Hugh and Elizabeth-August 25,2006

[SerendipityCrafts]

It was fantAAAAbulous! (more to follow)

We are home for a just few moments, to pack for our honeymoon.

We spent our wedding night, last night and tonight here - http://www.chateau-vaudreuil.com/ I feel so pampered! Tomorrow morning, we leave for who knows where - he still won't tell me where we are going!

We have asked our friends and family to load our photos here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/serendipitycrafts/sets/72157594264535663/ so if they do as requested, you will see photos before we do!

Sorry ladies, I don't have any photos to share except for teaser that was taken with our camera.

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/AfterWedding.jpg

That's it ... the Henry's are off, to only Hugh knows where!

[ladymelissa]

I am so glad it went well! That hotel is gorgeous! Have a wonderful and safe honeymoon!

[AngelinLove]

Congratulations and I am so happy that everything went so great!!!!! Have a wonderful honeymoon and I will keep checking for those pics!!!!!

[Jenn060306]

Hey Elizabeth.
Congratulations! I'm so glad that ti went well! I can't wait to hear more about it! Have a wonderful time on your honeymoon.

[Kacie_bride]

Congrats! I'm so glad it went well! I can't wait to see you back! Have fun on your honeymoon!

[MOB Karen]

I'm so happy for you, Elizabeth!! Thanks so much for checking in with us, before you are off on your honeymoon!! The pics were excellent!! Have a great time!!! :D

[ladymelissa]

Yay some pics! You looked beautiful! Congratulations! I can't wait to see more, and I love your cake!

[LaceyinPgh]

You are beautiful. I LOVE the dress on you. Enjoy the mystery honeymoon!

[AngelinLove]

The pics are beautiful so far Elizabeth!!!!

[hummingbird521]

Elizabeth, it is all so beautiful. You looked wonderful and so does hugh. Have a wonderful mysterious honeymoon.

[mariaandmanish]

Congratulations, Elizabeth! You looked beautiful!! I hope that you are enjoying your surprise honeymoon!

[rainbowtreat]

Your pictures were great. It looks like you did have a great day. You looked beautiful. Hope you have a great ime on your honeymoon. Cant wait to hear all about every thing when you get back.

[Smile1Jen]

Congratulations! I hope you have a great honeymoon!

[Valmai]

Glad it all went well and importantly that you enjoyed it - you all looked fabulous! Have a great honeymoon xxx

[LizabethDavis]

Just beautiful Elizabeth!! Congratulations!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

You look divine Elizabeth!!! So beautiful!! Congratulations to you and Hugh! Have fun on your mystery honey moon!! ;)

[Jopet]

You look great Elizabeth!! looks like you had a great day too :D.

[Jenn060306]

Love the pictures Elizabeth! The plate is awsome!!!
You looked beautiful in your dress! So happy too!

Hope you're having a great time on your honeymoon.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Ok here are the best of the best pro pic proofs (and I use the words "best" & "pro" loosely) that are in focus and that we actually like. We are very dissappointed with the photographic results. We plan to head either back to the church or into a studio, to fake the shots in the near future.

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/Wedding1.jpg

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Word to the wise ladies - DON'T scrimp on photography and don't have a friend do it.

[SerendipityCrafts]

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[MOB Karen]

Congratulations, and welcome back, Elizabeth!!! Oh, you guys looked so happy together!! Where did you guys end up going for your honeymoon? :D

[hummingbird521]

The pictures are really good Elizabeth. You both look so happy together. How was the honeymoon? Where did you go? Curious minds want to know.

[mariaandmanish]

Congratulations, again, Elizabeth!! You looked beautiful, and I love the way you decided to do your hair, it looked great with the dress! You both looked so happy and in love, it was wonderful to see! Thanks for sharing them; I can't wait to find out about that surprise honeymoon!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Hugh and I set out on Monday and he took the long & scenic route .... he really had me wondering when the road that we were on ended and we went onto a ferry! We ended up in Picton, Ontario and we stayed at a little country inn called the Waring House - http://www.pec.on.ca/waringhouse/vt21.html. Hugh booked us into the most luxurious private suite; a converted stone ice house which overlooked a vineyard.

We stayed for 3 nights there. We went antique shopping, beach walking (lake Ontario), visited several of the areas wineries & even took in a drive in movie :) On the way home we spent one night at The Sam Jake's Inn http://www.samjakesinn.com/index.aspx in Merrickville, Ontario. We spent the next day antiquing & visiting the areas crafty stores.

We are home now and we still have a week off work. We plan to take a day trip to the Eastern townships of Quebec to do some more antiquing & perhaps to visit another winery or two. We must write our thank you's and I am sure we will still have time to catch up on small projects, get organized and get back to painting!

We have tons and tons of honeymoon pics to post to our Flickr account.

[MOB Karen]

How wonderful!!! How does it feel to be married to your fabulous man?!?!?! :D

[ladymelissa]

Congratulations again! I am glad you had a great HM and still have another week off, that's nice!

[SerendipityCrafts]

How wonderful!!! How does it feel to be married to your fabulous man?!?!?! :D

To say that it feels "just right" doesn't seem to be enough but, it's what we both feel. What was meant to be, has finally happened.

Our honeymoon pics are finally up (and it only took 4 hours to load and organize them all!) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/serendipitycrafts/sets/72157594267363694/ There are a lot of photos so if you want to get through them quickly, choose to view them as a slide show and adjust the timing so that the pics change quickly.

If anyone wants any more info on where we honeymooned; the picturesque Island of Prince Edward County (named after it's sister island, Prince Edward Island), you can visit this site - http://pec.on.ca/Welcome.html Although we didn't go swimming (too many wineries to visit), the beaches are amazing - fine fine white sand (and so close to home!).

[AngelinLove]

WOW Elizabeth your honeymoon looked so beautiful and awesome!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Back when Hugh and I first "re-met", we started a little tradition. Whenever we stay at a hotel, we set our camera on a table, set the camera to timer and we both run for the bed to take the pic. It's such a goofy thing to do but honestly, our best pictures have been taken in such a manner (probably because we are laughing so hard at ourselves). Here are the two we remembered to take ....

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/Wedding15.jpg

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/Wedding16.jpg

and here is the ring pic that wasn't taken before or during the ceremony

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/Wedding14.jpg

[SerendipityCrafts]

Not sure if it will be tomorrow or the next day but we are off to NB.

Hugh's dad came out of surgery last Monday and was doing well. His brother was just there to see him and returned yesterday. His brother called us tonight to tell us that his father's pre-surgery infection (which was treated and had cleared up) has come back and he isn't doing so well now. :(

I pray that it's all worry for noting but we aren't going to take any chances. Better to go .....

[hummingbird521]

Your honeymoon looked fabulous. So sorry to hear about Hugh's father. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[MOB Karen]

My thoughts and prayers are with you as well!!! :grinhappy:

[Kacie_bride]

Welcome back! It everything looked wonderful and your honeymoon sounded great!

[AngelinLove]

I too will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

[LaceyinPgh]

It was a beautiful wedding and honeymoon, Elizabeth. Congratulations on pulling it all off!

[mariaandmanish]

What beautiful pictures! I love that tradition! I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful and romantic honeymoon. I will keep Hugh's father in my thoughts. Congrats, again!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Forgot to post pics of the cake & our wedding program.

Our friend baked the cake (creamsicle with cointreau infused orange curd in between the layers) & Hugh helped make the butterfly decorations. My friend added the fondant and then she brought it over to us partially decorated. I rearranged & added the decorations.

Here are some pics taken the night before the wedding. We put two butterflies onto wires and put them into the cake just before it was displayed.

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/WeddingCake.jpg

Note - the empty cointreu glass beside me? LOL That was all I consumed before my 7:30 pm wedding too. Nummies!

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/WeddingCake1.jpg

[JennF]

I love your hotel picture tradition. Every couple needs something like that. Something that makes them feel happy / silly. And you're right. They do make for great pictures! It's all about the smiles. You both look amazing. :)

Oh, and because I don't think I got the chance to say it before...

Congratulations!

[ikkin510]

Kinda off topic, kinda not....I never did ask how things went with the music at your wedding. I know you were worried about it!

[rainbowtreat]

I love your Pictures, your honemoons sounded and looked so awsome. Loved the cake. And your banner and cards, you did just a good job. Every thing looks so good. Congrats.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Kinda off topic, kinda not....I never did ask how things went with the music at your wedding. I know you were worried about it!

She sang well but she only did two of the three songs. We played a recording of the third. No worries now :)

[SerendipityCrafts]

Not sure if it will be tomorrow or the next day but we are off to NB.

Hugh's dad came out of surgery last Monday and was doing well. His brother was just there to see him and returned yesterday. His brother called us tonight to tell us that his father's pre-surgery infection (which was treated and had cleared up) has come back and he isn't doing so well now. :(

I pray that it's all worry for noting but we aren't going to take any chances. Better to go .....

We left for NB on Tuesday, drove 12 hours but didn't make it in time to visit on Tuesday. We went to the hospital to visit Hugh's dad on Wed. only to find out that he was being released the next day (TG!). He's minus a kidney and a gallbladder but there is no more infection and he's on the road to recovery.

It was good for Hugh to have been able to follow him home and have a chance to spend the Friday helping him and Mom settle in. :)

[hummingbird521]

Glad to hear that Hugh's father came out of surgery well and is doing better.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I am so excited. I just ordered a little mini me and mini Hugh cake topper, for Christmas! They are just too cute & soooooooooo detailed! Yeah yeah I know I don't need a cake topper now that I am married but I will put them on display in my curio cabinet.

This woman I found, makes these little guys to look just like the bride and groom, out of polymer clay. They can be used for a cake topper and then put on display after the wedding. I can't wait to see what she comes up with for DH & I.


Check out her gallery - she has guys in pin striped suits, does the lacing on the back of wedding dresses. I was really impressed with the guy in the kilt -
http://www.nicolewong.com/Gallery.html


http://www.nicolewong.com/Gallery_files/IMG_3396.jpg

[ladymelissa]

That is cute! Is that what yours will look like?

[SerendipityCrafts]

That is cute! Is that what yours will look like?

Something like that .... except it will be a version of mini me & mini Hugh. I sent the artist her pics of what we wore, the decorations and of my flowers. I have even asked her to put a tiny little butterfly on my bouquet :)

LOL I am just way too excited. DH and I won't be having any more kids so maybe we can just name these two and pretend LOL

They are all done individually to suit each bride and groom. No two are alike. I can't wait to see!

[ladymelissa]

You'll have to post a pic of yours when you get it!

[BriansBride07]

Those are to cute. I just love that idea. can't wait to see the end result

[SerendipityCrafts]

Nicole just sent me a pic of mini-me and mini-hugh! I think she did a super job!!!!!!!!!

What do you think? Do they look like us?

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/ElizabethandHughWedding2.jpg

[WhiskeyGirl]

Those are great Elizabeth!!! SO cute!! :D

[Jacklynn]

Those are awesome! I think I saw a lady who had a link to the site in her sig around here somewhere... I went there the other day from a post that she had made.

I love them, I would get them for my cake topper but I was unsure of the weight of them

[SerendipityCrafts]

Those are awesome! I think I saw a lady who had a link to the site in her sig around here somewhere... I went there the other day from a post that she had made.

I love them, I would get them for my cake topper but I was unsure of the weight of themI found her on another board, immediately fell in love with her little characters and placed the order. Of course then, I had to tell her about this place :)

I don't know how much they weigh because they have to baked and shipped to me, but I will weigh them when they get here and let you know. I can't wait .... they are a little Christmas present to myself.

[ikkin510]

I love them Elizabeth! They are so cute. I may have to check that out!

[MOB Karen]

Just adorable!!! She did a great job!!! I love them!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

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My boss has made it possible for me to work at home today so that I can also paint. It's a mess of wires, computers and phones but if this works out, I may be able to do it more often. Wish me luck!

My home computer is on the desk. My own telephone is on the table.
I am hooked to the office via the laptop and I have an IP phone in behind the lap top so that I can receive business calls. With that said, the phone doesn't seem to be working right yet, so I have transferred all my calls to my coworker. LOL I wonder how long it will take for him to catch on.

[SaralovesMike]

Working from home and transferring calls to a co-worker. I had to laugh at that one! I think that's called delegating right? lol

Your mini's are so cute! She did a really good job!
I have to check that out myself, perhaps a Christmas idea for my FH.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Working from home and transferring calls to a co-worker.Only until we can figure out how to get the IP phone working. Then, it's back to being the voice of the company :(

LOL wonder if I can let the calls go to voice mail if I want to take a bath :)

[SaralovesMike]

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LOL wonder if I can let the calls go to voice mail if I want to take a bath :)[/quote]

Sure! You are just um on another call...:winktongue:

[WhiskeyGirl]

Ohhhh!!! Working from home...sounds delightful!! Hopefully you don't get your phone working TOO SOON!! lol ;)

[ladymelissa]

Your mini me figures are so cute. She did a great job!

Working from home is great! I hope you can do that more often!

[SerendipityCrafts]

It's snowing .... argh!

Freezing rain & high winds, on Friday night resulted in a loss of cable (tv & internet) for almost 24 hours. I guess we should count ourself lucky as the people across the street (see pic) lost their power for almost as long!

Anyhow .... here are some big fluffy snowflakes for those of you that don't see em. By January, the snow should be piled nice and high ... grrr!

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/Snow1.jpg

I have no plans to go out anyhow .... still painting with no end in sight! This is what my dining room table looks like. LOL I can't remember the last time we actually ate at the table. Note the dying plant at the back of the table :(

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Hey mods - would it be possible to move this thread to "After Wedding Journals" now??

[WhiskeyGirl]

Hmmm you don't have nearly the amount of snow we have. Lol

And I don't see why I couldn't move your thread, it's not deleting it, it's just moving it to a more appropriate place. Will do Elizabeth.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Thanks Shawna!

Not to worry ... I wasn't asking for your snow. Keep it please! We can both keep a journal of snow pics to see who ends up with more. LOL

[WhiskeyGirl]

There ya go Elizabeth. As I was looking through your journal I realized it's more of an after wedding journal anyhow so I had no problems moving it.

Yeah if I could, I'd pack all the snow in boxes and send it to you. It's snowing again this morning. :(

[SerendipityCrafts]

There ya go Elizabeth. As I was looking through your journal I realized it's more of an after wedding journal anyhow so I had no problems moving it.

Thanks Shawna. You are the best :)

Yeah if I could, I'd pack all the snow in boxes and send it to you.

Nah .... I wouldn't hear of it :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

Thanks Shawna. You are the best :)

Thanks I know!! lol

Nah .... I wouldn't hear of it :)

But couldn't I at least try??!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

But couldn't I at least try??!!

No, No - I wouldn't want you to go to the bother; what with your "condition" and all :) :) :) You just stay inside and be a good "hostess" to that/those little wee one(s).

[WhiskeyGirl]

No, No - I wouldn't want you to go to the bother; what with your "condition" and all :) :) :) You just stay inside and be a good "hostess" to that/those little wee one(s).

Lol but I could ask my dear hubby to do it! ;)

[SerendipityCrafts]

Lol but I could ask my dear hubby to do it! ;)

Nahhhhhh .... he should stay at home to wait on Momma hand and foot and to make sure that she has everything that her little heart desires.

(You really don't want me to get any work done today do you? LOL :) )

[WhiskeyGirl]

Nahhhhhh .... he should stay at home to wait on Momma hand and foot and to make sure that she has everything that her little heart desires.

(You really don't want me to get any work done today do you? LOL :) )

Perhaps!! :D

Ok I'll leave you be, but mostly cause I'm gonna go take a shower. Lol. Happy working this afternoon.

[SerendipityCrafts]

cause I'm gonna go take a shower. Lol. Happy working this afternoon.

Perhaps a loooooooooong liesurely bath is in order and you should call on the Mr. to wash your back :)

Have a good one!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Perhaps a loooooooooong liesurely bath is in order and you should call on the Mr. to wash your back :)

Have a good one!

Lol but then that means a lukewarm bath and I love HOT baths!! lol. so I'll go for a shower, that way I won't be boiling the baby! lol

[SerendipityCrafts]

Whoa what a weekend it has been. No different from any other weekend since we got back from our honeymoon really. All I do is paint, paint, paint! Hugh has been roped into helping as well. He's not quite as quick as I am (yet) but he's been a big help!

I hated to do it but we had to post a message on our website saying that we couldn't take any more holiday orders. As it is now, I hope we can finish up soon so that we can decorate.

Then again, we might just skip the decorating thing this year because Hugh and I are checking into last minute, all inclusive vacation deals to somewhere warm. My mother asked what we were doing for Christmas because my brother asked her. I figured she asked because she didn't want to accept any offer, just in case we were going to visit with her. So ....... DH and I talked it over and then talked with her and wherever we end up, my mother will be joining us. Should be interesting. :)

Mom has just turned 80 and she's not into beach sitting or lounging by the pool bar so we figured that if we found a deal to go to Mexico then at least we could do some sight seeing as well. Wish us luck!

We have been to Cuba and unless we got an all inclusive near to Havana, I don't think there is much to do besides the pool bar & the beach. I don't think she will be horse back riding or snorkeling. Has anyone been to the Dominican Republic? Is there anything interesting to do there?

[Jenn060306]

I've been to the dominican. It's very nice. My parents just left this morning for the mayan riviara in Mexico. They've gone back a couple times now because it is so great. They did the snorkling and there is a really neat lazy river type thing, plus all the ruins. They said their trip was $2200 CDN round trip at an all inclusive resort.

I hope you have a wonderful time! Good luck picking, it's definatly hard to choose!

[ladymelissa]

Congrats, it really sounds like your plate business is taking off. Is there any way you would think of hiring other painters so you could continue to fill more orders in the future?

A Christmas vacation sounds so fun! Good luck with that, I have never been to the Dominican Republic, try looking it up on the web or contact a travel agent and see what there is to do. I thought many all inclusive resorts had lots to do and I have also heard many good things about the Mayan ruins in Mexico. Does she enjoy fishing, sailing or snorkeling?

[SerendipityCrafts]

I hope you have a wonderful time! Good luck picking, it's definatly hard to choose!

Sounds like Mexico might be just the place to satisfy my mom & us too. The last minute deals for Christmas should be published this week. We just need luck in finding something affordable LOL

[SerendipityCrafts]

Congrats, it really sounds like your plate business is taking off. Is there any way you would think of hiring other painters so you could continue to fill more orders in the future?

A Christmas vacation sounds so fun! Good luck with that, I have never been to the Dominican Republic, try looking it up on the web or contact a travel agent and see what there is to do. I thought many all inclusive resorts had lots to do and I have also heard many good things about the Mayan ruins in Mexico. Does she enjoy fishing, sailing or snorkeling?

She's 80 LOL Oh I am sure she would give her right arm to go golfing but I don't think she's physically able to do it any longer (she has had shoulder surgery). She's not into sitting on the beach, lounging by the pool or shopping till you drop, so we have to find someplace that has historical areas to explore.

As far as the business goes, that's a hard one because most every order that we get is a custom order and of course, everyone needs it yesterday. :) Maybe I can find someone who could enter the orders, pack the stuff, enter electronic shipping info & then follow up with the tracking of the shipments. It's amazing how much time that this can take up.

DH and I have talked it through and we feel that we can take a bit of a risk. We are aiming to get through this season in one piece, and then I am going to talk to my boss in the New Year about working part time. If I can spend just a day or two more running the business, it would be a great help.

[Jacklynn]

I've been to the dominican. It's very nice. My parents just left this morning for the mayan riviara in Mexico. They've gone back a couple times now because it is so great. They did the snorkling and there is a really neat lazy river type thing, plus all the ruins. They said their trip was $2200 CDN round trip at an all inclusive resort.

