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Grandma says after reading my blog that can't spell know how to spell wisk e y...weskiy...wishkey....WHISKEY. I just can,t type!!!!!! do know ho w to drink it.

My Wish List

So a few things on my wish list:
*"An Echo in the Bone" by Diana Gabaldon (book)
*Taylor Swift CD
*Gold Earrings-medium size
*Sweaters-nice ones for work
*Cross necklace
*Certificate for pedicure and manicure (in Memphis-sorry Chrissy!)

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!! I will be thinking of each of you and count myself blessed to have you in my life!!

Here Comes A Girl

We just found out today (Ash is 21 weeks along now) that our child #2 will be a girl!

Just wanted to let everyone know.

About wiskey

Grandpa is not bashful, so here,s my wish list. First, I gave up on a Captain Marvel comic. did a little research and the ones I remember were the early issues done by a guy named Kirby. He did the first ones starting in 1939. They were so good they out sold Superman. However those 10 cent books are now worth $1500.00. Anyway, scratch that. How about some filbert centeredwhite candy (Moth balls). And some natural casing frankfurters. Home made ginger snaps or a small (good) fruit cake. Now for something really serious, a Express Ready Set Go. You can catc h their infomercial about 5 a. m. on a Sunday morning. Grandma says " Not another appliance!!!! How about a Jumble puzzle book. Laurie may have a eye on this. Now, about wiskey. Some of you have thoughtfully given me some from time to time. No one has ever asked for my favorite. I told David once, but his attention span is short. And yes I do like what you,ve bought me,however my favorite is Canadian Mist. Its been around for a long time, and is much cheaper than Jack. That does' nt mean you should b uy twice as much......... I also like cream sherry. Have'nt had any in a long time. That's about it. Can always use Argyle socks. NO TIES. Love you all and hope you get what you want for Christmas.

A Little Help Please...

Hi every bodeeee...

I for one would find it VERY helpful to get wish lists posted! We are heading out this weekend to beat the rush.

James
David M
Tyler
Chris L

Love,
the lil' sis

Christmas Names 2009

Ok, so I meant to post this a while ago. Sorry it's taken me so long this traveling everyother week to Dallas just is the pits! Anyway, listed below are the names of each family first then after are the names that they have.

Family - Who they buy for
Grandma & Grandpa Midget - Sara & Ben
Strackeljahn (D, S & L) - Ashley, Carolyn & Jon M
Strackeljahn (B & N) - Val & Jen
Smailys (C, T & J) - Kimber, Callie & Laurie
Smailys (E &M) - Hannah & Emilee
Midget (D, C & H) - Brady, Sherry & Skyler
Midget (J, E, P, S & K) - Leslie, Jessica, Grandma M, Mackenzie & Eric S
Midge (B, A & T) - Tony, Chris S, Bryan
Edwards - Sam
Humke - Eric H
Ladaeu - Jon S, Monica & Patrick
Held - Tyler, David M, James & Chris L
Schonarth - Dale & Grandpa M
Altigilbers - Julie, Nikki & Susan

Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, wish lists would be extremly helpful! Sounds like our Christmas gathering is going to be on Jan 1st. I'm looking for volunteers (Cousins) to help make Christmas dinner. I'm making a Ham and Nikki will be making her famous pies. Looking foward to seeing everyone!

Jet Setting Granny

It was a beautiful fall Sunday in Indianola and Grandma May flew in on her private plane to go to lunch and a bit of shopping. (Her friend is a pilot and she periodically goes flying with him. Friday he called to say he was running his dad up from Warsaw to Indianola & did she want to go?) Makes her son a bit nervous.

In other news, Halloween was celebrated with these spooky monsters before heading to the Sugar Creek fall festival on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Brady participated in Night of the Notables, giving his presentation on Jackie Robinson. Said he was nervous getting up in front of a large group but you would never have known it.