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Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 31, 2011 at 5:51pm

Don't forget MAIL!!!!  The biggest item of all.

Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 31, 2011 at 5:33pm

Depending on the # of adoptees, I think we are set w/hot chocolate.  Lisa (who has a new name, but I'll let her tell!!!) is taking care of candy canes.  If someone has already bought some, bring them along.  We'll tie bows on them to make them a festive treat!

We still need pre-packaged treats and disposable cups that can hold hot drinks & scotch tape.  I've got ribbon, some packing tape, customs forms, labels and boxes.  The Plainville PO gave me enough boxes to probably get us thru 2 more adoptions after this one!!

Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 31, 2011 at 5:29pm

We lost power on Sat. but it was back on at 5a today.  I don't know why or how they got to us, but I am thankful.  Once again I had just done my big food shopping.  Following Irene I lost everything and I was just praying it wouldn't happen again.

There are trees down everywhere.  One just missed our house - the corner where our bedroom is.  It woke up my hubby, but I slept right thru everything!  When I went to get the mail today I saw one tree completely uprooted.  The roots must have been over 6' across!  It is incredible how many were lost.

Sorry you won't be with us Jennifer!  We'll really miss you.  Next time.

I haven't heard from Anne Marie lately.  Her son has a X-country meet the same day.  She had said she was going to ship things to me, but I haven't heard since before the storm.  She also said she hoped it MIGHT be possible to also make the packing party.  I'm certain she will be able to fill you in on her plans.

Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 31, 2011 at 9:18am

Hey, any more out there going to come or can't come to the packing party???  Let us know so we can plan on #'s.  Come regardless and have some fun - there will be plenty to do without staying away because of finances!  REALLY.

Remember, the song (I think on a commercial) -- "Let's get together and have some fun!"

Comment by diane {Shawns mom} on October 20, 2011 at 12:30pm

NYPD, it's just me....look under the photos of the members, where it says "follow new members" that would do the trick...LOL......I am so bad!♥

Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 20, 2011 at 10:19am

If you are coming to the packing party in Nov., if you could please just check in under Helen's discussion so we know who is coming and can plan on #s accordingly.  Thanks Moms.

Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 20, 2011 at 10:18am

Yeah, we're having a party!!  I LOVE our packing parties.

Jennifer, check with anneooh, I think you 2 must be fairly close to each other.

I've received some PMs.  If everyone agrees - let's plan to do hot chocolate w/marshmallows, small candy canes, disposable cups for hot liquids (be as festive as you want) and pre-packaged sweet treats (whatever you'd like to have with hot chocolate yourself).  And, of course, mail - lots and lots of mail.  If you can write notes, cards, holiday cards ahead of time that will be best.  I have packing tape left over from other parties, but we could use some clear packing tape for postage and over labels (MAS shipping labels, that is).  If anyone wants to pick up a some scotch tape.  I have plenty of ribbon to tie things ups and make them look festive.

Also, we usually bring something to snack on while we work and pack (& laugh and talk)!!  If you are able to bring something that is fine, but don't worry if you can't - seems like we always have more than enough!

@ Anne Marie, Lisa, Laura - I can't wait to meet you IRL.  I'm so excited!!

Comment by anneooh on October 19, 2011 at 12:25pm

Hi ladies (on this rainy day),

I am planning on attending.  What do I need to bring? Can't wait to meet all!

Anne Marie

Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 17, 2011 at 8:11am

OK Moms, we are having a party.  It'll be in Milford (is that right Helen).  Date to be determined when Helen checks the schedule at her church so we have some room to pack.

We have to decide what to do so we can get busy.

1) We could do some small boxes for the Ingraham (Oct.'s adoptees)

2) We could wait for Nov.'s adoptees to be announced.

3) OR, we could come up with something on our own.  Oct.'s group has their stockings.  I don't know if the MoM will want stockings for her group or not.

Any thoughts?

I mentionned a while back that our family always has hot chocolate w/marshmallows (of course) and a small candy cane hung into the cup to add a peppermint flavor.  Maybe we could do something like that and include some special sweet treats?  We'd need to get at least enough packs of hot choc. for 2 a piece, small candy canes (the ones that come in a box of 50 or so), some hot disposable cups & stirrers.  We could attach a candy cane to each pack w/instructions and just tie a ribbon around each to make it look festive.  What do you think?  It wouldn't be too expensive and would be completely different.

Someone have another favorite family tradition we could consider doing?

Let's get some talking going here...   I'm excited.  I may have to look for some Christmas music!!

Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on October 17, 2011 at 8:00am

Helen, why don't you pick a date for us based on what is available?  I was just looking at the calendar and we are going to have to work quickly no matter what to get things sent to be there in time.  Next weekend is the end of Oct already!  Nov 5 is only 2 weeks away.  The 12th is a holiday week-end.  Maybe good, maybe bad.  That brings us to the 19th. (Those are just Sat. dates)  If we could do a Sun. afternoon???  What about starting with the 19th or the 12th?  Then just let me know.

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