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Big SISter
Big SISter
Big SIS (4205)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:13
Hey SISters!! I'm BACK! Actually, we got back early Saturday morning, and I started back to work on Monday but have been muy swamped with email and PMs and such but now I'm here, ready to hang and have some fun...well until I have to go back to real work again. LOL
We had a really good time at Yellowstone...well, you know how the memories are always better than the real thing? That's kind of where I am right now. LOL We spent seven full days (round trip) driving with all the kids in the Suburban, six nights in hotels, five nights in our "cabin" at Yellowstone that was literally right out of 1973 (fortunately, I love 70's decor so the yellow laminate sink rocked), 14 meals from gas stations (see, traveling through South Dakota and Wyoming on the way there and Montana and North Dakota on the way back doesn't really afford you a lot of options in the way of restaurants...I think they are the four least populated states in the whole country)...not only that but phone service is very sketchy, so contact to the outside world (and McDonald's) was VERY limited...but this was really good for me (in hindsight, of course...while it was happening I was in an almost constant state of panic).
I got some great pics, competed in our family Olympics (where I captured the Bronze medal in "Down by the Banks" but alas was eliminated very early in Simon Says). I made travel books for all 14 children that were there and a few ATCs and started my own travel journal/mini book as well, we saw lots of Bison, a bear, geysers and sulphur pits as well as beautiful lakes, mountains and waterfalls. I went to two great thrift stores in Miles City, MT (where my brother is the mayor) and Dickinson ND (where one of my sisters lives)...and basically came back to life...that was probably the best part...to enjoy the little moments again, to not be so consumed with work and all the crap going on, to really and truly enjoy my kids and my nieces and nephews, to not feel like my brain was short circuiting with all the things I am usually thinking about and worrying about...all the things that have to be done. I can't remember a time when I actually felt like there wasn't something, some task that I absolutely HAD to do regarding SIS...something that trumped everything else. So yeah, that part was really nice. :)
Now I'm back, and I'm trying to re enter the atmosphere, so to speak, very carefully. I don't know if that makes sense, but it's kind of the way you feel right after you get a colonic (yes, I have had one and it was quite the adventure...it was performed in a woman's laundry room on top of her washer and dryer, let's just leave it at that. LOL)...anyway, you just went through this whole cleansing thing and you really don't want to go and eat Twinkies...(maybe I need to buy a book on analogies and illustrations, because the ones I pull from my own life probably scare people. LOL Also, maybe the fact that I'm not at all a private person isn't always a plus, hey?)
I just want you all to know that I did miss you all, and I'm glad to be back. I'm excited about the new stuff we're working on here at the office, and super excited to head up to Chicago next week for CHA...where they DO have Internet AND phone service...the best.
LUB and peace...
Big SIS
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hilly0013
Favorite SISter (6363)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:16
Hey JJ.....
I am so glad that you had a wonderful time on your vacation, and that you got a break from SIS... :) I can't wait to see some layouts about your adventures. :)
Hillary.
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MandyKay
Favorite SISter (5801)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:19
i'm glad you had an adventurous vacation!
we missed you!!
and please buy some great stuff at CHA for us next week!
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alohi
Favorite SISter (5145)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:25
welcome back....
sounds like some super great memories were made!
luv that you made the kids travel journals. you rock!
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missmoxie
Model SISter (2541)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:26
can't wait to see the layouts from that trip! i forsee a gas station dining mini, haha. i was actually born in montana and my dad lives there. it is def one of the least populated states, but it sure is gorgeous!
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Korbyn
Vogue SISter (3299)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:28
Welcome back JJ!!!
The trip sounds like it was awesome!!
Glad you had such a great time!!
Hopefully I will get to see you while you are in Chicago!
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sassymo
Style Maven (727)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:30
Isn't it funny how memories are like that? Glad that you had a good trip :) Can't wait to see those vacay pics and layouts. Welcome back.
-Sarah
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TinaLynn510
Favorite SISter (7045)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:41
Welcome Home JJ!!
Glad to hear you had an amazing time!!
We missed you! :)
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Super_Cool_Stephy
Haute SISter (801)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 11:42
ohh you were definitly missed!!! Welcome back my dear! :)
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Iris1975
Big SIS (4516)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 12:01
Welcome back!!!
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Big SISter
Big SISter
Big SIS (4205)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 12:10
thanks everyone!! I'll try to post some stuff later today maybe. :)
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bethieyiya
SISter Elle (1764)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 12:35
Glad you are back safe & sound.
Car ride across the country with all of the kids. Wow!
I assume your parents went too.
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livingroomfloor
SISter Elle (1913)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 12:40
Good to see ya.
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Pegasus
Big SIS (4958)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 13:26
sounds like a great, "cleansing" trip all the way around! A great way to unwind and relax. Good to have you back, though.
:0)
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scrapamela
Vogue SISter (3199)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 13:27
oh jj...
so glad you are back...
but more happy that you had an amazing trip with your family!!
you totally deserved a break.
hugs~pamela
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staramaze
Model SISter (2826)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 13:45
glad you enjoyed your WELL DESERVED vacation. See you soon!
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leateach
SISter Elle (1906)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 13:49
Welcome back! Glad to hear you had a great time:)
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bmwgirl1
Favorite SISter (41231)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 14:37
WELCOME BACK!!!! Missed U! :):):):):):):):):):):)
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emilymaeanderson
SISter Elle (1832)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 14:54
glad you had a great time :)
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karenm
Haute SISter (844)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 23:05
so glad you had such a great time. glad to see you back!!!
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amytangerine
Big SIS (4399)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 23:42
you were missed!
can't wait to see some photos of phoenix. she didn't let me take any of her while in TN.
xo
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BlessedinTexas
Favorite SISter (10209)
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2008 23:51
glad you had a great trip.....would love to see pics soon!!!
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HollyCroteau
Favorite SISter (6010)
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2008 00:09
Welcome back!
Sounds like fun!
*the colonic of course, not the camping I'm not big on roughing it*
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momof3crazies
Model SISter (2637)
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2008 12:21
Soo glad that you got your escape from reality....I am sure it was needed and well deserved at that!!
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candiMANDI
SISter Elle (1910)
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2008 13:29
Welcome welcome! :) Yes have fun in Chicago and we're counting on you to find all the best stuff! ;)
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erinrwillis
Favorite SISter (5317)
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2008 13:36
Welcome back! Glad you had a great trip!!!
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sunni08
Style Maven (587)
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2008 13:49
Aww welcome back that sounds like fun to me! I am longing for some camping and such!
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Dsquare35
Head Fashionista
Vogue SISter (3384)
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# Posted: 11 Jul 2008 09:26
I assume your parents went too.
LOL
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scrappinpixie
Model SISter (2907)
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# Posted: 11 Jul 2008 13:10
:D Miles City. DH's family is there. Did you go to Kafe Utza??????
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MistyD
Style Addict (1230)
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# Posted: 11 Jul 2008 22:02
Hey JJ! I've been wondering where you've been! Glad to hear you had a great time! {{HUGS}}
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