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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Friday, October 30, 2009 - 5:02 am
Make sure you take pictures of how pretty she looks
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 9:21 pm
No pics of Dakota just yet, but I did finish her bracelet and necklace. Being sick sucks, but having no energy to do anything else can be beneficial when you need to finish a project I guess.
The bracelet has 8 crystals on it that sit on the top of her wrist when she wears it. Adds just a tiny bit of sparkle when the crystals catch the light. The necklace has six inches of crystals (AB fuschia...the really sparkly ones, a darker fuschia, and black.) The crystals make it quite a bit heavier, which is why I used them only in the front portion of it. Er, ok, crystals are expensive too and it would have taken a couple hundred for the necklace, lol. It's hard to tell in the pics, but the heart is black glass. I still need to try doing hair barretts, did one and it turned out ok for a first try but think I can do better with more practice. I was thinking of fuschia tights or a sweater, but that may be too much fuschia. Instead I'm thinking of getting a black sweater and black tights and maybe adding some kind of fuschia flowers (fabric) to them. Or something like it. I could sew the left over crystals I have onto the cuff of the sweater too. Just a touch of fuschia. Not sure yet.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 9:23 pm
Oh, I did lighten up the pics a bit so the color isn't quite true to reality.
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 10:08 pm
Wargod, those are just beautiful....I love the colors......'great job'....
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 1:05 am
What a LOVELY set War! That should really enhance Kota's outfit and looks so classy!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 4:24 am
those are beautiful!!! yep, no fushcia tights/sweater. if you do add some of the crystals to a black sweater add just a tiny amount.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 9:14 am
Thank you! I'm so pleased with it on many different levels. It turned out great. Dakota loves the colors. I really like them. They're dressy, but not overly so. The thing I like most is that it adds to the idea that she's not really a little girl anymore, but she's not grown up either. Annie, I'd never used that color before in making jewelry and it wasn't until I finished the necklace that I realized just how overpowering fuschia can be, a little bit goes a long way. As soon as I saw that I thought nope, no fuschia tights or sweater, lol! If I use it on a sweater, it's got to be a very small amount. I'll be shopping for her sweater and tights, and a top for me (decided to wear slacks) next week. Now I need to decide on which dress she'll be wearing and the rest of Caleb's clothes. He has to dress up for concerts (black slacks, white button up shirt, tie) but he'll need dress shoes and deciding if he needs a jacket or not. Darren and I are disagreeing about that, but only cuz Darren doesn't want to wear one, lol.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 1:59 pm
One of the things the boys do here to dress up and not wear a jacket is kind of an all black look...black pants, black button down and a tie of some kind. it gives them a polished look. do you have a Syms there? you can get sports coats cheap!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 9:18 pm
There's an idea I hadn't considered, Annie. I've seen boys here do the same, though with different color shirts, not neccessarily black. Some solid color button up shirt, matching tie and skip the jacket. I'd been thinking about borrowing one. I've got a nephew a little older and the same size as Caleb who wears suits on occassions. I know Darren would be quite happy to skip the jacket which is why he's not too into Caleb wearing one either, he hates them.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 10:56 pm
Don't suppose he'd wear a fuchsia tie? Nah.. LOVE the jewelry!! I think a black sweater with some strategically placed fuchsia crystals would be wonderful. That was my grandmother's name, but I don't think she ever wore the color.. my mom did raise fuchsia flowers, in memory of her mom. Would Darren or Caleb consider wearing vests? They could be not so formal but not overly casual and not be oppresive sport jackets..
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, November 06, 2009 - 12:44 am
I'm not sure about vests though it might be worth mentioning. Caleb mentioned today that he wants a necklace (simple eagle charm on a cord or chain) and it got me to thinking about a tie clip. Now, I've never actually held or really looked at tie clips, but I'm wondering how hard they'd be to make. I don't often get the chance to make jewelry for him and I'm kinda excited about it (he's getting the necklace for Christmas.) Think when I'm out shopping, I'll look at clips and see if it's something I can do. I did finish a barrett today that I think turned out pretty nice. I took sis' camera back today so I'll have to arrange to take some pics this weekend.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, November 06, 2009 - 3:51 am
Wg, we were at a quinceanera in Sept. It was the first for us, too. It is very much like a wedding. It was very elaborate and very expensive for the woman who gave it for her daughter. (reception was at a gorgeous hotel) She's a single mom and my husband's co-worker. Her other daughter is turning 15 next year, and she wants the same thing!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 10:14 pm
Oy, well this could get tricky. When we got the invitation for the quinceniera, I ran over to let our friend know that we'd love to come. But, wasn't sure we'd make it to the church ceremony because of Kota's softball. Her regular season is over this coming weekend, but I knew next weekend (quinceniera is the 21st) was going to be a tournament. What I wasn't sure about was rather the 10U teams would be playing. The schedule was up for the tournament that starts this Sunday for 12U, 14U, and High School, but nothing for 10U. Schedules now up for the tournament next weekend for the 10U girls. We're definitely going to miss the church part in the morning. It's hard to tell with the schedule right now just how late into Saturday the games will go but they should be done in time to get ready for the party part. They may or may not play Sunday and if they do it will be early in the morning which kinda sucks. We may end up going to the game then Darren and I slipping away for the church service. We'll have to see what the times are like. Friend was understanding when I told her there was a possible conflict. I don't want to miss Kota's games, especially since she's been doing so well this season. I also don't want to miss the church service. While in Spanish and a Catholic ceremony (my understanding will be limited) I've read plenty about it and am really interested in seeing it. So not sure what we'll do yet.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 10:32 pm
Well, at least that way you & Darren would be representing the family, plus in a position to take pictures and describe the event later to Kota. The friend's Quinceniera is truly a 'once in a lifetime' event. Wouldn't your Sis & BIL be there to watch the later part of the games too? Good luck figuring it out.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 5:45 am
BTW, I hope my comment didn't sound snarky. I don't have kids, but I can see the dilemma you are wrestling with. I still say Good Luck (just glad I don't have to figure out myself).
