Hi Everyone,
I hope you're having a good week!!! I want to post some pics from graduation. I will do that hopefully this weekend.

We had a really nice weekend with Mom and Dad here. We are so glad they came! I had Friday off and we took all the kids to the ceremony. They were dressed up and so excited to see Daddy. Each one of them did so well. It was a two hour ceremony and although they got wiggly at times, they were quiet and attentive. I was so proud of them and thankful for the extra adults to help manage:) It was fun to see EJ in his uniform and see him so happy. We are so proud of him!! And I loved watching the kids faces when they saw EJ or heard his name. At the end he came over and they ran over and hugged him. I'm glad they were there for a special moment like that! Afterwards we were able to tour his academy, which was neat. And then we came home and had pizza and cake and just took a breath. That was so nice!! We were all tired and hungry:)

EJ's still in training and then he starts his shift work next weekend. We have it all written down on the calendar of when he works and what weekends etc. Its kind of nice that you really can plan in advance because it won't change. He will be working the day shift for 6 weeks, then the night shift and then when he is officially on his own we will know what shift he gets then.

Hope everyone is having a good week!!! Love you!

Renee

Ronnie's List

Books written by Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield, John Wesley (those types)

Collared dress shirts: 16.5" neck, 34-35" sleeve (He doesn't have a white one or a bright red one)

Neckties

Amazon gift cards

Chocolates

Any of these T-shirts in size medium

6-pack of Noz

Any of the original Star Wars movies on Blu-ray

I hope that helps. 

Dad's list

Just a few of Dad's ideas

White crew socks cushioned sole Gold Toe 10 to 15 pairs all alike

Five pounds of good chocolates to share with the family

Fine point refills black zebra  BP pens  A two pack is much more economical

Carol Brunett tv shows DVD  as advertised on tv

Favorite candies:  Dark chocolate things: Milky Way, caramels, peanuts, etc.

Season 9 of Criminal Minds

Good books on thumb drives.

Nebraska Lists

Nadia:

Fairy toys with shoes on

Princess toys

Dress up clothes (size medium or 7)

Children's chapter books

Fun hot chocolate flavors

acrylic paints (cheap ones)

Cowgirl boots (size 1)

Tangle Teezer hair brush

Caedmon:

Picture books with snakes, spiders, bugs, etc.

Pajamas size 5 or small

puzzles (one of ice cream if possible) 300 piece or smaller

Transformer toys

Fun hot chocolate flavors

Legos (the regular sized ones)

Superhero toys (Iron Man is his favorite)

Minecraft toys
"How to Train Your Dragon 2" the movie

Shandall:

light weight scarves (would love a shimmery black one)

Cookbooks with yummy, appetizing pictures

Fun cell phone cases (Samsung Galaxy s4)

Fictional novels - any subject matter except smutty romance or horror (try the bargain section at B&N)

Non-fiction novels – I love historic subject matter and am trying to do more biographies

Shimmery eye shadows

Blank canvases (for painting)

Mexican Vanilla (Blue Cattle Truck Trading Co. is a great brand)

Donut baking pan
Kingsize muffin tin

Knee length knit cardigan (no hood, no frills, and not in gray)
Whetstone large enough to accommodate a large blade. 

Each name has a link to an amazon wish list.  The other things are not as specific.

Renee's wish list
Stud silver earrings
Rasberry bigelow tea
Rasberry hot chocolate
chocolate covered nuts
candles
gift cards to dunkin donuts and chick filet
crafty things to do with the kids
nail polish
cookie sheets



Bethany
colorful socks
hair bows, head bands
lipgloss
a little journal
pens
chocolate
bath bubbles
Anything frozen related
purse
flashlight
nail stickers


Joshua
cars
legos
magna doodle
puzzles
playdough
flashlight

Levi
he loves balls
bubble machine
bath toys
food of any sort:)
snack cups

EJ
dress socks

Mom

I have so much fun reading all the lists and looking up the things that you highlight.  Hope everybody will join in.

My list:
Black or navy knee socks
Black purse with long shoulder strap
shower suction bar of soap holder
sermons on cd or thumbdrive
cutting board
small nonstick frying pan for one egg or one berger
book with numbers of calories in foods lists
rhyming words book
necklaces
soft fuzzy sock slipper medium to dark colors
music staff book - to write songs in
comfortable something for guests to sleep on on the floor
easy crowword large print magazine
Amazon gift card
Home Free cd
etc.

Denee

Alanna is welcome to give me whatever crosses her mind.  But here are some ideas:

Christmas Idea List – Denée

Smaller Ideas:

Books or CD’s (Danish String Quartet, King’s Singers, 2Cellos, etc.)

Bath Salt, Bubble Bath

Lotions and Scrubs

Socks

Cello Humidifier – A kind like this that goes inside the cello

Bigger Ideas:

Skillet Pan with a Lid

These Books - Saphirblau – (Hardcover) and Smaragdgrün – (Hardcover)

A way to wear my iPhone 5 while running

Puppy (Toy Poodle) … well, that would be way over $25.


Maybe we could sing some Christmas songs or hymns when we are together.  That would be nice.

I am driving down, therefore I can bring things you need in the food/drink department.  Or I can bring blankets, pillows, whatever.  Just ask because I have a large car.  I plan to bake cookies and bring them.  I don't need anything particular.  I will bring my diet dr pepper and breakfast bars.  I'll gladly pitch in with money for food or cooking/cleaning duties.