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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 12:30 am
Christy, she'll be able to go to the party, but she will miss the church service part of it. I'm a bit sad about that, I think being able to experience different churches/religions than ours is good for them. There's a possibility we could be late to the party part, but I don't think we will be. Even if the girls go all the way in the tourney and play 3 or 4 (whatever it is) games that day, they should be done by 3:30 since there are other divisions that will still have to play after the 10U girls. And we can always speak to the coaches and let them know we have to leave at a certain time so they can plan to play Kota in the earlier games and not the late game. There's enough girls on the team it won't matter if she's not there for one of them, especially since they alternate the girls and she'll sit out a game or two anyways. Sis can call and update us. And that's only if they aren't knocked out early in the tournament, it might not be an issue at all. I have to admit I wish all my problems were this easy, lol. You are very right that Kota will live if we miss a game and that our friends daughter won't miss us at the church. It's basically what we don't want to miss the most (and really I think I might enjoy watching the video so the friends can translate/explain whats happening.) My biggest worry with all of this is that I really like to have plans firmly set and it drives me a little batty being up in the air this close to the day and we can really make firm plans until we see the tournament schedule and how the games go Saturday. Today, I took Kota to Marshall's to find a sweater to wear. It's velvety, black, and it'll be good for dressing up Saturday night, but also good for general wear after that. The only thing I don't really like for dressing up is it has a hood, but they didn't have many choices. I had decided for me to wear my black dress up slacks, but that I was buying a new top. My plan was something colorful, either solid or pattern. And yet, I still ended up with black, lol! It's long sleeve, flow-y, and has black and clear rhinestones around the collar so it's sparkly. I tried on several other tops, to which Kota mimed shoving her finger down her throat and told me she liked the black one best. Dark colors are good for me with my coloring, I liked the top, and it gives me a chance to play with some beads I normally wouldn't use so I'm good with it. Oh, I checked out tights while we were there too and found several options for Kota. Some solid black with patterns, one pair that is black with a pinkish (could be fuschia) polka dots, and some darker pinkish/purplish/fuschia-ish ones. Despite my work with beads and colors, I'm very bad at picking out colors without a sample in hand so decided to wait on those. I'll go back later this week with her jewelry and see if I can match that to a pair. Dakota really liked the polka dot ones, but the color may be a little too pink to match the fuschia in her jewelry. I've got to go shopping for dress shirts for Darren and Caleb. I caved, they're going sans sports jackets, but comprimised with new shirts/ties.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 1:55 am
lol War, sounds like you're making SERIOUS progress! I bet Darren and Caleb will be in good company and many of the other guys will be dressed similarly.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 8:48 pm
Went today and picked up a dress shirt and tie for Caleb. I started to get a dark purple shirt, but Dakota laughed and told me it was ugly. Picked up one I thought was more reddish (not red red) and got home to discover its more burgandy. Ah well, it'll look good on him either way. Didn't pick anything up for Darren cuz I couldn't remember the size. Was talking to sis earlier and she asked if Kota needed her hair cut and offered to call our friend to set up an appt. Friend sometimes goes to sis' to cut the girls hair (will do all of them at the same time) but tomorrow she's gonna do just Kota's at the shop. Also told me to bring the hair barrett and we'd play around after the haircut to figure out something cute, easy, and fun for her hair Saturday night. Dakota's all excited about that and looking forward to it.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, November 16, 2009 - 10:13 pm
We had some fun today. Took Kota over to see our hair dresser friend, not only was it time for a normal trim, but friend was going to show me some stuff I could do to her hair Saturday that would be quick. We played around for a little bit with the barrett (gonna pull a bit of the sides back and gather them on top of her head.) She showed me a nifty trick with bobby pins to keep the barrett from sliding. Then she played around with curling the back and laughed and said like the girls (my nieces) Kota's hair doesn't hold much of a curl unless you do all kinds of trickery. Told me if we have time Saturday I can either take Kota to the shop or she'll come here to fix her hair. I'm going to take her up on that offer. I can get the barrett in and probably do the curls right, but there's no way I can use the amount of hair stuff she's gonna need to hold those curls and not have it look like a gross, clumpy, sticky mess. Then came Kota's favorite part, friend washed her hair and massaged her scalp (she loves that.) Her hair cut is really cute, not all that different than other hair cuts but for some reason it looks really good. Maybe cuz she was looking so shaggy when we walked in, lol.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 1:52 pm
Hair washes are my very favorite part of hair cuts. Mom and I got haircuts last night, and she had already washed hers when she came in - told her she was nuts for not waiting to get the scalp massage! 
