Indianapolis get together...

[lisamarie]

February 17h..which is a Saturday...I would assume that when you all would like to meet since it is a weekend. If not..just voice your opinion.

Now we need to decide where to meet. Since we are bringin our babies this can be kinda hard to do.

Terra suggested the Childrens Museum. For one adult the price is...$12.50...for ages 2-17 it is $7.50. Here is the website if you want to take a look. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/

If you have any other suggestions... go ahead and post them here. Then in a few day I will edit this into a poll.

[nopey]

Sounds awesome to me!!!!!!! Saturday is perfect and the Children's Museum sounds like a fun thing for the kids. Then maybe lunch or dinner later for the moms?

[Brooke1980]

Awww how fun...I'm jealous!

[mara232]

This sounds like fun. And so not a business trip. I am going to have to talk to DH about going to Indiana for the weekend!

[texasred1]

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to go!!!
lol, it's too far for a Saturday drive for me. :cry:
Maybe another time we can plan a get together somewhere else, maybe by then we will have our beach house fixed up.

[Leanna]

Did someone say beach house?

[texasred1]

Yes I did. Not to take away from this post, and I was going to post on the mommies thread but... dh's dad & step-mom purchased a beach house 15 years ago (paid cash, got an awesome deal, right place, right time). DH's dad past away 3.5 yrs ago and since then the house has kind of been let go. There are back taxes owed, electrical work, roof work, paint, hot water heater needs replacing, boat dock repair and the place needs to be insured. All this time since dh's dad died dh had nothing to do with it, guess the memories were too much. Now he and step-mom have decided to fix it up and we will actively be using it as a family vacation spot. Oh yeah, and I know this just ain't talk this time 'cause dh went out and bought a boat. :roll:

So.... maybe the next get together can be at our beach house...

[lisamarie]

IM THERE! lol

[tracy]

I LOVE the beach. Where is it red?? Will get my bikini packed :lol:

But, onto Indy -- where I will NOT be wearing a biking in February :lol: .

Children's museum sounds fabulous. My SIL said it's wonderful. I think we might be going there a few times during our visit!! Saturday will work for me.

Terra -- how far are you from Indy?? I'd be happy to meet at your house, too. Whatever you're comfortable with.

My only obstacles are bad roads and naptimes :)

I'M SO EXCITED....

[texasred1]

It's in Sargent, Texas. Which is no Key West or anything close to it, kwim? It's a little, lazy fishing/bird watching town. To tell you the truth, I've never even been there, only seen a couple of pics. Tracy, you are more than welcome to bring a bikini, I don't think I'll be bikini ready by the time it warms up :roll:

[Jacque]

Dang- I feel like I have something that day...but I can't think what it is. I think I might be going to my parents' or something...anyway, I'll check. I think it would be fun to meet you guys in perosn, but kinda wierd at first too...don't you? It's like bring 2 separate worlds together...Ha!

Anyway, I'm about 45 minutes away from the Children's Museum, so let me know the time and stuff and I'll try to come...

[Leslie]

I wish I could come. Hope you all have a good time though!

[ahacker]

Hmmm, if it is on a Saturday... Could I bring my DH?? That would make the 5 hour drive much more bearable!!!

[lisamarie]

I dont see why not..some probably will.

I think it will be hard to make an all day event sinec we all have little ones. SO like Pauly had kinda suggested.

Maybe we can do the museum earlier in the day..then later that evenin or whatnot either just the moms or moms and kids(even dhs if they want) can go to dinner. My mom lives 45min away so that wouldnt be that big of a deal for me.

Now watch one of my kids get sick. LOL! Im lookin forward to this and thats what will happen..or it will snow like a son of a buck!

[prinny]

Oh how wonderful! I wish I could join you all. I expect drunken debauchery reported back IN DETAIL the very second it's over!

Ill sit in a bikini and wait....

Prinn xxxx 8)

[tracy]

I won't have DH, because he's at the RCA Dome at that show, but I do think I'd have a sitter if we want to go out later without the kiddos. My SIL has three of her own already -- so I'm sure she wouldn't notice if I stuck in one more!! :lol:

What time zone are y'all keeping up with these days??

[texasred1]

Ill sit in a bikini and wait....

Prinn xxxx 8)

lol!

[Terra]

The Children's Museum is an awesome place to go. I have a friend who works there too, so I might be able to swing everyone a discount. Dinner sounds like a great idea too. John can watch Piper or something.
Tracy--we are on east coast time. We live in Fishers, but it's really only a couple miles away from the Indy/Fishers line. We can meet any time or if you get bored one day, you can bring Matt over for a play date ;)

[tracy]

Oh, that sounds fun Terra.

I think my brother is in Eagle Creek...near the airport. How far is that from you?? Matt is going to fall head over heels in love with cute little Piper. :D

And, don't worry about a museum discount for me. SIL has guest passes since she's a member -- I'm already taken care of.

[Terra]

Awesome about the passes :D

We are on the other side of 465 from your bro. It's a good 45min or so from the airport depending on traffic/time of day. You'd have to take 465 to 69 and then we are only about 5 miles away.

[tracy]

Wow -- 45 minutes is nothing. Living in Atlanta has made me totally oblivious to traffic!!! Will have to exchange numbers soon and I may come up for a visit :D

[Terra]

Sounds like a good plan to me :D Yeah, there is NO traffic in Indy compared to other major cities! As much as we hate it, rush hour really isn't that bad.

[Suzi]

ok, you go ahed & pick the weekend i plan on having the baby! :lol: what fun this sounds like!!!! i wish i could come & meet everyone since i'm so close. promise to do it again sometime, please!!!! have tons of fun :lol: :lol:

and speaking of being from indy- how bout those colts ladies :) you know where i'll be feb 4- plastered in front of the tv! superbowl bound! :)

[Terra]

Let's bump this back up some

Did we ever really decide what we want to do?

[tracy]

I haven't heard anything.

Terra == pm me your email address. I already have some others. Will email y'all with my #s later this week or early next week.

Thanks!!
Tracy

[nopey]

Yeah, I thought we were meeting at the Children's Museum. A time just had not been mentioned yet. What time?

Then afterwards lunch or dinner? Either way, I'll obviously have to bring Audrey with me!!!!!! :)

[Terra]

We should get to the museum right when they open, which is at 10am and they close at 5. Since we are all taking babies, I assume no one wants to be there all day :) They do have a cafeteria where you can hang coats, store a packed lunch and eat. They also have an area where you can buy food & drinks. It is a fun place to go and you cannot see the whole thing in one day. They do have a special area for kids 5 and under which has age appropriate preschool activities. And if you wanna check things out before you come go to
http://www.childrensmuseum.org

[lisamarie]

Terra-I think the area for the kids 5 and under is a great. I was kinda worried about everyone goin their separate ways and not really gettnig to visit and gettin lost in teh shuffle. Now that you brought up the area That is a great idea..not that anyone cant go look at other stuff..but it would be great lets say the first hour or two to be in that room so everyone can get aquainted and then after that others can venture off or some can leave to go rest so they can meet back up with the other for dinner that afternoon/evening.

I myself was hoping to take the girls with me..then driving them back to Martinsville for a nap or whatnot and then meeting you all for dinner. Havent decided whether or not to take my kids or leave them with mom.

I swear if we get teh Gingerbread house I REALLY want to have a get together/cookout at my house this summer..hehe you all could CAMP there around the pond! LOL! hehe ok...I know Im goin overboard..but we could still get together. hehe

Anyone bringin dh's? Im worried because other than Grape..Im the only one with two kids! :shock: I dont want you all to see how I cant handle them. hehehehe

[Terra]

Yeah that area is great. Piper was obsessed with the duck pond :D So if we do dinner that same night, is that with kids? Obviously if Pauly comes she would have Audrey with her. John has band practice for the church sometime on the 17th so I don't know what his schedule is. Doesn't matter to me. Piper is good to come with or I can get someone to watch her.

[lisamarie]

Terra....I think it would be fine for kids to go to dinner....but if some dont want to bring them...(ahemm...maybe me...hehehe) that is fine too.