I hope you have a wonderful time! Good luck picking, it's definatly hard to choose!


we are going to the Mayan Riveria on our honeymoon :)

[ladymelissa]

As far as the business goes, that's a hard one because most every order that we get is a custom order and of course, everyone needs it yesterday. :) Maybe I can find someone who could enter the orders, pack the stuff, enter electronic shipping info & then follow up with the tracking of the shipments. It's amazing how much time that this can take up.

DH and I have talked it through and we feel that we can take a bit of a risk. We are aiming to get through this season in one piece, and then I am going to talk to my boss in the New Year about working part time. If I can spend just a day or two more running the business, it would be a great help.
I wish you the best at whatever you decide. :)

[SerendipityCrafts]

Just f-in Wonderful!

DH just got a call from a provincial gov. It would seem that his ex has contacted them about her "spousal support".

In their separation agreement he agreed to pay the mortgage on the house until -

1. she got married or 2. an another adult moved into the house or 3. for 10 years.

She recently sold the house in June 06 and moved in with her parents. She told him she was getting married in July 06. As such, because there was no mortgage to make payments on, he stopped paying the spousal support. He continued and still continues to pay child support.

He let her have everything ... the car, the house (with no claim to splitting profits of it, if it was sold) and the contents of the house. He got only his clothes and a few personal effects. She didn't even give him his **** tools!

She emailed him in August (right before our wedding of course) to say that she didn't get married and that support should continue. We ignored her.

No details yet, but I guess the gov. agrees with her because they left a VM for DH at work. He can't call them back for details because he doesn't have a "long distance" code for the phone! grrrrrrrrrr

There goes our f-in holiday.

[Jenn060306]

OMG that totally sucks!
Hopefully they will understand the situation a bit clearer when Hugh gets a chance to call them back.
I'm sorry this has ruined you're holiday plans. I'm sure you guys will have a wonderful time together anyways!

[hummingbird521]

Geez she is a real case. I don't see how he should continue paying for a house she no longer owns. And as for the spousal support how long has it been now? I am sorry this has ruined your plans for the holiday. Hang in there, what goes around comes around as they say. Wishing you both the best.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Hopefully they will understand the situation a bit clearer when Hugh gets a chance to call them back.

I am not holding my breath. Have you never had a chance to go up against the government?

And as for the spousal support how long has it been now?

Just under 6 years.

He wanted to pay the mortgage so that his kids would be guaranteed a place to live. Now they have both moved out of the house (college and university) and the house is sold.

As you can see, I haven't calmed down any. I am so livid I can't think straight. Why does she need support? She works full time. She has the proceeds from the sale of the house. She has the car. She is not paying rent. WTF - does she want him to pay for her wedding too?

[hummingbird521]

WTF - does she want him to pay for her wedding too?

If it got rid of her and all the payments Hugh would probably be more than happy to pay for her wedding. He!! he would probably help find her a new hubby with his blessings.

[SerendipityCrafts]

If it got rid of her and all the payments Hugh would probably be more than happy to pay for her wedding. He!! he would probably help find her a new hubby with his blessings.

Oh her next doormat is already lined up. I wonder how long she will be able to push this new one around before he walks out. They are going to be married in Mar. 2007. I want to paint them ONE very very special signature platter but DH doesn't think it would be a very good idea.

The ironic twist ... the guy she is marrying shares the same name as my ex.

[ladymelissa]

I am not holding my breath. Have you never had a chance to go up against the government?

That is exactly what courts and settlements are for. She may have put some sort of spin on the situation when she made the complaint. Hugh should reread the divorce settlement and if it really is exactly as you say it is, then all he has to do is show the government that. As a last resort contact the lawyer who handled the divorce and let them explain it to the government agency. Don't get yourself too upset yet. :hug:

[Jenn060306]

I am not holding my breath. Have you never had a chance to go up against the government?

No... good point. Good Luck!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Don't get yourself too upset yet. :hug:

True enough .... it will be better to wait until I know exactly what I have to get upset about LOL

*WARNING - the words I am about to write should be taken with a grain of salt but also contain an element of truth & bitter sarcasm*

Word of advice to all those ladies who have only been married once - If you ever even day dream about getting a divorce stop yourself! Agree to dissagree, agree to live separate lives, smother him in his sleep with a pillow, ruin him financially, have an affair if you have to but never ever ever get divorced!!!!

[countrygirl]

Hey Elizabeth, that is really a bummer. I can't see how he should owe her any money if she sold the house. What a b----!!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Hey Elizabeth, that is really a bummer. I can't see how he should owe her any money if she sold the house. What a b----!!!!

I am just hoping that her lawyer didn't find some sort of loophole or ommission in the agreement. It's so not fair ... DH is such a stand up good guy who has never shirked his responsibilities. He gave her everything and it still isn't enough. She has to have his blood too!

We were just seeing a little light at the end of that long long financial tunnel & we wanted to reward ourselves a bit by blowing some $$$ on the Christmas vacation. We can't possibly spend the money now .... just in case we have to pay more lawyer fees, have to pay retroactive spousal etc.

[lea m]

What is it with ex's???? There always such b*tches!!! I have repeatedly asked Joe NOT to ever break it off with me as i do not want to become one of them!!!!!! I cant believe how low some people will stoop!!! I really hope things work out and you get your holiday!!! You deserve it!!!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

What is it with ex's???? There always such b*tches!!! I have repeatedly asked Joe NOT to ever break it off with me as i do not want to become one of them!!!!!!

I'm an ex and I don't think I am that bad at all. BTW - I am proud to be a b.i.t.c.h. (babe in total control of herself) :)

[lea m]

I'm an ex and I don't think I am that bad at all. BTW - I am proud to be a b.i.t.c.h. (babe in total control of herself) :)

Well, i guess there are exceptions! :bbwink:

[SerendipityCrafts]

Of course there are :) Still, you would have to ask my ex to be sure LOL

[Valmai]

I dont see who he should still have to pay if the house is sold - did she keep the money from it? Why the hell does she want him to support her anyways? i'd not want someone elses husband to be able to say that he provides for me?? Over here the house is normally claled tha 'family home' once thats gone then so are the payments - but i suppose all places are different - i know ur both obviously worried but try to keep calm until uve at least checked it out with lawyers etc. Good luck with it xxx
PS im a nice ex too - i have no contact whatsoever with him munless its thru my solicitor! lol

[SerendipityCrafts]

Well good news maybe. DH talked to the lady at the court. It would seem that in typing or transposing the application for the court, the wording was transposed. Instead of reading that the monies DH paid are to be paid for the mortgage (as stated in their sep. agreement) it somehow changed to the monies were to be paid for spousal support.

Wonders of all wonders - the woman at the courthouse agreed with him! She is not going to do anything with this application until she has talked to the people in her legal department. She feels that this can be cleared up without fuss or worry but just in case, she told DH to seek a separate legal opinion but not to worry about it needing to be done right now. After the new year is what she suggested.

[Goin2thechapel]

Well good news maybe. DH talked to the lady at the court. It would seem that in typing or transposing the application for the court, the wording was transposed. Instead of reading that the monies DH paid are to be paid for the mortgage (as stated in their sep. agreement) it somehow changed to the monies were to be paid for spousal support.

Wonders of all wonders - the woman at the courthouse agreed with him! She is not going to do anything with this application until she has talked to the people in her legal department. She feels that this can be cleared up without fuss or worry but just in case, she told DH to seek a separate legal opinion but not to worry about it needing to be done right now. After the new year is what she suggested.
I totally disagree with spousal support...I know a couple that refuses to get married (Together 6 years now) because she'll loose her spousal support..That's total BS to me!!!

[hummingbird521]

I totally disagree with spousal support...I know a couple that refuses to get married (Together 6 years now) because she'll loose her spousal support..That's total BS to me!!!

I agree wholeheartedly. I don't see any reason for this to be paid. She can work like the rest of us. In my opinion spousal support is for the lazy, good for nothings out there.

Elizabeth, is it possible now for you guys to still have a christmas like you had planned?

[SerendipityCrafts]

I agree wholeheartedly. I don't see any reason for this to be paid. She can work like the rest of us. In my opinion spousal support is for the lazy, good for nothings out there.

Elizabeth, is it possible now for you guys to still have a christmas like you had planned?

That's just the thing! She told us she was getting married in July, then in the fall, and now we find out that it's going to be in March of 07. She works FT. She has the proceeds from the house and the last we heard she was living with her parents now that the house was sold and the kids are gone. I can't believe 1. that she thinks she should be entitled to DH's money or 2. that her new sap is letting her live off her ex. What kind of man is he?

I don't know about the vacation any longer. We are still a bit nervous about spending the money.

To make matters worse ... things just keep getting more complicated. My son says that he is coming our way to spend Christmas at his aunt's with his dad. I have no idea if my daughter will go too because the last I heard she wanted to be with her BF. My son wants to visit with us after Christmas.

Meanwhile, DH's daughter wants to come visit with us after Christmas before she has to go back to school. Oh yes, and DH's parents want us to visit them in Toronto at his brother's place. Does any one of these people realize that given that there is a minimum driving time of 5 hours to the closest location, we still can't in all places at one time?

[hummingbird521]

2. that her new sap is letting her live off her ex. What kind of man is he?

I don't know about the vacation any longer. We are still a bit nervous about spending the money.

To make matters worse ... things just keep getting more complicated. My son says that he is coming our way to spend Christmas at his aunt's with his dad. I have no idea if my daughter will go too because the last I heard she wanted to be with her BF. My son wants to visit with us after Christmas.

Meanwhile, DH's daughter wants to come visit with us after Christmas before she has to go back to school. Oh yes, and DH's parents want us to visit them in Toronto at his brother's place. Does any one of these people realize that given that there is a minimum driving time of 5 hours to the closest location, we still can't in all places at one time?

Obviously he isn't much of a man at all IMO. Most men would want their fiances to fend and learn how to take care of themselves.

I too would be nervous about the vacation and spending the money, you wouldn't want to say later on "if we only had not done that................"

