So this is Christmas Day at Grandmas and someone was brilliant and gave my dad a guitar. Haha then it was suggested he play Aunt Peg's favorite song Puff the Magic Dragon and then she ran into another room and hid. And by the way Taylor took this picture. Yup. Alright. Theres that one. And theres the one of the men in our family being the same. And they didnt realize it either. And then theres Christopher playing and singing too. Yup these are up here because my mom wanted me to do this. So there you go. Family Christmas time. Yay!

Ok Katie, here we go. Why don't you get Brad some jeans, he will wear trendy ones now because I made him get with the times, size 34 x 32. He needs some nice shirts that can be casual but dressy too. That is all I have for you, sorry.

so all im really good for on this is when i come to utah and put better pictures of chaela on here. yup. and i would like to say: yay for being done with school for the next four months!!!! woo!!! then im off to california for those of you who dont know. not that it matters. but i have a job out there. yes. yes i do and it will be glorious. ok so i dont like talking about myself. so ill start rambling on about other things. its after one and caitlyn and i are still up just kind of sitting around. shes been watching a movie and ive been packing/downloading music. were both leaving the house in about 5 hours. haha and she still has finals to study for. oh well. ok. thats good for now. ill see all of you soon. yay!

Hello family! It is 1:30 am-ish here in Utah and I would just like to announce that I am DONE with all of the schoolwork I've been putting off since Chaela was born. I did about half a semester's worth of work TODAY. Oh yes. I can have a baby AND do all my homework. Oh! AND I sold our contract for our apartment (we're moving into our friend's basement- bigger, nicer, same price, and Chaela will have a yard to play in)!!!!! Yes, all in one day. I must say that I am amazing. Also kind of loopy because I've typed about 20 pages worth of BS in the past 12 hours and now I must go to bed so I can wake up at 4 and feed the baby. Joy! I miss you all and just wanted to update you on my life! Lovely.

Hi Everyone!

I finally have gotten with it. This is a great idea!

For me, I can never have enough Ott lights. Caitlyn gave me 2 little ones that I use all the time and can take with me to quilt class. There are also standing and table lamps that I would love for my quilting room. I've seen them at Penney's home department and at Jo-Ann, among other places. I would put them all over the house if I could.

Thank you!

Amy

Hey Peg, what about Brad is there something he is wanting for Christmas this year? I can get some coal from my garage! Ha Ha!
Liza, nice to hear from you! How is school going? When do you get home? Kristin and Lindsay are having finals as I write this and Caitlyn has hers next week.
See you all at Christmas.

Sorry that I haven't posted yet, I've been busy with college!

I would really like a set of snowboarding gloves. Here is the website that you can order them off of. If possible, I would like the True Black color, but any of the four would be just fine.

As I think of other things, I will write them down. Happy Holidays!

http://www.dogfunk.com/dogfunk/BUR1802/c12/s100000008/Burton-Pipe-Glove-Womens.html

I gotta tell ya, I think this blog was the best idea. I am done with both of my persons and they get what they want. YIPPEE!

Everyone may ignore the below post, he obviously doesn't realize he has no choice. We all have our rolls, no pun intended, in family feasts and he is well aware of his.

And since Big Kath has been bragging about her ability to make B&Gs, I think this christmas she should get the chance to show us all.

i have less than no clue what i want.

i spose, however, that since i am one of the guys it doesn't really matter!

oh and i have decided i am not gonna make the homemade rolls this christmas or the gravy. i am feelin' lazy.

D

Erin's List...are you listening Santa?

Ok, here goes...
Hairspray DVD (2 Disc Shake & Shimmy Edition)
Gift cards from any of these places would work: JCrew, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Gap, Target, Ticketmaster, HomeGoods
Waitress DVD
License to Wed DVD
any other new romantic comedies that are out... I haven't bought any new movies in a while, except for Because I Said So, I think that's the last one I bought...If you're not sure I have something, ask Molly, she's got most of my movies at school
Subscription to any of these mags: InStyle, Real Simple, Cottage Living, Country Home, Chicago Magazine, Blueprint
A Scene It game, the music edt. or tv edt. or the 2nd movie edt.
any other fun games
I could use some warm fleecy/soft socks (I'd rather have those than slippers)
I kind of want Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume, I really like it, but it would be a big chunk of my gift, so if you can find a good deal on it, go for it, otherwise, I think I would rather have a bunch of smaller things or a gift card from somewhere
That's all I can think of, but I think that's plenty to choose from, I hope...Surprise me!

HEY NOW, that was just not right! If you have my name you best buy me double to make up for it.

HO HO HO (no this is not specifically to Peggy) its beginning to look alot like Christmas! We are getting much snow!

Doug gave me his long list this morning for you who might have his name (you know who you are) He wants an Illini Hat and an Orvis gift card. He is so imaginative. Oh, and some sweet young thing to do his every bidding.

i now have the power.

i have been helped.

you must now send me all your monies.

the end.

Someone please help your uncle dickie. I think we need to send him an invite to post or something and I have no idea what he needs. He made a comment to my post.

Hello hello hello, its me again. I finally figured out something I want. I am completely out of perfume and found the greatest new scent. Versace Bright Crystal. For a 3oz size it is $82 at Macys. Not sure if you can get it other places or not. I spritzed myself with it when I was just in the mall and man do I smell HOT!!!

Okay that's weird, I guess I was not erased!

I just tried to post and got erased! How rude!
I thought of a few things to add to my list. I like warm fuzzy socks to wear around the house, I wear them instead of slippers. I also like hot cocoa!
If anyone still needs ideas for Jordan, he needs some long sleeved t-shirts. Doug has given me no ideas, but I am still working on him.
Well I will try to post again and see what happens!

It's nice to see more people posting!
I have something to add to my list too, warm fuzzy socks to wear around the house, I tend to wear socks instead of slippers. I like hot cocoa too.
Doug won't give me any ideas for him so sorry! I'll keep working on him. If anyone still needs ideas for Jordan, he needs some long sleeved t-shirts.
I still need ideas for Tori, Taylor, and Cade.
Thanks!

Ok, apparently I am our family's designated blogger...well, for the girls anyway, I have no idea what Kevin & my dad want, but mom & molly keep telling me to add to their lists, so here goes.
Molly really wants a pair of Ugg Dakota Slippers in Coffee, size 8. They have them right now at Zappos.com, but only have 3 pairs left it says. They also have them at Nordstrom.com and uggaustralia.com, but neither of those are in stock, they're scheduled to ship on 12/28. So..anyway, I think that's all for now.

Love all the new pics...she's so darn cute!
Nobody's really posted much as far as christmas lists, except the Ohio Mc kids...come on people, I know there are things you want for Christmas!!
Well, Kath's got something else to add to her list...The Jersey Boys Soundtrack CD and slippers, size 8.
Some things on my list:
Hairspray DVD
JCrew or a Barnes & Noble gift card is always a safe bet
Oh...the License to Wed DVD
Ok, that's all for now.

Gloves, I need black leather gloves that are lined. Size, not sure.

Uncle brad can get to the web site from my computer so he is good. I don't know the others, but I can try to find out.

BEAUTIFUL PICS of the baby of course, no one else. Keep posting more pics.

Help

Hey family, if you could post the email addresses of those family members who aren't yet able to post on the blog, that would be awesome. We are missing:

Uncle Wayne
Aunt Amy
Aunt Sis, Tim
Chris, Eric, Uncle John
Uncle Brad

I'm pretty sure everyone else has been invited. If they don't think they have, tell them to check their junk email or post an email address that they check. I kind of figure Matt and everyone younger doesn't have an email. Let me know if I'm wrong!! Much love to everyone

You could send me a present anyways...

Hey everyone!

So Will and I won't be there, but don't let that stop you from sending gifts if you're feeling generous, haha. I just wanted to post some pictures of Chaela for you all to see. My parents and Jordan are on their way home to OH and Lindsay to ID. Kristin is still sitting here in my living room, but she'll be on her way later tonight. It'll be strange to have the apartment to ourselves again!

