Yardies a home and a farrin (Part 22)

[MRStee 19]

Thanks MrsTee. I have another co-working in PA.

That would be nice cause it would be close enough to DC that I could go more often.

Your welcome! We will come visit too

[1luv 1]

good morning all!!!

dw.. sooooo happy for you my girl..

and irie.. girl, i love you and louis, love is just a wonderful THANG!!

1luv.. miss talking to you my friend.. i know your hubby has been w/ you for a while now.. have ya'll had a trip back to JA together before? i can't wait to go back as husband and wife..

irie.. the website tee gave you is GREAT.. ive had it on my favorites for a while now.. tx is not known for good education BUT i have my kids in some of the best schools in DFW from researching sites like

the one she mentioned..

good luck hunting!!!

Hey Quans mi deh yah! Miss u too!! No hubby and I havent been to JA together. But we going to FT. Lauderdale for a wedding in August.

[DedicatedWife 4]

Dens, I feel your excitement way over here! Also, the judge was right. All's fair when proving infidelity.

Thanks Nat...yeah I think the judge interpreted the law correctly on that one as well...just glad her hubby wasn't violent or anything!

[phillyfashionista 8]

Hey Nat , Mo

I can't type the whole name out LOL

I want to move to Arizona primarily for the heat LOL but here is a list I found on the net that was cute. My Plants would flourish there!

Bob & Brandon's Top 25

Reasons to Move to Arizona

.

25.) Arizona has 300+ days of sunshine each year...nothing wrong with that!

24.) From Phoenix, you're only a 6-hour drive or 1 hour flight to Anaheim (ever heard of a place called Disneyland?) or San Diego (you know...the city with the great zoo and Sea World!)

23.) Mountains everywhere – We even have one that’s in the shape of a camel.

22.) Love golf? The Phoenix area has over 5 MILLION courses to choose from! (Yes...we're exaggerating... but there ARE a lot of them!)

21.) We've got one great sports team... the Suns; we’ve got two pretty good sports teams… the Diamondbacks and the Coyotes. We didn't count the Arizona Cardinals football team, because they haven't had a winning team since.............

20.) Have you seen an Arizona sunset?...especially during the monsoon season? They are B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L !

19.) The Saguaro Cactus… nothing says ‘Welcome To The West’ like the Mighty Saguaro.

18.) There's this "little ravine", about 3 hours north of Phoenix, that some people call one of the "great wonders of the world"; it's called the Grand Canyon!

17.) Spring Training! - For only 7 bucks you can watch the big leaguers play ball...not to mention hot dogs and nachos!

16.) The cliché… “It’s a DRY heat.” Trust us… it IS better than high humidity.

15.) Shopping - Even though we don't do much of it, we hear Scottsdale has some of the best shopping in the country.

14.) Miss the snow?? You won't, but if you like to ski or snowboard, head to Flagstaff (peak elevation 12,000 feet!) during the winter.

13.) Calling friends and relatives in the middle of January, and complaining about getting sunburned.

12.) Being able to sit outside in the evening without being attacked by mosquitoes!

11.) Did we mention over 300+ days of sun? Oh yeah… we did. We just didn’t want you to forget! J

10.) The Phoenix area has one of the easiest “grid” systems for getting around the city; it won’t take you much time to learn your way around.

9.) No earthquakes, tornadoes or hurricanes… but we LOVE our monsoons.

8.) Places to Eat – we swear… you could eat out at different restaurants three times a day, seven days a week, for a year… before you’d have to go to the next block! (yes…we’re exaggerating again, but there are restaurants ALL OVER THE PLACE!)

7.) The People – you’ll actually walk by people in the street, who will say “Good morning” to you, instead of looking down and away, and ignoring you.

6.) Scottsdale was, a few years back, the country’s “Most Livable City”; although it lost its title, it consistently ranks as one of the best cities in the country to live.

5.) Everyone LOVES a college town; Tempe is the home of Arizona State University, and is probably the best place to go on a Friday or Saturday night to have a good time.

4.) The economy is very strong, buoyed by the phenomenal housing boom. There are, in general, plenty of jobs, and Arizona is a hotbed of in-home businesses.

3.) Those cute little geckos running along the outside walls of our backyards, and the roadrunners that make you slam on your brakes when they cross the road.

2.) Palm trees that make you feel like you’re on vacation 365 days of the year.

and the #1 Reason why you should consider moving to Arizona……..

1.) Bob and Brandon will help you make your move, and home purchase, smooth and successful!

