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30. *!* LOK Blogs Update -- Looking for birth stories and pregnancy bloggers. (m) *!* - Mirz 11/19/2008 07:01:19 CST (0)
29. */*/*/*/* MIDWEEK MUSINGS *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 05:50:20 (6)
- */*/*/*/* Name one thing you like about your mother and one thing you dislike. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 05:54:12 (3)
  - I am being honest, I do not like one thing about my mother, every time I tell myself that she is only human, she does something so evil that I just can't even believe a person could stoop even lower. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 13:54:02 (0)
  - My mom and I have a great relationship so there are many great things about her, the one bad habbit I have picked up from my mom is handling a crisis well at the time of it then stress eating later. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 17:59:52 (0)
  - I loved being raised by a christian woman who sang gospel songs no matter what she was doing the only thing I dislike about my mom is that she has passed away. (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 21:22:49 (0)
- */*/*/*/* Name one thing you like about your father and one thing you dislike. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 05:56:09 (3)
- */*/*/*/* Which of the four above was easiest to come up with? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 05:58:45 (1)
  - my mother. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 13:58:16 (0)
- */*/*/*/* Name one personality trait you believe you inherited from your mother and one from your father. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 06:00:46 (3)
  - I got my mothers' right hook and my fathers' lack of tact. I don't like things sugar coated and usually tell it like it is. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 14:01:17 (0)
  - My dad's ability to push through a task to completion no matter how tired we become, and from my mom how to delegate a task. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 18:02:45 (0)
  - the ability to organize and work hard from my mom and I am a dreamer like my dad. (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 21:30:22 (0)
- */*/*/*/* In what way(s) do you look like your mother and father? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 06:03:37 (3)
  - I have my dads' nose and I look a lot like my mother. That is one of the reasons I keep my hair lighter in colour.- My hair is naturally midnight black, like hers. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 14:04:13 (0)
  - I look like my dad in all ways just like my kids all look like Rick (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 18:03:40 (0)
  - I have my mothers hands I notice it more and more every day other than that I look just like my dad. (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 21:32:07 (0)
- */*/*/*/* How well do you/did you get along with each of your parents? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 06:06:13 (3)
  - When I was young I got along with my parents very well.I miss those times. Now I will speak to my father if I see him in town and I do not have any relationship with my mother. (m) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 14:35:38 (0)
  - Both of them well. I was a strong willed child but they were able to break my will with their love and dicipline(in all areas of life) (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 18:05:19 (1)
    - as an adult I get along with them even better (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 18:06:18 (0)
  - I feel that I got along with them both very well (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 21:33:33 (0)
28. *!* Come over to the Household Board and share your Thanksgiving Menu! (m) *!* - Mirz 11/18/2008 07:01:33 CST (0)
27. */*/*/*/* MEGA MOMS SHARE: Please give me an idea... *\*\*\*\* - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:09:42 (3)
- here is some of our things we do - my-8-angels 11/17/2008 22:28:15 (0)
- For us... - gelsum 11/18/2008 18:15:44 (0)
- We are weird!! - canadianmom 11/19/2008 00:45:09 (0)
26. */*/*/*/* GATHER HERE TO TALK & SHARE! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 05:15:21 (4)
- */*/*/*/* What's on YOUR heart this week? Large or small, happy or sad, please share something about yourself here. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 05:17:33 (0)
- */*/*/*/* Prayer/Positive thought requests anyone? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 05:19:03 (0)
