DW's Wish List

What I'd really like is a Gift Card to www.bikebandit.com .

I could also use:

• Gift Card to Home Depot (for a new Air compressor hose, torque wrench, or a new bow saw)
• Gift Card to Sears

Noelle's Wish List

My primary interest this year is to invest some time and money into my photography. I want to buy a new camera, purchase some intro lighting equipment and buy some post-production materials so I can fancify my photos. :) All of these items are outside of our budget -- so I think a VISA card would help me hurdle those financial obstacles.

If you are more drawn to the tangible gift ideas - I need a new timer for the kitchen. I love the OXO Triple Timer at Williams Sonoma. I am interested in expanding my abilities in Asian Cooking. And I love fun silver, ethnic looking earrings like:

http://jewelry.novica.com/earrings/favorites/malachite-chandelier-earrings-lady-of-the-forest/172179/
http://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/handmade+jewelry/handmade+earrings/wire+earrings/swirl+de+lys+earrings.do?sortby=ourPicks

Charlotte's 2011 List

Charlotte is generally enthusiastic about most things...as long as they aren't frilly and pink.

Her main interests right now are around LEGOS, Squinkies, Sports and Music. She also brought home a kid's book about the NBA that she has been sleeping with!!! She would be thrilled with anything that allows her to construct. She is also totally into science. We have a couple cool science kits that she really enjoys doing.

The Museum of Science in Boston has a series of books she has enjoyed that are all about engineering and its human side. These are the ones she does not have:

Javier Builds a Bridge
Kwames Sound
Leif Catches the Wind
Mariana Becomes a Butterfly
Juan Daniels Futbol Frog
A Reminder for Emily
Michelles MVP Award

Ben's 2011 Wish List.

There is a fully published list this year that has hyperlinks and pricing!!! Email me if you want it...its actually entertaining as he has developed a key code to accompany it.

Ben's interests right now continue to be around Wii games, interior design/house design (NEW HGTV enthusiast), art (drawing and ceramics) and soccer. He is also OBSESSED with Lord of the Rings, The character Legolas and Archery. Anything along these themes is sure to bring a smile.

As for specifics:

Papo Figurines - the kids play with these all the time!
The Sorcerer
The Dwarf's King
Werewolf
Orc Waghar
Fantasy Black Horse
Green Dragon

Other figurines:
Shansy Dragon Rider
Mighty Fighter Elephant with Rider

Books:
A Practical Guide to Dragons
A Practical Guide to Dragon Magic
A Practical Guide to Faeries
A Practical Guide to Vampires
Red Dragon Codex
Silver Dragon Codex
The Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Two Towers

Movies:
Pirates of the Caribbean: ON Stranger Tides
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- any of the seasons
Gift of the Night Fury/Book of Dragons Double Pack from Dreamworks
How to Train Your Dragon 7" Deluxe Night Fury Toothless Poseable Figure

Dad / G / George / Papou /

It's beginning to sound alot like Christmas - with every blog we write........

After careful consideration, in addition to the standard wishes (world peace, toys for all the poor children, and socks) I've added the following:

As the owner of a new Verizon IPhone 4s (some might think I've gone to the dark side) I'm interested in IPhone accessories.

Retractable car charger

6 ft USB Data Sync Cable

Sync & Charge Dock Stand

Suction Stand

Other things that a gaget guy would like

Amazon seems to have IPhone stuff pretty cheap

Alarm clock for the bedroom end table

Rotary cheese grater (like the servers use at restaurants)

Audio Book - George W. Bush - Decision Points

theaudiobookstore.com seems to have reasonable prices

Non-stick skillets (8" and 12")

Tim's ACTUAL List...

1) OK, if you're going to get me a thong, at least get me a Redskins one so I'll actually wear it...

2) If you can find it, you have way too much time on your hands (yes, this is a challenge), but I REALLY want either a 1958 Chevy Cameo Fleetside or 1959 Chevy Apache Fleetside model or toy truck.... It can be a model that I have to make or a toy already made! And if you can't find the toy then a real one will do...

3) Trekking poles.

4) Cordless power drill - we've gone thru three cheep-o's... hoping to not need another one in 6 months!

5) Nice winter hat (that I can wear for work)

6) Other easy winners are GCs to J. Crew, iTunes or EMS.

Dan Lamb's Wish List

1.) Gift Card to Dick's Sporting Goods to get some new gym cloths

2.) Gift Card to Banana Republic

3.) Partridge in a pear tree

Can't wait to see the whole crew!

Mom/Linda/Grammy/Gammy Yinda

What do I want? All of you here, laughter, good food, and good times together! Can't wait! But here are some ideas:

Cookbook stand (Wm Sonoma has a stainless steel one with a plexiglass cover to protect recipes from my many splashes and explosions in the kitchen.)