Can you think of a kid friendly place to eat for all of us? Since we arent exactly sure who all is coming I guess we shouldnt make reservations? I dont know what to do about that. If everyone says they are coming..itw ould be

You, Tracy, Me, Grape, Mara, Pauly, Amy..cant scroll back any farther...did Jacque say she mighjt? Anywyas...if everyone comes then we for sure need reservations and especially if anyone brings their dh.

[wantingbabynumber2]

I am still up for coming but I don't have any volunteers to help catch if I go into labor! You big chickens.

[mara232]

I am out. We have a wedding the same weekend. :cry:

[Leanna]

I was hoping to be able to make it... but my aunt is flying in from Denver that weekend... and some more of my mom's family is coming in from out of town since she will be here. I hope you gals have a ton of fun and get someone to take tons of pictures of all of you with your babies!

[lisamarie]

What a bunch of suzies...lol

[tracy]

I will definitely not have DH -- he's busy at that show, so I don't think I'll be seeing much of him that weekend at all. As for Matt, I can leave him at my brothers (for dinner) or bring him ... just depends on when/where and what y'all are planning on doing. Will definitely have him at the museum -- the under 5 area sounds fantastic :D 10am should work for us.

Can you see the looks on the faces of the host/hostess if we entered a restaurant with ALL these ladies and ALL their kids. Classic :lol:

[ahacker]

Sorry ladies, count me out. I was trying to make it, but it isn't going to be doable for me right now. Too close to our vacation, not enough funds. I will try to catch the next time. There better be a next time! :wink:

AMy

[nopey]

I'm just going to play the day by ear. I'll have to leave around 5 am (it's a 4 hour drive, but I'll have to stop for A to have breakfast, change diaper etc...) so I'm going to allow 5 hours.

Hang out with you guys, but then I'm driving home the same day.

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone!!!!!

[Leslie]

Hmmm... just thinking out loud here. DH has drill in Cincinnati the weekend you all are meeting up. Arianna and I are going to go with him, because I have a long weekend. I got to thinking isn't LM's RE in Cincinnati, so I check to see how close Cincinnati is to Indianapolis. It's only an hour and 13 minutes according to the Yahoo map. Arianna and I will be alone all day on Saturday while DH does his Army thing. If I could work it out would you all be up for an extra person. I hate to feel like I'm inviting myself though.

[Leslie]

Correction... it says one hour 42 minutes.

[tracy]

Okay, Leslie -- so you won't have to invite yourself: I'm inviting you!!!

I'd LOVE to meet you & Arianna. More ladies for Matt to flirt with, too :D

Don't worry Amy -- we'll make sure that there's a next time. With my brother living there, we'll probably make a few trips each year. Hopefully, not always in February :lol:

[wantingbabynumber2]

Depending on our OB and baby Kaitlin I may or may not be going with Ken to Chicago the first or second week of March for a business meeting if anyone wants to meet in chicago around then?!

[Terra]

Yes yes, if you can come please do!

I'll have to think of a kid friendly place to eat. We really could go anywere, places around here are pretty good with kids. What kind of food do we want?

[nopey]

Karen - if you come to Chicago in March, I'd be happy to meet up with you! :) You won't come if you're still prego though, will you?!?!?!? Since your high risk, that seems a little risky. However, there are some fabulous hospitals in Chicagoland!

I'm re-considering my plans. I may drive up Friday night now instead.........

[wantingbabynumber2]

Pauly~ no definitely won't be there if still preggo. We are playing it by ear. Its not a long drive really for us but they are paying for his ticket and we have free tickets but with being possibly so soon after a birth not sure if I want to go nor do I want my baby on a plane I would want to drive. But I don't want to be stuck at home either alone. Its all just up in the air. Its a big deal business proposition so I REALLY want to be there too.

[Terra]

Pauly--if you drive up on Friday night, where abouts in Indy are you gonna stay? Any ideas yet? I would offer you a room here, but all I have to give is Piper's hehehe at least there's a crib. There is a nice Hampton just a couple miles from our house. But we live a little northeast of Indy. I'm really excited for this visit :D Been meaning to take Piper back to the museum for a couple months now. And it's always fun to have a baby play date :lol:

[nopey]

My friend suggested that I stay in Carmel, IN.............haven't made any plans though.

[nopey]

woo hoo, made the top. That hasn't happened in awhile.

[ceskow]

I wish I could make it ladies, but that's the weekend of my Dad's 50th birthday party. I am his only child so there's no way I could miss it!

We definitely have to do it again though. I would love to meet up with you! If anyone's coming to Disney or Universal or Sea World I could meet up with you then! That would be a fun trip! Even though DS is a little young, mom still loves to go!

[lisamarie]

If you are footin the bill..heck ya we will come down there...lol :wink:

[Terra]

Pauly--Carmel will be on the more expensive side. But I suppose Fishers wouldn't be too much cheaper. Either way you will be close to us. Do you have friends in Carmel?

[nopey]

Nope, no friends in Carmel. My best friend used to have in-laws that lived in Tipton. She's actually been to the Children's Museum before. She suggested Carmel. I know nothing!!! I just said Carmel based on her suggestion. I haven't even gone on-line to price anything out or to see what is available. How far is Carmel or Fisher's from the museum?

I've been to Indy a couple times at the RCA Doma for Supercross (dirt bike motorcycle races), but that's it. We usually drive in/out the same day and don't stay when we go to the races.

[Leslie]

I'm am SO excited to say I'm in!!! Talked to DH this morning about meeting up with you girls. I was worried about the car situation since he has drill, and I would need the car. He said it wouldn't be a problem. I will drop him off for drill and head to Indy. The instructors always go to lunch together and ride with someone who has a van, so he doesn't need a vehicle for lunch. I will probably have to skip out on dinner though. One Arianna is gonna need a nap and two I hate not to have dinner with DH since our trip was planned so Arianna and I could spend some time with him. KWIM?

Anyway I am so excited to meet you all. I have to admit I am a little worried that Arianna might show her butt or something :oops: :roll: , but who knows.

[lisamarie]

Leslie-OMG....I am freakin my kids are gonna be hellians! Especially gettin out to the city and goin somewhere like the museum. lol

I might have to skip dinner too. I cant see them bein good ALL day.

IF we get this house..I really am hopin to have a cookout get together at our house this summer..for the ones that can make it.

[Jacque]

I can't make it...I am going to Valpo for my dad's bday. Can someone send a pic of you all together?

[tracy]

Okay -- LisaMarie and Leslie are both blondes. If Matt really acts bratty, I'm just going to tell everyone that he's their kid :lol: :lol: :lol:

[lisamarie]

lol...IM gettin my hair highlighted too this week..oh great. Well if Lucy shows her hillbilly a$$ I'll just say she is with you! LOL!

[tracy]

LM -- Maybe we could form an alliance (like on reality tv) and if any of our kids act terrible, we'll just tell everyone that they're all Leslie's!!! :lol: :lol:

[Terra]

Leslie--Rock on! Don't worry about Arianna acting up. We are all bringing toddlers--there will be tantrums! LOL

Pauly--Fishers is northeast of Indy just a couple miles and Carmel is a few miles west of Fishers. It will probably take us like 30-40min max to get to the museum. I will take 69 to to 465 and hit Meridian from there all the way south. I would say stay in Fishers LOL but I'm partial to the area. And if you stay Friday night around here, we could always carpool to the museum if you wanted. Whatever works.

Tracy--I'm in...Piper shows her butt...she belongs to Leslie :lol: :lol:

[rachelfern]

Oh guys I would love to come! I have to work unfortunately though and it might be akward seeing as how I don't have a child to bring with me. I went to the museum in May last year. My lil' sis' took our foreign exchanged student from Taiwan. We had such a blast, but it was really just a photo op. We took ( ok I took ) over 150 pics. Most of them were April in the indy car b/c most ppl don't have cars in her little country. Anyway, I hope you guys have so much fun. :D

[Leslie]

Hey... what's this about an alliance and any kid who acts terrible is mine??? :shock: My one is a hand full when she decides to be. I don't want to have to take credit for any others. :lol:

[tracy]

:lol: I knew Leslie would chime in about claiming all of our kids :lol:

It's okay if Arianna's a handfull, because she's so darn cute!! :D

[Leslie]

Not so cute when she decides to lay down in the floor crying. :lol: Well, I actually think she's always cute, but she is my kiddo you know.