- */*/*/*/* Accountability needed? Share goals, projects, tasks, even setbacks & struggles here. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 05:22:04 (0)
- */*/*/*/* Message Board Central: Leave a message for a special Board Buddy here! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 05:26:48 (8)
  - Michele/canadianmom, anxiously waiting to hear if you found the *perfect dress*....... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:14:29 (1)
    - Nope, I did get a beautiful royal blue blouse and black skirt though. not exactly what I wanted, but it is down to the crunch. All the dresses this year seem to be sleeveless and I have to have my arms covered. How was your weekend? (nt) - canadianmom 11/17/2008 20:39:58 (1)
      - It was good! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 06:42:43 (0)
  - Penelope/gelsum, also anxious to hear more about how you're doing! I realize things have been hectic... just know I'm thinking of you often. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:16:12 (1)
    - Thanks Lisa! Life just doesn't ever want to stop. I have considered an escape plan, but the collateral damage is projected to be too high. LOL Just trying to extricate myself from toddlers/preschoolers to go grocery shopping takes hours it seems. I think we need a 'sticky' icon. (nt) - gelsum 11/17/2008 17:14:31 (1)
      - LOL about escaping... I was just thinking about that recently myself! I didn't come up with any good options, either. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 06:44:38 (0)
  - Michelle/my-8-angels, please give us an update on the Christmas prep! You're almost getting me in the spirit here! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:19:33 (1)
    - we got 120 dozen cookies done this weekend , cards are completed. and now all the decorations are down and we are going thru the lights to make sure they all work. We went to Hallmark this weekend and got each of the children their special ornament for this year . So all is going well. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/17/2008 22:33:04 (1)
      - What do you do with all the cookies right now? My kids would LOVE to spend a day at your house. I think I would, too! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 06:46:40 (1)
        lol ones that can be frozen are and the others are packaged and put on my shelves in the garage where no little fingers can get them I think the worse time for my kiddos is when I have them all sitting out and packaging them up for people thats when I have some wishful thinkers that they will break and they will get them. But in the end they get some. So come on over we can have a cup of tea and cookies mmmm.Well, you can have the cookies I can't have any. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/18/2008 07:11:55 (0)
  - Shannon/mommy2jkserjl, how did your time away with your mom go? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:22:36 (0)
  - Kathy/the11ofus, it was great to see you posting last week! If you check back again, give us an update on how things are in your world! We haven't talked in forever! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:25:47 (1)
    - Hi Lisa(m) - 11ofus 11/18/2008 00:52:46 (1)
      - And thanks for replying! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 06:49:18 (0)
  - Tracy/mom2twelve, how did the "Sound of Music" and birthday party go, dear? Sounds busy, but fun! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:29:19 (1)
    - The weekend was filled with joys....... - mom2twelve 11/17/2008 14:05:56 (1)
      - I'm so glad about your pastor... I've been thinking about him after what you said last week. Great news! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 06:38:13 (0)
  - And Rachel/LullabyLady, trying once again to send a special shout-out your way! Really wishing you'd return to us, but either way, I'll be praying for you as the time draws near for your little one's arrival! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 06:32:03 (0)
  - Lisa (nine arrows) How is all going with you and your family? Do you have Thanksgiving at your house or do you go somewhere? (nt) - my-8-angels 11/17/2008 22:35:06 (1)
    - Doing good! We go to Craig's dad's (about 4 hours away) next Wednesday and to my brother's (1.5 hours) Thanksgiving Day. Looking more forward to it all than I had been and gradually easing myself into holiday mode. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 06:59:09 (1)
      - Big hugs to ya (nt) - my-8-angels 11/18/2008 07:13:14 (0)
