Cattie

I'm going to do a 8x10 leather album I think. My style? Well since I'm not a size 2! I'm going to do a few in his Chelsea soccer jersey, some with a satin sheet and prolly a long satin red nighty. I'm not 100% sure yet, but I'm deff using the soccer jersey! He's gonna flip with that one!

I'm sitting on my recliner with cramps!! Thank god I only have to deal with it 4 times a year!

Did you 2 grow up in NJ or Philly? I've lived in NJ all my life, I'm down in Galloway Twp now, by Stockton College. My parents still live in Franklin Twp where I grew up, the one in Gloucester Co, not up North!

It could also be a playful poltergeist. I think I have one in my house. He's not harmful, just VERY playful. Like I'm missing things. Or the cat sometimes stares at the ceiling and meows. Things get moved while both of us where sleeping. It's cute though. Doesn't bother me at all. I do swear my grandmothers ghost stays with me though. There are things that I do, that she's the only one that ever told me to do, and its always for a reason. It's kinda weird, but we where super close so I like it. It makes me think she's still around watching over me =)

I'm going through the same thing. I NEVER broke out in highschool. Now I'm 31 I break out like a teenager!! I went to the dermatologist who gave me a lotion and put me on an antibiotic that I couldn't go in the sun with, and gave me the worse yeast infection. I said screw the Dr. I tried Proactive, and I broke out worse. Right now I'm using the nuetrogina acne wash and aveeno moisturizer. I still break out occasionally on my chin. My diet really hasn't changed much through the years. I'd be interested in hearing more feedback about Kiehl's, since I really want to clear up my skin by the wedding!

I don't remember who posted this link, but I think I may try it for my wedding. Lipchic - We Are Europe's # 1 Selling Lipstick Sealer, And Our Products Are Available In The United States It's worth a shot!! The person who posted it said it works so!

Thats a cute idea! We're doing Hershey Bars for our AHR! Yay for no more knick naks!

We've always done Christmas Eve dinner with the family. It's the polish version of the Italian 7 fishes. We have an odd number of food items on the table, an extra plate is set for a guest who will never be turned down, no meat, few other things. When my grandmother passed away, the family wanted to stop doing it, I told my mom (who is the oldest child) that we were not forgetting our heritage. So we continued to do it. Fast forward to meeting the FI. His family is also polish and does the same thing. (He was actually born there) So we switch off years since it means to much to each of us. Last Christmas Eve was with my family, so this year is with his. We have alot of fun, we do gifts with the immediate family that night, then go to midnight mass. It's the most important holiday to me.

I try to get everything up by right after Thanksgiving. This year is gonna be a task though with painting and redoing all the floors upstairs! I feel like I live in a dust hole right now. Plus packing more stuff then anything in my dining room! So I'll prolly do it around the 2nd week in Dec. We to keep all our stuff up until after the Feast of the 3 Kings. I think my mother would kill me if I took it down sooner, oh and so would the cat who takes up residence under the tree.

Quote: Originally Posted by JoannaR I love it.. I have actually been looking into doing a BD too.. But I am having a hard time finding a good photographer in the NJ/NY tristate area.. Anyone have any suggestions?? I'm using Brandi Grooms. JennyK actually was the first to use her and fell in love with her. She does her work either A out of your house or B out of Atlantic Highlands Blue Bay Inn, thats where I'm having her do mine in March. Here is her link. Brandi Grooms Photography ~ Liberating Portraits ~ Boudoir Photography, Photography for Women, Portraits, & Wedding Photography

I would prefer January. Right now I'm painting, putting new floors in the house. Tonight my mom and I painted the computer room and spare bedroom. Now I have to have the FI's uncle come lay the flooring so we can move our bedroom into the spare room and work on ours next! And we're having a holiday party Dec 17 so the family and my MOH and her family can all meet! I told the FI the house has to be in order by the 2nd week of Dec! Plus I have Christmas shopping to do! Oh yeah, and wedding planning. Did I mention work a full time job and sleep in there? Atleast let us get it done now before kids come!!

I'm down by Atlantic City. I'd love to be able to car pool with someone if they where around my area!

I received this email today from my aunt. I figured I'd pass it on! FYI If you have them; use them before Christmas. And And don't buy them for presents. I wanted to give everyone a heads up that if you tend to give gift cards around the holidays, you need to be careful that the cards will be honored after the holidays. Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are still selling the cards through the holidays even though the cards will be worthless January 1. There is no law preventing them from doing this. On the contrary, it is referred to as 'Bankrupcy Planning). Below is a partial list of stores that you need to be cautious about. Circuit City (filed Chapter 11) Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide closing Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 stores nationwide Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January Cache will close all stores Talbots closing down specialty stores J. Jill closing all stores (owned by Talbots) Pacific Sunwear (also owned by Talbots) GAP closing 85 stores Footlocker closing 140 stores mo re to close after January Wickes Furniture closing down Levitz closing down remaining stores Bombay closing remaining stores Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January Whitehall closing all stores Piercing Pagoda closing all stores Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January. Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ ( New Brunswick ) Macys to close 9 stores after January Linens and Things closing all stores Movie Galley Closing all stores Pep Boys Closing 33 stores Sprint/Nextel closing 133 stores JC Penney closing a number of stores after January Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores. Wilson Leather closing down all stores Sharper Image closing down all stor~s K B Toys closing 356 stores Loews to close down some stores Dillard's to close some stores

So what are you girls doing for makeup for the big day? Since we're going on a cruise, they ships salon doesn't offer make up service. So my aunt (that sounds weird since she's 3 years older then me and I never call her that!) is going to do my makeup, since we're not having a wedding party so I wanted to give her something special to do. I normally wear Bare Minerals. I was thinking of going like 2 weeks before we leave and taking her with me to Mac since everyone raves about there makeup. Atleast to get some foundation and eye makeup. What do you girls suggest?