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 9:12 pm
Heh, I felt so bad, Teach. Her appt was at 3:30 so I picked her up from school and went straight there and her last class of the day is pe. Her hair was all sweaty. Friend was all prepared for it though, knew Kota was coming straight from school and wouldn't be freshly cleaned. I like when she does the hair wash too...she always puts the moisturizing stuff in so Kota's hair will look awesome for a while.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 11:47 am
Tomorrow is the quinceniera. I think we're good on everything, almost. Took Caleb for new shoes yesterday, he's up to a size 10! So he's done. I've got to lay mine and Darren's dress clothes out to see what needs ironed and what doesn't, make sure shoes are scuff free and take a lint brush to everything. Jewelry is done. While buying Caleb's shoes last night I picked up a pair of tights for Kota. Nothing matched the fuschia in the jewelry so I went for black. And there's my almost. When I got back, I offhandedly asked her to try the tights on and while she was at it go ahead and put the whole outfit on so I could see how she looked. I'm glad I did, because as soon as she came out, I said to Darren, too much black! Black sweater, black dress, black tights, black shoes. Called up little adopted sis and told asked if I could come by today and pick up the black/white dress. I also went by Michaels today and picked up a roll of fuschia ribbon. I have two choices at this point. The black dress has a black ribbon to tie around the middle and ties in back, it's attached to the dress. The black and white dress has a belt that's removable. So I'm thinking, either take the belt off the black/white dress and replace it with the fuschia ribbor or pin fuschia ribbon over the ribbon/belt on the black dress just to bring a bit more color to the outfit (whatever dress we decide on) she's wearing. I may try adding fuschia ribbon to the tights as well or going to another store and buying another set of tights that aren't black. Here's my problem. I thought the black outfit looked really nice on Kota. Dressy, cute, I really like the dress itself. But then I got to thinking about the rest of us (because of course it's not going to dawn on me til a day and a half before the big event!) I like black as a dress up color for me and even though I went to buy a new top that was a different color, I still ended up with black. Black slacks, black top, black shoes. I could have swore the last dress shirt we bought Darren was grey or blue...nope, it's black. Caleb has the maroon dress shirt, but black pants and shoes. Ack! Seperately everyone will look snazzy, together we're going to look like we tried to purposely match, lol! And that we're going to a funeral! Whatever I do I have to decide by tonight because there won't be time tomorrow for anything. Dakota's first game is at 8am, if they win they'll play game 2 at 11:30, if they lose their game 2 will be at 1:15. They will play a game 3 (either they win the first which means they'll have to lose two games after that or they lose the first and go up against the team that has a 0-20 record.) Told her coach yesterday she has to leave at 3, so she at most will play 2 games, maybe only 1 and a half (or one depending on the rules, not sure they can pull a player completely out in the middle of a game to leave.) Later tonight (probably after 9) I'll post a couple pics of Kota in the two outfits. Not sure if anyone will be around that late to give an opinion but if you are, please do!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:58 pm
LMAO, you are so funny. I think you should get the fushia, or red tights, I don't think they have to match the jewelry perfectly, just be in the same color tone. And then just add the ribbon to the black dress. I think it sounds like the family will look sharp, but it is kind of funny that you put all the outfits together individually and they all ended up black, LOL.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:08 pm
why not white tights?
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:26 pm
They have so many tights and leggings now that have designs and patterns. I love funky tights on little kids. Target has good ones in girls and womens.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9:59 pm
Dipo, it was very strange, I hadn't put the outfits together, not even in my head to realize they were all black. Another realization...I hate hate hate the ribbon with the outfits! It just did not look good. Off that went. I now remember why I left the black/white dress the first time around, it's a wee bit low cut for Dakota. Even pinning it with a broach it was still rather plunging. Darren took one look and said, "absolutely not!" I waited til trying the brooch to pin the chest part together before telling her sorry, we'd just have to match. I think it's because we don't get all that cold up here, but there's not a lot of choices of tights. I checked six different stores the last couple days and haven't found anything that really comes close to matching the fuschia. I should have listened to my hair dresser friend when she told me to go next door to the whatever store it is (they sell a bunch of dance/cheer stuff) because when I finally thought about it tonight, they were already closed. So, one pic of her, not the best pic (it's not full body and her hairs a mess, lol.)
