A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-18,19-05....W's Women (and the Inauguration)

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Dansangel, Aquamarine ~

A bit of eye candy for the guys as we feature the President's delightful twins - and their radiant mom - and what they're wearing to the ball this year. The sketches have made the news in many publications, but I can't wait to see the real deal. Heads will surely turn this year!

From the cute and spunky teenagers of four years ago, both Barbara and Jenna have grown into beautiful and mature young women who campaigned with their dad last summer and won the hearts of men and women alike at each stop.

All eyes will be on Laura and the twins this week during the inaugural festivities. What they wear to the Inaugural Ball will be the talk of the town for days - scrutinized more than what the stars wear to the Academy Awards - it will go down in the history books as good or bad, or shocking, ho-hum or WOW!

Four years ago, the twins were fresh out of high school, and their gowns were also young and fresh. Pictured at the 2001 Inauguration Ball, left to right, are Barbara, Jenna and the First Lady.

Some style watchers disparaged Laura's scarlet lace gown, because she chose a little-known Texas designer, Michael Faircloth.

This year the First Lady will wear an Oscar de la Renta silver and blue embroidered tulle long evening gown to the inaugural ball on January 20.

The silver-blue tulle gown is embroidered with bugle beads and outlined in Austrian crystals, and is the centerpiece in a wardrobe Mrs. Bush will wear during four days of festivities in Washington, including 10 balls, candlelight dinners, a parade and fireworks.

The president's daughters, Jenna and Barbara, will be dressed by Badgley Mischka, Lela Rose, Derek Lam and Mr. de la Renta for the inaugural festivities.

For the ball on January 20th, First daughter Barbara plans to don a Badgley Mischka pale aquamarine silk chiffon gown with jeweled straps and ruffled seamed skirt.

Badgley Mischka also designed a dress for Barbara's twin Jenna, an emerald silk crepe gown that features metallic leather banding and jeweled insets.

Now for a look at the gowns they will be wearing....and there's nothing ho-hum about these! Which one is your favorite? I'm going with Barbara's - definitely a *WOW* in my book!

To all our FReepers traveling to DC for the Inauguration,
please have a safe trip and a fabulous time, and......

TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-17-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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Hall of Fame #10 ~ 12-29-04

[kinsman redeemer]

One small request: In my note to her I would like to refer to you as "friends."

I have written the line:
I took the question to friends who are in your position. I thought that their advice might help me to respond better to you personally. These friends include people with spouses and children who are currently serving or about to be deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rest assured that your anonymity is absolutely secure. None of these people know even your first name.

Are there any objections?

[The Mayor]

None here my Friend!

[Diver Dave]

None here as well.

May God Richly Bless You!

Thank You.

He always does. I often have trouble recognizing or acknowledging His handiwork though.

[jwfiv]

Big Howdy to all the Finest.

God bless America and all who love Her.

[FreeTheHostages]

Well, here's the news update from DC. It's snowing like the dickens. Right now Kristinn is "live online" with the Washington Post, talking about Freep plans for tomorrow. http://discuss.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/zforum/04/politics_taylor_011905.htm

I'm going to be busy tomorrow at "warming stations" helping to keep the crowd warm. Then I'll spend the evening getting warm again myself with my cats and some hot cocoa.

God Bless all the Freepers and I hope they all have tons of fun tomorrow.

Really, we are a blessed nation. My best wishes for all tomorrow.

[FreeTheHostages]

[Texagirl4W]

Good story, Mayor. The Christian fellowship I feel at The Finest is very inspiring to me. Thanks for inviting me in for coffee again.

[Pippin]

How and where do I post a prayer request?

[dansangel]

Are there any objections?

None from me. Thank you my *FRiend*

((((((k r))))))))

[Billie]

Good afternoon, Finest FRiends. We are continuing our celebration today of our victory over the Whining, Dismal Dim-o-krauts. God Bless America!

[Billie]

Could you add my two nephews to the list? Thanks Tapatio

Done! I've written the others who also post the Military Prayer List.

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Dansangel; Aquamarine, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady.....................nephew Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt..........................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Colorado Slim................nephew Tapatio.........................2 nephews Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk..........................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty Old Sarge................active duty

Mama_Bear.........2 nephews ladtx........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T...................son gator girl.................husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA...............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty.....................son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar..........................son boxerblues................2 sons the piper.........................son sheeza.......................husband kemathen7.................husband Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend deadhead......................cousin JimRobinson.........2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.........................niece Donaeus......................nephew dixie sass...................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...................son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn.........................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.............................son Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby Redhead....step-granddaughter Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy..........niece Sunflowergal..............grandson visualops.......................cousin Alouette..............................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa.........................son auboy..................................cousin spotbust1.......................husband Leofl......................................son chena......................................son campfollower.......................fiance LUV W.........................................son painter................................nephew ProudAFDad.................................son TheMayor...........................friends'son mhking.....................................cousin Misty4jc................................husband Bykrbayb......................................son Hope and Glory..........................son

[Billie]

No, I'm not! Ask anyone, and they'll tell you I'm far less dreary than I use to be.

He's far less dreary than he used to be, Freezie. Now he's only dismal.

:)

[Billie]

Good afternoon, ya'll. :)

[Billie]

I can't think of any reason anyone would object to being called your friend. :) I'm so glad that you got the answers you were looking for - knew these guys could do it! :)

[Billie]

My gosh, that is a GORGEOUS sunrise!!! Good afternoon, Mr. Fox!

[Billie]

I saw in "My Comments" that you might have found a "Prayer Request" thread, but hope you know that all you have to do is ask us to remember someone in prayer and it is done, Pip. :)

[Texagirl4W]

Someone is singing off key. Are you sure kerry and kennedy are not hiding in there somewhere?

[Kitty Mittens]

That Picture is so Beautiful, Jwfiv! Thank you for Posting it; it Brightened up my Day to See it! : )

[Kitty Mittens]

I LOVE all the Graphics you Post, Billie! This one is so Cute!

HAVE A LOVELY DAY, EVERYONE AT FREEPER'S FINEST!

[Billie]

Someone is singing off key. Are you sure kerry and kennedy are not hiding in there somewhere?

LOL! I'm pretty sure kennedy *couldn't* hide in there somewhere, and.....who is kerry? :)