25. */*/*/*/* Mega Calendar: What's going on in your Mega Woman World this week? How're Thanksgiving plans coming? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 05:12:41 (0)
24. */*/*/*/* WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17-23, 2008 *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 05:10:16 (0)
23. *+*+*+*+* WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Plans? Projects? Exotic getaways? Laundry? Share it all here! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/14/2008 03:09:50 (5)
- baking and more baking, finishing my christmas cards and mass and confirmation class after. Oh and Taking the girls around to try and sell there christmas trees . (nt) - my-8-angels 11/14/2008 03:26:22 (0)
- Fridge shopping, still perfect dress shopping, grocery shopping. Hubby has to go into work for part of a day this weekend. Got to do some baking. I should go into my favorite Indian dress shop and snag some jewelry for my banquet night. (nt) - canadianmom 11/14/2008 04:07:03 (0)
- Not much here. Dh will work - we are $WAY$ behind from him not working to take care of me after the mc and then having 4 days of computer/internet problems. Other than that we need wood for next week and church. (nt) - room4more 11/14/2008 04:54:08 (0)
- Really pushing to catch-up here. Laundry, HS planning, and just getting organized/scheduled through the holiday season. (nt) - Mirz 11/14/2008 11:04:11 (0)
- Sound of Music final weekend of preformances for the girls, shopping and twins 7th birthday party on Sunday! Oh yeah we hope to throw in a library trip too. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/14/2008 13:47:39 (0)
22. Dh finally talked to someone at the IRS who actually HELPED!!! We should get the rest of our tax/stimulus rebate in Dec!! If no ER's come up we will be able to get a trailer, hitch and chainsaw for our woodstove - what fun....lol! (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 20:00:26 (1)
- A trailer, hitch, and chainsaw..... hmmm..... I guess that's good! I can think of things I'd rather do with it, but that's excellent news! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 21:28:35 (1)
  - Just teasin', you know..... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/14/2008 03:03:33 (1)
    - Well, there are a lot of other things I would rather spend it on too, BUT - being a grown-up and all. I happy though that dh will have what he needs to keep us warm this winter! (nt) - room4more 11/14/2008 04:45:10 (0)
21. Update on my prayer requests.. - mom2twelve 11/13/2008 03:02:18 (3)
- Continued prayers for all... I'm glad your dad will be discharged and will say an extra prayer for the pastor. I'm sorry he's suffering. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 06:13:54 (0)
- I will keep them in my prayers! (nt) - canadianmom 11/13/2008 13:47:30 (0)
- Will keep praying here too! (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 19:53:43 (0)
20. Come join in on the discussions on the LOK TALK board - kmomof12 11/12/2008 12:46:23 CST (0)
19. *+*+*+*+* MIDWEEK FUN POLL: Have you told anyone you love them this week? Who? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 16:20:19 (7)
- Of course...dh and the kids. (nt) - room4more 11/12/2008 21:32:21 (0)
- Yep...10 kids, 1 husband & 1 dog!(The dog thinks shes' people!) (nt) - canadianmom 11/12/2008 22:12:27 (0)
- yep the children and of course my dh every day several times a day ! (nt) - my-8-angels 11/12/2008 22:23:12 (0)
- Dh and the kids (nt) - mom2twelve 11/13/2008 02:54:45 (0)
- Oh, you guys are so much more affectionate than I am (I think we've had this conversation before). The only people I've initiated saying it to (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 07:55:07 (1)
  - OH, I didn't know you meant I had to be the one to initiate it. I'm much more like you, though I do say it first, not as often as dh and more to the youngers than the olders. Friends I never say it to first and I even feel weird saying second. I'm trying to be better, but I still fall way short. (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 19:49:10 (1)
    - Now I gotta ask - do you initiate hugs? I'm just as bad with those too. Have you read any of the Love Languages books? I have one, but haven't read it yet. (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 19:52:47 (1)
      - Haven't read the books, but I'm familiar with the theories. For me it totally depends on the person. I am extremely affectionate with some people, very reserved with others. But I've been working on being more demonstrative with my family, after it was called to my attention that I wasn't huggy & kissy enough. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 21:34:27 (0)
