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What did you all get for Christmas?? Post here :)

I'll start

My Elliptical
New stainless steal cooking set (been begging for one forever)
A pretty tourmelline ring form both hubby and son
A candle holder from daughter
A nice christmas decoration from my son

Oh yeah, and $300 for new clothes :)


OKAY YOUR TURN!

I got over 1/2 of my personnell training sessions paid for by my family. So i'm happy about that. Ad a itunes gift card. Can't argue about it (:

I got an outfit that I am happy to say is too big. In the past I got outfits that were too small, I wasn't so happy then.

I got a years gym membership with 6 sessions with a personal trainer and a gift card to Academy sports (so I can get new workout clothes) from DH.

A toaster oven from my 21 yr. old son (don't know how he came up with that, LOL).

Clothes from my MIL, Aunt, DH , SD and DD and they all fit (for a change).

Multiple boxes of cookies and fudge that I regifted to my son's GF and to our neighbors.

Had lots of good things in my stocking such as makeup, perfume and nailpolishes.

My MIL got me a really sweet sweatshirt saying how great of a grandmother I am.

The very best gift I got this year was the feeling in my own heart when I was able to buy for a strangers child that most likely wouldn't have gotten anything for Christmas.

Oohh..Goody..

From my husband- I got a small diamond necklace-it's the exact same one I looked at months ago and loved but couldn't afford at the time and he surprised me with it.

From My SIL and her hubby- Some cheap chocolate candy which I just trashed by the way-it wasn't even good and a joint 50 dollar visa gift card.

From my FIL- a 50 dollar gift card to Texas Roadhouse and then a 100 dollar check which is greatly appreciated right now.

From my mom and her boyfriend-some shoes that she went to a lot of trouble to get since I have the same pair in black which she also bought for christmas as an early present since I needed some comfy black dress shoes for my new job that I started 3 weeks ago and I wanted them in brown too and she had to special order them over the phone but they still sent the wrong size so I'm going to have to take them back unfortunately and exchange them and she also gave me a 50 dollar gift card to the same shoe store which is Clarks in case the shoes I got are gone and they don't have my size and I have to buy another pair that isn't on sale. Then I also got a lot of expensive meat from Ohama Steak which comes in handy this time of year since my husband's job at this time of year is very slow and money is much tighter.

From my Aunt in law-She gave us a cute ornament for our tree and 10 dollars hidden in it and then some martini stuff that can be frozen and used to chill drinks it's neat and cute looking.

From a good girlfriend-She got me a long sleeved cashmere sweater that I can wear to work since I have very little work appropriate attire since we have a strict dress code.

A lot of practical but thoughtful gifts this year which is very much appreciated. My christmas gift to myself was some clothes that I can wear to work or in social settings and getting a new hairstyle and new color and I'm also possibly doing a gym membership where my friends are at so we can all work out together and cheer each other on. Overall I had a very nice christmas.

New aggresive inline blades with a h block groove =]

I've felt a bit spoiled this year...

My fiance bought us a Wii and several accessories, including a second wiimote and 5 games. (Wii Sports, Super Paper Mario, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Mario Party8, and WarioWare Smooth Moves). He also got me a Cookie Monster plushie doll, which I adore and love to bits. Havent let it go in 24 hours! :P

My Parents got us land in the USA. They bought two lots in the town they live in and they're planning on building a house there for us and another house next door, possibly a duplex so double the rental potential income. My Fiance and I currently hail from North Wales, and we've been anxious to move over to the states for quite some time now. They also sent us $500, a Family Guy edition of Monopoly, and a years supply of Twizzlers and Hamburger Helper. My mom is a teacher and my dad's in the Army, and I have 2 younger sisters, so they arent particularly rich, in case anybody's getting ideas out there :P

My two little sisters sent me a parcel last week that I've not received yet, so I'm really looking forward to their care package!

My Grandparent's sent us $200 total, which is really sweet of them. I havent seen one set (my mom's side) in about 4 or so years. I'm hoping to visit them next christmas.

My Fiance's side of the family gave me a slushie/smoothie making musheen..(mush, get it?) a new hair dryer, with this "diffuser" attachment, I have no idea what its for and the attachment is pretty much bigger than my head! They also bought me some comedy books as well.

I'm getting another present soon. Its not really a true present, but the gesture is coming from my Fiance's Boss. He has connections and will be getting me a really really good deal on a lease for a new car. So, my car of choice will probably end up being a brand new Mini Cooper.

