Christmas Lists: 2015 Edition

Da Rulz

*Approximately $50 budget target (do not exceed $60)

*Kids get gifts from everyone

*Christmas Ham Dinner at Pops' on December 26th...eat and then dig into the present love!

*Postage (if you're sending Christmas love through the PO)...giver's discretion on whether or not postage is calculated into the price limit  

 

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Lily

Clothes: 12 months and up

Toys: 6 months and up, bath toys

Please no blankets, she has TONS

Cyril

Toys: Matchbox Treasure Tracker Metal Detector Truck; anything Paw Patrol (Chase, Ryder, or Marshall); anything Lightning McQueen, Jurassic World, dinosaur, Lego/Lego Duplos; 

Clothes: size 5/6 boys (not toddlers) and up; socks     

Ken

Work and hunting clothes (size Large); wool socks, under armor, long johns, belts (size 34), fishing, camping, hunting and grilling gear, Legos, Sega Genesis, a nice pocket knife

Tara

(all found on Amazon)

kitchen appliances: herb kitchen scissors (shears) with 5 stainless steel blades by Comfify--burgundy red and grey color

Greenco Marble mortar and pestle, 4.5", white/grey

Hamilton Beach 62695V Power Deluxe Hand Mixer

Books: Outlander and/or Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon     

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Lil Sis

Shirts & sweatshirts (firefighting related,size medium)

Firefighting-related home decor etc. (signs, pictures, etc.)
Bath and body works products (like the scents: fresh sparkling snow, Japanese cherry blossom, cozy Sunday morning, beautiful day)  NO VANILLA!
Prefer body spray, the small hand cream lotions in the tube, candles, and the car air freshener scents
Throw pillows (do not mistake this for a pillow fight)
Stocking caps, scarf, gloves. Generic colors black, cream, grey, dark red. Would be a large or extra large for gloves depending on the fit. Bigger the better :)

Matt

Shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, or basketball shorts (size XL for all)

board games

From Amazon (see photos below):

Morphing Mug Harry Potter (Marauder's Map) ceramic mug (black) 

Trimax T-3Black Premium 5/8" key receiver lock rugged black epoxy powder coat

square black lamp shade 5.25 x 10 x 9.5 (spider) 

 

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Shelby

Cards Against Humanity game; Home Decorations (candles, pictures, wall decor, rugs)

Lauren

Aladdin, the Lion King
Duck, Vikings, or Red Wings clothes (size 2T or 3T)
Winter hats
anything Mickey Mouse   

Greg

Star Wars Episode 5, Lincoln Logs, Hunting/hiking vest (similar to the one Tony has) 

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Emmett

Toys: Bath toys, stuffed animals, anything with wheels, Sensory Ball Set (by Sassy),

Books: Hank Has a Dream, Goatilocks, I am Otter, The Numberlys, Sheep in a Jeep

Clothes: 24 mos 

(Okay, for reals he wants power cords, outlets, toilet paper and a wall mount holder, plant leaves, and fire)

Kevin

PC Video Games (digital download format is acceptable as long as the purchasing option allows the buyer to gift it to someone else):

Pillars of Eternity

Sword Coast Legends

Xcom Enemy Unknown: The Complete Edition

Elder Scrolls Online

Burgle Brothers board game

Alana

Anything Minnie Mouse or Daisy Duck

Toys: ZoLo Creativity Sets, Perplexus Rookie, Laser Pegs

Games: Take the Cake, Elephant's Trunk, Skunk Bingo

Books about the Moon, Pirates, Astronauts/Space, Animals (any books, really)

Clothes: Tops (5T), Pants (4T or 5T), SOCKS, underwear (5T)

Big Sis

 From World Market Place

Chair Pads (3, see picture below)

Metal Tray (1-2, see picture below)

Metal Lanterns (as many as I can get, see picture below)

Battery LED candles 

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Kat

Books:

The Witches: Salem 1692

They Called Them Angels

The Complete Irish Pub Cookbook

Clothes:

Snowboarding Hats (Sports Authority usually has them 2-for-1 deals)

Ducks pajama pants (size medium)

Anything Ducks or Bronco's or Red Sox (Sox, not socks)--shirts, cups, hats, blankets

Other:

Tervis Cups (Bed, Bath, and Beyond)

Paddy

 Anything zombie, random, math-y or just awesome from http://www.zazzle.com/awesome+ties

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 Tony

From fanatics.com:

Detroit RedWings 'netminder' adjustable ball cap

Detroit RedWings 'tigertooth' grey knit cap

Home Depot: 

cordless auto rotary dremel kit, 7.2 V

12V 3/8" cordless drill (B & D, Ryobi, etc.)

Size 12 dress socks (black, grey, brown, tan), size 36-38 black dress belt, fingerless black motorcycle gloves, motorcycle handlebar bag

PLEASE LET GRANDMA KNOW THE REMAINING ITEMS FROM THE LIST  

Collin

 Yeti A & M thermos (200 or 32 oz)
Bones Season 10
Nike dri-fit capri pant leggings (medium)
Victoria Secret pink boyfriend sweatpants (size large, color black)
James Bond books or movies (except for Casino Royale)  
Stainless steel measuring spoons
Pioneer Woman Cookbook 

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Gabe 

 blanket (no fleece or satin texture stuff, not a comforter) size twin or full (homemade is fine)
Books: Picture of Dorian Gray, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Three Musketeers (hard or paperback, no large print)
button up casual shirts, preferably striped or checked (not solid), 16.5 neck 

Pops

throw blankets for the living room
Sharpener for regular or serrated knives
wrist watch with a buckle band
60" HD TV
Happy People

 

A Lifetime

Not sure how, but suddenly it's time for another posting of Christmas Lists (and in Blogland that was only three posts ago but in the real world an entire lifetime).  So before we get to the most-checked blog post of the year, just gotta take a moment and look at what's happened since Christmas of last year:

Some Easter fun!

Trips to the Zoo and the Oregon Gardens!

Chilling with cousins!

Some Halloween action!

Even hit up a museum!

And oh yeah....this happened!

It has been a durn-good year!

Girls Rule

It's True!  Just ask the new Lylianna Lou!

Lylianna Lou Fennimore, 

7lb 11oz and 20.5"

Looking Back

Sometimes it happens.

Sometimes two of our favorite Fenn memories happen at. the. same. time.

But only sometimes.

This time it was hauling hay and eating crab at Grandma & Grandpa's.

When we were little, hauling hay was time to play with cousins, eat pizza, swim, and run through the hay fields while the menfolk hauled away.

It was sweaty, dirty, hot, itchy, hard work.  And it still is.

Not that I really know.  As a member of the womenfolk, I get to drive the truck.

And that's just fine with me.  I mean driving is hard work too.   You have to listen for 'hoa!' (which means stop) and deal with hay chaff getting in your face, and sometimes they haulers hitch a ride and they stink.  That is TOUGH to deal with.

But this time, oh man, it was an absolutely gorgeous night on the farm.  It was warm (good for someone sitting in a truck, bad for someone lifting, tossing, and stacking large, heavy bales), it smelled like sweet summer, and people were in a good mood.

Especially when Greg & Ken got in a wrestling (not sure how accurate 'wrestling' is) match that involved a bale of hay...yeah, no pictures of that one.

And then the hay was in the barn and it was time to eat.  Hot ooey-gooey pizza awaited...and then Greg unpacked the masterpiece: a cooler full of Dungeness crab.  And we sat on the deck with the most amazing view ever and sipped cold drinks and laughed and ate and relaxed.  Doesn't get much better than that.

And Then There Was Emmett

And yes, this baby-love post is a wee bit late.

Emmett Duncan, October 11th...after 3+ hours of pushing 6lb 14oz out, face up...he was out.  Six weeks early.  And now he has horrible skin rashes, cradle cap, and colic like no other but we love his chubby wubby widdle legs and arms and cheeks.

Christmas 2014

The Rulz:

• Jolene is the drawer and holder of names.  Use Facebook or texts to reach her (I can give you her number).
• $50 limit for gifts.
• Who you have is secret until we celebrate Christmas.
• People participating: Pops, Therese, Kevin, Tony, Paddy, Kat, Ken, Tara, Gabe, Greg, Shelby, Maureen.
• The Littles (Cyril, Alana, Lauren, & Emmett) are NOT part of it, everyone buy them TONS of gifts that they don't need.  Please. 
• Don't forget to prep your UCS (Ugly Christmas Sweater).
• Lists should be emailed to Therese and they will be posted here.
• Merry Christmas!

Let the lists begin:

Maureen
-glass drinking glasses (app pint-size)
-hand mixer
-silverware
-metal clasp watch (not belt-closure) 


Kat
--Game: Cards Against Humanity
--Warm and/or fashion scarf
--Cookbooks: Middle Eastern, Chicken, or Desserts
--Anything Broncos, Red Sox, or Ducks related
--Picture frames--any size or style

Therese

--Two of these: CHEFS Natural Bakeware Jelly Roll Pan – Half Sheet, 18”L x 13”W x 1”H (Target)
--One of each size: Threshold Pierced Round Lantern – Blue, 6.8” & 8.3” (Target)
--Book: ‘The Liar’ by Nora Roberts (can be found multiple places including Target)

Greg
--Blender
--Kitchen Aide (um dude...$50 limit here???)
--Hand mixer
--Rice cooker
--XBox 360 Game: Shadow of Mordor
--memory card for my computer

Cyril

--leapfrog explore sesame street solve with elmo

--Abby and super grover 2.0 learning game

--leapfrog letter factory learning game

--any another 3-5 leappad 2 capable learning game

--clothes size 5t and up

--shoes size 11 and up

--Legos

--books of any kind 

Ken

--shirts size large

--metal watch with stretchy band

--chalk snap line box

--wool socks

--under armor

--long Johns 

Alana
--books
--puzzles
--games
--clothes (4T fits now, 5T will fit in the future)

Emmett
Don't bother, he won't know the difference :) 

Pops
Doesn't like lists--wants to be surprised.  He promises to not be disappointed.

Kevin
Books:
The Han Solo Trilogy (Paradise Sare, Hutt Gambit, Rebel Dawn) by A.C. Crispin
Iron dawn by Matthew Woodring Stover
The Color of Magic (Discworld #1) by Terry Pratchett
Hatrack River: the Tales of Alvin Maker Pt 1 by Orson Scott Card 

Lauren
--clothes, size 6 mos or larger
--toys

Shelby
--Shirts, size Medium
--scarfs
--sweaters
--perfume
--yoga pants 

Tony (NOTE: please pass on what you don't buy for Tony to Grandma)
-Stovetop grill (like the one in the link)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Double-Play-Reversible-Griddle/15215006
 -Grill press (like the one in the link)
https://www.google.com/search?q=grill+press&client=safari&hl=en&source=univ&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=gZZ_VOChLMuUyAT8y4LAAg&ved=0CC0Q1TU&biw=320&bih=460#spd=3538197159070063664
-pizza stone
-Oregon Ducks water bottle (Nalgene style, Kmart, Target, etc)
-iphone 5 wall charger cable NOT made by apple! CVS, rite aid, etc, usually $10.
-camping coffee pot
-books: "Whirlwind" by James Clavel, "The Bear and the Dragon" by Tom Clancy, "Rainbow Six" by Tom Clancy (cheapo mass-market paperback versions printed by Berkley are preferred)

Tara
--Gibson home soho lounge square 16 piece dinner set; 
--digital scale; 
--size queen sheets, soft and in dark blue, red or green preferably; 
--Books: the fault in our stars by John green, if I stay  collection by gayle Forman, or the maze runner series by James dashner books.

Paddy
--Solid black Pick guard for a guitar. 
--A dry erase board 36x36 preferably. 
--A book called "On the Shoulders of Giants" by Stephen Hawking. 
--Anything that has to do with zombies.

Gabe
--OSU Beaver's flag (to hang on the wall)
--Beanie that rolls up, not a skull cap, I don't know what it is called.  No words on it or fluffy balls.
--photo album (with real pictures) of family, home/Oregon, pets, etc.
--rugby ball (ask Tony or Paddy for recommendations of balls with good grips

LJ's Bday

September 27, 2014

8:40 a.m. PST

This date heralded the anticipated arrival of Miss Lauren Jeanne and what a cutie-patootie she is!  All 7 pounds, 14 ounces and 19 3/4s inches of her.  She has wee little hands, a decent amount of dark hair, giant feet (or so we've heard) and smells delicious!  Wonderful job to Greg & Shelby!

And now, the photo-bomb the family has been waiting for:

 (her cousin,  Alana, took this picture, believe it or not!)

The absolutely gracious yet exhausted parents.

 GG looooooooves her some new baby!

Alana kept saying 'Oh, she's so pretty/cute!' and it is true!

And one more of the lil' doll-face----sleep well, new family and happy birthday, Lauren!