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Hi everybody - Ok, I sent an inquiry to confirm the availability and the rate for arrival on Fri June 26, departing Monday, June 29. Is that good for everyone? Anyone want to stay a day longer?? There is a $500 deposit to hold the place. I know not everyone can commit right now....so how do we handle that? Who CAN commit?

LOL!!!!!!!!

End of April!!! She's a Violet for Sure!!!

I think it's calculated 40 weeks from your last period. I think. Maybe.

Y'know, Laura... What you "should" be feeling is what you see on TV and in the movies!! The reality is what you are experiencing and what we all experience as first-time mothers-to-be! It's S-C-A-R-Y!!! So don't sit there and think you are anything other than perfectly normal! Remember how nervous we were before surgery and everyone on the board was saying, "oh it's natural to be nervous, but it'll be just fine!...really!"?? Well, this is the same deal, sweetie. It's natural to be nervous...VERY nervous...AND depressed! Stress helps to cause depression!! Just take a deep breath and take it one day at a time. Very, very soon your anxiety will turn into something like bliss and you'll vacillate between the two for the next 20 years. :thumbup: HUGS!!

I just don't remember when I was so excited about a baby!!!!! I'm just soooooo excited!!!!! Oh, I remember those heebie-jeebie feelings, too, Laura!! Wait til you feel him/her move for the first time!!! Whoa!!!! Oh, I'm so excited!! I can't wipe this smile off my face!!!

scroll up, Pam!!

We're not going to Tunica, Laura....we're going to Lake Guntersville!!!

HA!! It says it's equipped with a baby crib!!!

Laura - Little Violet IS the excitement!!!!!!

I already found the perfect place, Judy!!! 40 miles from where Laura lives!Guntersville Vacation Rental, Guntersville Single Family Rental - Wyeth Luxury Waterfront Home, Sleeps 16 Laura - your baby will already be born when we're there in late June!! OMG!!!!

Oh, Laura!!! You made my whole entire week!!! I am so very, very happy for you and Russell and your whole family! Your parents must be ecstatic!!! I hope it's a girl so you can name her Violet!! Big, big, big hugs to you, sweetheart!!

Hi girls -- Oh, I am soooooooooooo not having a good day today. Had a bit of a meltdown with my son's issues yesterday and I'm wrung out. Instead of getting better........he's not.....and I see a rough road ahead. So glad you girls liked your jewelry! :-)

My vote is that we find an awesome cabin on the river, sit our butts in the water and never move. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAT!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe that 2nd one is only $550/night!!! It's HUGE!!!!

Or THIS one!!! New Braunfels Vacation Rental Yes, they all have air conditioning.

Look at this great place! New Braunfels Vacation Rental

Oh good, Janie! Glad you like them! Now you need the matching necklace! Hope you and Suzie-Q have fun tomorrow! I know you will! Tracy, thanks for reminding me.... it seems like I remember that the B&B where we stayed did NOT require a deposit to hold the rooms...I need to go check that out and get a definite hold on the Blue House again! Or do ya'll want to just try and get a big house on the river somewhere? That could be cool, too. Keep in mind that the weather at the end of June will NOT be cool like it was in mid-May! We got crazy-lucky last time. We need to be REAL close to some water!!

first choice is SAT (San Antonio), second choice is IAH (Houston)

A hundred bucks for RAKING LEAVES??? Dang!! Can I send my son to you, Aunt Pammy?

Kat - you'll probably weigh 155 today after all that exercise you got yesterday!! Are you kidding?! So glad you had fun last night! Your life is just chuck full of NSV's lately!! :-D You go girl!!!

The only time I ever saw a psychologist was due to a relationship problem....and she was awesome. Really helped me work through what it is I wanted/needed out of life and I still hear her voice in my head. Frankly, I can relate to what mary jo said to Haydee... I think I understand where she is coming from because I had similar issues at the time. I dont think Mary Jo was making any snap judgements, but just based on her experience and the issues with Haydee and Juan, she knew that once Haydee really got her power back she may very well be ready to move on. It happened to me. It's all good, no matter how it turns out as long as you finally realize that you have the right to live the life you choose. That, indeed, may involve letting go of a long-term relationship.

Pamela -- Y'know, there might be a very good reason you are being put in the classes you are in....something that has nothing to do with math, science or social studies....but because some child(ren) need you and their angels are busy making the arrangements. I think we all know how influential teachers can be in our lives, they can be friends and even saviors. Perhaps you'll be the only teacher one of these kids has ever had that paid any real attention to them. Perhaps you are the one that finally ignites their desire to learn. And you may not ever be aware of the influence you've had!! The best teacher I ever had was a lady named Mrs. Quick. I am sure she's been dead for many years by now but I regret never having told her that the (English) education she crammed down our throats and the high expectations she had for us were exactly what we needed at the time. She was awesome and taught me so much. I never got to thank her, but I think about her very often. So,....be on the lookout for angels....they must be very busy this time of year.

Pamela -- posting this especially for you, and any other heathens who enjoy a glass or three of Sangria..... Classic Spanish Sangria This is an authentic version of the popular wine drink. You can add any fruit that you want, but I find that apples and pears absorb all the rum. This one is not diluted with carbonated beverages. I have much success with red Burgundy wine and white rum, though spiced rum is nice too. Servings: 6 (or one!?) Ingredients: 1 lemon 1 lime 1 orange 1 1/2 cups rum 1/2 cup white sugar 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine 1 cup orange juice Directions: 1. Have the fruit, rum, wine, and orange juice well chilled. Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors. 2. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste. Variations suggested by some reviewers: Add Sprite or Ginger Ale to make less strong (have this on hand just in case) Blackberry wine instead of red Use cheaper wine, not expensive Spiced rum instead of regular Cut rum in half Add cut up apples, kiwi, strawberries, and/or blueberries Soak fruit overnight in rum and sugar mixture

Wow, that's really interesting, Haydee! She sounds refreshingly honest. Where's her office and how much does she charge?? Vinegar, huh? 2 minutes, huh? Vinegar's pretty freakin' nasty!! I wonder if I could do it?!