I feel so spoiled this year. I've never really ever had such a bountiful christmas, and I'm really thankful for it. I have been good this year, honest :(

I could never remember everything! But I'll list the biggies!!

From my boyfriend:
A plane ticket to Vegas, hotel, front row seats to Blue Man Group, (my sister chipped in for all of this) and spending money to be with my girlfriends on my friends 21st February 7th-11th! They were all going but I skipped out (I was on the fence about it but they needed an answer at the time so I reluntantly said no) so he went behind my back and arranged everything for me!

Oh, and how can I forget, EVERYTHING from Coach I ever said I wanted! Last time we went in, he noted everything I pointed out, went back and bought every bag and wallet I said I liked. He's is INSANE, but I love him I couldn't believe when he brought the giant stack of Coach boxes out of the bedroom, I nearly fainted. I felt like I was on a game show and I just won the Grand Prize

And The Hills box set


From my boyfriends parents:
A Vera Wang sweater set, pajamas, and a bunch of small things.

From my Parents:
Several gifts cards, clothing, and a huge spa package at the MGM Grand in Vegas where I will be staying


It was truly a great Christmas!!!

I got some great stuff. This is the first year I have asked for stuff for my home. I got a really nice wood card table, a silver trashcan with a lid, a memory foam pillow, a teapot, some sweaters and a game for my Nintendo DS. I got everything on my list!!!

Wow we all got spoiled!!!

Hey tanner'smom. how is that Memory Foam pillow? I've been thinking of getting one.

I only got 2 things,

A NEW HOUSE
A NEW VACUUM CLEANER..lol

Both things I LOVE!

from dh:
new skiis (I guess that means he is offering to watch the kiddos so I can try them out soon?)
AND - every year we get eachother an ornament...if we can we try to make it "represent" the past year, but some years are tough. I thought maybe he would get me a runner for my marathon, but he got me a Betty Boop for my weight loss ("because this is the year I got REALLY sexy and try googling "sexy Xmas ornaments") :rofl:
+ books and DVD's

and a bunch of gift cards from my family for books and dining out.

Hopefully Betty is the motivation I need to right this current train wreck!

Let's see......
--Sony Walkman MP3/Video player
--FLIP video camera (LOVE IT!!)
--Family Feud DVD game
--a really nice boxcutter (I use them at work)
--Season 3 of The Office on DVD
--Biggest Loser Fitness Program Book
--Biggest Loser workout DVDs--the two new ones
--a yoga DVD
--a meditation DVD
--a yoga mat
--gift cards
--cash
--clothes

And oh yeah....a NEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW CAR!!!

A 2007 Mazda 5!! (See pic below--mine is silver!)

And as a BONUS--I also get a NEWWWWWWWWWW CAR PAYMENT too!! LOL

We got the kids Guitar Hero I, II , and III. Plus they each got guitars to go with! Did that mostly for us anyway:D

Oh this is fun! I got a cruise to Mexico in April, video ipod, personalized headphones (that are so cute), jammies, slippers, America's Test Kitchen dvd's seaon 2006 and 2007, a couple of sweaters, diamond necklace (my dad). And best of all we spent the entire day on Christmas with my family. My Mom was diagnosed with cancer this summer and being with my family was the one thing I wanted most!

From my fiance: a huge jewelry box and contact lenses

From my parents: miscellaneous smaller items like bath salts

From my aunt: a gorgeous framed photograph that belonged to my Great Grandparents that I have longed for since early childhood

From my future in-laws: DVD's, books, the cutest scarf and hat set, a gift certificate towards my wedding dress and a nice sum of money to be used towards my "trusseau"

Santa is good!!!

I have to brag first and say that I got my husband a Nintendo Wii. :D He literally ran around the house like a kid. We have been playing it for a week now-and it is pretty good exercise! :D


I got:

~My husband bought me a fire pit for the backyard with stone and copper mosaic around the edge. I have been wanting it for 2 years. He also knows I am a wine lover, and went to a local vineyard and bought me a case of 12 bottles-all of the varieties that are my favorites, and a very nice wine rack to go with them. :)

I got plenty of other things on my list as well. (We have a HUGE family...)
~white bath towels
~black/stainless teapot
~14K gold nose ring (mine are all silver)
~Bath and Body Works stuff
~3 belly dance dvds that I wanted
~new bed pillows
~chocolate truffles (which I am enjoying in moderation, within calorie limits)
~new crystal glasses specifically for red wines
~Strawberry Shortcake t-shirt (I collect SS...)
~new New Balance cross trainer shoes

I also got some money, and I bought a new scale I have had my eye on. It does weight, body fat, body fat in POUNDS, checks your bone mass (mine is excellent from all of my exercise!), and checks your body hydration level.

