Thanksgiving Day

by Grace Hamilton

I walk in the door of a family members house.

I get greeted with hugs.

I smell the food.

I can tell it is going to be a great Thanksgiving.

When we finally sit down to the feast

I see my family smiling and laughing.

When the feast is over and the dishes are done,

I hear the guys watching

footaball and the others

having conversations or playing games.

Hi Everyone,

Here is the schedule for Christmas. Let me know if accommodations work for you, or if you need anything changed. I hope I got everyone in the family included in this email.
Arrive when you can Friday afternoon the 26th
Christmas Dinner on Saturday evening in Philomath @ 5pm

Breakfast brunch in Philomath on Sunday morning @ 10am
Gift exchange on Sunday around 1pm - Men bring mens gifts and women bring women's gifts $25 each
We didn't make a decision regarding the kids, but I was thinking that age 13 and under will NOT be included in the exchange.

Possible accommodations:Dad's house in Philomath1. Chris and Dave - Little House Room
2. Grandpa - Erma's extra room - if Carla comes we will do some re-arranging (we changed this back because Grandpa will probably bring Daisy)
3. Ger and Beth - black and white room
4. Lindsay & Sean & Elaine & Steve - Big Room
5. Charlie & Chelsea - Jim and Dana's Trailer

Becky and Jason's:
1. Ernie, Luanne, Danny, and TommyJim & Dana's:
2. Extra boys room -Ger and Beth could stay here if Carla comes and we need the extra room in Ptown.
3. Alica, Todd, and Justin - Study
4. Greg and Sara or can crash on floor at Bob's or at Jim and Dana's

FOOD:
Friday Night dinner around 6pm:
Taco Soup - Christina will take care of EVERYTHING

Breakfast Saturday around 9am:
Ernie to make Egg Cassarole- Luanne to bring Friday night.
English Muffins - Great Papa
Fruit options - (See Brunch)
Saturday Dinner @ 5pm:
Ham - Elaine & Steve
Turkey - Bob Jr.
Bran Muffins - Becky & Jason
Spinach - Elaine & Steve
Stuffing - Alicia & Todd
Cranberries - Dana
Mashed Potato's - Great Papa
Salad - Becky & Jason
Veggie Tray - Beth & Ger
Yams - Ernie & Luanne
Corn - Elaine & Steve
Drinks - everyone bring one 2liter drink

Paper products - Bob Jr. (Dana will purchase)
Cups - Luanne

Desserts:
Pumpkin Pie -Dana
Strawberry Pie - Lin & Sean
Blackberry Choc Chip Pie - Ernie
Apple Crisp - Todd & Alicia
Any Dessert - Charlie and Chelsea

Sunday Brunch @ 10am
Leftover Ham
Leftover Bran Muffins
Eggs - Bob Jr. (Dana will buy)
Cantelope (About 4) - Charlie & Chelsea
Grapes - Beth & Ger
Oranges - Beth & Ger
Apples - Lins & Sean
Cinamon Rolls - Becky & Luanne
Bagels - Todd & Alicia
Cream Cheese - Dana

Happy 15th Birthday

Michelle

Congratulations.....

Charlie & Chelsae
November 15, 2008

Happy Birthday

STEVE

Happy 5th Anniversary

Todd & Alicia

Happy Birthday

Dennis Davis

Happy 13th Birthday

GABBY

Happy Birthday

Bob Sr.

Happy Birthday

Ernie

Christmas Plans

Hi everyone,

Seems like the weekend of the 27th is the best bet..sorta....Dana and I were chatting the other day regarding all this planning and we have one more option....maybe we could opt to do Christmas at Bob Jr's.

Ernie has a wedding on Saturday so we could plan for our Christmas feast/celebration either on Friday evening (pending people can get Friday off) or maybe Saturday evening (depending upon where and when Ernie's wedding is), or Sunday evening?

Jim and Dana have offered to have the festivities at their new house. We wouldn't need to get any hotel rooms, but we would all need to stay at various locations.

Possible accommodations:

Bob Jr's:

1. Chris and Dave

2. Grandpa

3. Ger and Beth

Becky and Jason's:

1. Ernie, Luanne, Danny, and Tommy

Jim & Dana's:

1. Elaine, Steve, and Charlie

2. Lindsay & Sean

3. Alica, Todd, and Justin

4. Greg and Sara

We would also have Jim & Dana's trailer as well...

From Alicia: on our note, I think that Saturday or Sunday afternoon/Evening would work best for us. I am not sure if Todd will have the 26th off for us to travel, as they close the body shop for the whole next week - so we will have more flexible time on Monday vs. Friday. Not sure about Lins and Sean as they are the next big travelers.....Anybody have thoughts on this?

Alicia

Happy Anniversary

Sean & Lindsay

Thanksgiving will be in Grants Pass on November 29, 2008.
Can't wait to see everyone again.

Happy Birthday Charlie

This here is the "Redneck Campfire Grill"

Happy Birthday

Sarah

Happy Birthday

Amanda

(Dave & Christina's daughter, she turned 22)

Happy Birthday

Kate (OMA)

Looking Forward to the Holiday Season

Hi everyone,

Just trying to get a perspective on everyone's plans for the holidays....as our Hamilton family continues to grow, it becomes more difficult for the holiday season. I believe that everyone is scheduled our traditional Thanksgiving (Saturday after Turkey day, so this year it will fall on Nov 29th).