Is it possible to tell the kids and the other family members that "this is where we will be during the holidays' and we would love to see everyone and everyone is more than welcome to come here"?

[SerendipityCrafts]

Is it possible to tell the kids and the other family members that "this is where we will be during the holidays' and we would love to see everyone and everyone is more than welcome to come here"?

Initally that is what they all said to us LOL That's when we said f-it we will go away.

Talk about a putting salt into the wound. I just got my Visit Scotland newsletter today. It's not a hot beach but I have always wanted to go to Scotland for New Years & go "first footing" with my cousin.

Spend your first night in the Jurys Inn Hotel in Glasgow or the Apex European Hotel in Edinburgh, then select your own accommodations for the next 2 or more nights in Discover B&Bs located throughout the country. You have the option to upgrade to an automatic car and private bath B&Bs or of course you may choose to stay a longer time. The Air-inclusive package is priced from $599

[ladymelissa]

Oh Scotland sounds amazing!

If the clerk at the court admits to making a mistake I don't forsee too many problems that would require large amounts of money. I don't really understand why you would need a lawyer, if it was a simple typing error.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Oh Scotland sounds amazing!

If the clerk at the court admits to making a mistake I don't forsee too many problems that would require large amounts of money. I don't really understand why you would need a lawyer, if it was a simple typing error.

She has to consult with the legal dept. We don't know who made the error but it does differ from the agreement. I dunno ......... just being a nervous Nelly perhaps. Might be too good to be true?

[countrygirl]

Obviously he isn't much of a man at all IMO. Most men would want their fiances to fend and learn how to take care of themselves.



The prob w that is you never know what she has told him. You all anyone knows, she could have told him that Hugh jipped her out of alot of money or something. People like to make up stories, I tell ya!!

I have cleared up alot that Josh's x's fiance has been told by her.

[ladymelissa]

Yeah, now that I think about it, I guess it could get a little messy if the final, notarized decree said 'spousal support' and Hugh signed it. Then he has to prove that the previous draft is really the correct information, so then it comes down to a he said, she said situation. But if the clerk will come forward and say that she messed it up then she is the tie breaker, and problem may be solved easily. I really hope the latter case is what happens.

Scotland does sound a little cheaper than a Mexican resort with air fare and everything.

[SerendipityCrafts]

DH went out without me! I had to stay home and paint. Ok it's not his fault .... company Christmas party and spouses/significant others are not invited (never have been) :(

mmmmmm I love it when he wears a suit!

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/Hugh.jpg

[hummingbird521]

Hugh looks very handsome in his suit. I have never heard of company parties that the spouse is not invited.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Hugh looks very handsome in his suit. I have never heard of company parties that the spouse is not invited.

Thanks! I think so too of course but then again, I am highly biased.

The co's stand is that everyone is more themselves & enjoys themselves more without their spouse but if you ask me, it's just because they are 1. cheap or 2. trying to avoid an incident (something happened years ago between one man's wife and and an employee - or so the rumour goes).

To be fair, they do put on a "family day" in the spring but I have never been able to go (it's always the same weekend as one of our craft shows.

[MOB Karen]

Hugh cleans up really nicely, Elizabeth!!! :smile: I have also never heard of a company Christmas party not inviting the spouses. Very strange. :purplex:

[SerendipityCrafts]

Hugh cleans up really nicely, Elizabeth!!! :smile:

That is his wedding suit. No fair - he gets to wear his suit over and over again but I haven't had the chance to wear my dress again.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I am sooooooooooooooooooooo frickin excited!!!!!!! We decided to go for it and so, we are going to be in Cuba for Christmas!!!!

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[Jenn060306]

Ohhhhh sounds wonderful!
I hope you guys have tons of fun and take lots of pictures! I need something to live vicariously through! lol!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Ummmmm now to tell the inlaws and the kids ..... LOL funny, I am not so discouraged with all the orders still left to paint. I have a new found energy! This time next week, I will be sitting on a beach .... uno cervasa pour favor (sp!)

[hummingbird521]

How exciting Elizabeth. I am so happy for the both of you. What fun and a relaxing time you will have. I am sure the family will understand. Sounds as if most of them have made their plans anyway.

[MOB Karen]

Wow!! Cuba!! How exciting!! I hope you have a wonderful time!! Take lots of pics!! :)

[SerendipityCrafts]

Take lots of pics!! :)

I plan on it!!!!!! Trying to figure out if I shouldn't get a larger card now LOL

[ladymelissa]

This is very exciting news! How many pics does your current card hold?

[brewsells]

I sure am glad you decided to take a trip afterall.. It will be so much fun!! Can't wait to hear/see all about it!

[SerendipityCrafts]

This is very exciting news! How many pics does your current card hold?

oh about 400 at 2mp! LOL

I sure am glad you decided to take a trip afterall..

Yeah we decided we were tired, tired, tired and we needed a good rest! We worked bloody hard for the money so .... We only live once, we can't take it with us anyhow, & troubles don't go away! We will just have to worry about everything when we get back!

[Valmai]

Oh That sounds wonderful! You go and enjoy yourselves and take a well deserved break!!! xxxx

[SerendipityCrafts]

I am DONE!!!!!!!!!!!! The last plate has been painted and my customer has just picked it up. :) Phewwwww & Whoooooooosh!

Of course, it's near impossible to predict how busy (or not) we will be but I can't believe what a wild ride we had this season. It's a good thing that we aren't staying at home because I would only be able to start the decorating & baking as of tonight.

DH has taken his daughter (she's visiting until Sat.) to the movies and so, I have the apt., the tv, and the computers to myself! LOL funny but all I want to do is lie down and take a nap :)

My daughter called the other night. She wants to visit the first week in January. If my son doesn't have any hockey tournaments or games, he will be coming too. She is spending this Christmas at her BF's mom's place, because she has to work the day before and the day after. Her Dad and his GF are coming my way for Christmas to spend it with his family here.

Anyhow ..... I guess my daughter noticed differences between how his mother celebrates the holidays (or doesn't as seems to be the case) and how I do it so, she so she commented it. She mentioned my home made cookies, the fully decorated tree, the music (that she can't stand but now can't live without), the Christmas crackers, the Christmas breakfasts and the good china, crystal and silverware set out on a decorated table for Christmas dinner. All these things and more are part of my standard Christmas.

I have always stressed myself out making Christmas special for my family and some years I wondered if it really worth it at all. I remember holidays when my kids would complain about eating turkey instead of hot dogs, when cookies were scarfed down seemingly without being tasted, when they argued with each other and fussed all the way through the holiday or when I could see their obvious dissappointment over their gifts received. Since I don't get see them every Christmas any longer, I have also wondered if they missed my "style" of Christmas when they are not with me.

Without knowing it, my daughter gave me the best gift (and without spending a dime!) I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know that she did notice all those things after all. Awwww!

My mother is right. Moms aren't appreciated until their children are old enough to know and see all there is to appreciate about their Mom!

[mariaandmanish]

That's so great, Elizabeth, that she showed you in such a simple way how much you're way of doing things has meant to her for so long! It's such a wonderful feeling when someone tells you something in passing without realizing how much it means to you. Makes it mean soo very much more!

[brewsells]

Glad to hear you have finally gotten all your plates finished. It sounds like you were pretty busy this season, which is awesome.

I bet it is wonderful for your daughter to say those things to you. I know there are things my Mom did when I was a child, that I never appreciated until I was an adult and had kids of my own. And now that I have children, I see the same things in them that you saw in yours. In the end, it is all worth it to give the tradition, as they will use some of them as they get older, and incorperate their own. Things will be passed down for generations that you did. How cool is that?

[BriansBride07]

Congrats on getting all the plates done. Until next time LOL

AWWWW..... How sweet is that, that your daughter misses your little traditions that you have done for years. I'm sure your heart is swelling with pride as it should be.

I know what you mean in a way with my children yet they are not on their own. They do enjoy some of the traditions that I used to do as a child. Even though my son turned 13 this year. He was still willing to get into the kitchen with mom and make some homemade cookies and decorate them. (Even after his friend told him that cooking was for girls) Well I wanted to grab the phone and tell his little friend off, that some of the best cooks are men but I refrained myself. Also 1 year my mom's sister wanted to use paper plates for Christmas dinner and I lost it I was like "This is not some summer picnic and we are using my mom's china from the hutch" I am doing the dishes and that is that lol.. Ok sorry total hijack there I didn't mean it.

[ladymelissa]

What your DD said is so wonderful!

I am glad all your plates are done, now relax and have a fabulous holiday in sunny Cuba. Stay safe and take care. :)

[hummingbird521]

Ohh Elizabeth I know just how you feel with the comment your DD made. The other night my daughter forwarded a reply email to me about the christmas stuff. In it it asked what her fav thing about christmas was and her response (and she's 16) was "spending time with my family and all the laughter we share". This made my day and made christmas that much more special to me.

so glad you can rest now. enjoy your vacation.

[Jenn060306]

Hurray! you're Done!
That's awesome!

I hope you have a wonderful time on your holiday! And a fantastic visit with your daughter and hopefully son too!

[MOB Karen]

http://simply-baby.net/forum/images/smilies/santa21.gif That was so sweet of your daughter to tell you that. I love traditions too! Congrats on getting everything done before your holiday! Have a great time in Cuba!! Merry Christmas, Elizabeth!!!

[ladymelissa]

Welcome back! Any pics of the vacation yet? I want to hear all about it!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Oh .... I didn't even think to post them here (duh!). Instead, I added to my pre-going away posting - http://forums.onewed.com/showthread.php?t=5954

[SerendipityCrafts]

Off to see the kids tonight. We really wanted them to come to see us but 1. the ex said he "didn't feel like" driving them to the train and 2. DD has to work tonight and Sunday afternoon.

Plan B - We thought it might be different to take the kids to a hotel with a pool or take them someplace other than Grandma's (since we have just spent a week plus with her anyhow) but Mom phoned today to tell me that something is wrong with her leg and that she has been ordered to bed for 48 hours.

So ........ looks like we are off to pick up the kids, go to Grandma's and take care of her for the weekend or until she gets the homecare into the house that she is trying to arrange today.

The good news is that we will be celebrating Christmas with my kids. Maybe we can bring in some ever so traditional take out food and make it somehow festive LOL

On a sad note - Mom was speaking to her sister today and apparently my cousin has been brought into the hospital. He has had a tracheotomy. I was really hoping that he would be able to spend his last days at home.

[BriansBride07]

Have fun this weekend with your kids. Sorry to hear about your mom's leg and your cousing having to go into the hospital for his last few days.

[NicksBride]

aww I am sorry to hear about your family members, I wish them well!

[WhiskeyGirl]

HAve fun hanging with the kids and having Christmas, hopefully that box of take out brings the holiday season righ tback to you! :wink:

I'm sorry to hear that your cousin must go into the hospital for his final days, it really is too bad but at least they can keep him comfortable. When my aunt was ailing,that was the most important thing for us, was that she was in no pain and comfortable. He and your family are in my thoughts.

Also sorry to hear your moms leg is bugging her. I hope it's not similar to what my Granny went through. (blood clot near her knee) but she pulled through it and your mom is a tough cookie and will do the same. Maybe it's karmic retribution for stealing the towel...jk!! :D

[hummingbird521]

Have a great time with the kids this weekend and enjoy a belated holiday. You can always buy a precooked ham or something from the stores with all the trimmings. But then again take out pizza would be good with them probably. Sorry to hear about your mothers leg. Hope it's better real soon.

Sorry as well about your cousin and the trach. He will be resting comfortably in the hospital without much pain. Thoughts and prayers going your way.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Sorry to hear about your mothers leg. Hope it's better real soon.

Leave it to my worry wart hubby to say "Oh I hope it isn't because of anything we did in Cuba".

Great ... now I am feeling like she may have over did it.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Leave it to my worry wart hubby to say "Oh I hope it isn't because of anything we did in Cuba".

Great ... now I am feeling like she may have over did it.

Oh I'm sure it has nothing to do with that!! She is a spry old towel theif and I'm sure she'll rise again to steal more towels soon! lol

[ladymelissa]

I am so sorry to hear about your cousin, you are in my thoughts.

I hope your mom's leg gets better soon. Have fun with your Christmas celebrations.

She is a spry old towel theif and I'm sure she'll rise again to steal more towels soon! lol
LOL!!!

[Jenn060306]

I'm sorry to hear you're cousin isn't doing well. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you mom get's better soon!
Best Wishes!

[ikkin510]

Enjoy Christmas with the kids hon!!!

[janeandreawong]

I am so sorry about your cousin and your mom. Be sure I'll include them in my prayers.. By the way, I just finished reading your thread, I love the pix!




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[SerendipityCrafts]

Christmas at Grandma's

Teenage boys .... either they won't smile at all or they have to make a funny face! That's ok, Hugh told him that if he didn't cooperate, Hugh would work his photoshop magic .... LOL can't wait to see what DH comes up with.

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[hummingbird521]

Great pics Elizabeth. No denying your two children. they both look so much like you. Heehe. they have your smile.

[BriansBride07]

Great pic's I have to agree with Tersia there is no denying that they are your children. Looks like you had a great time.

[SerendipityCrafts]

LOL .... so when we tell someone to smile "nice", they really should or this is what could happen.

[Jenn060306]

LOL! That is some cute photoshoping!
You guys look great! Happy little family! :whoohoo:

[ladymelissa]

Great pics! Hugh is awesome at photo shop, I love the goofy face. LOL

[WhiskeyGirl]

The pictures of you and your kids are so nice. What a beautiful family you have!! Love the job Hugh did with photoshop..sometimes I think I need that program!! lol

[Kacie_bride]

Oh Elizabeth, I love the pictures!!!!! You have such a beautiful family!

[Valmai]

Glad you had a good 'Christmas' with ur kids lol great pics and i totally know where ur coming from about teenage kids when they have their pics taken, at least the threat seems to have worked!! xxx

[NicksBride]

Those pictures are great, you have wonderful children, they look excatly like you!! Very nice family.

[lea m]

What a lovely family you have! Great pics!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Thanks everyone but sssshhhh don't tell them that they look like me. They (and everyone who has seen their Dad) thinks they look like him. Justin got my nose and they both got my eyes.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I found out over the weekend that my ex is getting married and then a horrible thought occured to me .... please reassure me.

If by some miracle, his ignoramus twit bride-to-be figures out how to turn on a computer and if by some miracle should she find this place, please tell me that we will ban her!!!!?????

[Kacie_bride]

I found out over the weekend that my ex is getting married and then a horrible thought occured to me .... please reassure me.

If by some miracle, his ignoramus twit bride-to-be figures out how to turn on a computer and if by some miracle should she find this place, please tell me that we will ban her!!!!?????

I doubt she will come here and if she does just ignore her. If she starts any trouble you know the mods will ban her. It'll be okay. No worries.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I doubt she will come here and if she does just ignore her. If she starts any trouble you know the mods will ban her. It'll be okay. No worries.

LOL I was being facetious but honestly, I would be surprised if she did find this place. I hear she has trouble tying her shoelaces (just my sarcasm again).

If she does show ... you will know her because she will be marrying a man that she will claim she met at work but she was actually married to my nephew.

She will refer to my kids as "my kids" but then she will claim that step kids are the best kind to have because she won't ever have to change diapers and she will get to keep her good figure (gag!). The real reason she won't ever have her own kids is because my ex was fixed and it's not reversible after all this time.

[Kacie_bride]

LOL I was being facetious but honestly, I would be surprised if she did find this place. I hear she has trouble tying her shoelaces (just my sarcasm again).

If she does show ... you will know her because she will be marrying a man that she will claim she met at work but she was actually married to my nephew.

She will refer to my kids as "my kids" but then she will claim that step kids are the best kind to have because she won't ever have to change diapers and she will get to keep her good figure (gag!). The real reason she won't ever have her own kids is because my ex was fixed and it's not reversible after all this time.

Well then it's a good thing she doesn't have any of her own children out there. Some people really shouldn't have their own offspring. It's cruel to the rest of us.

[SerendipityCrafts]

OK I am so excited .... but DH is telling me not to get too hopeful (so I don't get disappointed once again) but I can't help but get excited.

K background. Post secondary education is free in Quebec - all there is to pay are some student fees, books and supplies. In that I am paying for most of my daughter's her college education (she is paying the rest), I would really like it if my DD would go to school here. BUT the problem so far has been that she wants to be near her BF.

Ok so I am stupid .... but I told her that if they could both find a course of study here that suited them (not necessarily the same one), then he could also move to Montreal with her, so as to take advantage of the low cost education. There would be rules of course - separate bedrooms, they both have to follow a full time course of study and they will be helping us around the house and with our business. A part time job is also a must.

Well .... freak me out, she is actually considering it! She's been asking questions and so has he. We found a super cabinet making course for him, and DD is interested in attending the same college that DH & I did. She wants to take graphic design just like we did :)

Cross your fingers .... I may be sorry, but I so miss having her around that I am willing to take him as well if I have to.

Of course if this is going to happen, DH and I will finally have a reason to look for a bigger place. Who knows maybe we will even get bold enough to buy again. LOL

Oh BTW - I know a teacher at the trade school and so, I was asking him about the courses. I must say that I am rather surprised at the low cost & the course lengths.

The cabinet making course is ONLY 55 weeks long ($200) and apparently the graduates are almost all placed afterwards with one of three aerospace companies (working on the cabinetry for private jets). There is a furniture renfinishing course of study as well for 38 weeks ($85). Graduates can then go on to complete an aprenticeship for 2-5 years and get government approved RED SEAL which makes them a Master of their trade. This makes them eligible to teach and lets them work anywhere in the country.

[BriansBride07]

Sounds great I will keep my fingers crossed for you that it all works out.

[SerendipityCrafts]

LOL was too excited about that last bit of news to mention my immediate excitement ....

My kids are coming by train tonight for the weekend! Actually they are coming to earn a few bucks by working for someone I know, but I will see them in the mornings & the evenings LOL Maybe we can catch a movie tomorrow night.

[WhiskeyGirl]

isn't that too exciting for words?! I hope that they decide to do it Elizabeth so that your daughter will be close to you agian!! My fingers are crossed for you Sweetie!!

[ladymelissa]

That is great news! I hope it works out for them! I wish college was more affordable here, the tuition prices are insane! For a regular state school, tuition alone is around $10,000 per semester and that does not include living expenses, fees or books! Private schools can run double or triple that and I won't even mention ivy league schools! LOL

Have a great weekend with your kids!

[NicksBride]

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Shannon just text messaged me .... they got onto the train without incident. :) :)

No calls from their Dad to say he missed the train. No calls to say the reservation wasn't found. Wow .... this has got to be a first.

The only glitch in the plan is that my coworker doesn't have enough work for the both of my kids. I can do one of 2 things ....

1. Let DD work one day & DS work the other
or
2. Let DS work both days because he asked about it first and made the arrangements with me. DD on the other hand, just called me last night to say she wanted to come. I could also have DD work with me & pa her (although not as much as my coworker is planning to pay the kid!) to do a **** load of filing and straightening up the stock around here.

Hugh's suggestion was that we pay either one of them to bake cookies!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I won't even mention ivy league schools! LOL

We do have our own Canadian versiona of an Ivy League Universities. The one in Montreal is called McGill.

The colleges are gov. subsidized but students do have to pay for University. If my DD was to live with us, was to choose to go to this University and was accepted .... the kicker is that the tuition would be next to nothing as compared to some community colleges in other parts of the country.

It's the foreign students that really get nailed to the wall. I do not know how they or their families can afford to send them abroad.

[ladymelissa]

The colleges are gov. subsidized but students do have to pay for University.
What is the difference bet. college and university? Here, those words are synonymous.

[hummingbird521]

Ohh Elizabeth I am so excited for you. I sincerely hope your daughter takes you and Hugh up on the offer and moves and goes to college close. How wonderful to be able to have her close again. Every mothers dream come true. I am sending good vibes your way. Enjoy your weekend with them.

