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I know that's a lotta snow for some of y'all but I'm sure missing it here. Our snow disappeared with the rain a couple weeks ago and it looked like late March around here. Brown and disgusting. I like at least a couple inches on the ground for most of the winter. Very excited to be playing hooky today (with permission) and…

Thank God Debbie. I'm so glad you got something figured out. Pip, absolutely darling pix. Happy Birthday Yogi. Love and Blessings Carla, in MN

Oh Debbie, I'm so sorry. I wish there was something I could say that could ease your burden. So sad. I get that it's better to try to keep his mom at her home where she's comfortable, but what about DH and what about you? There is something to be said for your mental health. For his mental health. You can't pour out of an…

These grandchildren pix are just killing me... in a good way. Dang, they're all so CUTE! Smiles and Delia are definitely squish-worthy, Allie, and Heather, yours are getting so old! I love the science museum. Oh Tracey... when it rains, it pours. Isn't that how it goes? I'm so sorry for all your troubles. Gosh Margaret, I…

So true Beth... I hadn't actually cried for her until then. When she passed in May it didn't bother me much as I'd lost her long before that. Christmas hit me hard. Thanks. Hi Lanette! I do still work for Lakeville Schools, but I'm back in a building and don't get to look at my beautiful back yard during the day anymore...…

Oh good lord Lisa yes, deep freezing. 4 right now... heading down this weekend. Hugs to everyone who needs them. I've been lurking around and reading every once in awhile. I'm so sorry to read of your losses. I lost my sweet Mom last May, but it was time. It hit really hard over Christmas. Thanks Rebecca, my sweet. Don't…

Wonder if it's okay if I rejoin the group here.

WOW. Take care. I'm out.

Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. I really feel strongly that I have to say this today... It's been weighing on me for a couple days and I've kept quiet, but today's the day. Completely agree with Mary's spoiler. ALL of you should go back and read it carefully... several times. Just sayin'.…

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(((hugs))) to those who need them. How wonderful for you, Rori!!! Congrats to your team. Allie! As much as you'd like our support/advice to show to Tracy, DON'T! DO NOT SHARE that you have shared all of their family troubles online. OMG! From personal experience, children do not want you sharing their private issues with…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Bully is exactly what he is, Kim! Just a creepy, narcissistic, bully! And that danged girl is just not good at keeping us informed. Haven't heard from her about the results from the hearing. I'm not worried, believe me. She's like this all the time. Rather selfish herself, unfortunately…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. One would think, Beth, but he's really just an arrogant, narcissist, jacka**, not violent. He likes the feeling of power. I know I'm making it sound as if he could "go off", but he's really a weak idividual and he's proven that many times in the past when he's been confronted by…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Heather, I'm so much like you in the finance department. Makes me feel good to know I'm not alone. I've never been much of a budgeter. I've always known just about exactly what I've had in the bank (or not) and don't have to look often. Although I do look regularly to make sure that…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. That was my first thought too, Ginny. Don't know if I would even want to continue to "help out" in a job where they would pull that kind of stuff, Debbie. Good luck to DH. I'm sorry he has to deal with those kind of people. So sorry, Lisa. 51 is too young. WOOHOO ALLIE!!! That's wonderful…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Destiny is just amazing. She always looks so hopeful and radiant. Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Heather, your ballerina is beautiful! I'm just not a huge beach person. I LOVE the water, mind you. I just don't do "beaches". Like M said, I love the water, I love the smell, I love the sounds, I love being there. I just don't DO them. Mainly, I don't do hot and I don't do sun. I get…

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(((hugs))) to those who need them. Hunter went home last night absolutely TUCKERED OUT! I think everyone knew his name. They all sure loved him. He even went to class with one kid (with the teacher's permission). smh. Commencing the LAST student day of the school year... of course, they're all going to be out on field…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. WOOHOO Heather! So happy for you! Heading into the last HUMPday. Wish me luck. Don't know if I've mentioned that I've had Hunter with me since Friday since his district ended and their childcare had a week off. Today is his last day. He's had a ball. 8-year-old in a middle school, hanging…

Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. I'm so sorry about Jake, Barbie. Cancer sucks! Tuesday down! Three more to go! Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Flea, that's gorgeous! Beautiful pix, Rhonda. Thanks for sharing your part of the world. OH MY, Debbie! You are quite the culinary artist! I'm impressed. Congrats on the auction and your part. Totally agree, Barbie. I don't know where I'd be without music. It's my refuge. I have music on…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Congrats to your son, Rebecca! Annie, so very sorry for your loss. WOW Pip! Glad you weren't hurt and someone was there for you. Lucy is a cutie. Oh Heather, such good and bad. Love the cake and VanGogh. Sorry about DH and his daughter. Debbie, so sorry you had to drive just to find out…

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Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. HERE looks amazing, Pip! But he's such a CUTE lapdog, Rebecca! Welcome Rhonda21km. Heather we keep telling you... what's not to love. You're far too critical! Went shopping for veil stuff last night with Lacy! OMG! I get to make her wedding veil. I'm so…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Barbie, those iris are GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for the new, June thread. WOW... June. School ends in seven days. You're welcome Rori. It's one I learned through MoMs. Unfortunately, we use it a lot in the military. Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Yes Allie, it has to be done. Poor Carmine. It runs in our family too. Anne was cutting as a teenager and we had her in treatment during HS. She did really well and is thriving now. Carmine really needs professional help asap. I'm so sorry. Sending prayers. Geez Flea, it's so terrible…

Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them. Thanks Mary. I'm better today. Thanks Michele! That's the tough thing about this angelversary/anniversary thing, Barbara. Of course Shawn didn't intend on dying at all and I certainly thank GOD that he didn't die ON our anniversary, but geez, it just always…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Oh shoot, Debbie. I am so sorry. I watched the video from the George Marks Children House. It looks absolutely lovely and made me cry. Of course, I've been doing a lot of that this weekend. It's Shawn's 8th angelversary and this one hit me hard. Not sure why unless it's because Kolten is…

(((hugs))) to those who need them. Pip, she looks amazing! Well done. So sorry about Jerry, Michele. Wow, he's really lucky to be alive. So glad they found him. Welcome home, Rori. Your trip looked wonderful. Oh Ginny, I love your signs from hubby. That's so awesome. Freddy and I believe in all of those signs from heaven…