DDA Chapter 6

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

I managed to make some headway with the pieces for the cake but I really need the cake to finish everything from this point.

Here's my menu for tomorrow, please tell me this sounds like enough. I am forever second guessing myself

Hot Dogs
Baked beans
Cole slaw
Pasta salad
Strawberry pretzel salad
Deviled eggs
Chips

Cake
Ice cream (or should I do freezie pops? They will be easier to keep cool at the park)
Brownies


Poor Eric and his dad cannot have hardly anything as Passover doesn't end until sundown tomorrow. We didn't realize that it was Passover when we decided on the date.

 

[my3princes]

I managed to make some headway with the pieces for the cake but I really need the cake to finish everything from this point.

Here's my menu for tomorrow, please tell me this sounds like enough. I am forever second guessing myself

Hot Dogs
Baked beans
Cole slaw
Pasta salad
Strawberry pretzel salad
Deviled eggs
Chips

Cake
Ice cream (or should I do freezie pops? They will be easier to keep cool at the park)
Brownies


Poor Eric and his dad cannot have hardly anything as Passover doesn't end until sundown tomorrow. We didn't realize that it was Passover when we decided on the date.

That sounds like a wonderful picnic/party menu. Maybe you could do some freezie pops and same hoodsie cups. The freezie pops would help keep the ice cream cups cold. I'm sure the kids would prefer the pops, but the adults might lean towards ice cream

 

[KristineN]

Hi folks...

Checking in...

Big congratulations to you Glynis!!!!!! I will be thinking of you today. As Jennifer mentioned about progesterone suppositories....that may be something to ask the doc about.

It's been a whirlwind of activity here.....

Jonathan received a fellowship award...this will fund his research project during the summer....we are trying to help him get an apartment secured for the summer...the kid is so nonchalant that it makes me crazy!!

Bill's son & family from Indiana are coming in and will be staying with us...as much as I enjoy seeing them....taking on an additional 4 people is a little overwhelming....so I have been cleaning up a storm

I am getting close to the 30 day mark with our trip....and I feel unprepared. Packing for a 3 week trip scares me

 

[lovesdumbo]

Good morning

How are you?

Bottoms up!


Uncle1 e-mailed that he can come by this weekend and help me "network" the laptop and the Wii with the router. That means I need to clean like a mad woman tomorrow to get things presentable!
Hopefully the maintenance guy will come today. We have a BIG water leak in the roof. Yesterday I noticed some magazines I had on the counter were all wet. Weird. So I called DH, he didn't know anything about it. When he came home he started looking around and discovered we have water stains across about a 4 foot section of the ceiling. The section ends just over the area of the counter where the magazines were, so it must have dripped out of the ceiling above the counter.

Good luck with the networking!

Please send good thoughts to Andrew. He really needs more confidence for this tournament this weekend.

Good luck getting things done. I hope you can relax a bit now and feel better. Button holes are much more intimidating to think about than to actually do. Of course I have an automatic button hole fuction so that may help.

Well...the Buzz buttonholes look lousy. My machine has 3 stiches for the buttonholes-one for each side and the tack for the top & bottom. I can't seem to get my stiches tight enough even when I set the stitch legnth very small. My SIL said she'd try to help me-maybe adjust the tension. I'm sure she can figure it out. I'm going after work today.

We played musical beds last night with DH & Emma in our bed, Joe in his own bed, Lizzy in Emma's bed and me in Lizzy's bed. I actually slept really well and my neck (and outlook) were much improved this morning.

I managed to make some headway with the pieces for the cake but I really need the cake to finish everything from this point.

Here's my menu for tomorrow, please tell me this sounds like enough. I am forever second guessing myself

Hot Dogs
Baked beans
Cole slaw
Pasta salad
Strawberry pretzel salad
Deviled eggs
Chips

Cake
Ice cream (or should I do freezie pops? They will be easier to keep cool at the park)
Brownies


Poor Eric and his dad cannot have hardly anything as Passover doesn't end until sundown tomorrow. We didn't realize that it was Passover when we decided on the date.

Food sounds perfect. I'm sure it will be great!!!!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Marci - For the boys' games! Did you get to go to DL for a bit?
I think we may end up joining DMA, but if not I will let you know! Thanks!

Tammi - I have never wondered how many eyelashes I have. It is kind of an interesting question!

Deb - The leak is going to be tricky to fix because of the way the walls and ceiling come together in that area. The living area ends, and the ceiling in the dining room is lower than the vaulted part in the living area. The wall is wet if you look up going into the dining room (It is very hard to explain), and the ceiling in the dining room is wet just beyond that piece of wall. In the past they have patched the roof and repainted the wall, not replaced it.

