The Vinsons! Down On The Farm...

[cowboysbride]

Farmhouse on top of the Entertainment Center
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[hummingbird521]

Your tree is so pretty and cute. I love the decorations you have picked out.

[brewsells]

I love the decorations, Ellen! They look great.

[Valmai]

Love ur tree its looking great!! My ex always wanted a coboy saddle like that u cant really get them over here unless u pay absolute fortunes for them!
BTW Sly is exactly like our cat even down to the black spot on his nose!!! lol

[cowboysbride]

Sly is a mess....I opened the door on my truck this morning and while I was removing leaves from the windshield he jumped in...I backed out of the drive and hear "MEOW"............had to pull back in a let him out!

[StaceyMc]

Beautiful decorations!

[SaralovesMike]

The decorations are beautiful Ellen!

[Jenn060306]

Ellen I love your tree! It's very pretty! You're making me want to put mine up sooner then later! I am so exsited about Christmas!
Everything looks beautiful!

[BriansBride07]

I love your pics of the cowboys x-mas tree. By the way I like the look of your paneling with the animals in it. Mine is just plain.

[Kacie_bride]

All the decorations look great! Our deer season opened last weekend. I don't think I'll have time to hunt this year. Oh well. Justin has already shot 2 deers during bow season and our roommate shot one during bow season too. Neither one of them got anything last weekend.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Ellen,

Your tree is beautiful! Don't think it's too soon to put it up...lol....I'm putting mine up soon too!! lol. Now if I put it up before Canadian Thanksgiving that'd be TOO SOON! (It's before hallowe'en!! lol) Hope all is well with you. New computer here so no more freezing up on me!! Love ya Sista!

[cowboysbride]

Deer season opened Saturday here (11/11) and Eric and I were on our way to the woods at 5AM...around 230PM I shot my first buck....it field dressed at 135 lbs and we took it to be processed into jerky, summer sausage, steaks and ground meat (for burgers). The taxidermist is going to mount the head on a new style of mounting core and put a special plate under it that is really nice because it's my first...

CAUTION: GRAPHIC PIC OF DEAD DEER BELOW...
Please be informed that this is my journal and hunting is a part of my married life...if you do not share my views then I strongly suggest you don't look and don't post negatively in MY JOURNAL...thanks!



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[Kacie_bride]

Our season opened on the 4th! Nice deer! We have two in the freezer from bow season. Nothing yet since gun season opened.

[cowboysbride]

Thanks! It wasn't the best but for my first I was happy...I now know what "deer fever" is...I never felt or heard the gun go off and I was so pumped afterward that I was shaking!

My BIL got one Sunday and Eric is trying for his so...we should have plenty of meat.

[BriansBride07]

WHOO HOOO congrats on getting your first buck. Our deer season is almost over. :( and FH has yet to get one are weather has been terrible. You look so happy.

[cowboysbride]

WHOO HOOO congrats on getting your first buck. Our deer season is almost over. :( and FH has yet to get one are weather has been terrible. You look so happy.

I was exhausted, cold and happy that my DH field dressed it for me...LOL!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Where did you end up hitting it? In the head? Just wondering. Lol. Nice one Ellen! I would love to go deer hunting (I'm fully licensed and own my own gun and everything!) but I'm just too scared to shoot a deer. I think I'd probably end up making noise to scare it away!! lol. But nice one Hun!!

I can only shoot varmints like Gophers and the like.

[StaceyMc]

YEAH ELLEN! Congrats girl!!

Joe had a sad face the other day when he put the bow into storage - no deer this bow season - but, rifle season is right around the corner!!

WOO HOO again girly!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Thanks! It wasn't the best but for my first I was happy...I now know what "deer fever" is...I never felt or heard the gun go off and I was so pumped afterward that I was shaking!

My BIL got one Sunday and Eric is trying for his so...we should have plenty of meat.

Us too! Our roommate has shot 2 so far, both with the bow. We have lots of meat too. On top of that my brother won a goat in a raffle and that meat should be getting back from the processor pretty soon. He is splitting it with us. I don't know where we are going to put all of this meat!

[cowboysbride]

Where did you end up hitting it? In the head? Just wondering. Lol. Nice one Ellen! I would love to go deer hunting (I'm fully licensed and own my own gun and everything!) but I'm just too scared to shoot a deer. I think I'd probably end up making noise to scare it away!! lol. But nice one Hun!!

I can only shoot varmints like Gophers and the like.

Yeah I hit it in the head...not the most desirable spot (heart shot is the best). Thanks!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Yeah I hit it in the head...not the most desirable spot (heart shot is the best). Thanks!

Lol Knowing my luck I would hit it in the butt or something because I'm not the greatest shot under pressure! Matt is the king I swear! We went Gopher hunting with our buddy Brennan, Matt shot like a 120 +, Brennan got about 30-40 and I had like 10! lol. But then Matt has a 17 hmr which is a really nice rifle with a scope (lever action) and I only have a 22 Magnum Savage Bolt action which doesn't really compare to Matt's rifle. We just bought ourselves a 22 Semi Auto and I still have yet to get used to it...it's just not like my Magnum!! lol.

We'd have to purchase completely different guns for hunting! And god, the amount we've spent on our guns so far and they're sitting back at the farm doing nothing! *sigh*

I really would love to go hunting though...maybe duck hunting. i don't think I'd have a problem shooting a duck! lol.

[Kacie_bride]

I really would love to go hunting though...maybe duck hunting. i don't think I'd have a problem shooting a duck! lol.

Get good waders if you are going to do that!

[cowboysbride]

Well I shot mine with open sights at about 50 yds with a 30/30. Not bad, not bad at all. My DH was very proud!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Get good waders if you are going to do that!

Lol...I doubt that will happen but I'll remember that you said so!! :D

[Kacie_bride]

Lol...I doubt that will happen but I'll remember that you said so!! :D

Yeah, it's no fun if you get all wet. Sorry we are hijacking your journal Ellen!!!! We will stop I promise! Right now!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Yeah, it's no fun if you get all wet. Sorry we are hijacking your journal Ellen!!!! We will stop I promise! Right now!

lol...we're really good at hijacking things and I'm sure Ellen will forgive us because she's just like we are...good at hijacking journals and threads!!


HEY ELLEN!! Nice shot by the way!

[hummingbird521]

congrats Ellen on your first deer. I am doing a happy dance for you right now. We have been unable to go so far this year and over the weekend (opening season here to) DH got kinda sad and you could tell he really would like to go. His dad called last night and told him he had shot one. so anyway, let us see a pic when it gots mounted and all. Once more happy dancing for you.

[cowboysbride]

congrats Ellen on your first deer. I am doing a happy dance for you right now. We have been unable to go so far this year and over the weekend (opening season here to) DH got kinda sad and you could tell he really would like to go. His dad called last night and told him he had shot one. so anyway, let us see a pic when it gots mounted and all. Once more happy dancing for you.

THANKS! I will definetly be showing off the finished/mounted product...Eric is now on full deer alert...I have mine and BIL got his yesterday so Eric is hoping for a nice big one soon.

[brewsells]

Wonderful, Ellen!! Congrats to you! That is so exciting. I bet Eric was just beaming.

[cowboysbride]

Wonderful, Ellen!! Congrats to you! That is so exciting. I bet Eric was just beaming.

Yes he was! He told "the story" to anyone that would listen Sat night and Sunday....he even took a pic of me and the deer on his phone so he could show the boys at work LOL!

[ikkin510]

Nice buck! Steve is into hunting and can't wait for the season to start here (monday after thanksgiving). I have get to see him come home with anything, but he likes spending time with all he male relatives. He said he'd teach me, but I wouldn't be able to sit quietly in the woods for long enough...lol.

[ladymelissa]

Congrats on the deer! :whoohoo: I am very happy for you! I was surprised to see how the flash reflected off it's eyes, making them glow. I did a double take, like are you sure it's dead? LOL Great pics though, they are my very first glimpses of hunting.

I am so proud of you, I wouldn't be able to sit still out in the woods and I am so scared to run around in camo in close proximity to people carrying guns, prepared to shoot.

[cowboysbride]

Congrats on the deer! :whoohoo: I am very happy for you! I was surprised to see how the flash reflected off it's eyes, making them glow. I did a double take, like are you sure it's dead? LOL Great pics though, they are my very first glimpses of hunting.

I am so proud of you, I wouldn't be able to sit still out in the woods and I am so scared to run around in camo in close proximity to people carrying guns, prepared to shoot.

Thanks! I don't sit still very well either, much to my husbands dismay. I had to get down and go pee and then I got hungry and had to have a snack and then I got bored and started fidgeting....I probably would have gotten a much bigger deer but I saw antlers and knew that if I got him then I was good until next year LMAO! As for the camo and close proximity....we hunt on his dad's farm 210 private acres that are highly posted...we wear orange anytime we are on the ground just to be safe.

[StaceyMc]

Thanks! I don't sit still very well either, much to my husbands dismay. I had to get down and go pee and then I got hungry and had to have a snack and then I got bored and started fidgeting....

And that, my dear, is the reason that Joe would hate it if I announced that I was going archery or rifle hunting with him. :innocent:

[cowboysbride]

And that, my dear, is the reason that Joe would hate it if I announced that I was going archery or rifle hunting with him. :innocent:

Eric has the patience of Jobe....me... well I know what I want and I want it NOW!

[cowboysbride]

Yep...after the fifth test I started to believe it!

Here are two of them!

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[BriansBride07]

Yep...after the fifth test I started to believe it!

Here are two of them!

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LMAO you took 5 test's that is just too funny cONgrats by the way im so excited for you..

[hummingbird521]

Oh Ellen I am so happy for you and Eric. I knew it would happen. congratulations girl. WooHoo a little Vinson on the way.

[Jenn060306]

LOL Ellen you are too cute! 5 tests! I love it!
I'm so happy you and Eric are going to have a baby! That's awesome news! You guys are going to make amazing parents! You are so loving and caring!
Congratulations again!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Lol Ellen, it was after the second that I did but I took one more after that just to make sure! I've never had a positive test after 24 months of testing so I wasn't sure of what it looked like! I still have one more test to take....If I want to! But it was definately true after the second Hun! lol Congrats again!

[Kacie_bride]

Yipee!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! What a wonderful early Christmas present!!!

[mariaandmanish]

Congratulations again, Ellen! I am thrilled for you and Eric! I love that you took 5 tests! lol... So cute!

[MOB Karen]

Congratulations, Ellen!!! What wonderful news!!! :)

[ladymelissa]

This is so fantastic! I wanted to say Congratulations again!

[cowboysbride]

I wanted to share this....Eric and I live about an hour away from Nashville, TN and this weekend we are going to the Opry Land Hotel to look at the light displays (which are AMAZING) and to see "ICE!"

Here's the link so that you can see what I'm talking about, it's pretty cool...Logan and Hunter will love it and so will us big kids!

Me, Eric, his sister and her family and his parents are going....his dad is hilarious so all of us together should be a lots of fun!

http://nashville.about.com/od/photogallery/ig/Nashville-s-Winter-Wonderland/index.htm

All of the displays are made of ice by professional Chinese sculptors who come to Nashville about a month early and start working on it....I think it's pretty neat!

[BriansBride07]

Ohh your so lucky that looks beautiful i'm jealous we don't have anything like that were I live.. I hope you all have loads of fun

[WhiskeyGirl]

That is really cool!! Have fun and dont slip on the ice! :D

[countrygirl]

How pretty Ellen, that should be beautiful in person!!! Have a good time!

[hummingbird521]

That will be beautiful to see. I am jealous as well. Have a great time and take some pics for us.

[cowboysbride]

That will be beautiful to see. I am jealous as well. Have a great time and take some pics for us.

LMAO! I am the picture taking QUEEN! Have no fear! I can't wait...

[Kacie_bride]

How cool!!! I've never been to Nashville. My parents, brother, and Justin have both been, but not me. I've been to Memphis though!

[cowboysbride]

It's pretty cool...you can be walking down the street and bump into....Reba, Garth, Kenny, Keith, Tim...they all have homes down there. On the way to Nashville we pass Vince Gill's farm and mansion....it's gorgeous!

[countrygirl]

It's pretty cool...you can be walking down the street and bump into....Reba, Garth, Kenny, Keith, Tim...they all have homes down there. On the way to Nashville we pass Vince Gill's farm and mansion....it's gorgeous!

Can I go? Please

[brewsells]

Can I go? Please

I was just thinking the same thing. We can make it a group trip.

[countrygirl]

I was just thinking the same thing. We can make it a group trip.

Another road trip, lets get moving ladies!!! But this time Ellen can't hit the bottle w us like before!! Heck, Shawna can't either!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Another road trip, lets get moving ladies!!! But this time Ellen can't hit the bottle w us like before!! Heck, Shawna can't either!!!

It's ok ... we will drink their share and they can be our designated drivers. Now that would work for me!

Whatch'all doin in January? Want to go to "le Carnivale de Quebec" http://www.carnaval.qc.ca/en/index.asp and stay in an ice hotel? http://www.icehotel-canada.com/en/images/photos/index.en.php

[cowboysbride]

I can drive, but do you really wanna ride with me in 6 lanes of Nashville traffic with MY hormones....I mean come on guys...I'm volatile anyway...now I'm just plain dangerous! ROFL

[countrygirl]

I can drive, but do you really wanna ride with me in 6 lanes of Nashville traffic with MY hormones....I mean come on guys...I'm volatile anyway...now I'm just plain dangerous! ROFL

Aww El, you will make it all the more fun, especailly since we are headin out to see you silly!!!

[rainbowtreat]

OK why am I always left out of these things. I know I am not here as much ( not every day for hours any more lol ) but jeeesh I am in this group too ya know . I would love a road trip, BUt realy do any of you think you can handle 3 hormonaly women right now? lol

[WhiskeyGirl]

OK why am I always left out of these things. I know I am not here as much ( not every day for hours any more lol ) but jeeesh I am in this group too ya know . I would love a road trip, BUt realy do any of you think you can handle 3 hormonaly women right now? lol

That could be a treat!! lol. I'm also too tired to do much so don't have me drive!! lol. I might faint anyhow with the way my blood is looking lately!!

[cowboysbride]

Me, Shawna and Gwen will be in the back of the bus being waited on hand and foot....HIRE A DRIVER! Gwen we wouldn't leave without ya!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Me, Shawna and Gwen will be in the back of the bus being waited on hand and foot....HIRE A DRIVER! Gwen we wouldn't leave without ya!

Can we have some barf bags for back there, I have a hard time riding as a passenger! lol (the bags are just incase! lol)

[countrygirl]

Sorry Gwen, I don't know if caught that you were expecting too. I haven't caught up to all of the posts yet. And hey, I think I am crazier than three preg women put together so, it works for me!!!!!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I invited myself on this road trip because I enjoy country music, I own my own boots, cowboy hat & bolero tie, I can line dance, and I think it would be a hoot :) ) but .......

I think this would be the PERFECT time for you three to PERFECT your mothering skills on Heather and I :) After all .... we are going to need someone to take care of us after we drink your drinks!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Lol...I'm not up for holding anyone's head or hair while they vomit because if I had to in one second flat I'd be joining you. Maybe we should bring your hubbies along just incase! lol. we'll put them UNDER the bus in those storage spots!! :D

[hummingbird521]

Well I have been waiting breathlessly to find out how the trip to nashville went? I have turned blue and passed out several times. haha. how did it go?

[brewsells]

I really hope they didn't go or I missed the bus!!! ******!

[cowboysbride]

Oh geesh guys I'm sorry....BREATHE TRESIA BREATHE!

We went it was OK...I felt bad, it was freezing and Me, Eric, his Mom, his Dad, his Sister, her hubby, the boys and her hubby's grandparents (visiting from GA), plus 2 friends from Lousiville and their two twin boys was well....claustrophobic. 4 seperate vehicles trying to stay together at Opry Mills on a Saturday night was AWFUL! The ICE show was pretty but once you see it it's over and then you had to fight the Nashville crowds....we ate at McDonald's (blech) because it was getting late and to get a table for 14 people was going to be horrific at a nicer restaurant. It was nice, I smiled and tried to stay pleasant but went to sleep in Eric's arms on the way home...

I didn't get any pics on my digital camera because honestly by the time we got there and had to stand in that line I didn't feel much like smiling or posing!

[BriansBride07]

Glad to hear that the show was a great turn out. I hate waiting in lines too. But Im sure it was worth it in the end.

[hummingbird521]

Oh Ellen sorry to hear it turned out that way. I would feel the same way myself if with all those people. what a bummer.

[ladymelissa]

went to sleep in Eric's arms on the way home...

That is a bit of a silver lining. :) I'm sorry it didn't turn out better though.

[cowboysbride]

Glad to hear that the show was a great turn out. I hate waiting in lines too. But Im sure it was worth it in the end.

It was more a display in a large building set to below freezing temperatures (to keep the displays frozen) and you walked through it at your own pace...some people were pushy others WOULD NOT MOVE.... the children that parents refused to discipline were annoying and distracting. Kinda hard to be jolly and festive when "Little Jimmy" is S C R E A M I N G...."NOOOOOOO, I wanna eat/pee/go home NOW"! :whyme:

[StaceyMc]

Don't you just love other people's children?

Joe and I have almost given up going out to dinner. No matter where we go, the family with the tiny terrors sits near us and we listen to their child(ren) screaming, yelling and watch them run around tables. Heck, I can eat in peace at home and only deal with the cats snoozing in their baskets. We love kids, but not tiny terrors!!

[cowboysbride]

Don't you just love other people's children?

Joe and I have almost given up going out to dinner. No matter where we go, the family with the tiny terrors sits near us and we listen to their child(ren) screaming, yelling and watch them run around tables. Heck, I can eat in peace at home and only deal with the cats snoozing in their baskets. We love kids, but not tiny terrors!!

I know! We go shopping and I get so mad over the kids who are allowed to run wild and rudely cut in front of you and run all over the place like wild animals...screaming and yelling...makes me wonder what they act like at home if this is their public behavior :huh: !

[countrygirl]

I know! We go shopping and I get so mad over the kids who are allowed to run wild and rudely cut in front of you and run all over the place like wild animals...screaming and yelling...!

GET A LEASH!!!!!!!!!

[cowboysbride]

GET A LEASH!!!!!!!!!

Nah, I'll pack a flyswatter in the truck...they act up in public and I'll light 'em up when we get back in the truck!

[countrygirl]

Nah, I'll pack a flyswatter in the truck...they act up in public and I'll light 'em up when we get back in the truck!

I am a stickler for manners and not running around like a crazy person when in public. I hate seeing other's let thier kids do it. Now I know why my mom loved my ponytail when we were out-n-about.

[cowboysbride]

This was taken at my company's Christmas party on 12/9...

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[BriansBride07]

AWWW... You and Eric make such a sweet looking couple thanks for sharing.

[ladymelissa]

Oh, what a gorgeous pic! You both look fabulous, esp. you! Your outfit is simply elegant. Eric looks very different with a beard, he didn't have it at the wedding, right?

[cowboysbride]

Oh, what a gorgeous pic! You both look fabulous, esp. you! Your outfit is simply elegant. Eric looks very different with a beard, he didn't have it at the wedding, right?

Thank you so much...I was very tired and nauseous. He grows a beard in the winter...so no he didn't have it at the wedding, and I've put about 20 lbs on him since then too, he needed to EAT!

[lea m]

Oh you look so good together!! You always look so immaculate!! Perfect hair and make up!! your so pretty!

[ladymelissa]

I've put about 20 lbs on him since then too, he needed to EAT!

If this is 20 lbs. later, yes I would have to agree with you! The tux must have covered up some of the "thinness" b/c he didn't look overly thin at the wedding.

[ladymelissa]

You always look so immaculate!! Perfect hair and make up!! your so pretty!
I totally agree!

[cowboysbride]

You guys are so sweet! Thank you very much!

Melissa: He was so thin when we met (divorce and stress), at the wedding he weighed 150 and now he weighs 173. The tux did cover it up but I love him regardless, I just think he's healthier and happier now, as am I!

[StaceyMc]

Awwww....what a cute pic! You guys make such a sweet looking couple and you....you always look perfect!

Merry First Married Christmas to the Vinsons!!

[hummingbird521]

Oh Ellen the pic is beautiful. Both of you look so nice. And you do always look so good in pics. Eric does look different with a beard. And the weight looks good on him too. must be all that cooking you are doing?

[countrygirl]

Thank you so much...I was very tired and nauseous. He grows a beard in the winter...so no he didn't have it at the wedding, and I've put about 20 lbs on him since then too, he needed to EAT!

You two look great. You make such a pretty pretty pregnant lady!!

I put about 20 on Josh when we moved intogether. He put about 20 on me too. dangit!!!

[brewsells]

I love that picture of you two! So gorgeous, the both of you. I like Eric with the beard, though I am fond of facial hair.

[lea m]

He put about 20 on me too. dangit!!!


LMAO!!!!! dangit!!! i love it!

[cowboysbride]

Stacey...Merry Christmas to you guys too! Thanks!

Treasia... I try to cook when we're home together, he's just happy now so you know what they say about getting fat and happy (we both are)!

Heather...I hope Eric gains weight with me or I'm going to dwarf him before long LOL! Thanks for the compliment I feel good so that helps...

Holly...I like a bear too! He's my teddy bear~!

[NicksBride]

you look stunning! What a great picture. :)

[countrygirl]

Stacey...Merry Christmas to you guys too! Thanks!

Treasia... I try to cook when we're home together, he's just happy now so you know what they say about getting fat and happy (we both are)!

Heather...I hope Eric gains weight with me or I'm going to dwarf him before long LOL! Thanks for the compliment I feel good so that helps...

Holly...I like a bear too! He's my teddy bear~!

Well girl, you know I love ya babe!! Thankfully, I can't dwarf Josh. He's six inches taller and has about 60 lbs on me. I get bigger than him, shoot me!

[cowboysbride]

Just an update...we had our first Dr appt today and our little one looks like a bean with arm and leg buds...the heartbeat was racing and the Dr says all is good...I am 8 wks pregnant and my EDD is 7/31/07. I didn't get an US pic just got to see it on the US but I go back in two weeks for a pelvic exam and follow up on all the tests today (normal procedures) and he said the 2wks growth at this stage will be a BIG change so I should have a pic then...

[Kacie_bride]

Just an update...we had our first Dr appt today and our little one looks like a bean with arm and leg buds...the heartbeat was racing and the Dr says all is good...I am 8 wks pregnant and my EDD is 7/31/07. I didn't get an US pic just got to see it on the US but I go back in two weeks for a pelvic exam and follow up on all the tests today (normal procedures) and he said the 2wks growth at this stage will be a BIG change so I should have a pic then...

I'm glad to hear everything is good! How exciting to hear the heartbeat! I can't wait to see a pic!

[countrygirl]

YAY!!! We have a date!! Yippee!! Ok, girls, another cyber road trip!!! I'll drive this time!!! I have a mini van!!!

[ladymelissa]

YAY!!! We have a date!! Yippee!! Ok, girls, another cyber road trip!!! I'll drive this time!!! I have a mini van!!!
What the heck, I'll spring for the cyber stretch limo! LOL

Congrats on the appointment! :whoohoo: I am glad everything is looking good! Take care.

[countrygirl]

What the heck, I'll spring for the cyber stretch limo! LOL

Congrats on the appointment! :whoohoo: I am glad everything is looking good! Take care.

A limo, even better. Can we get a hummer limo? I haven't ridden in one of those yet!!

[cowboysbride]

Well since Melissa is springing for the limo...I'll spring for the upgrade to a hummer limo! Ya'll bring clothespins...you can help change diapers!

[countrygirl]

Well since Melissa is springing for the limo...I'll spring for the upgrade to a hummer limo! Ya'll bring clothespins...you can help change diapers!

I will help. A mother can NEVER have enough help!! Are you planning on using cloth, let me tell you, it's TONS easier, and cleaner to use disp. girl!!! And you will NEED a diaper genie. Great for those 2am changes.

[cowboysbride]

Yeah I'll use cloth diapers...as burp cloths lol! I will be the queen of disposable diapers...and I will register for a diaper genie...I can't stand smelly trash.

[countrygirl]

Yeah I'll use cloth diapers...as burp cloths lol! I will be the queen of disposable diapers...and I will register for a diaper genie...I can't stand smelly trash.

Nico's gramma got us a month's diaper service when he was born. Yeah, ok, didn't use that one!!!! I loved them as burp rags, I think I still have a few.

The genie, is great. Just remember to empy if before you go a way for a few days. It's won't smell too pretty if you dont'!!!!:huh:

[hummingbird521]

I'll spring for the cyber champagne to celebrate the US and the heartbeat. Glad to know all is well.

[Valmai]

Thats wonderful Ellen, you must feel so relieved and happy at actually getting to see ur little one!! Best wishes! xxx

[NicksBride]

aww congrats on hearing the heartbeat I love seeing your ticker change. How exciting! Can't wait to hear more updates!!!

[StaceyMc]

Ohhh....I'm so happy for you guys! I was thinking about you yesterday and couldn't wait to "hear" your report!!!! I was lucky enough to go to my sister's last ultrasound and I stood there and cried when I saw that sweet angel wiggling all around.

As for Diaper Genie's, check out the Diaper Champ also. For some reason, my sister liked the Diaper Champ better but at the moment, I can't remember why. Joe's sister liked the Diaper Champ better also.

[BriansBride07]

Yeah! YOU HAVE A DATE that's great news glad to hear that your little bean is growing well. and you are doing great.

[NicksBride]

I think the diaper champ is easier to use, the diaper genie you need two hands usually, but the others you can find you only need one hand and with a little beanie, you always have to do things with one hand. :)

[MOB Karen]

http://www.simply-baby.net/forum/images/smiles/babyflips.gif I just wanted to check in with you. I'm so happy to hear that your first doctor's appointment was a great success! Merry Christmas! http://simply-baby.net/forum/images/smilies/xmas-smiley-033.gif

[WhiskeyGirl]

:heart: Hey Ellen

I got your card today, thanks for thinking of us! You take care and take it easy, I want at least one of us to come out on top! Love you too Hun!

Shawna

[ladymelissa]

How did Eric's shaving cream warmer turn out? Mike's isn't working, I am hoping it's b/c the can he has is too large, we will have to try an 11 oz size.

[cowboysbride]

Yeah he assembled it Christmas night and put it in the bathroom...it works great! Warm lather makes a huge difference on my legs LOL (SHHHH)...

[ladymelissa]

Yeah he assembled it Christmas night and put it in the bathroom...it works great! Warm lather makes a huge difference on my legs LOL (SHHHH)...
That sounds fantastic, I really hope his works! If not, I'll take it back and get the model you have.

[NicksBride]

oh using it on your legs, I bet it works great... May have to get one for myself.. (I mean my Fiance) hahahaha Just kidding

[lea m]

I were thinking the same thing!! lol

[blueeyedbride]

I bought one of those for Bill but his is still in the box, hope it works :snide:

[cowboysbride]

Eric's 33rd Birthday was 12/30...I cooked dinner, had his parents over and baked a cake (nothing special...he loves yellow cakes with choc icing, so easy to please lol) I put the "re-lighting candles on his cake...this was his 4th attempt at blowing them out...notice all the smoke LOL! He had just gotten off work...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/Erics33bday.jpg

Us at New Years we had just kissed!
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One of the many reasons I love him so....Eric and Lexy (our niece)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/100_1722.jpg

[countrygirl]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/100_1714.jpgI see maternity pants!! How cute!!! You two are adorable Ellen!!

[hummingbird521]

Beautiful pics Ellen. Eric looks so content and happy holding the baby.

[ladymelissa]

Beautiful pics! Happy belated birthday to Eric! Happy New Year to both of you, you look so happy together!

[brewsells]

You two always take the best pictures! I hope Eric enjoyed his birthday..

[cowboysbride]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/100_1714.jpgI see maternity pants!! How cute!!! You two are adorable Ellen!!


Thanks! He had just woken me up...I'm surprised I was smiling lol! Yeah I'm in maternity...the wranglers weren't very "giving"!

[NicksBride]

aww you guys are soooo cute, what a nice picture. Those maternity pants are very cute, we can see them peaking out. hahaha Great pictures and glad he had a good birthday you guys look very happy together. :) And the one with him and the baby, just adorable.

[WhiskeyGirl]

You look so happy!! Lovely picture.

[lea m]

Oh you look so good together! its so cute!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Lovely couple; lovely photo!

BTW - when did they start making cute maternity clothes. You should have seen what I had to wear when I was pregnant! Ick!!!

[cowboysbride]

Lovely couple; lovely photo!

BTW - when did they start making cute maternity clothes. You should have seen what I had to wear when I was pregnant! Ick!!!

They got some ultra cute stuff now...I found a T-Shirt that I HAVE TO HAVE!

You know the saying "Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy" well they got a maternity one that says "Saved a Horse...Rode a Cowboy" LMAO I will be ordering that!

[brewsells]

They got some ultra cute stuff now...I found a T-Shirt that I HAVE TO HAVE!

You know the saying "Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy" well they got a maternity one that says "Saved a Horse...Rode a Cowboy" LMAO I will be ordering that!

I love it!! that is really cute! You will have to take a pic when you get it.

[lea m]

They got some ultra cute stuff now...I found a T-Shirt that I HAVE TO HAVE!

You know the saying "Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy" well they got a maternity one that says "Saved a Horse...Rode a Cowboy" LMAO I will be ordering that!

Ha ha i like it!!!

[NicksBride]

hahahahhaaha that shirt sounds so funny. They have some really cute maternity clothes at Old Navy as well. :)

[hummingbird521]

Lovely couple; lovely photo!

BTW - when did they start making cute maternity clothes. You should have seen what I had to wear when I was pregnant! Ick!!!

They do have really cute maternity wear now. I remember back in the day all I could find was dresses always resembling "sailor suits". I hated that so much. And the pants all had a huge stretch panel in them. Now days they are really cute.

[janeandreawong]

Oh God! I haven't done reading the whole of the thread but I just like to say that you've great, great wedding pictures.



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[Kacie_bride]

The birthday pics look cute!!!! You guys make such a cute couple! I can't wait unti little Vinson gets here! I bet he/she will be so cute!!!! It will not be to long until we'll have lots of baby pictures here from all of our prego girls!

[cowboysbride]

I just posted this over in Baby Raising...thought some of you might enjoy watching me EXPAND! I know I am! :)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/11wkbump.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/11wkbump2.jpg

[BriansBride07]

AWW..... Cute little baby bump. thanks for sharing.

[Jenn060306]

Awww nice baby bump El!

[hummingbird521]

Cute little baby bump.

Do you mind telling me where you get your maternity clothes? I have been told by a lot of people lately that a lot of stores in our area has quit carrying them.

[countrygirl]

Ahhh, our pretty pretty Swellin' Ellen!!!

[cowboysbride]

Cute little baby bump.

Do you mind telling me where you get your maternity clothes? I have been told by a lot of people lately that a lot of stores in our area has quit carrying them.

Motherhood Maternity...they have one here in our mall and one in Nashville! The clothes I had on in that pic weren't maternity...just skirt with an elastic waist and a top of mine that had some room in it~!

[cowboysbride]

Ahhh, our pretty pretty Swellin' Ellen!!!

You are so sweet to me! TY!:ginger:

[countrygirl]

You are so sweet to me! TY!:ginger:

Sorry 'bout the swellin. I thought it was cute. Had to do it!!!

[cowboysbride]

Sorry 'bout the swellin. I thought it was cute. Had to do it!!!

Don't be sorry! I am swellin'...I also burp, "step on frogs :parp:", and get pimples! LMAO...

[countrygirl]

Don't be sorry! I am swellin'...I also burp, "step on frogs :parp:", and get pimples! LMAO...

You crack me up Ellen. Thanks, I need that today!!!

I really am so happy for you and Eric. You two came down bumpy paths and are now at the best 'BUMP-y" path you could be at. Funny how life works out, huh?

[cowboysbride]

You crack me up Ellen. Thanks, I need that today!!!

I really am so happy for you and Eric. You two came down bumpy paths and are now at the best 'BUMP-y" path you could be at. Funny how life works out, huh?

Me and my MIL/FIL were discussing that very same thing last night...God certainly was looking out for us two! 2 years ago I was miserable and having to start all over (scared to death) now we're healthy, happy, in love and waiting on our lives to be fulfilled even more!

[countrygirl]

Me and my MIL/FIL were discussing that very same thing last night...God certainly was looking out for us two! 2 years ago I was miserable and having to start all over (scared to death) now we're healthy, happy, in love and waiting on our lives to be fulfilled even more!

I just got goosebumpbs.

[cowboysbride]

I just got goosebumpbs.

:hug:Be careful with them goosebumps! I had goosebumps when I met Eric...now look at me! LOL!

[countrygirl]

:hug:Be careful with them goosebumps! I had goosebumps when I met Eric...now look at me! LOL!

I wish the goosebumps would get me preg. I don't think it works that way though.

[ladymelissa]

You look amazing! You are glowing!

[lea m]

Oh you look beautiful!! I love your bump!

[Goin2thechapel]

I love the Bump!!!!

I actually wish I could put my hand through the screen and rub your belly!!!
I have a bump too it's just that I'm not pregnant....LOL

[NicksBride]

awww a baby bump! You look amazing and are a very gorgeous pregnant lady! LOVE IT. :)

[Valmai]

You're looking radiant Ellen - pregnancy obviously suits you lol or is that the love of a good man? xxx

[brewsells]

Hey, El! I was watching the news this morning and they said the Wolf Creek Dam was in danger of breaking. How close it that to you??

[cowboysbride]

Good Lord Holly! That scared the sh*t out of me....I looked it up and this is what the Nashville paper says....evidently cities beneath the dam could be in danger but not us...however my parents live beneath the dam....thanks for letting me know!

Built more than 50 years ago, the Wolf Creek Dam is in danger. On Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers deems it a dam at high risk of structural failure . (http://www.outdoorstn.com/)

The dam holds back 101 miles of the Cumberland River, near Jamestown in south central Kentucky. Now, the dam is weakening and immediate action is being taken to stop what could be a catastrophic flood.

The Wolf Creek Dam is located on the Cumberland River 190 miles up stream from Nashville. The dam has had problems for more than a year and last year, officials determined repairs would need to be made to the dam because of leaks in and around it....

...

The water level was dropped and more testing was done on the dam. It is the results of those tests that caused officials to put the dam at high risk of failure.

Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Steve Roemhildt said, “We are not seeing conditions at the dam that eminent failure is possible, however there are things happening at the dam that we just don't know about.”

The dam is located in southern Kentucky and is the largest reservoir east of the Mississippi. Officials have already dropped the water level and Monday decided more water should be released from the dam to relieve pressure. They plan to drop the lake level another10 feet in an effort to take pressure off the dam. The water level is expected to remain at that level for at least the next year.

The Army Corps of Engineers hopes to award a contract for $300 million for a permanent repair. It has also started emergency repairs in order to help stop the leaks.

“We have initiated an emergency grouting program where we will pump in a lean concrete into the dam to fill the voids left by the on going erosion.”

Officials said even though the risk is high, there is no sign of an imminent failure. They said if the dam were to have a catastrophic failure, people along the Cumberland fromKentucky all the way through Middle Tennessee should be aware of what could happen and what steps to take to protect their homes.

Roemhildt said, “I want to caution everyone to be very familiar with the situation, be familiar with emergency planning and evacuation procedures.”

If the Wolf Creek Dam were to break, starting 101 miles up the Cumberland River in Jamestown, the town of Celina would likely be flooded first. Then, water would flow downstream toward Carthage and Old Hickory Lake impacting the towns of Gallatin, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet and Old Hickory before flooding downtown Nashville's riverfront area, all the wayup to Fourth Avenue, by many estimates.

Emergency grouting is already underway, to keep the dam out of immediate harm's way.

Tennessee and Kentucky are practically built on limestone. The dam has a concrete core that was built on top of existing limestone. On top of the concrete core is Earth. The dam itself is fine.