[kirsten]

Hi gals - have a great time at your get together and PLEASE post pics!!!!! I'll be having Henry's first birthday party here that day and I'll think about you all.

[lisamarie]

Yeah Kirsten..IM hopin to get the girls posed in a cheerleadin pyramid..and I want to be on the VERY top! LMAO!....see if those tiny girls can hold me! hehehe

[kirsten]

Yeah Kirsten..IM hopin to get the girls posed in a cheerleadin pyramid..and I want to be on the VERY top! LMAO!....see if those tiny girls can hold me! hehehe

LM - if you can get that to happen AND get a photo - I swear you will make my year!!!

[lisamarie]

Mine too! hehe

[tracy]

Leslie just emailed me back and pointed out that I'm bringing the only boy!! I told her he'll be acting like King Matthew with his little harem of women running around. He's going to be SO excited.... :lol:

[lisamarie]

Oh my..is he gonna whOre it up like his mama? lol...J/k!

[tracy]

:lol:

[tracy]

Just heard from MIL. Her and her hubby will be in GA that weekend and wanted to stop by for a visit. But, they cannot because we'll be in Indy!!! BONUS :D

[nopey]

Yep, I thought about Matt being the only boy too. He'll be in heaven. We must get pictures!!!!

I'll have a boy in my tummy, but that doesn't really count!!! lol

Terra - any suggestions of hotels to stay at. I need to look at a map. I haven't done that yet.......that would probably help. Something off of I-65 would be best (I know that I'll be taking that into Indy.....)

Tracy - yeah on missing the il's!

LM - I can't wait to see this pyramid. Do we even have enough people?!?!? hee hee

[lisamarie]

Sure Pauly...let me break it down to you..lol

YOU and Tracy and LESLIE on bottom...THEN Terra and Matt(since they are the same heighth(LMAO..couldnt resist) and then me at the top! LOL! ONLY Jokin..Id kill you all! LOL! BUt its funny in my head...really it is..lol

[tracy]

Pauly -- your baby boy does count. :D My bet is he'll be kicking up a storm when he hears all the girls squealing. You can bring him next year when we get together and Matt can show him the ropes of "girl chasing"!!

Okay -- to pick on Terra some more. :D It did cross my mind that I wouldn't be able to pick her out at the Children's Museum, because she's young and not much bigger than many of the children. :lol: :lol:

[nopey]

Ok, I just checked out a map. I'll be coming in on I-65. How is the Lebanon IN area? There is a Holiday Inn, not too far off the highway. That would be super easy..........

It looks like Fishers is just a stones throw from Carmel and both are much farther East.

Terra - If I'm going to meet up with you (or anyone else) on Friday night then I'm willing to drive the extra distrance. Can you give me some guidance please! THANKS!

If we meet for breakfast on Saturday, where - somewhere downtown?

Or should I just stay downtown?

[Terra]

Pauly--I don't know much about Lebanon or I65 for that matter LOL Don't go that way very often. Yeah Fishers is outta your way to stay hehe Downtown Indy would probably be nice though.
Still not sure where to eat. They just did a piece on the news about some health violations in local restaurants. I have it recorded...lemme watch that and get back to you :) I am NOT good with downtown Indy at all, esp not alone hehe I get lost every time!

Tracy--I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that! ;) Well if we meet for breakfast beforehand you will already know what I look like and how tall I am (ya know in case you don't remember me from the pic thread) LOL Just look for Piper :lol: There is a McDonalds right next to the museum if you were serious about that. Doesn't matter to me. I'm up for breakfast and dinner!

[Terra]

Ok so I'm the only one who's DH will be around...do I bring him to the museum and dinner or do we want this to be a girls only thing (except Matt) :lol: He may or may not have band practice during our museum trip. Just curious since he would be the only one. I'm sure he's up for spending the day with a few hot cysters right?

Oh and I was thinking about making up some snack bags for kids. Good idea? Or does everyone just want to bring their own? Or we could bring stuff and share it. Just tossing around ideas. What are your kids' favorites snacks? Piper will literally eat anything (she ate a sticker this morning) :roll: But like cheerios, goldfish, pretzels...

[lisamarie]

My dh MIGHT go..not sure...I doubt it though..Im pretty sure he will be working.

As far as snacks..I have mine own covered.

So are we eating lunch there?

[tracyrhymer1979]

I am so jealous. I wish I were going.

[lisamarie]

Come on up lady! hehehhee Im skerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrid to go. lol

I really am afraid of goin because Im so fat..so there you have it! LOL!
SO just to tell you all now...Try not to stare...hehehehhe

Geez..I need counseling...
:roll:

[esarah]

Lisamarie- You are a beautiful mama! No need to be scared. The only reason people will be staring is because you are so good lookin'. I wish I could come too! Have fun!

[Terra]

So what do we do when we meet LOL Do we hug, shake hands, bump booties, or nothing :D Lisa is all stressed now. Don't worry! It will be fun. There shouldn't be a moment of silence all day!

[tracyrhymer1979]

when I first met Judy we both ran to each other and hugged. it was not awkward at all.

Lisa, you worry to much my dear....you are beautiful.

[lisamarie]

Well what if me and Terra start runnin towards each other like in a romance film like when they run through a field and then when we get to each other to hug I slip and fall on her and squish that little Hoosier???? THEN WANT TRACYR????? LMAO! Tell me lady! Tell me! lol j/k

BTW...what the hell happened with you and Judy? If ya dont wnat to answer..no big deal.

[tracyrhymer1979]

I really have no idea, to be honest. NYC was awful. They lost our luggage, and I got mine back before she got hers back, and she had just gotten her BFN on her first IVF try, just a bad time altogether. I miss her alot, though.

[ANNIEW]

tracy-you don't talk to her at all??? i always followed her progress on the TTC forum...........was really hoping for her........

[tracyrhymer1979]

i havent talked to her since november 11, at the jacksonville, florida airport when we went our separate ways.

[ANNIEW]

wow!!! if i'm asking too many ?'s, just tell me. have you called her? or she you?

[tracyrhymer1979]

no you aren't asking too many questions....no i haven;t called her and neither has she...seems so high schoolish now...i don't even really know whats wrong...i just know that we had a horrible time together.

[ANNIEW]

wow, that's really ashame. It seemed like you guys were really good friends. It sucks when stuff like this happens............sorry, Tracy!

[tracyrhymer1979]

i know. i've been kinda bummed about it.

[tracyrhymer1979]

well, i just took the first step in trying to fix our friendship..

[ANNIEW]

i know it's different, but I had a BF since 9th grade. She and I were great, great friends, or so I thought. We were both pregnant with our first children together, and even delivered 13 days a part. She was there when I delivered DS and I was there when she delivered DD.

In any event, she did childcare in her home, and this is where my mistake began. I allowed her to watch Nicholas 3 days/wk. I have learned to never mix friendship with business. In any event, she got way too involved/controlling in my life and how I raise my son. She even accused my DH of being a bad father. Now, granted, I'm sure you can all agree about your own DH's, there are times my DH is not a good husband, but he has ALWAYS been a good father. I can never say anything bad about that. I guess DH gives into DS too much to her liking, and she labeled DH a bad father in her eyes. Don't we all know she is the perfect parental role model-after all, she did take a ton of childcare classes!!! :roll:
anyway, to make a long story short, she began not to like my DH, and in turn, ended our friendship. I was so upset by this b/c our friendship should not have ended, even if she did not agree with my DH. I know plenty of people that I think their DH's are a**es, but it doesn't mean I am not going to be friends with the person. Ya know? You just say sometimes, "Oh, your DH is such an a**"!!! We laugh, and that's all.
I think what it ultimately came down to is I was taking DS from her to put him in preschool. He was almost 3 yrs old, and she felt he shouldn't start preschool until he was 4. Again, this was my c hoice, I was his mother, not her. She got way involved in his life, as you can see.
It's just upsetting to me that she lives virtually around the corner from where I live, and we do not speak. I think it's sad that we were friends so long and it has come to this. I am even the godmother of her youngest daughter. I sent my goddaughter a bday present a few months after all htis happened, basically trying to mend things, and BF sent letter back saying not to send anything anymore...............

Sorry for the rant........I am sure this was the wrong thread to put this on!!
Just what Tracy was tlaking about go tme thinking of all this!

[ANNIEW]

you email her?

[tracyrhymer1979]

sort of. i posted a comment to her livejournal wishing her a good time on her cruise next week.

oh annie i hate that about your friend. so sad how people get....

[elsie]

Well reading these stories makes me feel like the blow-up between my former bf/current sil and me is not all that uncommon ... and very similar in some ways to yours. I am still in so much pain about it, 7 years later, that I'm still not ready to get into it. But I want to thank you both for sharing and making me feel like this is a safe place if and when I can ever expose my heart to the hurt it creates to even talk about it. Love ya ladies!!!

[elsie]

oops, and sorry for posting this on your thread, Indy girls!!!

But thanks for always being here and being a kind shoulder to cry on ... in the cyber sense. Love ya!

[tracy]

When we meet, I think I'll give out a rebel yell and high fives all around :lol: That oughta let everyone in the museum know that I'm not from there, huh??? :lol:

McD's near the museum sounds good for me. I have no idea what my brother & his family are doing (they might take me/matt and go our separate ways)...and now they're in CO, so I cannot even ask to make plans. As you can see, we are TOTAL opposites :wink:

As for snack bags, that sounds like a wonderful idea. Matt tends to like snacks, although real food is still a struggle!! Maybe some peer pressure will help out. :?: If you'd like to make some, that'd be wonderful. :D He has no allergies, etc. Or, if we need to bring our own -- just let me know.

Favorites (today, anyways!!) are cheese crackers, animal cookies & reese's cups -- I know, Bad Mommy!! Oh, and he still loves dum-dums, but I don't think the museum would appreciate that :D

[Leslie]

I'm getting SO excited!!!

Did someone say there was a place at the museum to eat lunch? Are we going to try to eat lunch together?

Are you all going to try to do breakfast at McD's? Like I told Tracy I probably won't get there until 9:30 or so since I have to drop DH off at drill at 7:30. If you all are at McD's if you all are letting the kids play there until the museum opens.

I won't have a lot of snacks with me, since I will be coming from a hotel, but I always have Gold Fish. I'll be sure to bring enough to share.

[Jacque]

Lisa M- I was just laughing out loud when I read what you wrote about running towards Terra like a romance movie...seriously...

Is someone going to get a pic of your clan and post it when you get back?

[tracy]

Is someone going to get a pic of your clan and post it when you get back?

Do mug-shots count??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Leslie]

I totally plan on having the digital camera in tow!!! Say CHHEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSEEEEEEEEE!!! :lol:

[Jacque]

YES! Mug shots count!

[Terra]

Lisa---LMAO :lol: :lol: I can totally see us doing that too!
And don't worry about me...I can probably bench press you!!!!!! I'm a lot stronger than a look.

Tracy--We are heading to the grocery tonight. I'll make up some treats and if you want them take them and if not that's fine too. Maybe we can get Piper and Matt into an eating contest (real food) LOL would that be enough pressure? To be outeaten by a 20lb girl!

Leslie--The do have like a school cafeteria in the museum where you can store/eat lunch. Across the hall they have place where you can buy food/drinks..I'm just not sure what's there. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do for Piper's lunch. Maybe (bad I know) just let her eat snacks until we leave. Might bring her some meat sticks and a can of fruit. I'll have a wide gerber selection.

[tracy]

An eating contest sounds like a great incentive. Although, I'm pretty sure Little Miss Piper could win, hands down. Matt's got to be nearing 30 pounds and is tall (body, not legs).

He's definitely put together, but doesn't eat worth a darn :roll: He likes meat and snacks, but veggies/fruit/sweets/bread/pasta are out of the question. I keep offering and hope that one day, he'll come around!!

We were at McD's the other night and there was a similar-sized boy running around with Matt. He was talking up a storm (very clearly), so I was feeling bad because when Matt does talk (not very often), he's very unclear. Come to find out after talking to Mommy, that the boy was 3 years old :shock: . No wonder he spoke so well. He was a little guy, though...compared to Matt, even.

Thanks for the snacks -- if Matt doesn't enjoy them, I will :D

[Terra]

So I got a ton of stuff for us...I mean the babies to eat LOL I have cheerios, cheese/crackers, bite size oreos, gerber juice, fruit puffs, and meat sticks. We might as well have a picnic while we are there :D

So do we wanna do McD's for bfast. Maybe meet there at 9?

[tracy]

That'd probably work for us.

If I have any problems...I'll be calling all y'all's cell-phones!! Oh yes, you're programmed into my phone now. BEWARE :lol:

[Terra]

Hey did you forward my digits to the others? I think I only sent that email to you.

[tracy]

I did!!

[Terra]

Sweet! Thanks!

[tracy]

Terra -- can I call you sometime today for a weather-update?? Let me know when would be best :D

[Leslie]

WOOHOOOOO... just printed out the driving directions from our hotel in Cincinnati to the museum. I can't believe I am actually gonna get to meet you girls!

Terra do you think they will have the roads cleared up by Saturday?

[elsie]

I am so jealous ... I wish I could come meet you all. You have all been a huge source of support and laughs in the time I've been posting on the mom's board!!!

I hope you have a great time .... I'll be looking for pics on Mon.

[Terra]

Tracy--sure you can call any time. We will be home all night.

Leslie--They probably have the highways and main roads cleared now. I'm going to work tomorrow so I will have a better idea about the other roads. I don't think we are expecting any more snow until late Sat. or Sun. The only problem now is blowing. But they have all plows and salt trucks out nonstop.

[nopey]

Hi Everyone-

It's almost time!!!!

I just made hotel reservations. I couldn't find a hotel in the downtown area (that had a pool) for under $250/nt. So, I'm staying at a Holiday Inn Express in Lebanon, IN. It's mostly North and a little west of downtown off of I-65. I thought a pool would be a fun thing to do with Audrey (she loves water) and we haven't gone swimming in awhile so I thought it would be a nice extra treat. I do have a maternity bathing suit :shock: If anyone wants to meet us there to go swimming, just call me (everyone should have my cell # from my reply to Tracy's e-mail). I'm hoping to get to Indy around dinnertime. So, early evening, who's up for swimming?!?!?

9 am at McD's. Is it an obvious McD next to the museum or something like that?!?!?

How is parking in downtown Indy?

[elsie]

I love your sense of adventure, Pauly!!!! You're a woman after my own heart .... now get over here and shovel already!!!!

[Terra]

It should be an obvious McDonald's..ummmm they have the same address. I need to check and make sure the McD's isn't inside the museum. I know they have a Burger King inside, but I don't think McD's is. It must be really close.

Swimming sounds like fun. I have to work until 6 or 6:30 Friday night. We would never make there by bedtime after having dinner. Hope you have fun and enjoy the water though.

Parking downtown can be pretty busy, esp on a Sat. night. Depends on where you want to go. It will be cold, so maybe most people will stay inside. Still haven't come up with anywhere to eat. I'm up for anything. The children's museum has it's own parking garage. The museum is on 30th & Meridian. The garage as far as I can remember is on Illinois St. It runs parallel with Meridian. I'll have enough trouble finding it on my own :roll: If you guys need directions the addy for the museum is

3000 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208

[Terra]

Ok nevermind about the previous McD's--it USED to be inside the museum. It's not there anymore. But we are talking about Mc Donald's here and of course there is another one right around the corner from the museum. It's off of 38th street--should be in between Illinois and Meridian. The museum is at 30th street so you will just have to go a couple blocks north. Here's the addy for the McD's if anyone needs directions :D

37 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208

[nopey]

DH isn't too happy that I made reservations in a town that I know nothing about. He would rather I stay downtown unless someone can tell me it is an ok area. Terra I know you said you didn't know anything about that area. Anyone else?

A guy that works for me has a BIL who lives somewhere in Indy. I'm going to ask him tomorrow.........

Wherever I stay, it WILL have a pool!!!!!!

[Terra]

John says it's safe--just a little farm town. I guess we have a friend who actually has a farm there right off the interstate. I didn't realize that is where they lived. You should be ok there. I would think that would be safer than downtown Indy. Probably about 40 mins away from the museum.

[tracy]

So, I talked with Terra on the phone tonight. Do I have a southern-accent??

DH says I don't, but he's from the same place I am -- so I think it's transparent to him :roll: . It's when I talk to people outside of the SE, that I get "oh, you're from Georgia!!"

:D

[nopey]

I cancelled the reservation. The place only had 2 stars (of course that's not how the Holiday Inn site rated it!!!!) and dh doesn't want me staying there.

Ok, off to find another place...........

[kirsten]

Pauly - I assume you're looking for a place with an indoor pool, right? After seeing Terra's photos of the blizzard I can't imagine swimming outside!!!!!

[nopey]

Yep Kirsten - indoor pools only in the midwest this time of year!!! lol

I love the snow though. Elsie - if I wasn't prego and I lived closer, I would come shovel your driveway. I've done that for other friends before and they think I'm nuts. My one friend had just had carpal tunnel surgery and her dh disappear (literally) so I felt bad for her and went to her house to do it for her. She was really surprised when she got home from work!!!!

I'm all booked at the Embassy Suites in downtown Indy. They HAVE a pool!!! Anyone going to join us for a swim?

[Terra]

You are a little closer now :D Sounds like a really nice hotel. I know they look good from the outside. I would love to come swimming, just don't think I'll get home from work in time. If you get a chance, let me know what time you are thinking. I might be able to convince DH to come.

Tracy--You DEFINITELY have a sweet southern accent. No doubt about it! hehe :D I wouldn't have pegged Georgia from that, but I'm not too good at guessing states. What did I sound like?

[lisamarie]

Terra...Im sure you sounded like a trashy hillbilly...lol...

Im not sure if Im goin to make it....

They are sayin more snow for Saturday now...geez.

[lisamarie]

So you are meeting for breakfast at the McDonalds by the museum?

I need to watch the weather and be decidin later today if I can make it.

All you girls be careful traveling!

[nopey]

Hey there-
My original plan was to leave around 2pm to avoid rush hour in Chicago. However, that may or may not work now. My new computer is being delivered today. YEAH!!!!! The tracking says it will be here before 4:30 pm. So........I can't leave until it arrives. Fed Ex is delivering it and I don't know the FedEx guy's schedule. If it was UPS, I would have a better idea. Oh well. So.....I don't know what time we'll be at the pool.

Feel free to call my cell for more details.

LM- PLEASE come. We want to meet our sassy IN friend!!!!!!!

[Terra]

Lisa, Tracy, Pauly and I--Ithink are planning 9 am at the McDonald's on 38th and Illinois St. Hope you can make it! Snow and all :D It just couldn't have waited until Sunday! Tracy will never come back to IN LOL
Pretty sure I don't sound like a trashy hillbilly LOL I'll leave that part up to you! Guess you'll just have to be here tomorrow to find out if I do or if I don't!

[lisamarie]

We wont make it for breakfast. But if we come(depends on how Porkchop feels basically) then we will make it to the museum by 1030 right?

I was just teasin about the trashy hillbilly part. lol

[Terra]

LOL I know---but I'm waiting to hear your IN accent! :D

I hope she feels better tomorrow so you can come and play! We are meeting early so we will be at the museum when you get in. Just call my cell or Tracy or someone and we can come to the front and meet you! John is coming, but not until 11:30 and that's just because I'm guilting him into it...but that's another story! I don't think the snow will be too bad, at least I'm hoping for you and Leslie who have a long drive in the morning.

[lisamarie]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to the get together! LOL! Im gettin ready to post pics in a bit! It was great! Im gonna tell you all about the other girls! I have a funny story about Leslie too!

See Terra...we both had a non hillbilly accent! LEslie was the one with the twaaaaaaaaaaaaain!

[elsie]

Lisa == upload those pics!!!!!! I'm dying over here, lol!

[lisamarie]

I was still VERY undecided about goin this morning. We were runnin behind..but dh talked me into going. We went and got breakfast in Batesville and when we got on the highway I told Tim that we should look for West Virgina license plates since Leslie was to travel that road. Well then I ate..then I remembered again to look for those plates....I KID YOU NOT. As soon as I remembered I looked over and seen West Virgina license plates. So I had dh drive up beside her and IT WAS LESLIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! I was makin faces and pointin to myself mouthing the words..."Its me Lisa" Like she could really hear me! LOL! So she followed us all the way. I still cant believe I actually seen her on the highway.


Ok girls..here are a few of my pics...

First one is all of us...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/lisamw/indy010.jpg

This next one is Pauly, Audrey, Leslie and Arianna...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/lisamw/indy006.jpg

[elsie]

OMG ... I love it!!!! Just goes to show that this meeting was in the stars! You all look so happy ... I've got a big goofy grin on my face just checking you all out.

Any more pics?

[tracyrhymer1979]

those pictures look great!!!! more more more!!

[lisamarie]

Ok..now my take on ALL of the girls... lol

Let me just say...Pauly knocked me off my feet! She oozed positive fiesty energy! She was radiant. I never expected her to be so outgoing..it was a nice suprise. Her baby girl was so good and sweet.

Leslie is gorgous. Shes kinda soft spoken..but when she got to talkin she couldnt hide that twain.. :wink: Arianna is such a mommys girl..it was sweet seein them cuddle. I give her and Pauly mad props for travelin alone like that.

Tracy...she is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay prettier in person. And she IS built like a brick sh!t house. Matt is so freakin funny I couldnt stop starin at him. I pictured Tracy with a deeper voice but she has a softer one. Her brother was there and I thought he was pretty cute. te he he

Terra...lets just say her and Tracy switched voices..I thought she would have a Minnie Mouse voice but nope..its deeper...Not like a mans..I just mean lower than Minnie Mouse. lol She is funny. And I picutered her MUCH shorter than she is. lol SHe brought AWESOME snack packs for the kids. Lucy talked about those all the way to my moms house.

Of course MY LUCY showed her a$$ right as we were leaving. I was so embarassed. Dh was VERY embarassed and she got her butt whipped.

I am so glad I went. It was great meetin all those girls..

[lisamarie]

Ok..I have three more pics Im goin to post in a sec when they are done downloading....then the others can post theirs...

[elsie]

Thanks for sharing, Lisa .... what a cool thing that you guys really pulled this off!!!! And I add mad props to Pauly and Leslie for flying solo ... or driving solo, lol!

Btw your hair looks GREAT!!!!

[lisamarie]

Tracy and Matt...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/lisamw/indy001.jpg

Terra, dh and Piper...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/lisamw/indy005.jpg

Porkchop and Audrey...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/lisamw/indy002.jpg

[lisamarie]

:lol: Oh...and we discussed Woobie......Tracy didnt bring it for us to see. lol OH and she is scared of rubber bands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! Now I dont feel so silly for bein skerrrrrrrid of two storys. lol

[Holly]

It is sooooooooo cool that you guys did this! It makes me really look forward to the east coast reunion in June!!

Great pics, Lisa! I'm so glad you ended up going, after the week you've had...love your new hairdo! It's interesting hearing your impressions of all the ladies.

So, all the rest of you-- what's Miss Lisa like in person?! :D

Fun, fun, fun... 8)

[tracyrhymer1979]

Holly, I know!! I am counting down the days until June!!!!

[lisamarie]

Oh Holly HOlly....

I wasnt in the most pleasant mood today...LET ME TELL YOU WHY! lol I had sweat RUNNIN down my back. I was so freakin hot I thought I was gonna have a motherfloggin stroke! It was crazy hot in there. So when I get hot..I get quiet and try to get myself together. lol So it wasnt pleasant. hehe

I think it would have really been nice to have a meetin or get together in a lower profile setting. Lunch was so nice because it was laid back and we all were together. Through out the museum its hard to actually talk and get to know each other because there are too manyt hings to do.

