Wish Lists

Ty: books, clothes (2T) crayons, coloring books

Ashlie: Target gift card (I know boring but it's better than getting maternity clothes for me!) Walmart gift card, Barnes and noble gift card. I will love and appreciate anything though!

Benj: Barnes and Noble gift card, umm I will have him add more when he gets home!

Thanks,

Ashlie

My (Really) Boring List

Ok, so I'm boring this year. Here's my list:

Amazon Gift Cards
Lowes Gift Cards
Home Depot Gift Cards
JcPenny Gift Cards
Old Navy Sweetheart Jeans Size 12 Regular
Shirts L or XL


Kingdom Hearts 365/2 for DS
Professor L and the Diabolical Box

I'll try to think of somemore fun things, but this is it right now

Jon, Emilee, & Kids Wish List

Kimber: crayons & coloring books

Sam: colored pencils, activity books, puzzles (he can & likes to do puzzles with 100-200 pieces)

Patrick: baseball batting gloves, a hand strengthener (he needs to develop some strength in his hand so he can open and close his mitt more easily).

Emilee: Michael Bublé CD (one with "Fever" on it), Sunglasses (she's getting LASIK surgery in January, and will need some sunglasses to replace her perscription set). Or restaurant gift cards.

Jon: Nice pairs of socks—white or black athletic socks, crew length. Seriously, I always skimp on socks (sweet, 12 pair for 50¢), and it would be really cool to have a few pair that actually felt good. Or The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons.

O Holy Night

Just for the heck of it, I've decided to post a bunch of my favorite Christmas songs this year. Actually, I think it would be cool if others did it too—so there's a challenge to you all!

I have a unique relationship with one of my favorites, "O Holy Night." Because everything depends on how the singer chooses to do the song. It can either be breathtaking wonderful or light-myself-on-fire disgusting. Just this past week I heard an R&B version (don't know the artist). It was so bad. I was driving home from work, and I yelled at the radio "find a note and stick to it!"

But then, the next day, I heard a Neil Diamond version that was equally atrocious. It made me realize that super-successful famous artists really need someone to tell them "No. That song just makes you look really bad." The tragedy, of course, is that once people are super-successful and famous, they don't think they need to listen to anyone saying they're not wonderfulness and all. But they really should.

But done right, and "O Holy Night" is divine. Perhaps the most beautiful song ever written. Here's the version I like best: Michael Crawford. No warbling, no screeching or throwing his voice to the high notes, no off-beat screwiness. Just a clear voice hitting the notes and holding them.

Enjoy.

— Jon

From the Helds

Brady- Think this is covered but if not, let me know. Sizes- 10 slim pant and 12-14 shirts, L or XL. Shoes 6 1/2

Kenzie- Kid's sewing kit or crafts; likes art; loves soft cuddly clothes, pjs or slippers. 10 slim pants and 12-14 shirts or L. Shoes 1-2

Eric- Short sleeved t-shirts in XXL (Hawkeyes, Cubs, Vikings); loves gadgets for his bar; long sleeve dress shirt XXL

Leslie- anything to help organize or keep me warm; size XL

Happy Thanksgiving to all & to all a good night!

Wish List

Chris-
Short sleeve shirts XL
Socks
Left for Dead Xbox 360

Sara-
Disiney Sing it Pop HIts Wii
Twighlight game for Wii
Dressy tops, jackets, and pants Kohls size M/L 7/9 will need gift reciepts because sizes vary
ASTATE Hoodie
new datebook/wallet

Skyler size 12 months
Books

I may update this later. Hope everyone has a happy thanksgiving. Love the Ladeaus

WISH LIST

Well, Christmas wish-lists seem to be the thing, huh? So here goes! First and foremost is a wish that everyone has a really, really, truly BLESSED CHRISTMAS. It will be so great to have so many of you here that week! Now for what I'd like to see (not necessarily under the tree but sometime around this place in the not too distant future-- a small window in our laundry room door to the garage that can be opened for a small screen. Why? There is a lot of dust and moisture that gets into the house and shutting the door between the laundry room and kitchen and having the moisture go out the screened would help tremendously. (You would have to see the arrangement there to understand this!) Next, some doors cut into the cabinets that divide the eating area with the kitchen. Why? Those cabinets are so deep that they are not very usable. Next is caulking around all the windows and door windows. Why? I think this may help solve the wet windows we have when weather turns cool. And how about some"Movin' Men" furniture movers? This is the ONLY brand that truly does work but they are kind of hard to find. Better make that 2 sets because I've used Dale's so much they are wearing out and then I can replace his. (Can't buy new furniture so I just move the old around.) Also need to have the living room window valance board put back up It was forgotten when all of you painted and so I haven't had the valance up since. It's getting late, tomorrow is a big day, I've got a sore arm and ankle drives me up a tree at times (really the foot more than the ankle) but you know what? God is always there and listens to all my complaints, takes my hand and I know that all is well. Love you all very much. Love, Mom or Grandma or Granny or whatever else you call me -- just remember to call. CONGRATULATIONS, BEN & ASHLIE. I must have had a dream - I knew you were having a girl. FANTASTIC!