Daily Ooo's Wed Aug 10

[hondachicc]

Hi O Family!!!


It's POURING RAIN here today...and looks like it's going to be ALL day from the weather radar this morning....so much for our outdoor plans today!!

Well today is a special day!! Our Little Princess Jaiden is 1 yo today!!

It's hard to believe she is already one!!! Her party is Saturday...but I am going to run to the grocery store in a bit and pick up some cupcakes...Traci said they were coming over sometime today...so I will surprise her!! and Cameran and Jesse will love it too....who doesn't love cupcakes??!!

Hope everyone has a GREAT day today!! (((HUGS)) to all!!

 

[hondachicc]

Well some quick personals

ME....((((((HUGS))))))) I am so sorry about your sweet doggie!! I know they are members of the family too!!

Andrea.....Yikes...I hope the effects of the meds wear off soon!! but what a good man your MG is!!! (((HUGS)))

Hi Merkee!!

Ona....hope your meeting goes well...guess not being prepared is our fault!! leaving all that love in gallery is a priority!!! HEHEHEE!!!

Dawn....sorry about your preacher passing!! (((HUGS))) and sorry your too are in a funk....but I just know we are all headed for a better day!!! Oh and don't you know I would keep your little DAVY too!!!!

NeeNee....I am with Dawn...wish I could be a little more disciplined!!! I find myself on here way too much some days!!! But soon that will have to stop...I will have a new baby to care for...and possilby two!! so my hands will be full!!

Clara....yeah...I do have some "down" days once in a while!!! Yay for having your babies back with you!!! and I think it's awesome about you leading the helping hands church ministry!! You are a great person to do this!! Especially with the reistance from your DH...is that any better??

Sally...well you schedule is as packed as ever!! and you crack me up about cleaning before the maids come...but honestly...if I had maids...I would have the house spotless before they came....can't stand for anyone to see my dirt!!! LOL!!!!

Sandra...How are the kiddos today?? all well I hope and good luck with the first day of school!!

Hi Kat!!

Chris...if you do get to read this...hope you are having a blast!!

Hi to anyone else who pops in!!

 

[dabittymama]

Goooooood morning O's. I've got some coffee and some chocolate, chocolate chip muffins so grab some and start your day on a good note . I am dragging this morning b/c my sweet lil boy decided he wanted to eat all night. I was asleep on the couch when Kalin woke up and she told me "don't worry mama you just rest and I'll watch George, did daddy get your cup of black". Gotta love that little girl. We are meeting a friend at the beach in a few hours so I've got to get a packing.

So funny, yesterday I tried to do a little photo shoot with the kids and my new camera. I went to the fabric store and got the girls each a cloth flower to match some really cute tutus my dad got them. In the end I got some GREAT pictures of Chase and some pictures of the girls fighting over the flowers...though Sadie has a great pouty face. At least she didn't bite Kalin again!

Have a great day everyone!!!

 

[snappy2003]

Woohoo!!! Happy Hump Day all . Gotta love Wednesdays!!

Here's the latest on Davy...sooo I try to let him out of 'our' room most nights to run around the living room. Well....that's gotta stop cause of our couch. S-he can get up under it even with his fat little bunny butt...just flattens out and squeezes under. It has recliners so there's plenty of room under there and he gets in the lining of fabric that bends when the recliner is out. It's next to impossible to get him out then which is fine with him!

Jos-morning! Sorry for the lack of good rest last night, that's soooo cute about Kalin and thoughtful . LOL about the photoshoot, I bet you got some good photos anyway .

LindaW-I wish I were there to party with you and the kiddies. Happy Birthday Jaiden!!!

Big, big, big (((((hugs))))) and love to all of my precious O-fam! TTYL

 

[LindaPete]

Super foggy here again. visibility is 1/3 of a mile or less!
Life has been super busy. We got home from our disaster called a vacation and got crazy busy right away. I'm playing Designer Survivor so had just a little bit of time to get my contribution completed for our survivor team.
The lawn needed to be mowed - of course! The garden needed to have the weeds tilled down. My MIL came on Thursday and she and I canned 24 pints of pickled beets. She and my FIL really like them. No one here other than me will eat them so their pantry will be full!
We are gearing up for school to start. Yesterday was new student registration, we had 18 new kids come in and do paperwork! Students pick up their schedules tomorrow, freshmen orientation and schedule pick up is Monday. This past weekend my students and I helped to sponsor an old fashioned threshing show. Basically history in action, a huge working display of farming technology from the past. Fun and interesting but dusty and sweaty. I've spent the last two days at school trying to get things put away in my classroom! Now I'm tired!
We have two county fairs back to back so I'll spend a lot of time there in the next two weeks. My daughters have a sheep show today that I need to run in for.
I'm playing designer survivor. Our team just completed our reward challenge. Our task was to create a vintage fall paper pack. It's available for free for a limited time. We also need votes to win the reward challenge. You could help out by clicking here , then clicking the "vote for favorite link" and clicking on "Autumn Afternoon" The site will also give you info on how to dl all the free paper packs. Our main challenge is due Thursday night and it's amazing! I'll let you know where to snag it when we get it posted! You can always check my blog for more info. Thanks for voting!