Im REALLY tryin to talk dh into the one on the east coast this June. hehe Although I might fall in love with Elsie and put her in my pocket to take hr home with me. ehe

Then when Leslie was walkin up to the third level with us..I was tryin not to breathe loud. lol

[lisamarie]

So where is this meetin on the east coast? hehe

[tracyrhymer1979]

Lisa!!! How exciting!!! I would love to meet you in June!!!

[lisamarie]

Wheres it at Tracy??????????????????????????????????????????? lol

[Holly]

We haven't decided specifics, but I think definitely somewhere in Boston, right Tracy? Isn't that where your flight comes in? Oh, there's lots of fun places here, I'm sure we can think of something good by then...Lisa, you HAVE to come if you can!! I don't think Elsie would mind if she ended up in your pocket... 8)

[lisamarie]

Ok...Boston..hehe Maybe I can find a way...what were the dates???

[tracy]

Hey Ladies --

Checking in from bro's computer. I was hoping to be the first on, but how did I know that Lisa would beat me to the punch :lol: . I'll have to agree on her assessment of everyone (although, the "tracy is pretty part" is a bit much!!).

Now, for Lisa in person -- as sweet as can be. :D And, VERY pretty. She has big, blonde hair...a girl after my own heart :D . And, she exaggerates about PorkChop being difficult. Every time I asked PorkChop if mommy exaggerated, she'd give me a big, gorgeous smile and just giggle. She's a lot like her mommy.

We had a blast at the museum, although I have to think that my kid took the prize for being the worst-behaved :oops: . He was everywhere -- into everything. I couldn't keep up and he's way to heavy to hold for very long. He was asleep before we left the parking lot!!

And, has been eating oreos all day long (thanks, terra!!!). A new favorite :lol: :roll: :lol:

Next time, we'll also need to work in some time for the hubby's to take the kids off and the girls can talk it up. Over drinks, preferably :lol:

Gotta run....love y'all :)

[lisamarie]

Next time, we'll also need to work in some time for the hubby's to take the kids off and the girls can talk it up. Over drinks, preferably :lol:

Oh my...now thats what Im thinkin! LOL! I gotta be good when my kids are around...but get me alone and look out! LOL!

[wantingbabynumber2]

If anyone wants to come to St Louie in April/May and take the kids to the zoo and or butterfly house or science center lots to do around here. Let me know we can start arranging something. If anyone can bring air beds or sleeping bags they can crash on my living room floor but you will have to like our 2 chocolate labs and one calico cat! Oh and the two kids and DH.

[elsie]

Lol!!! This is so fun, even second-hand!!!!!! I'm voting for *not* the Boston Children's Museum, for the reasons Lisa mentioned ... I could hear how noisy it was just looking at the pics!! Although I'm sure the kids loved it ... lol!!!

As I said before, that time of June is the most perfect, gorgeous time of the year weather-wise in the northeast .... I can think of so many great outdoor spots where we could meet!!!! But that's just a suggestion ... and of course we'd need to have a rain back-up.

FYI: I'm totally willing to host all of you here and have a pig roast!! The only thing is: we're 90 mins. west of Boston (and I know that TracyR is going east to the Cape), and you'd all have to camp out b'c our house is so small, lol!!! But we do have plenty of land to camp out on ... we've had camp-out parties before.

But closer to Boston ... well there's Boston Public Garden, there's Walden Pond, Harvard State Forest ... chime in Boston ladies, I'm sure you've got lots!!!! Does everyone remember "Make Way for Ducklings"? They have a statue of the line of ducks behind their mom in Boston ... I'm picturing all the little ones sitting on a duckling!!!! And us moms could take turns sitting on the Mama duck, lol!!!

[Holly]

I agree about passing on the Children's Museum, Elsie. I'd love for us to be somewhere where the kids could have fun, but us moms could relax a little. I think the Public Gardens are a GREAT idea...we could have like a big pot-luck picnic type thing, with the kids playing outside...there's the swan-boats...and the frog-pond over in the Commons...lotsa fun!!

[lisamarie]

lol..youre funny Elsie. lol What dates are you guys thinkin? A saturday I assume?

[Holly]

I think Sunday June 17 is when Tracy comes into town...

[Holly]

PS Elsie- "Make Way for Ducklings" is awesome...one of the first books Ruby received!

[lisamarie]

Come on Terra..post your pics. I know you got much better ones than I did..you guys had the cadillac of all cameras..hehehhe

[Terra]

I will have to post them tomorrow..sorry to disappoint! Takes forever to get them off the camera. We have some good ones though. I'll post about things some time tomorrow--gotta get Piper to bed.

[elsie]

I posted the link to the duckie sculpture in the wrong thread, lol!!!!

Here 'tis:

http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-ViewPhoto.cfm?id=171897

[lisamarie]

Bump

[Patty12]

How funny!
I was totally thinking that the Gardens would be the best place - we could do the swan boats and walk around - and there are places nearby where we could have lunch or something...

- Patty

[tracyrhymer1979]

wherever you ladies want us to go, we will be there....i am so excited.

[texasred1]

I am so glad you gals met up. You are all so pretty!!!!!!
Pauly - you never really post pics of Audrey, you used to have one on your ticker, but I guess she was really young in that pic, cause I didn't notice the red hair!!!!!!! It is gorgeous!!!!!

[Terra]

Ok here come my pics from yesterday :lol: :lol:
It was soooooooooooo much fun! It really was like we've known each other all of our lives. I hope we can do it again sometime.

I think Lisa was right on for the most part :D Dont' know where this minnie mouse voice for me came from though! She did tell me that I was taller than she expected, so that made my day LOL She was exactly as I pictured her--SASSY and full of energy. Lucy is a spittin image of her too--attitude and all. Tim was very nice and funny. And Porkchop was such a handful that she didn't cry once the entire time hehe

Leslie wins with the biggest southern accent :lol: She was really nice and very sweet too! Arianna is as cute as all her pics! She's so smart too! I can't believe how much she knew. Piper and Arianna had fun dancing and playing music.

Tracy is 2nd in line with her Georgia accent! And her brother wasn't bad looking LOL He was really friendly too. Tracy and I had a lot of laughs. Matt is just a ball of energy! He was all over the place. The only time he held still was when we were eating :D And yes I have turned him on to Oreo cookies. Piper was flirting with him big time. She was even petting his gorgeous curls at one point.

Pauly was shorter than I expected LOL She has a couple inches on me, but I was expecting all of them to be really tall :) She is most definitely a beautiful, glowing preggo! She had a lot of energy too! Audrey was just the sweetest baby. As soon as she met us, she was waving and smiling. She was all over the place too. She must like me a lot! I think I carried her around as much as Piper. And man Piper was really jealous of that haha

[Terra]

Ok here come the pictures :lol: :lol:
oh and Lisa--thanks for post that one of me with my eyes closed and a mouth full of cookies! LOL

The Group (I was talking to John LOL)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/GroupPic.jpg

Piper, Me, Pauly, Audrey, Leslie, Arianna
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/TerraPaulyLeslie.jpg

Lisa's fam.--Lucy would NOT look at John :D
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/LisasFamily.jpg

Me holding Audrey & Piper
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/PiperAudrey.jpg

[Terra]

Here are the kiddos :lol:

Audrey
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/Audrey.jpg

Piper & Arinna during the silly songs
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/PiperArianna.jpg

Matt & Piper playing in the duck pond (notice their height difference)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/PiperMattinWater.jpg

And I saved my FAVORITE for last :lol: :lol: My little flirt!
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/Munchkin00/Indy%20Party/PiperFlirting.jpg

[lisamarie]

Terra..those are great pics! Hey meant to tell you..your dh is a hottie. lol
Piper cracks me up too.

[nopey]

Hey Ladies-
This is the first time I've been online since I left on friday. 426 emails still to go through/read/delete. I wanted to check in here first.

