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Quote: Originally Posted by LindsayG I am a scientist with an Environmental Consulting Firm. It's not terribly interesting like some of you gals' jobs sound! It's funny that you said this isn't interesting. As soon I read the first few words I was really interested I'd like to do something like environmental toxicology after grad school.

yay! I'm getting a circle punch these weekend. I haven't nothing to make, but I'm sure I'll find a use for stickers soon!

Pug in a tux http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15820 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15633-2

Quote: Originally Posted by Conster isn't it funny that FI came home last night and was talking about this power90x....he wants it...maybe it will be good for the both of us!!! i see the before and afters and think, cmon....that will never be me!!! crossing my fingers that it will!!! is that your pug in a tux? We are having this party this weekend with the theme of "finer things." I keep photoshopping a picture of a pug in a tux onto different backgrounds for the party. I'll go look for my examples.

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine Morgan the two that Sarah posted on the first page for Ainsleigh and Jackson are for me, Ainsleigh is mine and Jackson Dennis is my nephew. I have seen baby monograms with the date but personally asked Sarah for no date because I wanted to use them for their baby books and also the one with the big A with Ainsleigh up the side of the A is going to be one of three framed monograms for her room. So no date for me...short story long... Very cute. I just checked them out on the front page. Totally makes sense not to have a date. I was thinking of it as a baby announcement that would have the date, weight & length. My friend had a baby Monday & named her Ainsley Elizabeth. I hadn't heard that name until this week. Very pretty. I do like it with as leigh. My middle name is leigh so I'm partial to that spelling. This is the friend who's sunburn I photoshopped out of her wedding picture. Don't know why I'm telling you that, but I figured since I posted so many of her pictures on the forum people "know" her.

You can modify it to suite you. I should have explained this better. Don't do the program the way it is designed if you don't lift already. But, you can do a dvd a few times a week with lighter weights even if you are a not a lifter. I just wouldn't do it 6 days a week at first like the plan has you doing. I only work out 3-4 times a week most weeks. I really don't care to do more. So you can modify this to be easier. Also the really killer part is all the pushups. I don't do that dvd. thats the one that hurt my friends' backs. It's not a bad dvd. I just hate pushups.

You will not be dissapointed. She is great. I booked her husband Erick. I did 2 1/2 hours because my FI hates having his picture taken, I don't have a bridal party, I don't like getting ready pics (I've been a BM enough to know this about myself), we are not having a reception & my budget is tight. Hopefully it's enough time. I know 2 1/2 hours isn't enough for everyone so i put all my reasons.

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Oh and Moragan, I have that denise austin pilates too. I can't handle her talking. I think she may inspire me though because I cuss at her the whole time working out. It's pretty fun. just press mute that's what i do. Activate your abs...breath...MUTE!

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel My calves hurt so bad at work yesterday I was considering taking the elevator but then I feel like a loser because I only have to go up one floor! It's def a good sore, but I still whine about it. haha You don't do kenpo? It reminds me a lot of tae bo. FI and I have fun doing the work outs together. It's great bonding time. I'm not sure what type of yoga it is Kash. This was my first attempt at doing yoga. I was not successful. Apparently I'm not that flexible because it hurt too bad and several moves I couldn't even get myself to bend into. I prefer taebo. There is too much time spent blocking in kempo for me. I prefer to kick. I have so many taebo dvds that I don't do kempo. Mike does it though. I just tried "billy's favorite moves" the other night (taebo). It's so funny. I was doing it with a friend & mike. Mike quickly left the room. He felt too silly with these moves. My friend & i couldn't stop laughing. We really had fun with it, but it is pretty silly.

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira What kind of yoga is it? Like a power yoga? I don't know the types of yoga. By "manly yoga" I meant it's led by a guy in a black tank top that doesn't repeat "relax" all the time. It's something a guy can do & still feel manly. My friend tried to get her husband to do yoga with her for a long time. he had injured his back & needed to improve his core. he wouldn't do it because he thought it was girly. But he does P90x yoga now. One of the routines is plank to downward dog to runners pose to warrior, warrior 1, warrior two, back to downward dog. I don't know much about yoga. Does that give you an idea of what type it is?

