Is this gonna work? I am new at this new thread business...

She'll be 11 in October! & Ev will be 15 in Nov! How time flies... & she *should* look happy in the pics... they were taken Sat. morning right after she found out that we were leasing Lady!

Michelle, she does look sooo happy.

I am not sick, just a runny nose!!! Feel fine!!

Pamela who got kicked out of BB? Do you know? Was I hearing things????

Blueberry banana bread sounds better than what it is. The best was the blueberry buckle. I have some more blueberries so I think I will make some more goodies for my customers.

Those pics are great Michelle, she is so cute!!!

Carson got his shots today,

They gave him baby Zantac for his reflux. Hope this helps with his recent inability to sleep at night.

I get a fill Wed, hopefully that helps with my recent inability to quit eating. FEH. I feel the band again though, just not restricted. This time will do it!!

I figured out how to get my Showtime & HBO on-demand to work (after all this time) and see they have new release movies on there. So excited, I'll be vegging out even more heh heh. About to go watch some new series Russell got into and wants me to give a try.. Defying Gravity.. some sci-fi that he says isn't all sci-fi'y. Mmhm.

Yup, the last place I looked was exactly where I found it. I had to move things out of my spare room for the nephew and I actually ended up putting the bible at the foot of my bed on my hope chest. So tonight I started the series on "Esther". I think I'm going to like it.

Good evening, Violets..

I'm back.. I'm tired... I'll catch up tomorrow.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAT!!! HOPE YOUR DAY WAS A GREAT ONE!!!:party::hurray:

TY, was a good day, would have been great but I had to work!

Had dinner out with the family, 20 of us!!! I had grandkids EVERYWHERE!!! Loved it!

Off to snuggle and spend time with my honey, who not only come and took me a very classy lunch, but had flowers delivered to me at work, to make my day better.....yep, gonna keep him!

Hugs!

First, let me pull my head out of my A$$.

Second, Kat, Happy Birthday to you. I am so sorry, I didn't even pay attention. I'm truly sorry. But I hope you did have a wonderful day. Hugs.

Wow, I actually slept in till 7am. That felt nice.

Today hubby has an appointment with the Orthopeadic Doc. We are hoping that he doesn't need to have surgery. Keep your fingers crossed.

Pam, glad to have you back and sorry there was so much drama.

Everyone have a great day.

Suzie, I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Laura, I have a tiny bottle with dry formula inside and a bottle of Water in my diaper bag at all times. It has already saved me from unpleasant circumstances because when Ayla is hungry, she is HUNNNGGRRRYYY. I wonder if she gets that from me, lol.

Michelle, your dd is such a cutie and she does indeed look happy. These memories with the horse are sure to last her a lifetime. :0)

Haydee, I am going to have to read the Glass House if it is that good. I am always looking for new reading materials.

Kat, How many grandchildren are there?

Everyone else, I hope you had good weekends.

I decided I couldn't stand it any longer and I went in a stripped the bed in my nephews room. He's getting clean sheets no matter what. Ughhhh.

So quiet around here again today. I hope all is well with everyone.

Kat, oh my gosh!! I even had a reminder!! Did it help? NO!!! So sorry!! But, I think you should celebrate today also!!!

Woke up with a bad headache, but it is getting better, I hate these allergies!! At least my nose isn't running so much! (I better knock on wood!)

Glad Judy and Pamela are back safe, now we have to send out good vibes to TracyK for a safe return!!

Hey Girls~

Michelle, Claire is a doll! She looks so grown up (I know you don't want to hear that). I hope the school year kick off is smooth for you. When do you start? I start the 31st w/ kids, but will be in Monday, and perhaps even this week. Hope things w/ dh are better. Make sure you make time to have the needed convo...don't let it simmer too long

Haydee, I saw a website on Lifetime called www.getmarried.com have you checked it out? I am sure you are up to your ears w/ websites but thought of you. Any word on the date?

Tracyk, did you get my text? HAHA...do you love it? I love that Jessie got kicked out...he is such a tool!

Jane, you were right! Someone got kicked out, although the HG thinks she quit. BB is saying she was kicked out...DRAMA...I love it!

Kat, so sorry I missed your birthday! Hope it was a great day! I have been too self absorbed and I am sorry to you and all the violets for that!

Terry, you hangin' in there? Can't imagine what you are going through, but I am here for you!

JudyJudyJudy, glad you are back! You finally getting some summer in? I am looking foward to fall!

Susie, I am sure he will love the clean sheets...men are funny that way.

Jenn, Tracyks, Laura,Heather love you girlies!

As for me...I am so glad to be home. Update on my bro is that it is over! They need to live together until spring (tax return) but he just can not take it anymore. I respect them for TRYING to stay together for the kids, but it is not always the best thing, especially if there is no respect there. Tough call and a tough time.

I went to the gym this morning but OMG I could barely do 15 min. My muscles around my knees were dying! Last week I did 11 min longer...so I have to build 'em back up again. I was sweating good and hard too, lol! I also did 85 crunches, 60 obliques (at 35 lbs) back and ass. Susanne had an appointment this am so we had to leave by 7.

We are getting our landscaping landscaped today! Then the doctor is coming to do a blood draw on Klausy at 2 (gonna be soooo freakin' hot).

Other than that...chillaxing and sucking the last few days/hours of enjoyment of summer vacay. Will probably go into work tomorrow for a few hours as well...and so it begins!

xooxoxoxoxox

I'm looking forward to the new year at school and all the stories of Pammie's little ones. I miss Manuel. (was that his name?)

Mid-day checkin!

Happy Belated Birthday, Kat! I hope it was nice and I agree w/Janie... celebrate today, too, since most of us missed it!!

I know I sound like a broken record, but...

I am trying to get back in the groove/on the wagon/whatever euphamism works for you re: the band & losing weight. Self-analysis has revealed that I've gained 20 lbs since Spring and I believe it's based in stress eating, + not planning my meals + not exercising. So, what to do? Dump the stress, plan my meals, & exercise!

So piehole report for today:

B'fast: vanilla chai protein shake

2 coffees + lots of water

Lunch: (a visual)

Pammie: kids go back on MONDAY -- THIS MONDAY! All together now: "It's the most... wonderful time... of the year..." :sad:

Enjoy the day!