AUDREY AND I HAD A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was sooooooo awesome seeing you ladies. I loved meeting all of you and your families!!! Terra's right, it was like we've known each other forever.

As soon as Terra walked in the door, I knew it was her! :)

Everyone was super nice (not that I expected otherwise!!! :) ) I wouldn't have made the trip if I thought it would be a bust. The kids all loved the museum. I'm very impressed with it. Audrey, my BF, her dd and I will definetely be going back for another visit there. It's soooo big, we didn't even get to see most of it! I liked that we met there.

Audrey just loved Terra. She couldn't keep her hands off of her. Poor Terra was holding both girls for awhile. Audrey's heavy too! It was nice of John to come and take pictures. It's so great to have names/faces/personalities to match. Terra, your voice was different than I expected, but I didn't expect Minnie Mouse! lol Terra made these awesome goody bags for all the kids. Wow, that was really nice of you! Extra sweet and special. Audrey loved munching on the oreos. We are still working on the other treats. There were so many in there!!!

Tracy - you are a doll and very pretty. Much taller than I expected. Don't know why on that one! It was great meeting your brother (and his family). Matt is such a ham - very outgoing!!!!! Matt playing in the water was a stitch! He definetely likes water!!! You definetely have a lot to keep up with with him! :) Love his curls!!!!! I didn't really think you had that much of an accent. Tracy was chasing Audrey for awhile too while I stayed with the stroller. She's an active little girl! Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye to you! Audrey wandered out of the Clifford exhibit and I kinda wanted to see how far she would go without stopping. She went all the way to the dinosaur exhbit where the guy was teaching the kids how to draw dinosaurs. I couldn't believe it!!!!! I had to carry her out of there with her kicking me. She didn't want to leave. I guess I just missed you when you went to say goodbye to Terra and Leslie.

Leslie had much more of an accent that anyone else (I thought). She is such a sweet person! Her adorable diaper bag was filled with lots of goldfish in a variety of containers that entertained Audrey and Piper. It was so cute! I'm so glad you made the drive!!!!!!! Arianna is a sweetheart. I couldn't believe she fell asleep on your shoulder. That is so not something Audrey would do (although sometimes I wish she would).

LM - You are a beautiful lady and I'm glad that Tim made you come meet up with us. Thanks Tim!!!!!!!!! I love your hair. It's awesome. Your girls are adorable and Emma never even made a peep! Although Lucy got sassy at the end, it didn't bother us - stuff happens. No need to be embarrassed at all - she's a kid and she was probably tired. I felt so bad for you with that heavy sweatshirt. I was dying from the heat with just a cotton 3/4 length sleeve top on. It was an oven in there - no question about it. Even though you weren't the most comfortable, it didn't show to us at all.

Terra, Tracy, Leslie and Lisa - I'm so glad that we all got to meet one another. I already feel closer to you and I'm so happy to have this forum! You are all wonderful beautiful ladies and your kids are all adorable!!!!

I'm already looking forward to the pics from the Boston get together. I definetley won't be making that one as I'll just have had baby #2.

Now my ETA for my computer is Tuesday. Once I get it set up, I'll post some pics too.

[lisamarie]

Awwwwwwwwww Pauly! You are so floggin cute it should be illegal.
Emma was good..but she was drunk. heheh J/k. I LOVE LOVE Audreys hair. SHe is so cute.
DH b!tched all the way to my moms house how I need cooler clothes because I act all werid when Im hot. lol I told him I cant find clothes that dont hug my rolls. hehehe
I agree...Leslies diaper bag ROCKED! I would love one like that..its beautiful.

Oh Leslie..you remind me and my dh of this friend I had back home. Although you fix yourself up and look prettier...but your mannerisms and features are like her.

[mara232]

OMG - all of you are gorgeous!!! I wish I could have went to meet you all!!!!

[ahacker]

Sounds like you ladies had a wonderful time. I wish I couldve made it!!

What a bunch of cuties!


Karen: I am all up for a St. Louis meet. That would be much closer for me! :wink:


Amy

[Leslie]

Well, here I am the last to post. We're still in Cincinnati, so I don't have pics downloaded yet. Hopefully I will get to work on that when we get home tomorrow.

I have to say I am SO glad I made the drive. I had almost talked myself out of coming, because of the snow. The snow and the fact that I was running an hour later than I wanted and I only had 3 hours of sleep really had me thinking I should stay in Cincinnati. Like I said I'm so glad I didn't.

First off Lisa to say I'm gorgeous... I think you better go see your eye doctor. I really appreciate the compliment though. You yourself are a beauty (I too love your hair). I can't believe you worry about the way you look. You really are beautiful, so is your family (DH is a cutie). Emma was a doll. I too never heard a fuss or a cry... just those beautiful eyes and that sweet, sweet smile. Lucy is a looker too. Don't worry about her melt down at the end... all kids have them. I'm sure she was just tired and hot. I'm so glad you decided to come.

Oh yea, it was hiliarious when Tim and Lisa pulled up beside of me on the highway. I looked over and here was this blonde waving like crazy. At first I though... who in the world is this person and then I realized. I was so glad to be able to follow them in. I was nervous about finding the place. When we got there the girls were asking is the roads were bad. I kinda looked at Tim to see what he said. He indicated they weren't bad, but I was thinking... heck yea they were bad. :lol: Shows I'm not used to driving on much snow.

Tracy does have the sweetest voice. She is build just like Lisa said. You'd never know she had a 9+ pound baby if you did see him with her. Matt is full of energy. He wasn't bad, just on the go. I missed him playing in the water, since I was late. And what do you know... his mommy wouldn't let him back in when Arianna and I got there. Later I saw her with his shirt and I realized why. His shirt was soak and wet. He and little miss Piper hit it off. I have a pic of Piper patting his curls. His hair is even cuter in person. Oh yea Tracy does have georgous hair. I can't get over how different Tracy and her brother look, but his is as cute as she is pretty.

I knew Terra was short, but I just didn't realize how short (no offense). She is just as cute as can be. Piper is teeny tiny too. I never realized in her pics how small she is. I felt like Arianna was a giant next to her. The treat bags that Terra made were so sweet. My kid was sleeping while the others were enjoying them, but she is enjoying now. I'm have to agree that your hubby is a hottie. He seems real sweet too. Piper and Arianna did have a good time dancing and "playing" music together.

Pauly was probably the most different from what I expected. She has a beautiful head of hair and is a beautiful pregnant girl. It fits her well. I though she would be more soft spoken, but she was very out going. Audrey has the most georgeous eyes and hair (to match her mommy). Pauly amazes me at how she handles Audrey and keeps up with her being 20+ weeks pregnant. I have no idea where she gets her energy, but she has a ton of it. She is going to be great with two little ones.

I'd have to say my kiddo was the worst. Here we are at lunch and all the little ones are sitting either in highchairs or their strollers. Arianna sat long enough to eat a little, but then she was done (told you all we have issues with her sitting for long). I could have tried to make her sit, but it would have been a big scene. Once I got her out of the highchair she did climb up on my shoulder and go to sleep though. Whoever said she was a mommy's girl (Lisa?) totally hit the nail on the head. By the time I got home my muscles in my left arm hurt from carrying her around. All in all she was pretty good though.

The museum is an awesome place. It was crowded and I wish we could have had more time to chat, but it was a great place for the kids. I can't wait to post pics of Piper, Audrey and Arianna climbing the stairs to the second floor.

And yes, I'll admit my twang was probably the worst. I hate it, but it is what it is. I try to hide it if I'm only talking to someone for a short time (like at work), but if you're around me long you will certainly hear it. I didn't even try to hide it. Oh yea, I guess I was probably the quietest too. You know how I said on the thread that we told about our personalities that I was shy until you get to know me, well I think that was pretty apparent. Sorry if I seemed to backwards. My biggest fear is saying something stupid. I guess that means we just have to get back together, so you can see me come out of my shell. :D

Well, I could go on and on (and have), but I need to hit the hay. I'll post some pics as soon as I can. Love you girl and glad to be part of this wonderful PCOS group!