[SerendipityCrafts]

What is the difference bet. college and university? Here, those words are synonymous.

College gets you a diploma (2-3 years normally). University gets you a bachelor degree, a masters degree or a doctorate. In many cases, a college diploma is all that is needed especially, if you are following a "career path". Sometimes, college is just a stepping stone to University.

Trade schools are normally a method to achieve a professional card in a trade.

I chose college. I graduated with a diploma in Visual Arts / Graphic Design. There are university graphics programs but to be honest, many college courses have better reputations the university equivalents and a degree is not needed to land a job. In this case, a portfolio is the most important thing.

[Valmai]

I really hope it works out with ur daughter and college, i know how difficult this is for you! We have the same difference between colleges and universities as you do, took me ages to understand how people could get degrees in a college on here lol
Have agreat weekened and whoever works where then im sure a good time will be had by all. xxx

[mariaandmanish]

I hope too that it works out with your DD and that you can be so much closer to her!! Have a great weekend with your children!!!!

[hummingbird521]

Well I know you must have had a great weekend. I hope it went well and all your dreams of daughter (at least this dream for now) will be coming true.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Well the weekend passed in a blur. It's already Tuesday for goodness sake ...

We drove DS downtown to work Sat. morning. We got got a call from DD on our way home .... she wanted to know when we would get back because she wanted to go shopping (I expected her to still be sleeping). Hugh opted out of our shopapalooooza (Hugh's word) adventure so we left him and hit the shops.

We went to Costco, a mega art supply store, an electronics store and a kitchen supply warehouse. DD came home with 2 pairs of jeans, everything she needs to start water colour painting (brushes, paint, water colour paper), & some body wash. I was surprised to find my son, at home watching a Bond movie. Turns out that they didn't have work for him because a machine broke down. I offered to pay him instead to organize my supply room and he refused so DD took over. She moved stuff, organized stuff and even cleaned so she got the money.

Sat night, we went out for dinner and saw "Happy Feet" after that. 3 so so thumbs up ... my son tolerated it.

Sunday started off a bit later. I tried my best to get some painting done but it was near impossible to get anything accomplished with the kids around LOL I finally gave up & the rest of the day was spent doing a few errands and exchanging one of the pair of jeans for another size.

DD tells me that her BF is very interested in the Montreal course. I hope this means that they are both seriously considering my offer. I am not going to mention it again for a few weeks.

No matter how hard we plan ahead, we got the kids to the train "just in time". If nothing else, I am stressing out so much that I have less time to think about them leaving again and so I don't get worked up.

Monday morning, I head into work only to find that our offices were robbed over the weekend. They stole my computer and a coworkers but it looks like they didn't have any time to get the other computers in our offices.

Thank goodness, we work off of a network and so I didn't lose any data. One blessing was that the phone didn't ring too too many times .... and I managed to get all my 2006 filing done (I absolutely hate filling!).

Up until now, we have had it pretty good as far as the weather was concerned but on Monday we had our first "real snow storm". About 7" fell and everything was covered in a blanket of white.

While at work, Hugh looked out his window and noticed that his coworker's car was covered and so DH had a little photoshop fun, at his coworkers expense. He emailed him this pic. The subject header was - I would rather be skiing (his coworker is a skiing nut) but I am stuck at the office.

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/FirstSnowfall.jpg

[mariaandmanish]

Glad that you had a good weekend with the kids and got them back to the train in time. Keeping my fingers crossed for the DD move!!!

That really stinks that your computer was stolen, but thankfully you didn't lose any data. That's always a huge relief!

I love the picture Hugh took!!! That's just too funny!!

[hummingbird521]

I am really glad you had a great weekend with the kids. Still got my fingers and toes crossed for you with DD moving. Sorry to hear about your offices and the computer. Gotta love the pic of the car. Too cute to not pull on him.

[ladymelissa]

Snow! I want some! We are having a really lame winter, it has been raining for days and now it is just freakin cold out, but of course dry not a single spec of snow! I hope I can get out skiing at least once. I love the pic!

I am glad you had a nice weekend.

That sucks your office was broken into and you didn't even get a day off out of it! LOL

[SerendipityCrafts]

That sucks your office was broken into and you didn't even get a day off out of it! LOL

Oh I know! The first thing that came to me when I saw the damaged door was - OMG we have had a robbery ... cool, we can't work. LOL

So it's -20C out there today. -20 degree Celsius = -4 degree Fahrenheit and this doesn't include the "wind chill factor.

I so don't want to go out of the house today. I am hoping my car won't start (but my boss will probably offer to pick me up! grrrrr)

[NicksBride]

WOW look at all that snow. Sorry about teh robbery that is scary... But you got wonderful fluffy snow. :)

[ladymelissa]

That is freakin COLD!!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

That is freakin COLD!!!

LOL no frickin kidding .... thank goodness we only get a handful of those days a year. Guess we can't complain too too much though .... since we have been spoiled up until now.

The temps are rising to a balmy -8C (17F) tomorrow and the sad thing is that we are actually looking forward to it LOL

Speaking of tomorrow .... that's it for me tonight. I have to get some shut eye.

[ladymelissa]

The temps are rising to a balmy -8C (17F) tomorrow and the sad thing is that we are actually looking forward to it LOL

Well put on your bikini and enjoy!

Goodnight!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I sprouted another few grey hairs this weekend. My son told me that he doesn't want to be a helicopter pilot any longer. He wants to be a Bailiff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I swear he's out to kill me prematurely. OMG - please tell me that he will change his mind once again.

DD reports that her BF was accepted into a contruction apprenticeship program in Ontario so, unless a miracle happens, I doubt that she will be moving in with us. :(

[hummingbird521]

Sorry to hear that you DD might not be moving in with you. I will keep my fingers crossed however.

[lea m]

Sorry for the change of subject but -20 degrees???? OMG how do you live?? lol i would certainly freeze and im not from what you'd call a warm place!!! lol sorry your DD might not be moving in with you!! I hope for you that she does!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Sorry for the change of subject but -20 degrees???? OMG how do you live?? lol i would certainly freeze and im not from what you'd call a warm place!!! lol sorry your DD might not be moving in with you!! I hope for you that she does!!

It's only like that for a handful of days each winter. Today it's -7C but the sun is shining and there is no wind so it's quite pleasant to be outside. On my way to work this morning, I was actually thinking how nice it would be to be skiing today.

The dark days are slowly fading. I noticed last week that there was still some light out when I left work at 5 pm :) It's all uphill from here.

[lea m]

Today was 2C and i was so cold!! I cant bear it when its 0C never mind - anything lol! The sun was out here but it didnt stop it being so cold!! hee hee I suppose your used to the temperatures being low but then again, people could say the same to me! But im not! and there not as cold as yours!! lol

[SerendipityCrafts]

Today was 2C and i was so cold!! I cant bear it when its 0C never mind - anything lol! The sun was out here but it didnt stop it being so cold!! hee hee I suppose your used to the temperatures being low but then again, people could say the same to me! But im not! and there not as cold as yours!! lol

The cold isn't the problem ... it's the wind. The wind can make it feel colder than it actually is. You get more rain than we do, I think. I bet the humidity affects how cold it feels as well.

Come on .... we'll head up north, don our ski bunny outfits - a down filled jacket, a touque and some thermal gloves. It's not about the skiing at all ... it's about how good you look :) We'll sign you up for some lessons with a cute ski instructor and after a few runs, we'll do some "apres ski" drinking (mulled wine is my fav!) in the lodge by the big roaring fire .... you'll love it.

[Kacie_bride]

It's only like that for a handful of days each winter. Today it's -7C but the sun is shining and there is no wind so it's quite pleasant to be outside. On my way to work this morning, I was actually thinking how nice it would be to be skiing today.

The dark days are slowly fading. I noticed last week that there was still some light out when I left work at 5 pm :) It's all uphill from here.

I have noticed that it is staying lighter a little bit longer myself.

[ladymelissa]

Ohhhhh! A ski trip! Fun!

Sorry you DD won't be moving in with you.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Ohhhhh! A ski trip! Fun!

Sorry you DD won't be moving in with you.

Nothing is written in stone quite yet *says the ever hopeful Mom*

Shall I mark you two down for a ski trip then? I was only thinking about it but I would do it if some OW girls would play hooky too :)

[ladymelissa]

Shall I mark you two down for a ski trip then? I was only thinking about it but I would do it if some OW girls would play hooky too :)
Is this a virtual ski trip? If not, I can't I still have to get a passport, since they changed the laws and we can't even go to Canada without one. :(

[SerendipityCrafts]

Is this a virtual ski trip? If not, I can't I still have to get a passport, since they changed the laws and we can't even go to Canada without one. :(

We'll give everyone some time to get one. Speaking of which, I have to renew mine soon .... you never know when we will want to take a day trip across the border.

They were talking about the line ups at our passport offices today. One office was reporting a 3 hour wait just to see an agent and their passport would only be processed & ready in about a month, month and a half. That is really cutting it close for anyone wanting to go south on their spring break.

[Valmai]

Oddly enough we have been thinking about going on an Alaskan cruise and i wondered if it would leave from anywhere too far away from you! This is one of my life time dreams as we would also get to spend some time in Canada!
LOL @ extra few hairs dont kids (especially male ones) have this wonderful way of changing their minds once u get used to one of their ideas lol xxx

[SerendipityCrafts]

Seems that I am always hopeful about one thing or another ......... this is the newest thing.

I picked DH up from work yesterday and he told me that his boss has been reassigned (her choice). So, who is getting her job, I ask. Dunno he answers.

Now ...she does a heck of a lot of spread sheets and paper pushing which is something that he doesn't want to do at all, but she also had her say in the creative (even though he's supposed to have final approval on artwork). The co. is restructuring so perhaps they will split her job into two and he oversee all the creative and someone else will get the paperwork?! Crossing my fingers.

