My Brightest Diamond-Washington, D.C.

Well, Gilliburger, you'll have to give us a blog re: the show tonight and your take on the musical event.

Lovin' ya
AK

Christmas family photo

Hi Everyone,

One of our varied plans for the family holiday gathering is a family photo with Grandma at a location TBA. We are requesting that everyone's attire be blue jeans with a black top and/or a red top, if black is not in your wardrobe. This will be a "casual" photo, first one in a long time with Granny, our 98 year old.

Looking forward to lots of good times with all!

KR and SB

P.S. Gillian, please convey this message to your cousin this evening. I'm not sure she is able to access the family blog on the road. Thanks.

Photo

Okay, I have one photo of the Ryan bunch. Let's see if I can add one from the Wright bunch.

Grandma's birthday

Sis and I are asking that family members prepare for a birthday party/gift for Grandma on Christmas evening. The thought is to share a song, skit, something funny, dance, whatever you would like to do for Grandma as a "gift" for her birthday. As you all know, she will be most pleased to be entertained by her children and grandchildren.

Per Sis, the Ryan's will sing, "Mary had a Baby Boy" and a duet will be sung by S&K. Beyond that, the program is yours. Thanks for your thoughtful consideration in advance.

Love,
AK

Christmas Wish Lists

Hey Ryans,

Thanks for all the helpful ideas for Christmas. We can count on you to get it together. Reading your blogs sure makes me homesick. It's been too long since we had a chat and hung out.

Wish I could add two photos on the blog. Haven't figured that out, that is if it is possible.

Happy Thanksgiving! You will be sorely missed in Texas!

Love,
AK

Fine, I'll Do One Too

All right peeps, I can get some ole Christmas list action happening too. Mine is pretty simple, partly because Banana Republic and Gap won't let peeps create wish lists. I know, I'm being boring by my own standards, but so it goes. I'll deal with it.

-Amazon.com gift certificate or item from bman647@hotmail.com's wish list (feel free to buy the used stuff)
-Banana Republic gift certificate
-DW Smart Practice Go Anywhere Practice Kit

That's honestly all I'm coming up with right now. Further updates as conditions warrant.

Gillian's List

Okay, so posting my list here denies you the great pleasure of seeing the clipart I had on my Word document, but I figure it's pretty easy to just scroll through lists on the blog. I have your convenience in mind, my friends. Here's my working list. It looks short, but I didn't include the 60+ items I have on my Amazon.com wish list :-D. You'll see!

• Gift certificates to clothing stores: Ann Taylor (Loft), Macy's, New York & Co., Off Broadway Shoes, Gap
• Mac compatible webcam with mic
  
• Movies & Music – visit amazon.com for my full wish list (search under my name or my email, gryan23@hotmail.com)...FYI, I listed most of the classical CD’s because I like the composer/work, so those can come in any edition by any artist :)
• Book of violin orchestra audition materials
• Video rocker/gaming chair [because my computer sits on a coffee table :) ]
  
• Stationery
• iTunes gift card
• Money for travel
• OU Sooner shirt! (Long sleeve, short sleeve, hoodie, you name it!)
• Scarf
• Fun socks (toe socks not appreciated)
• Something pretty you made me by hand
• Sports armband for 3rd generation iPod nano
• Gift certificates in general to my favie places:
  Target
  Barnes & Noble
• Something cool from Japan
  

This list is in no particular order. Feel free to deviate and surprise me. :) Lovezies!