Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas

May the Lord's love & kindness surround our families, friends & especially those less fortunate than us this Christmas. I am very blessed to have Jason, my children & Jason's family to spend with. May we take some time this Christmas to pray for & remember those who do not have.

Forgot camera at mom & dads

We appreciate all the great pictures

Let's clear everything up shall we?

When to celebrate Christmas together...

It looks as though the only available dates for our Christmas get together is the 29th-30th or the 30th-31st. Jonathan and I are very busy working around Christmas so earlier than this likely would not work out. Please respond quickly so that we can figure out which of these dates works the best for everyone.

When to bake cookies...

I hear that Amanda is available this weekend and tuesday. This weekend does not work for me, but tuesday would. Does that work for everyone else?

Christmas Lists

Jonathan and Kimberly's family Christmas list is at mom and dad's for the pick up. Vince and Ashleigh had also printed theirs out, but I don't know where they are (I have mine though). Amanda, Ryan, and Nadia's list is on the blog. Susan and the boys is on the blog. Mom and dad, and Jason's Christmas lists are in their minds eager to come out on paper or blog format soon!

Cookie Baking Time!

We should decide when it would be a good time to bake Christmas Cookies. It looks like the first week of December would be good for me. How's this for everyone and what kind of cookies would you like to bake?

Doerksen Family Christmas Information

Sorry this info is so late, Auntie Vange gave it to me at Auntie Helen's funeral and I forgot to talk about it last weekend. So, here's a copy of the letter she gave me...

"Dear Family,

Enclosed in this envelope you will find slips of paper for the family Christmas gift swap. Have everyone who wants to participate in the ggift exchange to pick a slip (at random with their eyes closed). Each slip has a time on it. You must choose a gift that is appropriate for that time of day or night. Example: 8:00am - might be coffee, 2:00am - might be a lullaby CD, warm milk, ear plugs, as creative as you can get. Gifts should be in the range of $5 - $10. Attach your time slip to your gift inside the wrapping.

Your family is also asked to bring the following (Ramona, Susan, Ashleigh, Kim, Amanda):
- Dessert for 45 people
- Punch for Lunch
- 1 tray of dainties (for faspa)
- 1 sweet salad

Party Date: December 21st @1:00pm
217 - 8th Street South (This means south of Pembina Ave)
Winkler, MB
Phone: 325-5029

Also bring warm clothes, skates, and possibly sleds.
Activities and surprises for children included.

Vange & Renee"

So, that's the scoop. I'll keep the time slips in my purse so we can try to remember to draw them the next time we're together. Or, when you see me next you can draw your slip.

How do you want to divide up the food bringing responsibilities?

My X-mas List

Video Camera
Digital Camera
Clothes or gift cert's for clothes
Jewlery
CD's


Uh oh...baby's crying...I will continue my list later...and Ryan's.

Amanda

In addition to my list...

I would like and enjoy a Nintendo Wii, and a bookstore gift cert.

Thanks!

Jonathan

CHRISTMAS LISTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I think that we should all be ready to give out our Christmas lists this saturday at the fancy dinner! THIS SATURDAY AT THE FANCY DINNER!!! We should also be ready to do the ticket drawing. YEAH CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it true...SNOW on the way?? If not I know forsure Christmas is...YEAH

So I was online checking a few things out for my list and came across some news, that Linens n Things are closing out and everything will be on sale. So I had a few things on my list from there just in case you are driving by:

Guest Bedroom - duvet cover, sheets & pillowcases in brown&white(stripes, dots, as long as it has a little of both) for queen size

Bathroom(main) - 2 bath, 2 hand, 2 face in dark brown maybe white with brown or dark yellow in it . Shower curtain in colours above if they have and mat for floor

Tea towels - any kind

Masterbath - Bathmat- white with brown or dark yellow and towels(same)

Tablecloth, napkins(6)napkin rings, or placemats (6) - color in kitchen- yellow/dark brown/black - so surprise me

Throw blankets and pillows, vases(black,tall for livingroom) ,touch lamps for bedroom and tall black for livingroom

Gravy bowl, cream & sugar, soup bowl & ladle, large stainless steel skillet with lid, flatware, fondue set

Homeoutfitters- robe with hoody, massage booties, big cutting board

Jacket from Danier leather or sheepskin, cert. for manicure/pedicure, candles, bubble bath, gift cert. from any shoe store for boots

I think thats it from there