Dan Macy & Data Speak

Daniel Cullen here and I am speaking using my inside voice. I once again am asking for movie films from Criterion. Specifically interested in their 4k collection.

I an back into climbing and currently out of chalk. I always just buy the cheap stuff but some fun brands are Unicorn Dust, and Magdust.

I almost never buy myself clothes and especially not gym clothes so always in need of, socks, gym underwear (i dont know what its called like compression or tight spandex stuff help me).

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Hi dear Najarian fam! My apologies for the delay in posting this. All I want this holiday season is for you all to be safe, happy, and loved! 

But I know I will get a big BOO from all of you on that, so if you REALLY want to get anything for me...I always appreciate locally made stuff, like soaps, snacks, chocolates, or whatever you think is cool. 

Thank you again for including me in this very fun Najarian tradition! Love you all! xoxo

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I AM DATA I REQUIRE ALL ATTENTION AT THIS POINT AND ALWAYS. 

I LIKE CHICKEN 🐔

I LIKE BALLS 🔴

 The First Born

Merry Christmas Everyone!!! I am so excited to see the fam!!

Thank you so much Daniel for the Laptop I am writing this on!!!

I am currently reading Slaughter House Five, its a great read and I would recommend it. Leo is now a year old and he has been a great dog. you don't have to get me anything, but if the mood strikes, here are some things that I am interested in.

-The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat (Book)

-New Pants! I would love to go shopping in Chicago with you guys

-"Five Nights at Freddy's" for Nintendo Switch

-Mini reading lights for my books so I can read in bed

-Laptop Case 12x9 

Love you all!

-Andrew

Sam aka what you've all been waiting for!

 

Hello Family I am so excited to see everyone and shower and be showered with love and gifts and affection.  The thing I want most is to do fun stuff with you all while I am in town and escape my parents' grasp for a few days.  ;-)

Trips to any local attractions, may they be museums, restaurants, play grounds, ice cream shops, candy shops, rock shops or the like would be killer.  I pormise I'll be good.  

Otherwise I really like "Cute things and cool things" and am very good at coloring and love to color.  Maybe some cool coloring books and markers because crayons are for babies.  I am also very good at music and making beats on the keyboard so maybe stuff to go with that like a microphone and new headphones.  

This DJ Mixer is pretty cool too.  

I have gotten into Pokemon, so anything Pokemon, clothes, toys, cards.  (He is a size 4T or 5T in clothes.)

Yummy things are so yummy! Like Universal Yums

Blind box cuties are a fav of mine too, like Magic Mixies and Minibrands 

See you soon for some candy canes and hot cocoa!! -Sammy   

Mama Jenny and Leo boy

Merry Xmas and ho, ho, ho.  I can't wait to see you all soon! How many Lorettas can we eat while we are there?   

A few things on my list this year are cozy things and fun things.

A gift card to Grimey's Record Store or at Holiday Salon and Bathhouse 

 This set of Chirp Wheel XR 3-pac for my sore back. 

Some nice cozy compression socks sz medium, could be smartwool or other similar style.

Nice cozy Smartwool base layer pants sz Med, black if pos

Yummy chocolate, gin (I like juniper, citrus, floral), deep dish pizza, Thank you so much Santas!

Leo, chiming in, Ruff Ruff--------------ruff-i like stuffed animals with no stuffing- ruff- and can chew through even kong things-ruff- I love chewey things- ruff- miss you all, but i'll be with my doggy pals, merry ruffmas!

In the streets they call me "Colin Christmas"

 Hello it's me! If you have trouble remembering what I look like, I am the THIRD picture in James's post. All I ever want for christmas is family time, good food, great laughs and ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: 

VOICE OF AN ANGEL 

I'll be yelling a lot come January (both on stage and at James), so I'll eventually grab a vocal steamer so everyone can hear by perfect pitch. 

EAST COAST-ER

The east coast girls just moved into a brand spanking new apartment. Anything that would fill the home is welcome, but especially coasters! Water rings 1 Colin 0. 

COZZZZZZYYY

Lately I've been thinking "maybe I'm a house slipper person". Also, that was one of Margaret's ideas and I want to be just like her. Also, similar to Annie, I LOVE Chocolate!!

I can't wait to see everyone! Merry Christmas!🎅🎅

The Adam & Sanders 2023 Blog Experience

Hello, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, and welcome to....

The Adam & Sanders 2023 Blog Post!

Many of you may be aware our house is at 727...

But what you may not know is that Maggie, Sanders, and I have a second home at Home Depot.

If you catch my drift...

Otherwise, you may find us walking around Glenview looking for beans to refill our snazzy new Moccamaster. If you catch my other drift...

Mmmm...smells like coffee.

Sanders would also like to inform you that his new yard has a startling lack of fun little balls and frisbees to run after. He's honestly repulsed by his parents' lack of concern in the matter.

Honorable mention: I took a woodworking class. I know, shocker, you thought I was afraid of splinters. Well, turns out you're right, I am. But woodworking is enough fun to overcome them for small periods of time. A gift card is a good way for me to earn my Red Flannel Shirt (the equivalent of a blackbelt).  

