Ellen & Eric, July 29, 2006

[MOB Karen]

There are alot of gently horses Karen. As long as you respect the space they need, and know how to walk around them, and try not to spook them you should be fine. A friend of mine has a racing horse that was 'retired' and ready to become glue. She rescued him, and he is the sweetest horse. He is calm, and peacefull, and way playfull. I watching him knock one of the kids off the fence, and I swear, he was smiling!!

We were kids, and we were scared and I think they sensed that. I think they were the ones who didn't respect us. Because they didn't have to. We didn't know how to control them.

[brewsells]

Oh...I didn't mean it that way (**** Heather is rubbing off on me LOL) Blaze isn't for the beginner, we still have to hold her back she just doesn't act all stupid(attitude)!

Just flippin' :censored: . :D

[countrygirl]

We were kids, and we were scared and I think they sensed that. I think they were the ones who didn't respect us. Because they didn't have to. We didn't know how to control them.

I hadn't been on a horse in years, and when I started riding Madar (my friend's horse) I was totally nervous. It's great now. I have a blast. Actually she boards him at another friend's house who gives lessons.

I could get ya on one yet!!!!

[cowboysbride]

I want to go down in history as saying, I'm scared to death of horses. Those guys are mean. One took a chunk out of my sister's shoulder.:bbeek: I rode one once and he wouldn't do anything I wanted, he just wanted to bite me.

That was an awful experience for you Karen and I'm sorry you had to go thru it.

I know this sounds awful but (it's my :censored: journal so I can say what I want:bblol: lol) if one of our horses did that he/she'd be dogfood or glue!

Our horses are well bred (has ALOT to do with it), intelligent,well trained (has even MORE to do with it) animals... they don't bite, kick, paw or act stupid if they do Eric takes them into the round pen and "schools" them which means he runs them in circles until they figure out "boy that was stupid for me to do", if they do it again and it's off to ALPO or ELMERS.

I completely understand your fear and don't blame you a bit, unfortunatley there are people out there who raise what us horse people call "idiot horses" and they won't yield to the rider.

If you ever want a nice calm relaxed experience hitch a ride with Heather and I'll put you on a GOOD horse and stay right there with you!

[countrygirl]

That was an awful experience for you Karen and I'm sorry you had to go thru it.

I know this sounds awful but (it's my :censored: journal so I can say what I want:bblol: lol) if one of our horses did that he/she'd be dogfood or glue!

Our horses are well bred (has ALOT to do with it), intelligent,well trained (has even MORE to do with it) animals... they don't bite, kick, paw or act stupid if they do Eric takes them into the round pen and "schools" them which means he runs them in circles until they figure out "boy that was stupid for me to do", if they do it again and it's off to ALPO or ELMERS.

I completely understand your fear and don't blame you a bit, unfortunatley there are people out there who raise what us horse people call "idiot horses" and they won't yield to the rider.

If you ever want a nice calm relaxed experience hitch a ride with Heather and I'll put you on a GOOD horse and stay right there with you!


YEEEEHAWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MOB Karen]

That was an awful experience for you Karen and I'm sorry you had to go thru it.

I know this sounds awful but (it's my :censored: journal so I can say what I want:bblol: lol) if one of our horses did that he/she'd be dogfood or glue!

Our horses are well bred (has ALOT to do with it), intelligent,well trained (has even MORE to do with it) animals... they don't bite, kick, paw or act stupid if they do Eric takes them into the round pen and "schools" them which means he runs them in circles until they figure out "boy that was stupid for me to do", if they do it again and it's off to ALPO or ELMERS.

I completely understand your fear and don't blame you a bit, unfortunatley there are people out there who raise what us horse people call "idiot horses" and they won't yield to the rider.

If you ever want a nice calm relaxed experience hitch a ride with Heather and I'll put you on a GOOD horse and stay right there with you!

So, those horses were bad? I don't mean they meant to be bad, but they were raised to be bad. That isn't normally how horses are. They don't normally bite? Is that right?

[cowboysbride]

We were kids, and we were scared and I think they sensed that. I think they were the ones who didn't respect us. Because they didn't have to. We didn't know how to control them.

You are right on that point, but only partially...a biting horse is not good...regardless of the experience of the rider.

[brewsells]

So, those horses were bad? I don't mean they meant to be bad, but they were raised to be bad. That isn't normally how horses are. They don't normally bite? Is that right?

I am not an expert but I have never had one bite me. And I have been on them when I was skiddish and scared.

[MOB Karen]

You are right on that point, but only partially...a biting horse is not good...regardless of the experience of the rider.

So when you are on them, and they turn their heads and bite at your leg, that's not a normal horse thing to do? My sister, Jody, was turned around the other way, and the horse bit a chunk out of her shoulder, she still has a scar. They don't normally do that? I have never seen a horse that didn't do that.

[cowboysbride]

A "BAD" horse is one with bad/unwanted habits IE: biting, rearing, not yielding, cribbing (chewing and sucking wind) etc... a lot of it has to do with

1) The breed and it's bloodlines
2) It's training or lack of

If you have a good natured horse then it wouldn't matter what happened it would be good natured if you have a bad natured horse that is very head strong and could be bred poorly then you have the making of a problem...depending on how it is trained and handled.

[WhiskeyGirl]

You are right on that point, but only partially...a biting horse is not good...regardless of the experience of the rider.

lol.... I should send you my FIL's horse. You'd have so much fun with him! He's a stallion and needs a good a$$ whomping!! Likes to bite too!! And has just about run me down on more then one occasion!! I'm taking my camera in hopes of getting some photos this weekend. I'll see what I have to report when I get back on Monday!! :)

[MOB Karen]

A "BAD" horse is one with bad/unwanted habits IE: biting, rearing, not yielding, cribbing (chewing and sucking wind) etc... a lot of it has to do with

1) The breed and it's bloodlines
2) It's training or lack of

If you have a good natured horse then it wouldn't matter what happened it would be good natured if you have a bad natured horse that is very head strong and could be bred poorly then you have the making of a problem...depending on how it is trained and handled.

I have never had a good experience with horses, so it tainted me for life. I think they are beautiful, and I wish I would have been able to think of them fondly. :bbcry:

[cowboysbride]

So when you are on them, and they turn their heads and bite at your leg, that's not a normal horse thing to do? My sister, Jody, was turned around the other way, and the horse bit a chunk out of her shoulder, she still has a scar. They don't normally do that? I have never seen a horse that didn't do that.

No it is not normal, horses shouldn't bite that's a terrible problem. They will turn their heads if there is pressure on the bit and reins from the result of an inexperienced rider. Most horses are very tender in the mouth and only require slight pressure to yield. To bite her while she's on the ground and take a chunk out of her shoulder is HORRIBLE. To turn it's head and sniff the foot of whoever is on its back is normal but not to BITE.

[MOB Karen]

No it is not normal, horses shouldn't bite that's a terrible problem. They will turn their heads if there is pressure on the bit and reins from the result of an inexperienced rider. Most horses are very tender in the mouth and only require slight pressure to yield. To bite her while she's on the ground and take a chunk out of her shoulder is HORRIBLE. To turn it's head and sniff the foot of whoever is on its back is normal but not to BITE.

No, I mean actually going for your foot, with mouth open and trying to chomp on it. Those horses must have just been mean from abuse or whatever. That's just sad.

[cowboysbride]

If your sister got bit while on horseback by another horse behind her that could be the result of a stud (the biter) attempting to breed the horse that she was on (a mare in season). If that is the case whoever was on the stud is to blame for that one...you have to watch mares around studs carefully....

Was she on a horse and another horse behind her bit her?

[MOB Karen]

If your sister got bit while on horseback by another horse behind her that could be the result of a stud (the biter) attempting to breed the horse that she was on (a mare in season). If that is the case whoever was on the stud is to blame for that one...you have to watch mares around studs carefully....

Was she on a horse and another horse behind her bit her?

No, she wasn't on a horse. She was just standing there, and he came up behind her and bit her.

[cowboysbride]

No, she wasn't on a horse. She was just standing there, and he came up behind her and bit her.

That would have been a bad situation for the horse if I had been there...they shouldn't do that and none of ours do. As far as turning their heads and biting while your riding that's bad too.

Sadly there are a lot of horses that aren't bred well and have no training and are inclined to be tempermental thus a bad situation occurs.

[cowboysbride]

These are for the cake and punch reception at the church my FMIL has ordered them and they will be delivered to the church the day before the ceremony...ours are red.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/minirosebushes.jpg

At the rehearsal dinner we will have these candle rings around glass scalloped edge "fish bowls" with red rose floating candles...
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/f26cea75.jpg

[bnd94]

Very Beautyful Ellen!!! Those roses will smell nice too!!

[cowboysbride]

Very Beautyful Ellen!!! Those roses will smell nice too!!

Thanks, my FMIL is a DOLL....I have TONS of fresh flowers and live plants now thanks to her....

[hummingbird521]

Love the flowers. they are very pretty. And i loved reading about the horses. It brought back so many wonderful memories to me of my teenage years. I miss the blasted things sometimes.

[LaceyinPgh]

I had to laugh at your horse stories. When I was little my parents bought me a Welsh pony, Snowflake. He was the biggest a$$ in the world. I don't remember a time trying to get on him that he didn't turn around and nip at my calf. But, he would only do it if my dad wasn't there. My mom also had a gorgeous palamino that was a trained show horse. Unfortunately she hated women. Any man in the world could ride her just fine, but you add a double X chromosome to the mix and she wasn't having it.

[cowboysbride]

I had to laugh at your horse stories. When I was little my parents bought me a Welsh pony, Snowflake. He was the biggest a$$ in the world. I don't remember a time trying to get on him that he didn't turn around and nip at my calf. But, he would only do it if my dad wasn't there. My mom also had a gorgeous palamino that was a trained show horse. Unfortunately she hated women. Any man in the world could ride her just fine, but you add a double X chromosome to the mix and she wasn't having it.

That would be Eric's mare! Lena tolerates me but that's about it! My mare on the other hand loves anyone who will rub her!

[cowboysbride]

Here are some more pics....AGAIN I RESIZED 3 TIMES IN PHOTOBUCKET...sorry for the size

The t-shirts! THANKS TO KAREN FOR GIVING ME THE WEBSITE ADDY AND THE IDEA (I copied off Amber, please forgive me)!


This is mine, I will change into it once we leave the reception headed to Gatlinburg and I will wear it in Florida in September for the "official" honeymoon trip LOL!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo025.jpg


These are ours for Friday, during the rehersal and the dinner (yes it is INFORMAL), I detest being dressed up, I have to 5 days a week and on that day Eric and I will be in jeans and our new T-shirts!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo026.jpg

[cowboysbride]

This is my jewelry...the earrings are real pearls, they were my mom's. She gave them to my sister and my sister is letting me wear them so that I have the "something borrowed" covered....no wonder I love her so! The necklace is an "illusion" necklace I picked up at the mall...AGAIN PHOTOBUCKET

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo027.jpg

[WhiskeyGirl]

Love the t-shirts. They are so cool!! :)

[MOB Karen]

I'm so glad you used Customized Girl, Ellen!! Aren't the shirts adorable? I love all your t-shirts and the jewelry is just lovely. :D

[cowboysbride]

I first chose Rascal Flatts/Bless The Broken Road for our first dance song, Eric and I used to listen to it together over the phone when we were dating and lived so far apart...for us it was the perfect song.

As time went on our love grew and intensified and here I am 5 days before our wedding changing the song. Today while at lunch I heard Alan Jackson's "Like Red On A Rose" and knew instantly that God meant for me to hear that song and that was our new First Dance Song... the lyrics are simple but true the bluesy, haunting ballad reaches out and grabs ahold of your heart and in the time that it plays it speaks to your soul. It is very dramatic, very passionate and it is very us.

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http://www.alanjackson.com/home/index.htm

[LaceyinPgh]

Hey Ellen I thought I would let you know that you and Eric are getting hitched in like 4 days. :cheers:

[cowboysbride]

Hey Ellen I thought I would let you know that you and Eric are getting hitched in like 4 days. :cheers:

What would I do without you Lacey, I almost FORGOT:bbeek: :bbmrgreen: !

I'm gonna miss you tomorrow and Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bawling:

[brewsells]

I love the shirts, Ellen. I especially like the bride and groom ones. Love the pearls!! I also am borrowing my great grandmothers pearls. They are so classy

[bnd94]

I love the shirts and your jewelry! :)

[cowboysbride]

I love the shirts and your jewelry! :)

Oh thank you for looking and saying so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[countrygirl]

Only three days left Ellen!!!!!!! And how do you feel today??????

[brewsells]

OMG 3 days!!!! I am so excited!! Can't imagine how you feel if I am this excited.

[cowboysbride]

Only three days left Ellen!!!!!!! And how do you feel today??????

Very antsy....million things to do, and I can't wait until I'm walking towards him!

[cowboysbride]

OMG 3 days!!!! I am so excited!! Can't imagine how you feel if I am this excited.

LOL...I'm pretty stoked, I have cried at the drop of a hat for the past 2 days...nothing wrong I'm just so MUSHY and SAPPY right now it's pathetic!

[countrygirl]

LOL...I'm pretty stoked, I have cried at the drop of a hat for the past 2 days...nothing wrong I'm just so MUSHY and SAPPY right now it's pathetic!

ALERT THE PRESS!!! ELLEN IS MUSHY AND SAPPY!!!!!

[MOB Karen]

Ellen, when are you going to be off work? I can't believe you're there. How can you even think straight right now? LOL!!! :D

[Jopet]

Wow Ellen only 3 days :bbeek:. I hope you have the best day and I can't wait to see and hear how it all comes together!! Goodluck:D

[cowboysbride]

Ellen, when are you going to be off work? I can't believe you're there. How can you even think straight right now? LOL!!! :D

I am taking off tomorrow as soon as I get the program schedules updated...hopefully by 2 or 3. I have no choice but to think straight I'm the department manager:bbeek: :( ....needless to say I would like to CHOKE some people right now....don't they know I am getting married and need this stuff done NOW! LOL:bbmrgreen: I mean really.........I have to pick up the out of towners tuxes, drop off the picnic basket that I forgot to take the other day, run by the church and sound check my burnt CD's to make sure they work, drop off all the wedding party gifts at the rehearsal dinner site, pack my suitcase, load it and Eric's into the truck, wash the truck, get my bag for the day of the wedding ready to go (veil, shoes, tiara, makeup, deodorant, gum, hairspray, camera) pick up my dress and drop it and the crinoline off at the wedding coordinators house along with a copy of the pics I want the photographer to take and then................
OMG I'M GETTING MARRIED......................THUD (that was me passing out)! LOL

[brewsells]

I am taking off tomorrow as soon as I get the program schedules updated...hopefully by 2 or 3. I have no choice but to think straight I'm the department manager:bbeek: :( ....needless to say I would like to CHOKE some people right now....don't they know I am getting married and need this stuff done NOW! LOL I mean really.........I have to pick up the out of towners tuxes, drop off the picnic basket that I forgot to take the other day, run by the church and sound check my burnt CD's to make sure they work, drop off all the wedding party gifts at the rehearsal dinner site, pack my suitcase, load it and Eric's into the truck, wash the truck, get my bag for the day of the wedding ready to go (veil, shoes, tiara, makeup, deodorant, gum, hairspray, camera) pick up my dress and drop it and the crinoline off at the wedding coordinators house along with a copy of the pics I want the photographer to take and then................
OMG I'M GETTING MARRIED......................THUD (that was me passing out)! LOL

OMG, is this how I am going to be? :bbeek: Great! :D

[countrygirl]

I am taking off tomorrow as soon as I get the program schedules updated...hopefully by 2 or 3. I have no choice but to think straight I'm the department manager:bbeek: :( ....needless to say I would like to CHOKE some people right now....don't they know I am getting married and need this stuff done NOW! LOL:bbmrgreen: I mean really.........I have to pick up the out of towners tuxes, drop off the picnic basket that I forgot to take the other day, run by the church and sound check my burnt CD's to make sure they work, drop off all the wedding party gifts at the rehearsal dinner site, pack my suitcase, load it and Eric's into the truck, wash the truck, get my bag for the day of the wedding ready to go (veil, shoes, tiara, makeup, deodorant, gum, hairspray, camera) pick up my dress and drop it and the crinoline off at the wedding coordinators house along with a copy of the pics I want the photographer to take and then................
OMG I'M GETTING MARRIED......................THUD (that was me passing out)! LOL

Hey Ellen, do you neen mouth to mouth?? No, that wasn't an offer!!!

[cowboysbride]

OMG, is this how I am going to be? :bbeek: Great! :D

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!

[MOB Karen]

Well, you're definitely thinking straight. You've got it all planned out what you have left to do. You're doing a great job with only three days before your wedding!!! You're our hero, Ellen!!!! :D

[cowboysbride]

I have to brag, I worked really hard getting our little farm house clean and liveable until we find property and can build our new home and horse barn...they say it's the little things so here are some of my little DIY touches at the homefront.........

Old milkcan on the front porch I cleaned it up and popped a Fox Fern into it, it's getting ready to bloom....
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo029.jpg


This is the hammock swing Eric made (he's a welder by trade and can make ANYTHING)! I came home the other day and found a brand new hammock hanging from it...he wanted me to have a nice place in the yard to relax and read (I LOVE TO READ)....
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo031.jpg

This is an old iron kettle I found along the fence line, along with some kind of square stand that is iron too...I cleaned them up, stood back and thought..hmmm that will fit into that and with some flowers look pretty cute and country!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo028.jpg

[brewsells]

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Boy I am just joining clubs all over the place!

[MOB Karen]

I love everything, Ellen!! You did such a good job on your little farm!!! I absolutely love your hammock!!! I can picture you out there reading and having an iced cold drink!! It looks so comfortable too!! Eric did a great job on that!!! :D

[countrygirl]

I love the wagon wheel hammock. I LOVE IT!!!

[brewsells]

I really like the things you have done with the yard, Ellen. Tell Eric he did a great job with the hammock! I love it.

[cowboysbride]

Thanks Karen! It isn't much but it's clean and it's home!

I love it too Heather...you should see the coat rack and towel hooks he made...I'll take pics when I get them put up.

Thanks Holly, I'll tell him! He thinks I'm NUTS when I talk about my onewed girls...but he understands!

[brewsells]

Thanks Holly, I'll tell him! He thinks I'm NUTS when I talk about my onewed girls...but he understands!
Yeah, well Adam thinks I am nuts anyway, so nothing I talk about surprises him!

[countrygirl]

Thanks Karen! It isn't much but it's clean and it's home!

I love it too Heather...you should see the coat rack and towel hooks he made...I'll take pics when I get them put up.

Thanks Holly, I'll tell him! He thinks I'm NUTS when I talk about my onewed girls...but he understands!

I am totally jealous, but I know that one day J and I will have some property somewhere (after he retires from the AF). I can't wait to have that too!!

J thinks I am crazy about the whole onewed things. He is used to it now!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo029.jpg


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See! These are the things I miss about living out in the country!! People here would call the county and complain because these city folks know NOTHING!!! I love it all!! It's so pretty. Matthew also welds so he could have a few projects here shortly! FIL has a mig welder and few other welders on the farm, so you can bet I'm going to be giving him some projects when we're back out in the country.

[AngelinLove]

Everything looks beautiful Ellen and in 3 more days you and Eric will be living there together....woo hoo!!!!

[countrygirl]

ELLEN YOU ONLY HAVE TWO DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As if you didn't already know that!!

[LaceyinPgh]

You are getting married today. I hope that you have a wonderful day full of smiles, fun, love, and happiness. I am eagerly awaiting pictures when you get back!

[AngelinLove]

Have a wonderful, happy, perfect wedding day Ellen and remember that we are all thinking about you and are waiting to hear all about it and see your pics!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Hoohaw!! Today is Ellen's wedding day. I hope it's not raining where you are because it's raining here. I hope I can keep the rain preoccupied for you!!! Lol. Honey, I hope you have the best wedding day possible. I wish you many years of health, happiness, love and the pitter patter of little feet!! Congratulations Ellen!! Have a beautiful wedding day, I am thinking of you all day!! Love you!!

Shawna

[Smile1Jen]

Congratualtions! I hope you have a GREAT day!

[LizabethDavis]

Congrats Ellen!! I hope you enjoyed your day!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

well Ellen, you are an old married lady now!! Congrats Hun, hope you have a a safe pre-honeymoon trip!! Can't wait to see you soon!! :D

[AngelinLove]

Miss Ellie...I miss you...well I guess now that your all married and stuff I will have to refer to you as Mrs. Ellen Vinson..or Mrs. Eric Vinson!!!! Congratulations, I hope that everything was perfect and I miss you!!!! Oh yeah....don't forget the pics!!!!!!!!!!

[cowboysbride]

I'm back and have pics... I will post as many as I have time for then I have to get to work (my desk is COVERED and my emails are in the 100's)!

IT WAS PERFECT, the kids did a great job (ringbearers and flowergirls) we laughed thru most of it...I was giggling most of the time, Eric was grinning from ear to ear, his dad (BM) opened the ring box upside down and my ring hit the floor (we died laughing), it was PERFECT, FUN and relaxed....oh and VERY BEAUTIFUL! We danced off down the isle to "Signed Sealed Delivered I'm yours and so did our wedding party" our moms gave eachother a high five and hugged as they were escorted out I could go on and on! I read all the posts and well wishes THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

I will be back later to chat!

I LOVE BEING MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

MY DADDY WALKING ME DOWN THE AISLE
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/meanddadwalkingdown.jpg
MY NEPHEWS/RINGBEARERS YOU CAN SEE THE FLOWER GIRL IN THE BACKGROUND
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hunterandlogan.jpg
US CUTTING THE CAKE
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[countrygirl]

SHES BACK!! YEAH!!!

I missed you Ellen!!

Congrats!!!

You look beautiful girl!!!

[cowboysbride]

US WALKING AWAY AS MR & MRS ERIC VINSON!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/usleaving.jpg
MY GIRLS AND ME
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/meandmygirls.jpg
FUN SHOT OF MY GIRLS AND ME (OOOHING OVER THE RINGS)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/gawkingatring.jpg
FUN SHOT OF MY GIRLS AND ME (THEY WERE "FUSSING" OVER ME...NOTICE MY SIL AND WHERE SHE STUCK HER BOUQUET! lol)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/fussingoverme.jpg

[countrygirl]

I have goosebumps girl!!!

[LaceyinPgh]

My Ellen is back!! My Ellen is back!! My Ellen is back!!

It sounds great and I can't wait to hear every detail about it when you get your 100+ emails done. You look beautiful!

[cowboysbride]

MY NEPHEWS KISSING ME GOOD LUCK BEFORE THE CEREMONY!
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MY DH AND THE BOYS HAVING KARAOKE FUN AT THE REHEARSAL DINNER PARTY!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/weddingandhoneymoonpics038.jpg

THE SURPRISE FROM MY DH...HE MADE THE HORSESHOE STANDS THAT HELD THE WAGON WHEELS (USED AT THE RECEPTION) HE MADE 1 LARGE ONE AND 2 SMALL ONES...THE LARGE ONE HAS HIS MARE'S (LENA'S) FIRST SHOES WELDED INTO IT(VERY SPECIAL)!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/weddingandhoneymoonpics016.jpg

[mariaandmanish]

Congratulations, Ellen! You look absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to see more pictures!

[cowboysbride]

FORMAL RECEPTION TABLES
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/weddingandhoneymoonpics009.jpg

THE HAPPY COUPLE ON THE HONEYMOON!
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[bnd94]

Ellen you looked soooo gorgeous!! I love all your pics. :bbmrgreen:

[Jopet]

WOW do you make a beautiful bride!!!!!!! :D
You looked sooo beautiful! Everything looked amazing!! what a beautiful wedding it sounds and looks like you had.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!:cheers:

[AngelinLove]

OMG Ellen...you were such a BEAUTIFUL bride!!! You both looked so fantastically happy and I am so glad that everything went soooooo well!!! I MISSED you sooooooo much and it just wasn't the same without you here!!! I am so happy that you are back and now Mrs. Vinson!!! I look forward to seeing all your pics!!!

[Kacie_bride]

You were such a beautiful bride Ellen! Everything looked so beautiful! I am so glad you had such a wonderful time. I can't wait to see more pics.

[cowboysbride]

me and my girls at the rehearsal dinner/party having karaoke fun...
From L to R My MIL, Lisa BM, Heather BM, Dianna (SIL/MOH #2), ME, My Mom, Lisa (my sister, MOH #1)
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[WhiskeyGirl]

Wow Ellen! You're back! You have pictures and you look so beautiful!! I missed you so, just like everyone else too!!! :D Glad you are back! Now get to those 100+ emails an come back to us! lol. Missed you Hun! I'm glad you had a beautiful wonderful wedding!! Love ya!!

[countrygirl]

Wow Ellen! You're back! You have pictures and you look so beautiful!! I missed you so, just like everyone else too!!! :D Glad you are back! Now get to those 100+ emails an come back to us! lol. Missed you Hun! I'm glad you had a beautiful wonderful wedding!! Love ya!!

Me too, me too!! I know I have said it a million times now, but, I missed you too.

[AngelinLove]

OH Yeah...and Ellen your sister did an awesome job on your cake it is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cowboysbride]

I missed each and every one of ya'll SINCERELY! I thought of you guys several times before the wedding and was going thru withdrawals last night because I couldn't get on-line! Eric took care of that at home however...he switched the phone service and got me pretty decent dial up (oxymoron) so I should be able to chit chat at night some too, when I get my computer set up...right now I have tons of clothes to wash (his from the move to our home) and stuff to organize and put away...LOVE YOU ALL, THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS ERIC SAID THAT WHEN THE DOORS SWUNG OPEN HE WAS IN AWE...............I LOOKED UP AND SAW HIM AND ALMOST STARTED BAWLING....HE WAS SO HANDSOME....AND I HAVE PICS TO PROVE IT LOL!

Eric and his mommy dancing...she was exhausted and got comfy...
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Eric getting ready to toss the garter

OKAY...THAT LOOK.........gets me into SO MUCH "TROUBLE" LOL, WOW WHAT A GORGEOUS MAN I HAVE!
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Tossing....
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[brewsells]

Ellen!!!! I am sooo glad you are back!! You were a gorgeous bride and i have to say the groom doesn't look too bad himself. Thank you for sharing the pics. Can't wait to hear more!
(BTW- I did have that shot for you!)

[cowboysbride]

I don't have pics of it yet but I have to tell ya'll this! Eric tricked me, and I am not an easy person to hide things from! We planned on driving my truck to the reception and I even went to great lengths to clean it up and make sure it was perfect...while we were outside getting the last of the outdoor pics taken his dad comes up to us and gets the keys to it...I was like ???? why is your dad taking the truck? I can't ride in yours (it's a farm truck and although it's not bad AT ALL it's NO PLACE for a solid white gown LOL! Well he ignored me and kept on smiling for the pics....as we were leaving the courtyard I asked again (like the 7th time) why are we driving your truck to the reception.... and he smiled and turned me around and there sat a black stretch limo! I was SHOCKED! They were all out there decorating it and I had walked right by it (on the way to the courtyard) and never even looked up and saw it!

[StaceyMc]

You looked so beautiful!! Eric was so handsome!!! Everyone and everything looked super!!!! The limo made me go "AWWWWW" outloud :) Your pictures are just fantastic! Can't wait to see more!!

[countrygirl]

I don't have pics of it yet but I have to tell ya'll this! Eric tricked me, and I am not an easy person to hide things from! We planned on driving my truck to the reception and I even went to great lengths to clean it up and make sure it was perfect...while we were outside getting the last of the outdoor pics taken his dad comes up to us and gets the keys to it...I was like ???? why is your dad taking the truck? I can't ride in yours (it's a farm truck and although it's not bad AT ALL it's NO PLACE for a solid white gown LOL! Well he ignored me and kept on smiling for the pics....as we were leaving the courtyard I asked again (like the 7th time) why are we driving your truck to the reception.... and he smiled and turned me around and there sat a black stretch limo! I was SHOCKED! They were all out there decorating it and I had walked right by it (on the way to the courtyard) and never even looked up and saw it!

How awsome is that!!!! I want a limo, but J says we aren't having one!!!

[rainbowtreat]

Ellen I saw you had pictures here when I was on lunch and was not happy that I had to go back to work. I love the pictures. You look so beautiful. And your right your man is very cute. It looks like you had alot of fun. Can;t wait to see more.

[MOB Karen]

Congratulations, Ellen!! We really did miss you, it was quiet without you. I haven't been on much lately, because I'm sick, but I just wanted to tell you that your wedding was beautiful!! And you looked like a princess. I'll post more when I feel better. :D

[Kacie_bride]

Congratulations, Ellen!! We really did miss you, it was quiet without you. I haven't been on much lately, because I'm sick, but I just wanted to tell you that your wedding was beautiful!! And you looked like a princess. I'll post more when I feel better. :D

So that's where you've been. No wonder. Yes it has been very quiet around here without you Ellen and Karen has not been on much. I am glad you are back!

[Smile1Jen]

You were a beautiful bride! Im so glad you had a great day! Cant wait to see more pics!

[hummingbird521]

Congratulations Mrs. Vinson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You and Eric make a beautiful couple. The pics are great. You both look soooo overwhelmingly happy. Glad you are back.

[Valmai]

Well its been said loads but i'll say it again anyways lol you were gorgeous!! Im glad it all went wonderfully for you, and thanx for thinking of us and gerrin back soon with pics. xxx
PS I opened my jack for you and it went down verrry well lol

[cowboysbride]

Thank you all SOOOOOOOOO much, I was happy so I felt beautiful! Eric told his mom that I looked like a barbie doll and she said "Yes, but you can take this one out of the box and play with her"! I DIED LAUGHING WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT~!

We were very happy, and it's only getting better! If anyone reads the post in Shawna's journal I have great news! Eric and I are going to start trying to conceive! We both want a family and it's just the next step for us. I have an appointment on 8/15 to see a gyno and to get off the pill and to make sure I'm healthy and ready. We started talking about it on the way back Tuesday morning (from the honeymoon) and he was all for it. I love that man and like the songs says....I can see my future in his eyes!!!!!!!!!!

Karen- I am so sorry to hear that you're sick, what's wrong? Are you going to be OK.............now I'm worried! Anyone know whats wrong with her? Please let me know!

[AngelinLove]

Yay....Ellen is gonna make some BABIES!!!! Good luck girl..I will sen dsome of my make baby vibes your way...but alot are already gone to Shawna..lol!!!! I hope everything goes great with the gyno appt.!!! Well, I was worried about Karen as well, and I don't remember hearing what was wrong, but I too hope that she is okay and feels better soon!!!! If you hear beofre I do let me know please!!!!

[countrygirl]

YIPPEE!! BABY ELLENS!!! Good for you El. you two will have some beautifully tall children.

And Karen is sick? I wasn't on much yerstday. Is she alright?

[cowboysbride]

Yay....Ellen is gonna make some BABIES!!!! Good luck girl..I will sen dsome of my make baby vibes your way...but alot are already gone to Shawna..lol!!!! I hope everything goes great with the gyno appt.!!! Well, I was worried about Karen as well, and I don't remember hearing what was wrong, but I too hope that she is okay and feels better soon!!!! If you hear beofre I do let me know please!!!!

SNORT! I just got a mental pic of you dancing around in the fog flailing your arms while your gypsy skirts billow around you and chanting...MAKE A BABY< MAKE A BABY!

[cowboysbride]

YIPPEE!! BABY ELLENS!!! Good for you El. you two will have some beautifully tall children.

And Karen is sick? I wasn't on much yerstday. Is she alright?

Tall and meaner than a striped snake! Lord help me! I was atrocious as a child Eric was a good kid...let's hope they take after their daddy!

[brewsells]

I am so excited for you Ellen! I will throw some of my vibes to you, but I am going to keep a few for myself. (I am hoping to be in the same place soon).

[Amber818]

Your wedding was beautiful, Ellen!!

Good luck and have fun trying to make babies ; )

My mom is fine she just has a bit of the flu. I am sure she will be up and going in no time. Thank you all for your concern.

[countrygirl]

Your wedding was beautiful, Ellen!!

Good luck and have fun trying to make babies ; )

My mom is fine she just has a bit of the flu. I am sure she will be up and going in no time. Thank you all for your concern.

Good to hear she is ok Amber. It wouldn't be the same around here w out her!!

[cowboysbride]

I am so excited for you Ellen! I will throw some of my vibes to you, but I am going to keep a few for myself. (I am hoping to be in the same place soon).

Well we will all just get on the OA bus and chant and send out vibes to all the girls trying! This could be fun!

Best of luck to you too Holly! My last "real pill" in this pack is Saturdays...I may not start a new one next Sunday....SIL is a RN and works in labor and delivery and is pregnant also and told me to just stop when I run out of this pack....she says about 4 weeks is the norm for waiting before trying to conceive....so that would but me at next month during the honeymoon trip!

[brewsells]

Well we will all just get on the OA bus and chant and send out vibes to all the girls trying! This could be fun!

Best of luck to you too Holly! My last "real pill" in this pack is Saturdays...I may not start a new one next Sunday....SIL is a RN and works in labor and delivery and is pregnant also and told me to just stop when I run out of this pack....she says about 4 weeks is the norm for waiting before trying to conceive....so that would but me at next month during the honeymoon trip!

Well then it should be a wonderful honeymoon then!! :D
I have also heard about 4 weeks, but it takes me about 1! I am just one that is made for babies I think.
I am really so excited for you!!

[countrygirl]

Ellen, I am so happy for you two. Kids are great, and so much fun, and full of so much love. I can't wait until J and I can start working on one. But the praciticing right now is great!! haha

[Kacie_bride]

Good luck with the baby making!!!!!

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

I'm so happy for you!! Good luck with all of your baby making!! It never hurts to "practice" either! :bblol:

[hummingbird521]

Baby making!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will do a little chant in your favor as well. :D I bet you come back from that honeymoon expecting. Got my fingers crossed for ya.

[cowboysbride]

Okay I charted my cycle on line and found out when I will be ovulating in Aug/Sept/Oct and so on....I showed it to Eric and also showed him that for example if we conceived in Oct then I would deliver in July. He thinks that October would be a great time to start trying and I agree... So that means that next weekend I WILL NOT start another pack and we will practice "safe sex" until October in order to give my body time to adjust to the change in hormones or lack thereof and to get my cycles regulated (I understand that when you go off the pill they sometimes go crazy)! I am so excited. I couldn't wait until my doctor appointment on the 15th...so I looked it all up and got the answers I wanted. So now all I have to do is have the pre-pregnancy check up and get to practicing LOL!


Here are the names we have chosen and why:

Boy: Colton Wayne (Wayne is his father's middle name, Eric's middle name and Hunter's (first grandchild) is a tradition in Eric's family that I would be honored and pleased to follow!

Girl: Erica Grace (Erica is obviously in honor of Eric and Grace is a favorite name of mine...I even love Gracie (she may be nicknamed that)!

My father says I will have a boy...don't ask me how he came to that conclusion I just nod my head and say okay dad! LOL

[brewsells]

Okay I charted my cycle on line and found out when I will be ovulating in Aug/Sept/Oct and so on....I showed it to Eric and also showed him that for example if we conceived in Oct then I would deliver in July. He thinks that October would be a great time to start trying and I agree... So that means that next weekend I WILL NOT start another pack and we will practice "safe sex" until October in order to give my body time to adjust to the change in hormones or lack thereof and to get my cycles regulated (I understand that when you go off the pill they sometimes go crazy)! I am so excited. I couldn't wait until my doctor appointment on the 15th...so I looked it all up and got the answers I wanted. So now all I have to do is have the pre-pregnancy check up and get to practicing LOL!


Here are the names we have chosen and why:

Boy: Colton Wayne (Wayne is his father's middle name, Eric's middle name and Hunter's (first grandchild) is a tradition in Eric's family that I would be honored and pleased to follow!

Girl: Erica Grace (Erica is obviously in honor of Eric and Grace is a favorite name of mine...I even love Gracie (she may be nicknamed that)!

My father says I will have a boy...don't ask me how he came to that conclusion I just nod my head and say okay dad! LOL
Oooo, I love the name Colton. LOL. (that's my son's name but spelled Kolton)
I am so excited for you, Ellen! October isn't far away.

[cowboysbride]

Oooo, I love the name Colton. LOL. (that's my son's name but spelled Kolton)
I am so excited for you, Ellen! October isn't far away.

No it isn't! :bbmrgreen: I LOVE Colton!

I just cant BELIEVE the man is so excited about it, I thought he would at least be a little apprehensive but he was all for it! He is wonderful with kids and has the patience of Jobe...I honestly believe with all my heart that I have found the perfect man (at least for me)!

[LaceyinPgh]

Good luck with the baby making! Have fun with the practicing too.

By the way, I love the name Grace.

[countrygirl]

I love both of those names Ellen. Good choice.

[cowboysbride]

Good luck with the baby making! Have fun with the practicing too.

By the way, I love the name Grace.

Lacey rhymes with Gracie....coincidence...I THINK NOT! LOL, dayumn someone STOP me!

[cowboysbride]

I love both of those names Ellen. Good choice.

Nico is the coolest little boys name ever, too bad you done nabbed it!

[countrygirl]

Nico is the coolest little boys name ever, too bad you done nabbed it!

Well, it's acutally Nicholas Scott. His father didn't know that until we left the hosp. HA! He wanted it to be just Nico Scott, but I wanted something that was going to be more presentable if he is ever president. President Nicholas Murray (providing J can adopt him). I think that sounds pretty good.

But, I would be honored if you used it too!!!

[rainbowtreat]

That is so cool that you are gonna start trying for a baby. We have been trying but nothing yet. I dont want to concieve in Oct. though. All the luck to you, but my first 2 are both July babies and only 11 days apart. I can't have another July b-day, I will go broke come b-day time lol. But if it happened I would be fine with it just if I could choose I wouldnt choose Oct for me lol. Good luck I hope it works out for ya and it doesnt take you too long.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Have you heard that it is actually better to have your baby in the winter time? A doctor (whom I trust one hundred and fifty percent!) told me children born in the winter fair better to those that are born in the summer. Don't ask me why but that's what I was told...and Matt's brother and sisters and himself are all winter babies. (they believe this in Germany as well...don't ask me! lol) I am also a sort of winter baby and so is my brother....just thought I'd mention it...don't know how solid the whole idea is...lol. Good luck with everything. i'll keep my fingers crossed for you! I think we're headed in the direction of more ART. (assisted reproductive technology.) Probably towards IVF. (invetro fertilization.) I hope for the very best for you and Gwen and everyone else trying for a baby!! :D

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

I love the names!! Erica Grace just rolls off the tongue so nicely! I also like Colton Wayne, thats a different name, not like Chirs or Michael that so many people have... its wonderful!!

[cowboysbride]

Well I got a bit of a scare yesterday.........went to a eyerologist (Amish docotor who looks in your eyes and tells you what's wrong with you)...I kinda laughed but went anyway......I love Amish country and wanted to spend some time with the new family. Anyway the doc looks in my eyes and told me I have back problems (which I do), told me he could help me with my leg cramps (which keep me awake at night) and then asked if I had bad menstrual cramps...I don't.......never had any kind of problems with my reproductive system...but he gives me some herbal roots for endometreoisis....which scared the **** out of me and got me to crying.......Yeah tell the newlywed that just stopped taking BC Pills and plans on starting a family right away that she has that........UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway I laughed it off but when I got home I panicked and started thinking OMG what if I can't have a baby, **** what If I'm too old..........I should have never went to that **** quack now I'm worried and probably have no reason to be! Anyway that's where I was yesterday if anyone missed me....Eric just hugged me tight last night and told me to stop worrying and that everything would be okay...I got mad at myself for worrying about it....I mean how solid is his diagnosis (not very)! I have an appt next week with a gyno for a pre pregnancy exam so I will be sure and ask him about that then....the last time I went I was told I was perfectly fine, functioning normally and would probably conceive without any problems...........hmmmmmmmmmmm OPINIONS....like @$$holes, everyone's got one.


Yes, I am a bit grumpy today!

[Kacie_bride]

Have you heard that it is actually better to have your baby in the winter time? A doctor (whom I trust one hundred and fifty percent!) told me children born in the winter fair better to those that are born in the summer. Don't ask me why but that's what I was told...and Matt's brother and sisters and himself are all winter babies. (they believe this in Germany as well...don't ask me! lol) I am also a sort of winter baby and so is my brother....just thought I'd mention it...don't know how solid the whole idea is...lol. Good luck with everything. i'll keep my fingers crossed for you! I think we're headed in the direction of more ART. (assisted reproductive technology.) Probably towards IVF. (invetro fertilization.) I hope for the very best for you and Gwen and everyone else trying for a baby!! :D

I don't think that's true. My brother and I are both summer babies. I am an August baby so I am like in the hottest most miserable month. We were both strong and healthy babies. We had no problems at all. My mom swears we were so healthy because we were breast fed. Now I think that has alot of validity to it! :bblol:

[LaceyinPgh]

Well I got a bit of a scare yesterday.........went to a eyerologist (Amish docotor who looks in your eyes and tells you what's wrong with you)...I kinda laughed but went anyway......I love Amish country and wanted to spend some time with the new family. Anyway the doc looks in my eyes and told me I have back problems (which I do), told me he could help me with my leg cramps (which keep me awake at night) and then asked if I had bad menstrual cramps...I don't.......never had any kind of problems with my reproductive system...but he gives me some herbal roots for endometreoisis....which scared the **** out of me and got me to crying.......Yeah tell the newlywed that just stopped taking BC Pills and plans on starting a family right away that she has that........UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway I laughed it off but when I got home I panicked and started thinking OMG what if I can't have a baby, **** what If I'm too old..........I should have never went to that **** quack now I'm worried and probably have no reason to be! Anyway that's where I was yesterday if anyone missed me....Eric just hugged me tight last night and told me to stop worrying and that everything would be okay...I got mad at myself for worrying about it....I mean how solid is his diagnosis (not very)! I have an appt next week with a gyno for a pre pregnancy exam so I will be sure and ask him about that then....the last time I went I was told I was perfectly fine, functioning normally and would probably conceive without any problems...........hmmmmmmmmmmm OPINIONS....like @$$holes, everyone's got one.


Yes, I am a bit grumpy today!

Don't worry about the quack. Although I love the Amish, they aren't really on the forefront of modern scientific thought. These are people that still have outhouses in a lot of cases. You know your body. You aren't too old to have a baby. (My sil is 37 and pregnant with her first right now, no issues whatsoever.) Trust me, ifyou had endometriosis, you would have know long before your visit to this brillant Amish surgeon.

[countrygirl]

Hey El,

YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD!!! I would be freaked out too, but you really cant think neg until you see an acuall dr. I am sure that you are fine. But, I can lend you a kid for a while if you need me to!!!

[cowboysbride]

Don't worry about the quack. Although I love the Amish, they aren't really on the forefront of modern scientific thought. These are people that still have outhouses in a lot of cases. You know your body. You aren't too old to have a baby. (My sil is 37 and pregnant with her first right now, no issues whatsoever.) Trust me, ifyou had endometriosis, you would have know long before your visit to this brillant Amish surgeon.

I'm trying not to! I took the vitamins anyway...I take a prenatal vitamin and have been for about 3 months so some calcium/magnesium (for leg cramps) and some Herbal stuff for "moodiness" LOL...I prefer to call it "being me"!

THIS IS MY VERSION OF YESTERDAY (FROM HIS PERSEPECTIVE)
1) tell her all this is wrong
2) get her to believe that herbs can cure it (cancer/aids/diabetes patients would LOVE to know this)!
3) sell her 18 bottles of STUFF for about 30.00 a bottle (no lie this was the actual amount he prescribed and the cost was 27.50 a bottle....)
4) make lots of money and still not use it for DEODORANT!


I just get scared sometimes because I'm 33 and just now married to the one I was meant to be with and we're getting such a late start on our family (but at least we are financially secure and mature enough to raise children)! But there are pros and cons to everything...he just caught me on a bad day and played up on my fears..........

I'm okay...thanks Lacey and Heather....what would I ever do without my girls?!

[countrygirl]

I'm trying not to! I took the vitamins anyway...I take a prenatal vitamin and have been for about 3 months so some calcium/magnesium (for leg cramps) and some Herbal stuff for "moodiness" LOL...I prefer to call it "being me"!

THIS IS MY VERSION OF YESTERDAY (FROM HIS PERSEPECTIVE)
1) tell her all this is wrong
2) get her to believe that herbs can cure it (cancer/aids/diabetes patients would LOVE to know this)!
3) sell her 18 bottles of STUFF for about 30.00 a bottle (no lie this was the actual amount he prescribed and the cost was 27.50 a bottle....)
4) make lots of money and still not use it for DEODORANT!


