RoughCollie Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 (edited) My favorite present is a Hallmark angel ornament that DS3 gave to me. "Bless and protect Mom" is engraved on it. I have to love a gift for it to be a favorite. I received more expensive and more useful presents, but they did not touch my heart. Edited December 26, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I got a red Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer (the Pro seemed so HUGE, so I went with the smaller one) that I have been eyeing for *years*. I used it yesterday to make our Christmas dessert cake. It's replacing a (still sort-of-working) 13 y/o Farberware 230 watt stand/hand mixer. I was totally enthralled watching the KitchenAid with the cake batter. And when I watched it whip some whipping cream, I was :001_tt1:. Wow. I also received a SeeThru Satin cover for my MacBook (also red--- can you guess my favorite color?). I didn't even know I wanted one, but dh surprised me with it, and it's way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 My hubby got me a pair of birkenstock clogs. I've had foot problems all year, along with a ruined knee, which affects my back and I've felt like an old woman all year long, hunched and shuffling and wearing my hiking sandals even in the snow cause they are the only shoes that don't HURt by the end of the day. After one day of wearing my new hippie shoes I am standing up straight(er)! He went shopping all by himself :001_smile: (he NEVER shops) and got the right Euro size and everything!! Mama Sheep- I LOVED your story- just beautiful! And the money for the van = ) and RC- so sweet! and all of the other cool, wonderful gifts. LOVE reading about so much JOY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Like Amy, I was incredibly thankful that my son made it through the holiday without a meltdown (although we almost didn't make it to church on Christmas Eve, but he pulled himself together). It was a relaxing day. I laid down on the couch to watch a movie when they were leaving to go to the skate park, and ds came over to kiss me on the forehead. Last night, we all laid around watching MST3K Santa Claus together. Nice evening. My favorite gift is a poster-size piece of art that dh made me. If you watch "The Office" you will remember that Pam made Jim a comic book called The Adventures of Jimmy Halpert. When we watched that episode, I said to dh, "You're a graphic designer, and you never make anything like that for me." So dh copied the cover art from the NBC website and replaced Jim with a cartoonized me, and put my name on it. It's too funny. I love it! Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecj98 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 My favorite gift was the one year old "baby" sleeping 12 hours in a row last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 My mom was at my brother's house and he called us on Skype, allowing me to "see" my mom on Christmas for the first time in 13 years. It was a great gift for both of us. As for material gifts, my husband bought me a beautiful Takamine acoustic guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 My new Tiger's Eye Dankso shoes. My last pair of Dansko's were on their last leg :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I received a Spot Bot. My cat and dog seem to take great pleasure in barfing at 3 a.m. so I was very happy to get this. I've been waiting anxiously for something to make a mess and was not disappointed this morning. That machine is SO MUCH fun!! And a lot easier than dragging out my carpet steamer every time I need to clean up a single small spot. I love it! I also got a rockin' burgundy leather racing style jacket that is replacing my 14 year old, bright yellow "Big Bird" coat. I feel like a grown up now:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytalemama Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I got some awesome jewelry and one of those Ninja food processors from my dh, but the funniest gift (and thus, my favorite) was a set of those trackers that you put on stuff so they beep when you hit the clicker after you've lost them. My 3 year old son loses his blanket everyday and then cries until I find it. I've been teasing dh for a month that I wanted a set of those so I could attach one to his blanket. Now I have one---yay! I laughed so hard. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I was ridiculously spoiled this year. For the first time EVER, I now own brand new matching living room furniture. And dh bought me a new wardrobe of pretty and comfy maternity clothes. After 9 kids, my maternity wardrobe was getting rather ragged and dated. And my mil bought me a very nice set of wolf gang puck cookware. I'm envious of dh's kinect. It looks like they are all having grand fun, but my lower half still needs too much pt for me to be jumping about. But my favorite gifts was that baby didn't make me too nauseated to enjoy the holiday and we all had a grand time. And for the first time, baby kicked in my side hard enough even dh could feel it sitting next to me. Happy healthy kids all around was the best gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 kindle! :001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 My dh got me a USB scanner so I can cataloug all of our books in LibraryThing. :D I had a total geek moment when I started scanning. I think we will have a very happy friendship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Dh got me a port wine cheese ball. I love those things! And my mom got me a zoji bread machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Cold weather running gloves, pants & shirt from my mil!! Now if it would just stop snowing, I could use them. Maybe I should have asked for snowshoes. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 A beautiful white Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 My brother totally surprised me with a KitchenAid professional mixer. :):):) Before this I only had a hand mixer so if I made bread I had to knead most of the flour in by hand. The only BAD part is that I expect my bread consumption will skyrocket :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Okay. You're the winner. That is AWESOME!!!! I don't even know you & that makes me giddy!!! lol Have fun! Susan Thank you for the kind words! It is more awesome than I can even express in words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Me too. You are so blessed! I want to BE those grandparents! Faithe Thanks, lisabees and Faithe! I want to be those grandparents someday, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyR Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I bought myself a new GPS with Lifetime Maps and Traffic for my Christmas present. But my favorite thing this Christmas morning was drinking Ghiradelli Chocolate Peppermint coffee and eating homemade chocolate hazelnut biscotti while watching my kids opening and enjoying their presents. Best feeling ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacalm Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 10 Milka bars from one of my girls; I almost cried and jumped and jumped and hugged my girl so tight and made her a promise that I'll keep her forever. The best sweater ever - Patagonia Better Sweater in gray. Haven't taken it off yet. And cash from my parents, wow! Did not expect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MariannNOVA Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 DH gifted me with a Pandora bracelet - laden with charms -- I am not being nasty but this is the FIRST piece of jewelry in 16 years of marriage that he has gotten RIGHT!:hurray::hurray::hurray: I was stunned - truly -- he did a fabulous job!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My 14yo dd painted a sign for the front of our house for me that says "The Burrow". I love it and will treasure it always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A plane ticket to California to see my adopted mom and then dh surprised me with 2 new pieces of luggage to pack everything. I love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I think my favorite present was the money we got from my parents. We are using it to buy season passes for everyone to the local amusement park and getting the parking pass too. We are going to have an entire summer of amusement park rides and a water park too. Great America, here we come! I used to go there *all* the time when I lived in CA!!! My best gift of all was a mended relationship with ds and his gf and a RAD kid who behaved all day. Nothing else matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My favorite present was watching my previously unable to read child, read the instructions that came with her i-puppy. It was so awesome I cried. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My favorite gift was from Ds#1... He is 15yrs old with Asperger Syndrome/Sensory Integration Disorder... who hates being touched. . . . . . He gave me a hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't had a hug from him in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My daughter painted a chickadee for me! They are one of my favorite birds! before I had outdoor cats I would start my morning with coffee and devotions by the large bay window every day. I always sipped and enjoyed watching, and listening to, all the birds outside. One day the birds were EXTRA loud and I realized they were screaming at me because the feeder was empty. I threw on my snow boots and coat, grabbed the large bird scoop and filled it with seed. When I went outside to fill the feeders, all the birds hushed. As I was filling the feeders the sweetest little chickadee came and landed on my BOOT and just stared up to me as if he was saying, "Feed me! I'm hungry!" I have never forgotten that. It was SO SPECIAL!!! Then we got outdoor cats and they started to kill the birds. I miss feeding them SO MUCH but I just couldn't stand cleaning up the carnage anymore. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My best gift was a family that listened to me, really listened when I said that I wanted nothing. Nothing is what I got; it is such a relief, and I'm so happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I can't pick one because I got sooooo many wonderful gifts! A few weeks ago, we took the girls to AC Moore and let them pick out some $1 things to paint for each other and us. So I got a beautiful wooden cross, a jewelry box, and a doll. :001_smile: My mom got me a gift certificate for a massage!! My father in law gave me money that I am going to put toward replacing the lens my husband lost from my camera. I have always wanted a vintage wedding ring, but we haven't been able to afford the real thing. We found one with real diamonds, but set in sterling silver. I love sterling silver, and it was affordable, so dh bought it for me! It is similar to this one, but it doesn't have one large stone in the middle. Instead, it has several smaller diamonds. I love it! We got a white Christmas, which we all loved. I got to skype with my baby brother in Afghanistan and show him all the girls' gifts and the snow. :happytears: What a wonderful Christmas we had!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My daughter painted a chickadee for me! They are one of my favorite birds! (I love chickadees!) We didn't have much for gifts this year because we spent our money bringing our college girls home to us! The best gift ever! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My favorite was the surprise newborn registrable Dexter heifer. I want one!!!!!!!!!!!! Cute beyond words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 That's awesome!!! My favorite gift was from Ds#1... He is 15yrs old with Asperger Syndrome/Sensory Integration Disorder... who hates being touched. . . . . . He gave me a hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't had a hug from him in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 a GPS....which is doubly awesome because I usually get nothing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A White Christmas - and it is still snowing!!!! We are up in our mountain cabin and really snowed in or rather iced in our street is completely icy. I have loved having this time to be together and just play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarleneW Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 An iphone and a new camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexia Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 beautiful earring hand made by a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My favorite gift was from Ds#1... He is 15yrs old with Asperger Syndrome/Sensory Integration Disorder... who hates being touched. . . . . . He gave me a hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't had a hug from him in years. That is soooo wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMama Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I was just posting about this over on my blog. I got some nice books and some new "good" sewing scissors. But the very BEST thing was something my son said to me just in passing: Without knowing the backstory it won't mean much to most people. But he's come such a very long way. I keep tearing up just thinking about the contrast. :crying::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Non-Material: *The 'I Love You' note that my DS (age 7) tucked into my stocking. *I got to see or Skype with all 5 of my siblings and all 9 of my nieces and nephews on my side! *The fact that my mom was thrilled with the family tree graphic print I ordered for her from Etsy. She's so hard to shop for and while she's gracious and says thank-you, she doesn't usually get SO excited about a gift. It was fun to see her react like that! :D Material: Probably my iPhone. DH wanted to surprise me, but my cell phone is literally ON me almost 99% of the time, so we just went in the day before Christmas and upgraded. I can't believe how slick it is. Plus I was a little surprised, because I ordered a Silhouette on Cyber Monday and just told DH to consider that my main gift for the year (I wanted the deal on it, plus wanted it for some Christmas projects). My parents also got us a TomTom GPS for the car that I'm tickled about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMama Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My favorite gift was from Ds#1... He is 15yrs old with Asperger Syndrome/Sensory Integration Disorder... who hates being touched. . . . . . He gave me a hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't had a hug from him in years. :crying::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I was just posting about this over on my blog. I got some nice books and some new "good" sewing scissors. But the very BEST thing was something my son said to me just in passing: Without knowing the backstory it won't mean much to most people. But he's come such a very long way. I keep tearing up just thinking about the contrast. I don't know the backstory, but just from the part you told, it sounds truly wonderful. I'm not surprised you got a little teary; I teared up just reading about it. I'm glad things are going so much better for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I got to skype with my baby brother in Afghanistan and show him all the girls' gifts and the snow. :happytears: I am so happy for you. :001_smile: My baby brother leaves for Iraq today and because he and his family were staying in a hotel and all packed for his wife to stay with her parents, I only got to talk to him on the phone. Would have loved to Skype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I am so happy for you. :001_smile: My baby brother leaves for Iraq today and because he and his family were staying in a hotel and all packed for his wife to stay with her parents, I only got to talk to him on the phone. Would have loved to Skype. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A plane ticket to California to see my adopted mom and then dh surprised me with 2 new pieces of luggage to pack everything. I love it!! Sounds so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My best gift of all was a mended relationship with ds and his gf and a RAD kid who behaved all day. Nothing else matters. Totally relate!!!! Awesome gifts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A White Christmas - and it is still snowing!!!! We are up in our mountain cabin and really snowed in or rather iced in our street is completely icy. I have loved having this time to be together and just play. I love White Christmas!!!!!! We got a good amount of snow (Chicago burb) but not as much as relatives got in NY. But according to forecast.... Friday it is supposed to get into the 50's so the snow will melt :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My baby brother leaves for Iraq today and because he and his family were staying in a hotel and all packed for his wife to stay with her parents, I only got to talk to him on the phone. Would have loved to Skype. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Since several of you have said you like chickadees too, I thought I'd post a picture of the painting my dd did. :) Actually I just realized that the picture is not done in this shot, I'll have to take another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My favorite gift was from Ds#1... He is 15yrs old with Asperger Syndrome/Sensory Integration Disorder... who hates being touched. . . . . . He gave me a hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't had a hug from him in years. Now THAT'S a gift to treasure forever!!! My small upstairs old TV/DVD combo that I only watched occasionally went out on me receently and the family replaced it with a new 22 inch HDTV. Yesterday my oldest and I went out and bought a DVD player with money that my inlaws had given me. I found a blueray player with wifi on the end aisle for $50 off. I've been bummed that I can't get in PBS since they went to digital but having the watch instantly feature from Netflix available to me now will make that much better for me. My poor family--I'm the one who cares least about the technology in the family and now I have the best set up. :) I also got a Doughmaker's 9 x 13 with my name etched on the side and a personalized cover from my in laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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