I have 2 favorite gifts. One was from DH...we weren't supposed to exchange anything, but he surprised me with a troll beads bracelet. https://www.trollbeadsus.com/ I love it. It's something you can add to and change. And each bead is pricey, so one bead makes a good gift. He said it wasn't really a christmas present, but just one for the tough year we've had. He's sweet!
And my parents got us a Dyson!! We've wanted one for awhile because we have a lab that sheds badly! DH is the vacuumer (is that a word?) in our house, so he's in love.
We gave our parents calender's of Noah that we made....they were a huge hit!
My DH gave me a WONDERFUL gift! He gave me one of those lovely pregnancy pillows!! The kind that wraps all around...kind of has a candy cane shape... I love it!! I am sooo comfortable now when i sleep!
My favorite gift was just watching the priceless expressions and pure happiness on DS's face. It actually brought tears to my eyes. I also really loved the Ernest Saves Christmas DVD my SIL got me! :-) My fav gift to give is a tie between the handprint stepping stone I helped DS make for DH and the gift we got for my parents. They watch DS when I work, spoil him, love on him, and don't take any payment. DH and I bought them a really nice bottle of wine similar to a really nice wine we had the opportunity to taste when the 4 of us were in Tuscany and a gift card to the Precinct. It's their fav restaraunt that they usually go to for their anniversary, and with money being a little tight they haven't been going. I think they were really shocked when they opened it. It doesn't even begin to compensate them for the peace of mind they give me when I go to work!
Our wii/wii fit, etc... that thing is way too cool.
ETA: The favorite gift we gave- Brandon's inflatable house. I have never seen a toddler more excited. He ran around the house screaming, laughing, giggling, etc.. when we inflated it. It was sooo cool, and he was so excited to see his daddy in his house.
I got an external flash for my camera. I love that DH researches all the camera equipment for our camera since I love only taking the pictures, not researching all the equipment! I also love the indoor herb and plant grower that my parents gave us. That will come in handy over the winter.
My favorite gift we gave was the nail salon toy we gave our 9 year old niece who is obsessed with nail paint and stickers. She was thrilled when she opened it. Of course, the best of all was seeing Nora's face when she opened her toys. At one point, it looked like she was going to cry she was so happy. It was really sweet.
Giving: I just love spending the day watching the joy on our kids' faces. That is something so priceless. They had a blast. Especially DD who was essentially experiencing that joy for the very first time, since she understood presents and ripping paper to find the toy inside. LOVED IT!
Receiving: DH gave me a speedlite flash for my camera. It was something I need for my favorite hobby, but not something I asked for or expected. Having fun learning it.
Giving: My siblings and I got my mom a netbook with a webcam so she can see DD and my sister's baby (due in April). We live 2 hours away and my sister lives in TX. She was so excited. It was great!
Receiving: Tie between the Shark Steam mop and the Coach purse that my MIL gave me. I have been wanting the Shark for awhile and it is awesome. The Coach purse was a total surprise and it is beautiful.
I just just going to ask this!! We can all use gift ides throughout the year!
The best gifts I gave included a wine airator for my Dad- an avid wine/cigar man. And the loose leaf tea pot for my step mom. Both were super excited. We are usually so stumped on them and en up with sweaters and golf balls.
I got my husband wireless headphones so he can listen to his movies/play games after I go to bed without being so loud. He loved them.
Jackson loved his Melissa and Doug Mailbox the best, I was really surpised. He played with it alot.
I recieved a really nice North Face jacket, and lots of nice things for the house. I also got the biggest loser Wii game.... needa work n these last 15 punds!!
I loved that we got a zoo membership! DH and I are buying each other the shore excursion we wanted for our cruise too, so of course I will love my Mayan Ruin tour!
My favorite that we gave, the train table. The look on his face was PRICELESS.
Giving: I loved the look on our moms faces when they opened the Christmas ornaments with the twins names on them. We had kept it a secrect from them and we really didn't decide 100% until Christmas Eve. But even better than that was when DD found out the names. She was with her dad until late Xmas eve so she didn't find out until my mom did. She cried she loved them so much! Poor kid is an emotional thing just like her momma!
Received: DH and I bought ourselves a new TV for Xmas and Bdays and that was supposed to be it. I was surprised when I got a card "from" our dogs that said they took my wedding dress to be cleaned and preserved. We got married in March on the beach and my dress was pretty gross but I never got around to doing anything about it. DH did all the research and took the dress in himself. I was very touched.
