with what was under the tree with your name on it? Was there something bright and shiny, new and exciting? Share with us.
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Neesy
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Still have not opened them yet - waiting until everyone is ready. (No kids here, so no rush just yet!)
I did make pancakes for breakfast
One of my gifts, and I thought it would be the only one, was pre-bought: A new Nikon D7100, to replace my current and aging D80. I love it.
And I hadn't expected anything else, but there were a couple things, which was lovely. One was a light but long-sleeved shirt, perfect for an undershirt in cold weather, and I'm wearing it right now.
The kids and grandkids are coming over later, but we've made it clear that with their limited resources, they need to focus on gifts for kids, not on old f@rts like us. I've got food in the slow cooker and red and green Jello shots for when they get here.
And I hadn't expected anything else, but there were a couple things, which was lovely. One was a light but long-sleeved shirt, perfect for an undershirt in cold weather, and I'm wearing it right now.
The kids and grandkids are coming over later, but we've made it clear that with their limited resources, they need to focus on gifts for kids, not on old f@rts like us. I've got food in the slow cooker and red and green Jello shots for when they get here.
My husband and I no longer exchange gifts; we spend our money on vactions and dining out throughout the year. We'll get together with my family on 1/03, so presents will be exchanged with them then. Still waiting for his family's gifts to arrive via the mail. They were a bit late in sending this year. It's all good though.
My real gift is the 20 years with my man, our relatively good health and seeing what 2015 has in store for us. Yes, it sounds cliche but at 53, this is what is important to me.
My real gift is the 20 years with my man, our relatively good health and seeing what 2015 has in store for us. Yes, it sounds cliche but at 53, this is what is important to me.
...that's a genuinely sweet bit of sentiment my friend...that really IS the true meaning of Christmas....our holiday arrives this weekend when my son arrives home on leave, then we tear through our presents next week....Tracy and I are sending he and his wife on an intimate getaway to a retreat in Amish country...
Your love and kindness for your son shines through, Scott!
((((Tracy and Scott))))
I know i would get that trip as it was prebought but my aunt surprised me with a box of delicious jellies
Real yummy and perfect to nibble on while you're reading a book. Then i also got Cashewnuts from my mother. She had asked the people who buy groceries and things for her to shop that as a little gift for me. She thought i should have something that i didn't know of beforehand.
Real yummy and perfect to nibble on while you're reading a book. Then i also got Cashewnuts from my mother. She had asked the people who buy groceries and things for her to shop that as a little gift for me. She thought i should have something that i didn't know of beforehand.
I was surprised by the gift of wine...really expensive wine...from a stranger in appreciation of our Christmas lights. Our landlord went overboard, as usual. I received some very lovely gifts from family members. I had a delish day. Unhurried and enjoying the simple joy of cooking a meal....snow falling lazily onto the ground, I lazed around and let the day do me. Nothing better than the simply things. I am now in my jammies...having a little christmas cheer and reading. Oliver, our orphan cat from last year, ate three lots of turkey and is snoozing on Beckys lap. Ziggy and Twix are doing the same, under the Christmas tree. This was a blessed day and I am very happy for it. I think it will not be much longer before I nod off as well.
"A Christmas Story" collectors edition monopoly
"NOS4A2" hardback
The Green Mile 2 disc special edition DVD
A framed picture of my beautiful niece
iTunes gift cards
A Barns and Noble gift card
We had family and friends over last night for a Christmas eve dinner and gift opening.
"NOS4A2" hardback
The Green Mile 2 disc special edition DVD
A framed picture of my beautiful niece
iTunes gift cards
A Barns and Noble gift card
We had family and friends over last night for a Christmas eve dinner and gift opening.
Sounds like you had a lovely day. Christmas blessings on you and your husband.
My family say I'm hard to buy for and I've told them repeatedly books, booze & chocolate never go astray. They're never sure with books because I might have already bought them...so anyway, long story short, I'm going on a chocolate and alcohol diet. Not sure my doctor would approve but WTF. Our home was the gathering place this year, 3 days of prep for Christmas Eve, & all day Christmas Day saw the last ones off at 8-30pm. Now we're enjoying a quiet Boxing Day.
The Nameless
M-O-O-N - That spells Nameless
My brother got me Stephen fry's 3rd autobiography - more fool me. I wasn't expecting that, people only ever buy me Stephen king books or Jeremy Clarkson books. Not complaining - I love Stephen fry (i think everyone from the UK does).
I also got 5 deodorant gift sets and an aftershave gift set, I think people are trying to tell me something.
I also got 5 deodorant gift sets and an aftershave gift set, I think people are trying to tell me something.
My dog left me a surprise.
Thanks Staro. Blessings to you and yours as well.
We had a lovely Christmas lunch in NYC after church. Spent the rest of the late afternoon/evening watching Ben Hur at home; it's one of my husband's favorite movies. He deserved the rest after his performances at church on both Christmas Eve and day.
I got the new Transformers on Blu-Ray and some cash
...thank you tons!...he is my hero right now, and it's the least we can do...