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.