JaimeLynne

Can you take alcohol down to Mexico?? We are staying in a non AI resort so we thought if we could we'd take a bottle of wine with us just to make sure we have something that is good and inexpensive to drink in the room on our first night there... I know you can bring something like 2 liters back into the country but I've never thought about taking alcohol into Mexico...

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine Jaime she is so freakin cute, I am biased though because I love puppies. My little girl stayed pretty small and in a lot of ways still is a puppy. Have fun on your trip! Ollie (our mini Dachshund) is the same way and girl Westies also have a tendency to keep that puppy look. I love puppies too P.S. I can't believe the count down is less than 24 hours! We have so much to do!

Heidi, that's awesome - CONGRATS!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Yay Jaime! I'm glad you guys are going, I know how much you are looking forward to it. Have a wonderful time Thanks Lizz! Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 I am glad you are going, and sometimes cooking at home together can be romantic Just get some 2 buck chuck wine and you are good to go!! Quote: Originally Posted by Christine cooking together can be a lot of fun and does save a ton of money. Have fun and why didn't I know about this puppy...what kind of puppy are you getting? So excited for you. We've tried the cooking together thing before but I usually end up running Martin out of the kitchen (control freak much?! haha). We're going into it with a completely different mindframe this go around though so I'm happy Christine - we are hoping to adopt a Westie puppy! I haven't said much cause it's been a long process but in the end we settled on a great Westie Rescue Org in Oklahoma. This is the little 9 wk old we hope to adopt (her name is Keeley): Available Westies Keep your fingers crossed for us that she's still there when we get back because they don't "hold" the dogs for people. We've already passed the home visit test so if she's there when we get back (we're going on the 22nd) we get her! We really want a female puppy and she's the only one available right now. Once they grow up and get their full coats in they are soooo cute! Quote: Originally Posted by StephanieMN OMG we are going through the same thing. We are stressed about money yet we find the money to go out to eat...go figure. Growing up SUCKS! Have a wonderful time. haha yes growing up does SUCK! lol but I enjoy learning the new things that come with getting older. I've always looked forward to growing older - I'm weird like that I guess ;P Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka OK that was really alarming jamie. I'm glad you guys are going. yo got my nerves going I must admit. PV is going to be wonderful. I know how much you've been looking forward to this. And just think you'll be getting married in PV soon too! You're going to love it. Who knows maybe you and martin need this time alone together. Just remember to relax with one another. Dinners at home are great for this. We try to not eat with the TV on, we talk so much more. It's great company. WOOHOO PV!! Have fun! Sorry to scare you! I was scared too!!! Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW Hooray Jaime, I was starting to read this thread and start crying for you too until I continued and saw you decided to go....So happy for you! You're going to check out the Mayan Palace in PV right? Will its very pretty...I love the pools... I know you guys will have a great time. Drea - Awe you're sweet to cry for me! lol Yep, we're going to visit the Mayan Palace and Las Caletas, among others. Can't wait! Send good healing thoughts out there for me so I can be on the top of my game! Quote: Originally Posted by twinkletoes I'm glad everything worked out for you guys! Me too! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On a side note work went well tonight and I sold 4 pieces which is great for the whole money issue. Thanks again everyone for all your support and kind words. Y'all really are the best, I'm so glad I have you all in my life!!!! (Ok, I'm getting all cheesy now )

Jen & Rachel - THANKS!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Wow Jamie. That's a lot on your plate. I'm sure you will make the right decision. I know your determined to have a site visit, but just from my perspective, it hasn't been worrisome planning the wedding without one. I have never been to Las Caletas and I haven't been too concerned about it either. It looks beautiful and sounds beautiful. This forum has helped disappate any worries that I did have. Believe me, before this forum I used to worry that I was being scammed somehow (funny I know, but FI and I are such gullible people. We almost always take the person's word for it.) I somewhat know how you feel when it comes to money too. My parents are paying for nearly half our wedding and FI and I are going to Las Vegas next month. We will probably get legally married while we are there, but still...I feel bad that my parents are paying for half of the wedding since I'm barely out of school and we are taking OUR money and having fun with it. They don't seem to care and encourage us to have fun (hey, that's parents. They want the best for their children.) I feel bad though. Hang in there. Thanks Rachel! Well guys, Martin and I just made our decision... Drum roll please.............. WE'RE GOING!!!!!!! Off to work tonight and then packing our bags tomorrow. And we've decided not to get each other anymore gifts and make the puppy our Christmas present. We've already asked for Petsmart giftcards for Xmas, hahah. (And I'm putting money in the puppy fund for "just in case" incidences.) Our main guilty pleasure was going out to dinner and for drinks (like almost every night!) so we are stopping that RIGHT NOW and making dinner at home. Grocery store and cooking books here I come!!! LOL I'm also going to give my dad some money today just to help ease things. Basically we really just need to switch our priorities around. Ahhh, growing up. Anyways, I am so excited. Trying not to feel guilty at all. But this is something we both really want to do and feel it is necessary if at all possible so we're going to make it happen! The best thing is we've learned something from all of this. Now, time to go make some sales tonight! Thanks for everyone's support and sorry for the false alarm.

Good point - thanks for pointing this out.

It's a combination of things. I'm still sick but I think I could swing it. However, we have some looming financial things that we just found out about. Also, we were planning on adopting a puppy (have everything set up for it) just after we returned and I'm not sure we can do both now with the information we just received. I just checked our school calendar and it looks like we will have off from May 3-26th. That should be plenty of time to save up the money and reschedule our site visit. Everything just seems so rushed. We need to decide ASAP if we are going to reschedule or not. I've been bawling my eyes out (lol, I'm a girl of course ) trying to figure this out. Even if we go up there right now there's no way we can pay for a deposit on the site right now. However, I am afraid that if we don't go now we won't get to go in time to book the date we want, and I refuse to book site unseen. It's a long story and there's so much more to this. I'm so conflicted right now. My Dad just called and said to go ahead and go but I feel bad about going when we're having a hard time financially. Since I'm still in college my Dad helps out a LOT with bills, etc. but this trip had come out of Martin and mine's own money. I know it would help my dad out a ton though if we gave him the money. If this sounds confusing, it is. Martin and I are both totally confused on what to do - we've gone back and forth about 10 times in the last hour, lol. I've just got to have faith that it will all work out the way it's supposed to.

I'll explain more later but I am super bummed right now

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Feel any better Jamie? I had a stupid bug awhile ago and occassionally I still wake up congested and with a cough. Should have gone to the doctor but oh well! Have fun on your trip. I can't wait to see pics of all the places. I wish I could have done a site visit, but FI wants to go to Vegas instead. So next month, Vegas here we come. Still sick but getting better bit by bit. Today was my first time out of the house (besides the doctor's). I've never been to Vegas - have fun! I will definitely take lots of pics in PV.

YAHOOOOOO!!!!! My roommate just came in (weird, cause he never comes home from lunch) with a huge package that had been left for me! He looked at me like I was a little crazy as I jumped around the room saying "YAY! It must be my Secret Santa!!!!!" hahahahaha Tami (foxytv) Thanks soooo much! I love my gifts!!!!! Here are pics: I'm actually glad you got us something other than Merlot because recently our tastes have been moving more towards Cabernet and Shiraz - this blend looks YUMMY! So do you rep for a wine company? That's so cool. I am so excited to finally have some wine charms! I can't wait til Martin and I can sit down by the fire with wine in the glasses you gave us eating the yummy chocolates. THANKS!!! P.S. OK LADIES, You may NOW begin your future planning!!!

Hey now, you guys have to wait for me to get my gift before you start planning the next round!!!!! hahaha jk

Quote: Originally Posted by JulieG Do not worry about it, we are not in a rush, we are just excited. Whenever you have a chance, we can wait for it. Worry about feeling better and show Martin the pics first. Quote: Originally Posted by Diana Isn't it funny how good news comes when you most need it? I hope they are as great in your eyes as we know they will be in ours. I hope you feel better and dream tonight about the amazing life ahead. Can't wait to see your pics! Aww, thanks ladies! Martin brought me home a Get Well balloon w/a really sweet card and roses. What a sweetie. Now off to bed for some much needed sleep!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyV Boo, I'm sorry you're feeling sick - but that's a nice little surprise to get your pics so quickly! I am sitting here, waiting patiently to see more pictures though!! Quote: Originally Posted by JulieG So, are you going to post some or what? We would love to share in your joy. Sorry ladies, I started feeling even worse as the day went on. Martin hasn't even seen them yet. It literally took me about 2.5 hrs to just look at most of them. I'm not sure when I'll be able to get them up - I've got sooo much to do, it's completely stressing me out. I will try to asap tho

Stillllll looking... Sheesh!!! I think it's time for a break, my eyes are killing me!

Jeez, there are soooo many of them. I've been looking at them an hour and I don't think I'm even 1/2 way through...

Woohooo!!! Just as I was starting to sit here feeling completely sorry for myself over being so sick the doorbell rang and it was FedEx with our Engagement Pics CD!! I've got soooo many pics to go through. If there are any good ones (other than those already posted) I'll post 'em up here.

Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW Hooray!!! we actually have one more person to receive their gift should be on it's way. I think that would be me! lol FedEx just showed up and I was like "Yippee!" It wasn't my SS gift but it WAS our Engagement Pics!!!! YEAH!!!

I think of it like I'm visiting the busy streets of Manhattan - look straight ahead and don't make eye contact.

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Wow! I thought you were Mayan all the way. How exciting. I secretly hope you pick LC. The Mayan is beautiful though. Me too. I really do love the idea of LC, just not the boat ride to and from. I'm concerned that I will be full of nerves and the boat ride just might send me over the edge if ya know what I mean. However, we figure at the very least it is definitely worth checking out and would be a fun group tour to do. Nicole just sent over the proposal for 40 people and I am very pleasantly surprised at the cost!!! It definitely sounds like a great option. QUESTION: How many of you received hesitation from your guests about the boat ride?? That is my main concern right now.

Can't wait to read more, Celina!

Quote: Originally Posted by mora LOL Jaime the OXXO are mini marts in every corner, you can buy beer and some liquor and snacks, basic stuff. If you need more specific liquor you need to go to Walmart. About Prisar, they were at Mexico City on Vacations, they were coming back today, in their webpage is the phone number , but I just PM too in case you couldnt find it.... if they dont answer I have their nextel id too so let me know I can contact them and let them know you are looking for them.... ok? You will be better at PV , is the medicine you need... Haha, thanks Edna. I forgot to say that Priscilla did email me earlier today to confirm and she gave me her number. Looking forward to it!

Cool, can't wait to see the pics! Sounds like other than scrambling around a bit you had a great time

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka the OXXO mart I wonder if that means hugs and kisses like it does here lol

Thanks everyone! I just got back from the doc and he said to go ahead and start on the antibiotics and he gave me something that will hopefully help me to sleep better. I'm praying that I am well by this weekend! Speaking of congestion and plane rides - who has some good tips for helping out congested ears when you're in the air and on the descent?? I'm definitely going to take some afrin spray. I'm so glad we aren't leaving today - I'd be miserable and probably have to reschedule!!!