I'm back Home!!!

[DianaB]

We're back from our shopping trip to Wichita! I tell you we had my Tahoe so full!!!! Stopping at Sam's Club last always fills it up!!!!

We got our Christmas gifts bought and those that we didn't we decided to just give money. I guess that's what my husband meant when he said that we were cutting back. He didn't mean money wise, just gift wise. I get so stressed out trying to keep the gifts all even for eveyone. I don't want anyone to be upset.
Besides, the kids could all use some money.

Dae Lynn hit a deer on Sunday night and totaled her car. That was a real bummer so now she's going to be looking for a new one. In the meantime she's driving Jaci's car and it has both front corners banged up where Glen backed into it.....twice!! And the interior light blinks off and on for about 30 seconds when you close the door. What can I say....my Dad though he was a mechanic!!!! It certainly is a humbling experience to drive it around town!!!!

Anyway we got our shopping done and bought a Christmas gift for ourselves, a new tv and a dvd-vcr player. We'd had our tv for about 20 years and it went out but Dae Lynn had bought a new one and we were using it but then she moved out so we figured it was time for a new one. So Merry Christmas to Us!!!!!

We ate at Red Lobster one night and at Kobe's, which is a Japanese Steak house where they cook your food right in front of you!!! Yummy!!!!

All in all it was a pretty good trip and nice for my husband and I to get away for a while!!!

[Mandy]

Nice to have you back with us! Sounds like you guys had a blast

[Janet]

Glad you're back safe and sound!! Heck with the Christmas stuff.....YOU WENT TO RED LOBSTER!!!!!!!LOLOLOL I love, love, love, Red Lobster. I think Sheryl went there the other weekend too. That's it....I'm asking for cash for Christmas.

I'm happy you got your shopping done Diana. Now on to the wrapping table...lol

[DianaB]

First I have to get Jaci off to the Christmas dance tonight. As I said I had to re-work a dress to fit her and had some finishing touches that I finished this afternoon. I'll post a picture of her later. She's going to look so beautiful. I can't believe that no one asked her to go with him. Oh well, I'm not ready for her to date anyway.

Also I have to bake a double batch of cupcakes for my husband to take to his Royal Ranger group tonight. They're having their Christmas Party so I'm being a good wife.

Wrapping gifts......hmmmmm..........I might work on it tomorrow.

My husband is the one who REALLY loves Red Lobster. I like it too but I also like Olive Garden and some other places. Since we were there on Crabby Monday we had crab!! Yummy!!!

[Gina]

Diana sounds like you had a fun day and a great dinner.. Now the countdown begins for all...lol

[AngieDoogles]

Have fun baking cupcakes and wrapping gifts! I love doing Christmas-y things like that!

[rivermom]

Welcome back home Diana. Sounds like you had a good time and accomplished plenty.

MMMMMMmmmmMMmmm CuPCAkeS!!!!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by DianaB

First I have to get Jaci off to the Christmas dance tonight. As I said I had to re-work a dress to fit her and had some finishing touches that I finished this afternoon. I'll post a picture of her later. She's going to look so beautiful. I can't believe that no one asked her to go with him. Oh well, I'm not ready for her to date anyway.

Also I have to bake a double batch of cupcakes for my husband to take to his Royal Ranger group tonight. They're having their Christmas Party so I'm being a good wife.

Wrapping gifts......hmmmmm..........I might work on it tomorrow.

My husband is the one who REALLY loves Red Lobster. I like it too but I also like Olive Garden and some other places. Since we were there on Crabby Monday we had crab!! Yummy!!!

There are not too many places I don't like to eat at, but Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Outback, Logan's, and Applebee's, are among my favorites......no wonder I'm overweight.

I kind of did the same thing Diana, I made an Eclair cake for my son's birthday (today) and took one in to his nutrition and wellness class for a surprise. There are only 16 kids in that class, but a little less than half the cake was left. I figured it would all be gone and since he loves it soooo much, I made another one today. I'm so glad I only make it for his birthday and at Christmas. It's so rich, but milk sure helps...LOL

[DianaB]

Sheryl, I highly recommend that you go and eat at Kobe's!!!! It's one of our favorite places to go. It's a little more expensive than other places but well worth the money (We spent over $50 for the two of us). It also has less expensive items than what we ordered. They bring you soup and salad to begin with and they are a little different than you're used to but I've learned to really like them. Then everything else is cooked right in front of you and the cooks can be VERY entertaining while they're cooking. Oh, and make sure that you order the fried rice with your meal. Yum, yum!!!!

Wow, Janet, you have lots of dessert left!!! Too bad that you live so far away I'd send my grandchildren over to work on it for you!!!! I wondered where you were today!!!! I was missing you!!!! So now you have a 17 year old!!!!

[Janet]

Yes...a big 17 year old. He's having a really great day, so I'm pleased for him.

I sure hope he eats that eclair cake in a hurry. I think I may take some to the neighbors. I'll sit and eat till I'm sick...I'm not kidding. It's so rich, but so good.

Tell me about Kobe's and Shogun. I've not heard of them.