What was * your * favorite gift?

[ktdid74]

I'm just so excited about my new iPod mini!! It's so cute and has amazing sound! I spent way too many hours downloading music into my computer today but it's worth it. Even put some Sesame in for the kids :) DH also bought the FM adaptor so I can listen in the car. The best part was it was such a surprise- had no idea DH would get me one.
A close second is the Seinfeld seasons 1-3 gift set- can't wait to sit down and watch! Can't wait to hear what you loved :)

[amazz]

I got some major bling!! Tim bought me a college ring that he says was from last year and for this year and for my graduation gift last year. It is so gorgeous and it was a total surprise!! It has a Double T in the middle (for Texas Tech) and is surrounded by 14 small diamonds. I LOVE IT!!! It is almost twice the size of my wedding ring, but maybe that will be next year's bling. :) Thanks for letting me share!

Enjoy listening to your iPod,
Angela
Mama to Kami Allyse (10/10/04)
A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on. ~Carl Sandburg

[new_mommy25]

Mine has to be my Kitchen Aid professional mixer from the IL's. I've wanted one for awhile but didn't put it on my list. I was absolutely floored when I unwrapped it! My MIL must have been really paying attention to me because I don't even remember mentioning it to her.

[Buffys Mommy]

My parents bought me a one hour in home massage. Now to find the time to use it.

Tammie
Momma to Sarah Michelle 10/13/03

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[August Mom]

DH gave me a diamond pendant! I was so surprised. It is absolutely gorgeous. It is an Asscher cut set in platinum. I must say, I am still a little nervous about having it set in platinum versus yellow gold because all my other jewelry is yellow gold. However, I've decided I'll get a dual-tone watch and make everything come together. :)

It is absolutely beautiful and I was floored that DH bought such an extravagant gift, especially without any prompting from me.

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My other favorite gift is a drawing of DS done by my SIL. She is quite an amazing artist. She drew DS holding a golf ball and golf club. They have a golf hole and flag in their yard and DS loves to play whenever we are there. It is so cute.

[cchavez]

That is gorgeous!

DH gave me tons of great gifts....he really spoiled me. But my fave is my IPOD! We are going to go out and get the FM adaptor tomorrow. What a great gift!

[teddy]

Great question!

My favorite gift was a year of maid service!! Thank you, DH! With a new baby and a toddler, and moving to a 4 bedroom house from a 1 bedroom condo, I definitely need help in the cleaning arena. I just couldn't find time for real down and dirty cleaning. Now I don't have to.

[ktdid74]

oh!! I would happily give up my iPod for a maid :) I had one for a few months and it was heavenly! Hopefully by this summer we can try that again!

[mommy_someday]

I received so many great things from my family, but I'll give you my top three:

1. A Dyson from DH (yea!)

2. A Moby wrap from my grandma (I was so proud of her for going online to get it - completely unexpected!)

3. DVD set of Felicity Season 3 from DH (I am a total addict)

Fun thread!

[kensjen]

Great topic, I am so glad you posted this! Gives me a reason to talk about my gift. Now, I wasn't expecting anything from DH. I made him promise not to buy me anything, because I am getting a new laptop as soon as I decide what I want. That was going to be my present, and then some! So I was surprised when he gave me a big ole box to unwrap!
It was this:



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Sorry for the bad photo. He made a shadow box for me. It has Jonah's birth announcement, a newborn photo, the hospital bracelets, and the hospital hat and blanket all arranged just perfectly. Oh, I was so impressed! And touched! And just amazed!! DH was a pretty romantic guy before the baby...but he hasn't been creative in awhile. I guess he has been saving up all of his "sweet husband" stuff for one day! To come up with something so perfect without any hints...well, you girls know what I mean! ;) I just love it, and I know it will be my favorite Christmas gift for a long time! I can't imagine him topping this! He made me cry! :)

Of course he KNOWS that he did such a great job and is gloating about how this makes up for all of the stupid things he has done lately, and that he has a "free pass" for awhile! Oh well, he deserves it, I guess. What a great guy I have!! :)

[jec2]

That is wonderful!!!! If DH did that for me, I would be SO wonderfully touched! You are so lucky :)

[jec2]

My most extravagant gift was a digital camera! It is nice and compact for my purse/diaper bag. We've had an old dinasour of a digi for some time--a Sony that uses a floppy and can only hold 9 photos! I am SO excited to snap away now.

And, I also got from DH a certificate for Sewing Boot Camp that I'm pretty excited to use.

My parents sent me some random stuff but my favorite from them is a book light. I have always wanted one for some reason.

