Checking in before I go to bed.....

Jane---What!? No mouse ears?! How can that be? You need to get a pair and get a photo w/you and the DGD with them all on! How cute would that be?

Susan---Beautiful out today wasn't it? I felt icky today so I didn't get a chance to enjoy it as much as I would have liked to. I'm hoping that it last over the weekend.

Angie---Must post a photo if you get that tattoo. I would like to see it! So which scarey movie did your boys watch???


I've stayed over all week at work and today I just felt so slow and not much help so when 2:30 rolled around I was out of there! We had a guy whose last day was today and so they brought in a cheese cake and some fruit and some veggies for us all to snack on. Of coarse I had a little of each!! But I snacked more on the veggies......now...I'm going to have to workout extra hard on the gazelle after eating that cheesecake! I'm so bad!!

Anyway ladies...I thought I would check in while I was still up...now it's time for me to get some shut eye so I can get up at a decent hour and enjoy the weekend!

Night!!

Good morning, ladies!

Susan - well, heach yeah you're all going to Florida! How could I leave my girls behind, lol. I haven't heard from the owner of the condo yet, so I still have my fingers crossed that it's still available when we want to be there. Glad Gaby is better.

Angie - I laugh when I'm nervous too, and that got me in trouble more than once with teachers who thought I was a smartass, lol. Hope you nip the cold in the bud by taking something for it.

Marti - we do have some Minnie ears around here somewhere, and they're cuter than the Mickey ears since they have a big, red and white polkadot bow on them, lol. Enjoy your 2 days off!

Cristi - hope whatever is going on at your house is soon better. As I mentioned before, if there's anything I can do, let me know. (((HUGS))).

Hi to the others. :wave:

My girls and Gina and I are going out tonight. We're eating out, and I've been saving up points for a steak. I'm practically drooling down my shirt just thinking about it, lol. Then we're going to a comedy play called "Mornings at Seven", which should be cute. Since Derwood can't lift anything due to his surgery, Neal is going to go to their house and help him out with the baby. Then they'll watch some tv and do some male bonding.

Gotta go do my nails! BBL if I can....

arghhh been hit with a full blown cold! I feel horrible with my nose stuffed my throat sore. Achy body.
Jane, we don't have any ears here either other then some Goofy and Dumbo ones.

Marti you are not bad you should let yourself have some non healthy foods every so often , moderation is the key.

I tried out a new protein powder the other day, the taste was ok, but Im going to go look for my favorite vanilla gorilla.

Tanner just got an email saying his auditions for Pippin is next week, starting this Wed. He needs two songs and he only has one ready. Hes cool with the cold read since we have worked on that together. Plus OMG I have been listening to his Into the Woods CD and just love it! Would it be bad for em to go to rehearsal and ask the teacher if she needs help? I told myself to stay out of his show, but from what hes saying shes way over her head. I laughed when he told me this cause he goes to me,,,ahh mom if she continues to to struggle like this can you bring in your team? lol my team? I told *my team* this and they laughed so hard, can you see us squealing to a stop in front of the school wearing spandex, (Frank's idea) headsets on, measuring the kids, (again Frank/Costume) Shawna running to check their props, Paqualina checking their blocking, myself checking lights sounds and everything else...lol His teacher wouldn't know what happened. As it stands Frank wants to make their costumes, it could be that when Tanner was talking about the costumes he was/is worried as he says it, They will probably throw some Walmart crap together. Definetely not Frank. Well after Frank heard that he wants to help Tanner...lol
Well I should got and get prices on wigs, and sprays..
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Good Evening ladies--

Not much going on here today! Where is everyone?
James & I went to the storage and got some stuff out and then came home and sorted through some of it. We found his grandmothers china set. We were curious if it was really worth something and got online to see the price for a dish. We discoverd that the set we have is worth close to a $1000!! We were shocked.
Anyone here of Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian china? Here is a link so you can see what it looks like.

http://www.cyberattic.com/stores/gra...yberattic.html

We have a set of 8 of almost everything. So it was a fun time finding the information on it!