This is my favorite outfit of hers that we have. Will likes the other onesie better, it says something about daddy being her favorite thing.

Remember Rosalie? This is her youngest son Mason. He was born Oct. 28th, so he's about a week and a half older than Chaela. It was really funny to watch them together. They grunted at each other a lot. Mom thinks they were talking.

Here's one I know you've been waiting for. Dad and Chaela. Haha, he's a grandpa! Who would've thought the day would ever come!

This is us after church this morning. Good times.

Also taken just this morning, this is Chaela in the dress I made for her baby blessing. It was huge on her, but that's ok, we improvised. Plus it's not like anyone really noticed. That's a headband around her waist. The front just looked too plain, so I stuck it there. It helped the dress look like it fit, too. Haha!

So there are some pictures for you. We'll try and keep them coming, but our camera is my dad's old one and it's not very good, so yeah...

Well I'm going to go! Talk to you all later!

Did everyone have a great Thanksgiving? We did out here in Utah. How was the cake and dip with scrambled eggs? We had to much pie so we didn't get to the dip. Maybe tonight, I don't know if it will be the same.
Our time here in Utah is almost over. We have been having lots of fun watching Chaela grow. She is a good baby and only cries if she is hungry or has a dirty diaper. Tomorrow at church Will will give her a blessing. I am glad we can be here for that. After that it is back on the road for Doug, Jordan and I. It will be good to be home.
Has anyone contacted the Wisconsin McFarlands to tell them about this blog? Should I call Amy?
Chaela cannot say Aunt Peggy or Aunt Ninnie yet, more importantly we are working on grandma!

Molly wants a Griffin & Phoenix DVD...the new version from 2006 (i think), not the one from 1976. Kath says she wants a chunky funky necklace that will go with black clothes. And she also says there's something else that she thought of, but can't remember. Ok, wait a minute...she's got it...she wants a gift card from Homegoods or Archivers. Ok, I'll have to think about what I want. Happy Turkey Day!!!

There better not be an aunt ninny before an aunt peggy! Oh the competition! Very adorable pics, showed them to grandma. Hope you guys enjoyed your thanksgiving. Love you.

Aunt Big Kathy wants size 8 or large lined leather black gloves. She loves scarves too.

Of course she can say Aunt Ninnie, but she means Lindsay!! Ha Ha!
I will post some pics as soon as I learn how, but you all can post some too.
If any of you have other family members e-mail addresses send this to them too, like Sheryl and Amy and Erin and well you get the idea!
Lindsay has an addition to her list, Clinque Happy Heart perfume.
Happy Thanksgiving every one we wish we could be there with you!!
Katie

how's my baby girl doing??? Have you taught her to say "Ninnie" yet? Let's have some pictures on this here family blog!!!! You guys have a great Thanksgiving!!! Are the girls coming there from Idaho?

Love to everyone

Aunt Ninnie

I'm blogging, I'm blogging!!!!

lets see what do I want......

Gift cards are good

And thats all I have for now. I post more as I think about it.

Christmas Lists

Hey everyone,
I thought I would try this high tech method of finding out what my people wanted for Christmas this year. So this will only work if everyone posts a list. Please help me out or someone might be gettin nottin for Christmas!

Here is Kristin's list:
Barnes and Noble gift card (or any book store, or books on nutrition)
Jeans size3-4 (Hydraulics brand, darker color)
Money
Socks
Mary Kay Conditioning Black Mascara
Classic Disney DVD's
Bath and Body Works Honeysuckle Lotion or Cream
Magic Bullet

Lindsay's List:
Jeans(American Eagle size 2)
Money
Sheet Music
Dan Coates Complete Advances Piano Solos Music For All Occasions
(found at sheetmusicplus.com)
Bath and Body Works Black Raspberry Body Cream or anything citrusish
Magic Bullet or Blender

Katie's List:
Bed Bath And Beyond Gift Card
Kohl's Gift Card
Kitchen Scale (digital if possible)
Houses for my north pole village ( check with doug to see what I have but I haven't bought anything in two years so any newer ones are good)

So there you are, please post your list and if you don't have a list let us know if there is anything you collect that we can add to.