The co. is having a "family" day this Sat. so DH thinks it is especially important to attend. He told me that it will be an opportunity for me to meet the "big guys".

LOL I told him that I was looking forward to it & that I was going to break out my skankiest dress and don some fishnet stockings. I asked him if it would be ok to bring my hip flask. He didn't think I was very funny.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Oddly enough we have been thinking about going on an Alaskan cruise and i wondered if it would leave from anywhere too far away from you! This is one of my life time dreams as we would also get to spend some time in Canada!

LOL @ extra few hairs dont kids (especially male ones) have this wonderful way of changing their minds once u get used to one of their ideas lol xxx

Funny - one of my life dreams is to get to Scotland & England (the "old country" as my grandmother used to call it).

Now ... I have no idea what the distance is between Wales and Scotland, but I suspect it's not a just hop, skip and a jump away. I think Canadian Alaskan cruises start out of Vancouver which is ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 4801kms LOL Let's just say that we wouldn't be able to get there overnight. :) :) :)

[ladymelissa]

LOL I told him that I was looking forward to it & that I was going to break out my skankiest dress and don some fishnet stockings. I asked him if it would be ok to bring my hip flask. He didn't think I was very funny.

LOL!!!

I hope the restructuring is beneficial to Hugh!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Hey Elizabeth, where is this ski trip you are planning? Banff or Jasper?? If so, We are so there for serious!!! That would be the freakin best!! Maybe Jenn and Mark could head out there too!!! Oh please tell me it's some place like that!!!!! :D

[SerendipityCrafts]

Hey Elizabeth, where is this ski trip you are planning? Banff or Jasper?? If so, We are so there for serious!!! That would be the freakin best!! Maybe Jenn and Mark could head out there too!!! Oh please tell me it's some place like that!!!!! :D

Hmmmm how about someplace like Smuggler's Notch, Whiteface, Stowe, Sugar Bush, Bolten Valley, or Killington? Then our North Eastern US friends may be more inclined to join us?

But but but ... Tremblant is closer to us (Jenn, Lindsay and I that is :)) and it is the largest ski center east of the Rockies.

[lea m]

Funny - one of my life dreams is to get to Scotland & England (the "old country" as my grandmother used to call it).

Now ... I have no idea what the distance is between Wales and Scotland, but I suspect it's not a just hop, skip and a jump away. I think Canadian Alaskan cruises start out of Vancouver which is ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 4801kms LOL Let's just say that we wouldn't be able to get there overnight. :) :) :)
Hee hee the whole length of Britain is only about 600 miles! 965km!! I'm guessing mow but from the bottom of scoltland to the top of Wales is probably around 200- 250 km?? Theres a bit of a difference isn't there!?

[SerendipityCrafts]

I'm guessing mow but from the bottom of scoltland to the top of Wales is probably around 200- 250 km?? Theres a bit of a difference isn't there!?

I drive to ON (475 km one way) frequently. A UK road trip sounds like a piece of cake!

[lea m]

I drive to ON (475 km one way) frequently. A UK road trip sounds like a piece of cake!
Well to get from my house to my dads house (250 miles) It usually takes around 5 hours! But sometimes can take as long as 6 1/2 !!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Well to get from my house to my dads house (250 miles) It usually takes around 5 hours! But sometimes can take as long as 6 1/2 !!!

Now that is a regular occurance for us.

My scottish cousins visited once, and we took them to the Gaspe coast of Quebec (to see the whales that apparently aren't there in July). We travelled through parts of Ontario, New York state, Vermont, Maine, New Brunswick into Quebec (on different days). They were complaining after 3 hours of road travel! LOL

[Valmai]

I moan if i have to travel more than about 30mins lol everything over here is so close - which is probably why i loved the vastness (?sp) of California when we visited!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I moan if i have to travel more than about 30mins lol everything over here is so close - which is probably why i loved the vastness (?sp) of California when we visited!

LOL then you would have a field day in Canada :)

[Kacie_bride]

I moan if i have to travel more than about 30mins lol everything over here is so close - which is probably why i loved the vastness (?sp) of California when we visited!

Alot of the U.S. is like that. You have to drive about 12 hours to get from one side of Texas to the other. The longest part of most trips I've been on is getting out of Texas. LOL.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Alot of the U.S. is like that. You have to drive about 12 hours to get from one side of Texas to the other. The longest part of most trips I've been on is getting out of Texas. LOL.

LOL Hugh & I took a trip through New Brunswick and I started to think it was inhabited! All there is to see is trees .... mostly pines.

The amazing thing is the amount of fence they have running along the highways. It's meant to keep the moose in. They even have underpasses so that the moose and deer can get to the other side of the highway.

[Kacie_bride]

The amazing thing is the amount of fence they have running along the highways. It's meant to keep the moose in. They even have underpasses so that the moose and deer can get to the other side of the highway.

Cool! We don't have moose here! I wish we did. They are pretty animals. I don't even know if I've ever seen a moose. Maybe in a zoo or something. We do have lots of deer though!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Cool! We don't have moose here! I wish we did. They are pretty animals. I don't even know if I've ever seen a moose. Maybe in a zoo or something. We do have lots of deer though!

http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/deer/charge.jpg

The last thing you would want to see, especially if it was hitting your windshield is a moose - hence the reason for all the fencing. I really can't get over how much fence there is. So many many miles of it. It must have taken years to put up!

I also wonder how the moose & deer know where the highway underpasses are LOL

[NicksBride]

oh, that is a large moose! i Remember in Alaska we saw about three mooses.. they are just GIGANTIC, I cannot imagine seeing them hit my car!!

[lea m]

http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/deer/charge.jpg


I also wonder how the moose & deer know where the highway underpasses are LOL

They are sign posted!!! hee hee

[SerendipityCrafts]

They are sign posted!!! hee hee

And that is exactly what I started teasing Hugh about. There is nothing to look at for miles and so I asked him ....

Do you think the moose can read the signs? Ahhhhhhhh they are pictograms ... surely that would make sense to a moose!

How do they know to go through the underpass? How far apart is each underpass?

Why are their doors in the fencing? Do you think the moose have figured out how to open them yet?

Do you think any moose have figured out that if they go up the highway a few hundred miles that they will be able to cross the highway because there is no fence there?

What happens if there is a forest fire? Is there an underpass stampede? Betcha the bunnies and chipmunks just pass through the fence and thumb their noses at the moose.

I wonder if all the moose in North America know that New Brunswick is home to a "Moose Alcatraz".

What if Mr. Moose sees an elegant looking Miss Moose on the other side of the highway. Do you think he can figure out how to get over there?

And so the questions continued ..... LOL it was a 12 hour drive - I had to do something to amuse myself!

[WhiskeyGirl]

http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/deer/charge.jpg

The last thing you would want to see, especially if it was hitting your windshield is a moose - hence the reason for all the fencing. I really can't get over how much fence there is. So many many miles of it. It must have taken years to put up!

I also wonder how the moose & deer know where the highway underpasses are LOL

Lol they need that fencing in Northern alberta near Grande Prairie. when we were living up there we were driving home and a mouse just bounced right infront of our truck and across the road!! Matt and I were so stunned, we'd never seen one do that before!! And it jumped a fence with so little effort it was amazing! lol

[SerendipityCrafts]

And it jumped a fence with so little effort it was amazing! lol

Like this guy?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/59/170248703_1682485d92_m.jpg

The fences are a tad taller in NB. I was trying to find a pic of them tonight but to no avail ... apparently it cost the NB gov. 2.5 million dollars to put up 300 kms of fencing.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Like this guy?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/59/170248703_1682485d92_m.jpg

The fences are a tad taller in NB. I was trying to find a pic of them tonight but to no avail ... apparently it cost the NB gov. 2.5 million dollars to put up 300 kms of fencing.

Oh no. This one just stepped right over the fence like it was a fallen tree or something. It had the longest **** legs I've ever seen! lol

[SerendipityCrafts]

Whooo hooo! My hunny and I are going to take a night off from work (exceptionally rare occurance!!!).

The popcorn is popped and we are off to the couch to cuddle and watch movies together :)

[ladymelissa]

Ummm, popcorn sounds good!

[lea m]

Oh hope you had a nice night! I had a quite nice night last night too! Watching some crappy film but good night! And the night before actually! lol But that was for a different reason! I had been very down and decided to get drunk on champagne! hee hee hiccup!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I had been very down and decided to get drunk on champagne! hee hee hiccup!

That was me the night before ..... although I wasn't feeling down and I was drinking wine.

Last night we saw the movie, "Cars". OK I know we are behind (we haven't rented movies in ages!) but I loved it!

What a great movie .... I was gobsmacked (just for you Leanee :)) by the animation; simply amazing!! I haven't laughed that hard in ages and the story line is inspriational.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Good Sunday morning to you .... (LOL edited to add) It's actually the afternoon - where did the morning go!?

As many of you know, our wedding photographs were less than wonderful and so, Hugh and I were thinking of creating a Hugh & Elizabeth "video story" using the wedding photographs that we do have, video clips of the wedding and some past photographs of our children, siblings and parents.

Hugh, found this lovely piece of music today .... and I think it would be the perfect background to the images we want to put together. Have a listen and tell me what you think?

Go to http://www.networkmusic.com and click to enter. Do a quick search for "Coming of Age" and then just click on the title, to play.

I am seeing the images in my minds eye .... :)

Oh ..... Hugh just found another music piece ... do a search for Simple Gifts. It may not be as appropriate but it's so pretty!

[lea m]

Good Sunday morning to you .... (LOL edited to add) It's actually the afternoon - where did the morning go!?

!

Well it was tea time here! Never mind afternoon! lol Oh I can't hear anything on this laptop!:( It's very sad! I need to get mine fixed but I'm just so darn lazy! (I like the gobsmacked hee hee) It sounds like a really lovely idea, your video!!:D

[ladymelissa]

"Coming Of Age" is so very beautiful. I think it is an excellent choice for your project.

I found 2 songs for "Simple Gifts" one is a jazz song and the other was similar to a folksong type melody (it seems so familiar, yet I can't put my finger on it).