Jane--I hope you have a fun time tonight and enjoy that steak! You've been saving points so you deserve to eat a good steak every now and then!!

Angie--You should make Tanners costume. You are so talented and I'm sure it would turn out better than someone else.

Ok girls....time for me to get busy and clean up the house. I need to make some kind of dinner tonight.....chicken legs...any idea's?

I'll check in tomorrow or late night tonight!

Hi ladies,

It's late in Indiana, but I just got home a little while ago, and Neal went to bed, but I'm too wound up to sleep just yet.

Susan - thank you so much for the sweet card!! And for the picture, too. That was totally unexpected and your kind word mean a lot to me!

Angie - sounds like Tanner's cast could really use your team! And I bet the teacher would appreciate it, too. I can just see you guys, like one of those make-over teams on tv, lol. Btw, have you decided yet about the tattoo?

Marti - wow, the china is so pretty! Will you keep it, or sell it? You could check it out on eBay and see what it goes for. We have a lot of Fern's stuff, but haven't sold any of it since it's sentimental. Was he close to his grandma?

Well, the play was funny and the actors did a good job. I enjoyed my dinner, too, but the best part was just being with the girls. We really need to do this more often. Neal said after the kids went to sleep, he and Dale watched a movie called The Predators vs The Aliens. OMG! So glad I was gone, lol.

Have a good weekend!

Hello girls....

I'm taking a break from cleaning house.....can only do so much at a time!! :D

Jane--James was close to his grandma. He had fond memories of her. We're keeping the china set. We've already went on E-bay to find some items to add to the set. MUCH cheaper that way than buying it from a retailer or where ever you buy the stuff. Glad that you enjoyed your evening!! Sounds like you had fun.

James got his call for work just a little while ago. It was pouring earlier in the day.....I hope it stays a little dry while he's working.

Well I hope we hear from more of you!! It's been quiet in here!! Where you all at???

Better get busy....more cleaning to do.

G'Night ladies

I am here......FINALLY!

We have internet back at home, so I will be back on here more!

Good Sunday Morning Ladies :wave:

Jane~there's nothing going on at the house/home. My marriage is perfect, (okay not perfect, as I don't think anyone or anyone's life is perfect. Of course that all depends on one's ideal of perfect) everything with my kids is fine, nothing wrong here. Not sure why you mentioned that though. Had me wondering if I said something was wrong. :?: I mainly didn't give a lot of thought to being moderator before saying I would and after giving it lots of thought it just wasn't a wise move on my part. The only thing going on is with me and not wanting to do it because my priorities are all screwed up and that was what I was thinking about. I spend way too much time on the computer and that has to stop because I need to get a life outside of the house. I would get up and spend 2-3 hours on the computer sometimes longer and that really interferes with things, cleaning the house, laundry, looking for a job-lol, etc. I have and will continue to look for a job and if I can't find a paying job then I will do volunteer work. The computer is evil! :devil: :lol: anyway, glad you had a nice evening with the girls. DD and I always have a day or two out a week and it's fun. I told her I was going to take her gambling now that she is 21! That will be fun. Oh the condo is gorgeous, or should I say the view from the balcony was gorgeous. I thought you guys were going to rent a house? Either way you guys will have a great time.

Marti~love the china! That is so pretty. I wish I had some of my grandmas. My mother had some but my dad sold it, of course she let him. Now I scour Antique shops looking for it, haven't found any yet but have found some tea cups and saucers and some plates (I have hanging in the kitchen) that I liked and have a couple. I just look for something unique that I like. We do have a few things from V's grandma, a honey pot and a china teapot, gave a few things to his sister.

Angie~love the idea of your tattoo. I see nothing wrong with Brandon getting a tattoo. I think if they have their mind set on doing it they are going to do it so why not. DD wanted a tattoo and I kept saying NO! Well, she was still wanting it right before she turned 18 so she was to do it anyway so I took her to the tattoo parlor and let her get one for her 18th birthday which was a few days from that day. She got one on her lower back, a big purple butterfly with vines coming from both sides-DS drew it up for her. It looks nice but the purple is faded. I told her it had to be tasteful. She had been wanting a belly ring, eyebrow ring and nose ring for the longest time and that I put my foot down to. I didn't want her to mess up her face and didn't see the point in a belly ring since she never shows it! LOL Of course she never sees the tattoo either but that I like. I think once you get one tattoo you always want another. I am wanting another on my left shoulder where it can't be seen. Some kind of vine thingy with my DH's names, and the kids names. One day...hope you get to feeling better soon.

Susan~I think you handled Mikes mother just right. I think Rocky making a visit would be a good idea. He should meet your family, and wouldn't the girls just love going to HI? I know I would!

Ellen~hope you are feeling better sweetie. :grouphug:

Pam~can't believe how long it took for that card to get to you! And I even mailed it early! Keeping your sis in my thoughts and prayers.

Jenn~BEAUTIFUL pictures of you! You are going to be a beautiful bride! Love the way you have your hair done and the veil and everything. Bet you guys are getting anxious.

Hi Mindee~long time no see. Glad you guys have the internet once again. I have thought about cancelling ours a few times 'cause I think we all spend way too much time on it. But you get so used to it, just trying to limit my time.

Katy~I checked out Oprahs boot camp. Not saying I am going to do it :lol: but wanted to see what all the talk was about. Glad you are doing great with it. The work outs seem like a lot for me! But then any work out is a lot for me! LOL

Hi to everyone else! :wave:

Today is a lazy day for me so I do have time to spend on the 'puter. Rented some movies yesterday so have a couple I want to watch today. Collateral with Jamie Fox and Tom Cruise and Lady Killers with Tom Hanks. DH and I went to see that at the show and there was a note on the door saying it wouldn't be showing, so disappointed that day, of course that has been a while. Watched Garden State yesterday, I liked it. V got me The Notebook for V-Day and I have yet to see it. Kind of wanted to watch it with him and he has been working so much. Not much else going on other than I have been going to the chiro. Man does it feel good. I hate having to go three days a week but eventually it will go down to once a month. I get so tense and anxious sometimes and man the right side of my neck is so tight-it hurts. Next is a trip to the dentist...anyway...have a good sunday everyone. :wave:

OMG I slept around the clock, was up for a full 4 hours yesterday and then was back in bed by 5, its now Sunday 10:30 wow! Feel better other then the nose is stuffy.
On Friday we watched Taxi,,,it was ok, glad I didn't waste money going to the theatre for it. And we rented Saun of the Dead, the boys loved that, laughed so much, ya that was the scary movie I couldn't watch...lol wimp.
Well need to shower and head over to rehearsal.
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Hi Ladies,

Marti - I'm glad to hear you say you're keeping the china since James was close to his grandma. Do you have a china cabinet? If not, maybe that's something your grandpa could make for you?

Mindee - good to see you! How's the family?

Cristi - yep, no marriage or family is perfect! About FLA, we were going to rent a house, close to the beach, but then Neal said he'd like to be right on the beach, lol, so since we decided to not take grandkids, this condo seemed nice. Not someplace I'd want to take preschoolers, though. Since we really want to take them places, we'll pick places closer to home. I know what you mean about too much time on the computer! I've really limited myself recently, and although I'm always doing things with friends anyway, now I have even more time for "real" life.

Angie - how'd rehearsal go?

Ellen - hope you are better! Are you keeping anything down? Wish you'd pop in so we know you're ok, when you feel up to it.

I think I mentioned that we're joining a new church.... today I checked out the nursery and preschooler rooms. Very kid-friendly! And we were welcomed like long lost family. It was a heartwarming experience. The best part is, the whole family can go w/o a big major deal.

Marquita recently moved and I'm going over to help her hang pictures afterwhile. She's short, lol, and my height comes in handy for this.

Have a good day!