Bernadette - Well, as long as the musical beds worked out for everyone...
Good luck with the buttonholes!

Robyn - Sounds good! I like ice cream, but that's just me.

Kristine - Yay for Jonathan!! How exciting!

Glynis - Thinking of you today!

Thanks for all the good thoughts for my mom's biopsies! She isn't concerned, but I am!

Princess & I are off to the mall to exchange some shorts. Hopefully the smaller size will fit her.

 

[Tammi67]

So did you count his eyelashes

No, I was too busy laughing! I asked him about it this morning and he doesn't even remember.

 

[Tammi67]

I managed to make some headway with the pieces for the cake but I really need the cake to finish everything from this point.

Here's my menu for tomorrow, please tell me this sounds like enough. I am forever second guessing myself

Hot Dogs
Baked beans
Cole slaw
Pasta salad
Strawberry pretzel salad
Deviled eggs
Chips

Cake
Ice cream (or should I do freezie pops? They will be easier to keep cool at the park)
Brownies

Robyn your menu is almost like mine. I'm having hamburger and hotdogs, baked beans, pasta salad, deviled eggs, strawberry pretzel salad, veggie tray, chips, cake, and ice cream. So if you don't have enough, neither do I!!!

 

[Tammi67]

Hi folks...

Checking in...

Big congratulations to you Glynis!!!!!! I will be thinking of you today. As Jennifer mentioned about progesterone suppositories....that may be something to ask the doc about.

It's been a whirlwind of activity here.....

Jonathan received a fellowship award...this will fund his research project during the summer....we are trying to help him get an apartment secured for the summer...the kid is so nonchalant that it makes me crazy!!

Bill's son & family from Indiana are coming in and will be staying with us...as much as I enjoy seeing them....taking on an additional 4 people is a little overwhelming....so I have been cleaning up a storm

I am getting close to the 30 day mark with our trip....and I feel unprepared. Packing for a 3 week trip scares me

Congrats to Jonathan! That is wonderful. Good luck with the house guests and packing.

 

[my3princes]

Hi folks...

Checking in...

Big congratulations to you Glynis!!!!!! I will be thinking of you today. As Jennifer mentioned about progesterone suppositories....that may be something to ask the doc about.

It's been a whirlwind of activity here.....

Jonathan received a fellowship award...this will fund his research project during the summer....we are trying to help him get an apartment secured for the summer...the kid is so nonchalant that it makes me crazy!!

Bill's son & family from Indiana are coming in and will be staying with us...as much as I enjoy seeing them....taking on an additional 4 people is a little overwhelming....so I have been cleaning up a storm

I am getting close to the 30 day mark with our trip....and I feel unprepared. Packing for a 3 week trip scares me

First of all you will have a washer and dryer so DO NOT pack for 3 weeks. I usually pack for a week and a half and just do a load of laundry here and there when we have time. That should greatly decrease you anxiety. I'm already getting things together for our trip in 64 days

How are you?



Good luck with the networking!



Well...the Buzz buttonholes look lousy. My machine has 3 stiches for the buttonholes-one for each side and the tack for the top & bottom. I can't seem to get my stiches tight enough even when I set the stitch legnth very small. My SIL said she'd try to help me-maybe adjust the tension. I'm sure she can figure it out. I'm going after work today.

We played musical beds last night with DH & Emma in our bed, Joe in his own bed, Lizzy in Emma's bed and me in Lizzy's bed. I actually slept really well and my neck (and outlook) were much improved this morning.


Food sounds perfect. I'm sure it will be great!!!!

Bernadette if your SIL can't make it work you can pop the items in the mail and I'll do them quickly for you. With my machine it takes about a minute per button hole

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi - I have never wondered how many eyelashes I have. It is kind of an interesting question!

It is, which is why it is so bizarre. Why on earth would his psyche come up with something like that???

 

[Tammi67]

My van passed the emission inspection today. The best thing is that I did not have to spend a dime. The man at the service station reset the the code for the "check engine" light and that seems to have done the trick.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Good morning, DDA! I am so glad it's Friday!!!!!

Glynis - lots and lots of sticky thoughts for you today!

Janet - continued .

Tia - I was so sorry to hear about Phil - I'm sure both of you just have to be exhausted. I hope these meds do the trick for him, and he can get a proper diagnosis soon!

Tammi - yay for your van! for no rain. Nicholas cracks me up.

Becky - good luck with everything you have going on this weekend!

Robyn - the menu sounds delicious. You need to fill me in on the stawberry/pretzel salad - it sounds very interesting, and I'm wondering if it's what I had at a bridal luncheon last weekend. Is it more like a dessert?

Jen - good luck on your test!

