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Post by kitbop on Feb 10, 2023 22:21:56 GMT
Have a great trip grammadee! nylene and grammadee - thanks for asking about me - I am really OK although my guts continue to bug me. I had an "aha" moment today that I'm testing out: I think I may have become lactose intolerant and not realized it because I never drink milk  The past week, I've indulged in daily latte's which are over 1cup of milk each... and I think maybe my intestines thought that was too much lactose! So today I had almond milk in my latte instead, and we'll see if I'm any better. My HAPPY NEWS: We're booked for our Florida trip! This is the biggest trip we've ever taken. DH and I didn't even have a honeymoon (well, family cabin at the lake, but YKWIM). We're doing 5 nights at Universal and 5 nights at Disney. DD can only be there for the Disney half unfortunately due to her university exams, but I think that just gives me an excuse to make another trip next year I'm so excited! |
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Post by gramma on Feb 10, 2023 23:22:46 GMT
Oh YAY for you!!
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Post by Linda on Feb 10, 2023 23:25:14 GMT
oh how exciting! kitbop (we didn't have a honeymoon either). I hope you're feeling better soon. |
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Post by nylene on Feb 11, 2023 15:43:28 GMT
kitbop , Hooray for you and your family. That sounds like a great getaway after a rough year! I hope you have a wonderful, restful time together. grammadee, have a safe trip and enjoy the family!
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Feb 11, 2023 20:24:36 GMT
Hello Pokeys! I think I definitely qualify as pokey this month, I’ve had no energy to scrap whatsoever! My goal this weekend is to complete my second sample for 28-4-28. I know what I want to do, so I need to muster up the willpower to get it done. Luckily I’ve already completed my third sample, so that’s one less layout to worry about.
My in-laws are coming for the first time since we moved two years ago, and we have a small condo, so that’s going to be interesting.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
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Post by joyfulnana on Feb 11, 2023 20:35:50 GMT
Yay kitbop! That's so exciting! I hope it's just the Latte's with your gut. Good luck getting your sample page done scrappyrabbit! |
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Post by Linda on Feb 11, 2023 21:03:33 GMT
scrappyrabbit - good luck with your sample. I made tomorrow's sample last night (and will post it this evening) but I don't even have a plan for weeks 3 and 4 yet -oops DH went thrifting today and picked me up some vellum quotes and an 8x8 birthday pad and Easter stamps from stampin up. He also got me two new albums at HL and picked out some Christmas paper to 'replenish' my stash. Very sweet of him. I think sometimes he does more scrapbook shopping than I do. It's rainy, dreary, and grey here today so I'm scrapping...
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Post by nylene on Feb 11, 2023 22:12:20 GMT
scrappyrabbit, we allow even speedy scrappers to be Pokey Peas! Glad to have you popping in. Good luck with your sample for 28-4-28. Are you finding that with pregnancy your energy is lessened? Take it easy and enjoy the progress. I am so excited for you. You'll be a great little mother! joyfulnana, what happened to your avatar? You have disappeared. Hope you have a great weekend with Rudy. Linda, that husband of yours keeps you in scrappy supplies. He's a keeper.
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Feb 12, 2023 0:28:10 GMT
linda that sounds like an amazing scrappy thrift store haul! nylene you are so sweet thank you for Your kind words. yes I’ve been so exhausted especially in the evenings so scrapping is taking a little bit of a back seat. I was able to complete the page I was hoping to do, well most of it. I might go back and add some embellishments tomorrow. I’m grateful it’s a low key weekend and I can possibly scrap tomorrow during the Super Bowl as well.
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Post by Linda on Feb 12, 2023 1:35:15 GMT
scrappyrabbit - dh is so good at finding me scrappy stuff when he hits the thrift stores and yard sales (and the HL clearance racks). Rest when you can - your body is growing a whole new person and it takes a lot of energy from you.
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Post by gramma on Feb 12, 2023 21:03:23 GMT
H'mmm - sometimes letting a kid choose what they want on a layout from your stash results in something SHE loves ! ! !  NATALIE CHRISTMAS by CLAUDIA LOVELESS, on Flickr |
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Post by Linda on Feb 12, 2023 21:20:53 GMT
love the paper piecings gramma - I really like how you varied the order and size of the PP from one side to the other - I often get caught up in a need for symmetry. DD16 had a backpacking hike this morning - they hiked about 5 miles with fully loaded packs (they are preparing for a backpacking weekend in March). It was drizzling when we dropped her off but cleared up soon after. We're not watching the Super Bowl (at least I don't think we are - we never have in the past except DH sometimes hunts down the ads) but we'll do a Not-A-Super-Bowl Party for dinner just because  There's no reason to miss out on yummy food just because we're not American Football fans, right? |
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Post by kitbop on Feb 13, 2023 3:44:47 GMT
 For joyfulnana's Chiefs! YAY! I only heard the news - didn't hear a bit about the game - was it exciting? gramma - LOL, I love the adorable peeking elf and santa, but I do I understand that her choices may not have echoed your own? |
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Post by gramma on Feb 13, 2023 5:30:52 GMT
It was a great game. Not one sided like so many are.
