Celina

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek I registered at Kohls this weekend so i'm finally done with registering. So glad that's over it was kinda stressful. I also got the gm and fi's linen pants. We got them at K&G for $25 a pair. We decided to hire the photosouvenir company for our pics. i just sent them over my paperwork a couple of hrs ago. Thanks Jessica, i wouldn't even know they existed if it wasn't for you. How was everyone's weekend? Sweet deal at K&G - I have been wanting to go there! Let me go first with my weekend.... Saturday morning - as my daughter was eating breakfast, I noticed she had CUT A HUGE CHUNK OF HAIR MISSING FROM THE MIDDLE OF HER HAIRLINE!! I could have strangled her! She said that she had a piece of hair that kept fallling out of place, and it irritated her so bad that she just pulled it out! My daughter has baby fine, naturally curly hair. Her hair does not grow past her shoulders. It takes MONTHS ...possibly YEARS to grow it back. I will have to color in the spot where her hair is missing for the wedding. Her head looks like crap - I was mad because she is going to look terrible in wedding pics. AND she looks like a dork because her hairline is JACKED UP! She has this short area where the hair was that looks and feels like stubble. Right below that she has these wisps of baby fine hair. I could have killed her! We did yardwork ALL weekend! My muscles are SO sore! But our yard looks beautiful! We put chicken wire around 10 sections of split rail fence so our son will quit escaping the yard. (I swear he is like a puppy). I planted 6 bushes, flowers and we added patio pavers to extend some of our patio. Needless to say, my legs and arms are SO sore, I have a scrape and bruise on my shin where two 18 inch concrete pavers fell on me, I have about 8 mosquito bites, AND - I discovered last night that I had an ant in my pants and got several ant bites on my butt! LOL! Oh yeah - and I got a great tan from all that work! Whewww...I'm tired just talking about it!

Yari, they came out so nice! l love them!

I think they are SUPER CUTE!!

........I mean...what a great way to incorporate your whole family - they are your kids too!

Waahh! I'm at home and my slow computer won't let me see your pics - I love your wording Abbie. What a great way to include Dougs kids!

Thanks Maura! I was going to order some from Marcia's Mexican Wonders and we kept going rounds over the shipping - I just want an easy place to deal with. These sound great!

We plan on working in the yard this weekend since it will be nice. We are having a party for the kids next Saturday and have some last minute things to finish up. Well...I found my roll of 25 yards of teal colored tulle at Hobby Lobby last night for $4.99! My step mom is going to sew it to the underskirt of my daughters dress for a little pop of color on her dress. They also carry in stock silver cake plateaus. They are just what I need so when I get a 40% coupon I know where to go! I am not sure of the exact dimensions, but they were round and would hold a cake from the resort just fine! They were $49.99 I found some cute little cups for the three little boys going to our wedding. I know - I'll have to post pics! Other than that - no wedding news for me! Have a great weekend girls and Steph - be careful and don't over exert yourself.

Have a wonderful birthday!

I just got in and got an e-mail saying that there are tons of stuff free for the next 24 hours! Take a look at www.vistaprint.com ~Celina

Quote: Originally Posted by SoontobeMrsE Her child who is now almost 10 years old has speech and learning disabilities. Our oldest kids are 6 months apart and people think they are an easy 2 years apart by the way each one talks, reasons and looks. (her daughter on the young end of the stick) - hope that makes sense! Oops...I meant to say that her youngest daughter (the scheduled c-section) and my daughter are actually 4 months apart - not 6.

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine I actually asked my Dr. about the epidural slowing things down and she said there is really no truth to that, every woman's body reacts differently. And if a woman chooses to have an elective c-section its her body and her choice I don't really think those should count in this discussion. I had a friend who just had a scheduled c-section because as a petite woman it was discovered that at 41 weeks she was not dialating AT ALL and her baby was almost 10lbs, for the safety of the baby they didn't even bother inducing her instead just scheduled a c-section. She was a big pro-natural birth advocate and didn't even want any drugs, however when faced with the prospect of being pregnant any longer or putting her baby at risk because after 40 weeks your placenta does not work properly anymore, she chose the c-section. I really don't know what Dr's are not informing their patients about the risks, however I also believe its a patients responsibility to ask questions and do what is best for them, I mean honestly its your life and your child's life. Sounds very similar to my 2nd pregnancy...... I didn't get a chance to read this thread earlier but wanted to put my 2 cents in. With my first child I was in labor for 10 hours, had her with some meds - I say SOME because I still felt pain, but all in all I dialated from 5 to 10 in a matter of minutes and 3 pushes and she was out. My second child - a WHOLE other story! I was a week overdue and was in labor for 32 hours. I don't wish that pain on anyone! Imagine not being able to eat anything but ice chips for 32 hours. The air was so dry, my nose got so dry and stuffy I could hardly breathe. After 3 - yes 3 failed attempts at an epidural the doctor finally determined that the baby was in distress and they had to do a C-section. The contractions were one on top of the other - I couldn't catch my breath from one when the next one came. For some reason, my body just would not dialate. Keep in mind I was deadset against a C Section. So after being taken into the OR to do the C Section - I was given a shot to numb me from the waist down - It didn't work either...I could still feel the doctor pinching my skin! I had to be put under for them to deliver my son. Thankfully he was a healthy 9lbs 10 oz baby boy! In my circumstances, it was absolutely necessary. I was told after that my placenta just quit doing its job. (sorry TMI) Sometimes you have to do what you have to do and until that time comes, you can't truly say what you will do. My stupid sister for instance, kept having kids even when her doctor told her that he could not continue to deliver via c section because of the scar tissue. She has three kids and with the last one, had it scheduled ...hold on...this is the epitamy of stupidness....to have her husband, son and the new babys birthdates all two days apart! She is a freaking idiot! She had her scheduled c-section and ended up with a child whose esophagus was not fully formed and had some SERIOUS digestive issues! Her daughter was on 7 different meds for acid reflux and she wasn't even 6 months old. Her child who is now almost 10 years old has speech and learning disabilities. Our oldest kids are 6 months apart and people think they are an easy 2 years apart by the way each one talks, reasons and looks. (her daughter on the young end of the stick) - hope that makes sense! All I can say is to each his own!

So far we have 30 confirmed! We sent out about 70 invites/STD's. So about half.

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 I understand that you are getting a 2nd job to help pay for the wedding and I'm sorry but this would piss me off even more - not to be rude but its FI's family let him get the 2nd bloody job!! TOTALLY Agree with her here! However after reading about the stress with your FI - I can see why - just think it's BS! I would make sure FMIL & FSIL know about your second job. You may not be able to vent to FI, but I would drop some subltle lines to them directly. Quote: Originally Posted by MoonPalacePookie I think you're being absolutely wonderful to FI by doing this, I just hope he appreciates what you have to go through to make him happy. In that sense, I would say its totally worth it. On the other hand, FMIL and FSIL are total b$*s for letting you pay and putting you in that situation to start with. They should know better, you would think they would be happy to attend their sons/brothers wedding for his sake, not to get a free trip out of it. TOTALLY AGREE here too! If they aren't contributing SOMEHOW-SOMEWAY I would be Pissed! Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Now you know never to offer to pay for anything for them again, cause they are the kinda people who will take u up on your offer. YEP!! Dang Dez - this is jacked up! It's a double edged sword - on one hand you want to help make sure your FI has a great day with his family there - however on the other hand it is a HUGE expense - so much that you are getting a 2nd job. They better be appreciative. You are a saint in my book!

Thanks for the info on the photographer!

I have a party about once a year. With the economy right now, I wouldn't suggest it. My friend who is a consultant, she isn't doing so well. I think for most people candles are a luxury and buying them isn't a priority right now. They do have good products and I love them, but would reconsider being a consultant.

Okay - we watched it! I thought it was pretty convincing! That ghost was really trying to come through. I couldn't imagine having a ghost in my home. Could you imagine sitting at the kitchen table talking to a ghost and telling it you want it to leave? The girl seemed to take it with a grain of salt.