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel You do P90X? OMG!! FI and I have been doing it for 6 weeks. He used to lift weights competitively (I think he still holds the world record for his weight class in the dead lift) and he thinks this is the best workout. I just did chest and back today and I thought my arms were so tired I wouldn't be able to wash my hair! We do everything except yoga. We both hate yoga. We bought a pull up bar but I use bands. Plyometrics is the best butt kicker- along with ab ripper x. I'm so happy I have someone to talk to about it besides FI. He loves it and I cry about being sore all the time. I love being sore. It makes me feel good all day knowing I had a great workout. I haven't done the entire yoga one, but I like the yoga in cardio-X. Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva Awesome post. Do you use all the DVDs or do you find yourself using one or two of them the most? I use the legs one, shoulders & arms, cardio x, & ab ripperx the most. I don't work out my chest much. Then I have a few taebo dvds, denise austin pilates, & a mtv pilates dvd I throw in the mix. A friend comes over a few nights to do the videos too. it's great because we can catch up & workout at the same time. Plus we can talk about anything because we aren't in the gym.

Quote: Originally Posted by Rache1124 Amazing work Morgan! I'm jealous!!!!! and feel like a bad destination bride...I keep telling myself I have plenty of time, but I know the weeks will go by fast...you are very inspiring! You don't have to do all this stuff. You could always just email out the info or print it on plain white paper. I'm just having fun learning new things & dabbling in graphic design, photoshop, movie maker, etc. I never intended to do so much for my wedding. I just found I really like getting artistic every now & then.

I have been meaning to post this for months & I keep forgetting. I finally remembered after seeing QuelMoffet post that she just bought them. The are called P90X by beachbody. They are the best workout dvds I've ever done (& I've done a bunch of workout dvds.) I've been lifting weights for 12 years. I never could have imagined there would be a dvd that can give me as good of a leg workout at home as I was getting at the gym with machines. It's actually better than what I was doing at the gym. I noticed more definition after I switched to the dvds. My gym closed down sept 2006. Shortly after a friend told us about these DVDs. I've been doing them since then. Its so great to be able to work out at home. I put the dvds on my portable dvd player so I can watch tv while I workout. There is a countdown clock so you know how much is left. There is a great 15minute ab workout too. We don't have a pull up bar, so we skip that part. But, with just some dumb bells, a dvd player & a chair, you can get an awesome workout. I didn't follow the eating plan, I just do the dvds. Also, the workout plan is really intense. I just do a dvd a few times a week. Our friends strained their back from over doing it (both husband & wife) so if you feel like it's too much, cut back. I like to mix it up with some of my other dvds like taebo & pilates. P90X is not for beginners. There are other programs from the same people that are not as intense. One is called Power 90. I also tried Debbie Siebers Slim in 6 but I didn't like it. The entire plan is 10-15 DVDs of different weight lifint routines, cardio, and yoga. it's a great way to get guys to do yoga because it's like manly yoga. There is also a book that takes you through a diet plan. It's a good diet. I'm totally against fad diets. This isn't like that. I didn't have the book to follow the diet because I bought used DVDs on ebay. P90X® - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Website UPDATE You can modify it to suite you if you are a beginner. I should have explained this better. Don't do the program the way it is designed if you don't lift already. But, you can do a dvd a few times a week with lighter weights even if you are a not a lifter. I just wouldn't do it 6 days a week at first like the plan has you doing. I only work out 3-4 times a week most weeks. I really don't care to do more. So you can modify this to be easier. Also the really killer part is all the pushups. I don't do that dvd. thats the one that hurt my friends' backs. It's not a bad dvd. I just hate pushups. I don't work out as hardcore as the program. But, I still get a lot of use out of these DVDs. UPDATE I just got Turbo Jam from beachbody. its awesome! It's like funky taebo. It's so much fun you don't feel like you are working out. Its a great ab workout too. The music is fun too.

