get Nickolodeon, lol! Go Mary!!

Hi to the others.

I got the cleaning done today but still have some laundry to do... that is a never-ending job! Other than that, it's just the same ol', same ol'. See you tomorrow.
Jana

Hi Jana,

Congratulations :hat: on 18 years!!! When you say 2 different times what does that mean?? You went on 2 dates :love: ?? You dated 2 different periods of time??lol

Sorry, just curious. How long did you date before you knew he :doh: was the one??
What was the most appealing thing that you saw in :lucky: him?

I will have to read some more of Dr.Phil before I am convinced I could spend that much $$$$$$ on airfare to attend the slumber party. I would LOVE to, sounds like fun.

I need to start work, thought I would just pop in again.

Found the CUTEST, most COMFY shoes. They are called Natural Soul ,black sandels.I think they were orig. $34 and I bought them for $21. The sale is on until Saturday might go back and pick me up another style to go with skirts.

Alex :jig: (aka, Mister Washington) invited me out for :hun: dinner on the 20th. I can't though because of basketball for the girls, the last game and all...plus parties afterward. I am SOOOOO glad the season is in sight. I am thinking April 3rd would be a better time to meet.
1........I would have lost 3 more pounds!! 2.........I would like to meet him half way for lunch, instead of dinner.
More simple and relaxed that way.Besides we were both looking for friendship and dinner seems heavy duty to me........
What do I know though..........I don't date, I just marry.
Though with Gabys dad......I just got pregnant.....lol

I guess that is an update on lil ole me. I drank :yikes: 100 oz of water and only walked 2 miles. I was pressed for time.....just HAD to shop.:) I also walked without Gaby and was so much easier, though I did miss her. :stress: :stress: :stress:

Ok, I am going to work......... :dizzy: