Dec 19, 2008





 

 

Here are some ideas of things we're hoping for...

Sizes:
Phil: Large shirt, 38-40/30 pants, 10.5 shoes
Jill: Medium, 6-1/2 shoes
Maranda: 10 tops/dresses, 8 slim pants, shoe size 1
Lydia: 8 tops/dresses, 8 slim pants, shoe size 13
Alexander: 5 clothes, shoes 12
Sophia: 3T clothes/dresses, shoes ?6
Peter: 12 months currently

Family:
-VeggieTales DVD's: Wonderful World of Ha's, Gideon Tuba Warrior, Larry Bird and the Bad Apple, Moe and the Big Exit, Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler
-DVD's: Harry Potter Widescreen (all four), See here
-Microfiber tablecloth - roughly 106x60
-Gift Certificates: Red Robin, Canyons, Ixtapa, Outback Steakhouse, Harry & David (or monthly delivery of fruit), Molbaks, Trader Joes, Albertsons, Safeway, Fred Meyer

Kids:
-Roller skates that fit over shoes (adjustable)
-Bat and balls
-Sleeping Bags - general kid themes or plain
-Chinese Jump Rope, Scooter, Skateboard, Inline skates
-Fun kids sprinkler
-Tablets for bathtub fun (changes colors)
-Tie-Dye shirts
-Interactive Globe
-Big posters to color
-US Treasury Savings Bonds
-Gift certificates: Big 5, Toys 'R Us, McDonalds, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Jack-in-the-Box, Denny's
-Veggietale DVD's: Gideon, Larry Boy and the Bad Apple, Lions Shepherds Queens, Holiday Double Feature

Maranda:
-Sweepers - Cool Eyeglasses cleaners (Target)
-Flannel Nightgowns
-One-piece footed pajamas
-Long Dresses (to the ankle)
-Christmas tree ornaments (prefers animals)
-Dress shoes
-CD's: 2008 WOW, Audio Adrenaline, Stacie Orrico
-Books: Guinees Book of World Records
-Schleich animals (available at Target)
-Nancy Drew computer games
-Nutcracker Doll/toy
-Porceline doll
-Rubber stamps for decorating home-made cards
-Candle making kit
-2007 Wall calendar
-Guitar, kid sized

Lydia:
-Flannel Nightgowns
-One-piece footed pajamas
-Angel with harp ornament

-Animal Ark series Books (Here's a sample)
-Horses
-Jewelry
-Pretend make-up (just sparkles)
-Nativity set
-Styling doll head
-Clothes - any print except dots
-candy

Alexander:
-Nerf-style guns, etc
-Home Depot style wood building kits (like this and this): has birdhouse kit and likes it!
-Creative building toys like Legos
-Aircraft carrier activity
-Inside tent
-Sleeping bag
-Winter boots
-remote control toy
-Spy gear

Sophia:
-Flannel Nightgown
-Exercise Ball for adults (she likes to exercise with mom and dad)
-Dolly Stroller and Bed
-Veggietales playsets (Nativity, Duke and the Great Pie War)
-Floor puzzles (30+ pieces)
-Non-electronic pre-school games to play by herself
-Musical instruments like triangle, little piano, bongo drums, bells
-Portable CD player

Peter:
-Diapers! (Size 3)
-Savings bonds (actually fine for all the kids!)

Jill:
-Large crockpot
-Maid service
-large print KJV Bible
-Gift cert to LampStand Press for homeschool curriculum: needs Year 4 MapAids, Year 4 package, Pop Quiz, anything under Enrichment for mom
-Cell Phone w/ MP3 Music Player (Cingular) or iPOD 30GB
-Cardigan sweater w/pockets
-A new computer
-Dehydrator
-Bread machine
-Roller Blades

Phil:
-Gift certificates: Home Depot, Rockler, Lee Valley, Lowes
-Li-Ion upgrade kit charger from Home Depot
-Planer
-Nice leather coat
-Book: Pentax K10D books
-Book: Scott Kelby's books on Photoshop and Photography
-Camera: battery for Pentax K10D; Flash attachment as well
-DVD's: Battlestar Galactica season 4; John Adams; Hancock
-Software: Macromedia Studio MX 8 with full Flash or latest version
-Software: Photoshop CS4 (softwares can be academic versions)
-Collectible: Movie Masterpiece She-Predator Machiko