- Oh yes, dh all the children, my sister, dad, and my mom! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/14/2008 04:06:20 (0)
- My dh and all my children every day morning and night. (nt) - the10ofus 11/14/2008 15:19:22 (0)
18. Tonight is Moms Night Out for our homeschool group. I can't wait to go, I missed last month because of the mc, so it feels like forever since I've been out with friends. (nt) - room4more 11/11/2008 15:41:53 (4)
- Have a great time tonight! Where do you gals go? (nt) - canadianmom 11/11/2008 16:09:50 (0)
- That sounds so fun, Michele, and I know the time out means so much. Wishing I could join you! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 20:45:59 (0)
- Have fun:) (nt) - my-8-angels 11/12/2008 00:33:25 (0)
- Thanks. A great time was had by all. I didn't make it home till 11:30. We went to dinner, then wandered around Wal-Mart (you just gotta love small town life) and then hung out in the parking lot talking and laughing. Wish you all could have been there with us! (nt) - room4more 11/12/2008 21:31:06 (1)
  - Funny about WM... the young people where I am used to go to illegal car races every Fri night, until they got shut down... now they hang out at WM. So glad you had fun, though ~ you sooo deserve it! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 06:17:34 (0)
17. *+*+*+*+* MEGA MOMS SHARE STORIES, STRATEGIES, STRUGGLES, & STRENGTHS: Do you find it difficult... *+*+*+*+* - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 06:17:33 (6)
- Well, I fell thru the cracks and I was the oldest of 3. (m) - canadianmom 11/10/2008 23:27:31 (1)
  - You know, I did, too (fall throuogh the cracks) and - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 02:01:21 (1)
    - How are things going at your house? (nt) - canadianmom 11/11/2008 14:13:58 (1)
      - Doing good, but as I have alluded to (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 20:59:13 (0)
- Me too, on falling through the cracks - room4more 11/11/2008 05:04:31 (1)
  - Not an expert, but the #1 thing that matters in adolescence is communication, IMO... if it's open & consistent, you can deal with any obstacle. I know you're a good writer, so I'm betting you're a good talker/listener, too! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 07:15:40 (0)
- hmmm my answers - my-8-angels 11/11/2008 05:36:59 (1)
  - I know your upbeat cheerful outlook goes a long way! It encourages ME, for example! And your family is no doubt blessed by it. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 07:11:15 (0)
- For us it's about making it a family centered life(m) - 11ofus 11/11/2008 20:41:14 (1)
  - This is so sound and wise, Kathy... and it's so neat to hear how you've been able to connect with things like current events, just sharing your lives with each other. I agree that hs'ing fosters that immensely. Great to see you here, too!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 07:18:33 (0)
- I wonder if things - gelsum 11/11/2008 21:22:54 (1)
  - I wonder if ... (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 07:07:47 (1)
    - Yeah... - gelsum 11/13/2008 00:57:31 (1)
      - Oh, please do, my dear! I would sincerely LOVE to hear it.... anytime. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 06:21:16 (0)
- I can relate to my olders because... - mommy2jkserjl 11/14/2008 04:03:24 (0)
16. *+*+*+*+* Back to the COUCH this week... feeling a lot like the therapist's couch right about now (for me, anyway) *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:43:39 (5)
- *+*+*+*+* Who needs to TALK? Share concerns of your heart right here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:45:48 (2)
  - Please pray for my DD#1 - duedrop 11/10/2008 11:48:12 (3)
    - Praying for you and your daugher, Kathy! Matters of the heart are often the toughest ones of all! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 02:08:36 (0)
    - .. (nt) - room4more 11/11/2008 05:05:10 (0)
    - prayers (nt) - my-8-angels 11/11/2008 05:37:59 (0)
  - Please pray for 5 students at my kids college. They were in a head on collision and out of 6 only 2 are out of the woods health wise. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/10/2008 13:51:57 (3)
    - I am going to add 2 more dear people in my life to my prayer request..My dad and our pastor are in surgery this morning and will be out of commission for about 3 weeks (nt) - mom2twelve 11/10/2008 14:04:39 (1)
      - I will keep all of them in my prayers, Tracy... thanks for sharing this. Please update on how they're doing when you're able. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 02:10:48 (0)
