SHELLY AND STEPHEN COLVIN

Last post from us. I'm a novice blogging!

Merry Christmas to all!

Here's a couple of items of interest. Click for link.

1. Music of modern composers



2. Pedal for keyboard

 

Wayne and Christie

Miss our kids being home with us, but love watching them succeed in their endeavors. Wayne as ever loves his guns and going shooting. I am working on living a healthier lifestyle and also trying to downsize some 

(both my body and my junk - LOL).

So.... Wayne says he would really like 

a Handgun Shooting Rest

Link to Shooting Rest

I like surprises so I am suggesting a couple of things I 

would like to have, but haven't bought for myself and you can surprise me with one of them if you want or get something else.

I could use some new black hot pads. I like these.

Link to Hot Pads

Link to Lid

I have an Instant Pot Mini that I am playing around with. 

A glass lid or a steamer basket could be useful with it.

Link to Steamer Basket

Jason, Becky and Kids

Twins are loving the clarinet.  They had their first band recital earlier this month.  They're going through clarinet reeds like nobody's business, and have informed me they would like to try the flavored reeds (blueberry if possible). 
They use size 2.0

The boy loves reading and has built a model or two. The last one was a Sherman tank. 

(Not his selection, just a photo of a model)

Alternatively, if you want to get something the whole family can enjoy on hikes, this dog harness would be good. The dog told me she prefers hot pink and is a size medium. 

Link to Harness

Riley

Riley reports that she is living in Flagstaff this winter and not doing much traveling this year. She is skiing a Snowbowl 5 days a week and doing yoga most other days.

She listens to vinyl in her house and could always use more. Says you can find it at Best Buy or Barnes & Noble. (There might even be some vintage vinyls that could be picked up at Grandpa's house - hint, hint!)

She says Gift Cards rock! And she has been looking at salt lamps as well to light her poorly lit living room. She says they give off a nice glow. She also likes beeswax candles.

Kirk and Ghia

As usual, thinking of something to post for Christmas is hard, but here are a few ideas. 

Kirk can always use a new baseball cap in green or khaki or a long sleeve t-shirt. I am always looking for Christmas ornaments that go with my Christmas story for the year. So this year I am looking for donkeys. I also like gnomes (for no particular reason.)

Christmas Exchange 2018

Christmas Exchange 2018

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. ....... And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:1-2, 11)

Remember, the season is about Christ everything else is just trimmings. 

That being said......... here is our gift exchange list. J 

(Look at it as away that we keep in contact with each other over the miles.)

Riley is joining us again this year, the boys have all begged off. (Well, I didn't actually ask Connor).

Christie and Wayne give to Ghia and Kirk

Ghia and Kirk give to Steve and Family

Jason and Family give to Riley

Steve and Family give to Christie and Wayne

Riley gives to Jason and Family

Same as always - keep the budget between $35 and $45

Please give us updates to couple/family likes and dislikes.