I just get scared sometimes because I'm 33 and just now married to the one I was meant to be with and we're getting such a late start on our family (but at least we are financially secure and mature enough to raise children)! But there are pros and cons to everything...he just caught me on a bad day and played up on my fears..........

I'm okay...thanks Lacey and Heather....what would I ever do without my girls?!

We are ALWAYS here for ya girl, even if we cant log on for 4 days.

[Kacie_bride]

Don't worry about the quack. Although I love the Amish, they aren't really on the forefront of modern scientific thought. These are people that still have outhouses in a lot of cases. You know your body. You aren't too old to have a baby. (My sil is 37 and pregnant with her first right now, no issues whatsoever.) Trust me, ifyou had endometriosis, you would have know long before your visit to this brillant Amish surgeon.

Oh yes, you would have been having problems before now if you had it. And even if you did have it that does not mean you cannot have a baby. I have 2 cousins that have endometriosis and one of them has 2 kids and the other has 3 kids. Neither one of them even had problems conceiving. I also had a class with a guy whose wife had it, and they had a baby.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Ellen

I've been to an iridologist many times in my life! And I really believe in them. However, even western med doctors can and will be wrong, as can iridoligists. But here is the truth, you can have endo without having severe symptoms. And the only way to find out for sure is for them to do an HSG and then a endometrial biopsy. (i believe) Now after having said that, don't freak out! My brother's wife has the worst endo I have heard about and she has had three pregnancies and two births. I have a friend in high school who was diagonosed with endo and she has a beautiful son!! Don't get down on yourself...there are many things that can be over come. Lookit my grandmother...she had her right ovary completely removed and then she went on to have eight pregnancies and seven live births. You are NOT too old. More and more women are waiting until their thirties to have babies, and it's possible!! And if problems should arise, we should be thankful we live in the times that we do with all this ART. (assisted reproductive technology) Honey, just don't put the cart before the horse, give yourself time to try first and then a year down the road if things ain't happening see your gyno who will refer you to a RE. (reproductive endocronologist!)

Ok well I'm done with all these big words...my head now hurts for the day...lol..jk.

Take it easy Ellen! Things will work out for you, I know they will!! :D
Love you Hun!!

Shawna

[AngelinLove]

OK Ellen..I am coming in a little late on this...but I just wanted to let you know that I am here for youa nd that I agree that you should not let it get to you or freak you out until you get checked out by a specialist!!!

[LaceyinPgh]

I'm trying not to! I took the vitamins anyway...I take a prenatal vitamin and have been for about 3 months so some calcium/magnesium (for leg cramps) and some Herbal stuff for "moodiness" LOL...I prefer to call it "being me"!

THIS IS MY VERSION OF YESTERDAY (FROM HIS PERSEPECTIVE)
1) tell her all this is wrong
2) get her to believe that herbs can cure it (cancer/aids/diabetes patients would LOVE to know this)!
3) sell her 18 bottles of STUFF for about 30.00 a bottle (no lie this was the actual amount he prescribed and the cost was 27.50 a bottle....)
4) make lots of money and still not use it for DEODORANT!


I just get scared sometimes because I'm 33 and just now married to the one I was meant to be with and we're getting such a late start on our family (but at least we are financially secure and mature enough to raise children)! But there are pros and cons to everything...he just caught me on a bad day and played up on my fears..........

I'm okay...thanks Lacey and Heather....what would I ever do without my girls?!

You are fine. You got to your doctor in a few days. Trust me, 33 is NOT to old to start a family. Like I said, my sil is 37 and just now starting hers. A lot of my friends and coworkers were around your age when they decided to start theirs' as well. It will all be fine. Just be sure to check with your doctor about the herbal stuff the smelly Amish guy sold you. Certain types of supplements and vitamins do NOT have to be FDA regulated. It is better to be safe and risk wasting the money.

[cowboysbride]

Take it easy Ellen! Things will work out for you, I know they will!! :D
Love you Hun!!

Shawna

I'm fine now...I just think he misdiagnosed me :wink: ! I have an appt next Tuesday. Some iridioloigsts (sp?) may be fine but that one certainly won't be seeing me again.

Eric and I will continue as planned and have lots of fun getting us to the "pregnant" stage~!


Thanks for your words and I'm sorry to be talking about all of this in the middle of your own pregnancy battles, God will take care of both of us! I love you too!

[countrygirl]

Hey Ellen, I don't thingk anyone would hold it against you for talking about this, no matter where they are at in the preg stages. It's an important issue, and it would scare the h3ll out of any woman who wants kids. You will be fine. I will keep you in my prayers girl.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I'm fine now...I just think he misdiagnosed me :wink: ! I have an appt next Tuesday. Some iridioloigsts (sp?) may be fine but that one certainly won't be seeing me again.

Eric and I will continue as planned and have lots of fun getting us to the "pregnant" stage~!


Thanks for your words and I'm sorry to be talking about all of this in the middle of your own pregnancy battles, God will take care of both of us! I love you too!

Absolutely no problem doll face!! I can imagine how it would feel (i know....pretty well) when someone tells you something like that. It will all work out Honey!! Take care Sweet Pea! :D

[cowboysbride]

Okay I have to share this............It's too **** funny.

Eric's ex was awarded their farm in court and she had to pay him 1/2 the equity because she convinced the judge that SHE was more deserving and that SHE worked so hard on it and kept it going and BLAH BLAH BLAH LIE LIE LIE....(she actaully wanted the money and to walk away from it but her lies backfired on her and cost her a HUGE amount of money and now she has a farm that she can't run and can't hire it taken care of (no one in this community is interested in helping her, due to what she did to Eric)! Plus she doesn't make enough money to pay the farm payment, her bills, the feed bills (for one horse and a dog!), the farm bills, and pay someone to do what has to be done because Eric got all the farm implements and the livestock...(hello tax deductions)!

Anyway shortly after the SHEFARMER was awarded the farm she started begging Eric to keep it mowed and bushhogged and the fences up and the tin on the roof of the barn repaired and then the auto waterers screwed up when it got cold and she didn't know what to do about that and so on and so on...basically the girl that KNOWS and DID it all had no clue or ability to run the farm and it was falling down around her. Well the latest indications that she is in trouble with the farm were when she asked his cousin to come and fix the tin on the barn roof (which he refused) and now she has placed and ad for BRUSH GOATS on petsell.com ROLFMAO LOL LOL LOL.....oh we laughed about that one!

I guess someone forgot to tell her that
1) they won't eat it all
2) they have to have special fencing (she can't take care of the fencing she has now)
3) they will STINK and leave excrements EVERYWHERE and that will need to be removed and
4) they will eventually start chewing on the fruit trees, the yard, the flowers and basically anything green that they feel like eating if she doesn't enclose them properly
5) the coyotes out there will have a FEAST on them
and
6) the people that own part of the property that adjoins hers aren't going to like the goat idea....and since her hay for her horse comes off their property and they have an easement on her property for access to their this could get interesting!

Eric says that we should go find one mean *** goat have someone sell it to her and laugh our rear ends off when it puts her up a tree!

I could care less I got the man of my dreams thanks to her stupidity but it sure is funny to watch little miss know it all drowning due to her own actions!

[AngelinLove]

Wow Ellen...that is just too funny...I love it when people get what they deserve..lol!!!

[hummingbird521]

Wonder if she has had any second thoughts about farm life? haha!!!!! for some reason i keep hearing the tune "green acres" in my head.

[cowboysbride]

Wow Ellen...that is just too funny...I love it when people get what they deserve..lol!!!

