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Across the Fence:  Best Christmas Gift  |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 7:00:30 PM
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What was the best Christmas Gift you received? Mine was a gingerbread birdhouse from my son and his fiance. I will post a picture when I have time. What was yours?
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 7:07:17 PM
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Fruit from my dad's orange and grapefruit trees (in FL) which he sends to me every winter - a tradition he carried on after my grandmothers passed away. It was something my maternal grandmother started, then my paternal grandmother picked up after Grandmom died, then my dad carried on after Grandma D. died. It is my all time most favorite gift at Xmas.
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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momto6
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Valerie
Goltry
OK
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 7:35:00 PM
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I just got money this year; my mom had surgery and couldn't shop, and our kids always pool their money. The fact that they work hard and sacrifice for us touches me. But this year, I spent my money on things for the house...glass breadpan, glass bowls, all cotton tea towels, yarn to knit, valentine stuff...and I was so excited. So, even though I bought my own things, they are very special to me. They represent, to me, that I am trying to live more simply, a life more like the one each of you describes, one closer and friendlier to our environment.
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 8:45:24 PM
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Not to be sappy, but my best gift was when my husband said that he thought that this was the best Christmas ever. We didn't do anything special, in fact, he took time off work to be with us and to finish the horse fence. I think what made it the best was being together as a family, the kids were great with each other, I didn't get stressed, the weather was warmer than usual, so we went for walks. Really, I'd have to say that there was a lot of peace in our home this year, and we really tried to keep the focus on the real meaning of Christmas.
Ann
http://annforrester.tohe.com
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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faithymom
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Faith
Sandpoint
ID
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 11:29:27 PM
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I got a beautiful necklace from my husband!
"All television is educational television. The only question is, what is it teaching?"-Fmr. FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 04:20:41 AM
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My daughter made me an exquisite sweater in (I think) baby alpaca that she'd been working on since August. It's my favorite color and flawlessly made, but it's too small for my fat body!!! I felt terrible! I also got a Harry and David's fruit basket from my dad. He's not much one for Christmas, and hasn't sent gifts for years. I didn't realize how much that bothered me until the knot in my stomach loosened when I saw the tag with his name on it. My father hasn't much participated in my life, and it's been a source of pain for me.
I think maybe the sweater was the best. She does such beautiful work, and each stitch had love and care in it. But it's hard to choose, as you can see.... |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 05:52:01 AM
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This might sound silly, but my favorite gift is a pair of Brown Dansko clogs from my husband. Our German Shepherd, Rose, ate my clogs a few months ago, and I wear a size 4.5 so it's a real struggle to find shoes! I was just heartbroken because many of the retailers I used to be able to get shoes from have stopped carrying size 5 (because that's as small as they go), and I would never pay more than $40 for my shoes. Anyway, he searched high and low for shoes for me--and found the best pair I could ask for. They're perfect and they are entirely too comfortable. It was so thoughtful, and it showed me that when I think he doesn't notice, he does. While he was on a winning streak, he went to Nine West and got me a beautiful sleek pair of high heeled black boots (Sz. 5)! Probably more for him than me, but I do love them :)
All around though, this year, gifts from everyone (except his side of the family) were very thoughtful and geared towards us personally. My mother bought me a HUGE dark brown Longaberger basket for the farmers market. She said she just thought of me at the market when she saw it.
Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet. |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 06:02:07 AM
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Mine was a letter from my childhood. My parents found the letter deep in their basement. They wrapped it and put it under the tree. It was so sweet. It was to me, written by my Mom while I was away at summer camp one week during childhood. It represents the secure, happy childhood I had. Nice gift.
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 06:40:43 AM
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Rebekah, I wish so much I could have a gift like that. My mother passed away ten years ago this spring, but she gave me so much unconditional love. I'm sure you'll smile every time you see it.
And Jonni, you have little bitty feet! |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 07:11:05 AM
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My best gift was a swift to hold my yarn as I wind it on my (birthday present) yarn winder! Way to go, dear husband!
Catherine, obsessed with all things yarn-y
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 08:03:07 AM
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This year I finally got my Canon Digital Camera! Yahoo! Have been waiting for that one for awhile. I was so excited to get it & have been using it a lot since. I just have to figure out putting the pics on the computer. He knows how, just haven't had time to learn yet.
My hubby had me fooled... I though it was going to be a Kitchen Aid mixer...maybe next year I'll get that one! :)
Live! Laugh! Love! |
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 08:19:36 AM
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Here is the picture of my birdhouse.
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 08:28:24 AM
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Adorable birdhouse!! My best Christmas gift this year was spending time with my family. It started early, at Thanksgiving, when all of my brothers and sisters and their families were here, and continued to Christmas when we took our kids to Disney World and the beach for 5 days. No gift they could have given me would have meant more than that. I am at the point in my life when I don't really need "things". Spending time with someone and having fun together is much more important to me right now.
Am I getting old? :)
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 11:03:37 AM
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My best Christmas present was definitly the family that I acquired this year. The loved and accepted me into their arms. I got 3 grown daughters, 2 grandsons, grandaughter on the way, parents and a wonderful hubby to boot. I am blessed.
The gift that I received from DH was priceless....since we have been building and such...
He bought me a tool belt, and a custom hammer...I have such tiny hands..he ordered one specifically to meet my needs. He filled my tool belt with tape measure and utility knife as well. It was very sweet. Some of the females in my new family that dont share our farm dreams, gave me that look of.....pity, maybe, ...but I was in awe that he gave it so much thought. He knows that I am going to be out there with inferior tools so he made it so I am comfortable. I've never had anyone give consideration to making my life easier.
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