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[TerriDoodle 6]

Hi Everyone! - Didn't mean to stay away so long, just dwelling in my own little world over here. Was busy with Hannah and her BFF over the weekend - They are SO cute and fun! I really enjoy teenagers (for the most part). I decided this morning to plan a trip to Colorado in July -- I just can't NOT go. I have to. Life's too short not to enjoy the mountains once a year at least. DH may or may not go; he's taken on a part-time contract on top of his full-time job so he'll probably be working. So it's just me and the girls and maybe Evan. I am so looking forward to it.

Suzie - I most definitely need to sue Mexico. Whoever invented the cheese enchilada needs to burn.

Jenn - How/when will you ever get over this thing?? I need to go do some research.

Jane - Love your star system! And congrats on having the money saved up for your auto repairs!! It's a lot better system than relying on your credit cards, isn't it? Way to go!

Tracy - I loved all the pics of you!! That one of you in the green T-shirt (at Cafe Express) makes you look way bigger than you really are. Frank looks like such a sweetheart. I think choosing a male trainer is a good idea. I've had both and prefer the guys. I work harder for them... more of a motivation somehow.

Heather - how many days now? When is school over for you? You must be really, really tired! You better schedule some good rest in the next few days!

Haydee - You dog. Travelling here and there and everywhere! Lots of weddings, eh? That's good!! Seems like you've been burning it at both ends for quite awhile, too!

Kat, Laura, Pam, Judy & Michelle - HI!! :-)

Gotta run!

[kity 2]

Good to see you Terry! Glad you had fun w/ the girls. They can be fun...sometimes.

We are relaxing, watching Twilight Zone (original episodes). Kids love 'em...and they are pretty tame for today's standards!

[Haydee 2]

awwww Laura. That's awesome. I'm glad she liked them so much to consider putting them in those pictures. Man, he must be so teeny tiny because that clothes was so teeny tiny to begin with. I can't wait to see the pictures!

Terry - Colorado sounds fabulous in July. I'm sure you will have so much fun. Too bad hubby can't make up his mind yet!

Joann!! I see you!! Catch up with us! Did you marry that cowboy, LOL??

[Daisalana 33]

Everyone who sees his pic then comes to visit, say he is much smaller than they thought. He's a lil' stinker!! He is just now filling out the premie diapers.. he has no butt, he gets that from me too!!

He is about 8lb now and 20 inches.

[Haydee 2]

yep, i remember your no-booty booty!

[HeatherO 7]

Heather you sound pooped! You need to get more rest! Did ya'll make a final decision on the name yet? Is it still Ayla?

Still Ayla for now . . . unless we see her and decide otherwise. :thumbup:

Heather - how many days now? When is school over for you? You must be really, really tired! You better schedule some good rest in the next few days!

I have 35 days officially.

School is never over, lol. I started a new class last week.

I am in an acclerated MBA program so each class lasts for 2 months. I am taking a business course in ethics and social responsibility which focuses on Catholic social theory. The class will finish at the end of June but the baby will be here before then (assuming she is not 3 weeks late). I got lucky in that my professor said I could take the course and if something happens, I can take an incomplete and finish up in July. This is primarily a case study course involving a ton of reading and writing. I am going to work on trying to knock out a few assignments ahead of schedule.

I will graduate in August so i didn't want to take a long break when I knew I would be home with the baby this Summer. Otherwise I would have had to take the last two courses in the Fall on top of having an infant and working full time plus . . . I think that might just be much to much.

I really just need to get it done, if you know what I mean. If I stop now this close to the end, it might be hard to get going again. I am also feeling pretty good for being so close to the end, just a little tired. I need to economize on the time I will spend at home.

There is no rest for the weary, lol.

[HeatherO 7]

Laura, I really want to see those pictures once they are done :0). I love the thought of getting them while he is still a newborn, he will never look the same again as he does right now.

[Teachlady 3]

Good evening,Violets..

Not feeling good today. I did my hospital shift and then came home and slept from 12-4:30 I just finished rehearsal and am heading to bed again. Sure hope I feel better tomorrow. I took a seasick pill so I wouldn't throw up. It worked... so far.

[TerriDoodle 6]

I just looked at all of Carson's latest pics on Facebook and just want to cry. He is sooooo precious!!! I love him!!!

[janiebug 0]

Hope you feel better soon Judy!!!!!!!!

Today was a three star day. I didn't exercise, but I did not drink with food, I ate 1 cup, and I made good food choices.

Tomorrow is my parents thing with the church. I think I will take my camera and hopefully some will turn out. I have looked all over for a top to wear with my black pants. I have not been very successful. Since I have gained weight, nothing nice fits me. I have a couple of maybes that will happen when I get dressed in the morning. I also went tonight and picked up the flowers, and they were supposed to make my moms corsage out of spray roses, and it was regular size roses. I was trying to tell these two men the difference, and they were clueless. My mom doens't like big corsages, I hope this is okay.

I am rambling again........

[Suziecat 379]

Ughhhhhhh, didn't sleep well last night and I have a long day today.

Janie, I love your rambling. Have a great time today. I look forward to seeing the pics. Keep up the great job with the food choices and exercising.

Judy, you feeling better? Hope so.

Getting ready for work and than I have to take sis to a dentist appointment. And tonight is our night to volunteer at the hospital. I'll check in when I get a chance.

Everyone have a great day.

[mdrai 3]

Good Weds Morn, Vi's~~

Another busy day... today I'm presenting @ Career Day! It's challenging to find a way to make "reading" sound exciting! Cuz' in a nutshell, that's what I do! Oh sure, I make it LOOK all glamorous, but to 3rd - 5th graders? + I have to give 4 25-min presentations! :cool2: They are kookoo!! So you know what I'll be doing today... thrilling the young folks...

Then tonight it's cleaning (my mom's coming tomorrow for dd's chorus concert + spend the night) and baking (bake sale @ same concert).

Terri -- I made the sopapilla cheesecake for the fam for yesterday and they LOVED it! What's not to love, right? Sugar, butter, puffy bread! Mmmmm. I'm making 2 for Friday's teachers' lunch, too.

I am spending TOO much time in the kitchen!! Evil place!!

Judy, I hope you're feeling ok!

Laura, I *FINALLY* finished Carson's gift & will mail it out probably tomorrow... is it ok to send it to your house since you're home? (I don't want a repeat of "the nursing pad incident"! lol!)

Have a good day, everyone!!

[TracyK 3]

ow ow ow ow OWWWW!!! lol I don't know how I am going to do it at the gym this morning! I will try!

Judy-hope you are feeling better this morning!

Jane- :cool2: way to go on the stars!

Have a great day ladies!

[Teachlady 3]

Good morning, Violets..

I'm feeling better this morning. Guess my body was worn out from the weekend. I slept til 7 this morning. I'm off to flute rehearsal and then Ethan comes at noon for the day. Choir rehearsal tonight. I'll be glad for Thursday when I have no rehearsals or meetings.

Everyone have a great day. Will catch up with all the posts later.

[kity 2]

Good Morning Violetas~

I went to the gym again! And did 30 min of cardio! I woke up at 4 and pee'd...then went back to sleep thinking about going to work out. Then when the alarm went off, I woke up and reset it for 5:15 and got back in bed. I could not go back to sleep so at 4:40 I was up getting dressed!!! Yeah Me ( I need a star for that story)!

Judy...glad you are feeling better! Yesterday I was pooped out and watched 2 episodes of Daisy of Love...just could not move! Sometimes our body needs extra rest, especially you since you are always on the go.

Tracy...work through the pain sista! Also, change things up. Don't do the same exercises as yesterday!

Michelle...I hope between your TV appearances and speaking engagements you wont forget the little people who knew you when!

Spending 500 bucks today to have my freakin' trees trimmed!:cool2::laugh::scared2: And that is a bargin considering how much others charge.

Have a lovely day! I'll pop in from work since the kids are finishing their state tests today!!! YEAH!