New Tradition

First, I need to state that this is not Stephen. He is allowing me to use his log-in under duress.
Now that the disclaimers are out of the way let me start controversy. I am proprosing a New Baily Family Tradition where upon highschool graduation family members names are put into a drawing for family Christmas gifts. This would mean that Jordan is in and we need to devise a way to draw names while far apart and do it quickly so I can finish Christmas shopping and Stephen can close his budget for the year. I know this is a big step but, I think it will be a good one for many reasons: #1 I believe all of J.C. Bailey's grandchildren will graduate highschool in the normal time period, further graduations and major life changes are due to irrigularities #2 If we set a limit of $50 or so I might actually be able to get Jordan something she would like if I draw her name. #3 If we draw names earlier next year it increases the possibilities for buttering-up the giver by the receiver ....Em is now crying out her support from her crib I will add her reasons in support of this new tradition after a diaper change.
Bailey family here is your topic discuss amongst yourselves...

 

Jordan Did Have A Birthday - Oct.23, 2006

Papa was in the Philippines on Jordan's 19th birthday. I thought her mother would blog a greeting to the world about this important event. If she didn't surely Rose would remember to post a photo with some greetings. If these two failed, Caitlin, who is computer literate, would notice there was a vacancy on the blog that would cause her to write memories and admit to the challenges of being the only child at home. Aunt Lee Ann is one who never misses a birthday and would surely cover for the flaws of those mentioned. But all of them had excuses. Papa asked Laurie about this and she pled not guilty, an expression learned from her husband, of all charges. Not guilty because of her busy schedule running a high school and being a consultant to a middle school as well as a grade school. Rose pled innocent of this misdomeanor because of ignorance and computer illiteracy. Caitlin's excuses where so numerous that I can't list them all. So here is Papa, a month late, recognizing the birth of the eldest grandchild.
JB all of us are so proud of you that you are on our minds and in our thoughts daily and it doesn't take a birthday to stimulate our best wishes for you.

Love, Papa