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Post by joyfulnana on Feb 13, 2023 13:42:50 GMT
Good Morning! Man, a GREAT game! I knew it would be good and a tight one. And I was glad to see that even the refs were calling a clean game. Until that last holding call, and I'm not sure about it, so it kinda took the joy out of the win. In the moment. But the joy is starting to seep in today lol. And now gramma has leaned me into a part time SF fan, I'll be anxious to see what they do in the off season and how Purdy's surgery goes. I want to see that team do well next season. but we'll do a Not-A-Super-Bowl Party for dinner just because There's no reason to miss out on yummy food just because we're not American Football fans, right? I love this and agree lol! Man, your DH is an awesome shopper! scrappyrabbit , how exciting, I'm so happy for you!Yep, take it easy and get your rest -the baby has a way of making you do that lol. gramma those peeking faces are adorable! Sounds like she knew what you were capable of And how much you enjoy paper piecing LOL! kellyr21 I'm sorry your DH's team lost, but that was a good game and they should be proud! nylene I don't know where my avatar went! Maybe it's my cue to get a new one lol. |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 13, 2023 14:34:58 GMT
Packing up in a bit and heading home today. Will need to stop to print pic’s.
Will catch up with everyone later.
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Post by Linda on Feb 13, 2023 14:39:44 GMT
joyfulnana - congrats! We did actually end up watching the game - I don't think I've ever watched an entire football game before. DD bailed after the 1st quarter Yes - DH is very fond of shopping (I'm not the shopper in the family other than groceries) grammadee - safe travels and looking forward to your photos/layouts
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Post by nylene on Feb 13, 2023 19:35:25 GMT
joyfulnana, Congrats to your team! DH says that's the best football game he has seen in a long time. His dad was the football, basketball, golf, etc. coach at our High School so he played all sports. He even went to school to be a coach, had a job offer to coach and teach in Idaho, but in the meantime he took a half year jr. high teaching job (teacher was fired for inappropriate behavior with a student) and he hated every minute of it. So he turned down the coaching job and when he was offered a job to run a small golf course he took it. He thought the game was wonderful and he's seen a lot of games. I hope you find a new avatar! grammadee, I hope you travel home safely. Did you have a great time with the kids? I am hoping to get my phone set up so I can get online this week. I am missing my dead ipad. gramma, your Christmas page is so cute. Did she help you scrap or tell you what she wanted. She's a cutie. Em couldn't get even one parent to help with the Valentine party at Alex's school, so her DH is taking part of the day off, and I am helping again tomorrow. It's also her birthday on Valentine's Day. She has done every Valentine party since Alex started Kindergarten...on her birthday. She's a sweetheart. I hope it goes well and that the children are well!
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Post by Linda on Feb 13, 2023 20:09:07 GMT
Em couldn't get even one parent to help with the Valentine party at Alex's school, so her DH is taking part of the day off, and I am helping again tomorrow. It's also her birthday on Valentine's Day. She has done every Valentine party since Alex started Kindergarten...on her birthday. She's a sweetheart. I hope it goes well and that the children are well! That's a real shame no one could help her. I do see both sides of it though because I couldn't always get away from my job (fast food/retail) when DS was in K-2 so after K (where I worked across the street and could run over on my break if it was during a slower time) I wasn't able to help out. And once the girls came along - I had no one to watch them and couldn't bring them (school policy). DS and I helped out the first few years with DD16's class though before he enlisted - we were there at least once a week in K. I hope she has a happy birthday anyway and that Alex and the others aren't too hyped up on sugar |
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Post by nylene on Feb 13, 2023 21:03:28 GMT
That's a real shame no one could help her. I do see both sides of it though because I couldn't always get away from my job (fast food/retail) when DS was in K-2 so after K (where I worked across the street and could run over on my break if it was during a slower time) I wasn't able to help out. And once the girls came along - I had no one to watch them and couldn't bring them (school policy). DS and I helped out the first few years with DD16's class though before he enlisted - we were there at least once a week in K. I hope she has a happy birthday anyway and that Alex and the others aren't too hyped up on sugar LOL on the hyped up on sugar. It shouldn't be as bad as at Halloween! I, too, understand that many of the mothers are working or have little ones at home making it hard to be a volunteer helper. The other issue is that many of the mothers are non-native and feel that they aren't as confident in their English as would be required. Those that have helped have done a great job with the children. I think this is the last party for the year unless they have a year-end party. We would go outside and do paper rockets shot with foot power for that one and that's an easy one to do. I just spent an hour on the phone with Apple and have an appt to have a new battery put in my ipad on Wed. That will be nice! |
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Post by Linda on Feb 13, 2023 21:13:02 GMT
many of the mothers are non-native and feel that they aren't as confident in their English as would be required I'm sorry that they feel that way - I bet they would do fine but I do understand the hesitancy. It's hard when you're learning a new language. Yay for a new battery! |
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Post by gramma on Feb 13, 2023 21:30:38 GMT
nylene gramma, your Christmas page is so cute. Did she help you scrap or tell you what she wanted. She's a cutie.
