My favorite gift this year...

[Glacier]

I got some great presents this year--nothing that qualifies for the bad gift thread! I got my new camera, earrings, 24 on DVD, lots of nice little things. But these are my favorite:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/stuff/tiles.jpg
My Mom had these cork tiles made for me. I knew she was up to something when she asked for a picture of Dominique. I don't know where she got the picture of Hoodoo. It's an oldie and wasn't taken on a digital. It is one of my favorite pic of him though.

The cat painting in the middle was a birthday gift from my 10 year old niece. It's a kit painting, but she worked really hard on it. I think she did a great job! She thinks it's my Petey cat!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/stuff/muskwa_tile.jpg
Close up of Muskwa's tile
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/stuff/hoodoo_tile.jpg
Hoodoo's tile.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/stuff/dom_tile.jpg
And Dominique's.

Fortunately, Mom told me to open them early and when I was alone. That way I didn't spend Christmas morning in tears in front of our guests!

[*sled_dog*]

That is soooo neat! And the pic of Hoodoo, even though it is an older one, it is a really nice picture of him. Now that would be fun if you could get one of everyone of your dogs/cats! :)

[finn's mom]

Those are tremendous gifts! I'm the same way, I had no gifts that went on the bad gift list, and, my favorite was a handmade crocheted scarf from my niece...it's not always the fanciest, most expensive ones that top the list. ;) They're all beautiful...and, the painting is very good!

[Felix]

Oh they are beautiful!Your neice done an amazing job on that picture :eek:

[Queen of Poop]

Wonderful gifts. Thanks for sharing the tear syndrome!!

[Chilli]

What a wonderful gift. They are all so beautiful! :D

[K9soul]

Those are beautiful, what a wonderful, heartfelt gift. Your Mom sounds like such a special lady!

[Felicia's Mom]

Those are all beautiful. :)

[Oggyflute]

They are truly amazing gifts. Would love to have artwork like that of my three. :)

[cloverfdx]

Ohhh Glacier what very special gifts, they are beautiful :). Your Mum sure does sound lovely, how sweet of her. LES here aswell :o.

[RobiLee]

Those are wonderful! I like that you and your mom seem close and that she seems to know what will mean alot to you. That is a great thing.

[king2005]

wow, those are lovely & so meaningful :)

[Daisy and Delilah]

What could be more thoughtful than that? It warms my heart to hear how your Mom is so in tune with you and your feelings. Sadly, my Mom is losing her memory so badly that she has a hard time remembering Daisy and Delilah's names. Your niece did a beautiful job on the painting too Glacier. Sounds like she possesses some of the special qualities her Aunt has ;)

[lvpets2002]

:) How so adorable & all the pictures of your babies are just precious.. Your Mom is one great lady..

[krazyaboutkatz]

These are beautiful. :D I love special gifts like these. :)

[lizbud]

WOW, you really got some beautiful & unique gifts. The cork tile
portraits are a wonderful idea. I didn't recieve any bad gifts either.
I had many great gifts & something really surprised me. A Bose Music
System.The sound system is fantastic. :) Also a 2006 calender with
pictures of my family in 30 years of growing up from my SIL.

[Glacier]

Your niece did a beautiful job on the painting too Glacier. Sounds like she possesses some of the special qualities her Aunt has ;)

Naomi is truly gifted with animals. She is very soft-spoken and has a gentle soul. I believe she's an animal communicator and just doesn't realize it yet. Hopefully, that won't get pushed out of her as she grows up.

[dukedogsmom]

That is so very sweet of your mother. I love the tiles, and the painting too. It was good she told you to open them early. I would have been crying, too. Glad you had some happiness for Christmas.

[anna_66]

I have to say they are all amazing, the cork board pictures as well as the wonderful painting from your niece.
You are truly blessed with a loving family.

[captain]

What a beautiful, thoughtful gift ...

[crazy_caique]

Oh what a beautiful gift. :) Now that is a gift form the heart your mom must be one wonderful women. :D :) Your niece did a great job on the paniting I thought It was profeional done. :eek: