At a bar before Cody's holiday party

Can someone throw a powder compact in my stocking? Just kidding.

Other ideas

Books:
A cookbook by Jamie Oliver that includes a cassoulet recipe
Oxford American Dictionary, hardcover
Eat Pray Love

Other:
Laptop carrier bag (probably a two-person-chip-in item)
Body Butter from The Body Shop (cocoa or other non-fruity)
Purse, ahem I mean "handbag" :)

Hallelujah....

M & D figured out how to get on the blog, knew you could do it, hehehe, love ya!

DAD

Anyone interested the shift knob site is flameball.com
I would like the 2 1/8 inch, plain or pearl red you choose.

Chritma Mania

Well it"s nice to know that nobody needs anything, yuk yuk, that"s right.
I got my stocking family member, I think it is a very cool idea, the pressure is really on after your mother doing the deed for the last quarter century, But we will rise to the challenge.
I need a couple of things, I would like a red shifter knob for the 55, it has a standard hurst shifter, course thread. I also need the headlite chrome trim around the head lites, these are sold in pairs two people could go in and each get me one. The ones on the car have never been replaced and are starting to rust. I also would like a money clip, you know for all the cash I always have on hand.

Sites: Danchuck, Classic Chevy, for headlite trim
I think there is a shifter knob. com
DAD

I have no idea if this is the right way to log on...

Hello - Mama, here!



I really do not know what I want for Christmas - maybe a rain check for next year, when I feel more settled. It has been one H$## of a year -



Anyhow, I know you all won't buy that - so hoop earrings, a new wallet, someone can buy me dinner with the wines, Cooking Light Annual Recipe Books for 2004, 2005 or 2006 - somehow I missed those years -



Peace Out!

Mom

Corinne Again...

Some cheaper items would be necklaces, dangly earrings...

Colin's List

Hi everyone! Here is Colin's wish list:

- Watch (Fossil brand-style something like Coby-Silver, Silver Dial-all have like a white/silver face with silver band)
- Manny Ramirez White Red Sox Jersey (saw some at Kohl's)
- Jeans (Gap size 33x32)
- Set of ankle weights that strap right on and you can add weight as needed
- Waffle shirts (Gap has some), sweater

A's list

Hi family. This is just off the top of my head... You could just pick one and have everyone chip in as I realize a couple items are pricey-ish. I am also in the market for a winter coat but will probably spring for one before the holiday. Thanks!

Trench coat (black or red, medium or size 6)

Sweater (medium or size 6)

Long sleeve tee(s) to wear on own or as an undershirt with sweaters (medium)

KitchenAide Mixer

Cute tea pot (for my collection, now at two)

Black and white photos of Boston, Austin, San Juan Capistrano or Minneapolis (we have black frames to put them in and hang on our walls--I'm thinking cool detail shots of cute streets/landmarks rather than skylines)

Necklace (I have a chunky gold one but need one that's more delicate and medium length (as in to the bosom / breast bone rather than super long; you see this type of necklace a lot these days and they can be worn with everything from t-shirts to dresses)

Gift certs to Crate and Barrel or Nordstrom are a good fall-back idea for me!

Thanks, can't wait to see you all at Chritma!

Corinne

Hi everyone, cannot wait for Christmas this year, in preparation of it being in Natick Colin and I bought a few board games for us all to play while we are enjoying some cocktails, we bought the updated Cranium as well as the Newlywed game on DVD!
As for gifts for myself I really do not need all that much, but some ideas include:
- hair straightener
- black, 3/4 length puffy jacket
- Uggs
- book by Terence McKenna; either The Invisible Landscape or Food of the Gods; or PostSecret books
- Clothes (sweaters, jeans)
That is a start I will put some more thought into it for a couple cheaper things and of course will get on Colin to make a list!

Cody's list

Ok, Amber wanted me to put somehting up here ASAP....so here we go...


- music – set you free by chisel, anything by godspeed you black emperor, They Threw Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top by Liars, Anything by the drams, slobberbone, british sea power, or Calexico…
- books: “one good turn” by Kate Atkinson, "The Goon" collections by Eric Powel (starting with the 1st, i don't have any yet...) "the Black Dossier" by Alan Moore, “special topics in calamity physics” by Marisha Pessl , "A life standing up" by steve martin
- magazine subscription to: the new yorker or total guitar….
- wine
- black and white photos (frameable) of my guitar heros...(john squire, lou reed/sterling morrison, paul weller, frank black)
- a saga telecaster kit
- cheap drum machine (like an Alesis SR-16)
- a speaker for my amp with a fairly small magnet...(specs: 12” 35W 8/16 ohms nothing with an overall depth greater than 100mm) something like a Jensen C12R or Jensen MOD 12-35…

James

James & I just went through the Toys R Us website and have agreed on the following:

• leapster $59.99
• Melissa & Doug Floor Map Puzzle $5.99
• books
• workbooks, with activities, matching, counting, etc.
• games for his smart cycle, $19.99
• board games, boggle jr. $11.99, uncle wiggly, $14.99, i spy preschool game $16.99
• glow sticks
• clothes - pants, underwear, socks, snow pants, winter boots
• magnetix, jr. activity system 19 pieces $9.99

Let me know if you have any questions!

Emma Lee

Hi everyone, this is the last picture I was able to take from my camera it broken so I think that should be the first item on my list... Nothing fancy, just one that takes a picture quick! I saw some at target for under $100. Here is my big wish list:)

• Silk & Cashmere long & lean tutleneck from Vic Secret $39 in pine or regal blue with a long necklace to match
• white button down shirt
• crewneck sweater
• petite trench - black
• boots
• rug for my bedroom
• jeans
• kelly clamp

I look forward to hearing all of your Christmas wishes - Please be specific!! I am now going to post for James!

Chritma

Let's post our wish lists here.... and photos or whatever else we have to share.... blog it up, family!

James at Easter

New material for this blog

Yes, Dad. We need new material desperately. Luckily, I have just the thing.

My 30th birthday is coming up, and we could blog about it endlessly. I know you've all been shopping for weeks already, but I will post a list here for you to check out. I'll try to keep it to items valued below $1,000 each.

Cody says he's planning something for me--check in with him and make sure it rocks. Not that I have any doubts about Cody's ability to plan a 30th birthday party or get-away.

what up

what is happening with the blog we need new material.
Amber thinks I look like lee marvin since i lost the stash.
nailed it.

Holiday Fun

What an attractive group. And have you ever seen a family with such coordinated homies?

Hooray for Corinne!

We just talked but I wanted to post an official "Congrats on your first day" message. I can't wait to hear more about how the new job goes. Keep me updated! You're going to do great, learn tons, and enjoy the journey!

Happy New Year!

Hello Family
Just want to wish everyone a happy New Year! It was great seeing M & D and Amber & Cody for Christmas, but Emily and James were missed!