Takin' care of business

To our many faithful readers - please excuse us, as we use this post to take care of some unfinished business.

First, Halloween costumes.
OK, here is the official costume ruling:

• Hayseses dress as Warmaths
• Warmaths dress as Fords
• Fords dress as Hays

So bring your best overstated outfits and props for the Sibling Party this Saturday night at the Home of the Eldests. Remember to wear your thick skin and don't be too scary - we're handing out candy to kids, after all. The rest of you - stay tuned for the funniest picture of the 6 of us that you've seen in awhile. (This will definitely be one for your desk at work, Daddy.)

Secondly, Christmas gifts.
The wives have decided that gifts for the 6 siblings and 2 parents should fall in 1 of 2 categories. I will provide examples of each-

• homemade gifts - Michelle could give baked goods; Chandra - sewn goods; Amy - cuddling handbook; Rob - mixed CD; Thomas - Hebrew flashcards; Walt - a YouTube movie called "Hunting for Dummies"
  
• gifts under $10 - not to give too many hints, but the Hayseses have found books, CDs, and small clothing accent pieces online for under $10. (You have to use your best sneaky online sales knowledge, or married someone that has this!)

Thirdly, Holiday calendar.
Please see the super duper secret forum.

That's all I've got. Please let me know if I'm forgetting something. Glad we're all organized now. :)