In planning for this, I have booked our family 4 hotel rooms..with the hopes of canceling them and finding room somewhere.....I looked into renting RV's for the weekend and it isn't that much less expensive than a hotel, and then you have to move them, etc....but, there is the positive side of not having to miss out on the family action in the morning and later int he evening...Does everyone want to do Thanksgiving at Grandpa's?

We hope to get Dad's other side rented out soon, so there isn't as much room as there used to be in Corvallis.

How about Christmas? And what days does everyone have off for Christmas? I assume we should choose either from Dec. 27th or the 3rd of Jan.

Hopefully you will all respond and we can get the ball rolling....

Alicia

Update on Labor Day

It looks like we are all going to be scattered again for this holiday. Hope everyone has a nice Labor Day.

Bob Sr.- unknown

Bob Jr.- helping Jim move into his new house

Gerald- Unknown

Ernie- going hunting in Central Oregon

Elaine- Mining Claim

Happy Birthday

BECKY

Happy 2nd Anniversary

Jason & Becky

2nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Traditional Anniversary Gift: Cotton

Modern Anniversary Gift: Cotton/China

Labor Day

Okay we all need to decide what to do...

Some of the suggestions are:

1. Go to Grandpa Bob's and do day trips

2. Go to Howard Praire

3. Go to Eastern Oregon, hunting

Leave me a comment and let me know what you would like to do.

Planning Ahead....

4th of July, 2009

Cape Perpetua

We have this Group site reserved for July 2 - 6

We have not been to the beach in a very long time, this should be a fun time.

Cape Perpetua Trail

Preview: From a sweet cove beach with blowholes and tide pools at either end to the steep, forested headland towering above, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area offers plenty of options to hikers of all ages and energy levels. These three are good starting points with children; check at the interpretive center here for information on longer hikes into the forest.

www.trails.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY

Change to our 4th of July plans

Carla will not be joining us, she has not been feeling well.

Gerald and Beth will not be doing dinner on Thursday. Elaine and Christina will be making something easy.

Happy Birthday Luanne

Happy Birthday Daniel

Even if you are across the country, we didn't forget your big day.

4th of July Activities

I have had some ask if we had scheduled activities. We do not but Grandpa has asked that Friday be a day that we spend with him and Carla. They will not be there on Saturday so he would like to hike and do some fun things that day.

And hello from SKorea!

What a great place indeed! The food is absolutely wonderful, the weather fine. The people are very helpful to us very American tourists. Thank goodness we have Sara to communicate as all the good Korean food is IN Korean. This is a huge city with 10.9 million people, so much color; more later. We're having a blast.
Love,
Beth

4th of July

What are you doing?

July 3, 2008, Thursday
Dinner: Gerald & Beth


July 4, 2008 Friday
Breakfast: Bob Jr. & Kids
Lunch: BYO
Dinner: Ernie & Luanne, Swiss Steak


July 5, 2008 Saturday
Breakfast: Bob Jr. & Kids
Lunch: BYO
Dinner: Steve & Elaine, Terriaki Chicken


July 6, 2008 Sunday
Breakfast: Bob Jr. & Kids

Becky & Lindsay are going to do the snacky foods. We decided that this year lets go HEALTHY. Fruits & vegi, chips & salsa, stuff like that.

Number of People per night:
Thursday-23
Friday-31
Saturday-28
Sunday-28

In Loving Memory...

Paula Hamilton

February 4, 1947 - May 31, 2008

You gladden our hearts and you will be missed oh so much.

Happy 2nd Birthday

CARSTEN

Happy Birthday

GREG

Happy Birthday

Dana

Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who perished while in military service to their country. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include casualties of any war or military action.

Happy 4th Birthday

REESE

Happy Anniversary

Todd & Alicia

5th Anniversary is Wood and clocks.

Wood, representing strength and a solidified relationship, and silverware, representing connectedness, are the traditional and modern gifts associated with your fifth wedding anniversary.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY...

Steve & Elaine

Happy Birthday...

THOMAS.

What are you doing..

Memorial Day Weekend?

We need to decide if we, the family, want to get together or not. I need suggestions and soon so we can make all the plans.



Don't forget this year is the 50th Anniversary of the Boatnik in GP.

http://www.boatnik.com/

Happy 9th Birthday...

GRACE ANN

Hello...

What a wonderful weekend we had.
All that sunshine.

Makes us look forward to summer.

Love to all.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....

TODD.

(taken from Charm City Cakes)

Happy Anniversary...

David & Christina

No one can know what the outcome

Of spending years together will be.

Being happy together is a gift,

And enduring love is the key.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

GERALD!

Ernest & Luanne....

Anniversary Toast
Here's a toast to the two of you

As you celebrate together;

Your love continues, warm and bright;

May it shine throughout the years;

You’re an example for the rest of us,

So here’s to you:

Three cheers!

Happy Birthday to

BETH

(cake from Charm City Cakes)

Happy 41st Birthday....

DAVE.

(actual cake from Charm City Cakes)

Today is St. Paddys,

I hope you all are blessed.

May all your troubles be cured

so you don't feel so depressed.

May your journeys be smooth

while on your next quest.

May the good Lord grant ya

everything that you request.