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What did everyone get this year? I was surprised with an orange Flip Ultra (a small video camera) I didn't think we could afford it this year. :D My little sister told me I was getting an 'Imaginaaaaation' box from Spongebob but I guess a camera comes close. :D
Parents-$100
Grandparents-Monk seasons 2 and 3
Tyler(cousin)-fuzzy posters to color(a unicorn one and a cat one)
Aunt and Uncle-$40 giftcard to Petco
Katie(cousin)-Flicka movie
I was so happy that everyone loved the gifts I gave them.I was soo worried about that.:)
I think this year's theme was "Let's see if I can make Mom cry". Happy tears, though. My son Glenn gave me a calendar w/a pic of each of my Fur Posse on each month w/captions. My RB Puddy was on the cover and as soon as I unwrapped it, I started bawling and I mean really bawling. He said "Well, I feel just great now". I sobbed "No, honey, it's great, really!" ROTFLMAO! I just really miss that little calico queen and when I saw her pic, it hit me.
He also gave me a CD of Donovan who was popular at the height of the Viet Nam war and the flower power movement. I LOVED him and his hit songs "Sunshine Superman" and "Season of the Witch". Well, when I played it while in the shower, I bawled again because it brought back so many good memories, one of which is when my nephew Roger, who is actually older than I, just got a brand new car, a Road Runner, and he showed up at my house unexpectedly and asked "Wanna go for a drive?" He had his best friend Chaz w/him, whom I'd had a crush on when I was a pre-teen. My best friend Bonnie was w/me at my house, so the four of us went for a drive in the country on the most beautiful summer day of the year. "Sunshine Superman" came on the radio and Roger cranked it up and rolled all the windows down because he knew how much I like Donovan. So there we were, four young and fresh faces, riding around listening to the drug culture music. LOL
My son also gave me a really good Canon camera (I'll have to tell you what kind later. I'm such a doink.) He said "For our trip to England, Mom". Made me cry again. And we have tickets to see the Transiberian Orchestra next Tuesday and we're going to have dinner in Cleveland. It'll be a fun night.
He gave me miscellaneous other stocking stuffers but these were the biggies that made me so nostalgic and happy. I have a good son, the best, actually. :love:
Fleece pajamas, jumper cables for in my car (I left the interior lights on one night and car was dead by morning), $25 gas card, $25 walmart card.
I'll probably spend the walmart card on stuff for my pets.
My dear mum knows me too well. I asked her not to buy me anything. She, being the stubborn woman she is, ended up buying me a few things anyway.
- All seasons of Star Trek: The Original Series on DVD
- The complete Monty Python's Flying Circus on DVD
I don't like watching tv much at all, both those are two series I absolutely adore. :love:
She also donated $500 to my College Fund. In my 3rd year of college I plan to transfer to a private one to finish off my education. I can get a scholarship to pay for half of the tuition, but the other half I will have to come up with on my own. I think it is worth it, though. :-)
Its wonderful to see another fan of Donovan on PT! Even though I was born after his reign I still think he is fantastic. In fact, I have recently been working on a portrait of him. I got about halfway through before putting it on the back-burner.Quote:
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http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...n/DSC02434.jpg (Keep in mind, it is far from finished!)
A twilight poster of just Edward from my daughter :love:
A dooney bourke purse from my other daughter and some flowerbomb perfume, one of my new favorites. Some starbuck gift cards, an aromatherapy candle and some other candles.
I did pretty good for an old gal!
Hubby and I did not do xmas pressies for each other this year, we have had a lot of expenses lately, and besides i had a birthday five days before xmas and was so spoilt then,so no matter.
We gave the kids money and some little bits and pieces, perfume for my daughter.movie card,burger king vouchers that sort of thing, and I bought some lovely books for my great nephew.
We did get some nice chocolates cadbury milk tray, not opened yet, not bad for a confirmed chocoholic lol.,we ate the other ones son and girlfriend Amber gave us for xmas, we got them early,and melissa gave us forty dollars petrol vouchers, very handy indeed.
Work disappointed us this year, we usually get a 100 dollar supermarket voucher, big fat zero this year, and they have not paid out their bonuses either, so not a good year, still keeping his job is the best present ever i think in these hard times.
Actually both hubby and I were unwell xmas day, so it was not great, but both better today, we did have my parents over for a cafe style xmas lunch, with homemade goodies i made, xmas muffins, and chocolate peppermint slice, with cibatta (sp) garlic bread, club sandwiches,chocolate cheesecake,strawberries and grapes and savoury mince,potato top and bacon and egg quiche mini pies,and although we planned to go to our favourite buffet restaurant tonight for dinner, we had to cancel,never mind,maybe again next year.
I got
from my brother
Taylor Swift - Fearless CD
MP3 Player
From my parents
Some really cute pajamas and slippers
Hastings gift card
a Venus shaving set
A bulletin board
Lindt truffles (in my stocking)
a really nice cross necklace and
earrings (in my stocking)
a toothbrush that plays high school musical
music when you brush. I have to try it.