I'm not quite a nurse, but I am on my feet 8 hours a day! I like Merrells and Clarks, they both make nice shoes for being on your feet.

Well I did a google search real quick and found they have an ebay store. eBay Store ? RIDERS DISCOUNT: Search results for. There feedback doesn't look to bad. I would make sure to use Paypal to pay for it just in case you have an issue. I couldn't find anything else on them. GL! And hope the hubby likes his jacket!!

I have a piece of silk from my blanket from a kid. Its always under my pillow. The FI makes fun of me, and uses it to play with our cat. I love it, I can't help but run it through my fingers when I'm stressed out! Its so calming.

Congrats! And let me tell you, I've been in my house for 7 and a half years and I still have boxes =( And the remodeling never stops! I currently have to iron my clothes in the master bathroom and can barely move in my bedroom right now due to the office and spare bedroom being painted and hardwood floors going in. Then I get to relocate my bedroom! All this before Dec 17 when I have a get together of the family and friends who are all going on the wedding cruise! Best of luck! And have fun decorating! Its the best part!

I'm doing my AHR invites with the clear avery labels.

I actually re did mine from when I posted them a while ago. I didn't like how they turned out the first time and thought I could do better. What I did was bought blank business cards, made up the front and back on Publisher, then printed and laminated them. Cut them out, used a heart shaped hole punch to slip the plastic through and they turned out great! I did however type all my guests information in before I laminated them. Or your guest could always use a sharpie and write over the plastic. They turned out alot harder then in the plastic sleeves. One day I'll get around to posting the picutres

Tara, I was trying to make a newsletter and couldn't figure it out. So, I kinda decided to steal your idea, I hope you don't mind! So if you don't, would you mind if I sorta stole the welcome first page? I can't really think of what to put on ours and I can't think of anything creative that doesn't sound silly. Would you mind PMing me what yours said? I can't quite read it on the photos! Thanks so much!!

Are you looking to add something else to your bags? And could you elaborate a little more about a vegan animal lover! Sorry, not trying to sound stupid, but not exactly sure what you mean by that!

Beautiful pictures!! Where did you get your necklace by chance?

I'm so in! Although someone would have to help me navigate NYC! I've only been there a few times in my life!

1: What is your current job, and if you had to switch careers, what would the other career be? I'm a casino dealer/supervisor. If I had to switch careers, I'd love to work a normal Mon-Fri 9-5 job with weekend and holidays off!! 2: What is your favorite hobby? Shopping, reading and surfing the net 3: What is your favorite holiday, and why? New Years, fresh start to a new year and putting the past year behind you! 4: What is your greatest achievement? Buying my own house at 24. 5: What is your favorite animal... and why? Cats, they're fairly self sufficient and mine thinks she's a person and a dog! 6: What is your dream trip? Australia! 7: What is your fav food? Stuffed Cabbage. 8: Who has made the biggest impact in your life? My Mother, she's the best in the whole world, and without her love and support I wouldn't be where I am now in life. 9: If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be, and why? Red. It's so unpredictable! 10: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? As long as I'm in driving distance to my family and I have a roof over my head I'm happy! 11: How many siblings do you have? Just 1 younger brother. 12: What is your biggest fear? Being alone. 13: What’s your favorite holiday dish you make for your family? I'm the crab dip queen! 14: Do you have a nickname? No. 15: What causes do you support? Breast Cancer Awareness and Stem Cell Research 16: What is your guilty pleasure? Mike and Ikes 17. If you could have one special power, what would it be & why?? Be able to teleport, I really hate driving places! 18. How old are you? 31 19. If you won the lottery (hundreds of millions) what would you do? Pay off both our parents and siblings debts. Build a family compound, but they wouldn't have a key to our house! 20. What gadget do you not need, but still want? GPS 21. What is your favorite T.V. show? I have to many. CSI's, Law and Orders, Criminal Minds..... 22. When did you know that FI was "the One?" That's a hard one, it just kinda happened! 23. What is your favorite item of clothing? Sweats and a Hoodie 24. How many or do you want children? 2 is good! 25. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who? Alot actually, being in the casino business. It seems they all like to gamble. The nicest was Jerry Orbach, The worse was Allen Iverson. 26. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? Princess Diana, so I could tell the story of how she really died. 27. What is your worst bad habit? Biting my nails and picking at my face! 28. What's your middle name? Does it have significance? Marie, after my great grandmother. 29. What's the craziest thing you've ever done? Sledding behind my uncles jeep on an old VW beetle hood in a peach orchard as kids! 30. What is the one thing that your significant does that drives you CRAZY? Snores! 31. What’s your favorite movie? Goonies! My Question: Why did you choose a destination wedding? My Answer: Our relationship has been anything but normal, so having a traditional wedding was not a thought. Why not do something that no one in either family has ever done and save some money in the process!