Decided I wasn't going to get her out of all black, I went to change up Darren and bought him a grey dress shirt and new tie. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, between the games and the quinceniera. Will be totally hectic and busy all day, but should be fun all the way around.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 3:03 am
Oh War, Kota looks LOVELY & very classy, especially with the jewelry! Great plan to put Darren in gray with new tie. He's the Dad that will be happy to see his little girl in the more modest dress, he won't care what color he's wearing himself. Plus, he can wear the new duds at business meetings in the future. Have fun tomorrow!!! It may be hectic but it's a great honor to be invited to a quinceniera, particularly if one isn't Hispanic or Catholic. I bet you won't forget this. All dressed up, maybe you ought to ask someone to take a picture of your family, while you're there. Can't wait to hear the stories.
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 9:30 pm
Waiting very patiently for War and family to get home and tell us about the party. ...... And for pics.........
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:37 pm
I'll post about softball tournament in my folder a little later. We got home around 3:15 and Kota jumped straight into the shower, then I fixed her hair. Didn't have time to go to friend at the salon and I didn't want her to take the afternoon off work to come here. It turned out pretty cute, considering I don't know anything about curling hair! We all got dressed and managed to walk out the door right at 5. Was pretty happy with that since I thought we were going to be pretty late. No family pic unfortunately, but got a cute one of Kota and Darren:
And one of me and Caleb:
I kinda knew what to expect, but didn't expect it to be sorta kinda emotional. We've lived across the street from this family for 12 years, they're more than neighbors, they are friends. We know each others families, if there's an emergency, we know we can drop our kids off with no warning or explanation and the other will be there, we've watched each others children grow up. So when she was introduced, all dressed up and looking nothing like the 3 year old we met years ago, I got a little teary eyed. And when her grandpa, who's health has been declinging for a few years, cut in to dance with her after her dad, I got teary eyed again. And when her big bro, who joined the military a year ago and is home on leave from someplace scary, the little boy I used to watch walk off to the bus in 1st grade, cut in, I damn near bawled my eyes out. It was totally awesome all around. The court, kids I see often around the neighborhood, looked beautiful. She looked all grown up. The coming of age ceremony was wonderful to watch, especially as her aunt explained the meaning behind each part of it for those who might not know what it meant. And then what I'd been waiting for, lol. I'd watched her and her court practice their dances for six months in the driveway and they did not disappoint! They started with the waltz which they did perfectly. Then they came back and did the tango. And then they did a hip hop dance, which her big bro had been practicing so he had a part in that one which was pretty cool. Caleb spent most the night with me and Darren. While he's friends with the girl and her sisters and brothers, he didn't really know any of the other kids (plus he's a bit younger than them.) Dakota though, oh boy, lol. She decided to go gather all the little kids up and took them out on the dance floor. She had a blast though by that point I wondered why I'd spent so much time on her outfit, lol...she'd taken off her shoes, her sweater, her jewelry, and sweated out most her curls. After the games today and all the excitement and dancing though she was exhausted. Can't say we were far behind her, in fact all three of them were in bed 20 minutes after we got home. We had a terrific time, I'm really glad we went!
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:06 pm
Oh War, I just knew it was going to be something special. You all look just wonderful!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 7:12 am
So glad you had such a wonderful time! Ya'll look fantastic!
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 12:26 pm
Very nice looking family War. I am glad you all had a great time.
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 6:30 pm
Pretty Pics! So glad you all got to be a part of it.
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Debra
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 7:48 pm
War you all look great. I am happy to hear how special it was for you.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 8:13 pm
Popping in to say those pix are great! Y'all look absolutely wonderful!!! And the jewelery is terrific. 
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 8:31 pm
Everyone turned out beautiful! You did a great job Wargod.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 8:38 pm
War, its so shocking to see your kids so grown up! When did that happen??? Gosh, I remember them as little kids. You all look great. Tell them to stop growing. LOL
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 9:50 pm
Thanks ya'll! Twinks, I keep telling them but they won't listen to me. Caleb's been growing so much lately he's outgrowing clothes I bought just last month.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 10:12 pm
You all look super and you and Kota look great in black. I'm glad you chose that dress for her.. adorable! It is hard to believe.. I remember so clearly the first time I met Kota and Caleb in Long Beach.. so cute! And now, so grown up and still growing up!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:08 pm
Wow, you all turned out looking real good, not to mention color-coordinated!
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