Sunday, November 09, 2014

Christmas Giving

It seems like the only time we use the blog anymore is to post the Christmas stuff, but it's a great place to keep it all.  I'm so excited for this holiday season.  It's great to have Dad and Mom back to celebrate with all of us!

Here's the giving list for this year:

S&K give to B and P&R
A&H give to L&Z and K&D
B gives to M&V and S&K
L&Z give to P&R and A&H
M&V give to K&D and B
P&R give to S&K and L&Z
K&D give to A&H and M&V
 
And the cousin giving list:
Christian gives to Macey
Gregory gives to Eleanor
Justin gives to Max
Heather gives to Luke
Corban gives to Heather
Liam gives to Kaitlyn
Charlotte gives to Abby
Eleanor gives to Katie Ann
Kiana gives to Charles
Luke gives to Justin
Alyssa gives to Corban
Abby gives to Nicole
Max gives to Kiana
Kaitlyn gives to Jenna
Charles gives to Christian
Jenna gives to Liam
Katie Ann gives to Alyssa
Macey gives to Gregory
Nicole gives to Charlotte
 
As usual, post your lists in the comments! 

12 comments:

Mike and Victoria said...

As always, please give anything you would like. It doesn't have to be something off the list.

*help planting orchard

*dutch oven

*clothes

*jewelry

*dress shoes for mike (size 10)

*deep pocket, cotton, queen size sheets

*board games (Telestrations, Jax Jumbo Sequence Tube Game, Sleeping Queens, Think Fun Rush Hour, Ticket to Ride, Bohnanza, Dominion, Ravensburger Labrynth, Set, The Resistance)

*boots for Victoria (size 8)

*audio books for Mike to listen to during his commute

*Used dehydrator

*subscription to Grit Magazine

*activities or experiences



My kids are not generally picky and will enjoy almost anything you give them.Give them something that the cousin are excited to gift.
Here are their top favorites.

Max: pokemon cards, video games, board/card games, anything with mechanical moving parts, anything with cause and effect, science exploration and experiements

Kaitlyn: Anything she can create or build, dress ups, Calico Critters and accessories, clothes, hair items and other fashionable accessories, Lego Friends, 18" doll clothes, craft kits, art supplies

Charles: Dollar store toys, pretend weapons of any kind, dress ups, Legos, blocks, Imaginext, anything Mickey Mouse.

Mike and Victoria said...

Some add ons:

-salad spinner

-immersion blender. Here is one for an amazing deal on amazon right now. http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2014/11/22/cuisinart-hand-blender-57-27-9921604/

-victorio strainer. Mike likes his applesauce.

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Kelli said...

Here's the Baker list...

Devan:
Black dirt Bike helmet like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Adult-Offroad-Helmet-Goggles-Motocross/dp/B00G6Q5JL2/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1416977641&sr=8-23&keywords=dirt+bike+helmet

Microsoft Office :)

Home Depot or Amazon gift cards

Kelli:
Church Children's song book
Dates/activities
Good books/recommendations
Piano music
Personal training sessions at LA Fitness

Nicole:
Quiet book for church
Anything her cousin might want to get her

Same with Victoria, get us whatever you'd like that you think we'd enjoy

Barnie said...

Here is my Christmas wish list:

University of Washington gym shorts size L WITH POCKETS (prefer black, but ok with purple too)

Seahawks gear

Web Designer’s Idea Book vol. 4

Show Your Work (book)

Xbox One games:
Dragon Age Inquisition
Just Dance 2015

Xbox One controller charger

SmartThings power outlets

Moleskine plain notebook

Sharpie ultra-fine point fashion colored pens

Kelli said...

A couple add ons for the Bakers...

Kelli would like some new workout clothes-yoga pants/capris, tops, longer shorts with pockets (I usually just buy boy basketball shorts, but not so hugely long I can't run in them)

Nicole wants a clip for her binky so it won't fall to the floor all the time.

RaeAnn said...

Jenna- leotard

Katie Ann- apron

Macey- Vintage toys from Target, like old-school record player

Paul- Snow Boots
Sandals
Used go-pro
Chromecast
White shirt size 16.5
Dark tennis shoes size 11 wide

RaeAnn-
Rain boots
Boot socks
Placemats
EMP gift cert.
Jacket or coat like Patagonia, Helly Hansen, but doesn't have to be brand name
Seattle experiences
Date nights

*This feels a little "I want, I want" but we are just trying to be helpful in brainstorming! You guys are always so thoughtful and generous, and these are just ideas! Thanks. Now I can officially bug S&K and L&Z for their lists!

RaeAnn said...

or halifax traders like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HALIFAX-Black-Down-Puffer-Jacket-Large-NWT-MSRP-150-SALE-/331399410351?pt=US_CSA_WC_Outerwear&hash=item4d28f1b2af

Amy McOmber said...

OK, here it is...

McOmber family: money or gift card to go TOWARD a night at Great Wolf Lodge so we can do that with Christian while he is here. It is super expensive so this would be money toward that.

movie tix... Regal is best.

seat covers for my Chevy C10 seats, black

sd card

experiences with family

Christian: office supply gift card, clothes

Gregory: pringles, goldfish, cars

Justin: gift card to sporting store, (Dicks)

Heather: clothes, jewelry, gift cards, as she LOVES to shop! She also loves to shop Amazon, Ebay.

Lizzie Ann said...

Here is the Thompson kid list:

Corban:
Lego set
magic tricks
ice cream maker ball

Liam:
Imaginext dinosaur
Lego set
Pokémon cards
gift card to amazon
cash
chapter books - adventure
information books

Charlotte:
Juggle bubbles
Wubble bubble ball
spy tracker
pokemon cards
Pikachu costume
wig with eyeballs
hideaway pet

Eleanor:
She loves dolls and stuffed animals a lot. Also little play sets that she can pretend with.

Lizzie Ann said...

Mom's list:
Installation of baseboards on main floor

black socks (thin to fit in shoes for school)

gift card for manicure

frame gift card for pictures we bought in Ukraine

7 8X 10 white frames and one 11X 14 frame for kitchen wall around the wall saying currently there.

(RaeAnn, I will buy the lettering from you if you will leave them there)

gift card for clothes

black or blue tights for cold weather

lamp for family room

Dad's list:
Labor to install baseboards in living and dining rooms

Book -- A Generation Rising, Volume 1 (Lund, LDS)

Floor length reading lamp to go by recliner

Lightweight paper shredder

Jeans -- 36X29 (not 30)

Sport shirt (L or 16X32)

Long sleeve white shirt (16X32)

Pictures of family groups and Brad (8X10)

Frames for paintings we brought home

Lizzie Ann said...

Here's some stuff on my list:
A nice set of fireplace tools
Digital antenna for tv
Set of nice silverware
Purse
Robe (something that's not 100% polyester)
A gift card for a new temple dress (or money towards that)
Black shoes size 10, something casual that I can wear everyday so I'm not always wearing tennis shoes
Nice kitchen towels
Piano sheet music
Date nights with Zaron