Christine

oh Tammy she is so cute, and she really does look so cuddly. Ahh I miss that puppy smell, just not the potty training. Have fun and enjoy having a little girl around again.

Sarah, (Sassygirl) actually did evites for her wedding, they also have save the dates on evite, what about doing that?

We have neighbors who do it really early too, I think anytime after 8 is fine. When its hot outside you have to do it when its the coolest possible.

here are some pics from MSN...not sure if they are the same as the ABC news ones. Jenna Bush and Henry Hager tie the knot she looked really pretty, very simple but elegant dress. What the heck did Barbara have on her head though?

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha Actually my students have ruined a lot of names for me....There are a lot of names I like that were the names of my monster students and I could never give them a name that reminds me of a monster student. Wierd, I know! Martha, this is totally my issue too, which is why I wasn't too worried about Will picking out names, I have so many names that I have liked and then get some awful student or some annoying student with that name.

oh thanks girls for the compliments on our little girls name, it was all my hubby, he picked out both boy and girl names when we first started dating and getting serious, I only get say over middle names-he's so funny about it, but luckily I liked the names he picked otherwise I would have had to overpower him.

oh Alyssa I am so incredibly sorry, I know its a blessing in a way but also incredibly sad and hard to go through-the thing that got me through my aunt's death was truly remembering the happy moments.

Quote: Originally Posted by NHPT i love ainsleigh.........my husband totally loved that character on west wing! that's where he got it from, which is funny because my hubby is very very liberal and she was the only republican main character, but I guess her hottness takes away from her conservative nature...

that's what my mom asked me, I think she could go by Leigh, but I think it all depends on her personality. I was named Christine so I could have tons of nicknames and never went by anything else so I figure I will stick with Ainsleigh until something just sorta comes about-if it ever does.

oh I always liked Ainsleigh, I just hope she doesn't spend a lifetime correcting people since its such a different name.

