So what did you get for Christmas?

I was really lucky with gifts this year

My Mum, Stepdad, Dad, Nana and Grandad gave me money. Which is a huge help at this time of year.

From my Dad - I also got a jenga set, a year planner/diary type thing, a top up card for my cellphone and lots of scratchies (instant wins)
My boyfriend's Mum - a gift voucher for a lovely clothes shop
My aunty and uncle - a beautiful necklace
My boyfriend some lovely new clothes

and I bought myself a brand new digital camera...I mean the cats did

From DH I got:

Brown suede boots
lounge pants with kitties on them
Shrek 2 DVD
a Borders gift card
a $10 gift card for Frontierville dollars (a FB game )
a Christmas "teddy" (AKA lingerie...more of a present for him I think!)

From MIL:

a very pretty and WARM robe!
fuzzy bootie slippers
TSO CD
JCPenny gift card (which will come in handy since one of the dogs shredded our bedsheets while we were at her house for dinner

From a co-worker:

A book (can't remember the name and I left it at work to read in between calls. Another co-worker said it was very good though)
a cat calendar.

With all this plus my awesome SS gifts, I am definitely spoiled this year!

Hubby:
A $25 gift card for barnes & noble for my nook
A diamond cat necklace from Kay's
Dewey: The Library Cat book
Marlin goose gun (tomorrow)
Chrome-platform pole shoes (tomorrow)
Andes mints (tomorrow)

"My Kitties":
365 Day Cat-a-day calendar
All black cats mini calendar
To-do note pad with cats on the side

Parents:
Cards
Knick knacks from the Dollar Store like packets of tissues, breath drops, dried fruit, a car towel, etc (cant remember it all off the top of my head)
A coat
A diamond cat necklace
Large kitten calendar for each of us

Friend I work out with:
A pink stun gun
Pink PJs with white kitties on them
Chocolate and cookies

Gifts from my SS, of course! (Posted in gift thread)

Mother Nature:
SNOW!!

When we go back to SC tomorrow we'll have Xmas with the in-laws.

Edit: Forgot to add what my friend got me a few days before Xmas

Let me see.....

A set of Fiesta in Paprika (as soon as a new color comes out, DH always gets it for me)
Fiesta pitcher in Paprika
King Arthur Flour cookbook (a reprint of their first cookbook)
Alton Brown's Good Eats: the Middle Years
Temp-tations chicken roaster in cranberry (it's just gorgeous!)
Toscano - Catgoyle on the Loose gargoyle wall climber
Toscano - Double Trouble two-headed dragon wall climber
iTunes Gift Certificate for my iPod
Stephen King's Full Dark No Stars (Mollipop gave that to me )
large bag of M & Ms with peanuts

DH actually got me two Catgoyle figurines and two Double Trouble figurines by mistake. But he never bothered to send the extra ones back because he knew how much I liked them. I may take one of each to work for the walls in my cube. I don't think we're going to hang them outside on the house....I like them and I found neat places for them in the house. So we'll see. My BIL is a big gargoyle fan, too, and he'd like to have the extra Catgoyle gargoyle figurine.

I'm a bit emotional as I wasn't expecting much this Christmas, so please bear with me...

As I posted in the SS gift thread, I had a very generous SS who was thoughtful, gracious, and for whom I am very grateful to and for. I won't write down everything that she sent me again, but you're welcome to go back to that thread to see just what I mean when I say that Nikki was wonderful.

I had an early Christmas with some of my family last week and received two lovely purses, a pair of soft pj's, a soft robe, a fluffy robe, fluffy slippers, some kitty and dog toys, and lots of chocolate and treats.

From my family, today, I got a Nook e-reader (which I was very surprised to have received -- I had wanted one and even asked for one for Christmas, but knew it was too expensive and frivolous. However, my brother (and, apparently, my mother) chipped in and got me the Nook (not the color one, I LOVE the graphite one), a lovely chocolate brown leather cover, and a gift card which allowed me to download two books. I also received an alarm clock/radio that plays nature sounds, 5 pairs of soft, cushy socks, 2 pairs of holiday socks, a pair of pajamas, a journal and pen set, and a wallet (that goes with one of the aforementioned purses).