Linda W - happy birthday to Jaden! Sorry you've got rainy weather today but cupcakes sound like a great distraction! Have fun!

Jos - can't wait to see the pics you took, sounds like it was fun!

Everyone else that pops in - have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[LindaPete]

Dawn - we were posting at the same time! I just love your Davy stories! Reminds me of last winter when we had the sick dog in the house! Never a dull moment!

 

[mei74]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all of your kind words about Simon. Think of us tomorrow. My DH and I are taking off from work and going to the vet. Heavy sigh...

On a funny note, my little guy has discovered how to boogie. There is a singer that comes to his daycare about once a month, and one of the songs has "Boogie" in it so he's been jumping around the house shouting, "I want to BOOGIE." LOL. It's hilarious - I must get it on video.

Hi Linda! Good luck with Designer Survivor.

Jos - ooh, new camera! I must've missed that. What kind did you get?

Hey Dawn - happy humpday!

Linda - Happy BDAY to Jaiden!! Enjoy the celebrating.

Have a fab day!

 

[t_a_l_i]

Good morning ladies. Long time ... no post.

We have had a busy summer. Not a single weekend to just hang around the house, and most days we either have speech therapy or a grocery trip or library trip or something else going on.

We leave for vacation on Sunday, I am making packing lists like crazy. Not so much vacation ... but more of a change of location. With 3 kids under 5 it isn't exactly relaxing. But, it will be fun.

Jacob has an ear infection and we are trying to clear that up before we leave.

I miss everyone!

 

[katg1006]

Hi *quick waves* DS has decided that I may not go near computer today *LOL* So I will have to be fast

LindaW - Yeah Happy Birthday Jaiden!

Jos - ohhhh coffee & muffins!!! Love you Oh my what an adorable story about the photo shoot! I think that sounds like the perfect layout "The photo shoot that wasn't" Can't wait to see the photos

Dawn - Tooo Funny Davy Cracks me up!!! That is another fabulous layout Idea..."Davy's great Escape" *LOL*

LindaP - That sounds Fab - good luck!!!!

Me - (((Hugs))) Awww sweetie my heart is breaking for you all! Will be sending you love tomorrow Hahahaha that is soooo cute about the Boogie...again another adorable layout there!!!!

I know I know....my scrapping obsession is showing! I am seeing layouts in everything *LOL* Sooooooo have to get myself together

We have no plans today...no football practice - nothing on the agenda. Sadly it looks like it is going to rain so that also means no pool. Nick and I will need to think of something to do today Have a fab one ladies

 

[katg1006]

Hi Tali (((hugs))) I miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am keeping up on FB though...the kids are soooooo adorable! Am loving all your layouts

 

[neetdesigner]

Good morning O family!

Today is starting off as a GREAT day! Although, i am a little overwhelmed that I won't get all my tasks done. But, I will just work through my list one by one and see what I can accomplish in order of priority.......

So....I already did a 2 mile walk with DD. Woohoo! Get out there fellow Healthy O's....you can do it! We also registered last night for THREE 5K runs before the end of the year. I am so pumped! This really gives me some motivation as I have a foreseeable goal to meet. Our first one is Sept 12th! DD says I have to run at least 1 mile in it. DD and DH will run the full 5K cuz they like to run and I don't....... We are going to try to do one per month. I think that will really help keep me going so I can be ready for a one week va-k in Cabo in March! DH and I are going with our BFF's. CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!

So, today on the agenda is some scrapping for my CT's and then I have to write my first article for The Artisan Notebook. I will have a monthly column titled, "Organize U" all about organizing your digital scrapbook schtuff! I am super excited but, have a lot of work to do before my submission deadline! Don't worry...I will remind you so you can check it out when it releases in September....:razz:

Mary Ellen - I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I don't know how I am going to cope when that inevitable day comes for my babies. {{HUGS}}

Andrea - SUSHI! Oh....I am so jealous!!! Hope you feel better soon sweetie!

Dawn - You are so funny! Only $$ woes can make us excited that we have health issues to focus on instead! I know what you mean about $$ tho....I have been incredibly stressed over it lately. I just have to try and focus on something else and know that I can only do so much with the money we have......

I had to get myself under control. I love being a SAHM and it was getting to the point that I wasn't taking care of the things that make me feel like a good wife and mommy. I am a super organized list maker so, my lack of schedule was making me feel out of control!!! I already accomplished so much yesterday by sticking to my schedule.

I am so sorry for your loss! Oh, how I hate cancer too. I have lost so many family members and friends to it that I don't even want to think about it. {{BIG HUGS}}

Linda W - first things first girlie.......you must be tired or have that b-day on the brain cuz your title Wed, Aug 10 and today is the 12th. :razz: I am gaining days....woohoo!!!! ROFL.....

Happy Birthday to the little PRINCESS! First bdays are so fun! Does she get her own cake to dig in? I love pics of that kind of bday fun!!!

