Jacqueline

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride This is what I made for James one time: You know when singers' records go platinum or gold and their label gives them a framed copy of their record with a picture? Well I made something similar to that. I bought a large poster frame from Michael's and I just used black construction paper for the background. Then I bought CD's that had songs that meant something to us and I literally just used scotch tape to stick the actual CD onto the black construction paper. I printed lyrics from our favorite song and put it in the middle. I think I had about 4 CD's lined up in a row and then I put the lyrics on a nice sheet of paper in the middle. On the corners I cut pieces of the CD booklet and pasted it on to make it look more decorative. James loved it and a lot of guys have told me they like it too. I tried not to make it too "sappy" so I picked more "manly" songs. LOL. That's a really cute idea and I never heard of that before! Geez at this rate I'm going to dedicate one room in our house as "Our" room and hang all this sh*t up! hahaha

Quote: Originally Posted by carly Yeah, I did a shadow box gift for my sister ex hubbie before, for the birth of their frist child (the famous Bronwen! hahaha) and it was realllly cute. What are you doing this weekend, Quel? I could help you with something if you want. Well if I do anything at all, maybe Fri night? Sat we are going to shore to eat and head to comedy show. So I gotta go out TONIGHT to print pix, and get the frame and do it, some how some where- without freak boy up my a**. He might go to shore Fri (I'm going Sat regardless) so that might work. Let me know.

Quote: Originally Posted by carly Jac - I like the collage idea too. Matt loves my calendar that I did for him last year and I loved doing it, but it took a looooong time, since i scrapped the whole thing and put alot of effort into it. You should do that for him next year, but give yourself a month or so. You can order collages online too, from like kodakgallery. Then it is 12 photos (or whatever) on one print and you don't need the special frame. Although if Joe wants a collage frame, I think that would work and fill it with pictures of you guys, and Sheeba and his family and your family. I think it's a great idea. I am def going to make the calendar, it was so cute. Maybe v-day I can make him that. I love doing things like this so this give me a reason too, ya know?

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari I like the idea of a collage. We have one up in our house, so I don't feel that it is vain. LOL! I say go for it! Oh, also I made another collage and put it in a shadow box. In the box I have pics of us from New Years in NYC, along with 2007 glasses and the room key. It is a cute memento. Oh thats SUCH a cute idea you did with the shadow box!!! I love it. I will have to remember that one!!!!

It looks great on you!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by FelicityEve Oh, NO! thats (the pic) is the cute little dog, that only eats things meant for dogs. The "home wrecker" is a whole other story! Oh no, that is terrible ( I would speak to a trainer and see what is the best way to help him stop that. I'm sure too, that the people on here will suggest some good ideas. I never had dogs that did that too often, but that has def got to be a PITA. Yikes, so sorry! I hope he stops, so you all can be happy!

GOSH DANG IT! i cant see ( my work SUX! i will def take a look when im at a diff computer, i am sure it is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by FelicityEve So i'm in the computer room, catching up on unread posts, and I hear something "funny" in the living room...well...my big frickin jerk dog, is eating the couch!! just tore a big hole in the arm and is eating it....what an asshole! Its not like there isn't a GIGANTIC basket of toys two feet away...GRRR!!! I can't have anything nice! blahha you said "my big fricken jerk dog", thats hysterical. im sorry your so pissed right now, but from the looks of that photo you have of him he looks like a "tiny fricken adorable dog" and i wouldnt be able to yell at him ( im sorry about your couch, that REALLYYYY sux a**.

Eg; walmart, staples, target, etc? I want to take my memory stick to have photos printed. Where is the best spot to do this? I went to CVS one time and didn't like the machine, haha

Happy Thursday! This Mon. is our 2 year anniversary. We're going to either Carmine's or PF Chang's to celebrate it. We said no gifts but of course I want too make him something special. For our 1 year, I made him a coffee mug, I had all of our "first's" times together on there, small icons if you will ;o) Eg: our first date was the Phillies game so I had a Philly icon on there, our first vaca together was in Mexico at Adventura Spa, so I had their logo on their, first movie title, first dance title, etc. You get the idea. It was cute and I wanted to continue the personalized gifts. I am such a procrastinator though and now I am turning to you guys for help! Here was one idea I thought of- he has been saying he wants to get a collage frame, so I was going to do that, and just put our pix in there, and in one picture spot, put a nice quote from a "happy anniversary" card or something in there. I wanted to make a cute calendar (Carly like the one u made Matt) but now I just don't have them time. Does anyone have any cute quick ideas? Is a collage frame vain, putting a whole collage of pix of us on wall, hahaha.

AW that is so great! Congratulations, I hope all goes well!!!!! Keep us informed with all the baby names you have picked out, etc etc etc!

Gr8 pictures, you 2 look so happy! I love your dress, you looked gorgeous. Can't wait to see the pro pix!

awwwwwwwwww what a cutie! joe's mushy like that too, so im glad for that. its a nice feeling ;o)

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 I have some peacock feathers if you need some. Let me know Oh for sure! Shoot me a PM with details, thx K!

That is funny! It's gotta be b/c I'm using them now, ya know. I saw plates that had them and I freaked out! hahhaha I want them.

I'm incorping peacock feathers into my wedding. Not over load, but I def love them and want the colors. So is it b/c I'm using peacock feathers in my flowers that I'm seeing them everywhere now, or were they always around like this? (Kinda like when you get a new car, you see the car EVERYWHERE after that, but of course they were always there, u just didnt notice) I've def seen cock feather's (BLAHAHAHHAH) around before but I feel like they're out there more these days. I went to the mall and I swear, peacock shirts, plates, ear rings, etc are everywhere. I'm kinda hoping I'm wrong too about them just becoming popular, b/c I don't want my wedding to be "trendy", kwim??

I'm not sure on the proper etiquette on this. but i would think that you can still have a shower even if you're having a dw, b/c you are still getting married and starting a life together, kwim?? and if you want a party after you are home, have an ahr. i see nothing wrong with it ;o)

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel I have no advice though. I just begrudgingly handle the pain and don't do anything to help myself. I'm stupid like that. thats normally what i do, but b/c i swear nothing works and it's in our heads. last night i took three asprin, didnt work. today, same thing. and i almost called outta work today cuz of it. joe looks at me like im just being a baby but you ALL know my pain. men will just never get it. i just want an epidural shot. that should pretty much do it i think...just numb me from my waste down and im co!

I have heard about this and often wondered about it. It would be fun, and neat to try I think. I bet you Sheeba (dog) would tell Dawn that she hates my cats and thats why she corners them and sometimes don't let them out of the bathroom. I'm gonna see if Joe wants to do this! hahahah thanks for the info.

I will try everything you have suggested until I find what works for me!! I also didn't realize caffeine was bad, yikes. I always am drinking coffee. I did this AM too. Thanks ladies, for your advice. ((

In your opinion, what is the best way to help menstrual cramps? I've tried everything- Tylonol, Advil, those heating packs, etc etc and I swear none of it works and it's all in our heads. lol Ah the joys of being a woman Last night it literally felt like someone was stabbing my lower belly Today is alil better but COME ON, wtf.

congrats and welcome to the forum, you will find lots of help here!! have fun!

I persoanlly wouldn't care but I would see what her thoughts are, and go from there. To me, I enjoyed looking for the BM dresses, picking colors, etc, making it all unique to fit my personality is the fun part of planning. But if you loved the dresses, I say go for it, there are no rules! Good luck, keep us posted!

CONGRATS! I know it will be great! Can't wait to see pix pix and more PIX!

OHHH how fun, I love camping!!!!! Have so much fun and be safe! Send pix when you get back!