When I got home from my mother's house, my roommate had my gifts ready. She bought me a wallet (that goes with the other purse I received from my father, a new huggable pillow (my old one is, well, rather flat these days ), money towards e-books or Nook accessories, and two beautiful handmade ornaments (she is an artist).

I also received a $5.00 gift card to Starbucks, gloves, lip balm, a kitty coin purse, and homemade treats from my SS at work.

And...perhaps the biggest surprise came from an individual with whom I had a falling out with about two years ago. They are still very close to my roommate, but have shunned me for two years. However, today I received a peace offering of sorts and, while it still feels awkward, I am very grateful. They gave me a beautiful silver charm bracelet with hearts (hearts are my thing as they remind me of my late grandmother), Bath & Body Works lotion and foaming soap, a beaded bracelet, an ornament with the word "believe" written on it, some yummy smelling, hypoallergenic soaps, and some tea and food-stuffs.

I was very, very lucky this year. I'm not sure where everything came from or how it came to be, but I feel very blessed. And, I feel equally as blessed to have been able to be there for others in need and to give those I care about loving, thoughtful gifts. It was a good Christmas. Words can't even describe...

Next up is my birthday in 4 days . I told EVERYONE that I don't expect anything, but I have a feeling they're not going to listen. I already know my mother is going to get me a gift card for my Nook and I suspect I'll get some other trinkets and accessories then as well.

I always say that Christmas is full of magic. Well, the fact that my family and I were able to come together for a weekend without walking away pained is a miracle. I don't expect it to last forever, but I am certainly going to cherish this weekend and hold it close to my heart. And, who knows -- with all of that magic going around, maybe there's a bit more left for all of us...

i was spoiled this year

I got from Blaine
A Pandora charm bracelet
Nail varnish sets
He adopted me a tiger
A cat pen cat umbrella cat mirror

Mil got me
A watch and some body sprays

My brother and his girlfriend
A links of london charm bracelet

My other brother
A I love my cat bracelet
Shower gel

My parents
Books
Slippers
Tights
Two bags
Chocolate
A bottle of wine
A bottle of gin
Blue spotty pj's

From my husband: True Blood comics and perfume. We didn't get each other much because our puppy was our gift to each other. By the time we bought her a crate, toys, food and vet bills she ends up being an expensive gift.

From my mom and sister: a sweater, candle warmer, perfume, scarf, pajamas, socks, candy, slow cooker, a book and a bunch of little things

From my boss: 2 bottles of wine and $40

From the guy who runs my work on weekends (he is like a weekend manager): $13 for Wendys. It was very nice of him to do, even though he put really weird amounts of money on everyones gift cards.

From my Grandma: $40

From my In Laws: pajamas, socks, a digital photo keychain, 2 nights out at the movies (2 movie passes, 2 drinks and a popcorn), $50 for a restaurant and $250 for Wal Mart. We did not expect anything like that. The gift cards were a gift for both of us, and he also got pajamas, socks and a keychain.

From my husbands Grandma: $100

From my husbands aunt/uncle: a food storage set that is supposed to keep food good longer.

We have my family Christmas today so there will be something from whoever drew our name.

Well, I just posted in the SS Gift Thread about all of the sweet and thoughtful things that my lovely SS, Chris, sent to me

In addition to my SS presents, I also recieved:

Jack
A silver bracelet (with two intertwined hearts) the links and 1 heart are polished, the others are a satin finish

stocking stuffers: lots and lots of lovely LUSH products in my favorite scents (Snow Fairy and Snowcake!), and some yummy chocolates!

Jack's family
2 adorable Christmas themed porcelin brownie tins and 1 Christmas serving platter (his momma knows I love to cook!)

A cute snowman plush wrapped around a blue blanket - from Jack's Aunt Pam

A Target giftcard - Jack's grandparents

My Dad and another lovely friend
Some $$ for Christmas

My sister Kimmy and her kids
A yummy body wash set

I was spoilt also, far more than I expected considering our money situation currently, but I'm very lucky and appreciative

From my parents; two pairs of jeans, two hooded tops/jackets, a couple of tops, pyjamas, DVDs, a 'Skins' boxsey which I have wanted for so long, a calendar with a new word a day (nerd? me? ), hair accessories, a lovely necklace and umm, maybe a few more things

From my sister and brother in law I got some lovely smellies.

From my aunty, uncle and cousins I got a HMV gift card for £15 which I spent on a Superman top and a DVD

From my grandparents, one set money, the others also and some chocolates.

Umm, I also received more chocolates from various people, more smellies, etc.

I also took part in two secret santas (not here), and from the first I got a guinea pig teddy, hamster toys, hamster treats and cat toys. From the second I got a lovely necklace, a little purse/bag, worry dolls, a book about cows, homemade hamster treats and a gorgeous tree decoration.

Happy? Me? Definitely!

I consider what I spend the money on to also be gifts so I'll include - I went to some sales and bought two pretty new tops (one £2, one £4), a new cardigan for £7, a guinea pig calendar for £2.50, a Toy Story mug for 38p!!! and some other things. Still got lots left so I'll save it

Hubby got me a new robe.......leopard spotted (so now I have leopard PJ's, leopard robe and a leopard Snuggle (from last year) - you won't be able to find the Oci's now....lol

And he got me a unicorn figurine for my collection and a "spotted" kitten that looks like an Oci (or close to it). I've seen mackerel and classic tabbies but this is the first spotted one that is not a leopard.

I got hubby an Arceological (sp?) Bible he wanted - its pretty cool. And the boys got us Walmart cards

2nd Christmas was yesterday-

Mother Nature:
More snow

Guy who works with hubby & his wife:
Mini set of lotions in fruity scents

MIL/FIL:
Gift certificates to Wasabi totalling $60
Earrings with kitties on them
A necklace with 2 kitties that says "Friends Forever"

BIL:
A Smores kit in a nice little fabric bag (because I'm always making smores at our cookouts!)
A "Cheer!" cookie jar with Andes Mints cookies and hot chocolate in it

In-law's family friend:
Wasabi gift certificate for $25

I got an Amazon Kindle from my parents I also got a few gift cards for new clothes, which is much needed!

Originally Posted by babyharley

I got an Amazon Kindle from my parents

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You're going to love it! E-readers seem to have been a really popular gift this year.

Originally Posted by jcat

You're going to love it! E-readers seem to have been a really popular gift this year.

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I already love it! I've downloaded about 8 free books and several free games as well. I can see why everyone loves them. I don't have time to go to the library to check-out books anymore with my son keeping me so busy, so this is an easy alternative

A bunch of little things but the biggest item is the Nu Wave Oven. I haven't taken it out of the box yet. From what I remember (on the infomercial), it's some sort of infrared new fangled oven.

Originally Posted by Kailie

Goodness, I don't even know where to start! First of all, I'll let you all know that the dinner at Mom's last night went VERY well.

From Dana:

My Kobo E-Reader!

A beautiful pink crystal cat figurine.
A watch.
A 365 Page a day Cat Calendar.
TONS of chocolate.

From Mom: Literally a whole CAR load of stuff!

A pink purse.
A big purse with kitties on it.
REALLY nice down pillows.
PJs
3 sweaters.
A spring jacket.
Enough bath and body stuff to last for years.
Enough teas, coffees and hot chocolate too last for years.
A clock with the face of a kitty on it.
A beautiful wall picture with a cat in it.
Lots of books about cats.
A cat wallet.
A little blow up boat to have fun with in the summer.
The list seriously goes on and on...

My Grandparents:

A kitten calendar.
A door plaque that says "Cat Lover".
A little book of cat quotes.
Candles.

Dana's Mom:

A cat cross stitch picture.

Dana's Grandmother:

A Winner's gift card.

Soooooo spoiled, and truthfully a little overwhelmed!

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So I guess it's safe to say the word's out that you like cats!

Oooh, I got awesome stuff this year!

Pat (hubby to be..in 12 days!) got me a Sony Reader touch. I all ready filled it with books, and I adooore it.

From his family: a little video camera, slippers, pajamas, caramel hot chocolate, Werther chocolate caramels, a turtle necklace with exchangeable colored stones. Very cool stuff!

My grandma sent us a check, that we are putting towards the wedding.

I feel bad for poor Pat, he doesn't get his gift till the end of this week sometime.

Wow, some of you guys got so much stuff. I got a TV, a TV stand, some books and an iPad. Love it. As a matter of fact I'm posting this on my iPad right now.