The St. Peters

JEREMIAH

- 5-7 gal enameled or stainless steel Stock Pot

- Immersion Blender (Waring W5B33)

- Money for downhill ski equipment

- Kitchen Aid Mixer

- Cuisinart Toaster Oven

- Gift Card: JC Penny

JILL

- Money to renew Suzuki Association Membership ($68/yr)

- Money towards gym membership ($50/mo includes childcare)

- Money for downhill ski equipment

- Sheets: California King size, deep pockets (10+"); blues, greens, or dard reds; Bamboo or 100% cotton; 350 thread count preferred

- Gift Card: JC Penny

ISAAC

- Imaginarium Train sets (any tracks or trains)

- Legos (any)

- Books (any)

- Little Einstein's movies (any except Flight of the Instrument Fairies)

- Undies or Pants: sz 3T or 4T (probably 4T)

- Shirts: sz 4 Small KIDS (not toddlers)

- PJ's: sz 4T

CALEB

- BumGenius One-size 3.0 Cloth Diapers (any color except pinks or purples); organic or regular

- Sleepers, Onesies, or Bodysuits - sz 12 months or larger; cold weather clothes are preferred

- Boppy Pillow and Cover (anything not too girly)

The Pruitts

BRIAN

- Dockers: 32x30

- Long sleeved Shirts (100% cotton): 15.5 x 32

- Gift Cards

• Amazon
• Lands' End
• iTunes

JOANN

- Long sleeve cotton T-shirt

- Lands' End cotton, fleece, hooded robe: sz S; cream, charcoal, ivory; 17582-3QA4

- Mezzaluna (single blade)

- Gift Cards

• Lands' End
• Amazon
• Gardener's Supply
• Burpee
• Eddie Bauer
• Talbots

The Lawsons

MICHAEL

- Paved Driveway

- Gift Cards

• Home Depot
• Starbucks
• J. Crew
• Banana Republic
• Best Buy

ROBIN

- Shark VX3 rechargeable stick vac OR Dyson handheld vac

- "Nursing Against the Odds," by Suzanne Gordon

- Gift Cards

• Williams Sonoma
• motherwear.com

LAUREN

- Bitty Baby pajamas for little girls (the ones with the pink bows, so she and Bitty Baby can match; Bitty Baby already has hers)

- Disney DVDs: Lion King, Cinderella

- Wooden Dollhouse (such as Ryan's Room)

- Wooden Blocks to build towers

- Thomas the Train trains

- Size: Lauren is 36lbs, 36in tall. This is between 3T/4T, so it's usully best to go with the sizing guide on the tag to account for differences among brands.

JACK

- Clothing: sz 12 months

-Balls: football, soccer ball, basketball

- Trucks

- Tools

- Bumkins Bibs (he's tired of wearing his sister's pink ones)

The Beairds

OSCAR

- Levi's 501: sz 34 x 33 Stonewashed

- Solid, dark color, long sleeve T-shirts, prefer non-banded cuffs: sz L (ex. LL Bean, Lands' End, Eddie Bauer)

- Gift Cards

• Cabela's
• Lands' End

NANCY

- "Food Lover's Companion" - current edition

- Kindle (or comparable/better) eBook Reader

- Women's SmartWool Socks: sz S any color or pattern

- Gift Cards

• L'Occitane
• Aveda
• Barnes & Noble
• Williams Sonoma

CASEY

- CDs

• Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
• The Crow: new songs for the 5 string banjo
• True Blood soundtrack
• Zac Brown Band
• Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King

- Banana Republic Jeans: sz 31x32 Bootcut

- Casual work pants, not denim, flat front: sz 31x32

- Casual work shirts, long sleeve: sz M

- Casual Socks (khaki, brown, dark blue): M

- Gift Cards

• Amazon (www.amazon.com)
• Barnes & Noble
• Bed, Bath & Beyond
• Best Buy
• Dick's
• iTunes
• REI
• Sur la Table
• Visa/MasterCard
• Williams Sonoma

The Jody Browns

JODY

- Golf Balls: Callaway HX HotBite

- Front Pocket Wallet: Cabela's (800-237-4444), Item #LK 62-0406 (ORDER CODE 493), $24.99

- Gift Cards

• Cabela's
• Gander Mountain
• Hunterworks.com
• Lowe's
• Home Depot
• Best Buy

DEBRA

- CD: Jason Mraz "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things"

- Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper: Target

- 4 or 8 GB Flashdrive

- Gift Card to Walmart for film developing and/or printer ink

- Gift Cards

• JC Penny
• CATO
• Target
• Hobby Lobby

ETHAN

- Pokemon Cards/"Arceus" group - collectible cards section at Target, Walmart, ToysRUs, etc.