Quote: Originally Posted by QuelMoffett Oh this reminds me! Last night we ordered this "P90X" DVD workout video that supposed to make you really tone. So I'm hangin a picture of Kendra's ass on my wall for inspiration!! I keep forgetting to post a thread about this. I LOVE P90X. You will not be dissapointed. They are the best workout dvds I've ever done (& I've done a bunch.) I've been lifting weights for 12 years. I never could have imagined there would be a dvd that can give me as good of a leg workout at home as i was getting at the gym with machines. It's actually better than what I was doing at the gym. I noticed more definition after i switched to the dvds. My gym closed down sept 2006. Shortly after a friend told us about these DVDs. I've been doing them since then. Its so great to be able to work out at home. i put the dvds on my portable dvd player so i can watch tv while I workout. The host of P90x is so cheesy. it's pretty funny. There is a countdown clock so you know how much is left. There is a great 15 minute ab workout too. We don't have a pull up bar, so we skip that. But, with just some dumb bells, a dvd player & a chair, you can get an awesome workout. No, I don't work for P90X. bring it! (thats what they say ) I didn't follow the eating plan, I just do the dvds. Also, the workout plan is really intense. i just do a dvd a few times a week. Our friends strained their back from over doing it (both husband & wife) so if you feel like it's too much, cut back. I like to mix it up with some of my other dvds like taebo & pilates.

Quote: Originally Posted by Alesha4 I finally just saw the 2-part episode you guys are talking about. Making me even more anxious to do this and confident I made the right decision. Me too. All during that episode I kept thinking I am so happy to be having a DW!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR WOOHOO!! I can't wait - I'd love to do something like this for the baby. Since we're not finding out the sex, we won't know the name until July ... is that enough time? lol It could just say Nugget then I have a cute nugget clip art somewhere. Mike emails me pictures of nuggets sometimes. Would a baby monogram have their birthday? if so, it would have to be a last minute kind of thing. I've actually never seen a baby monogram. Can't wait to see some.

I was going to give my opinion, but it's the same as everyone else's. font- hard to read #1- the best shirts- so cute baby- adorable These are great. With the right text color they will be perfect!

Wow that's a bad review. usually I don't take reviews to seriously because people tend to complain more than necessary when they get upset, but this person had some very specific examples. 2 guests getting turned away! Thats terrible! Any an assistant should not be on the phone. wow! Hopefully this was one particularly overbooked day. Sounds like plenty of people have had great ROR weddings too.

Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 I haven't seen any contracts or anything.... but if you're booking teh Free Wedding Package there is no mention of a photographer. Therefore, we shouldn't have any contract with him... right? I think it's more that he has a contract with the hotel to photograph all their weddings. So if you hire someone else, he gets $150 for lost revenue. Keep fighting this & maybe hotels with change how they do things. Anyone have links to his website? I've like to see his work.

Quote: Originally Posted by Betsy Morgan - Thanks for sharing your templates and everything! You are making it to easy for me NOT to do this! I am going to get on it asap!! Also - just wanted to let you guys know that I ordered my bags from OTC - they are pretty big and I think they were $14.95 for 12 - the material is very thin but I think they will get the job done - and you can't beat the price!! Those would be great for taking down to the pool. I'm still waiting for beach bags to be in stores before I buy anything. I'm hoping to find something good at the dollar store before summer.

Amazon.com: Johnson & Johnson Mini First AID To GO KIT, 2 Packs: Health & Personal Care two for $1.99 on amazon.com. I bet if you search around you can find them that ship to canada. I didn't check if these did.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chiquita Morgan, are all these little first-aid kits available at all Targets? We don't have Target in Canada and I haven't found a cheap canadian substitute yet.. our dollars stores don't seem to have them either.. although I haven't looked in all the ones close to me yet... sooo frustrating. I want cheap first-aid kits too!!! Argh I've heard several people say they found them at target. They are called "johnson & johnson to go." maybe you can find them online.

Quote: Originally Posted by chprfan Morgan they look great...I got mine the other day and noticed a huge spelling error on the front (DUH!) at least I only paid $7 for them...I think I might add the picture in the background on this round and have them reprinted! Love all your projects!! I noticed things i would change about mine, but nothing worth reprinting. Just some spacing, dashes and parenthesis. It's much more obvious in print. I should have run one off on my printer before.

I always see that in etiquette for weddings (not just DW). In all 8 weddings I've been in, i've always paid for my own clothes, hotel, flight, transportation, etc. So even though it's in the books, I don't think people follow that. I don't expect to be paid for when I'm in a wedding. But I do really appreciate the bride making an effort to keep costs down with affordable dresses. And no matching shoes, hair, makeup, nails, etc. All that really adds up. Especially for a professional bridesmaid like myself.

I went to school with this girl. Hopefully she doesn't see these pictures. I think she was just being silly to take them, but they are pretty funny.