    - .. (nt) - room4more 11/11/2008 05:05:35 (0)
    - Prayers for all (nt) - my-8-angels 11/11/2008 05:38:36 (0)
- *+*+*+*+* PRAYER/POSITIVE THOUGHT requests anyone? List those topics here and DO remember to pray for/think of each other! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:48:08 (0)
- *+*+*+*+* ACCOUNTABILITY? Tasks? Projects? Goals? Struggles? Setbacks? Failures? +*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:52:23 (1)
  - I am still on the quest for the perfect dress for the Fireman's' Ladies night banquet. I have just over a week to get it. (nt) - canadianmom 11/10/2008 23:30:32 (1)
    - And can I ask exactly what constitutes THE perfect dress? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 02:13:19 (1)
      - The perfect dress is(m) - canadianmom 11/11/2008 14:12:11 (2)
        . (nt) - gelsum 11/11/2008 21:24:08 (0)
        Oh, I agree ~ sounds heavenly! And I love hearing it, too. ;) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 23:39:07 (0)
- *+*+*+*+* MESSAGE BOARD CENTRAL: Leave a msg for a special BOARD BUDDY here! :) :) *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:54:31 (5)
  - Michele/room4more: What did you all decide about the night away in Nashville? :) And how are you feeling this week, my dear? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 06:28:34 (1)
    - well... - room4more 11/11/2008 05:18:43 (2)
      - What a great idea spending a day together. Have a great time!!!! (nt) - my-8-angels 11/11/2008 05:47:29 (0)
      - Oh, that tickles me (that you offered to watch the kids so THEY could get away), but I'm glad you worked out a plan that'll be good for everyone! And sooo glad you're feeling better & better! That just makes my night! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 07:31:29 (0)
  - Rachel/LullabyLady, if you're out there, I sure am missing you! I was looking forward to doing a BabyWatch countdown as the time draws near for you... I do hope you'll pop in & let us know how things are going sometime soon. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 06:31:11 (0)
  - Tracy/mom2twelve, you've been awfully quiet, too, the last few days! How're things in your neck of the woods? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 06:34:27 (1)
    - Thank-you for asking.... - mom2twelve 11/10/2008 13:49:38 (1)
      - I know you'd said you were sleep-deprived last week. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 02:06:40 (0)
  - Michelle/my-8-angels: Now I want you to tell me you did NOT begin baking Christmas cookies & addressing cards this weekend! Please? lol Just kidding, how did things go with all your busy activities? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 06:40:02 (2)
    - worse than that, what if she tells us she got ALL of her wrapping done!!? (nt) - room4more 11/11/2008 05:21:26 (0)
    - Actually we marched in the pouring rain for the parade. Then I went out and got all my ingredients to start my baking this coming weekend. and I got 100 of my Christmas cards addressed and written out and as a matter of fact my gifts are all wrapped. Just put on some Christmas music and start getting in the mood you know" its beginning to look alot like Christmas" (nt) - my-8-angels 11/11/2008 05:45:41 (2)
      - Man, you're good. (nt) - room4more 11/11/2008 06:27:06 (0)
      - Hee hee hee! I knew she wouldn't disappoint! That is too amazing! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 07:35:48 (0)
  - And we know Shannon's with her sweetie and probably too busy for an update, but we are thinking of you, girl!!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 06:43:39 (0)
- *+*+*+*+* Adding an extra category this week: MIA's, haven't been here in awhile, please check in & let us know how you're doing! Also, any lurkers out there? Sign in here & say hello! We'd love to meet you! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 06:57:38 (0)
15. *+*+*+*+* Mega Calendar: What's going on in YOUR world this week??? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:05:50 (0)
14. *+*+*+*+* Week of NOVEMBER 10-16, 2008 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:04:16 (0)
13. */*/*/*/* HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Shannon (mommy2jkserjl)!!! *\*\*\*\* - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 06:10:01 (3)
- Happy Birthday to you!!! (nt) - canadianmom 11/09/2008 01:53:07 (0)
- Happy Birthday!!!!! (nt) - karan 11/09/2008 12:48:59 (0)