The problem is, water is seeping under the dam and eroding the limestone. Crews are plugging the holes with grout and hope it will counter the erosion until a permanent repair is made.

The Army Corps of Engineers said failure of the dam is not imminent, but the situation is seriousenough to put the Wolf Creek Dam at the top of the Corps' highest risk dams list. For more information and to comment on this story, visit www.outdoorstn.com (http://www.outdoorstn.com/).

Copyright 2007 by WKRN Nashville Tennessee. All Rights Reserved.

[brewsells]

I'm surprised you didn't know already! I sure hope there are no major problems! Flooding is awful.

[StaceyMc]

LOOK AT YOU! I'm so so so so happy for both of you!

[ladymelissa]

I hope they get the dam fixed before a major problem occurs! At least they know about it though and will be watching it.

[NicksBride]

oh dear, I hope things get solved before things start flooding, keep us updated!!

[cowboysbride]

Eric and I went furniture shopping yesterday after church! We went to about 5 different furniture stores and found what we wanted in the 3rd (we kept going just in case we could find a better deal)! We found a HUGE sectional sofa in microfiber suede (it feels so luxurious). It has 2 recliners on one end and a queen size sleeper on the other side. It comes in 3 pieces and we love it! I wish I could find a pic of it on the Haverty's web site but they don't have it listed. It's 224 total inches in length and matches my western pillows and rug perfectly!

We also found a Tempurpedic queen size mattress set that we are getting for our bedroom ...I used to laugh at the commercials until I laid down on one yesterday. Talk about COMFY (especially with me having to sleep on my side).

I am so excited! We have a budget for the furniture and appliances and it's so much fun to walk thru and pick out our new stuff for the new house!

:D

[StaceyMc]

OH GOODY! You got the pull out sectional so I'll have a place to sleep when I come to visit!!!!

Congrats on the furniture shopping - that's so much fun isn't it?

[cowboysbride]

OH GOODY! You got the pull out sectional so I'll have a place to sleep when I come to visit!!!!

Congrats on the furniture shopping - that's so much fun isn't it?

You bet! All the comforts of home (including a Gander Mtn!) LOL!

I loved shopping yesterday....Eric really enjoys picking out the stuff for the house and that makes it even more fun (doing it together)!

[ladymelissa]

Congrats! That sofa sounds amazing and you can relax and watch TV together even on weekday evenings! The bed will probably really be nice as the months go on.

[cowboysbride]

Congrats! That sofa sounds amazing and you can relax and watch TV together even on weekday evenings! The bed will probably really be nice as the months go on.

Thanks Melissa!

Yes we can:) ! I can just imagine him and the baby all reclined of an evening while I'm fixing us supper....(visions of happiness)!

Eric was saying the bed would feel wonderful to me as I get further along and since he trains horses and gets bumped around it will be good for him too! It's an investment but it comes with a 20 yr warranty!

[ladymelissa]

(visions of happiness)!



Or in your case, Vinsons of happiness! :lafhard: Sorry, I couldn't resist. :)

[StaceyMc]

HUNT! FISH! CAMP! - Thanks Ellen - that jingle will be the death of me. Now, if there's a Bass Pro Shop near you, it would take very little convincing to get him go visit - we don't have a Bass Pro Shop here.

Joe likes to pick stuff out for the house too, that's always fun. It's nice that we like a lot of the same things too.

[cowboysbride]

HUNT! FISH! CAMP! - Thanks Ellen - that jingle will be the death of me. Now, if there's a Bass Pro Shop near you, it would take very little convincing to get him go visit - we don't have a Bass Pro Shop here.

Joe likes to pick stuff out for the house too, that's always fun. It's nice that we like a lot of the same things too.

Bass Pro is in Nashville...about an hour away. They have the home furnishings section too! Come on!

[shawnsgirl]

Congrats on the new furniture...It will come in very good use during those last few months of your pregnancy!!!

[NicksBride]

oh that sounds like fuN! Glad you found something that works well for you and your growing belly!!! :)

[cowboysbride]

I just wanted to pop in and share the news with everyone....I went to the Dr Friday to have bloodwork done and my SIL stayed on shift in Labor and Delivery so that we could look at the baby again and see if we could tell what it was going to be...

IT'S A BOY!
ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE...

COLTON WAYNE
"Daddy's Little Cowboy"

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/coltonlegsupprofile.jpg
^^Profile with legs up (fingers by face, and toes at the end of those long legs!)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/Coltonprofile.jpg
^^Profile of Colton, you can see eyes, nose and mouth!



This is a shot of him with his legs up...the two larger white extensions are his legs...in between is his woodle!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/coltonswoodle.jpg

[cowboysbride]

While I'm posting this is a shot of the baby belly as of 2/19.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/100_1766.jpg

[ladymelissa]

It's a boy!!! Awww, congrats! You are looking great, you have such a cute bump!

[Kacie_bride]

Congratulations!!!!!! Colton is such a cute name!!!!! Your baby bump is so cute!!!!

[NicksBride]

aww, your baby bump looks sooo cute and its a boy!!!!!!!! congratulations that is just so exciting to hear!! Thanks for sharing the good news!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Congrats Ellen! He's a real looker - just like his ma & pa :)

[SaralovesMike]

Awww! Congratulations Ellen!
Colton, sounds like a little cowboy... how cute and how perfect. :)

[BriansBride07]

Congrats on finding out that your having a boy. I love the name that you chose.

[LizabethDavis]

I all ready said it, but congrats!! It is so exciting!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Congratulations Ellen!!! I'm soo happy for you. I guessed a boy for you too!!! I must be psychic :)

Hooray!!

[Panthers Bride]

Congrats to the Vinson family. Now you can really start to work on the nursery!

[hummingbird521]

Oh congrats on finding out the sex. I love the name Colton for a boy. it is so pretty. A boy!!!!!!!!!!! Now time for more shopping for little Colton. I envision already daddy picking out his new pony. haha

[Dereksbride]

Congratulations on the married life AND the new bundle of joy heading your way! That's awesome. Just wanted to say I am a Kentucky girl myself and will be marrying my Kentucky man this September. I love the pictures of your wedding and your gown is very similar to mine. I even printed out a picture of you with your hairstyle to give to my mom (she's a hairdresser) because I LOVE your wedding hair, too and I'd like mine to be similar to yours.

Anyway, thank you for sharing your happy moments in life. God bless you and your new family!

[Doglover]

Hey did you BM dresses have buttons down the back?

[cowboysbride]

Congratulations on the married life AND the new bundle of joy heading your way! That's awesome. Just wanted to say I am a Kentucky girl myself and will be marrying my Kentucky man this September. I love the pictures of your wedding and your gown is very similar to mine. I even printed out a picture of you with your hairstyle to give to my mom (she's a hairdresser) because I LOVE your wedding hair, too and I'd like mine to be similar to yours.

Anyway, thank you for sharing your happy moments in life. God bless you and your new family!

Thanks! Where in Ky are you from? I'm in Bowling Green. I love to hear people liked my dress and hair...I got my dress at Bridal Warehouse in Elizabethtown and my hair was done at Regina Webb Salon and Day Spa. Good luck on your September wedding (my birthday is 9/2)! God bless you too!

[cowboysbride]

Hey did you BM dresses have buttons down the back?

Yes they did...but they were for "looks" they actually zipped up. The were the "Forever Yours" line there were all kinds of color options too!

[Dereksbride]

Thanks! Where in Ky are you from? I'm in Bowling Green. I love to hear people liked my dress and hair...I got my dress at Bridal Warehouse in Elizabethtown and my hair was done at Regina Webb Salon and Day Spa. Good luck on your September wedding (my birthday is 9/2)! God bless you too!

Wow...a true local! Well, almost. I live in Morgantown. I work in Bowling Green, though. I got my gown in Elizabethtown too, but it was at Laurene's. My mom and I looked at Bridal Warehouse but the day we were there it was sooooo crazy and every dressing room was full. Plus it was prom season and all the giddy high school girls were there, too. I had already tried on "the one" at Laurene's so I looked at my mom and said let's go back and get it! So I did. BW had some gorgeous gowns though and I would have liked to of tried some on, but it's was just too busy. I used to live in Bowling Green (my dad is originally from BG) a few years back before we moved to Nashville and then back to KY. But here I am in Butler county preparing to marry the man of my dreams!

Thanks for sharing your wedding story and your life as a newlywed! You two seem very sweet and very much in love.

[cowboysbride]

WOW! It really is a small world! We have some friends from Morgantown!

I work in BG too, I actually live in Rockfield. I moved to BG in 2005 when I met my Ky man of my dreams lol!

Have a great wedding!

[Dereksbride]

I meant to say I went to Rockfield elementary back in the early 80's before we moved away to Florida for several years. But I am back in Kentucky and loving it and have been for almost 9 years. Very cool...just thought I'd share. :)

[cowboysbride]

I meant to say I went to Rockfield elementary back in the early 80's before we moved away to Florida for several years. But I am back in Kentucky and loving it and have been for almost 9 years. Very cool...just thought I'd share. :)

Hmmmm...if you went to Rockfield Elem in the early 80's (that's where my son will go!!!) you probably went to school with my husband and his sister! We live about 5 minutes or less from the school.

Eric Vinson or Dianna Vinson? If you know anything about Rockfield it's covered with Vinsons lol!

This is too cool!

[Dereksbride]

I remember a Dianna Vinson! It didn't strike me at first but I remember now! I think she was a year or two ahead of me! Whoa...that's a person I haven't thought of in YEARS. We were not friends, she was someone I simply knew from the school. My last name was Key at the time. I went to Rockfield from 1983 to 1989(kindergarten-fifth grade). I had Miss Murphey my last year there for 5th grade. Let's see....Murphy, Ms. Sheeley. We lived out off Blue Level road which is right off 68/80...I'm sure you've at least heard of that. You don't have to tell me where you live....but that's the area I'm most familiar with. We also used to go to Providence Knob baptist church that sits up there on the hill by the caution light. Bro. Joe Causey is the preacher and he was the preacher who conducted my first marriage. My dad has cousins/uncles, aunts, etc who's last name is Wimpee. There are several out in the Rockfield area. His cousin just past away. He was attacked by a cow and it parazlyzed him and he died shortly after that. It was so sad. It happened out there in Rockfield on his farm.

Anyway, small, small world. That's great your son will be going there! I'll never forget my kindergarten teacher, Mary Ellen Krohn. She was sooooo nice to me. I think she's still there. It was a good school from what I remember.

[cowboysbride]

Dianna is married and has 3 kids...2 boys 4 and 8 and a little girl...6 mo's.

We live on Fuqua Rd...Eric used to live on Blue Level with the ex...the "caution light" on 68/80 is now a stop light! I go by Joe's church (Prov. Knob) every day! We were going to have our wedding there but the front area was too small for the large wedding party we had.

We know the Wimpee's...Eric's parents knew them really well and Eric knows their son. We will probably be going to the viewing/funeral. It really has saddened our family to learn of his passing, they announced it at church Sunday night and Eric just slumped forward in his seat...I am so sorry for your family's loss.

I am so happy to see you on this board and if I can help you in any way let me know!:p

[Dereksbride]

Thank you. My mom and dad are going to the funeral today. I have to work. I didn't know him well at all but would have liked to of gone for my dad.

Thanks for offering your help! It's so awesome to have someone local to ask for advice. I might take you up on that offer sometime. I seem to have questions running through my mind every day about the wedding. :)

[cowboysbride]

If you're looking for a good photographer (and like my wedding/engagment pics) I can give you her name and number. She's great to work with and her prices aren't too bad...

I got most of my stuff (decorations) from Hobby Lobby and Trees -n- Trends. We did alot of DIY!

Anytime I can help just let me know.

We weren't aware that the funeral was today, Eric and I both will miss it due to us working.

[Dereksbride]

Max'sonlyone...thank you for your kind words. Cute username!

[Dereksbride]

If you're looking for a good photographer (and like my wedding/engagment pics) I can give you her name and number. She's great to work with and her prices aren't too bad...

I got most of my stuff (decorations) from Hobby Lobby and Trees -n- Trends. We did alot of DIY!

Anytime I can help just let me know.

We weren't aware that the funeral was today, Eric and I both will miss it due to us working.

Sorry you missed the funeral....I heard that with any kind of trauma death, such as this, Vanderbilt requires an autopsy and he passed away on Saturday and they don't do autopsys on weekends. Anyway, I'm sure it was difficult to know what and when to plan the funeral.

I have been to Hobby Lobby a couple of times but I haven't been to Trees-n-Trends yet. I've already got a photographer...I already know her personally so it makes it a bit more comfortable for me that way. Thank you for offering though! Just curious though, who did your pictures? Julia Christopher Photography is doing mine. There is a new girl in Morgantown who is doing my flowers so she's cutting me a deal. I'm really just kind of at a loss for wedding favors. I'm looking for something economical.

[cowboysbride]

Sheila Cherry of Alvaton did our photography.

As for the favors I have tons of ideas! My sister made cookies for us and I got the mini candy bars and ordered labels off of ebay that were personalized. I had kissing bells (from Wal-Mart) and hmmmmmmmmm I think that was it. My MIL did my floral arrangements at the church and the reception hall and I made all the bouquets and bouts myself.

Any certain "theme" or colors you want to incorporate? I'd be happy to toss some ideas your way.


Mine was western as you could see so the black cowboy hats and red roses sort of ruled the day!

[NicksBride]

I think it is sooo wonderful that the two of you "found" each other on here, what a crazy run events!

Sorry to hear about your loss!

[Dereksbride]

I think it is sooo wonderful that the two of you "found" each other on here, what a crazy run events!

Sorry to hear about your loss!

Thank you Nicksbride and congrats on your recent marriage!!!!!! That's so awesome. Do you have any pictures posted yet?

Well, let's see. I'm using a deep red (not burgundy) color, like a velvet red color, white and accents of silver. I've heard of the kissing bells....I like that idea. That's cute. Did you like it on your wedding day, Mrs Vinson? Sorry! I don't know your first name! :)

My flowers will be red roses. I have rose garlands to use for decor but still not quite sure where I'll put them. We are getting married in a church and the reception is also at the church in the fellowship hall. I'm stuck between polishing my nails red or getting a french manicure. I was thinking if I polish them red and they chip a little, it will be much more noticable than if I were to get a french manicure. Crazy to stress over that! I love chocolates too, and the personalized wrappers are things I've thought about, but just not sure. They are kind of pricey int he catalogues. I haven't looked on ebay yet. Great idea!

[NicksBride]

I do have pictures up under my After wedding journal "life of a military Bride"

Your colors sound beautiful BTW!

