2012 Christmas Party

I hope that everyone can make it to the Christmas party this year and many thanks to everyone for your help and participation in order to make this Christmas filled with fond, lasting memories. Here are the details:

When:     December 22, 2012 at 6 p.m.

Where:    Keith and Wendy Bradshaw's house

Activities:

Cookie exchange:  

We are asking everyone to bring a dozen cookies (made or bought) to share with everyone. We're hoping for a fun variety so everyone can try something new or indulge in a favorite. Have fun with it : )

Dirty Santa:             

We're doing a "dirty Santa" gift exchange for the adults only. We'll explain the rules of the game at the party but to participate, each adult will need to bring a wrapped gift that costs no more than $10. Get creative! Anything from ridiculous to "wow!" is appropriate. Special gift bags will be given to the children, too!

Carols:                  
Bring your Christmas cheer and favorite requests to join together in caroling :) We'll have a special number sung by all the kids (and a little help from the still young at heart!)

Hors d'oeuvre:  Plenty of snacks and yummy things to eat!

Nativity presentation as the grand finale!

We hope you all can make it and if you have any questions at all about the evening's fun and festivities, please call me!

See you all there and Merry Christmas!



    

Nik's new contact info

Nikolas has a new address and email. Anyone that is interested can contact me and I'm happy to give his new information : )

News from the Mish

Here are some great pics of Brandon in the mission field : ) Can't believe his first year is already gone by. Remember to keep him in your prayers and send of Christmas stuff soon so he gets it in time : )

Thanksgiving day Schedule and Assignments

So Thanksgiving is coming up fast and we wanted to get the deets out to everyone who is busy making plans.

Anyone who wants to is welcome to come and visit after 11 a.m. on Thankgiving Day and hang out for snacks and visiting until the turkey is ready to make it's appearance. Dinner will be approximately 3 p.m. and desert will probably be an ongoing affair : ) Please join us when you can.

We are planning on about 30 people so when you're planning your assignments and food prep, please consider that.

Assignments:

Mom and Dad: paper goods and silverware

Bonna and Dave: Rolls

Stan: drinks

Julie: hors d'oeuvres

Kate and Jason: Desert

Keith and Wendy: Turkey, Corn, Mashed potatoes

Jason and Jessica: yourselves

Jared and Crystal: vegetable

Christy and Dan: yourselves

Please bring any other dishes you think your family or any one elses would enjoy. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone there : )

Yay for Nikolas!

Hi Everyone! I talked to Nik today and he said he is doing good and happy. He got accepted into the carpenter union two weeks ago as a third year apprentice so he is super excited about that.

He is still sharing a home with his cousin Andy and says that he will be going to Thanksgiving at his cousin Tammy's house. We will miss you Nik and be thinking of you but hope you have a great Thanksgiving : )

Congratulations on your new position!

Mom's Christmas Party Ideas and events

Christmas Party ideas and activities by Mom:

Mom sent me an update on Christmas activities in their neck-of-the-woods and wanted me to let everyone know they are invited if you would like to go! Also...some ideas and dates to keep in mind for the Christmas Party. Please be thinking of what days work for you and bring any ideas you have with you to Thanksgiving!

Mom writes:

"Just thought I would let you know about some things going on in CG. Our Ward Christmas Party is on Dec. 15^th. It is centered around Nauvoo so everyone is supposed to come dressed for the time period. Wouldn’t you know it. I hung on to our costumes for years and only last year did I dispose of them. So I will have to work on that. Part of the evening is to have the town of Nauvoo with Skovill Bakery and other Nauvoo historical places. Anyway, if anyone is interested you’re invited. Starts at 6PM. I’ll get more information this Sunday.

Also, in CG on Dec 9 at 7PM is the annual community performance of the Messiah and it’s held at our Stake building. It involves all the churches in our community and there are some really great voices in this choir. It’s been our tradition since moving here in 2004 that we attend this really great performance. Each year we hear the choir we think it can’t get any better and each year we are amazed at even greater performance than before. If anyone is interested we would love to share this community event from our little town with you. It lasts an hour and there is usually a big variety of cookies for refreshments afterwards.

I think I already mentioned some ideas for family time: an evening at the temple to see the lights and enjoy the nightly performances at the visitor center (also the nativity display at visitor center). Maybe hot chocolate afterwards or a treat at Nielsen’s frozen custard. As far as a family activity goes I guess we are available except for Dec. 2, 9 and 15th.

We are looking forward to being with everyone at Thanksgiving."

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

Dad is celebrating his birthday on November 11th! Mom invites everyone to come see Dad and wish him a happy birthday on Sunday, Nov. 11th and cake and ice cream will be at 3 pm. See you there Dad and Happy Birthday!