I was SOOOOO excited to get this scale!!!! I love, love, love it! :)

Lots of clothes and small personal items, cash (always a good gift LOL), and my new smoothy making blender since my old one was on it's last legs. ;)

Well I got a really great classy USC sweatshirt from my son and :love: daughter in law :love: plus another USC on order ~ daughter and :p kidnapper son in law :p gave Angie and I a book of pictures of their wedding they had made...really cool...only problem with it is :p k-sil :p is in a lot of the pictures ~ Step-d got me a really nice sweater ~ knucklehead nephew gave me some pj lounge pants with Miller Lite Beer on them...guess they didn't have Miller Draft ;) ` my brother in law drew my name for the extended family, he gave me a couple of USC shirts too.

Angie and I picked out and bought together two new recliners for the family room....that's 3 new recliners this year...we got a new one for the living room several months ago. That was our present to each other.

The kids and I also bought Angie a polenta pot...which she will be using tomorrow night for the New Years Eve party.

I hope you all were nice to :clause:

Coach purse- that is the most awesome!
Jewelry Armoir (big jewelry box)---SOOO NICE
Adidas sweatshirt
A big girl Microwave!
Lotions from B&B-Works
Starbucks and Target Gift Cards
Digital dictionary thesorus (i know i should be using it now LMAO!)
Flash light key chain
Christmas mug & plate set
PJ's

plus my boyfriend bought me 3 pairs of shoes before Christmas because he knew I needed them! (My feet hurt so bad I couldn't walk anywhere)

also, for my 2 year anniversary I got a dozon long stem roses, they are still looking very GOOD.

OMG!! I just realized how BLESSED I am. Geeze, spoiled too maybe. I am so blessed to have my boyfriend and family, I think I am going to cry.

Well, I am going to get up and go tell him thank you, again.

Let's see....

students and coworkers: the usual assortment of cookie tins, gift cards, christmas coffee mugs, and lotions.

family: my usual main gift of money (which I am thankfully saving for a much needed new computer), a bottle of my fave perfume-Tova, a nice sized Trader Joe's gift card (bless my mom for realizing my finances are going to be tight the next couple of months), Both of Alton Brown's cookbooks from my stepmom, and a basket of groceries with a mini crockpot from my grandmother.

The fun and interesting stuff, though, comes from my shall we say...quircky stepdad: I got 7, yes count them, 7 car airfresheners (in jasmine, pina colada, summer breeze, harmony, lemon lime, sage and citrus, and macintosh scents), a weather watchers calendar, a farmer's almanac, a bottle of Knob Creek whiskey (which I must admit, is some pretty tasty stuff), a miniature Cranium game (just the drawing portion), a little bottle of natural herb bitters (whatever those are), a coffee grinder, a little keychain tool set, and a bottle of wine creatively named "YN". Yeah, I love my stepdad...he keeps life (or at least Christmas) interesting.:dizzy:

Oooh, Santa was good to me this year, I'll list some highlights:

From Hubby I got a beautiful Coach patchwork tote (the gold one w/brown suede patches) and from my funny 8 y.o. son, a Coach furry monkey key fob. It's hilarious and I love it!

I got some cool new CD's (Nikki Sixx The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack and Ultimate Santana), from my #3 sister, a gift certificate for a 1 hr massage and spa day! From my #6 sister, a 1 mos. trial membership for the new Y by my house; some divine smelling bath products and lotions and from my parents, cozy new fuzzy pajamas.

The hubby and I hit Las Vegas 2 days after Christmas and he gave me lots of spending money $$$ upon arrival, plus more when he won at the crap tables and black jack. Oh yeah, tickets to see Van Halen while in LV! The show was AWESOME!!!!! David Lee Roth and the Van Halen brothers still rock!

Here's a pic of one of my favorite gifts...the monkey key fob :lol:

I got an iphone and I can not believe just how much I love it. It does so many different things I've been able to ditch my purse as long as I'm wearing something with pockets.