Linda P - Welcome home! Back to reality with a bang huh? Hope you get back into your routine and things settle in for ya!

Hi to everyone who comes in later! Have a fab day!!!!!

Luv ya girlies!

 

[clarabear]

LindaW...you must really miss Chris messing up the date like that. LOL!!

So, today is a good day. I got my big ole booty out of bed this morning and worked out this morning. I HATE working out but I am cruising at the end of February and I would like to feel semi comfortable wearing a swimsuit. I have been having so much trouble trying to do something about my weight. I just can't get myself on track. I've been thinking about seeing a counselor to see if I maybe am having some depression issues or something. I'm just tired of feeling like a slug and then I get frustrated and eat a bunch. Ugh!! Vicious cycle...BUT I did get out of bed and did a workout this morning and even sweat some. Yay me!! Now I just need to do that every morning.

So, I think I forgot to tell you guys that my darling little girl got kicked out of her daycare for biting. She would continually bite the same girl over and over...and it was her favorite little friend that she would always talk about. So they decided that she couldn't be in that classroom anymore. The classroom she was in is a new building that is right next door to an older daycare building. When they move up an age group from the toddler room they move to the other building, so that is what they decided to do with her. They haven't been moving any of the kids up because there is no need. The classrooms are really small and movement hasn't been necessary. So Addie gets to be the first. So they are going to move her up with the next age group. I am really hoping it makes a difference. We'll see what happens. I am hopeful that she will stop biting. She doesn't bite anywhere else...we broke her of that. She likes the new place though, so hopefully it will work out well. Wish us luck. It is almost amusing...but not quite.

So, yesterday Ethan lost a tooth. He got up this morning and I realized that the tooth fairy hadn't visited yet. Fortunately he hadn't checked yet. So dh ran off to take care of it before E noticed. Oooops. It all worked out. I'll have to be more on top of it next time.

Well, I am going to close this up now and do a seperate post for personals.

 

[hondachicc]

Linda W - first things first girlie.......you must be tired or have that b-day on the brain cuz your title Wed, Aug 10 and today is the 12th. I am gaining days....woohoo!!!! ROFL.....

LindaW...you must really miss Chris messing up the date like that. LOL!!


and today being my grandaughter's birthday too!!! ROFL!!!!!!!

 

[clarabear]

LindaW - Yay for birthdays. 1st birthdays are so fun. I love that you are going to treat them with cupcakes. I agree, who doesn't love cupcakes. I know I do (it is a bit of a problem, really.) Thanks for the vote of confidence about the Helping Hands ministry at my church. I am excited about it. I still get a lot of resistance from dh but I am always hopeful. Thanks for asking.

Joslyn - Sounds like you are loving your camera. Isn't it fun? That is too funny about the kids and your little photoshoot. Thank goodness your camera is yours forever so you will have lots more opportunities to get gorgeous pics of those little girls. Too cute about Kalin. I just love how sweet they can be.

Dawn - you and your crazy Davi stories. I love it. You are hving a lot of trouble with her being a she, huh? Hard to get used to isn't it? We have a little girl kitty but we have always had boy kitties so i always call her a he. I feel bad. Fortunately she doesn't know the difference. I'm sorry you are having stresses with money and now with your health. I am working hard to make money no longer a stress on me and in my marriage and things are going really well. For the first time in our marriage we are trying to be on the same page about money. We are both doing some classes together so we are learning the same things at the same time. we watch them together. I've even heard him say more than once that we don't have money for something. wow!! That is huge. I did agree that we need to have an envelope for beer though. He has a kegerator with no beer in it and that is apparently a problem. I'm not a big beer drinker. I hope you get all your labwork figured out so that you can make the changes you need to make.

LindaP - so you had a bad vacation, huh?? that stinks. Sounds like you are just busy busy busy!! I don't know how you manage everything. What is threshing? I don't know any of those farm terms. I could probably count on my fingers how many times I've been on a farm and usually it is to pick out pumpkins. Good luck on your designer challenge. I hope you are having fun doing it.

ME - I am so sorry about your poor dog. Big hugs for you and I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. That is so fun about Christian. I agree with Kat...sounds like a great page.

Tali - Hello!! We've missed you. I understand about those busy summers. I think this has been our first not busy summer in years. I planned that though. I just couldn't handle another whirlwind summer. It is just too hard. I hope you get some down time soon. I hope your vacation is at aleast a little bit restful.

Kat - I hope you guys find something fun to do. It is raining here too. I love it, although I hope that we get a little bit of sun before the end of summer again.

NeeNee - Your vacation in Cabo sounds awesome. I'm cruising right before then. I know what you mean about wanting to get in shape before then. I need to do something too. I hope you get all of your stuff done or at least put a big dent in your list. Have a great day.

To anyone else coming in later...I hope to hear from you guys too and hope you have a fantastic day.

 

[sandracvrt]

quick hi... we're exhausted... Will and Piper had a great day at school... then I rushed home, picked Piper up and headed for ballet... I'm glad ballet is only 1 day a week LOL!

Hope everyone had a great day!