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.