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(Hmmmm... Amanda maybe a pre-baby trip to Woodbury Commons will be in order? )
Um, you don't have to tell me twice . . . . Put a shout out ot Dawn and P-Sha and see what's good!!!
I absolutely positively EVERYTHING from Old Navy. It's such a bummer that I can't buy clothes . . . (well, I can, but it's all elastic waists YUCK ). I do those brown crocs though. I wonder if DSW has those. . . . . As usual your mama outdid herself with those adorable cupcakes! I'm glad you guys had a nice bday weekend. Hope you have fun at the zoo!
those cupcakes! You're mom is SO talented! Also all those great clothes from Old Navy! And great ont he crocs too! I would wear a pair of crocs every day if I could. Sounds like you had a great birthday!
Those cupcakes look...well...YUMMM! And great clothes. Love that little blue top with the flowers. And, of course, the Mickey Crocs!! And congrats on the new size at Old Navy...Awesome!
I those cupcakes! That is so amazing! I wish I had one of those cupcake holder's because that thing is awesome You guys really did rack up on your birthday! All those awesome clothes! I all the stuff from old navy and just FYI those capri's that roll up and snap....they are the best!! I bought last year's version of that and I think it was one of my better investments! I wear them all the time! The orange dress rocks too! I actually tried that dress on for the cruise but i found a blue one i wanted instead *LOL*
Look at all the new crocs......that's so awesome!
How is rob liking the new ipod touch???
Yay! i'm so excited for you with your loss of a size or three *LOL* So, much fun to buy new clothes when you loose weight! Congrats!!!
Sounds like an awesome birthday!
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So glad you had such a wonderful brithday Mel. Those cupcakes look amazing (and delicious as well). Great gifts and I love the crocs. Seems like everything is falling perfectly into place...
Didn't foget you on the tea...its been crazy at work with this project, I am lucky that I make it out for 5 minutes at lunch and I haven't left before 8 but the final draft went out today so hopefully I will get over there this week.
Sounds like a great day with some great gifts, Melissa!! Congratulations on the continued weight loss!!
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What a great day you had!
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What great stuff you got!!
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You really scored a bunch of great gifts! And you look fab! Those cupcakes look Your mom is really super talented.
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Originally Posted by ilovedisney247
OMG cupcakes! i LOVE cupcakes! It sounds like you are having a blast Mel! So soon!
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whatm a great day - happy birthday
I love those clothes - I am going to buy the beige shorts too
hurry back with more please
THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!! You are the best and it was quite a great birthday! glad you guys were happy to have it shared with you!
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Spoiled, lookin' goood, and a new life on the horizon... Could life really get any better?
I want about 3 of those cupcakes... maybe 4!
LOL! They were delish! And no-- life couldnt get any better!
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Um, you don't have to tell me twice . . . . Put a shout out ot Dawn and P-Sha and see what's good!!!
I absolutely positively EVERYTHING from Old Navy. It's such a bummer that I can't buy clothes . . . (well, I can, but it's all elastic waists YUCK ). I do those brown crocs though. I wonder if DSW has those. . . . . As usual your mama outdid herself with those adorable cupcakes! I'm glad you guys had a nice bday weekend. Hope you have fun at the zoo!
Thanks so much-- and I am soooooooo excited for Woodbury! Yay! No longer afraid to try on clothes AND a Disney Store! lol!
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those cupcakes! You're mom is SO talented! Also all those great clothes from Old Navy! And great ont he crocs too! I would wear a pair of crocs every day if I could. Sounds like you had a great birthday!
My mom really is awesome! I think she should get her own Ace of Cakes spinoff! lol! Thanks again!
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Sorry I missed your birthday! Happy belated birthday
Love the clothes! So cute! I'm glad you had such a great birthday!
Hey, how did your pre-cana classes go? That's probably what I'm looking forward to the least in this whole wedding process
Thanks and the Pre-Cana was actually pretty cool! We liked it a lot! Not at all like people told us! The friar and couples were interesting and me and Rob got to talk about a lot of stuff. And the food was good-- thats a plus! lol!
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Those cupcakes look...well...YUMMM! And great clothes. Love that little blue top with the flowers. And, of course, the Mickey Crocs!! And congrats on the new size at Old Navy...Awesome!
Great celebration so far...enjoy dinner!!
Thanks so much! We had a great dinner out at this little Mexican cantina the other night--- St Pattys day actually! lol! I wish I had those enchiladas right now! lol!
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I those cupcakes! That is so amazing! I wish I had one of those cupcake holder's because that thing is awesome You guys really did rack up on your birthday! All those awesome clothes! I all the stuff from old navy and just FYI those capri's that roll up and snap....they are the best!! I bought last year's version of that and I think it was one of my better investments! I wear them all the time! The orange dress rocks too! I actually tried that dress on for the cruise but i found a blue one i wanted instead *LOL*
Look at all the new crocs......that's so awesome!
How is rob liking the new ipod touch???
Yay! i'm so excited for you with your loss of a size or three *LOL* So, much fun to buy new clothes when you loose weight! Congrats!!!
Sounds like an awesome birthday!
Thanks girl! I love the clothes-- and they arrive tomorrow! Yay! Im going to wear a nice new outfit to the zoo Saturday! lol! I am loving your cruise report (and your cruise clothes) by the way!
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So glad you had such a wonderful brithday Mel. Those cupcakes look amazing (and delicious as well). Great gifts and I love the crocs. Seems like everything is falling perfectly into place...
Didn't foget you on the tea...its been crazy at work with this project, I am lucky that I make it out for 5 minutes at lunch and I haven't left before 8 but the final draft went out today so hopefully I will get over there this week.
Thanks hun! I cant wait! (But I am very patient so I wont annoy you!) Glad to hear work is slowing up a bit!
I finally found the time to read your Pre-Wedding report. I love your gown and the brideamaid dresses are just beautiful. What a great place for a honeymoon!!! You are going to be absolutely fabulous in your gown!!!! Now I have to go find a pair of those Disney croc sandals for myself!!! Hurry back with more I can't wait to read what happens next!!!