2006-12-19

Counting down: 6 days left

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Class or Lesson
People often love the idea of learning something new and it would be a great gift to get them a class or lesson on a topic they've been wanting to know more about. I once gave my mom a session with a professional makeup artist (not that she needed it, just because it's fun) and gave Andy a flight lesson. Other ideas might include guitar lessons, yoga classes, cooking class, art class, beading class and anything else that might be of interest to someone.

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Charlotte's Web

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On Monday, I took Payton, Aubry (who stayed the night the night before) and Blake to see Charlotte's Web. I packed the tissues because I knew it would get me and it did. I've heard that it's best for ages 7 and up but Blake enjoyed it. I think kids that enjoy Babe would like this movie because it's similar CGI animation. I highly recommend this movie for kids. We have so many movies to see over the next couple of weeks - more on those as we see them. :)

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Weekend fun

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Payton is now out of school for 2 1/2 weeks so let the fun begin! On Saturday, we went to Putt Putt and drove go carts, played mini golf and video games. I forgot my camera and used my camera phone but can't figure out how to get the pics off without paying a fortune to upgrade my account. We had so much fun and Blake's ability to do more means more fun for all of us.

Sunday was my birthday and we went to my favorite Japanese restaurant. It was extra yummy this time and the perfect birthday dinner.

Payton trying to hide from the camera (tiny hint of braces)...


Typical rock, paper, scissors game while we waited at least 45 minutes for our food.


The onion volcano that fascinates Blake every time...


Blake loved the food - he exclaimed "this is so yummy!" and the other people at the table got a kick out of that.


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2006-12-18

Counting down: 7 days left

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Magazine Subscriptions
Kids love to get mail that's just for them so why not sign them up for a subscription to a magazine on a topic that they love? Many magazines will even let you subscribe online and provide a printable gift card that you can give for Christmas (preferably given with a current issue of the magazine if you can get one on newstands so that the kids can see what they can expect in the mail).

Adults also love to get non-bills in the mail so subscriptions for us are also nice. Popular Science happens to be a favorite at our house but there are so many on every topic that it should be easy to find one to suit just about anyone's interests.

Amazon has hundreds of magazines available with printable gift cards that you can purchase within minutes.

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2006-12-17

Counting down: 8 days left

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Fresh Flowers
Every year we send Andy's mom a big poinsettia like the one pictured above. Other fresh flowers that are great at Christmastime are fresh wreaths and fresh flower centerpieces for Christmas dinner. Many local florists will deliver the same day that you call to place an order so it's an especially good gift for some of the people you may not have gotten a gift for yet.

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Call Santa

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1-800-972-6242. New message everyday! :)

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32

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"I'm 32 years old, that ain't the end. But it sure ain't where I began."
- from Jewel's song "Stephenville, Texas"

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