Teapot (preferably stainless steel)

Notecards of pretty flowers or Italy (hint)
CDs of Spanish Classical Guitar (Sharon Isben, John Williams) or just any classical guitar CD
Mad about Guitars CD Goran Sollscher
Waffle Henleys from Beans Size M PK265001 in bright colors

A small travel jewelry bag

Mark wants stuff

As I ponder the mysteries of my mentality pushing through the dusty webs of awesomeness and breaking down the barriers of even more awesomeness I find myself in a stunning state of simplicity which always me to access the inner most stuff that I want.

Gift Card to Brooks Brothers

Gift Card to Men's Warehouse

New Coldplay CD

Some nice soft pillows for my bed

Bruno Mars CD

Subscription to Consumer Reports

Subscription to Auto Trader

Amy's List

Tall tumbler glasses (6-8), we like these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003X1RUOW/ref=mp_s_a_48?qid=1322457619&sr=8-48

iTunes gift card

Sport armband for iPhone 4s

Target gift card

Leather wristlet wallet - something like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003KRNK3E

"The Girls" (apparel brand) tummy control Capri pant navy/black medium

Tim's Wish List

Salad Spinner

Garlic Press

Girls Gone Wild; Volume XIX (so hot)

Miniature pelican to replace Willy

Dallas Cowboy Thong

JD's xmas wish list (I have Amy)

Here are a few items I'd like:

1. Winter socks (LLBean, smartwool, etc) in black or gray
   
2. Tie case for traveling
3. Nordstrom gift card
   

Steph's Wish List

Happy Holidays - can't wait to see everyone!
Here are some ideas for me:

1. Zappos.com gift card
2. Flour cookbook
3. Subscription to Fine Cooking
   

Jack's Christmas Wish-List:

Jack mostly likes to get right in the middle of what Addie is trying to do and mess it all up.

He could also use:

1. A sleep sack
2. board books without too many words (*short attention span)
   
3. jeans (18 to 24 months)
4. sweater/sweatshirt (2T/24 months)
5. onesies (2T)
6. Patriots gear...especially a helmet that can hang next to the redskins one in his room
   
7. Cause/effect toys that light up and make noise when he pushes buttons (unfortunate for me)
   

Addie's Wish List

So far, Addie has only mentioned that she wants Santa to turn Jack into a girl for Christmas so she can have a sister.
Otherwise, I think she'd enjoy:

1. PJs (4T)
   
2. Books - she loves the Elephant and Piggy series, and any other books with great pictures that she can use to narrate a story on her own.
3. She loves to play "store" so she'd love paper to take "orders" and pretend money, etc
4. Puzzles (from 25 to 100-piece with big pieces)
5. Leapfrog books - she has the "tag" reader but the only book she has to go with it is "green eggs and ham." She'd love: The Cat in the Hat or Finding Nemo or others like these.
6. bead stringing kit
   
7. stamp kit
8. Movies: The Land Before Time, Curious George, Finding Nemo, or Cars Toon

Lindsay-Lou's List

A few ideas for me:

1) Gift certificate for a massage while we're at Disney
2) Silk Long underwear - scoop-neck top, specifically
3) Gift certificate for a fun meal while we're at Disney
4) "Something More" or "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach
5) Socks
6) Driving gloves
7) A fun date - with you, with Dan, with Vi
8) Long-sleeve, scoop-neck cotton shirts.

Vi's Wishlist

We'd really like to encourage you to give Vi the gift of an experience this year, rather than more "stuff." A) We have a small house B) I'm a Hippy C) Memories last a lifetime D) We want her to know Christmas as a time for family and fun.

A trip to the Children's Museum, a fun park, or something like that would be so great.

If you really want a "thing" to wrap up and give her, here are some things she has asked for this year:

1) A rocket ship with astronaut dolls
2) A new tea set
3) Star Wars or superhero dress-up
4) CDs of fun music (even a mix of your favorites)
5) Fun, warm tights

One other note - all of the princess dress-up stuff from last year still fits and is used regularly, so she really doesn't need any more tutus or dress-up shoes.

As Vi was falling asleep last night, on Thanksgiving, she said she was thankful for her cousins, aunts and uncles, and family. True Story. Looking forward to seeing all of you!

Drew Xmas 2011

1. Jesus action figure with glowing hands and Dead Sea Scrolls accessory pack


2. Back to Work; Bill Clinton Link


3. Cage the Elephant; Cage the Elephant Link


4. Cage the Elephant; Thank you happy Birthday Link


5. BATTLE: LA Link


6. IP Trainer; IFR Training Software Link


7. Rebel Alliance Headphones Link


8. Normal Accidents; Charles Perrow Link


9. Essential Bob Link


10. Girls Le Disko; Shiny Toy Guns Link


11. The Walking Dead (book) Link


12. Art of War; Tzu Link


13. Military Misfortunes; Cohen Link

By the way, Amazon has some awesome new functionality [new to me, anyway] on its Wish List. When you click an item from there and attempt to view its detail page, Amazon alerts you if this item, "may have been purchased [from your Wish List] recently". Helpful to avoid duplication.