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Christmas is right around the corner and here's a few reminders!

NAMES WERE DRAWN AND YOU HAVE A LITTLE MORE THAN 20 DAYS TO . . . 

• MAKE A PINECONE CRAFT GIFT

Make a crafty Christmas gift using pinecones.  You can tear apart the pinecones, use more than one pinecone, or part of the pinecone . . . just be creative!  

                                                                Here’s some ideas!

KEEP SCROLLING DOWN . . . AND

• BUY YOUR SECRET SANTA GIFT

• MAKE A MARSHMALLOW SHOOTER

For those participating, create your marshmallow shooter, otherwise you’ll need to find your old marshmallow shooters from the previous Christmas.  Prizes awarded for the gun shooting the farthest, and accuracy in hitting a target.

RULES: 

• no store bought marshmallow shooters

• shooters must be made to shoot miniature marshmallows

• shooters made from PVC tubes

                                                         THESE ARE ONLY EXAMPLES!

•  IRON CHEF FOOD CHALLENGE

Think and create your Iron Chef food challenge. 

Categories were selected by you for appetizers, side dish, main dish, and dessert

Remember judging and prizes will be based on:

v PRESENTATION

v CREATIVITY

v TASTE

GOOD LUCK

IN BECOMING THE NEXT IRON CHEF FOOD CHALLENGE

WINNER OF CHRISTMAS 2011

AND FINALLY DON'T FORGET YOUR . . .

• WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE

To be purchased $10.00 - $15.00 maximum at Walmart, Target, etc.

No GW shopping!  Darn!

IT'S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER!

COMMENT SECTION IS UP AND RUNNING! Feel free to post a comment below any posting
TIME and PLACE for Thanksgiving:

Thanksgiving dinner at the Doi’s – please come around 4pm, dinner will be served at 5pm.  You are welcome to come earlier too!  Check out the menu (below) and if you would like add to the menu, then please contact Auntie Pat.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT GIFT EXCHANGE:

Cousins and guests of cousins (optional for guests) will have an opportunity to complete a list of their favorites things for the CRAFT exchange.  The craft item and details will be announced on Thanksgiving Day.  If you are unable to gather with us on Thanksgiving Day and would like to participate in the CRAFT exchange, then please let your parent know so we can include you (guest) too! We will exchange names once everyone arrives that can be there on Thanksgiving Day.

CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE BETWEEN COUSINS:

Cousins and guests of cousins (optional for guests) will be exchanging names on Thanksgiving Day.  Details of gift limit will be explained, you can fill out a Wish List and again if you are unable to attend Thanksgiving Day but don’t want to miss out on the Christmas gift exchange, then please tell your parent to include you in the exchange!

COOK OFF – IRON CHEF CHALLENGE ON CHRISTMAS DAY:

Since the family holds such wonderful chefs, we are challenging you to a cook off on Christmas day.  Rules will be explained on Thanksgiving Day and posted on the blog.  Monetary prizes will be awarded!  You can enter as an individual or couple, open to cousins and guests only . . . no aunties or uncles!  Selecting your challenge will be one random drawing consisting the categories of appetizers, side dish, or dessert.  Cook off challenger(s) must be present to participate.  Judges to award prizes.

WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE WITH EVERYONE:

Details of the White Elephant gift exchange will basically be the same as last year and we’ll discuss it a little more.

If you bring a white elephant gift, then you are eligible to receive a white elephant gift! Also, if a child participates, then please bring a suitable gift for a child. 

This white elephant notice will go out to the Hikida family and Flavio (and his younger brother too) if they decide to come.

SEE YOU ON THANKSGIVING DAY!

Thanksgiving Day at the Doi’s What’s on the menu . . . Appetizers and rolls Tossed green salad with choice of dressing Your choice of: Oven roasted turkey and gravy Smoked turkey Golden mashed potatoes Sweet candied yams Cornbread stuffing Fresh cranberry dishes A selection of fresh green vegetables An array of fresh raw vegetables and dip In season fresh cut fruits Deviled eggs Pumpkin pie Cherry chocolate cake Assorted beverages included with meal Please contact Auntie Pat if you would like to add to the menu

In memory of Grandma Ikeda

It's been ten years since Grandma Ikeda has passed away
and here's some pictures of her life - enjoy!

Late 1930's

Grandma with Uncle Mel 1950's

Grandma with Auntie May

Grandma with Auntie Pat

San Francisco early 1960's - Grandma holding Auntie Lulu

late 1960s

At the nursery in the early 1970's

late 1980's

Grandma with her grandkids 1990's

Sisters - late 1990's

WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

Happy Halloween!

    Derek's costume   .  . . . . . more costumes to come!

Hot Dog Lucky

Hot Dog Spud

Doug after surgery . . . for real . . . no costume

School girl . . . of course!

See . . . this is what happens when Auntie doesn't get your new Halloween pics . . .
gotta use the old ones!
Halloween 10/29/1988

Spenser

Fairy Friends @ LHHS

Janelle and Kailee

Ladybug Kailee

Batman, Bumblebee, and Friends