- Bakugan (please attach gift receipt as I do not know which ones he already has) - toy section at Walmart, Target, ToysRUs

- Boxer Shorts or Pajama Pants with Marvel Superheroes, Transformers, Nintendo video game characters (like Mario): Adult sz M for shorts and Adult sz S for pants - Target, Walmart, etc.

- Operation game

- Moon Shoes - Target $19.99

- Money

- Gift Cards

• Target
• Walmart

* for video games

MARCUS

- Playdoh - tubs only, no sets

- Maze Books for 3-4 yr age level

- Sugarless Gum

- Playskool Bounce Back Racer

- DVD: Thomas the Train "Hero of the Rails"

- Scatterpillar Scramble Game

- Money

- Gift Cards

• Target
• Walmart

Ms. Lou Ann Jumper

LOU ANN

- Gift Cards

• The Container Store
• Target
• Home Depot
• Life Uniform

ROLL CALL: Deadline Approaching

This is a picture of me pouting at work while you all are enjoying a traditional, Brittain Hill Thanksgiving dinner. This is also my serious face, as the Secret Santa deadline is approaching.

It's time for the ever embarrassing role call for those slacking in the list department. The following family members have two more days to get their lists in to me or they will fall from grace and be put on Elf 2009's naughty list:

Diana Brittain

Jody Brown

Debra Brown

Ethan Brown

Marcus Brown

LouAnn Jumper

Joann Pruitt

Brian Pruitt

Jill St. Peter

Jeremiah St. Peter

Isaac St. Peter

Caleb St. Peter

Nancy Beaird

Oscar Beaird

Casey Beaird

Robin Lawson

Michael Lawson

Lauren Lawson

Jack Lawson

Tamesha Root

Paul Root

Abban Lastovica

Robert Lastovica

Logan Lastovica

Mattie Lastovica

The Roots

PAUL

- Long Sleeve "Polo style" Shirts (all cotton): sz LT

- Levi's 505: sz 38/36

- Gift Cards

• Academy
• Eddie Bauer
• Golf USA
• Belk

TAMESHA

- Professional grade stainless steel measuring spoons

- Professional grade stainless steel measuring cups

- Knee high trouser socks: black, brown, gray, subtle patterns are ok

- Non-ribbed turtle necks or mock long sleeve sweaters: white, ivory, brown, gray

- Gift Cards

• Chicos
• Coldwater Creek
• Williams Sonoma
• Crate & Barrel
• Belk

ABBY

- Gift Cards

• Target
• Bed, Bath & Beyond
• Hobby Lobby

LINDSEY

- PURSE: brown, any designer brand without blatant logo presentation (i.e. Michael Kors)

- Diamond Studs

- Digital Camera (Fuji or Nikon)

- Flat Screen TV for Living Room (size TBD)

- Magazine Subscription Renewal: People and Southern Living

- iPod Speaker Dock (i.e. Bose)

- Gift Cards

• Nordstrom
• Anthropologie
• Banana Republic

- Plastic Mixing Bowl set

- Pot and Skillet set (Le Creuset or other high quality, durable brand)

- Vaccuum

- Coat (outerwear): Something like - VS Double Breasted Wool Coat, sz M, BLACK, #247-277

- Perfume: Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf

- "Pure Beach" Sheets (100% Modal/250 thread count): Bed, Bath & Beyond, sz Queen in champagne, fern or taupe (in no particular order)

- VS Fleece Wide Leg Loung Pants: q15 Charcoal Heather Grey, sz M, 34" inseam #243-188 (see http://www.victoriassecret.com/)

..........to be continued - perks of being the Elf

The Lastovicas

ROBERT

- Gift Cards

• Cavender's
• Dillard's
• Macy's
• Shepler's
• Starbucks

ABBAN

- Circle E or other Candles: Buttery French Vanilla or any other spicy, vanilla, or sugar cookie scents (no sweet, fruity smells)

- Pandora Beads (have necklace and bracelet)

- Gift Certificate to Broadway Across America, San Antonio

- "P.S. I Love You" bath gel and/or hand cream: Bath & Body Works

- Gift Cards

• Ann Taylor Loft
• Dillard's
• Macy's
• Coldwater Creek
• Barnes & Noble
• Target
• Sonic
• Express
• Nordstrom Rack
• Amazon.com

LOGAN

- Metolius Inferno Quickdraws (REI/Backcountry)

- Petzl Nomad 9.8mm x 60m Dry Rope (REI/Backcountry)