She chose the pieces and we "agreed" on where to put them
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Post by grammadee on Feb 14, 2023 3:17:06 GMT
Congrats, joyfulnana on the Chief’s win. I didn’t watch the game. Stayed home with these two while parents were next door at a SuperBowl party.   |
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Post by kitbop on Feb 14, 2023 12:25:05 GMT
grammadee - I spy three? It looks like my Scout at the far end of the couch!
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Post by grammadee on Feb 14, 2023 14:13:25 GMT
grammadee - I spy three? It looks like my Scout at the far end of the couch! Yes, You have sharp eyes: their ancient mini schnauzer was curled up at the other end of the couch. Happy Valentines Day, Pokeys! 💜❤️🔥💓🧡❤️🩹 |
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Post by kellyr21 on Feb 14, 2023 22:10:50 GMT
Happy Tuesday and Happy VALENTINE'S DAY to my sweet peas!  Sending you all a big ole HUG! joyfulnana - Congrats to you on the win! My dh was so disappointed but seems to me moving on with life. LOL! (I think!) grammadee - Have a good trip back home. How lucky they are to have you stay for a while. kitbop - Fantastic trip planned! I know you all will have a ball. I have never been to Disney World but my dh has and he loved it! |
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Post by Linda on Feb 15, 2023 12:49:28 GMT
Hope all the Pokies had a lovely Valentine's Day! I did a simple gnome board for our dessert - just kisses, a cookie, and pretzels  Sweet photos grammadee |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 15, 2023 15:15:46 GMT
That gnomie dessert board is really cute, Linda. Dh picked me up cupcakes from the local bakery. How did the kids' Valentines' party go, nylene? Hope no one--especially YOU--were attacked by a virus rather than Cupid's arrow. Exciting that you are going to Florida, kitbop! You will have a blast at both WDW and Universal. gramma, I love that collaborative LO! Bet you had fun scrapbooking together. Okay. Need to get ready for today's crop. Last night I sorted the pic's I printed Monday and selected a couple of sets I could play with. I woke up this morning with a perfect plan to combine this last Saturday's sketch with Monday's love your pet day, using the pic I shared with you of the dog and another pic I took of her. Now I can't find either one of them in my printed photos *&%#*? I could print them here, but first need to change at least one ink cartridge in my printer... So maybe my perfect plan will need to wait for a different day. |
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Post by joyfulnana on Feb 15, 2023 15:42:47 GMT
Congrats, joyfulnana on the Chief’s win. I didn’t watch the game. Stayed home with these two while parents were next door at a SuperBowl party. Two of the three do not look thrilled lol. Linda your tray is so cute! nylene I hope you are all safe and virus free. |
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Post by justjac on Feb 15, 2023 16:45:43 GMT
Linda that gnome board looks wonderful! Congratulations on the Super Bowl joyfulnana . grammadee that is such a cute photo. nylene it's so sweet that you help with the school parties. Here are a couple more LOAD pages.  Book Club  Applause kellyr21 this is the poster for our play. The local senior centre sponsors it and hosts a dinner theatre to go with it, but the cast and crew are community members of all ages. |
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The past week, I've indulged in daily latte's which are over 1cup of milk each... and I think maybe my intestines thought that was too much lactose! So today I had almond milk in my latte instead, and we'll see if I'm any better.
There's no reason to miss out on yummy food just because we're not American Football fans, right?
