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!
Last edited by tamaralynn; 12-25-2007 at 09:16 PM.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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")
+ 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
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!
Bragging Board!!!