- Mountaineering Axe (REI/Backcountry)

- Tan Thermals: Under Armour sz M

- Twin XL Memory Foam Mattress Topper

- Fleece Pants (for under ski wear): REI/Backcountry

- Gift Cards:

• REI
• Backcountry.com
• Amazon.com
• Barnes & Noble
• iTunes
• Quadratec

MOLLIE

- Poppy Watch by Coach (style w771)

- Vera Bradley: Clip Zip ID in any pattern ($5-10), Hanging Organizer in Carnaby ($36)

- Jon Hart Designs: Any Item, Any Color (except orange) with initials MPL

- Polo Ralph Lauren sweaters: sz L

- Sperry Top-Sider "Bluefish" 2-eye: sz 7.5 (Dillards)

- The North Face Denali Thermal Jacket: sz L, color black, turquoise, or brown = http://www.thenorthface.com/ or other sporting goods stores

- Nike Women's Tempo Shorts: sz L, any color other than black or blue = Academy or other sporting goods stores

- Flannel or Cotton PJ Pants: sz L, any pattern/color = Victoria's Secret or Target

- Strands of beads for making necklaces (only large beads, 1/2" diameter or larger)

- DVDs: A Walk to Remember, The Proposal, The Ugly Truth, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice

- Texas A&M T-shirts (long sleeved preferred): sz M

- Cute headbands (preferrably 1" wide or larger)

- Books:

* Leadership

The Greatest Generation, by Tom Brokaw

The Leadership Pill: The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today, by Ken Blanchard

The Ant & The Elephant: Leadership For the Self, by Vince Poscente

Never Eat Alone & Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time, by Keith Ferrazzi

How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life, by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them & People Will Follow You, by John C. Maxwell

On Becoming a Leader, by Warren Bennis

* By Speakers I've Heard

Born To Win, by Lewis Timberlake

97: Random Thoughts About Life, Love, & Relationships, by Justin Lookadoo

* Other

The Last Song

The Lucky One

At First Sight

The Believer

- all by Nicholas Sparks

Keeping Faith

Second Glance

Picture Perfect

Perfect Match

- all by Jodi Picoult

Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen
- Gift Cards

• Victoria's Secret
• Buckle
• Sephora
• Dillards
• Lucky
• iTunes
• Delia's
• Target

MATTIE

- Dell Mini 10v Computer, Promise Pink

- Nikon Coolpix touch-screen S60 Camera

- Anything to do with broadway, music, drama

- Old movie or play (preferrably musicals) framed posters

- Nike Women's Tempo Shorts: sz M, any color

- xl evie Coach bag, black

- Coach pave, multi-charm bracelet

- Old Navy:

Women's Multi-striped Tee: sz M, green

Women's Reverse-applique Message Tees: sz M, bougainvillea pink, black jack

Other clothes: "Ask my mom for help."

- Clothes from Target, Hollister, Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand Store, Aeropostle, American Eagle, Victoria's Secret

- Shoes: sz 8

- Sperry's Shoes: sz 8

- TOMS Shoes: sz 8

- PJ's: sz M

- CD: "Journey" preferrably with "Don't Stop Believing" on it

- Broadway musical soundtracks other than: Wicked, Mamma Mia, Guys and Dolls, Suessical

- Tickets to Broadway Across America productions

- Books:

Returnable Girl, by Pamela Lowell

Once Was Lost, by Sara Zarr

Take Me There, by Susanne Colasanti

When it Happens, by Susanne Colasanti

Waiting for You, by Susanne Colasanti

If I Stay, by Gayle Forman

- small hair bows

- antique mirrors (for room)

- pink room decorations: "I want my room to be vintage/movies, music, plays, etc."

- Theatre seats

- Anything with Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn (movies, posters, etc)

- "I'd rather have the above items, but if all else fails, Gift Cards to:"

• Old Navy
• Aeropostle
• Target
• Hollister
• Juicy Couture
• The Lucky Brand Store
• Polo Store
• American Eagle
• Barnes & Noble
• Starbucks
• Victoria's Secret
• iTunes

Mrs. Louise Lindsey

LOUISE

- Photo Album for Lauren and Jack's pictures

- Photo Album for Isaac and Caleb's pictures

(insert) - Photo Album for Lindsey and Abby's pictures - HA HA

- Daily Guideposts 2010, regular print (envelope and order sheet with Lindsey - Secret Santa please see me if you need business reply mail and order form)

- "Any clothing that will fit"

- Picture Frame (8 x 10) for Lastovica family picture

- Blender ("doesn't have to be the highest priced one")

- CD: Susan Boyle

The Kim Brittains

KIM

- Gift Cards

• Bass Pro Shops
• Lowes
• Home Depot
• Barnes and Noble
• Amazon.com

- Levi's 560 Jeans: sz 34x32

- Large (12" - 14") flat-bottom stir fry pan

JANE

- Gift Cards

• Barnes and Noble
• Amazon.com
• iTunes

- Pioneer Photo Albums: www.archvalusa.com, STC-504 4x6 504-Pocket 3-ring binder; any color/style; dimensions: 8 1/2" x 13 3/8" (3 4x6 pictures per page)

ALLEN

- Gift Cards

• Barnes and Noble
• Academy
• Best Buy
• iTunes

JOE

- Gift Cards

• Best Buy
• Express
• Barnes and Noble
• iTunes

The Chinns

TED

- Gift Cards

• Run On!


• Richardson Bike Mart


• Kiefer Swim Shop


• Starbucks

- White Dress Shirt: sz 17 1/2 x 34

- DVDs: Star Wars

RUTH

- Siver Pandora Beads for bracelet

- Cookie Sheets

- Gift Cards

• Target


• Macys


• Dillards


• Borders


• Bath & Body Works


• Sonic

- Cupcake Stand

- 2/12 - 3qt Covered Saucepan

- Cute Christmas Serving Dishes

ELAINE

- DVD: "Up"

- Flannel or fleece Lounge Pants: sz S

- Aeropostale Jeans: sz 1 (bootcut or flare) OR

- Old Navy Diva Jeans: sz 0 (bootcut or flare)

- Gift Cards

• Borders


• Sonic


• Target


• Aeropostale


• Bath & Body Works

- Dove Milk Chocolate

- Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffles

- Games or Gift Cards for http://www.mindware.com/

KATHERINE

- Gift Cards

• Build A Bear


• Target


• The Children's Place


• Justice

-"Cute Clothes:" sz 7

- Art supplies

- Old Navy Boot Cut Jeans: sz 7

- Velour or Fleece Jogging Suit (such as at Target)

- CD: Soundtrack from Mama Mia

- Drums

- Uno Spin

- Liv "Katie" doll

- Littlest Pet Shop

- Barbie Peek A Boo petites

- Chapter Books such as Cam Jansen, A-Z Mysteries, or non-fiction animal books

* Katherine's favorite colors are scarlet, pink, pink and brown, and leopard print. She still likes the skirt and leggings look.

HANNAH

- Marshmallow Gun

- Gift Cards

• Build A Bear


• Target


• The Children's Place


• Justice

- Fur Real Friends Newborn Puppy

- Art Supplies

- Old Navy boot cut jeans: sz 7

- Velour or Fleece Jogging Suit (such as at Target)

- Guitar (she wants a bass guitar!)

- Pictureka

- Littles Pet Shop

- Barbie Peek a Boo petites

- Chapter Books such as Cam Jansen, A-Z Mysteries, Puppy Place series, non-fiction animal books

* Hannah's favorite colors are shades of blue, turquoise, and orange. She likes the skirt and leggings look, too.

Mrs. Patricia Brown

PATSY

- Bird Feed (not the cylinder, tube type)
- Rain Gauge
- Driveway reflectors
- Blazer: black, red, or beige, sz XL
- Black or Brown Belt
- Drive Way paved
- Barn Roofed
- Chimney repaired
- "Volunteer" handyman to do chores around the house (inside and out)

The Joe Ed Brittains

JOE ED

- 1 lb Hammer, Dead Blow
- 1 lb Hammer, Claw Carpenter
- Cotton Work Shirt: sz 15 1/2 x 32
- Ratchet Strap: 2" x 15'



DIXIE

- Timers (unique)
- CD: Susan Boyle
- Gift Cards

• Walden Books
• Bath & Body Works
• Dillards
• Macys
• Red Lobster
• Cheddars
• Outback Steakhouse

DEADLINE: December 1, 2009

DISCLAIMER: A.) This is an awful photo, but the only recent one I could find that was uploadable to this program, since the Brittain Blog is all about me now (ha!) B.) Blogspot is not very friendly when it comes to formatting, so my posts are inconsistent and often a little off.

DEADLINE: Old Elf Betty sent an e-mail reminder, but please get your Secret Santa lists into me via e-mail or mail (2424 Sawyer Heights St., #341 Houston, TX 77007) no later than December 1, 2009.

Lastly, new posts have been added to the family blog with the family members now in Santa's favor for getting their lists to the Elf in a timely manner (tell Patsy I promise I am going to return her request for "call-in lists"). Please see the latest posts in the event your Secret Santa has already been publicized.