[IrieCat 2]

I cannot wait for lunch! I got some vegetarian "pulled pork" , it is sooooooooo good. And I got cole slaw and some yummy rolls. Going to make me a nice sammich! I think I just heard my stomach growl!!

[MRStee 19]

Nope wonder weh she deh? She abandon us nuh true?

Girl I didn't give up last night!!!! He watched it like this haaaaaaa he was not happy but he knows I love that show. I kept saying She looks fabulous oh she is so pretty!! He was like SHE??? HER???? UMMMM NOOO That is a MAN!!!!! with a side yeye!

Baby steps but when it was over he said he was NAUSEOUS LMAO like Dens would say POE Thang! I love him for trying 2 seasons in a row thats luv!

But the lip sync fi yu life Sell off I love when they dance dat weh deh and again Damian was

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Now Tee Tonight he has to sit though 3 hours of LOST

Wow that time flew by but I am sure it seemed like forever to you

Oh Hell naw don't they know by now its SPAM? !?

OMG TEE

What?

I gotta watch it. Maybe I will just pre-warn him so he can play dominoes with the kids

[DedicatedWife 4]

good morning all!!!

dw.. sooooo happy for you my girl..

Morning Q, thank you! I'm over here and I can't stop smiling. Denton called me this morning on his way to the airport and I felt his dimples pushing through the phone...he's like a little boy on the first day of school!

[IrieCat 2]

Oh AZ sounds nice too! I drove to the Grand Canyon from Maine when I was in college (hippie road trip)... Went to Flagstaff.... saw snow... drove down to Tucson to see the cactus... Oh I loved it! The only thing for me is I like to live near a body of water!

Philly ... if you go, I will go!

[DedicatedWife 4]

Dens I am so happy for you girl, this has been a long time coming and whoooooiiiieeee the day has finally come! God bless you!

Thanks!

[IrieCat 2]

LOL.... me with some REDDDDD hair... but the bottom is hippie me at the Grand Canyon!

[MRStee 19]

Morning Q, thank you! I'm over here and I can't stop smiling. Denton called me this morning on his way to the airport and I felt his dimples pushing through the phone...he's like a little boy on the first day of school!

awwwwwwwwwww

[MRStee 19]

For Philadelphia and surrounding areas, Jersey, Delaware

A perfect treat to sweeten up your

winter!

Sugar and Spice on Ice will take place on Sunday February 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Market Street.

Ice skaters and candy lovers will be treated to a special weekend that features sweets! Candy crafts and samples will delight the young and young at heart. Visitors will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive “Sweet Skills” games that will put their skills and love of sweets to the test. From chocolate chip cookie eating contests, to name that flavor and guess the spice along with fun food trivia and Chocolate guessing jars, there will be “sweet” fun for the whole family!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day there will also be special the chance to make “love bug” clip magnets as a make and take craft. Free Valentine’s themed face painting and free Sweetheart photos and photo keepsakes will add to the excitement and offer something for everyone!

For those with a sweet tooth, there will be complimentary sweet samples and tasty treats.

Local chefs will perform demonstrations of confections and various sweet treats with of course free samples for all who participate while local vendors will have their sweet treasures available for sampling or to take home to a loved one. Chef David Solow of Hard Rock Philadelphia will demonstrate two “mini” desserts now available on their menu. Originally from Brooklyn New York, Chef Solow will create a Mini Strawberry Cheesecake which is described as a miniature version New York style cheese cake mixed with a buttery graham cracker crust and laced with a strawberry sauce as well as a Mini Chocolate and Caramel Cheesecake. The latter is a miniature version New York style cheese cake mixed with a buttery graham cracker crust and laced with chocolate and caramel sauce. After working off the “sugar rush” by ice skating on the Olympic size skating rink, visitors can catch a few moments of a favorite SWEET film about honey, the BEE Movie, which will be broadcast on the giant video wall to keep within the theme of the event.

Radio stations Wired 96.5 and 92.5 WXTU will be on site throughout the afternoon with games and prizes.

Sugar and Spice on Ice activities are free to the public. Skating admission is $8.00 per person (skate rental is $3.00) and are available during the delicious event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Independence Blue Cross is the founding and presenting sponsor of the Blue Cross RiverRink. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation owns and operates the Blue Cross RiverRink. Other sponsors include: TD Bank, CBS 3 and the CW Philly and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.

Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia a unique venue in the heart of Center City, offering locals and visitors alike great food, fantastic atmosphere! Come in and try one of our several Legendary Burgers, smokehouse bar-b-que ribs, chicken or pulled pork. Don’t forget our succulent desserts out of our scratch kitchen. Cool vibe, awesome food, one of a kind merchandise, all make for an Authentic Experience that Rocks!

The Blue Cross RiverRink is located at Columbus Boulevard at Market Street. For more information on SUGAR AND SPICE ON ICE, skating times, lessons, birthday parties or private sessions, please call 215.925.RINK or visit http://www.riverrink.com./

[dancehallquana 5]

Morning Q... how are the lil divas doing?

aww.. thanks for asking..

both are doing EXCELLENT.. but for the first time in their academic careers are seeing the need to study.

i feel for them cuz i was like them.. i never needed to study to get A's which made me lazy and crippled me as i approached college..it really was hard to perfect those study habits, in fact i never really did, just dropped classes i wasn't naturally well at

taylor is finding spanish to be her challenge.. and steph.. my 8 yr old spelling..

they used to get upset when they make a B, but now they are cool .. im not joe jackson or anything.. but i know their potential and i don't want them to accept "good enough" just becuz they don't wanna study..

i have told them.. no more tv the first hour at home..we will study and prepare for the day to come..

whether you have finished your h/w or not, cuz by the time we get home.. they usually have done their hw at school or in the car..

its hard being a mama sometimes, esp when i don't like doing the things im making them do but parenthood is full of double standards and hypocrisy isn't it??

as for the fam, i thought things were better with all of us.. going to dinner, playing wii, laughing and joking, but roger told me to talk to them again, cuz they still rarely speak in the mornings and when he drops them off and pick them up from skool...

.. he said when he gets a job, he will take them out more so they can get comfortable with him.. im like YESSS pls take some initiative, cuz all my talking is not helping..

what do i do? punish them for not speaking more often?? i know they should, but its really not something we (my family) have taught.. i know after 7 mnths they should have caught on by now tho, so i understand his point too..

i bet roger can't wait till his kids come so he can show me how well trained kids should act LOL

BWOY.. you ask for an inch and i give you a mile right.. LOL

[IrieCat 2]

Oh Quana, I feel you on so much of what you wrote.

When I think things with Tierra and Louis are going well... He says "but she still.......". Oh it will never be PERFECT and he needs to chill! One day at a time Sweet Jesus!

Tierra is having trouble with spelling right now too... maybe it is the age!? I was focused on Math becuase she was lacking in that last year and now I need to switch to spelling. I am hoping it all falls into place with a bit of encouragement and alot of focus on her part.

[Ellsinlove 2]

Morning Yardies!

Hey Ells ( I see you down there). Can't believe Lehi fell asleep.

Yep! And that is why I have no plans to do anything special this V-day....and apparently he doesn't either. I'm feeling a little hurt by his lack of creativity but I'll get over it. Even if he doesn't have any money, he could go pick me a flower or something. Anyway.....

She worked my nerve today but tonight we had a good convo and cam to an agreement to let me do my job without intervention lets see how long she is on my side

Well I'm glad you were able to talk it out. I hope she can stick to that & give you the support that you need.

yep Friday.....and then 1 week from today i will be marrying my best friend!!!!!!!!!!!! im excited but getting nervous!

oh there will be a bazillion pics i am quite sure of that! and we will get one of sus smiling and not looking so serious LOL.....love ya susie!

GOOD! We like when Susie smiles!

She said she didn't want to keep it because she could barely take care of the one she has.

WOOOOO SAAAHHH! Don't even get me started!

Good morning yardies:

To answer you Philly at first he was like, "mom just forget her and it ever existed in our lives".... I said you can't just leave it like that because trust me, its going to come back later to bite you in the behind. Then I told Steve, I know you had a talk with him (he just smiled) because later my son came back to me and said "If its mine mom, Im going to step up to the plate, but I don't want to have NOTHING to do with her. I said you have to at some point chile. I said I will deal with her for you but you need to play your part to. We also need to get a DNA test cause who knows with this one. Sad part is I believe in my heart its my son's. Steve thinks she is full of ####### too.. but only time will tell on this one..... *sigh*

Just going to pray on it yall and leave it up to God. Whatever is going on WILL be revealed. As I have expressed before, if it is my son's then I guess I will be a young sexy grandma lol

That's right.....that's all you can do. And yes, you will be one sexy grandma!

Good morning! Yes, today is my day...so excited.... so darn tired! I didn't go to bed until after 1 a.m. just couldn't go to sleep. Now that I'm at work the sleep wants to come down.

Yes, next week is full of events. Congrats to everyone!

YAY DENS! We're all feeling your excitement for you today! I know this day is going to draaaag but hey, you're ahead of me so already I'm guessing you're about at the halfway point till you see him. SOON COME!