[cowboysbride]

Thank you Nicksbride and congrats on your recent marriage!!!!!! That's so awesome. Do you have any pictures posted yet?

Well, let's see. I'm using a deep red (not burgundy) color, like a velvet red color, white and accents of silver. I've heard of the kissing bells....I like that idea. That's cute. Did you like it on your wedding day, Mrs Vinson? Sorry! I don't know your first name! :)

My flowers will be red roses. I have rose garlands to use for decor but still not quite sure where I'll put them. We are getting married in a church and the reception is also at the church in the fellowship hall. I'm stuck between polishing my nails red or getting a french manicure. I was thinking if I polish them red and they chip a little, it will be much more noticable than if I were to get a french manicure. Crazy to stress over that! I love chocolates too, and the personalized wrappers are things I've thought about, but just not sure. They are kind of pricey int he catalogues. I haven't looked on ebay yet. Great idea!

OMG! Your colors sound like mine (or close to them) I have flowers, garlands, candle rings, candles and other stuff left over if you're interested....see my wedding journal for the pics.....

I wrapped 2 garlands ea on my spiral towers (behind the alter) and then 3 garlands on the arch above the entry way to the sanctuary (so i passd under it as I came down the isle)

I also ordered pew bows on line (I have those too if you're interested) and had the first 3 pews on either side up front decorated...they just slid right over the pew and were really pretty!

All of this stuff was taken down immediately following the ceremony and put into plastic bins so it's like new...

I polished my toenails red and almost got a french manicure but I broke some nails before the wedding when I moved so I didn't. I think you're on the right track about the french mani on the nails. I stressed about about my nails, my eyeliner and my mascara the day of the wedding (I thought I had spidery leg looking lashes) LMAO!

The kissing bells were wonderful, Eric and I are mushy anyway and once people read the note attached to the bells (at the reception) they were ringing them an awful lot...it was fun...everyone got in on it and pretty soon we had smoochers all over the place!

The wrappers can be found on e-bay C H E A P! I think i paid 8.00 for 100...Also if you are doing programs you can buy those on ebay and print them yourself really easy...

Let me know if you want to look at what I have and while we're moving next week I'll be sure and set it all to the side so you can look at it, we could meet at the Crossroads IGA on 68/80 (across from Rockfield Elem)...and if you like what I have I'll price it to you really cheaply!

[Dereksbride]

Hey Ellen. I really enjoyed looking through the wedding journal last night. That was cool. I looked as much a I could. My kids were kinda running around like crazy so I looked as much as I could. I didn't notice any pictures of the pew bows, though. That is something I'm really interested in. Would you mind sending a picture of them? Or if they are already posted somewhere, just let me know. Your DYI stuff was awesome! I don't know a thing about makin' a thing. I thought I'd try to make pew bows but I don't know how and the ones already made are really pretty but they are so expensive! so yes...very interested in those and maybe some additional rose stuff you may have for sale. Thank you so much!!!

[cowboysbride]

Hey Kristin! I'll be packing this weekend so I'll try and locate the wedding bin I have them stored in and take a pic for you...hopefully I can find the pew bows and other stuff I have and post a pic Monday!

Have a great weekend.

In the meantime I ordered them from balsacircle here's the link...they are pretty reasonable!

http://www.balsacircle.com/index.php

[cowboysbride]

Hey everyone, I don't know how many of the "old members" are on here but I joined this site and was married in 2006. I just wanted to stop in, say hello and announce the birth of our first child...

Colton Wayne
10lb 2oz
3:47PM
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/coltonsiggy.jpg

These are recent pics...
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/Ellenspictures400.jpg

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Hope all the new wives and wives 2b are doing great!

[ger]

He's so cute!! Congratulations!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Ellen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so good to see you here and even better to see pics of little Colton! What a cutey he is!

Does this mean you have internet access at home now?

[WebLady]

Great to see you!

Congrats on the new baby!!

[NicksBride]

He is soooo cute! Look at his hair! hehehe

[hummingbird521]

wonderful. updated pics. my fav.

[mj512]

oh my word! He is soooo darn cute! Good to hear from you btw.

he was 10lbs?! goodness... I bet you had fun with that one! My husband was 10lbs when he was born, and his mom did it all natural... I think shes nuts!

Congrats babe, he is way cute :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

(((Ellen)))

At first I thought he looked like Eric, but in these latest pics, I think he looks like you!! Give him extra love for me!! Thinking of you always! Take care. :D

[val24]

congratulations on your baby!!!

he is such a cutie!!!!

[lize566]

Congrats Ellen! I have read your journal over at Babyraising, but wanted to say congrats and that he is absolutely adorable!!

[cowboysbride]

oh my word! He is soooo darn cute! Good to hear from you btw.

he was 10lbs?! goodness... I bet you had fun with that one! My husband was 10lbs when he was born, and his mom did it all natural... I think shes nuts!

Congrats babe, he is way cute :)

Thanks! I think he's beautiful and kiss him all the time lol!

My epidural was awesome...I didn't feel the pain of the delivery(thank God) but the pressure was unreal...

[cowboysbride]

Ellen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so good to see you here and even better to see pics of little Colton! What a cutey he is!

Does this mean you have internet access at home now?

Yes I have a puter and internet at home now!!!!! I have you on my messenger! I'll PM you my email...

[SerendipityCrafts]

Yes I have a puter and internet at home now!!!!! I have you on my messenger! I'll PM you my email...

Coolio! Enjoying every last minute of the maternity leave, I hope!

[cowboysbride]

Coolio! Enjoying every last minute of the maternity leave, I hope!

That ended on 9/17..I've been back at work, resigned and start my new job on 10/29! But yes...being at home with him was HEAVEN (once I was able to function lol!) When I pick him up from the Nanny's of an evening he usually has a goofy lopsided grin for me and some drool...I fall in love all over again (and no...I'm not talking about Eric ROFL), although he does tend to drool every once in a while!

[NicksBride]

hahaha girl you are so funny!!!!
You are starting a new job? Thats great, something you want?? Well Duh Katy of course its something you want.
I bet being home with him was the best...
I would squeeze him everytime I picked him up hahaha. My kids had better have strong rib cages with me.. hahaha

[cowboysbride]

hahaha girl you are so funny!!!!
You are starting a new job? Thats great, something you want?? Well Duh Katy of course its something you want.
I bet being home with him was the best...
I would squeeze him everytime I picked him up hahaha. My kids had better have strong rib cages with me.. hahaha

Yes this job is making a witch out of me (imagine ME getting worse than I already am LOL!) Eric and I decided that a less stressful and less responsibility would be key for me now that little man is here...

LMAO at "Duh Katy"

I kiss and hug on him all the time...bathtime is the worst because his little naked butt and those baby fat rolls KILL ME...Eric says he's going to get a chapped face from all my "slobbery kisses" LOL! To which I responded that he never seems to care when I "slobber" on him so he could just HUSH!

[NicksBride]

hahahaha those little baby fat rolls, I used to call my goddaughter "Jumbo Baby" Because she had soo many fat rolls on her legs and arms.. hahaha. I had to bathe those as they got milk and food in there.. DOn't ask me why, they were sooo rolly polly.
Chapped face, muhahaha. Well, when he is older and goes "MOMMMM stop kissing me" You will be glad your baby had a chapped face. Get those kisses in now!