5LittleMonkeys Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) SIL and her family came this weekend for an early Christmas get together. I knew she was bringing presents but didn't know what they were until just a week or so ago. She bought each of my 5 dc an Ipod Touch and Otter box covers. She also gave them $50 gift cards for apps. She upgraded her I-phone and gave my dh her other I-phone touch along with access to her plan. (We just use tracphones right now):svengo: I am shocked and amazed and grateful and so, so appreciative of the generosity she (and her whole family) have shown to us. They got other gifts for each of our dc and a board game for the whole family too. I know she doesn't truly know how much it meant to us (Christmas was going to be extremely slim this year in the gift department.) although I did try to express to her how much. The only problem I have, and I joked to her about it before she left, is that she left before helping me figure these things out!!! So now I need to know some of the best educational apps out there before my dc use up the whole gift card on silly games. If anyone wants to see a vid of dd8 getting her present, I put a link on post 11. Edited December 11, 2011 by 5LittleMonkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Wow! That's really sweet of them! Enjoy your new toys! Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 That is so sweet! I have a brother/sil that can be counted on to give my kids very generous gifts. I hope they enjoy their new iPods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Two words; Angry Birds. really, it's educational, and not silly at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmommy Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Two words; Angry Birds.really, it's educational, and not silly at all :iagree:It really is a challenging game involving physics and a lot fun too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 That is so nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Wow! How generous of her! Your dc must be thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgialee Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Wow! That is quite the generous gift!!! You and your family must be ecstatic! I don't really have recommendations, but there is an eductational section in the app store that will have all sorts of good apps. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hide the gift card. There are enough free apps to keep the kids busy for ages. Use it for music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I just wanted to say I'm happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) SIL just e-mailed me this. This is the 8yo's reaction when she opened hers. I thought the initial outburst was it but then she stood up and went at it again.:lol: I have to admit that she had me in tears I was so happy for her. Edited: Oh, I hope it works...I think you may have to have Quick Time to run it (?). Edited December 12, 2011 by 5LittleMonkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 SIL just e-mailed me this. This is the 8yo's reaction when she opened hers. I thought the initial outburst was it but then she stood up and went at it again.:lol: I have to admit that she had me in tears I was so happy for her. Edited: Oh, I hope it works...I think you may have to have Quick Time to run it (?). It says "email unavailable" and error 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 It says "email unavailable" and error 400. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Okay, let me try to attach it a different way...did I mention I'm very tech illiterate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Okay, try this link. On the bottom right corner of the little pic you can expand it larger. I fixed the link in the other post too. Edited December 12, 2011 by 5LittleMonkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Weasley's Wand Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not sure if you are aware of this since you seemed new to the iTouches, but apps can be shared amongst the devices. Don't let each kid buy a copy of something like Angry Birds or whatever. Buy one app, then download it onto each device that needs it. It's possible there's a limit (you have more devices than we do), but you don't need to buy the same thing for all 6 devices six times. Likewise, books and music can be shared amongst the devices in the household. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 that's awesome! So happy for all of you!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not sure if you are aware of this since you seemed new to the iTouches' date=' but apps can be shared amongst the devices. Don't let each kid buy a copy of something like Angry Birds or whatever. Buy one app, then download it onto each device that needs it. It's possible there's a limit (you have more devices than we do), but you don't need to buy the same thing for all 6 devices six times. Likewise, books and music can be shared amongst the devices in the household. Enjoy![/quote'] Thanks! Actually SIL did tell me that before she left. Dh has been reading up on them and playing around with them all day so I think he has most of it figured out. I felt pretty out of the loop though when I asked how to delete an app and my 5yo ran over to me and showed me how to do it.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Wow! What an amazing and generous gift! My kids love Rocket Math. My son was playing it at church the other night after our Christmas program and one of the adults watched him play it, downloaded it on his iPhone and promptly got himself hooked, LOL (you can adjust the level of difficulty). Also Stack the States, Harry Potter Spells (not sure if you can do it on an iPod touch, but if you have it on two iPhones you can duel with it), Angry Birds and all it's variations, All the 'Stories' (Restaurant Story, City Story, etc etc etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I am so happy that you have such generous people in your life. :grouphug: Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Two words; Angry Birds.really, it's educational, and not silly at all OK for the kids; just don't put it on your dh' new iPod. I am an Angry Birds widow. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Merry Christmas--what an awesome blessing to have such wonderful family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh, and if you like challenging math-type games, try Drop Seven. My husband is addicted and before he finally got an iPhone of his own last week, I could hardly set mine down for fear that he'd snatch it up and start playing it again :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks everyone and thanks LemonPie for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 OK for the kids; just don't put it on your dh' new iPod. I am an Angry Birds widow. :glare: I play more than DH does. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 You might like to check out this site: http://appsforhomeschooling.com/ Many of the apps seem to be for young children. I just found this one for our olders: Speed Anatomy by Benoit Essiambre recognize and locate anatomical terms...... against the clock! http://www.amazon.com/Benoit-Essiambre-Speed-Anatomy/dp/B0050KUR0S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=mobile-apps&qid=1323755467&sr=1-3 This is supposed to be very good: Kids Place - With Child Lock http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061S073A/?tag=kindleboards-20 Forgive me if these apps don't work with your device. I'm new to this, too:o) What a blessing your sil (or was it your sister?) is! Blessed to be a blessing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 thank you for sharing the generosity of your sil and bil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Something to consider is creating a joint kiddo iTunes account - then they can share apps, and you get more bang for your gift card bucks. How fantastic of you BIL and SIL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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