[bostonsmama]

Dh bought me a laptop for Christmas. It's a Toshiba Satellite A75...so fast, too. Now that we have a wireless router, I can surf these boards from the tub, kitchen, garage....oh my gosh, it is soooooo cool! I don't think I've put it down since we got it. But it wasn't a surprise.

My dad bought me a set of Waterford Crystal wine glasses (Kelsey-there's a pic below). It was such a surprise because they were on my wedding registry from 3 years ago! Oh well, I'm a daddy's girl and my father has always wanted me to have fine things. My mom asked if we could use them tonight because Christmas dinner was at my house, but I just couldn't bring myself to put them out for people whose coordination was off due to the massive amounts of "nog" people were drinking. Hee hee. Hope everyone enjoyed Christmas (and the holiday season).

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[elvisfan]

DH gave me a beautiful black leather Coach bag. It's gorgeous:)

[elvisfan]

DH gave me a beautiful black leather Coach bag. It's gorgeous:)

[jd11365]

Wowza! After having my earrings and necklace set in platinum, I sooooo wish my wedding ring was too. I don't like gold anymore now that I've had platinum...it makes the diamond sparkle like nothing else. Great DH!

Jamie
Mommy to Kayla
May '03
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[jd11365]

Wowza! After having my earrings and necklace set in platinum, I sooooo wish my wedding ring was too. I don't like gold anymore now that I've had platinum...it makes the diamond sparkle like nothing else. Great DH!

Jamie
Mommy to Kayla
May '03
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[Marisa6826]

Jamie-

It's not quite platinum, but you can have your yellow gold dipped and switched to white gold. I did it with my diamond studs.

All my stuff is either platinum or white gold and honestly, even side by side, you can't tell the difference between the two except for the price. ;)

-m

[Marisa6826]

Jamie-

It's not quite platinum, but you can have your yellow gold dipped and switched to white gold. I did it with my diamond studs.

All my stuff is either platinum or white gold and honestly, even side by side, you can't tell the difference between the two except for the price. ;)

-m

[MartiesMom2B]

I wrote a list of everything that I wanted and DH got everything for me, but I loved his suprise gift for me. A gift card to Vicky's Secret. This is probably part gift from him too, but I can't wait to get some new undies that aren't Fruit of the Loom. Plus I got two pairs of Stay At Home socks. They are awesome. There are so fluffy and great! I highly recommend them.

-Sonia

[MartiesMom2B]

I wrote a list of everything that I wanted and DH got everything for me, but I loved his suprise gift for me. A gift card to Vicky's Secret. This is probably part gift from him too, but I can't wait to get some new undies that aren't Fruit of the Loom. Plus I got two pairs of Stay At Home socks. They are awesome. There are so fluffy and great! I highly recommend them.

-Sonia

[ktdid74]

Oh nice! BTW- VS is having a big clearance sale right now- I just ordered a bunch of stuff for almost 50% off! Even a new swimsuit (though it's only 15 degrees right now ;) ) for a decent price!

[ktdid74]

Oh nice! BTW- VS is having a big clearance sale right now- I just ordered a bunch of stuff for almost 50% off! Even a new swimsuit (though it's only 15 degrees right now ;) ) for a decent price!

[DDowning]

Despite our previously mentioned agreement to just focus on C, I was suprised to find a Louis Vuitton bag with matching wallet and makeup bag under our tree.

[DDowning]

Despite our previously mentioned agreement to just focus on C, I was suprised to find a Louis Vuitton bag with matching wallet and makeup bag under our tree.

[jd11365]

Hmmmmm...now that's a thought! Thanks for the idea!

Jamie
Mommy to Kayla
May '03
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[jd11365]

Hmmmmm...now that's a thought! Thanks for the idea!

Jamie
Mommy to Kayla
May '03
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[StaceyKim]

I got a Sharp AQUOS Flat-Panel LCD Stereo TV for my exercise room. It has been such a hit that everyone staying here over the holidays has been exercising!!!

[StaceyKim]

I got a Sharp AQUOS Flat-Panel LCD Stereo TV for my exercise room. It has been such a hit that everyone staying here over the holidays has been exercising!!!

[AngelaS]

I got Husqyvarna Viking sewing machine. Okay..I got it four months ago when I found it for a steal at a garage sale, but dh was the one that had done the research and knew it was a great deal and insisted I get it since that's what he wanted to get me for Christmas. I love it!!!

My ils got me a FoodSaver. I'm looing forward to playing with it too!

[AngelaS]

I got Husqyvarna Viking sewing machine. Okay..I got it four months ago when I found it for a steal at a garage sale, but dh was the one that had done the research and knew it was a great deal and insisted I get it since that's what he wanted to get me for Christmas. I love it!!!

My ils got me a FoodSaver. I'm looing forward to playing with it too!

