I'm signed up

I'm signed up and I'm willing to help pay for elf costumes for the kids if they want them.

Also, I call Dasher!

- Denee

Marks' Signed Up

Andy and I are registered for the race!  I have found a belt for Santa, but I do not have any plans for the beard.  So, I will need help with that.  EJ, I don't plan to wear your army boots for the run.  Maybe for pictures, if it works, but I will be fortunate to complete this "race" with my own size 6 shoes, let alone your size 13 (or whatever) army boots.  ;)  Thanks for thinking of me though!!

The run.

Here is the link to the run.
http://www.bullrunrunners.com/index.html

Cost is $25 if we sign up by Thursday, $28 if after that, and $30 on race day.

Costumes are Santa an reindeer. Reindeer would bring any running shorts/pants. Black is preferred. Brown would be awesome.
Running undershirt is optional if you want long sleeves. Black would be best. We will buy cheap brown short sleeves cotton shirts here. Maybe we will write reindeer names on them. Reindeer antlers should be easy to find for $1. Foam ball for noses.
Santa will get a red shirt with typical Santa hat. We will create a Beard...somehow and a belt. Lynne is going to be Santa. I haven't told her she has to run in black army boots yet.

I expect a $5 to $6 cost for each costume. Getting green shirts and elf ears for the kids would add to the cost but would make a fun picture.

Lynne's list Updated

Over the course of this past week I was told 3 times, by different people, that my Christmas list wasn't very helpful, fun, or creative.  So, I thought I would give it another try.  I know whomever has my name may have already bought me my gifts and I am fine with that!!  But, if not here are some new things to consider:

9x5x3 bread pan
thunder t-shirts (long or short sleeved)
Pink iPod Nano, or a pink iPod that can clip onto my clothes
Bose noise canceling earphones
Insulated cup, 20 oz, with pretty fun design
1" - 1 1/2" sliver hoop earrings
assortment of pink and red nail polishes
slippers, size 6 1/2, with hard sole
white, rubber watch with crystals around the face
Chocolate (eg. Kit Kats, Twix, Milky Way Dark, 3 Musketeers, Snickers)
Black socks
Pretty 16 oz coffee mugs
Christmas tree ornaments

I also updated my Amazon list.

Forgot 2 things

I forgot to mention that I have in my possession season 2 of Downton Abby.  I don't plan to just watch TV while together, but I know several of you have watched season 1 on Netflix and I thought I would mention that I can bring season 2, if people are interested.  If not, no big deal.  It was just a thought.

Also, I mentioned to Mom and Renee that we should take a family picture at some point while we are together.  Andy plans to bring his camera, which works best outside.  We thought maybe on Sunday before Christmas we could try this.  I don't want it to be a big deal where we all have to match, etc.  I don't want it to be frustrating for people either.  What are thoughts on this idea?  Of course, if he brings the camera we'll have it all week and can take pictures throughout the entire time, but to get one shot of everyone might take a little coordination...just a thought.  What do you think?

Dinner Claim

We request that we do dinner the night of Sunday, Dec. 30.  I plan to do Shandall's chili recipe that she gave us in our wedding cookbook.  I'm thinking Sunday would be best because it's a crockpot meal and with church that would work well.  However I'm open to another day as well!

Also, when/how do we need to register for the race? How much is it? Is there an early reg. fee, etc?

I'm getting excited to see everyone soon!

E.J.'s Wish List

I should have linked this a long time ago.  This is not a complete list, but has several good options.  I am going to be adding more "in the price range" items to it...so stay tuned.

Speaking of...did we ever set a specific price range?  I assume we are keeping it like last time...$25ish.

E.J.'s Amazon Wish List