Love to you all and Happy Turkey Day. I will miss those of you who will be at the Lufkin feast but will be thankful for you from afar.

Now, lets get those lists in!

~Elf 2009

The Jay Brittains

JAY

- Large Sports Bag

- Waterproof Hiking Boots (or gift cards towards them - Academy, REI)

- PLAY (book can be ordered at http://www.bluerocktexas.com/)

- Tennis Balls

- Gift Cards:

• Lowe's
• Home Depot
• Sears
• Best Buy
• Academy
• Apple Store
• iTunes
  

DIANA

- Wine Bottle Foil Cutter

- LL Bean Canvas Bag: Medium with zipper top

- Hand Lotion

- Computer Monitor for Laptop

- Gift Cards

• iTunes
• audible.com
• Borders

JORDAN

- Gum Balls (own a gum ball machine)

- AA Batteries

- Snuggie

- Disposable hand warmers

- Gift Cards

• iTunes
• Best Buy

The Jumpers

BOB

- Wrangler Shirt: sz 15 1/2 x 33
- Leather work gloves: sz Med
- Gift Cards:

• Cavender's
• Tractor Supply
• Lowe's

BETTY

- Aromatherapy Essential Oils:

• Lavender
• Vanilla

- Soy, Yankee, Woodwick or Circle E candles

- Cotton, Long-sleeved Shirt w/ pockets: sz Med

- Nuts: raw or roasted/unsalted

- Hope for Each Day, by Billy Graham

- CD: Anthony Burger (pianist)

The Otto J Brittains

OTTO

- Socks

- Long Sleeve Shirt

- Lonesome Dove CDs

ZAIDEE

- Large Flannel Nightgown

- Sweater

The Keith Brittains

KEITH

- Leather work gloves: tan
- Wilson golf umbrella: Walmart


PAT

- Gift Cards:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
  

LAURA

- "The Sartorialist" - www.amazon.com

- Bialetti Moka Espresso Maker - www.crateandbarrel.com

- Gift Cards

• iTunes
• Anthropologie
• JCrew
• Target

The McWilliams

SCOTT

- small coffeemaker
- Gift Cards:

• Home Depot
• Starbucks

KERRI

- The Help, by Kathryn Stockett
- Twenties Girl, by Sophie Kinsella
- The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein
- The Girls from Ames, by Jeffrey Zaslow
- Gift Cards:

• iTunes
• Gap
• Target

OLIVIA

- Clothes: size 3-6 months (or larger for later)
- Toys
- Books
- Baby Einstein DVDs
- Bumbo seat (any color)
- Fisher-Price Space Saver High Chair
- LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table
- Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure Swing
- Jumperoo/Exersaucer
- Gift Cards:

• Target
• Walmart
• Toys/Babies R Us

CAUTION: Loose Contents

Greetings Brittain Clan!

The Secret Santa reminders were mailed out this evening, which means after mail collection tomorrow, you should be receiving your instructions before the weekend (maybe not you Jill and Jeremiah - VT is FAR).

Please open your envelopes with CAUTION, as loose contents is contained in each. If anyone has questions regarding their Santa Scramble solution or what's expected of list return or EcoList replies, please contact me via e-mail: rootlindsey@yahoo.com.

Again, OPEN CAREFULLY and please notify your family members of the sensitive nature of this notice.

Kisses,

ELF 2009

Secret Santa Reminders to be mailed next week!

Hello Family!

I'm sure you are all anxiously awaiting direction and deliverance of the 2009 Brittain Hill Christmas lists; but, first things first.

With the transfer of duties and promotion to Christmas Elf 2009 delayed by the surgery of a Brittain sister, AKA MeeMaw, and the impending birth of Elf 2008's baby - the stringent deadlines of name notification have been extended.

So, please look for a reminder in your mailbox in the coming week advising you of your Secret Santa. I will be using the blog again this year, for you electronically savvy members, but please assure your technologically challenged counterparts, that they will be recieiving direction via snail mail as well.

If you would like to save a tree and Elf 2009's pocketbook (stamps are expensive) and will forego the hard copy of your wish list, please reply to rootlindsey@yahoo.com with acceptance of the EcoList. Additionally, if you prefer list turn-in in the form of e-mail, it will save you time and money as well. These can also be sent to the above referenced e-mail address and will be posted on the blog upon receipt.

I look forward to servicing you as Elf 2009 and know I have BIG shoes to fill.

Happy Halloween,

Lindsey Root AKA Elf 2009