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I remember there was a thread on here before where there was no real topic... just us girls chatting about whatever! It was fun and we got to know each other. :) So I am starting one again, and hope everyone chimes in!
I suspect things might start out slow since I'm sure most of you have a big day planned for tomorrow! Whats the plan this Thanksgiving?
We're going to Tim's folks for the day. They live close by (which is nice because my parents do not). I've heard it's supposed to snow and Nathan would be beyond excited if it did snow. :wub:
Hey, Polly, you should share Lily's birth story! :winks:
Ooo! Snow is fun when it first falls! That would be neat for Thanksgiving :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MandaRae
In this thread? I guess I hadn't thought about sharing it since I was not on APA at the time. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by MandaRae
:hi:Can I join in? I'm new here since you left but glad to meet you:hugs:
I'm having a very relaxed Thanksgiving. I'm cooking and it'll just be the 7 of us. Dh, myself, Clay, Ben, Jess, MIL, and FIL. I love to just sit at home in my sweats and munch on all the good food all day long :D
Hi DeDee! Welcome! Come on in and pull up a chair... or couch, or whatever. lol
Sounds like an awesome plan for Thanksgiving. I like it when its laid back, hangin out with the fam and snacking all day!
Guess where I'm going? If you guessed the ghetto you'd be right? :silly: I am going to my parents and I am actually cooking sweat potatoes and making a salad.
I think we just missed each other.. I joined APA in December but didn't find this room until a few months later.. but anyways I'm Kristin :)
I really like this thread... especially because I come on here often lol... so tomorrow were having Thanksgiving here at my house, not to many people this year for us either.. I think its 7 or 8.. I remember when I was little there were like 30 people at Thanksgiving.. I guess things change as ya get older.
You can post it where ever. :D I'm just a sucker for birth stories! :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by KC's wifey
Nothing like the holidays in the Ghetto. lol Tell your parents I said hello and Happy Thanksgiving! And good luck with the sweet potatoes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fallenstar80
I think we did just miss each other, I think I left late Nov? So its been almost exactly a year. Anyway, late welcome from me! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by kris1845
I think things do change... sometimes families grow and split off on their own. Sometimes they grow and just all squeeze in. lol
We are not going to visit family. No money for a turkey... and no oven for that matter, so I guess it would be futile anyway! But we are (hopefully) putting up our Christmas tree! I'm excited about that! There is something calming and cheery about having a pretty Christmas tree glowing in your home. :D I can't wait to see how Lily responds to it. Baby's first Christmas!
I will have to do that. lol. I will post later when I have more time to think :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MandaRae
I think we're going to get our tree on the 5th or 6th. Nathan's birthday is the 4th and we like to wait until after that to get the tree and decorations up. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by KC's wifey
Talking about trees. Do you think I'm crazy nuts:crazy: for wanting a completely white tree with blue decorations? I saw one at wm last weekend and have been thinking about it ever since.:laugh::eyeroll:
Personally, Im not a big fan of the all white trees, but thats just me. However, we had a regular tree that we decorated all in white and blue. Even the lights were blue and white. It was beautiful :) And no I don't think you are crazy nuts! lol
How fun! Lots of things to celebrate!Quote:
Originally Posted by MandaRae
We usually don't put our tree up this early, but with everything going on, I thought it might be something to make today special.
No snow today. :( Just cold rain.
YUCK!! Yea if it's cold and dreary it might as well snow. Here it was sunny and 60:shocker:Quote:
Originally Posted by MandaRae
Holiday in the ghetto was relaxing once I got there. Massive stress getting there! Dinner was good. Apparently being a vegetarian goes against the reason God gave us animals. :eyebrow: Alex does not like cherry pie. I now have a sewing machine and a Christmas tree to put up!!!! Complete with decorations!!!!! :wub: Yeah I'm a spoiled brat! :winks:
Nice! It all depends here. Sometimes we're building snowmen, sometimes we're all outside without jackets. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DeDee33
lol... please tell me you are not going to be one of those "soy turkey" Thanksgiving people? Your mom does have a point, I believe part of the reason God gave us animals was to eat them. However, its a stretch to say that someone who doesn't eat them is going against God. I bet the cows don't think you are. :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Fallenstar80
You are most definitely a spoiled brat! lol Thats awesome though! Any ideas on your first sewing project? As for the tree, knowing your mom the decorations were probably all color coordinated. Am I right? lol
Speaking of sewing machines....
I got one for free from a friend at church. All I've done so far is make some wipes (I use cloth diapers :winks:), but my first big project is going to be to make Nathan a super hero cape. I hope it turns out well!
Oooo! That's an awesome first project!Quote:
Originally Posted by MandaRae
I seriously contemplated doing cloth diapers. But things were pretty hectic at the time so I decided to wait that out. Good thing I didn't go for it, since we don't have a washer/dryer in our place right now! Good for you though! How do you like using them?
I like them a lot. I have a decent sized stash :winks: and the washing/drying/folding appeals to my obsessive compulsive nature. :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by KC's wifey
I actually just did a whole series on my blog about cloth diapers. You can find the links on my fb. :D
Where are you at? I'm in SD. That sounds alot like our weather:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by MandaRae
Northern Indiana. So we get lake effect snow, too. :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by DeDee33
My first project will be an apron! I get so messy in the kitchen! I like the snow, but I prefer to go visit and then come back home!
I didn't do soy turkey this year because it was REALLY expensive. Maybe next year. Yes God did give us animals to eat..doesn't mean I need to! :P
are you kidding. thats my dream tree COLTS COLORS BABY!!!! :laugh:
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Originally Posted by DeDee33
aww lake effect snow! who woulda thunk i'd miss that stuff! lol i miss snow righ t now
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Originally Posted by MandaRae
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Originally Posted by ColtsFan1912
Dh wants snow so he can take the dog out dogsledding. :laugh: