Fun Gifts

I received some fun things this Christmas, so I thought I put them out there with a great big, "Thank You".

In my stocking was this fun book from Tim: I Hate Other People's Kids. Before you recoil in horror, I'll bet some of the examples strike a chord. Here's a couple - "All of us, with or without children, have had that sinking feeling come over us when we see kids sitting in a movie theater, because we know there will be noise and popcorn thrown... And who hasn't gone shopping and turned down an aisle that looks like monkeys attacked it..."

Actually, considering I volunteer to work with kids at church at least twice a month, perhaps I shouldn't say I found this book funny. If you want the truth I find it very hard to believe that anyone could hate these angelic beings! I really do enjoy and love the kid's at Revolution... it's OTHER people's kids that drive me nuts!

My girls know me well and got me a Starbucks card and an It's a Grind card!!

My sister also lavished me with gift cards for Chipotle (my favorite) and the Corner Bakery (my other favorite).

My mom went overboard as usual and bought a calendar, a piece for my Precious Moments Nativity (somewhat ironically, it's a chicken), a beautiful, thick suede jacket, a cookbook, warm socks (I practice "safe socks" in bed so I don't shock Tim into the next room), a really cute snowman Christmas decoration for my walls, and other things I'm sure I'm forgetting. All I know is that I was surrounded by a large pile!

My dad gave me an 8x10 of our famous family portrait, and an 80gb removable, portable hard drive! This way we can transfer files much easier.

Jenny bought this beautiful purse from one of my favorite ebay sellers. I have wanted a purse like this since I first saw one in March!

My Grandmother got me a really nice sweater that I love! I wore it today as a matter of fact.

Along the way were other gift cards (love those), baked goods, ornaments, and assorted fun things that made me feel very special this year.

Thanks everyone. I love you all!