I don't wish hard times on anyone and try to ignore stupidity and immaturity but this one was hard not to address, I mean BRUSH GOATS OMG...goat farming is a tremendously profitable business but this girl was so lazy that she slept on the couch and let a heifer prolapse and lost a calf and damaged the heifer beyone repair because she was ''tired" and it was "raining"....

She has no clue that when an electric box pops and cracks rapidly you need to go walk the fence line and find the short so that the cows don't find it and get out (which they did).....

She got what she deserved the day she woke up and realized that she just lost the most amazing loving caring man on God's green earth becasue she couldn't keep her knees together!

[MOB Karen]

Ha Ha!!! What goes around, comes around. You really are farmers, aren't you, Ellen? It's so hard to imagine life like that. The most farming I ever do is picking up dog poop in the back yard so my grandbaby doesn't think it's mud. Yes, he did pick some up and play with it thinking it was mud. I almost died!!! I couldn't get him in a hot bath fast enough!!! :D

[countrygirl]

Turn about's fair play, huh?? That what she gets for trying to stick it to him in court.

[cowboysbride]

Wonder if she has had any second thoughts about farm life? haha!!!!! for some reason i keep hearing the tune "green acres" in my head.

Ever heard the term buckle bunny? I think that's what she was...she saw that cowboy hat and that tractor and got delusions of granduer....LMAO Eva Gabor she AIN'T! LOL!

[countrygirl]

Ever heard the term buckle bunny? I think that's what she was...she saw that cowboy hat and that tractor and got delusions of granduer....LMAO Eva Gabor she AIN'T! LOL!

Someone tried to call me a buckle bunny once. That didn't work. Though I don't live on a farm, and didn't get to be around horses alot as a kid, country has always been in my soul. THANK YOU MOM!!!

"I was country when country wasn't cool". Seriously, I got teased.

[cowboysbride]

You really are farmers, aren't you, Ellen?

Yes Ma'am...we are and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's not so bad it's all in how you were raised and what your passions are...I'm not saying I have a passion for cowpoop but looking out over green pastures, horses running and hay rolls all lined up in neat rows is music to my eyes, it stands for so many things to us. (INSERT FLAG AND GOD BLESS THE USA HERE) LOL!:bbmrgreen:

[countrygirl]

Yes Ma'am...we are and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's not so bad it's all in how you were raised and what your passions are...I'm not saying I have a passion for cowpoop but looking out over green pastures, horses running and hay rolls all lined up in neat rows is music to my eyes, it stands for so many things to us. (INSERT FLAG AND GOD BLESS THE USA HERE) LOL!:bbmrgreen:

K, I'm gealous.

[MOB Karen]

Yes Ma'am...we are and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's not so bad it's all in how you were raised and what your passions are...I'm not saying I have a passion for cowpoop but looking out over green pastures, horses running and hay rolls all lined up in neat rows is music to my eyes, it stands for so many things to us. (INSERT FLAG AND GOD BLESS THE USA HERE) LOL!:bbmrgreen:

Is it really hard work? It sounds like really really hard work. I am fricking exhausted just sitting here at a computer all day long. Do you work all day and work all night too? If you do, Ellen, you're my hero!!! :D

[cowboysbride]

K, I'm gealous.

You wouldn't be if you had to mow, rake, roll, stack/move that hay I look like a heroin addict for 2 weeks after we square bale the alfalfa! Besides you can always come visit!

[cowboysbride]

Is it really hard work? It sounds like really really hard work. I am fricking exhausted just sitting here at a computer all day long. Do you work all day and work all night too? If you do, Ellen, you're my hero!!! :D

What we do right now is along with his dad, we live on 22 acres of his dad's farm so when his hay needs mowed or whatever we help, we help with his cattle (ours are in with his right now) and our horses are with his right now so we all pitch in together. His dad is retired and Eric works nights so most of the farming gets done while me and his mom are at work. The other stuff gets done on the weekends and that time is BUSY!

Once we get our 130 acre farm there will be TONS of work to do but we know that his mom and dad will help us. Eric is the hero not me...I just follow him around and do what he tells me to do, but I do stand beside him all the way!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Ever heard the term buckle bunny? I think that's what she was...she saw that cowboy hat and that tractor and got delusions of granduer....LMAO Eva Gabor she AIN'T! LOL!

Lol when I read this I thought of my princess SIL...who thinks being a farmer's wife means she gets to roll in the money and nothing else. I swear this girl is lazier than...than...well I don't know if there is anything lazier!! lol

My FIL just made an offer on a 70 quarters/11 000 ish acres and we are gonna have to work our tails off in the summer. We're lucky that we're not in cattle...it's not profitable enough in Canada to be in the Cow/Calf ops.

And Heather, I feel your pain when everyone teased you.That's how it was for me in high school....all those other kids wore pants hanging down to their knees and I was at school in Wranglers and boots. Sheesh! People!! Lol.

"honk if you're honky tonk!!" :D

[countrygirl]

And Heather, I feel your pain when everyone teased you.That's how it was for me in high school....all those other kids wore pants hanging down to their knees and I was at school in Wranglers and boots. Sheesh! People!! Lol.

"honk if you're honky tonk!!" :D

Well, the pants hanging to the knees thing came just as I was graduating, so I didn't have to deal w that too much. But holy moly!! What is the point in walking funny just to keep your pants up!?!

I really only got teased in Jr High. In high school, it started becoming "cool" to dress like a hick, so alot of the kids did. It was either that, or preppy. I was in a small town where fashion was about 5 years behind the citites.

[cowboysbride]

"honk if you're honky tonk!!" :D

HONK HONK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bbmrgreen: :bbmrgreen:

[countrygirl]

HONK HONK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bbmrgreen: :bbmrgreen:

I would honk but i drove J's beat up ford today, and the horn doesn't work, so I will have to use my mouth

HONK!!!HONK!!!

[cowboysbride]

Well, the pants hanging to the knees thing came just as I was graduating, so I didn't have to deal w that too much. But holy moly!! What is the point in walking funny just to keep your pants up!?!

I really only got teased in Jr High. In high school, it started becoming "cool" to dress like a hick, so alot of the kids did. It was either that, or preppy. I was in a small town where fashion was about 5 years behind the citites.


I got teased in Jr High and High School no matter what I did................LOL...I started fighting back my sophomore year and realized hmmmmmm they stop if ya hit em! LMAO

[countrygirl]

I got teased in Jr High and High School no matter what I did................LOL...I started fighting back my sophomore year and realized hmmmmmm they stop if ya hit em! LMAO

I never fought in school. I was too shy to every really say anthing back. But, I did get picked on for being long, lanky, freckled, and not shapley at all. And that was just by my brother!!!!!

[chadzbride]

Everything looks beautiful.

[May Bride]

These are for the 6 GM, my Dad, the Minister, and the 2 ushers...

They have their first name and 7/29/06 on them.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/GMgifts.jpg
where did you find the engravable pocket knives? my FH would louve that idea! Considering him and every man in the wedding has one or two on their pocket at all x's,lol

[SerendipityCrafts]

where did you find the engravable pocket knives? my FH would louve that idea! Considering him and every man in the wedding has one or two on their pocket at all x's,lol

Ellen hasn't been around for quite some time now (08-11-2006 11:02 AM).

You might want to post that pic to the forums to see if someone else might know where to find the pocket knives.

[May Bride]

Ellen hasn't been around for quite some time now (08-11-2006 11:02 AM).

You might want to post that pic to the forums to see if someone else might know where to find the pocket knives.


OHHH I guess I didn't pay attention to that.... Thanx !!!:purplex: