We are so very thankful
for each & everyone of you!
You are always in our hearts,
but even more on this wonderful Holiday!!
Love & Gobble Gobble!!
Terry, Tammy and Taylor
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Details, details ... ho, ho, ho
Hi everyone! After making some phone calls over the weekend, I think we are set on having the family Christmas party on Monday, Dec. 26. So, please plan on that and hope for just the right amount of snow to make it pretty but not limit travel so everyone can get there!
We are on for another year of White Elephant. Melissa tells me that Owls are now back in style, so I expect we could see those resurface this year! I was asked whether we could raise the White Elephant purchase limit to $30. Here's what I think about that: The White Elephant is a crap shoot. What makes it fun is that you never know what you are going to get. So, if someone sees something they want to purchase for $30 for the White Elephant, well, that is totally their choice. At the same time, if someone wants to wrap up something out of the garage, that is also perfectly acceptable! Again, that's why it is so fun.
For the kids' drawing, Kade helped pull names out of a hat. Here's where we landed: Dave and Melissa - Bella; Bobbie and Kevin - Emma; Terry and Tammy - Adelyn; Jill and David - Kade; Jeannie and Jason - Jacob; and Mom and Dad - Alex. The other kids are once again all in the White Elephant. If anyone has any issues with how this ended up, let me know!
Ok, that's it for tonight's Christmas update. Hope you all are doing well and have the turkey out to thaw for the Thanksgiving holiday. If I don't talk to you before then, have a great and safe Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all of you!
We are on for another year of White Elephant. Melissa tells me that Owls are now back in style, so I expect we could see those resurface this year! I was asked whether we could raise the White Elephant purchase limit to $30. Here's what I think about that: The White Elephant is a crap shoot. What makes it fun is that you never know what you are going to get. So, if someone sees something they want to purchase for $30 for the White Elephant, well, that is totally their choice. At the same time, if someone wants to wrap up something out of the garage, that is also perfectly acceptable! Again, that's why it is so fun.
For the kids' drawing, Kade helped pull names out of a hat. Here's where we landed: Dave and Melissa - Bella; Bobbie and Kevin - Emma; Terry and Tammy - Adelyn; Jill and David - Kade; Jeannie and Jason - Jacob; and Mom and Dad - Alex. The other kids are once again all in the White Elephant. If anyone has any issues with how this ended up, let me know!
Ok, that's it for tonight's Christmas update. Hope you all are doing well and have the turkey out to thaw for the Thanksgiving holiday. If I don't talk to you before then, have a great and safe Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all of you!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ......
Late Fall. In fact, I just broke out the lined track pants tonight (the ones Jeannie "borrowed" from GHS), because there is a special chill in the air that includes some snowflakes. Track pants = cold weather and dark evenings in this household.
And, late fall means Christmas is JUST AROUND THE CORNER!! Time to start planning the holiday gathering. Now, perhaps you are all tired of seeing me. We have been very fortunate to see each other quite a bit this year, something I am very happy about, even if you may not be! Ha.
Anyway, let's start working to find a date that works for as many of us as possible. Mom does have Christmas Day off and said she can get the 26th of December off if we would decide that is the best day for everyone. The 26th is a Monday, so I don't know what that means for everyone's work schedule. I am going to start by laying that date out there, since it seems like that has worked for the most people the past several years.
Mom also has New Year's Eve (Saturday, Dec. 31) and New Year's Day off. Not sure if that interests anyone since you may have other party plans. I know that would take us out of the running since Kevin has a gig on New Year's Eve, but if it works best for the rest of you, well, then so be it.
Anyway, give me some feedback on these two.
As for the name drawing for the kids, I'll be doing that shortly and will let you all know whose name you have.
If you have any ideas for something different this year, throw them out for discussion. And don't forget to comment on the dates mentioned above!! Stay warm! --love, Santa's elf
And, late fall means Christmas is JUST AROUND THE CORNER!! Time to start planning the holiday gathering. Now, perhaps you are all tired of seeing me. We have been very fortunate to see each other quite a bit this year, something I am very happy about, even if you may not be! Ha.
Anyway, let's start working to find a date that works for as many of us as possible. Mom does have Christmas Day off and said she can get the 26th of December off if we would decide that is the best day for everyone. The 26th is a Monday, so I don't know what that means for everyone's work schedule. I am going to start by laying that date out there, since it seems like that has worked for the most people the past several years.
Mom also has New Year's Eve (Saturday, Dec. 31) and New Year's Day off. Not sure if that interests anyone since you may have other party plans. I know that would take us out of the running since Kevin has a gig on New Year's Eve, but if it works best for the rest of you, well, then so be it.
Anyway, give me some feedback on these two.
As for the name drawing for the kids, I'll be doing that shortly and will let you all know whose name you have.
If you have any ideas for something different this year, throw them out for discussion. And don't forget to comment on the dates mentioned above!! Stay warm! --love, Santa's elf
Thursday, November 3, 2011
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