Bernadette - good luck on those button holes. Any type of sewing (buttons included) intimidates the heck out of me! Who knows, after getting yourself and your luggage to the airport in the morning, you might want a drink. Bloody Mary, maybe? SW Airlines sends you a packet of "free drink" coupons when you get an award ticket. I use them occasionally, but had a ton in my briefcase. I found the way to get rid of them - be on an evening flight with 6 of my attorneys - GONE!!!

Elizabeth - continued prayers for your mom's test results. I got a thing in the mail the other day about the Tut exhibit, too. I contemplated doing the membership thing, but decided against it when Jonathan didn't act too interested in the idea.

Marci - glad to hear you had a good CA trip! That Chef's Table at the Napa Rose sounds yummy! Lots of prayers for Andrew's tournament this weekend!

Denise - looking forward to hearing how the big "reveal" goes - not long now!!!!

 

[tmfranlk]

I see Juno in my future for this weekend

I was thinking of getting it there myself. I'm something like #450 on the library waiting list so that could be a few months.

 

[tmfranlk]

Well, we're packed! I'm shocked how much luggage we needed for 9 days! We leave tomorrow at 1pm. I will try to post on my BB and let you know how the kids reacted to the surprise. Night all!

YEAH!!! You're finally going!!! Have an absolutely magically wonderful time!

 

[tmfranlk]

Janet prayers for this family

Glynis,


Elizabeth for your mom's test results.

Tammi I hope the ran stays away this weekend for you!

Beth for the August trip!

Jennifer glad you passed your glucose test!

Denise, I know I missed you, but have a MAGICAL trip

Becky, stay safe in all your travels this weekend. I think I forgot to type my condolences regarding your great Uncle Good luck on your test

love all the new siggies!!

This seems to cover a lot of the big stuff I missed so I'll say ditto! Sounds like I missed lots of needs for and prayers. You're all in my thoughts.

 

[tmfranlk]

Bernadette - good luck with the button holes! That's one thing I haven't tried. I'm all for the snaps with a pretty (fake) button on the outside.

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA!!! Thanks for all of the well-wishes for Phil. He's feeling okay now. Still nausea seems to be hanging around, but the severe doubled-over-in pain part has subsided. He is still feeling pretty weak though, which has him concerned. I'm going to try the doctor again in a few min in hopes that they can get him in next week.

I'd better get moving though as I've still got to pack for camping and have a few errands to run. Have a good day everyone!

 

[ReAnSt]

So I think I have everything I need for the weekend. Well I hope I do. If not there are always stores, in some of the areas I will be. Others not so much, they are like 30-45 minutes away. If not I will just do without. Although I need to be presentable for the ceremony on Sunday.

Have a great weekend. Thank you for all of the good thoughts recently they are greatly appreciated. Sorry I have not been acknowledging all of you individually.

Enjoy you parties and other events.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

That sounds like a wonderful picnic/party menu. Maybe you could do some freezie pops and same hoodsie cups. The freezie pops would help keep the ice cream cups cold. I'm sure the kids would prefer the pops, but the adults might lean towards ice cream

Good idea, but I expect nothing less from you.

Hi folks...

Checking in...

Big congratulations to you Glynis!!!!!! I will be thinking of you today. As Jennifer mentioned about progesterone suppositories....that may be something to ask the doc about.

It's been a whirlwind of activity here.....

Jonathan received a fellowship award...this will fund his research project during the summer....we are trying to help him get an apartment secured for the summer...the kid is so nonchalant that it makes me crazy!!

Bill's son & family from Indiana are coming in and will be staying with us...as much as I enjoy seeing them....taking on an additional 4 people is a little overwhelming....so I have been cleaning up a storm

I am getting close to the 30 day mark with our trip....and I feel unprepared. Packing for a 3 week trip scares me

Congrats to Jonathan. Enjoy your houseguests and don't stress about the trip- you're a pro!

Well...the Buzz buttonholes look lousy. My machine has 3 stiches for the buttonholes-one for each side and the tack for the top & bottom. I can't seem to get my stiches tight enough even when I set the stitch legnth very small. My SIL said she'd try to help me-maybe adjust the tension. I'm sure she can figure it out. I'm going after work today.

We played musical beds last night with DH & Emma in our bed, Joe in his own bed, Lizzy in Emma's bed and me in Lizzy's bed. I actually slept really well and my neck (and outlook) were much improved this morning.


Food sounds perfect. I'm sure it will be great!!!!

Thanks!!
Glad you are feeling better. I am sorry those button holes are tricky.

Marci - For the boys' games! Did you get to go to DL for a bit?
I think we may end up joining DMA, but if not I will let you know! Thanks!

Tammi - I have never wondered how many eyelashes I have. It is kind of an interesting question!