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 9:10 am
No you didn't sound snarky, Bisc. That's been going through my head along with dangit I hate to miss any of the kids stuff. It's hard right now to make any decision because until after this Saturday, we'll have no idea who is playing when. The games are scheduled based on the place they come in during the regular season, and except for the 5th place team (who is 0-18,) the other four teams are close enough that the two games this Saturday could change the standings. So right now the only thing I can say with certainty is if they're playing the 8am game or the 9:45 game we can go to that, as long as Darren and I dress in our dress clothes first, and should be able to see the whole game. If they're playing the 11:30 game we'll miss that. And no idea if they'll play more than one game Saturday or if they'll continue on Sunday. Hehe, Bisc, and I've always said I love parenting advice from people who don't have kids because often they have some clarity I'm missing. I get wrapped up emotionally (that's my baby and I don't want to miss anything) and forget to take a step back and look at it logically (and she's playing two softball seasons a year, there's plenty of other games.)
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 9:39 am
What about going to your daughter's game (if she is playing) and watch the quinceniera on video later?
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 9:52 am
Yeah what Grooch said.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:57 am
Grooch did have a good idea if someone can tape the quinceniera and you all can watch it later as a family and Scoot you be nice to my friend Grooch
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:01 pm
Or tape the game and watch that later. Good options, either way.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 1:01 pm
I say tape the game and go to the Quinceriera. As you mentioned your daughter plays several games, most of which you attend. If she makes any great pays, there it will be on video for you all to look at again. The Quincerniera, however, is a one time special event.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 1:04 pm
I think at least one of you should be at the game...jmho.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 2:33 pm
We found out today that the tourney next weekend is mostly on Saturday, only the championship game(s) are on Sunday. So the girls will be playing at least two games though could go more depending on how they do. When we got home today, our friend/neighbor was outside and I ran over to chat with her about it. She told me we should go to the games, they're taping the church part and we'll get together later in the week to watch it and they could translate. Told her I dunno about that, we'll have to wait and see what the schedule is like that day. I'm thinking Darren and I can dress up and go watch the first game and well, that's when we have to see how they do for the rest of the schedule. They could play game 2 right away if they win the first game or play game 4 later if they lose. We'll be able to run to the church if they're playing game 4, rather than game 3, and then back to the park. Caleb and Kota won't be going to the church at all and will stay with sis and bil. The party starts at 5, but she said the coming of age ceremony starts at 7 so we have some leeway there. I was a bit worried we wouldn't have time to get Kota showered and dressed and ready, but even at 5, I think we should have time for that. Hehe, and to show why I don't like missing games! This morning we got to the park at 7:30, kinda rushing out the door to get there on time. Didn't have any water for Kota so our plan was once sis and bil got there, Darren and I would run down the street, pick up water and coffee, and be back before the game started. Of course that meant sis and bil were running late and got there just as the game was starting. We debated a couple minutes, then decided we had time to go and get back before the game really got going. Uh huh, that happened. We got back and sis was standing there waiting, said, "You should have stayed, Kota hit a homerun." I laughed, cuz everytime they leave or go to the bathroom or snackbar, I tell them oldest niece hit her first homerun and they missed it. Only, sis wasn't quite joking. Kota hit, brought three girls home, made it to third and went on to home but when she saw the catcher with the ball she hesitated and they played monkey in the middle before Kota was able to safely throw herself at third base. Another mom told us she hit it so far the other teams coaches came out and said it must be the ball they were using (we use two different brands cuz the one brand that is preferred has been hard to find) and demanded it be changed. When Kota saw us, she made a point of yelling out that we missed it. Sucky part is that when she got up to hit the second time, she never even got to touch the ball. We had girls on 2nd and 3rd and with each ball, the catcher overthrew the pitcher and our girls made it home. Ump called game with the second one and we won by one point. As usual with this team, since we have so many girls, the older ones play the first game, and the younger (with a few older girls rotating in/out) play the second and she was rotated out before she got a chance at bat. So I never did get to see her hit today.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 9:47 pm
Aw shucks War. So sorry you missed it. Nice job though Kota!!!
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 11:00 pm
I love these kind of conversations. You get to try to see the world thru so many pairs of eyes. Many of the choices here really are not life and death. If you miss a game, Kota will live. If you do not go to the party, that kid will probably not notice. What is sad, is that Kota, who is very obviously gifted at sports, is not able to participate in a party based in different culture. (and that Wargod had all the clothes planned)
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