[Jacque]

That looks like a fiesty group! It's a good think I didn't come because I have a cold...that would have been nice to pass along, huh?

Hey- FYI- Wed. night at 7pm at Clarion North is a session on PCOS. It's Dr. Jarrett...I'm planning on going if anyone wants to meet me!

[Waitingfor1]

It seems like you ladies had a blast! Wish we had something similar closer to me.

[Jacque]

If anyone wants to register go to www.clariannorth.com Then, on the right there's a link to the seminar.

It won't be as fun as the Children's Museum...but if anyone is going, let me know.

[texasred1]

It seems like you ladies had a blast! Wish we had something similar closer to me.

Maybe once we get our beach house up and running all you aldies and kiddos can come down here! Aledia - how's that for close!

[tracyrhymer1979]

count us in for that tex!!!! i've always wanted to go to texas!

[Leanna]

Wow it looks like you ladies had a great time! I hope I can make it next time there is a gathering close. Remember: September would be a great time to visit Kentucky and harvest grapes... I mean a great time to see the lovely state. :)

[ahacker]

hey leanna, you are around louisville right?

DH has a sister that lives around there. He hasnt seen her in years, but he is thinking about giving her a call so they can keep in touch. If we ever come that way to see her, I would love to meet up!

Amy

[kirsten]

Wow, these pics and the descriptions - it's too good!
I can't get over Audrey's gorgeous red hair.
thank you sooooooooooo much for sharing ladies!!!!
I am beyond jealous that I wasn't there.

[nopey]

One of my best friends lives in Houston......I'd be up for a double visit! As long as I'm recovered enough after having baby #2 though!

Thank you for all the kind compliments!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sherri and TJ - you guys can't be tooooooooooo far from one another!?!?!? A smaller get together? I would think you'd be the closest to one another. Leslie maybe too - I guess that would depend on what part of WV?

[texasred1]

Pauly - was it you who said their friend lived in Friendswood? Or am I thinking of someone else?

[Waitingfor1]

It seems like you ladies had a blast! Wish we had something similar closer to me.

Maybe once we get our beach house up and running all you aldies and kiddos can come down here! Aledia - how's that for close!

That would be great, Michelle!! Where are you planning on getting a beach house at?

[texasred1]

We actually have one, well it was dh's father's & step-mom's. After dh's dad passed away 3-4 yrs ago the place was kinda let go. Now dh & his step-mom want to get the place in tip top shape so we can use it for family vacations, fishing and just a place to get away (it's paid for!). So currently we are getting estimates for things like the roof, a/c, some electrical, etc. Then a fresh coat of paint and we're good to go! It's in Sergent, down by Port O'Connor.

[texasred1]

btw: Aleida - that little pic of Esteban in your ticker is tooo cute! He looks like a little man all grown up! Love it!

[nopey]

Yep Michele, that was me.

[texasred1]

Pauly - how cool, I grew up in League City which is right next to Friendswood.

[elsie]

Terra == I love the pic of you with Audrey and Piper. You really look like a pre-school teacher!!!! Totally in your element!

So my only question is: where's the pic of Tracy's bro? Don't tell me none of you naughty mommas got a sneak photo (sorry Tracy, don't let me weird ya out, lol!!!!). Everyone thinks my bros are hotties too if it makes you feel any better!

[nopey]

Hey Michele-
Yep, I remember you saying that. She's not originally from Friendswood (she's from Chicagoland), but her dh was born/raised in Friendswood. I've visited her house in FW twice now, but I don't know the area at all. She always picks me up at the airport so I have no clue where I am when I am not driving. I get all turned around.

Elsie - Ya know. I have no clue if I have any pics of Tracy's bro. I still haven't looked at my pics because the software for my camera is not on this laptop. I'm waiting to set the Mac up. Hopefully tomorrow or Thursday.....we'll see what happens.

[tracy]

Yeah, I've gotten that alot. My brother can be a total pain in the a$$ sometimes, but he's pretty good looking. Am I allowed to say that?? :lol: And, he's very social...he's an entrepreneur-type (like Pauly) that could sell glasses to a blind man!! I'm the quieter, reserved one...I like to meet up and get together with people, but I'd never be the one to be loud and draw attention to myself (purposely, anyways!!)

If nobody else came up with a picture, I'll try to find one to post.

It's just his way of life is quite different than what I'm used to. His kids are basically brats, the house is filthy and it's just complete chaos. I'm used to quiet, clean places with a happy family life. Different strokes for different folks, I guess...

Okay -- am I the only one that wasn't hot at the museum?? :lol: I was fine and was wearing my (only) turtleneck. Maybe it was because I was so wet from Matt's splashing in the water exhibit!! So glad Terra was able to stand in front of me in the pictures, so y'all wouldn't see my wet shirt :roll:

I was going to make a confession and have you guys laughing, but not with the kids/hubbies around. I had on thong-underwear and my butt-cheeks were just frozen. Not a good idea to wear those in the winter in colder climates -- esp. under wet jeans. Who knew!?! :lol:

I LOVED Leslie's accent. I thought it was perfect. I wouldn't hide it for anything!! Mine is so diluted by living in the city, I guess. Oh, I hope Matt has an accent. Nothing cuter than a little kid talking with a southern accent :wink:

And, thanks for the body-compliments. If you'd seen me in May '05 with my HUGE belly, you'd for sure believe that I had a 9-pound baby :lol:

Yes, Matt was in love with Piper. Will post my favorite picture of the two of them. But, thanks Terra -- now all he wants is Oreos. I cannot pass the vanilla cookies by him anymore, because he wants the cookies from the blue bag!! You're responsible for his chocolate-addiction (as if he wouldn't have picked it up from me!!) :lol:

And, Leslie -- I think the ONLY reason Matt sat at lunch for so long (isn't really like him, either) was all of the "scenery" of pretty girls at the table. :wink:

[tracy]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g171/tracycaylor/MattPiper.jpg
This is one of my favorites. I think Piper is sharing Oreo's and Matt was proposing. Any woman that shares chocolate-cookies is marriage-material in his book :lol:

[Leanna]

Tracy- I just love Matt's curls!

Amy- I'm about 40 miles from Louisville... would definitely like to meet up if you are in town!

[elsie]

Tracy == here are my bros:

http://www.corninganimalhospital.com/staff.jsp

http://www.clay.biz/about.html

... and now don't I look like the black sheep of the fam? :lol:

[tracy]

I actually think you look alot like them. Very handsome brothers.

I, on the other hand, look nothing like my brother. I'm tall, blonde wavy hair with blue eyes and fair skin. He's shorter (6-foot is short in my family), olive skin, dark brown eyes and dark brown, straight hair. We couldn't be more opposite -- looks and personality. :lol:

He's the spitting image of Mom and I'm of Dad (it's actually amazing how much Matt looks like my Dad, even). Will see if I can find a picture of them, too!!

[lisamarie]

Jonathan is YUM! hehehe

Tracys brother oozed with personality...I think thats what made him cute too. lol

[elsie]

Tracy == Lol on the thong comment!!!!!!!

Your Matthew has got one gorgeous head of hair!!!

I meant "black sheep" in terms of career ... but hey I'm working on it! :lol:

[tracy]

Oh, I thought you meant they were good-looking and you weren't :lol: . I had to argue heavily with that idea :wink:

I didn't even read about their careers -- just looked at pictures of hotties. How's that for a one-track mind?? :lol:

Thanks, LM -- he does have a side that's a great personality. He's really smart, too...so that's what's gotten him where he is in business. I guess that's why I really don't understand why his life is in such shambles. I hope they work things out soon, cause things tend to get worse if they're not addressed!!

[elsie]

Thanks Tracy!! You're good for my ego!! Coming from a beautiful southern belle like yourself, that means a lot .... :D

Leslie == be proud of your accent. It's what gives people roots and a story. My mom still has hers and she wishes it was stronger ... if she gets a good scare it comes out!! I think it makes women sound lady-like and fun! And I agree with Tracy ... nothing cuter than a kid with a southern twang ... except maybe a British accent! My cousin's kids have those.