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Great photo of Pat's reunion with the kids. Just what you needed, getting home to the mess Chessie made! Nothing like getting back into the swing of things at home for Pat. Hope you're not up too late with the grading.
It is a really awesome picture! The mess was awful, but that's life.
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I love the photos of Pat's reunion as well - it just says everything.
I have a lot of these homecoming pics of Pat and the kids. I can't wait to get the big excited hugs when I get home!
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It's just about here now!!! Glad pat made it back safe and sound. Sorry about all the mess, does not sound like fun. Have a safe trip to Denver and I hope your mom is ok. Have a safe trip to Disney!!! It's so close!!!!
So, close!
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Wow! Sounds like you had your hands full yesterday! We had a similar last minute "oh no!" issue yesterday as well; albeit not as messy as yours! DH decided he would try to mow the lawn yesterday to give him some time tonight to pull out the last items he needed to pack. He was able to mow 1/2 of the back yard and the mower konked out...and wouldn't restart. He thinks there could be two possible reasons why it did this...but we have to wait until we return from Disney to take the time to figure it out. Fortunately, my in-laws live across the street (we can see their backyard from our front yard) so DH borrowed their mower to finish our yard. Whew! Only 2 more days to go!!!!!
It always seems like something has to throw a wrench in the plans. I am so excited and I am looking forward to meeting you, hopefully it will work out.
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What a full day you had yesterday. Glad Pat is home with you and the kids.
Chessie is cute!
It's nice to have him home again, at least for the time being.
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What a great picture of Pat and the kids!!! Cute puppy too -- but man - that is quite the mess to clean after such a long day!! I cannot wait to hear all about your trip!!
The picture came out really nice. Chessie is a doll and I felt so bad for her. She had to lay in that yuck for awhile.
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I had some catching up to do. You have been a very busy lady!! Can't believe you leave tomorrow. Hope you have a fantastic time and your mom is ok!!
My life is not typically slow paced. Funny since we moved to NM, to the middle of nowhere, it is much more relaxed if you would believe that.
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Great reunion photos! I am tired just following you along on your errands! Have a safe trip to Denver...know that road well!
Could you take a nap for me?? I am definitely on the busy side.
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Glad Pat made it home safely and you got lots of errands done. Bummer about Chessie accidents. Poor doggie!
I really felt so bad for Chessie. I know the dogs don't ever want to go in their kennels. When they do you know they just couldn't help it.
Okay, it is about 11:30pm and I am just finishing up some last minute details, but I wanted to get a quick update out before I head to bed.
Today was again busy. I finished grading last night and the kids each had missed a couple things, so I had them complete those first thing this morning.
I continued working on the notecards for my maps and then all of a sudden the program I was using deleted all my saved progress. I had to finish them up this evening. I did finally get them done, but I am not the happiest person.
I got a mani/pedi while the kids were at school, but I had to pick up Hunter a bit early, because he was having a meltdown.
I got the laundry done in the morning and finished packing. I still have a couple things to throw in the suitcase; toiletries, chargers etc.
I balanced the checkbook and set up electronic bill pay for all of the bills that are due while I'm gone.
I think that is everything. I am heading to bed now and will probably get up about 6am and get ready. Then pack the last few items, make sure I've got everything ready to go, check in for my flight and hopefully be on the road to Denver by 8am.
I am so excited and I will definitely be doing a TR when I get back.
I will try to make a final quick update before I go, but depending on what happens in the morning it may not happen.
It's 7:30a right now and I got up about 6a. I got my shower, fixed my hair and face. I then got all my toiletries packed up and put the last few things in my large "airport" purse. I had a panic attack for about 15 minutes when I couldn't find my sunglasses anywhere. I had already emptied my regular purse and they weren't in there. I knew I had them yesterday but they did not make it into my airport purse. I checked the car - nope, checked the desk (sometimes I take them off there) - nope, checked behind the couch and under the couch - nope. Finally I thought that I had the large suitcase open the day before and maybe they feel in there. Yep! That's where they were. I wear prescription glasses/sunglasses so I can't just pick up any old pair on the way. It did remind me to grab my back up pair of transitions glasses. I don't like the transitions, but they would work if something happened to my other pairs.
I am now fully packed and I just checked in for my flight tomorrow and I am ready to hit the road. I just have to wake the kids and Pat and say goodbye.
When I hit Denver, I am visiting the chiropractor and then my hair stylist. My mom and I will get dinner and then we will be heading to bed for our 4a wake up.
I can't believe it is time, I am so excited. Just having a break from the kids and normal day-to-day stuff would be worth it by itself, but spending that time in my favorite place makes it even better!
Have a magical time! I can't wait to hear all about the trip when you get back. I hope you're able to get all the pictures and things you need for the app too. Oh and if you get the Dooney purse, I want to see pictures! Supposedly it will be offered later this fall online via Disney Store. I'm hoping it's in time for my birthday so I can get Chris to buy it.
By now you should be in Denver, Hope the drive went well!! Hope you have a magical trip! Here are some for you that you get all your pictures taken!! Can't wait to hear and see pictures when you get back!!
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I have a lot of these homecoming pics of Pat and the kids. I can't wait to get the big excited hugs when I get home!
DH decided he would try to mow the lawn yesterday to give him some time tonight to pull out the last items he needed to pack. He was able to mow 1/2 of the back yard and the mower konked out...and wouldn't restart. He thinks there could be two possible reasons why it did this...but we have to wait until we return from Disney to take the time to figure it out. Fortunately, my in-laws live across the street (we can see their backyard from our front yard) so DH borrowed their mower to finish our yard. Whew! Only 2 more days to go!!!!! 
Cute puppy too -- but man - that is quite the mess to clean after such a long day!! I cannot wait to hear all about your trip!! 
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