Come on and tell what you got that turned out to be your favorite this year.
The gift of life, as some of you know last year right before Christmas I was diagnosed with cancer.. So after months of chemo and radiation I am doing well.. Funny how this past year was such a blurr... Hopewfully this new year will be much better!!!
Quote from: B-flatCome on and tell what you got that turned out to be your favorite this year.
My sweet little piano that is still sitting out in the garage!! :( Day after New Year's the tree comes down and the piano goes in!!
It was not the most expensive but our favorite is a framed picture of my step son and his family.
Actually, the greatest thing I got for Christmas, was watching the kids tear open their stuff, seeing their excitement and joy at the new stuff. As for actual material things... can't say as I got that much. but if I gotta choose one, it would be the Solar Path Lights the kids got for me and my camper!
I'm with Gone-Camping, even tho there were several wonderful gifts, nohing compares to having all the kids and grandkids home, with food a plenty and wrapping paper flying and everybody laughing and talking at once. It doesn't get any better than that.
T
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I think the best non-material gift I got was seeing how happy Holly was with the freezer.
The best gift(s) I got were the watch Holly gave me, and the quilt my grandmother made for us. The pattern is Bride's Bouquet.
As a side note, I hope to have pictures of my granny's other quilts that are available for sale. I have offered to put them on my website with pictures and prices. Mom is working on taking some pictures and sending them to me.
Larry
well, I FINALLY got the gifts I wanted most of all and have shamelessly hinted to my family about for over a year.
They gave "me" two hives of bees and a goat and a pair of rabbits! They went in my name to the Heifer Project so they could provide them for some third world families.
I am going to give our kids some Heifer Project chickens for Valentine's Day instead of the box of chocolates we usually have delivered to them.
Quote from: NightOwlwell, I FINALLY got the gifts I wanted most of all and have shamelessly hinted to my family about for over a year.
They gave "me" two hives of bees and a goat and a pair of rabbits! They went in my name to the Heifer Project so they could provide them for some third world families.
I am going to give our kids some Heifer Project chickens for Valentine's Day instead of the box of chocolates we usually have delivered to them.
Yes...we were the honorary chicken gifters from Holly's aunt and uncle.
Larry
Quote from: brainpauseYes...we were the honorary chicken gifters from Holly's aunt and uncle.
Larry
Larry, I LOVE the way you described this. "Honorary chicken gifters" !! And BTW, so happy to learn of Holly's delight with her wonderful new freezer. it was fun for all of us to be a part of it with our remarks and opinions. I still remember how thrilled I was with ours and what a great contribution it made to our mealtimes and my ability to be more creative in my cooking and baking.
( Christmas morning, we were talking about what fun it is to participate in The Heifer Project and 15 year old Hannah (the DGD) observed with dry humor so typical of her, "Yes, but it isnt nearly as enjoyable for the animals you give, you know--eventually, all they are going to do is eat them."
My favorite gift was something I totally wasn't expecting. After fighting with my Mom during December :( I found myself with a deep appreciation of how my mother IN-LAW does things during the holidays. I tend to take her for granted, she's ALWAYS there if I need her to watch the kids, even at a moments notice. I try to be considerate of her plans too, and if she's doing something I'll find someone else. I really apprerciate how she tries to make everybody feel special during the holidays, even if it's just a gift from the dollar store you know she was thinking of you. I'm really thankful I have this perspective on her.
Aside from that my DH bought me a sewing machine, which I love and was NOT expecting! :)
My favorite gift this year was given to me by my new fiance.....a beautiful diamond engagement ring, platinum with 18K gold accents. It looks like the Banjo picker and I will be getting married sometime in 2004. It was a wonderful suprise on Christmas Eve.:M :) :cool:
Well to be honest, it is a once in a lifetime gift. My dad passed away a couple of years ago. My mom had the "Imperial Princess" and only used it once since dad has gone. She wanted to keep it in the family so she gave it to my family. It's a 1999 in perfect condition and is 42 feet long. You can see her here:
http://popupdreams.tripod.com/boat.html (//%22http://popupdreams.tripod.com/boat.html%22)
I miss my dad very much, but it is nice having something of his that he loved so much.
Congratulations, B-flat! I know you are sooooo happy and excited! Holly and I won't be newlyweds anymore (officially) on March 2, 2004 (2 years), so we need some more newlywed blood around here! Maybe YOU can go to Hawaii on your honeymoon and post from your hotel room to PUT like I did!
StarcraftDad, glad you were able to keep something of your dad's to help remember him. We hope you don't disappear to a boating board though!
Larry
Nancy, WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!! I wish you many years of married bliss!
Your lovely Christmas gift brings to mind my favorite quote: "LIVING WELL IS THE BEST REVENGE!!" Yes, indeedy!
Starcraft Dad... What a huge boat!!! And still has that touch of canvas that we PU'ers love!!!! ;)
Wow! What a beautiful boat, Starcraft Dad, and a wonderful memory that lives on. I'm sure you are enjoying that boat.
And, thanks for all the good wishes from brainpause and NightOwl. Yes, living well is the best revenge! I don't know about posting from any hotel rooms in Hawaii, though, but Larry I do remember something about that from when you were on your honeymoon.
Wow Starcraft Dad! What a beautiful boat. There is no better place for memories than the ocean! Your Mom made a wise decision giving it to you, I bet she also can't wait to take a spin! :)
I told you I would post pictures of my favorite gift. Well, I didn't take pictures of the watch, but here are some pics of the quilt my Granny gave us. The pattern is called "Bride's Bouquet." Forgive me if the pictures aren't perfect, but it is a $49 digital camera I thought I'd try for ebaying.
http://larryandhollycrockett.com/quilt1.JPG
http://larryandhollycrockett.com/quilt2.JPG
Isn't she talented?!
Larry
Yes, your Granny is very talented, and that's a beautiful quilt. Thanks for showing it to us.
(and, BTW, the camera isn't bad either)
T
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Larry, the quilt is so beautiful, and yes, even the "cheap" digital camera gave us a good idea of how wonderful the quilt is. And in addition to its beauty, you and Holly can know that there is love in every stitch--and that is the greatest gift of all!
Larry, that is beautiful and I still have a quilt that was made for me. I've learned to make quilts, too, in my spare time (which is very little). You will cherish that quilt forever.