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Fry : Funnel Cake

I'm so jealous! My aunt and I have been trying to get into a class for a few months now but the only place that is a reasonable distance from where we live only has classes on Thursday and I work 2-11pm. ( I've heard it's a wonderful workout. So many people we've talked to have said it's a great way to tone up. Good luck and have a blast!

So sorry for your loss, Kristy. It's a terrible struggle to lose anyone, but especially someone so close and in that way. Fi's uncle is currently battling Lukemia as well and we thank God everyday for the time that we still have with him. Love and prayers your way!

I love it! That is the cutest idea ever.

It looks great. I would bet that style would be simple enough for a good hairdresser to duplicate with the additions you mentioned. Can't wait to see what it looks like with your whole wedding look!

texas hold em : Phil Ivey

Shelly, it's great to hear from you so soon! Glad that you are recuperating nicely. Also good to hear that everyone is spoiling you rotten... Take care and get well soon!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsLewis Well I'm ready for a bit of a rumble tomorrow. If Tanya shows up, I'm telling her to buzz off or I'm calling the RNC (police) and if she doesn't, then I'm actually going to call, no joke. The neighbourhood we live in has "neighbourhood watch", and it's just really close knit and everyone kinda looks out for everyone else, so I don't want some crazy bi*ch on my doorstep trying to beat the door down, everyone will think I'm a troublemaker. And I'm ready to cut them out. I'm giving them a couple of days to realize that they're the ones in the wrong, not me, and if they're still giving me guilt trips and telling me I'm a bad person, then they're gone. My sanity can't take it anymore. FMIL just called and I had a complete breakdown on the phone with her. She's seen everything unfold from day one almost three years ago and has been telling me for the past two years that I need to distance myself from them because they're too controlling. She's just absolutely furious and is ready to call them herself, but doesn't want to see the backlash I would get because of it. I'm mostly frustrated because over a week ago when I sent Tanya a message telling her that I'm not talking to Mom and Dad right now, but to let them know I was still alive, just hurt by them, she said "It's not really my business, so I'm not getting in the middle of it." So now that my Mom calls her upset, it's suddenly her business? If I ever put my kids through this, hell, if I ever put my CATS through this, please shoot me! lol I'm going to say it again, you're all angels. I'd have jumped off Signal Hill long ago if it wasn't for everyone here This whole situation is just awful. I'm so sorry you have to go through it. Like you said, your sister wouldn't support you with a simple request to tell your parents you're okay but she'll jump on the bandwagon for them. It sounds as though your parents have manipulated you all very well. It's best that you do what you need to for your own sanity. Honestly, reading through your updates the more you post the more confident you seem in your decision. I know that we only all know one another through this site, but I want you to know that I'm proud of you. You are doing what a lot of people cannot... standing up for yourself. So if your parents haven't said it often enough or at all I'm saying it for them... I AM PROUD OF YOU.

They look beautiful!

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Thoughts and prayers for your friend.... think positive. It's sounds like they are taking the necessary precautions. I'm sure momma and baby will be just fine.

I've been wearing glasses since 2nd grade as well. Well.. actually only until 5th grade. My dad is an optician and got me out of glasses into contacts pretty quickly. He's been pestering me for a while to get my eyes done, but I'm chicken. I have terrible vision (-9.0 right and -8.75 left) so I should be jumping on it, but I haven't yet. My aunt had hers done a couple years ago and loves it. The other thing is the money.... I hate to spend money on myself. It's comforting to hear everyone say that they have no regrets. Maybe it's time to go for that consult.

Okay, so it sounds like you have accomplished more than me. I do have the dress, forgot to mention that. It's hanging in my bedroom in it's garment bag until alteration time. I'm so jealous that you have that many people that have booked. We haven't heard much at all from people. I am assuming most won't be able to make it. Either way, I can't wait!

Woo! It's a good thing fi is still in bed... those pics are HOT HOT HOT! I didn't think it was possible but they look better now than they did when I was a prepubescent school girl! Thanks for posting Jenny! Sounds like you had a great time.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari I got them from Etsy. I need to look up the seller name. They are great! Thanks. I'll see if I can hunt them down.