- Thanks ladies. It is wonderful having Gary home. We went for our birthday dinner to Buffalo Wild Wings last night, and the kids made us a cake (his bday is tomorrow the 10th) (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/09/2008 20:54:41 (1)
  - Awww... you have birthdays close together! That's too cute! :) :) :) Enjoy every minute, hon! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 05:59:45 (0)
12. *~*~*~*~* And the WEEKEND? Anyone got anything special going on? How are Thanksgiving plans shaping up? Less than 3 weeks to go, you know! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/07/2008 06:29:01 (2)
- Lisa, I love the new siggy pic!! Up for this weekend is Collin's bday and work, trying to catch-up from dh's week long computer/internet crisis....YUK! (nt) - room4more 11/07/2008 19:47:02 (2)
  - Happy Birthday Collin (nt) - my-8-angels 11/07/2008 21:15:26 (0)
  - Happy, happy birthday to your Collin, dear! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 06:12:27 (0)
- oh Lisa that is such a great pic. Our weekend is pretty busy We have a veterans parade to march in on saturday and then I want to get my cookie ingredients together to start christmas cookies. Sunday 2 have confirmation class after Mass and I would like to start writing out our Christmas cards. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/07/2008 21:14:03 (1)
  - Thank you ~ I really like yours, too! I have to say again that you are truly the woman when it comes to this advance holiday prep thing. I really need you to inspire me 'cuz I am NOT feeling it yet at all! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 06:17:43 (0)
11. *!* Are you House Rich or Poor? --m *!* - Mirz 11/06/2008 16:03:43 CST (0)
10. *~*~*~*~* How 'bout a MIDWEEK CHECKUP, ladies? How's everyone doing/feeling out there? What's been accomplished this week & what's still looming? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/06/2008 06:02:16 (2)
- DH is coming home this weekend. I am over the moon excited!!!! Then I am going down to Lower PA to see my mom for 4 days with the baby to have a bit of a break. I can't wait!!! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/06/2008 15:44:43 (3)
  - Oh, I am SO excited for you to have that time with him and to get away to see your mom, too! WOO~HOO for you!!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/06/2008 16:30:39 (0)
  - That is great! Have a great time! (nt) - canadianmom 11/06/2008 17:24:03 (0)
  - How exciting!! Have fun!! (nt) - room4more 11/07/2008 19:48:03 (0)
- what needed to be done is cooking all the fresh pumpkins down to make pumpkin puree and get it canned. and I am halfway done so I may finish it today. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/06/2008 23:31:30 (1)
  - I have to ask - what do you do with pumpkin puree?? Is it like the canned pumpkin you buy to make pie? (nt) - room4more 11/07/2008 19:49:23 (1)
    - it is something like that we use it in our pies and soups and breads and cookies and cakes. My 17 grows giant pumpkins so I get alot out of one pumpkin. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/07/2008 21:11:10 (1)
      - That sounds like so much fun! I would love to be able to do that.... we use a LOT of pumpkin in baked goods here. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 06:20:17 (0)
9. I keep running out of time whenever I get online.... - gelsum- 11/06/2008 04:48:18 (2)
- oh she is so cute!!!! (nt) - my-8-angels 11/06/2008 05:08:17 (0)
- Hey, I've been missing you a lot, girl, THANKS for checking in! She's just as sweet as she can be... very high snuggle factor! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/06/2008 06:04:18 (0)
8. I talked to the fertility clinic- - canadianmom 11/04/2008 19:57:32 (4)
- Now, see, that makes me upset. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/04/2008 20:22:36 (1)
  - Sending additional hugs to you tonight, dear... I hope you're feeling a bit brighter about things. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:59:57 (0)
- hugs (nt) - my-8-angels 11/04/2008 21:32:45 (0)
- Oh Michele ((hugs)) - room4more 11/05/2008 04:34:49 (0)
- Thanks girls, I am going to take a break and think on this some more. Andy and I are more actively looking to move. If it looks like we will move in the next 6 months then I will hold off and find a Dr after we are settled in our new place. Unless of course God decides something else! (nt) - canadianmom 11/05/2008 14:51:12 (0)
7. Oh my, friends just called and they want to send David and I away for a night in Nashville! - room4more 11/04/2008 02:55:44 (3)
- I don't know, I have always been of the mindset that (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/04/2008 03:20:28 (0)