Thank you for your time. We look forward to celebrating the holiday with you!

We will be pulling up the old RV in front of Maggies house on the 23rd. Dont get too attached to it, because we will be leaving in a month. 

Christmas is a time where we should be thinking of others, I am the others that you should be thinking about. I have my list of demands and expect nothing less than perfection. 

I am very much so obsessed with the espresso machine and grinder that all of you lovely people bought me over the years. I use it everyday for multiple drinks. 

-Whole Beans

-coffee scale (cheap amazon)

-Cordato glasses

I got the kids (and Jenny and I) a 3D printer, and we love making fun stuff! 

This filament looks super fun! 

Tricolor PLA

I also like drinking! Stuff to make a Manhattan 

-Bitters

-Vermouth

-Whisky/Rye

-Luxardo Cherries

Lands End Black Pocket Tees

Classic Mom Polo socks

HAPPY GIRLS LAURA + WILLOW + MISO

WILLOW - 👼🎄

Where to begin?! I am learning and changing so much every day it's hard to keep up. I can count to 20, I love singing (esp baaa baa black sheep and Christmas songs), I'm talking a LOT, v into Santa, getting better at puzzles (easy ones with animals), my favorite color is purple, I love "cockies" (cookies) and "cannyanes" (candy canes) and pretty much all food. I'm growing fast but am wearing mostly 18-24mo and 2T, with size 5-6 shoe (my grandma spoils me with lots of clothes so I don't really need anything, but I could use warm hats and gloves!). More than anything I love hugs!! Maaaayyyismas (Merry Christmas!) 

LAURA - 🤶

Ok this is actually the first time I have thought about something I want for myself (read: poooooor laurrraaaa NEVER thinks about herself!)...my mind is blank. Socks? Candles? I do love these things and I always need them. I will never be sad about gift cards from Framebridge, Everlane, Millen Hardware, Windy City Garden Center. Also we all know a gift for Willow is a gift for me! Love you all!!

MISO - 🐶

I am a dog and I love you. Mom says I'm fat so no treats this year (ha!) but I would like toys that I don't have to share with my sister. And treats.

Lil Teeny Tiny Jamesy Brooklyn Christmas Elf

Rather than a list of items which I am coveting, I thought this year I'd provide some categories of interest to get your gift-giving juices flowing 

COOKING/GRILLING/SOURDOUGH - we're fortunate enough to have a new grill and sizable backyard, and are actualizing our dreams of becoming "dinner party gays". Laura has set the tone with our gorgeous blates (bowl plates). If we're being technical, I don't have a bread
knife 

BOOKS/RECORDS - i built us a library/listening station (pictured left), and it's always looking for new friends to add to the collection 

APARTMENT - we've got a lot of white wall space still. we looking for color pops, eclectic art, antique-vintagey-estate sale kind of things. Not the most practical gift, but we do need lamps. Lots of lamps. 

GARDENING - we've got gardening pros in the family, and Colin and I have a lot to learn 

BROADWAY - Barbra Streisand and Stephen Sondheim are my real parents 

FILM - both in terms of cinema and film cameras 

Margaret

We bought a house so...

Slippers!!! Indoor for the basement and outdoor for taking the trash and the dog out. Like these:

Cleaning!!! Your hacks + supplies. Like these:

Coffee!!! I can never have enough decaf.

Interior Design!!! Books, magazines, etc. Our house was built in 1938, so anything from that time would be fun.

Love to all of my favorite people <3

Momma Naj

Mom would like:

Books:

Resurrection Walk by

Michael Connelly

Watchmakers Hand by

Jeffrey Deaver

Recipes:

3 of your favorite recipes

Cookies:

1 batch of chocolate chip cookies

Lotions:

sea salt hand cream by Swedish Dream

Fine, I used AI to make this post...

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Najarian Christmas

As the snowflakes gently fall outside and the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread fills the air, the spirit of Christmas is once again weaving its magic through the Najarian household. This year, we're thrilled to welcome even more furry and human additions to our ever-expanding family circle, each bringing with them a unique blend of joy and laughter.

As I reflect on the past year, my heart overflows with gratitude. We've been blessed with good health, the unwavering support of our family and friends, and countless moments of togetherness that will forever be etched in our memories. And now, as we approach the most wonderful time of the year, it's time to express our appreciation for one another in the most Najarian way we know how – through the joyous act of gift-giving.

This year's Najarian Family Christmas Blog promises to be a festive extravaganza, filled with heartwarming stories, delectable recipes, and DIY projects that will make your holiday season sparkle. From decorating your home with handmade ornaments to crafting personalized gifts for your loved ones, we're excited to see what you come up with.

So, grab your mugs of hot cocoa, snuggle up by the fireplace, and join us as we embark on another year of Najarian Christmas magic. We can't wait to share the joy of the season with you!

xoxo,

The Najarian Christmas Angel (brought to you by Google Bard)