I'm so jealous! Did you take any pictures?!

Oh my gosh! He is too cute! Congrats on the new addition. Hrmmm, Loki... what goes with Loki.... How about Levi. Or Linus. Luigi? Our cats are Puppy and Penguin. Clearly I was either very confused or very drunk when I named them.

Okay... I've seen the January brides thread and the May brides but where are the March 2009 brides? We're down to the last 6 months and it's time to represent! Where is everyone in the process? Maybe we can start with when and where our DW are and if you are honeymooning somewhere else. What have you done so far? STD's, invitations, flowers, cake, etc. Hiram and I are taking the plunge March 23 at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios in Jamaica. So far we've only booked our time (3pm) and sent out save the dates. Started the wedding website as well. I've looked at the available flower packages and reception options but since we don't know how large a group we'll have yet, we haven't made any final decisions. Where is everyone else in the process?

I agree with everyone else. The person that you need to worry about first and foremost is yourself because no one else is going to. Be your own number 1. If they can't put aside whatever feelings they have towards your fi for the sake of their own child, that is a mistake that they are going to regret someday. It's hard to write people off. I have had trouble with my mother since I was a child, but it's a very different situation. All I can say is that eventually, maybe not even now or soon, but somewhere down the line you are going to make the decision that is best for you and everyone else will realize how wrong they were. Hopefully when this happens you will all be able to make amends and resolve your conflicts, but sometimes people realize their mistakes too late. I hope that this does not happen with your parents. Best of luck. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Alright here's an update on my previous mama drama... We've made a decision about my mother. I kept quiet for about a month festering in my own anxiety about how I should feel about my mom not going to our wedding. Then Hiram and I were at Bob Evans one night having chicken and noodles and I knew he could tell I was bummed. We weren't saying much during our meal and he says, "will you regret your mom not being at our wedding?" The question caught me complete off guard and I answered without thinking and said, "yes." So he proceeds to tell me that he understands why I have concerns about my mom going to the wedding but that he thinks that I will regret it forever if she isn't there and he really thinks that I should encourage her to go. I was shocked to hear him say it knowing his own feelings towards her, but my immediate response was that even if I do want her to go she doesn't have the funds available and would be too stubborn to say that she wants to go anyway. He proceeds to tell me that he earmarked enough of our savings to pay for her to go and knowing how she acts he said I should just call and tell her she's going and not give her an option. And I did. And she said "fantastic!" So Mom is going! She's actually very excited about it now and I've talked it over with her sister who she will be traveling with and my aunt promised me that she will make sure that my mom will not cause any raucous at our wedding! I'm very relieved now that I know that both my parents and Hiram's parents will be going to the wedding. I can't lie, a part of me is still very worried about how she will behave after a few too many drinks, but I know now that there will be friends and family there who will keep her in check so that I can enjoy myself. Now we have six months to go and everything is starting to settle into place. Thanks everyone for your support when I was ranting a couple months ago. It's very comforting to get those things off my chest to a group of people who I know won't criticize me for having normal emotions. You are all so great! Thank you!

Quote: Originally Posted by JoLo908 HAHA! As soon as I read Gage, I thought of the kid from pet cemetery! How random! Then I read on to see you wrote that... why do we just associate that name with that movie? I don't think we all think of say, The Shining, when you hear the name Johnny lol... Really! It's not fair. Such a cute name to be wasted on a killer kid.

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Hahahahaha! I love it. Just sent it to Fi.

It's kind of a DIY method but we had to use this years ago with my cat, Madonna, when she had a bladder infection... take a squirt bottle and put just a couple drops of tea tree oil in it. Spray it around the areas the kitty has gone in or areas that may he or she may be attracted to. A few drops are very mild and won't harm your carpet/upholstery, but kitty's nose will lead her to the correct place to do her business if everything else smells like vapo rub. Our vet had recommended it as a mild way to get Mad back to the box and it really worked very well. I use the same method now to keep Puppy and Penguin from scratching the carpet/furniture, etc.

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