[StaceyKim]

WOW! Beautiful gift!
How did you post it to the web like that??

[StaceyKim]

WOW! Beautiful gift!
How did you post it to the web like that??

[kensjen]

What are stay at home socks? Sounds like something I would love! Have a link??

[kensjen]

What are stay at home socks? Sounds like something I would love! Have a link??

[toomanystrollers]

WOAH Jen!!! What a gift and what a hubby!!! :)

[toomanystrollers]

WOAH Jen!!! What a gift and what a hubby!!! :)

[toomanystrollers]

Every year DH surprises me with some handcarved Santas to add to our collection. My mom gave us our first Santa who came with a labrador and lived in the County Cork (DH's clan) for our very first Christmas in our home. We add to our collection each year & I keep them on display year round.

So this year, we added:

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Here's the Santa gang. My favorites are the ones w/doggy friends :)




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[toomanystrollers]

Every year DH surprises me with some handcarved Santas to add to our collection. My mom gave us our first Santa who came with a labrador and lived in the County Cork (DH's clan) for our very first Christmas in our home. We add to our collection each year & I keep them on display year round.

So this year, we added:

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Here's the Santa gang. My favorites are the ones w/doggy friends :)




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[deborah_r]

Burgandy Dansko clogs!

[deborah_r]

Burgandy Dansko clogs!

[mom to little e]

Beautiful!!!

How about posting a pix of the drawing? Sounds wonderful!

Casey &
Ean (11/06/03) the little love of my life

[mom to little e]

Beautiful!!!

How about posting a pix of the drawing? Sounds wonderful!

Casey &
Ean (11/06/03) the little love of my life

[Joshuasmommy]

A new digital camera for me and an Ann Taylor Loft gift card.

[Joshuasmommy]

A new digital camera for me and an Ann Taylor Loft gift card.

[amazz]

I love those Santas! I'm a sucker for big collections of things!! :)

Angela
Mama to Kami Allyse (10/10/04)
A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on. ~Carl Sandburg

[amazz]

I love those Santas! I'm a sucker for big collections of things!! :)

Angela
Mama to Kami Allyse (10/10/04)
A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on. ~Carl Sandburg

[JLiebCamm]

That's awesome. I'm showing it to my husband as a hint.

[JLiebCamm]

That's awesome. I'm showing it to my husband as a hint.

[JLiebCamm]

My mother went totally overboard and bought a laptop for us. We bought a wireless router and are loving the convenience of using the computer from any room of the house. I don't know how I've gone this long without a laptop because it has made things so much easier!

[JLiebCamm]

My mother went totally overboard and bought a laptop for us. We bought a wireless router and are loving the convenience of using the computer from any room of the house. I don't know how I've gone this long without a laptop because it has made things so much easier!

[pritchettzoo]

Go hubby! That is most impressive! :)

Anna
Mama to Gracie (Sept '03)
and One More (coming July '05)

[pritchettzoo]

Go hubby! That is most impressive! :)

Anna
Mama to Gracie (Sept '03)
and One More (coming July '05)

[August Mom]

Thanks. I'll try to post a pic of the drawing when I get home (we are at the ILs now). It's framed, so I'm not sure how it will turn out but I'll give it a try.

As for the photo of the diamond pendant, I actually saved the example photo from the Blue Nile website to the computer and then attached it from there. It looks very comparable to the actual necklace.

[August Mom]

Thanks. I'll try to post a pic of the drawing when I get home (we are at the ILs now). It's framed, so I'm not sure how it will turn out but I'll give it a try.

As for the photo of the diamond pendant, I actually saved the example photo from the Blue Nile website to the computer and then attached it from there. It looks very comparable to the actual necklace.

[pixelprincess]

Socks from Target. LOL. dh isn't much of a shopper, but got the socks by running to the store on the 24th and wrapped them for me too.

He has promised me other gifts I am coveting from redenvelope.com. Hmmn...I'd like to get the FM adaptor for my IPod. Where does one buy one from?

Enjoy your IPod...

[pixelprincess]

Socks from Target. LOL. dh isn't much of a shopper, but got the socks by running to the store on the 24th and wrapped them for me too.

He has promised me other gifts I am coveting from redenvelope.com. Hmmn...I'd like to get the FM adaptor for my IPod. Where does one buy one from?

Enjoy your IPod...

[psophia17]

BIL gave me a wad of money, and I went and had a friend who was going to be in line early this morning buy me a Palm Pilot - just what I wanted, but knew I wasn't going to get.

We planned to have an inexpensive holiday, which we did, but BIL came through - woo hoo!

[psophia17]

BIL gave me a wad of money, and I went and had a friend who was going to be in line early this morning buy me a Palm Pilot - just what I wanted, but knew I wasn't going to get.