- I think if they are offering it you should take them up on it . (nt) - my-8-angels 11/04/2008 06:04:58 (0)
- We've hadthis kind offer in the past and it has made such a difference to our outlook. Sometimes a little breather is all we need to encourage and refresh our hearts. (nt) - duedrop 11/04/2008 10:37:11 (0)
6. *!* We are happy to announce that Denise1066 will be joining the LOK Staff. She will be coming on as co-host of the Playgroup board, but as with all our staff, she will also help out around the other boards. Please give a warm welcome to Denise, and again a hearty round of applause to all our dedicated volunteers. *!* (nt) - Mirz 11/03/2008 13:52:35 (1)
- yeah!!! (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 15:29:53 (0)
5. *~*~*~*~* This week, something a little different: LEARNING MORE ABOUT EACH OTHER *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:05:30 (8)
- *~*~*~*~* Who was your first love? How old were you? Care to share a bit about him? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (3)
  - He wasn't my husband - canadianmom 11/03/2008 16:20:31 (0)
  - David was my first love, I had dated a little before him, but nothing serious. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 17:38:23 (0)
  - I was engaged to another man when I was 21. I broke up with him for a number of reasons, most importantly that we were in different places in our relationships with God and I didn't think I could follow his spiritual leadership. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:10:27 (0)
- *~*~*~*~* At what age did you meet DH? How long did it take you to decide he was "the one"? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (5)
  - Met Gary at age 5 when I moved into the neighborhood.... - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 14:44:16 (0)
  - I was 18 and I had only heard of him, had never met him before. We met May 10th. I knew instantly he was the one. We were engaged in September of that year. 15 years,10 kids, debt up to our butts, and I couldn't imagine my life without him! (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 16:25:14 (0)
  - I was 18 he was 30. I knew instantly he was "the one". We waited four turbulent years to get married. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 17:41:08 (0)
  - I met Rick at the age of 19 He knew I was the one right away it took me 1.5 weeks (nt) - mom2twelve 11/04/2008 02:15:45 (0)
  - I met him when I was 18 (and this was part of the problem with my relationship with the other man)... I knew all along that Craig was the one I wanted, but I didn't think he would ever want me. It took 5 years (when I was 23) for us to finally connect. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:13:34 (0)
- *~*~*~*~* What are you most likely to buy yourself for a little treat with $5 or less? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (5)
  - a scented candle (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 16:35:36 (0)
  - Starbucks coffee (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 16:40:21 (0)
  - Diet Pepsi on tap (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 17:42:39 (0)
  - a magazine and cappaccino and a trip to the hot tub AAAHHH (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 19:17:06 (0)
  - A magazine or (sounds crazy) a pair of socks. I love socks! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:46:33 (0)
- *~*~*~*~* Name 3 people who bring a smile to your face at the very mention of their name. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (4)
  - Grandma Airhart, My Mom, My best friend Sheila! (of course all of my children but that's more than 3, lol) (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 14:45:28 (0)
  - Grandma Smith, Uncle Bob and Aunt Marge (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 17:43:32 (0)
  - Rick my friend Linda and my parents well my kids but that would exceed 3 (nt) - mom2twelve 11/04/2008 02:22:24 (0)
  - My 2 closest friends and my mom... 3 amazing women I wouldn't know what to do without. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:21:30 (0)
- *~*~*~*~* What's your favorite healthy snack? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (6)
  - Fresh strawberries!!!!! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 14:46:01 (0)
  - Pineapple (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 16:34:25 (0)
  - Raspberries (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 18:00:33 (0)
  - seedless grapes I actually never had any until I was an adult . (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 19:14:26 (0)
