A10CalGal

Hi Shawna! Welcome to the forum

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA I can't believe none of you are jumping on the Autograph Fiesta Donkey bandwagon!!!! Who doesn't want 5 stuffed donkey's on a shelf? AUTOGRAPH FIESTA DONKEY I still can't believe I have these in my house and will be using them in the wedding. Not normal. You are so awesome Kate. "Autograph Fiesta Donkey" - just saying that is fun.

Jamy - well, you do have great boobs, but I don't know why that would make your hubby smell the JD - thats just weird lol!

I cooked for a cheerleader, cuz that's how I roll! (too fun) And my husband stole an easter egg cuz he's a pimp & you're jealous. Sweet!

So pretty Sarah!! OK, I love the one where your hubby is lifting you up like a dainty little princess.. I'm jealous!

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak And also, on that note---- in addition to PaulaV remembering people's events--- she also has designed tattoos for brides on here Really? How did I miss that? Hmmmm....I have a tattoo that needs a little sprucing up - I wonder if she could help?

This is hard because I feel as if I've been absent for the last month...but, here I go... BTB - I have 2 nominations: Maria (MikkiStreak) cuz she's just a bad ass chick & I like her style. And Andrea because she's super sweet (and super sexy), she's about to get married and has been super active on the forum & I'm gonna be at her wedding!!! (hey, Andrea, I guess I think you are super, lol) Newlywed - I also nominate the super couple Senor y Senora Lambert...what can I say - you guys are super too

Quote: Originally Posted by DREA14369 thank you so much Ladies... oh P.s we consimated (sp?) the marriage in the woman's bathroom at the bar LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.... SHUT UP! You guys are total animals. I love it. Congrats girlie - see you really soon!!!

Thanks Sarah! I don't know if I'll sip Bacardi, but I'll def sip some Grey Goose like it's my birthday - good enough??

Quote: Originally Posted by akh right. me too, Christa! i've turned 25 a few times now! here's to lots o' fun on your birthday ... and maybe even some fun w/chair ties!? Hmmm, sadly, I left the chair ties behind in Cabo...maybe I will bring some scarves with me tonight just in case! So - what am I doing for my birthday you ask? I actually made plans! Woot! My hubby is out of town so I figured I better do SOMETHING. I've rounded up a few girlfriends & my mom & rented a limo to take us to a lavish dinner in Monterey! Woo hoo - I've never been in a limo. So pretty much we're gonna have a bunch of drinks, have a fantastic dinner, maybe catch a little live music & then cruise home in the limo (where I'm sure we will continue to take advantage of the complimentary full bar!)

Pace yourself girl, I don't want you to over do it. That's a lot to fit in to one day

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birrrthdayyy to Chriiiistaaaa Happy birthday to you Be glad I am singing to you in writing, because the real thing is truly unpleasent!!!LOL Lovely! Thank you Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Go shorty, it's your birthday, We're gonna party like it's your birthday Go shorty, it's your birthday, And you know we don't give a F@#$ cuz it's your birthday! Okay that was my profanity laced rap for the year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you have an amazing birthday and many more! So loving that you did that for me Glenda - I love that song! Especially on my birthday mutha luva!! I heart you ladies!

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyV Today is Christa's (A10CALGAL) birthday!! Happy 25th birthday, my friend! .... Thanks ladies! And, Courtney - you are exactly right - I am 25 today!

Kelly - OMG, those are so wonderful! Seriously , that is the most personal, loving. amazing thing I've ever seen.

Dang you are brave changing things up like that! I'm certain you will fabulous no matter whatl

Great to hear!

Ugh, coccidia! I've gone thru this with both cats and dogs. It is highly contagious. Poor boy. It involves lots of diarhea and it's no fun. I will pray for Jack to get thru all of this stuff. That breeder better get all her dogs to the vet - they will all have the same thing. GRRR.

Senor Lambert - that was a most amazing telling of your wedding day! I love your perspective! I love the surprise dinner! You guys are so amazing!! I wish my hubby would write a post like this.....

Ok, I'm super late on this, but I just wanted to throw my experience out there. I thought I would be a "walk alone" bride because both my father & my grand father are no longer with us, and any of my male family members that I would have liked to walk with me didn't come to the wedding. So I was going to walk solo, and totally didn't think it would be a big deal. Holy crap, a day or two before the wedding I realized that I was petrified of walking by myself! Which is totally not me - but the wedding me disagreed. Anyway, my youngest step son Jonathan offered to walk with me & I found it to be very comforting & special. With all that said - meeting your FI at the altar is the way to go - definitely no arguement there. But maybe is there SOMEONE that can be on standby for you if you need them??

Talk about a sticky situation!! I think the no kids situation definitely becomes more difficult with a destination wedding - because people have to decide whether to just go to the wedding & leave the kids home, or to take the whole fam & trust an unknown baby sitter. It sounds like you've already arranged for baby sitting at the venue - right? In my experience, the younger the children, then more difficult it is for mommies to want to leave them. It's just the way it is. My best friend in the world did not come to our wedding because she has a 2 year old and a 4 month old & just couldn't see it working out - so she made the decision that was best for her & I respected it. I think you've just gotta let people do what they are going to do. I wouldn't indulge the desire to debate them over it. **Note - I did not have a "no kids" policy - I would have welcomed any of my friends children to the wedding.

I hope you see a brighter eyed puppy today!

How awful! It sounds like you got him into the vet in time. We've all got our fingers & toes crossed for your puppy - poor little guy. And that breeder! Jamie already said it...talk about bad kharma!

Michelle - I'm glad to see you've gained some excellent perspective since your post from all the lovely ladies here. This whole issue is pretty much an intregal part of planning a DW...I think every single one of us that is now married can relate. And it's really hard to let it go, but save your sanity & try to set the whole thing free. Those that make it to your wedding are the ones that were meant to be there. And, really, it is all about celebrating the start of you new life w/your hubby!! Good luck on maintaining this new perspective!!

Ugh Jamie! You need a doctor that will listen to this entire history. This is crazy! It def sounds like it's still related to the whole wisdom tooth thing - don't you think? Did you go back to the dentist who originally spotted the problem?? I think you should at least call them. And, I really hope you don't have mono!!

Well, I would say if you have any degree of un-sureness, to postpone signing the contract. If you want to explore other options, pre-contract is the time! I don't know much about the particular area, but I'm sure some of the other ladies can help you out. did you do a site visit??