Anyway, of all 3 I like "Coming Of Age" the best by far. It has such an epic quality to it.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I found 2 songs for "Simple Gifts" one is a jazz song and the other was similar to a folksong type melody (it seems so familiar, yet I can't put my finger on it).

:eureka: I am the Lord of the dance said he ... and I'll lead you all to wherever you may be and I'll lead you all in the dance said He.

[ladymelissa]

:eureka: I am the Lord of the dance said he ... and I'll lead you all to wherever you may be and I'll lead you all in the dance said He.
So, that is for the second Simple Gifts? That might be it.

[SerendipityCrafts]

So, that is for the second Simple Gifts? That might be it.Yep, that's it. :)

We are going to go with the first song "Coming of Age".

[ladymelissa]

Yep, that's it. :)

We are going to go with the first song "Coming of Age".
That is going to be awesome. I wish I could see it when it is all done, b/c the music alone brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine how moving it will be with your pics.

[SerendipityCrafts]

That is going to be awesome. I wish I could see it when it is all done, b/c the music alone brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine how moving it will be with your pics.

And you think we WON'T show it off??? LOL

Not to worry ... we will figure out a way to load it to our website .. in quick time perhaps? It will be similar to that highschool video trailer that Hugh did ... pictures mixed in with movie clips.

But before we get too far ahead of ourselves ... we have to figure out what is wrong with Hugh's external hard drive and have it fixed or buy him another one. We don't have enough room on either computer to load all the video footage so we haven't been able to download it off the little itty bitty tape. :( I haven't seen a bit of it yet.

Oh .... another thing - Since our photography wasn't so hot and since I don't have even one picture to frame because of it .... we are looking into is having a wedding portrait painted of us.

I happened upon a web site (turns out that they are a local company) that offers oil paintings done from a photograph. They guarantee that it's hand done ... and the price isn't all that bad either. I will post a link later (it's on my computer at home). We are also planning to visit them in person to see their examples first hand.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Lol!! Fix Hugh's external hide drive!!! LOL SOrry!!! ;)

[ladymelissa]

Yay! I didn't know if you could upload something that large. Good luck with the hard drive.

The oil painting sounds like a lovely idea!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Lol!! Fix Hugh's external hide drive!!! LOL SOrry!!! ;)

Look at you pickin on me when Melissa is being so sweet. Hmmmmm

LOL re: your spelling mistake. I had to look back to see if I had made a typo.

Get your mind out of the gutter girl! BTW - No fair changing your name like that. You are confusing me.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Look at you pickin on me when Melissa is being so sweet. Hmmmmm

LOL re: your spelling mistake. I had to look back to see if I had made a typo.

Get your mind out of the gutter girl! BTW - No fair changing your name like that. You are confusing me.

Lol yeah typos are an often thing with me. My fingers work faster then my brain. Lol.

Sorry for picking on you but I had to do it and I knew you could take it!! :D

Ha ha the name change threw you off, sorry! :D

[SerendipityCrafts]

Awwwwww Hugh just emailed me a song ....

Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grow Old With Me. Pretty tune. Would make a nice wedding dance song.

Feelin all warm and fuzzy now :) :soppy: :grinhappy: :whoohoo:

Grow old along with me
The best is yet to be
When our time has come
We will be as one
God bless our love
God bless our love
Grow old along with me
Two branches of one tree
Face the setting sun
When the day is done
God bless our love
God bless our love
Spending our lives together
Man and wife together
World without end
World without end
Grow old along with me
Whatever fate decrees
We will see it through
For our love is true
God bless our love
God bless our love

[ikkin510]

Ahh, What a sweet husband you have! Tell him to e-mail Steve and give him some ideas...lol

[shawnsgirl]

Awwwwww Hugh just emailed me a song ....

Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grow Old With Me. Pretty tune. Would make a nice wedding dance song.

Feelin all warm and fuzzy now :) :soppy: :grinhappy: :whoohoo:

Grow old along with me
The best is yet to be
When our time has come
We will be as one
God bless our love
God bless our love
Grow old along with me
Two branches of one tree
Face the setting sun
When the day is done
God bless our love
God bless our love
Spending our lives together
Man and wife together
World without end
World without end
Grow old along with me
Whatever fate decrees
We will see it through
For our love is true
God bless our love
God bless our love

I love that song...How sweet he is to email you that!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I love that song...How sweet he is to email you that!

It's the first time I had ever heard it actually. It's a very pretty song.

[hummingbird521]

Hugh sounds like an extremely romantic man Elizabeth. I can't wait to see the video of the wedding. It sounds lovely.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Ahh, What a sweet husband you have! Tell him to e-mail Steve and give him some ideas...lol

LOL Does Steve know that something like this doesn't cost a thing? :)

[ikkin510]

Yeah. It's not that he doesn't want to spend money. It's just that he doesn't think he needs to do little things like that to show me he loves me. He says he tells me every day. But sometimes it's nice to have a little something out of no where!

[SerendipityCrafts]

But sometimes it's nice to have a little something out of no where!

Yep, I agree. And it's even nicer when you don't have to hint about getting "nowhere" surprises.

Do you give him out of the blue surprises? Sometimes guys just have to be taught :)

[ikkin510]

Yep, I agree. And it's even nicer when you don't have to hint about getting "nowhere" surprises.

Do you give him out of the blue surprises? Sometimes guys just have to be taught :)

I do every now and then. He's just a slow learner I guess.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I do every now and then. He's just a slow learner I guess.

LOL do not hesitate to tell him about all the nice ideas you have read about on this board :) :) :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

Yeah. It's not that he doesn't want to spend money. It's just that he doesn't think he needs to do little things like that to show me he loves me. He says he tells me every day. But sometimes it's nice to have a little something out of no where!

Isn't it? I think that it is important too! :D (Hopefully Matt is reading over my shoulder! lol Since we cancelled Valentine's day! lol)

[SerendipityCrafts]

Isn't it? I think that it is important too! :D (Hopefully Matt is reading over my shoulder! lol Since we cancelled Valentine's day! lol)

We have no plans (that I know of anyway) re: V day. Truth be told, I would rather have the "every once in a while" surprises than a full out extravaganza once or twice a year.

So, shall I email Matt when I email Steve? Anyone else?

LOL you know we could start a FH/DH reminder chain. I remind Steve. Nikki reminds Matt and so on and so on and so on .......

[WhiskeyGirl]

We have no plans (that I know of anyway) re: V day. Truth be told, I would rather have the "every once in a while" surprises than a full out extravaganza once or twice a year.

So, shall I email Matt when I email Steve? Anyone else?

LOL you know we could start a FH/DH reminder chain. I remind Steve. Nikki reminds Matt and so on and so on and so on .......

Ha ha!! That would be cute!! Can we do that for birthdays and anniversary's too?? BUt I"LL be the one y'all will be reminding! Matt remembers everything! lol

[SerendipityCrafts]

Hugh can't forget our anniversary .... unless he can manage to forget his birthday too. We were married the day before his birthday.

I'm no dumb bunny. :hare:

[WhiskeyGirl]

Hugh can't forget our anniversary .... unless he can manage to forget his birthday too. We were married the day before his birthday.

I'm no dumb bunny. :hare:

Thats basicallly what my parents did too, now I can't ever keep my mom's birthday straight from their anniversary! Lol.

[lea m]

Hugh can't forget our anniversary .... unless he can manage to forget his birthday too. We were married the day before his birthday.

I'm no dumb bunny. :hare:

Oh why didn't I think of that!! I am a dumb bunny! lol Joe forgets my birthday, but I doubt he would forget his own!! (although, he might do if it was also our anniversary!;) )

[SerendipityCrafts]

Ok well this past weekend was lotsa fun *insert sarcastic tone here* LOL

We drive 5 hours after work on Fri. to see my mom & my kids. My kids were already at my mom's but we had to stop off at my ex's house (which meant going out of our way a little bit) to pick up my DD's bag because she didn't have clothes with her.

In the morning, we got up and drove another 2 hours into TO to visit with Hugh's brother. While we were there, DS needs to use the bathroom so he goes upstairs. He was missing for quite some time and while I sat chatting in the kitchen with my SIL & DD, water started to come through the pot lights in the ceiling. The toilet had overflowed and my son was too embarassed to call for help so he tried to mop, plunge and fix it on his own. Needless to say .... he wasn't successful.

DD had some "issues" with her Dad's GF and so the text messages were flying a mile a minute between Dad's GF and back to her BF. I am not sure she even noticed that it was raining in the kitchen.

We left there to drive back to my mom's. We had planned to go out for dinner and then a movie but DD asks us to pick up her BF so we swing by his house and end up taking him out too. The food was just "so so" and so we vow not to go to Chicken Chalet ever again.

In the morning .... my son had a hockey game at 7:30 am so we had to get up at *eeeeek* 5:30 to get him there. We slept through the alarm but thank goodness, my mother was up early so she woke us up at 6:00 and so we had to boot it to pack & get to the arena in time.

So, we get to the arena and there is my ex sitting in the parking lot. He was there to bring DS's hockey equipment to the arena BUT he was the only other car in the parking lot.

DS calls his coach ... coach says "Didn't you get the message? The game was cancelled. I called your Dad's GF and left a voice mail."

So ....... we were on the road at 7:30 .... heading back to Montreal. We ended up napping the afternoon away.

[ladymelissa]

OMG! Now that is a crazy weekend! I don't understand why the coach would call the Dad's GF of all people and not make similar calls to the Dad, you or your son if he has his own phone (as many do these days).

I hope the toilet got fixed, that is terrible. Raining toilet water in the kitchen, gross!

[SerendipityCrafts]

OMG! Now that is a crazy weekend! I don't understand why the coach would call the Dad's GF of all people and not make similar calls to the Dad, you or your son if he has his own phone (as many do these days).

I have no idea ... perhaps the home phone was forwarded to her cell? Either way, apparently my ex didn't get the message either (and they live together)!

DS doesn't have a cell & the coach doesn't have my number because DS lives with his Dad.