Dad's 2008 xmas list

1walking/sporting shorts with pockets.
2the kind of work shirt I like.
3gift certificate to cracker barrelllllll.
4a picture of the family
5stuff
6a trip to cancun
7a biking buddy to ride to Waxhaw with me
8a turkey

Claire's List

anything Hannah Montana

clothes - size 8 and up

shoes - size 3

Carrie's Christmas list 2008

Carrie Christmas List 2008

- German bearded re-blooming irises (Blue, white,purple, and/or yellow)

-"America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right On the Money," by Steve and Annette Economides (this is a book)

- Betsy-Tacy books (by Maud Hart Lovelace); I have the first four; I still need: Heaven to Betsy; Betsy in Spite of Herself; Betsy Was a Junior; Betsy and Joe; Betsy and the Great World; Betsy's Wedding

- Vicky Bliss books by Elizabeth Peters. I have the first three; I still need: Trojan Gold; Night Train to Memphis; Laughter of Dead Kings

- Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer. I have the fourth one; I still need the first 3: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse.

- DVDs: The Chronicles of Narnia 2; Spider-Man 3; Shrek 3; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Mike's Xmas list

1. Chocolate & peanut butter of the month club
2. #11 pool ball
3. pool cue sticks
4. pool table cover
5. end table(s) (need two, but one is still great)
6. all purpose sport cleat (used is OK)

Mom's List

Clothing suitable for office wear, size XL.

Evelyn's List

toddler/ educational toys

shoes size 3 or bigger

socks

James's Christmas List

clothes - 3T or bigger (he wears 3T now)

shoes - size 9 or bigger

underwear with cool characters

tractor/backhoe/construction stuff

baseball stuff

Margaret's 2008 Christmas List

*"Love and Logic Teacherisms" - a book about discipline in the classroom

*"Love and Logicisms" - a book about teaching kids responsibility

*School clothes - particularly skirts and short sleeve blouses, but any clothes are great

*Dress shoes that are really sneakers (Skechers makes shoes that are dressy enough for work but are really comfortable) in black

*Young Adult novels

*Manipulatives for a math classroom, e.g. dice, counters, blocks, etc. (check out educational websites)

*Help finishing our house projects

*Gift Cards to Wal-Mart, Target, or clothing stores

*Pantry cabinet (like Mom and Dad's metal one but wood, old/used/antique is great!)

don't be confused

the last post by mom is indeed NOT this year's xmas list for her. that was posted in november of 2007, which is pretty much the last time anyone posted on here. so you're not off the hook, mom, you still have to post another list! :)

Tessie's UPDATED 2008 xmas list

in no particular order:

1. Takuya Kimura J-dramas on DVD. They can be bought online, probably most easily on Ebay. Titles include "Hero", "Engine" and many more!

2. digital photo frame

3. wireless mouse for my laptop (i already have several mousepads, so that's not needed)

4. Chinese cookbooks. I found 3 specifically at Barnes and Noble that would be awesome for me. I know nothing about even the basics of Chinese cooking, and these would be helpful and/or entertaining:

-- Serve the People: A Stir-Fried Journey Through China. By Jen Lin-Liu
--Beyond the Great Wall: Recipes and Travels in the Other China. By Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid
--Wok Cooking Made Easy: Delicious Meals in Minutes. Published by Periplus, ISBN 079460496X

(I already have a bamboo steamer, a wok with utensils, and a rice cooker, so i think i just need a few ingredients and some knowledge!)

5. An iPod of some sort. I hear there's a new version coming out next week (September), so prices should be falling a lot.

helloooo

oh, i didn't see you there.

Mom's Christmas List

I am having a hard time posting on the family blog, so will pass along my Christmas wish list here. I only have three items:
1. a purse. I would like an Ameribag type (sort of like a backpack or knapsack with one wide strap, made of microfiber or tapestry). It does not need to be an actual Ameribag---a knock-off is fine. OR a hobo style bag, something with a wide strap that goes over the shoulder, but short enough that the bag fits up under the arm.

2. An old work table or butcher's block for the cabin. It can be a worktable like one finds in a garage, with at least one drawer under the tabletop, suitable for replacing the top with butcher block, or a real butcher's block. No more than 36" wide. This will go against the wall in the kitchen, with a stove beside it.

3. CDs by Selah, Alan Hall, Casting Crowns, or anything else you think I would like. LCT, for example.

Mom

Claire's Spelling Test

Claire wanted to let everyone know that she got her first 100% on a spelling test. There are 2 sections to the test: spelling 10 new words and 2 review words for a total of 12 points. The other section is "sentence dictation" - the teacher reads a sentence and the students have to spell all the words correctly and make sure to puntuate correctly. There are 2 sentences in this section for a total of 16 points. Claire got 12/12 and 16/16. She was so excited!

Wesley's Christmas List

My Christmas list can be found here, or by clicking on my Christmas list link on the right.

Mike's list

Fireplace Tool Set (the thing with the stand and has a poker and grippy thingy and a couple other things)
Nice Jeans (2 pairs needed) size 31 x 30
Vitamins/Drugs from the Healthline Store (please call or email Margaret for details on what to buy)
Rocking Chair for Evelyn's room
Tires for the truck
Bedliner for truck

At last...

This is actually Carrie, not Wes. Most of you have probably heard by now - Wes landed a full-time job!!!! This is an exciting opportunity that will finally allow him to actually use some of the college courses that he took, lo these many years ago.

He'll be working for our friend Dave Wilson at the TV station WSFJ, which you can read more about here. His official title is "Production Assistant"; this means he'll do editing (so that, in that infamous episode of "Little House on the Prarie" in which Mary finds out she's blind and drops the F-bomb, instead she says "beep!") He'll also run the master controls part time.

The TV station is right across the street from my office, so Wes and I will be venturing into the wonderful new world of car-pooling.

He starts tomorrow (Monday the 12th), so that is a big huge pre-Christmas blessing for us.

For your viewing pleasure....

Hey, Rachel here. I though the masses that check this blog would maybe like some new pics of the still youngest member of the Miller clan. All but the box one were taken today (the box one is less than a week old). Sorry for the red eye. I don't know how to take it out yet. Brian needs to show me!

C-Section

I sent out emails, but just to make sure everyone knows: My c-section and Evelyn's birth is now scheduled for December 28th at 12:20pm. This is moved up a week from the previously scheduled day. Evelyn and I will be in the hospital until Monday afternoon or evening.

Tessie's xmas list

Please note that I have changed the spelling of my name. Some people in the family spell it "Tessy", others "Tessie". I've debated this for a while and finally decided on "Tessie", although if you want to make an argument for the other one, I'm listening. Anyway, here's what I can think of, not necessarily in order:

1. Victor Martinez shirt (size medium? not sure, have to check)
2. DVDs: any of our family favorites on DVD, Indiana Jones trilogy (maybe wait until the 4th one's out?) Finding Neverland, Little Mermaid
3. either/both of the two new Michael Crichton novels (State of Fear and I can't remember the newest one)
4. a new backpack/carrying case, one that looks more professional and has a long strap. not the traditional backpack kind. should have a place for a laptop, and the more pockets, the better.

Dad's xmas list

Dad claims he doesn't have access to this website, so he asked me to post this for him. I guess this means whoever's name he has, he can't see your wish list, so tough luck for you! he probably would have just given you his toenail clippings anyway.

Dad:

1. An IPOD.

2. Northwestern Huskies lined rain coat. I can give more detail if needed.

3. Jewel cds. (Alice in Wonderland)

4. A tribe World Series ring.

5. Well hoodah poster.