Wednesday Roll Call

Good Morning Everyone! We are one day closer to the get together on Saturday.. I'm really looking forward to seeing my old friends and meeting new ones!  Thank you Chris for picking up Marilyn.   Today is just another work day for me.  Nothing else really going on other then hopefully some work in the yard tonight provided I get out of work before it's dark.  I too have been thinking about our trip next week and need to start packing or at least in my head as we leave for NC on the 27th.  Have a great day! Christina

Good morning! Today we're heading to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. I have dressed my kids (and myself) in bright orange in the hope that we won't lose each other in the crowd! (It's a free week there, so it will be a madhouse.) This weather is the best! Everything seems possible when it's this super outside! I'm on Cloud 9 this week as I have lost 88 pounds in just under 4 months! Sooo exciting! Hope you all have a great day! Nicolle 

Good Morning Chris and the rest of my IL family!

Well it's Wednesday and one more day closer to seeing all my wonderful family at Christina and Calvin's this Saturday!  I am very excited about that.  Just wish everyone could be there!

Today it's the same old stuff, take Tyler to football camp, then after we pick him up and drop him off at home, Jacob and I are off to the gym.  I also have more Math homework to do and I need to water the plants outside. My Lillies are starting to open and they are gorgeous!   

I also have to go to the post office to mail 13 video games I sold online...the kids didn't play them anymore and we're making some money to take with us to Great America in a couple of weeks.  Just by selling those we've made close to $90 already. Now the boys want to go through all their stuff and see what else we can sell!  LOL   At least they are cleaning in the process too.

Keeping everyone in my prayers but saying some extra for those that need it!!  Love you all!

Hey Monica - I heard on the radio, if you can go before July 3.. they have buy one get one free tickets for Great America. Christina

I saw that on their website.  That would be great because online the tickets are only $39.99 vs $54.00 at the gate and it's buy one online get one free.  Jacob has a free one for doing reading during school and Tyler's friend is buying his own...so I would only have to pay for one!  that would rock.  We always pack a lunch and go out to the van to eat too so that saves even more.  I am psyched about it.  We may go on July 2nd...lol

Good morning all you early birds!  Holy smokes you all get up early!!!!  I work from home so I guess I am a little spoiled.   Good luck up at the Dells next week.  I am originally from Madison and my parents now live in Portage.  I think they have part of the interstate opened up again.  One side of the bridge was washed out last weekend.  It's a mess up that way.  Hopefully the downtown Dells area is still as fun as ever.  One of the things I remember most about going there is getting the home made fudge!  Now I'll have to find a new memory!  It's funny, most of my memories from childhood involve food.  Pretty sad.   Anyway, this is quarter close for me and I'm in sales with a huge number to hit.  So I am digging deep today and will be on the phone most of the time.  I hope you all have a fantastic day in all your travels and I will check in later. Take care!

Actually, Broadway (main street name where all the shops are at, many people think it is called "Main St")  in the Dells is even better than in years past. There is so much down there, of course the majority of attractions are not there but just a short walk across the river and you can play mini golf at a couple of places or go for a boat ride. There are a lot of great restaurants to sample and of course, "curio" shops and the Upper Dells boat rides. We like to go to The Bennett musuem every couple of years. Our last name is Bennett so we love going there. We learn something new each time we go. We also love to walk the side streets for exercise.  Christine

We are not up that early. The time you see on OH is Pacific Time.

Good Morning, Its going to be another beautiful day.  Today I promised my DH that I would try to clean up our home office. Its not bad, just a bit of clutter. I think a couple of new baskets on top of his desk may help with that problem. Other then that , we will be going to dinner tonight with friends. Connie, you will be missed this weekend. Lucy, your Mom will be fine. Christina, hoping to have a nice day for Saturday. And if I forget, have a great trip next week, Janet, I love Las Vegas, even just a weekend trip is great. Christine, don't forget to take pictures to shave next week. Carol. I am really looking forward to seeing you again this weekend. Lynne, you can do it. You will be joining us on the losers bench shortly. Dawn, you and Christine, you are both so busy all the time. Hugs

Hello everyone! Well, I am 3 weeks out today, and down a total of 25 pounds! YAY!! My boys finished school yesterday, so we are trying to work on a few things at home. My oldest gained a lot of weight on the medication he was on, so we are working on portion control and better eating habits for him this summer. Plus we need to work on his behavior, and still practice school work, so we have a busy summer ahead of us! He did get on the scale this morning, and he was down a pound in the past week, so I guess the portion control is helping!! I just don't want to lead him down this path.....