DisneyWalle
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- Jun 18, 2008
My ds turns 12 this year and is so difficult to buy for -- it just becomes more and more challenging each year. He is a very simple guy. He doesn't care for music (who doesn't like music of some kind?), he doesn't care for sports (this drives his dad crazy), he isn't big into electronics (dont mind this -- these things are expensive and fragile), and he says he is too old for legos anymore (he used to love these).
His likes are science experiments (the stuff that explode), books (the old fashioned page turning kind) and brain teaser puzzles. Books play such a huge role in his life, his grandparents had a huge floor to ceiling bookshelf custom made for an entire wall in his bedroom (its his birthday present from them which he gets this Friday). Its beautiful -- solid oak stained his favorite color, a dark walnut. So of course, he wants books for Christmas to add to his personal library. This is the list of books I plan to get him:
I am Number Four, Power of Six, Rise of Nine, Halo: Crytum, Halo: Primodium, Lost Gate, Pathfinder, RailSea, Advent, Little Brother, Choas Walking, Monsters of Men, Daniel X: Armageddon, Virals, Seizure, Angel: Maximum Ride, Gods and Warriors, Candymakers, Theodore Boone Series (3), Department 19, Department 19: The Rising, Dragon Keepers Chronicles (5), and the Heir Chronicles (3). Thats 31 books, I think. I have found most on ebay for $3 each and free shipping -- so not too bad. I also plan on getting him 2 brainteaser puzzles, new pajama bottoms (cause he only wears the bottoms) and magic putty (science putty that reacts to your body chemistry). I'm not too sure what to get for stocking stuffers yet -- have to think on that one some more. I would like to know if anyone else has a child like this.
For the rest of my family:
DH -- I'm quilting a blanket for him -- my first one, hoping it turns out good but I have one I knitted just in case. He is always cold -- once the calender says its November, doesn't matter the outside temperature, he is freezing. Its funny really! We live in South Alabama --- we usually have 1 month of temperatures below 55 -- I know most wouldn't find that cold but to him it might as well be blowing artic winds and snow.
Several years ago, my sister and I decided along with our momma that we really didn't need anything anymore. As adults if we need something we buy it when we need it -- we don't wait for someone else to get it for us. So, we decided to make homemade gifts -- this is what I am working on:
Rag Wreaths
Candy Jars (a pinterest idea)
Rice Heat Pads
Quilted Lap Blankets
Cake Plate (a pinterest idea) with Caramel cookies
(The candy and cookies are for my dad and brother-in-law)
His likes are science experiments (the stuff that explode), books (the old fashioned page turning kind) and brain teaser puzzles. Books play such a huge role in his life, his grandparents had a huge floor to ceiling bookshelf custom made for an entire wall in his bedroom (its his birthday present from them which he gets this Friday). Its beautiful -- solid oak stained his favorite color, a dark walnut. So of course, he wants books for Christmas to add to his personal library. This is the list of books I plan to get him:
I am Number Four, Power of Six, Rise of Nine, Halo: Crytum, Halo: Primodium, Lost Gate, Pathfinder, RailSea, Advent, Little Brother, Choas Walking, Monsters of Men, Daniel X: Armageddon, Virals, Seizure, Angel: Maximum Ride, Gods and Warriors, Candymakers, Theodore Boone Series (3), Department 19, Department 19: The Rising, Dragon Keepers Chronicles (5), and the Heir Chronicles (3). Thats 31 books, I think. I have found most on ebay for $3 each and free shipping -- so not too bad. I also plan on getting him 2 brainteaser puzzles, new pajama bottoms (cause he only wears the bottoms) and magic putty (science putty that reacts to your body chemistry). I'm not too sure what to get for stocking stuffers yet -- have to think on that one some more. I would like to know if anyone else has a child like this.
For the rest of my family:
DH -- I'm quilting a blanket for him -- my first one, hoping it turns out good but I have one I knitted just in case. He is always cold -- once the calender says its November, doesn't matter the outside temperature, he is freezing. Its funny really! We live in South Alabama --- we usually have 1 month of temperatures below 55 -- I know most wouldn't find that cold but to him it might as well be blowing artic winds and snow.
Several years ago, my sister and I decided along with our momma that we really didn't need anything anymore. As adults if we need something we buy it when we need it -- we don't wait for someone else to get it for us. So, we decided to make homemade gifts -- this is what I am working on:
Rag Wreaths
Candy Jars (a pinterest idea)
Rice Heat Pads
Quilted Lap Blankets
Cake Plate (a pinterest idea) with Caramel cookies
(The candy and cookies are for my dad and brother-in-law)
Plus I got some AG accessories....some are already on backorder til October and November! 
So if you're planning to purchase McKenna items, you might try to do it soon to guarantee you're able to get it in time for Christmas.
to all the new ladies who have found us over the last few days!
Glad to have you joining in!! Whoever asked earlier,..no, you are Not hijacking! This thread is to talk about all the shopping, shipping,wrapping and planning,~ so ask whatever you need to!
, but are any of you in my neck of the woods with this lingering heat? We had some cool days with a lot of wind last week that blew in from Isaac, but this week we are back in the 90s with no rain forecasted and the real feel for the week is up to 110!!!!! Also, we have those darn lovebugs and they were out in full force today!! YUCK!!! After next week the temps here should be a little lower...I know it's hot for us even in Oct, but we usually don't have the upper 90s with real feels of over 100 by then...Lordy, bring on some cool fronts!!