  - grapes (nt) - mom2twelve 11/04/2008 02:23:22 (0)
  - A bowl of grapefruit and blueberries. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:22:38 (0)
- *~*~*~*~* And your favorite snack that's more of a decadent indulgence? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (6)
  - Warm gooy brownies (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 15:00:23 (0)
  - Peanut Butter ice cream. (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 16:33:49 (0)
  - Pretty much anything from a bakery! (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 18:01:27 (0)
  - bavarian cream filled eclairs mmmm no wonder I need to loose weight. (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 19:12:57 (0)
  - mint and chocloate anything (nt) - mom2twelve 11/04/2008 02:25:07 (0)
  - My eldest daughter's brownies, still warm, with vanilla ice cream. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:23:59 (0)
- *~*~*~*~* Okay, you know me, just to liven things up a teeny bit: Have you & DH ever made love in an unusual location? When & where might that have been? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (5)
  - The back yard of my parents home, and in our first car we owned, a very small Pontiac LeMons. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 14:47:07 (0)
  - Ice hut, parking on a back road, Lake Erie, Fireman' Convention, change room at the arena after his hockey game.To much info?(Heehee you shouldn't have asked) (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 16:31:52 (0)
  - Name a park in Southern Oregon and we've probably done it there. When we were younger we were really into the outdoors...lol. Even now it's a treat to get to do it in our own bed. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 18:04:56 (0)
  - Greenbo lake in KY and my bil walked up on us (he has NEVER let us live it down) LOL (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 19:11:33 (0)
  - You guys are good! Esp you, Michele #1 up there (canadianmom) ~ love it! For us, the only odd place has been the car or van. But this has happened even recently, when we were starved for alone time and the opportunity presented itself while we were out together in this backwoods area. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:30:19 (0)
- *~*~*~*~* And lastly, WHO gets your vote on Tuesday (or who WOULD, if you're not a US citizen, or who DID if you're responding after Tuesday)... if you care to dare to share! Hee hee hee! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 06:29:22 (5)
  - As the sign says in my front window, GObama!!!!!!!!! - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 14:52:43 (0)
  - I would vote for Obama! (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 16:27:32 (0)
  - Honestly, I don't want to vote for either of them, but I will vote for McCain because I think he is the lesser of the two evils. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 18:07:09 (0)
  - I will be voting and I will vote McCain (nt) - mom2twelve 11/04/2008 02:27:54 (0)
  - I can't even express how I feel to see this brilliant black man win the White House ~ it really means a lot to me! (And, yes, he did get my vote). (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 07:34:22 (1)
    - I'm right there with ya, and my children are thrilled as well. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/06/2008 03:59:01 (0)
4. *~*~*~*~* Mega Calendar: What's on your Mega Plate this week, ladies? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 05:58:02 (0)
3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL: Name, # of kiddos, and list 3 adjectives to describe your personality! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 05:58:02 (5)
- Shannon with 8 fabulous children. I guess Pessamistic (sp??), obsessive, kind. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 14:42:36 (0)
- Michele, 10 kids. I am adventurous, daring and optimistic. (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 15:31:56 (0)
- karan w/8 I am a fun-energetic- dreamer (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 19:09:42 (0)
- Tracy with 11 kids on the earth and1 in heaven- organized- cautious-joyful (nt) - mom2twelve 11/04/2008 02:30:34 (0)
- Kathy with 9 kids and 1 on the way. Dreamer, crazy, friendly. (nt) - duedrop 11/04/2008 10:45:54 (0)
2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 05:58:02 (0)
1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega Family Forum for the month of NOVEMBER, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 05:58:02 (0)

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