President's daughter Jenna married Wedding, gown reflected her preference for the elegant over the grandiose President's daughter Jenna married - The White House - MSNBC.com MSNBC staff and news service reports updated 5:44 p.m. ET, Sat., May. 10, 2008 CRAWFORD, Texas - Jenna Bush and Henry Hager said "I do" Saturday at President Bush's ranch in Crawford, in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends. Jenna, 26, wore an Oscar de la Renta gown — organza, sheer fabric, embroidery with matte beading. Her earrings: 18-carat white gold and platinum, chain-framed minted iced quartz teardrops. The ring: Platinum with a round diamond from the groom's maternal great grandmother. The diamond is flanked by sapphires. The president and the bride picked "You Are So Beautiful" for their father-daughter dance, according to band leader Tyrone Smith of Nashville, Tenn. Smith and his 10-piece party band, The Tyrone Smith Revue, was asked to do "Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes" by Taj Mahal for the newlyweds' first dance. Smith, who witnessed the wedding ceremony, said afterward the groom was dressed in a dark blue suit with powder-blue tie and the bride wore a "very simple and elegant" white dress, but did not wear a veil. Smith said Jenna Bush's paternal grandparents, President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, spoke during the wedding, though he could not hear their comments. "The wedding details will be reported on for generations, influencing both present-day and future brides-to-be," says Millie Martin Bratten, editor-in-chief of BRIDES magazine and student of first family weddings. Maid of honor Jenna's twin sister, Barbara, was maid of honor and 14 other women were part of the "house party." Barbara Bush wore wear a long, moonstone blue dress with a low-cut back. The women in the "house party" were in seven different styles of knee-length dresses in seven different colors that match the palate of Texas wildflowers — blues, greens, lavenders and pinky reds. The best man was the groom's brother, John "Jack" Hager. Also part of the "house party" were 14 ushers, who walked with the 14 women down the aisle to their seats, but did not participate in the ceremony. More than 200 family and friends converged here for the nuptials on the 1,600-acre ranch where a tent was erected for the post-ceremony dinner and dancing. The ceremony began about a half hour or so before sunset. The couple married at a cross, made of beige-colored Texas limestone, that was erected near the ranch's man-made lake. It will serve as the altar and a landmark at the ranch for years to come. Festivities began Friday with a bridal lunch, rehearsal dinner and "Texas-sized celebration" in Salado, a tiny tourist village, which used to be a stagecoach stop, more than an hour's drive south of Crawford. Jenna and her sister and mother were in Salado all day and the president arrived in the evening by motorcade. The rehearsal dinner for about 100 people was hosted by the parents of the groom, who turned 30 on Friday. Hager's father, John Hager, is the chairman of the Virginia Republican Party and is former lieutenant governor of Virginia and former U.S. assistant secretary of education. The rehearsal dinner crowd, including the president, then walked down a street in Salado with the Belton High School Marching Band from Belton, Texas, to a "Texas-sized celebration" at another establishment. All the wedding guests were invited to this event. They were entertained by the five-member Duke Merrick Band from Charlottesville, Va., which performed classic Texas songs and original pieces by Merrick, a relative of the Hager family. The groom's family also hosted a barbecue lunch Saturday in Salado ahead of the wedding. Why did they pick the ranch? Away from the glare of television cameras that have beamed other first family weddings into American living rooms, Jenna's outdoor wedding at the ranch reflects her family's penchant for privacy and her preference for the casual over grandiose. Even without the prying eyes of strangers, Jenna's marriage to her longtime boyfriend Henry Hager will make presidential history. It will be remembered as an upbeat moment of Bush's two-term presidency beset by terrorism, war and the nation's current limp economy. "This is a joyous occasion for our family, as we celebrate the happy life ahead of her and her husband, Henry," Bush said in his Saturday radio address. "It's also a special time for Laura who this Mother's Day weekend will watch a young woman we raised together walk down the aisle." Jenna is the 22nd child of a president to get married while their father was in the Oval Office. Their ceremonies have ranged from Tricia Nixon's extravagant wedding broadcast live from the Rose Garden in 1971 to the 1992 Camp David wedding of Jenna's aunt, Dorothy Koch. That one was kept so secret that the press didn't find out about it until it was over. "All of them are different. This one really reflects the personality of both Jenna and the George W. Bush family," said Doug Wead, a former aide to President George H.W. Bush and author of a book on presidents' kin. "If they'd have gone on TV, the wedding would have been shown all over the world and Jenna Bush would have been an international celebrity — and she would have been a target. They're preparing the transition to private life and they're not particularly interested in seeing Jenna Bush become a huge celebrity." Groom's story Henry Hager met Jenna during her father's 2004 re-election campaign. He graduated from Wake Forest University and worked as an aide to Bush's former top political adviser Karl Rove. He is set to receive a master's degree in business administration later this month from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Between February 2005 and January 2006, he was an economic policy aide in the office of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and regularly briefed the secretary on economic data. "He was widely regarded as a super star," said Ann Marie Hauser, press secretary at Commerce. The couple is rumored to be honeymooning in Europe, although the White House would not comment. After that, they plan to live in a two-bedroom, two-bath town house on the south side of Baltimore. She plans to return to teaching and he will work for Constellation Energy, a power supplier based in Maryland. This is big doings for Crawford, home to about 700 central Texans. They likely will not get a glimpse of the bride and groom, but the couple's photo is plastered across coffee mugs, mouse pads, key rings and other Western White House trinkets for sale at a few stores along the main drag. A rusty, metal sculpture of an angel, a gift to Crawford after Bush's re-election, is adorned with a veil and a bouquet of white flowers for the occasion. A white and red banner above a storefront offers congratulations to the couple. Few if any Crawford residents have been invited, but they say they don't feel snubbed. They respect the first family's desire for privacy. "That's exactly why she's not having it at the White House," said Jo Staton, who sells wares at The Red Bull souvenir shop and gallery. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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I love the name Elizabeth but my Hubby was really set on Ainsleigh, how funny that I love all the popular names.