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I have 2 favorite gifts. One was from DH...we weren't supposed to exchange anything, but he surprised me with a troll beads bracelet. https://www.trollbeadsus.com/ I love it. It's something you can add to and change. And each bead is pricey, so one bead makes a good gift. He said it wasn't really a christmas present, but just one for the tough year we've had. He's sweet!
And my parents got us a Dyson!! We've wanted one for awhile because we have a lab that sheds badly! DH is the vacuumer (is that a word?) in our house, so he's in love.
We gave our parents calender's of Noah that we made....they were a huge hit!
My DH gave me a WONDERFUL gift! He gave me one of those lovely pregnancy pillows!! The kind that wraps all around...kind of has a candy cane shape... I love it!! I am sooo comfortable now when i sleep!
Jennie
Our wii/wii fit, etc... that thing is way too cool.
ETA: The favorite gift we gave- Brandon's inflatable house. I have never seen a toddler more excited. He ran around the house screaming, laughing, giggling, etc.. when we inflated it. It was sooo cool, and he was so excited to see his daddy in his house.
My favorite gifts that I gave this year were a nice Backgammon set to DH and new knives to Mom.
Receiving, my favorites would have to be my iPod nano and The Hangover.
I got an external flash for my camera. I love that DH researches all the camera equipment for our camera since I love only taking the pictures, not researching all the equipment! I also love the indoor herb and plant grower that my parents gave us. That will come in handy over the winter.
My favorite gift we gave was the nail salon toy we gave our 9 year old niece who is obsessed with nail paint and stickers. She was thrilled when she opened it. Of course, the best of all was seeing Nora's face when she opened her toys. At one point, it looked like she was going to cry she was so happy. It was really sweet.
Giving: I just love spending the day watching the joy on our kids' faces. That is something so priceless. They had a blast. Especially DD who was essentially experiencing that joy for the very first time, since she understood presents and ripping paper to find the toy inside. LOVED IT!
Receiving: DH gave me a speedlite flash for my camera. It was something I need for my favorite hobby, but not something I asked for or expected. Having fun learning it.
Giving: My siblings and I got my mom a netbook with a webcam so she can see DD and my sister's baby (due in April). We live 2 hours away and my sister lives in TX. She was so excited. It was great!
Receiving: Tie between the Shark Steam mop and the Coach purse that my MIL gave me. I have been wanting the Shark for awhile and it is awesome. The Coach purse was a total surprise and it is beautiful.
I just just going to ask this!! We can all use gift ides throughout the year!
The best gifts I gave included a wine airator for my Dad- an avid wine/cigar man. And the loose leaf tea pot for my step mom. Both were super excited. We are usually so stumped on them and en up with sweaters and golf balls.
I got my husband wireless headphones so he can listen to his movies/play games after I go to bed without being so loud. He loved them.
Jackson loved his Melissa and Doug Mailbox the best, I was really surpised. He played with it alot.
I recieved a really nice North Face jacket, and lots of nice things for the house. I also got the biggest loser Wii game.... needa work n these last 15 punds!!
We were all really blessed this holiday!!
My fav. thing I got: I got a camera and bread maker. whoo hooo!!!
My fav. thing I gave: I made blankets for my boys and niece Emma. They are so cute!
I loved that we got a zoo membership! DH and I are buying each other the shore excursion we wanted for our cruise too, so of course I will love my Mayan Ruin tour!
My favorite that we gave, the train table. The look on his face was PRICELESS.
Elijah Matthew - 5/3/07 ~ Adalyn Rosemary - 3/23/11
*Photos by Kacy Cierley*
Giving: I loved the look on our moms faces when they opened the Christmas ornaments with the twins names on them. We had kept it a secrect from them and we really didn't decide 100% until Christmas Eve. But even better than that was when DD found out the names. She was with her dad until late Xmas eve so she didn't find out until my mom did. She cried she loved them so much! Poor kid is an emotional thing just like her momma!
Received: DH and I bought ourselves a new TV for Xmas and Bdays and that was supposed to be it. I was surprised when I got a card "from" our dogs that said they took my wedding dress to be cleaned and preserved. We got married in March on the beach and my dress was pretty gross but I never got around to doing anything about it. DH did all the research and took the dress in himself. I was very touched.