Deb - The leak is going to be tricky to fix because of the way the walls and ceiling come together in that area. The living area ends, and the ceiling in the dining room is lower than the vaulted part in the living area. The wall is wet if you look up going into the dining room (It is very hard to explain), and the ceiling in the dining room is wet just beyond that piece of wall. In the past they have patched the roof and repainted the wall, not replaced it.

Bernadette - Well, as long as the musical beds worked out for everyone...
Good luck with the buttonholes!

Robyn - Sounds good! I like ice cream, but that's just me.

Kristine - Yay for Jonathan!! How exciting!

Glynis - Thinking of you today!

Thanks for all the good thoughts for my mom's biopsies! She isn't concerned, but I am!

Princess & I are off to the mall to exchange some shorts. Hopefully the smaller size will fit her.

I prefer ice cream too. Just the thought of the kids biting into the freezie pops freaks me out. I can't bite into them I really have no idea why but I can't and I cannot stand to see or hear someone else do it either. Stupid huh?

Robyn your menu is almost like mine. I'm having hamburger and hotdogs, baked beans, pasta salad, deviled eggs, strawberry pretzel salad, veggie tray, chips, cake, and ice cream. So if you don't have enough, neither do I!!!

We should've met halfway and just combined parties

My van passed the emission inspection today. The best thing is that I did not have to spend a dime. The man at the service station reset the the code for the "check engine" light and that seems to have done the trick.

Good morning, DDA! I am so glad it's Friday!!!!!

Glynis - lots and lots of sticky thoughts for you today!

Janet - continued .

Tia - I was so sorry to hear about Phil - I'm sure both of you just have to be exhausted. I hope these meds do the trick for him, and he can get a proper diagnosis soon!

Tammi - yay for your van! for no rain. Nicholas cracks me up.

Becky - good luck with everything you have going on this weekend!

Robyn - the menu sounds delicious. You need to fill me in on the stawberry/pretzel salad - it sounds very interesting, and I'm wondering if it's what I had at a bridal luncheon last weekend. Is it more like a dessert?

Jen - good luck on your test!

Bernadette - good luck on those button holes. Any type of sewing (buttons included) intimidates the heck out of me! Who knows, after getting yourself and your luggage to the airport in the morning, you might want a drink. Bloody Mary, maybe? SW Airlines sends you a packet of "free drink" coupons when you get an award ticket. I use them occasionally, but had a ton in my briefcase. I found the way to get rid of them - be on an evening flight with 6 of my attorneys - GONE!!!

Elizabeth - continued prayers for your mom's test results. I got a thing in the mail the other day about the Tut exhibit, too. I contemplated doing the membership thing, but decided against it when Jonathan didn't act too interested in the idea.

Marci - glad to hear you had a good CA trip! That Chef's Table at the Napa Rose sounds yummy! Lots of prayers for Andrew's tournament this weekend!

Denise - looking forward to hearing how the big "reveal" goes - not long now!!!!

Here's the recipe that I have, it's my grandmother's

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup margarine, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 oz. box strawberry jell-0
3 tsp sugar
1 cup sugar
1 large container of Cool Whip
20 oz. frozen strawberries

Mixed pretzels, margarine and the 3 tsp of sugar together. Press into 9 x 13 dish sprayed with Pam. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Mix Jell-o as directed, refrigerate and let thicken for a while. Blend cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar, fold in Cool Whip. Pour over pretzel layer. Add 20 oz frozen strawberries to thickened Jell-o. Pour over creamy layer and chill. You can also just add the Jell-o and then top with the strawberries.

Good morning, DDA!!! Thanks for all of the well-wishes for Phil. He's feeling okay now. Still nausea seems to be hanging around, but the severe doubled-over-in pain part has subsided. He is still feeling pretty weak though, which has him concerned. I'm going to try the doctor again in a few min in hopes that they can get him in next week.

I'd better get moving though as I've still got to pack for camping and have a few errands to run. Have a good day everyone!

Have fun camping! Emma and I are going with her scouts the end of May.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Here's the recipe that I have, it's my grandmother's

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup margarine, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 oz. box strawberry jell-0
3 tsp sugar
1 cup sugar
1 large container of Cool Whip
20 oz. frozen strawberries

Mixed pretzels, margarine and the 3 tsp of sugar together. Press into 9 x 13 dish sprayed with Pam. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Mix Jell-o as directed, refrigerate and let thicken for a while. Blend cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar, fold in Cool Whip. Pour over pretzel layer. Add 20 oz frozen strawberries to thickened Jell-o. Pour over creamy layer and chill. You can also just add the Jell-o and then top with the strawberries.

That sounds exactly what we had. I had never heard/seen something like it before (and I'm not a big Jello person), but this was really good. My mother will be thrilled that there's a recipe! Thanks!