Christmas Lists

Faith's Christmas list has been up on her blog for like amonth so I decided I better get my list and Garratt's lists up for everyone before the rush of shopping, budgeting and wrapping begins.


MEL'S List:

Jon & Kate Plus 8- Seasons 1, 2, & 3
Friends- Seasons 4, 5, 6, 8, & 10
Home Improvement- Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8
Family Friendly Board Games
A GOOD Rolling Pin---PLEASE!!!
5-qt. Kitchen Maid Stand Mixer-- HA HA HA Just Kidding
Large Skillet Pan with Lid---A decent one!!
Gift Cards: Michaels, WalMart, Fashion Bug, Payless or VISA!



GARRATT'S List:

Sport's Night on DVD
West Wing (ALL SEASON'S...prefers to start with S.1)
Burn Notice- Season 1
The Indian Jones 4 pack (WIDESCREEN)
Planet Earth Series on DVD (DISCOVERY CHANNEL.com)
The President's Series on DVD (History Channel.com)
The State's Series on DVD (History Channel.com)
Unique Goofy memorabillia!
Gift Cards: WalMart, Barnes & Nobles, ITunes, Famous Footwear & VISA!



Any questions on the lists please feel free to ask...either leave me a comment, email me, text me or call me!!!

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!!

Courtney had this post on her blog and I thought it was fun!! So, here are my answers to the questions.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? WRAPPING PAPER

Real tree or Artificial? REAL

When do you put up a tree? USUALLY THE WEEKEND AFTER THANKSGIVING

When do you take it down? EITHER WHEN IT DIES OR NEW YEARS DAY

Do you like eggnog? YES, BUT I HAVE TO BE IN THE MOOD FOR IT!

Favorite gift received as a child? IDK

Hardest person to buy for? SISTERS

Easiest person to buy for? NIECES AND NEPHEWS (USUALLY)

Do you have a nativity scene? NO, I AM PLANNING ON GETTING ONE THIS YEAR

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail Christmas cards.

Worst Christmas gift you ever received? A SANTA CLAUS CANDLE!1 (WORK GIFT EXCHANGE)

Favorite Christmas Movie? THE SANTA CLAUS TRILOGY!!

When do you start shopping for Christmas? I USUALLY START TO MAKE MY LIST AND DECIDE ON A BUDGET AND START LOOKING FOR GOOD DEALS IN THE SUMMER, BUT MOST OF IT HAPPENS ON BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? YES!

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES AND FUDGE!!

Lights on the tree? DUH

Favorite Christmas song? WHERE ARE YOU CHRISTMAS AND GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST

Travel at Christmas or stay home? IT DEPENDS ON THE YEAR IT CHANGES...THIS YEAR WE TRAVEL!!

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? YES I CAN AND I AM PROUD OF THAT!!

Angel on the tree top or a star? STAR

Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? THIS DEPENDS...IT ALSO CHANGES EACH YEAR!

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? PUSHY SALES PEOPLE!!

Favorite Ornament theme or color? SNOW AND SNOWFLAKES!

Favorite for Christmas dinner? HAM AND WHATEVER SIDE DISHES ARE MADE!!

What do you want for Christmas this year.? NOT ALOT JUST A FEW TV SHOWS ON DVD AND GIFT CARDS FOR CLOTHES AND SCRPABOOK STUFF!!!



*iF YOU LIKED THIS FEEL FREE TO COPY IT AND PASTE IT IN A POST ON YOUR OWN BLOG!!!

31 SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!

HAPPY 233rd BIRTHDAY MARINE CORP!!!!

TODAY IS THE MARINE CORPS 233RD BIRTHDAY!!!!! YEAH!!!! SO IN HONOR OF THE MARINES I AM POSTING HERE A LITTLE TRIBUTE!!!















THE MARINE CORPS HYMN!

From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job--
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corpsa>
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded




MARINE CORPS QUOTES!!!

"Once a Marine, always a Marine!"
(MSgt Paul Woyshner, a 40-year Marine, is credited with originating this expression during a taproom argument with a discharged Marine.)

"I can never again see a UNITED STATES MARINE without experiencing a feeling of reverence."
GEN. JOHNSON, U.S. ARMY


"Do not attack the First Marine Division. Leave the yellowlegs alone. Strike the American Army"
~ Orders given to Communist troops in the Korean War; shortly afterward, the Marines were ordered to not wear their khaki leggings to keep the enemy from immediately fleeing

"To observe a Marine is inspirational, to be a Marine is exceptional."
~ Unknown

Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.
Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985


You cannot exaggerate about the Marines. They are convinced to the point of arrogance, that they are the most ferocious fighters on earth- and the amusing thing about it is that they are.
Father Kevin Keaney
1st Marine Division Chaplain
Korean War


I am convinced that there is no smarter, handier, or more adaptable body of troops in the world.
Prime Minister of Britain, Sir Winston Churchhill





HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINE CORPS!!!! SEMPER FI!!!!!



(SORRY THERE ARE NO PICS OF FAITH IN MARINE ATTIRE, SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANY!!! I CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY!!!)

FALL AROUND WSU

Holiday Memory

So my sister in law at curvatude.blogspot.com is having another countdown to the holidays giveaway. This time it is in conjunction with bloggygiveaways.com and their Givieawy Carvinval.

The giveaway theme is FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS!!!

My favorite holiday traditons were always...baking day!! I love the smell of cookies and other holiday treats baking and the aroma filling the house. I love to be in the kitchen making a large mess that results in many YUMMY treats to share with friends and family. I am very excited that it is that time of year again.

I am alos looking forward to the MANY MANY MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES that we will make with Faith. She is going to be so fun this year.


So if you are intrestd in winning some fun prizes. This contest ends today and all the info is on Allies blog. http://curvatude.blogspot.com/2008/10/giveaway-8-weeks-till-christmas.html

It's all Set

We are coming to California for Christmas. We have set the plans in motion and I have already put in for the time off. We will be down for a week. We are drving down this time (its a little cheaper for the holidays). We haven't decieded exactly when we will leave. We are leaning towards leaving on Christmas Day in the afternoon. That would get us into Turlock REALLY REALLY FREAKING EARLY on the 26th. SO I am taking requests for time spent with us while we are there. If you want us to stop by and visit while we are down just let me know either leave me a comment on here or email me @ mjeffery06@yahoo.com. We are looking forward to coming down but are also anticipating a very busy schedule so I am going to have to plan everything out on a schedule. SO liek I said email me or leave a comment and let me know if you would like us to visit you while we are in Cali and what you have in mind...lunch, dinner, dessert, or just a visit...whatever it is we would be happy to do it.

Lots of Love and we miss everyone!!!!

Being Sick SUCKS

On Sunday I woke up feeling horrible. At first I thought I was just having a "down" day because of a lot of stuff happening around here and that I would get over it. Then it continued to get worse. It is now day 4 and I dont feel any better. I feel CRAPPY!!! Down RIght Horrible!!! I am quessy and until today I could barly keep anything down...yuck. I am all achy and BLAH!!! I just want it to go away.

The whole situation around here is currently more than I feel like I can handle at times. I know that God has a plan for us but I really need some sort of direction. I need some sort of sign as to what direction We are suppose to go in next!!!