A cool cd holder
A nice pink reversable comforter
From my co - worker
A dog picture frame to put Rocky in.
a notepad
from my boss
an apple cider candle it smells really good!
a snowflake sucker
a chocolate peanut butter penguin
soap
a cute penguin refrigerator note pad
chocolate mint syrup for hot chocolate
french vanilla hot cocoa
a really pretty red with doves
portable coffee cup
a dog nic nack that is really cute it's a golden retriever!
my boss also made cookies for our dogs - they love when she makes them cookies especially Rocky liked them. :(
What I got the furkids :
dog cookies Rudy got a few toys.
The cats got pounce cat treats, a bubble thing but I am going to have to get a refund because it's cheap and the cat's head keeps on falling off on it. :rolleyes: a feather teaser thing and their favorite 2 fat cat toys!
and this is what I gave my family.
my brother
a tool socket set
a hastings gift card
a walmart gift card
a gift set ritz, crackers, sausage and hot mustard
(this was to him and his girlfriend)
my brothers girlfriend
some bath and body works stuff
a coffee pot
a walmart gift card
my mom
a bible and cover (she asked for it)
socks that are purple and smell like lilacs!
Far From Home - I have been looking for years for this and finally found it at walmart
A Paula Dean steak knife set
Sugar free chocolates (she's diabetic)
a really pretty bookmark - it's crystaly
my dad
this coca-cola ornament filled with coca-cola -
it's pretty neat!
a huge bag of his favorite candy.
(york peppermint patties, reeses,
and different kind of those hershey bars and kisses, I think)
socks
a robe
colonge
Santa was very good to me and here's what I got...
printer/scanner/copier
microfleece p.j.'s
slippers
Twisted Whiskers wall calender
Dog-a-Day desk calendar
Assorted candy, cookies, Chex mix
2 necklaces
2 - J C Penney gift cards
monogrammed note pad
eco bags
address book/journal/pen set
illuminated lighthouse
Santa Paws socks
But the very best present, was to have my family here with me, and all in good health.
I hope you all had a wonderful day also!
-I got 4 sweatshirts- 3 roxy ones and 1 Lucky brand one
-Some PJ's
-Fabulous trip to NYC :D
-A t-shirt from the met in NYC
-A dog calender, some socks lol.
-Internet/picture mail, etc for my cell phone! I can be on PT anywhere now lol.
-2 new video games for my nintendo DS. Sonic the dark brotherhood and Spongebob drawn to life.
-A tote bag from old navy
-Retrofitness gym membership
-nail polish(neon blue yay!)
-Ed hardy Sneakers, I don't like the brand to much but I love the shoes.
-A pair of Rutgers pants, and a long-sleeved Rutgers shirt.
-Some lotto tickets from my brother(I lost all of them)
-I Love NY t-shirts, and I think that's all.
-A new cellphone (The Rant) and unlimited messaging for it
- $100
-Giftcards to Panera, Applebees, Abercrombie, & Aeropostale
-Lots of candy
-Clinque perfume
-Lottery tickets
It doesn't seem like too much, but Im happy with it all. :)
I got...
Beautiful penguin cookie jar from bath & body works
Matching penguin mug
Really comfortable fleece pajama pants
Season 6 Law & Order SVU
Maurices Jeans
Hoodie from JC Penny's
Fantasy Perfume
I really wasn't too into Christmas. This year has been crappy so the holidays are just really upsetting. I've also found in recent years that I give far far far far more than I ever get. While I love to give, it's very disappointing when someone can't think of you.
Parents:
Shampoo & Conditioner
Razors
Martini Set
Gift cards: Walmart & Pet Supermarket
Sister:
Photo frame
Digital photo keychain
Brother:
nothing
Grandma:
$20 and candy
I also got gifts from Amy and Anna. Thank you both very much. It's a good feeling when you have friends that think of you, even if you guys are miles and miles away. :love:
From my boyfriend:
A Charlie The Unicorn shirt
A Metro Station(band) shirt
A Ludo(band) hoodie
4 bars of Hershey's chocolate
A Hannah Montana pen(I love her)
Wall-E DVD
The Twilight Series hardcover
Definitely a good boy, I'm very happy with everything I got from him.
From my mom:
A ton of understuff, everything. Needed it, Love it, it's great!
From my twin:
A large purse
2 sweaters and matching scarf
What Happens in Vegas DVD
A Twilight shirt
From my mom's boss:
A ton of clothes, mostly tees and sweatshirts
An ipod dock
I really love everything I got from everyone and really appreciate my boss's mom getting me stuff as well.
from my mom-a new set of sheets, 2 laundry baskets and a pair of nice gloves
from my brother-a pillow(an oddly comfy one actually lol)
from my dad-gloves to match the jacket he gave me for my birthday and this etched crystal thing of a dog( a Boxer)
from my BFF and her SO-Batman the dark night DVD
from my BFF's family- a mat and bathroom set to go with my "stockmans gear" collection of household stuff
my boss-a lotion set and a cert. for a night out at the movies for 2(its good for 2 movie tickets, 2 popcorns and 2 regular drinks)