Category: Parties and Holidays

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My sister in law was having a terrible time as she is a big boned woman and gained some weight that she really is having a hard time getting toned back up.  I feel for her, as after her last child was born, she has not been able to drop the weight she had gained. She had a hard pregnancy with the last baby and had to be on total bed rest, which also made her put the weight on. She wears  plus size dresses, but she is having a hard time finding a nice style, and she was always fashion conscious in the past and dressed really nicely.

We have a family wedding coming up and my sister in law is working out and watching her diet, and though she is loosing the weight it is slow going for her but she has really toned it and we are trying to find her a plus size dress to wear to this function. Bless her heart…she works so hard, and I see how difficult it is for her to drop the “baby” weight, but the whole family encourages her and she and I have gotten online to find that perfect dress to wear to the wedding. I’m sure she will be just beautiful, as I think she is and always will be both inside and out.

I know how hard it has been for her to tone up and also shop with the kids very young still,  so I’m going to surprise her with one of the dresses she has her eye on. Its a lovely plus size dress, and it also has a slimming effect to it. It also can be worn places other than weddings!

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Sooo much happening.

This is the time of year that I dread, but also it’s bittersweet. With a lot of my nieces and nephews graduating, plus my friends getting married. I keep telling myself to just send money and get out of Dodge. Wonder if that would work?

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Time flys…

Today is my little sister’s 33rd birthday. I’m quite a bit older than she is, but it feels like just yesterday I was gingerly holding her for the first time. We’ll have cake and ice cream at my Mom’s house later this evening and I’ll of course secretly cry because I miss my “baby sister.” She’s grown into a beautiful young woman and a wonderful mother. (And I feel old).

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Jr. Prom!

My niece has asked me to help her get ready for her Jr. Prom. I checked with my sister and my sister is thankful. It’s tomorrow. Because my sister has lots on her plate right now, she can’t afford to really go all out like she wants to, and I’m totally happy to help. I love her and this kid is the bomb, (using a young person’s slang) as she is such a beautiful and happy young adult. Tomorrow we go to get her hair done, and even though it’s last minute, we’ll get shoes, nylons, and pretties that will all sync together. I think I’m looking forward to this more than my niece, LOL! Times have changes so much. She’s going with a bunch of her girlfriends, instead of a date with a guy. I personally think this is really cool. My sister of course will be here at my house for the photos. I’m excited!

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Weekend plans.

I know I have to work a bit over the weekend and I also want to go check out some plants and seeds for my gardens. My blogging friends are all a buzz about plans for theirs and we are comparing ideas, sharing thoughts and as well as my friends, all interested in the straw bale gardening idea my dear friend told me about that I’m going to try. It all should be quite interesting. Like most my friends, who are fortunate enough to still have our Moms alive, we will go to visit them. Lately I’ve been entertaining the thought of what it would be like to be a mom. It comes and goes though. I want to be absolutely sure and ready if ever I decide to settle down and have a child. Still, it’s not like I don’t want kids. I do. But in this world of such disasters, and chaos, and also such hard times, should I bring a little one into the world? I don’t know. So…my weekend is going to be full. I also have to get around to cleaning this house, both inside and out. I’m such a procrastinator sometimes. Happy weekend, to All!

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Easter tomorrow

I have absolutely no plans for Easter what so ever. And in a way it feels like of good. Usually we have a family dinner at my mom’s house, but this year she is going to my younger sister’s place and it’s just too far of a drive for me. I’m going to relax, read a book and eat chocolate. No doubt gain ten pounds but (shrugs) I’ll work it off in no time!

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Prom or Not?

Overheard some high school talking about whether or not they intended to go to their prom next month.

Everyone deserves a big special night. Getting nice clothes, having your hair and nails done, and going out looking fantastic and feeling special. Riding in a limo, eating at a nice restaurant, and then dancing for hours. Being with friends that you grew up with and might never see again, so you have one last special memory of good times with them.

So, my advice to those girls who have not yet decided, go to the prom and make the most of it. You might never have the chance to be glamorous and elegant like that again. If you have never done that, you are missing one of the best parts of life.

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Lunch with the Girls

A lot of people did not have to work today because it is Martin Luther King’s birthday. I know the banks are closed, so are the government offices and the post office. But it is another good excuse for retailers to have a sale or special promotions.

So, a bunch of us who did have to work decided to get together for lunch. Thanks to my girlfriend, Wendy, for having the idea and sending out the invitations. We had 14 women show up for our holiday lunch. That was great fun!

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Happy New Year!

Tonight is so exciting! The end of a year and the end of a decade! And tomorrow starts a great New Year – full of possibilities and promise. I can’t wait for the clock to strike midnight and start our 2011 new adventure. I am looking forward to lots of good times with friends and family.

Happy New Year, Everybody!

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Merry Christmas!

We have a white Christmas! Everything is covered with perhaps an inch of beautiful snow. How exciting!

My dogs think it is very strange and since they do not like wet feet, they don’t want to be out in the snow much at all. I can’t say that I blame them about being outside, cold and wet. I think we will enjoy the snow from our living room windows and have a nice Christmas day at home relaxing.

Merry Christmas!