Love them! Thanks for sharing!

Everything looked great - you've now got me recondidering playing cards! Thanks for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 Celina, I am feeling like crap but thanks for asking. The shot has made things worse (more numbness in foot more leg pain, blah blah blah). Thank goodness for a sweetheart of a FI who has stroked my hair until the tears stopped so I could fall asleep. He also got me a sound spa (with soothing sounds, rain, tropical, etc) which has been a lifesaver. Next shot scheduled for June 4. Oh Honey - I am SO sorry! I know how it feels. I am so sorry this is going on. Can you take Vicodin? I didn't know with your job...but it is the ONLY thing that takes that pain away where I can actually move and feel better. I keep a full prescription just in case. I don't wish that pain on anyone - well...maybe some people like my worst enemies, etc. Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek I also got my ring bearer's outfit. I ordered a linen shirt from Gap that had a vertical design on it and a pair of chinos. I don't think you can really see the pattern on the shirt in the pic but here goes CUTE FIND! Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 I hope this works. Here is the link to the thread where I posted a pic of my invite sample. I didn't change anything on it, but when I get home I'll take a pic of the finsihed product with the RSVP and Travel cards so you can see how they turned out. I ended up getting thinner ribbon in both the green and pink color to tie around the invite once it is folded closed. I couldn't get the big ribbon to stop fraying. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t17645-4 I remember these too! Very very pretty!

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 Has anyone tried this website? Bridal Flip Flops by FloppyJos they look like they are kind of custom That was the site I was going to buy mine from but decided to DIY them instead. I'll post when I get them done. So far I only have one shoe partially done.

I like number 2 - looks very elegant with your dress. I think number 2 and 4 would be most comfortable. I wore #4 for a wedding I was in and was able to wear the shoes all night.

Hi Ladies! I was checking out the August Bride thread to see how you girls were doing! Maura - you are ON THE BALL GIRL! All of your stuff looks amazing! Your cakes are great! The cake I hope to get - I want to look like your white insp pic above. Take care - your weddings are coming up so fast!

Hi there to my 2nd date twin! I am so sorry she bailed on you. Sometimes people dont know how to tell you things and find it easier to do it in writing versus face to face. It was probably very hard for her to do and she probably couldn't muster up the courage to do it face to face. I'm sure she probably just found it easier for her to say it this way. I know it hurts, but at least she told you now instead of waiting till the last minute or avoiding your calls altogether. I would let her go on and help plan your other wedding related events. If she wants to be involved in some way, it would be more damaging to your relationship with her to tell her no, than to let her do what she can. Who knows, maybe she'll get excited about it and reconsider once she sees how much she is missing out on. Take care! ~Celina

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek okay okay, i posted my pics on this thread: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...941#post397840 I think they turned out pretty good, but i have to admit fi did most of the work! He had them pretty much designed while i was working during tax season. Danielle, Those are FABULOUS! I LOVE the bright colors! That turquoise really pops! They came out great! I am going to steal your time line to put into my welcome letter if you don't mind! Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 I agree...where are the pics ladies? I got my FI to order the shirts for him and his guys (Tommy Bahama shirts) and thats about it. Missy, yeah!!! 6 months to go!!!! Thats awesome! Stephanie - 1st - how are you feeling and how did the epidural go last week? 2nd - what shirts did he order? I looked at the TB shirts and there were too many good ones to choose from! I think my dad got a TB shirt for the wedding. Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson Those turned out great. I didn't do the boarding pass invites, but the are a neat idea. I did a folder style invite for the DW and I think that I will do MIB for the AHR. Here are the invites that I made. Erica, those look great! I really-really like those! They are a little different than all of the others. They came out really nice. I like the way the info stacks on one side and it gives everyone information about everything. Great job! You are making me reconsider my invite choice! There is so much information to include - your invites really put it all together nicely. Grat job!

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece Your backyard looks like something out of a magazine! I'm officially jealous. Me TOO! Party at Yari's! I'll bring the Margs! Looks great - good choice! I love the red! (and the palm trees, and pool)