Christmas Presents

I have a sound machine and love it dearly! My babies sometimes play and meow and chase all night, so it helps.

I hope your husband is better, Mary Anne.

Originally Posted by hissy

Someone who I love dearly on this board sent me a christmas present today. I opened it (I have no self-control) and it is a sleep machine! LOL I think someone believes I don't get enough sleep! Imagine that!

It was a timely gift because the sounds of the ocean will drown out the sounds of bailey squalling all night, although now (knock on wood) he is still quiet and sleeping.

As I know she is online right now- I will just say Thank You for thinking of me in such a wonderful and practical way!

I also got presents from Kumbulu and Anne, but those are unopened under the tree- and I thank both of them as well-

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What wonderful presents, Bobbie! Sierra sure hopes your babies enjoy their new fun treats! I, too, enjoy my sound machine so much!

Originally Posted by Emma's Friend

I'm making sets of p.j.'s for my dad, brother-in-law, and son. I've found the flannel sleep bottoms at Rural King (a local farm store) and will get coordinating long sleeved t-shirts at either Old Navy or Target (still price shopping on that one). I'll get that iron-on paper from Office Depot and select appropriate photographs for each person. My son will get a photo of Mac on his set, brother-in-law a picture of his adoreable 2 year old, and my dad is getting a picture of a goat that Sam (Wellington Cats) took and was kind enough to give me permission to save and use. My dad and I have this running "thing" about me wanting him to get a goat. I've given him goat toys and goat calendars and clippings from the want-ad about goats for sale.

I'm planning on putting everything together this weekend and will post pictures if successful!!

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If you have finished the PJs I would love to see them Amie!

In regards to Christmas Shopping-

So far I have received a few present - in November I got my present from Mum, my PXT/flip phone.

From my Friend Lisa I got a Lip balm Set, a Pink Mini and a Black halter.

For my Nana we are getting her a basket with alchohol, chocolates and honey roasted peanuts.

For Mum I brought her a new hairbrush, a tea towel & pot holder set. Two notebooks and a 2005 calender. 2 purple wineglasses. A big bag of chocolate marshmellows, a long toblerone chocolate bar and a four pack of tic tacs.

For Mums boyfriend I got him a beer bottle carved out of wood.

For my Mums ex boyfriend [I love him dearly] I got him some expensive coffee.

For my Uncle & Aunty & Cousins up north, we got the kids some lollie torches and the adults a bath & body kit.

Still to buy for:

Dad
Aunty & Uncle
Jake & Tom (cousins)
Jess (sister)

As you can see, I only buy for a small part of my family.

Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

If you have finished the PJs I would love to see them Amie!

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Me too!

Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

From my Friend Lisa I got a Lip balm Set, a Pink Mini and a Black halter.

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Also expecting pics from you, Sam!

Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

For my Nana we are getting her a basket with chocolates and honey roasted peanuts.

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I was so tempted to eat the peanuts that I had to wrap them as soon as I got home!

Yup Stephanie, next time I wear them I'll have to remember!!

Cool thread idea, btw!

Looking forward to those pics! Yep, don't know if those peanuts would have ever made it home!

How did I miss this thread?
Well, I can only post what gifts I intend to give... Since June, I've been crosstitching personalized Christmas angels for the family. They're all framed and hiding in the closet.
I'll be giving cake, cookies and fruits to business acquaintances.
Now here are some pics of gifts I'm planning to give to my close friends:
The panda set I bought in Hong Kong:

Little purses like this one for the young ladies:

Some dreamcatchers:

Sets of pearl bracelets:

What beautiful presents you have, and their so special because you selected them individually for your close friends while in Hong Kong. Your cross stitch will be so precious to your family, you must have put countless hours into each one! Would love to see your personalized Christmas angels, too!

I got these, for the twins. They're not real ostrich leather but, the way that those kids are growing, no way am I spending THAT kind of money. I don't even have ostrich boots.

I love those pands, yayi!

Originally Posted by laureen227

Lauren - Grunt: Pigorian Chant from Snouto Domoinko De
Silo(book & CD)

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Sounds like something I'd like.

Several years ago, we started drawing names when we all seemed to have had a rough year and finances were low. We are still doing this and this year I drew bro-in-law. He is getting his National Geographic renewed, a fanny pack with the name of the high school his kids went to, and some knitted caps which he and sis plan to decorate and he will wear on his stump. (leg amputated this past May)

The great nephews are getting Slinkies and the great-nieces are getting necklaces.

Mom is getting a microbead neck pillow as well as me paying off the new engine in the van. I have also paid for a couple of holiday dinners, club memberships and a book for her.

Mom is getting me a new coat and 4 tops - which I ordered for her. ( I got the coat at half price!)

Jasper got a dry food feeder and the new van engine - so I can go get food to fill the feeder!

My nephew drew my name but hasn't asked me what I wanted. I wonder what he got me...

That's a great idea Jan! I know alot of familys that do that.

Originally Posted by katl8e

I got these, for the twins. They're not real ostrich leather but, the way that those kids are growing, no way am I spending THAT kind of money. I don't even have ostrich boots.

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You sure do spoil the twins, Cindy!

Originally Posted by gemlady

Mom is getting a microbead neck pillow

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That sure does sound comfy, Jan, you Mom will surely love it!

Sierra looks so much like my cat Alley

That's right, Chelle, both of our babies are so unbelievably gorgeous!!