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well, you have been busy!!!! GREAT purchases AGAIN!!! I so miss those days, when my DD was a little one and I could order all those adorable outfits, shoes, and those bathing suits!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the MInnie one!!!! ADORABLE!!!!
I am thinking last night's movie was a bit fishy.......
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well, you have been busy!!!! GREAT purchases AGAIN!!! I so miss those days, when my DD was a little one and I could order all those adorable outfits, shoes, and those bathing suits!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the MInnie one!!!! ADORABLE!!!!
I am thinking last night's movie was a bit fishy.......
Thank you! I think that's why I go all out for DD; I know this won't last forever. That and she's an only child! I'm thinking you are on the right track about last night's movie!
Wow, I love those luggage tags and the pink shoes!!! I'm hoping for a girl this time around. Let's face it, girl clothes are so much cuter lol
I agree! I think it's easier to find cute outfits for girls too because there are so many. All of my girlfriends had boys and I always find it difficult to find cute outfits for them.
Well, here we are again. Another week flown by and my poor Dinner and a Movie Night post neglected. I'm giving myself a high five for at least posting it before tomorrow night's Dinner and a Movie night!
I was really excited to see this movie because it was a first for me; ironically a first for the rest of my family! I thought it was really cute; however, very similar to The Muppets movie (saving the show and all). The facial expressions on the bears were cool and I laughed hysterically over the police officer's fake mustache! DD really seemed to enjoy this one and periodically danced with some of the musical numbers.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this movie!!! It's one of my absolute faves. The mustache gag had me laughing the whole time!
Loving the trip report so far! Can't wait to read more.
Dinner and a Movie Night - April 5, 2013...and Other Stuff
I promise I'll get better at this!
Dinner and a Movie Night - April 5th - Finding Nemo
Dinner - Fish Sticks and Goldfish Crackers
We LOVE this movie! I love any part that has Dory in it! She is my favorite! I'm so excited that Finding Dory is coming out in 2015!!!!
As I promised in an earlier post, here is the Mickey Luggage Tag that I received on Friday.
I love the luggage tags; just a little something extra to help us identify our bags.
In Girth news.............................................. .............I got nothing. I've been stuck at 154.5 pounds for two weeks now. I just need to lose another 15 pounds; of course I hear those last 10-15 are the hardest to lose. Just my luck... But have no fear! I'm determined to get back into running this year and this weather has been pretty encouraging! I might have a chance to start tonight...
My last little bit of "sharing" is pretty cute...in my opinion. Yesterday, our neighbor who works for a vet, brought a bunny home to release (we have tons of rabbits in our neighborhood). I thought it was pretty small, but actually it was a "teenager" and ready to be on its own. My neighbor said that people bring tons of rabbits in that are this particular size because they think they are still babies, but really they are not. They are pretty independent by this age/size. DD was able to hold/pet the bunny for quite a while and she was in heaven...
It was so cute watching my 4-year old trying to be so careful with this "delicate" bunny. She was very good at keeping the bunny calm and it just nuzzled into her.
Another Dinner and a Disney Movie Night is back tomorrow (DD is already asking if it's Friday yet)!
I really like the Mickey luggage tag! The photo is absolutely adorable, does she have any pets? We had a bunny living in our yard for awhile and Sean claimed it as his own....then one day the bunny left lol. Good luck with the last 10-15 lbs!
Thank you and thank you! I ended up going grocery shopping last night...apparently sustaining life with food in the house was more important than strapping on the ol' running shoes.
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I really like the Mickey luggage tag! The photo is absolutely adorable, does she have any pets? We had a bunny living in our yard for awhile and Sean claimed it as his own....then one day the bunny left lol. Good luck with the last 10-15 lbs!
We have a miniature poodle; over the years, he's become pretty attached to her. He used to sleep under our bed at night; now he prefers to sleep in hers. Thanks for the good luck wishes! Lo and behold, I weighed myself this morning and lost 1/2 a pound!!! FINALLY! I've officially lost 20 pounds since January!
Ok I finally started this PTR. Late to the party and all. Sounds like you have been a busy bee with all your planning. Great purchases for the trip as well. I can't wait to hear how everything works out. I think I'd personally have to consume large amounts of alcohol to plan a trip with that many people. Good luck!
Yeah on the weight loss! I recently started back at weight watchers, so it's been a tough few weeks - I find that the very beginning and then the near end is the hardest! But I managed 6.6 in 2 weeks! Keep up the good work you will get it soon enough!
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I'm thinking you are on the right track about last night's movie! 
Another week flown by and my poor Dinner and a Movie Night post neglected. I'm giving myself a high five for at least posting it before tomorrow night's Dinner and a Movie night! 
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But have no fear! I'm determined to get back into running this year and this weather has been pretty encouraging! I might have a chance to start tonight... 
on the running! Sweet, sweet photo! 
I'm hoping the rest will come off a little more consistently these last 4 months... 
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