Emily, Jacob most popular baby names Only one name — Elizabeth — is new to the top-10 list, agency says Emily, Jacob most popular baby names - Kids and parenting - MSNBC.com The Associated Press updated 2:17 p.m. ET, Sat., May. 10, 2008 WASHINGTON - Emily again topped the list of most popular baby girl names last year, registering as No. 1 for the 12th straight time. Jacob led among names for boys for the ninth year in a row. New parents didn't stray far from past habits in 2007 when naming their babies. Only one name — Elizabeth — is new to the top-10 list, returning after a two-year absence. Samantha, which previously ranked 10th, dropped to No. 12, according to the latest list released Saturday by the Social Security Administration. Biblical names continued to dominate the boys' list. Besides Jacob, other top picks for boys were Michael, Joshua and Matthew. For girls, Isabella, Emma and Ava came after Emily, which has been the most popular female name since 1996. Rounding out the top 10 for girls, in order, were Madison, Sophia, Olivia, Abigail, Hannah and Elizabeth. The list for boys also includes Ethan, Daniel, Christopher, Anthony, William and Andrew. Name experts have said the staying power of the top names may have something to do with appealing to multiple ethnic or religious groups and having no widespread negative connotations. Emily also has literary associations, including Emily Dickinson, evoking images of a woman who is both beautiful and smart, professors say. Twin picks For male twins, parents were most likely to combine Jacob with Joshua, Matthew with Michael and Daniel with David. The most popular combination for female twins was Ella and Emma. Also popular in 2007 were names for girls that were based on spiritual and philosophical concepts. Rising to No. 31 was Nevaeh, or "heaven" spelled backwards; it previously ranked 43rd. Also represented in 2007 were Destiny at 41; Trinity at 72; Serenity at 126; Harmony at 315 and Miracle at 461. Cutting against the trend was Armani at 971. Parents were less likely to name their sons based on spiritual concepts, although the 2007 list includes Sincere at 622 and Messiah at 723. Social Security began compiling the name lists in 1997. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24555714>1=43001/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSN Privacy . Legal © 2008 MSNBC.com

Happy Mommy's Day! Have a nice relaxing day ladies!

I am so excited I really thought with the writers strike this show was gone for good, but guess what, Lifetime is bringing it back. Army Wives | myLifetime.com So set your DVR's for June 8th at 10pm.

oh sweetie, I changed my mind about my gown several times and honestly my hubby didn't care what I was wearing, once I started walking down the aisle and saw his face we couldn't stop staring at each other but neither of us cared about what the other was wearing, I honestly have never been so in love as the moments when we promised to love each other forever. Your FI loves you and knows what you look like in many different outfits he doesn't care about how fancy a dress is, as long as it gets you down the aisle to say i do

Quote: Originally Posted by Jespo How did you get in touch with Sprouille? I requested a quote 2 days ago by email & nothing back. What did she tell you per invitation? Did you find out if she does passports also? Jennifer Just like Amy said, Sarah is also a nurse and works long shifts typically a few days in a row, she will get back to you soon.

well that freakin stinks, I can't imagine. Can you get some ear plugs?

she has had to find a dr that is willing to deliver her anymore because she has had a few c-sections and while they do seem really well adjusted I think enough is enough right, I mean wow that is crazy. I am hating just having one and I really don't know if I will want to do this again

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl wow i missed this too. that completely sucks, but just remember this, at least you are renting and not owning, or you'd have to take care of it yourselves! also, it might be an old wives tale, but i thought if you're preggo you're not supposed to take baths cause it makes the baby too hot?? not sure if that is tru or not, but i always believed it cause it thought it sounds right. I think that is just spas and the bath water can't be too hot, but its more in the first trimester. I was told I should take baths for my backs. Also think about all those women who have water births. My yoga teacher (who is a doula) tells us as long as our water hasn't broken while we are contracting to take a bath before we go the hospital.

here are two threads that explains it all http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t5079 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6595 let me know if that helps.

Shel, you look great in your pics, the water and the beach looks great there...hmm I will keep it in mind for future vacations.

holy cuteness! Tammy they are adorable and have obviously been through a hard time, I am sure they will find homes soon and you won't have them for too long.

oh yes the lovely side effects of pregnancy

oh Courtney I am so excited for you! and Leigh if you see this, hurry with at least a few pictures for us!!!