Tis also the season for Sese to get off her butt and write something on this blog. This is my very first blog entry ever, anywhere. You guys must be so proud.

I suppose I can make my birthday list.

Wireless card for my laptop
A nice carrying bag for my laptop
Dvd's:
Christmas Vacation
Meet the Parents or Meet the Fockers
Fresh Prince any season
Seinfeld season 3 or 6
Hairspray!
Pyrex measuring dishes
Mixing bowls (prefer metal, not plastic)
Beaters
Gift card from:
Aeropostale
Yankee Candle
Bath & Body Works
Subscription to Cooking Light magazine

There it is. I told mom a list too and there might be some different things on there. It's the same for Christmas too in case anyone has my name for Christmas Eve. If you don't, do you know who does? It is driving me crazy!! Anyway, have a happy 26th Day before Christmas!

Silver Bells

I thought Omaha was in Wisconsin. I mean, I thought Cyndi had Eva. I thought Jer had Marc.

some updates

HEY

Just wanted to let you know I added to my list to the right. Also, theres lots of people that need to put some ideas up. Also, I have Eva's name for Christmas Eve and whoever has that list of names should put that up here as well. So, Eva, I need some ideas! Grace, you should put your bday ideas on here too!

Tis the season for finals. I have 4 this year, but the one Im worried about is my ENDT Lab Final. It is a competency final where I am given 2 hours to set up and run an EEG on a patient. Anyone who wants to volunteer to be my patient should let me know! Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Finally, thanks to Marc for adding more ideas to your list!
-JERE

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I hope you all enjoy your pre-Christmas meal. We will be visiting Cyndi's Grandparent's house this afternoon and spending our time there. This weekend we'll be traveling to her Dad's family up in Georgia. (What? Who ever thought of saying "up in Georgia?!" Georgia is "way down," not "up!")

Wish we could be there for Thanksgiving. Although I hear the H C & B family will be smaller this year as the M.B. and P.B. families won't be there. I hope you enjoy your time with the S.(?) family Maazsba. I hope you find something fun too for T-Giving P and E.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here it finally is!

Sorry everyone! I tried to get this up before and could not get my computer to get to this page. Dial-up takes forever. Anyway-here is who everyone has.
Phil has Tim
Marc has Phil
Angie has Cyndi
Tim has Jer
Cyndi has Eva
Eva has Grace
Grace has Angie
Jeremy has Marc

Hope everyone is doing well! Can't wait to all be together!

Thanks for the Birthday Gifts!

Hey bros. and sis.

I just wanted to say a hearty "thanks" for the birthday gifts. I got a iTunes gift card, Amazon gift card and Guitar Center gift card. They will all be put to good use.

I will probably use the Amazon gift card to get a ceramic travel mug since I noticed they have some nice ones on there and they're difficult to find in stores.

I'll update my gift list accordingly.

Jere and Grace, thanks for coming to the party, it was fun to be with you. Phil, say "hi" to Eva for me. T.C. and A. looking forward to seeing you in December.

Love,

Marc

O Christmas Tree

That poem reminded me of when we were younger. I'd just spend time gazing at our Christmas tree in the living room at home in Superior. All the lights in the surrounding rooms were off. And the soft light of the Christmas tree would light the room in dim colors. It was such a wonderful feeling inside knowing it was Christmastime. We would have fun as a family. It was cozy and warm inside when outside was cold and snowy. We could have cookies and hot chocolate. That's why Christmas trees are so great. They mean so much.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

The restless child wakes from her bed,

creeps out her room and down the hall.

The lights of the Christmas tree, illumined through the night,

flicker on the stairway wall as she heads downstairs.

She peeks around the corner to see her sister there,

fast asleep on the couch.

Tomorrow is the Christmas Day. When all the bells on earth will ring. The toys will be opened. Laughter and joy will fill the house.

The stillness of the night now. The quiet light of the Christmas tree. The waiting for the day. For tomorrow is the Christmas Day.

She creeps up under the blanket with her sister where,

The lights of the Christmas tree, illumined through the night,

shine on the sisters, bundled together asleep.

They wait for the Christmas Day. When our Savior was born.

Tomorrow is the Christmas Day. When all the bells on earth will ring. The gift will be here. Laughter and joy will fill the earth.

Our Savior is born.

- words to the poem, "The Christmas Day" by Max Dvoznik

Dandy! (B-day/Christmas list for Marc)

Hey, this is working out to be a good way to communicate. Tim, I love that picture of Abby. Jer, it was good to see you yesterday.

I was talking with Mom on the phone yesterday and she asked me what I wanted for my birthday. Of course, I couldn't think of much when I was on the spot. But I've thought about it some more and here is a short list:

- Guitar pedal patch cable (6")
- Guitar Center gift card
- Ceramic travel mug
- Air-sealed cannister for coffee beans
- Chronicles of Narnia books
- Stanley (or similar) aluminum rafter (framing) square

I know, I know, my list is pretty boring.

- Marc

The Holly and the Ivy

Hey Everybody,

Great idea with the blog Marc. It's a great way for us to keep in touch for the Christmas season.

I'll put my gift ideas in a subsequent post. I don't know who has my name. I don't have time to put them in now though. It's Thursday morning. I'm getting ready for work.

Wanted to let everyone know, too, we bought our plane tickets last night. We'll be staying from Wednesday, Dec 12th through Tuesday, Dec 18th. I really would have liked to be there for Christmas itself but the tickets were too pricey and seating was very limited. It'll be nice to see you all the same. It's one of the highlights of my year.

Now if only we could see our futures in our bowls. It'd be as great as squash and corn. mmmm... squash and corn.

Jer's List

Someone should post who has who's name for gifts this year.

Heres some ideas for me:

Newsboys Greatest Hits cd
a jump rope
Jenga
Strongs Concordance NIV
Dirty Dozen 1 and 2 dvd set
Newsboys Shine the Hits EXTENDED CD/DVD

Gift Cards for
Target
Barnes and Noble
Dicks Sporting Goods
Kholes

a new brown belt
Prison Break Season 2
The Office Season 3
ice skates
Zelda: 4 Swords Adventure (for gamecube)


(Ill add more later)

Ho Ho Ho!

Christmas 2007 is rapidly approaching. I set up this blog to help you Bardens communicate during this holiday season. This is a good place to share your pictures, holiday greetings, Christmas lists, favorite songs, and any other holiday cheer you might like to spread.

So, log in and let the festivities begin!

- Santa

P.S. I know who has been naughty and nice, and you know who you are. Ho ho ho!