We planned to have an inexpensive holiday, which we did, but BIL came through - woo hoo!

[vikivoly]

I finally got my laptop! I'm so excited. We just got the wireless router hooked up today, thus the catching up on the boards. My desktop got pushed down to our unfinished family room when DD#2 came along. It's only heated by a kerosene heater with cement floors. Now I'm typing in my cozy livingroom. :)

[SeekerMage]

I had lots of "favorite" gifts this year....but I think the best was two sets of antique salt and pepper shakers my mom bought for me to start a collection. (I had a cookie jar collection that shattered when the shelf fell off the wall and broke every last one. Yeppers...I cried!) One is a cute little country man and woman and the other is two cute little mice. Now to get a new shelf....thank goodness we have a new house with better walls! "keeping my fingers crossed as we have little hung up!"

[tippy]

Could you possibly take a picture of the picture?
Teva
Mom to AJ born 1-8-03

[ktdid74]

DH got mine from Target (but he works there) so I bet you can buy them anywhere. Belkin is the name on the package. I tried it out yesterday and it is so nice!! I thought my van speakers would be bad but I was able to listen to Usher's Yeah! with full bass :) I'm planning on buying some nice earphones from the Apple website and I know you can get the FM transmitter from them.

[vpalmer]

My DH made me a DVD slideshow. Actually he made 8 different slideshows and themed them according to subject. (IE-All Eva's summer pictures are displayed to the tune of Sheryl Crow's Soakin Up the Sun.) I just love it! It was so special to watch all the time and effort he put into the gift. :-)

Veronica
Mom to Eva
Born 6-03

[vpalmer]

Yay! Does this mean I will get an e-mail soon? ;)

Veronica
Mom to Eva
Born 6-03

[steph2003]

My washer died shortly before the holidays so my "gift" was a new washer & dryer. Booooring! ;) But DH came thru w/a new Coach diaper ...which was totally extravagant & not necessary but well received :)

The gift that made me cry - he picked out a silver frame & framed a candid photo of DS & I up at our neighoborhood village in front of a lighted tree.

[Jacksonvol]

DH gave me a sushi kit and he even found really neat Christmas fish paper to wrap it in! I can't wait to go to the market and get the rice and fish! It will be a great gift for us to use together. And he got me the huge book with all the cartoons ever published in The New Yorker! I have been drooling over it, but just could not justify the price. It really is a neat book!

My mom gave me a really neat Disney Magic cruise ship charm for my charm bracelet to commemorate the cruise she and I took about a year before DD was born.

The best present was just being with my family and seeing how much they love me and my DD!

[pixelprincess]

Thanks so much. I am excited about finally figuring out a present. :-) I haven't used my IPod as much and should get more use while driving.

[babymama]

My DH gave me the collector's edition DVD of West Side Story. Not something I asked for or even knew I wanted, but I am touched that he was thoughtful enough to go out and pick this out for me. I *LOVE* West Side Story. In college when others were blasting grunge rock...I was blasting West Side Story (total nerd!). Mambo!

He also bought me some sunglasses for our trip to California later this week.

Lydia
Mama to Santiago, born 11/16/03

[kijip]

My family (parents and my husband) sent me to a spa for the morning on Christmas Eve. My nails look great, my body has been massaged and my skin is glowing. My husband made homemade bagels for Christmas. That was huge gift for me since I love them and he has not made them in SOOO long.

A close second are the 3 pairs of size 11 shoes I bought on the afternoon of the 24th. Not great shoes (all Nine West) but they are size 11 and 2 pairs have real heels on them! My husband threw away my on their last legs clogs and told me to go out and buy new shoes for Chrsitmas.

[KBecks]

And, he smiled at me. He was sitting in his bouncy seat as I got dressed in the next room, and when I came back and started talking to him, he gave me a big grin. DH got to see it too!

Other great gifts are a massage and mall gift certificates.

[tarahsolazy]

You got the best present ever!

(As for me, my fave is my Paul Frank kicky PJ pants which are red with Julius the Monkey all over them and a sporty stripe down the side)

[ktdid74]

awww, that is the best gift! I love the gummy grins :)

[g-mama]

Dh got me a gift certificate for cooking lessons at an amazing culinary school called L'Academie de Cuisine nearby. I want to learn how to cook better and am so excited to take some classes! Of course, he has promised to watch the kids while I go!


Kristen
Paolo 11-00
Benjamin 8-03

[alleyoop]

DH and I did the "simple Christmas" this year, with just one gift each. I ordered my gift today...A Phil and Ted's E3 in red with jump seat!! DH gets a new digital camera, as soon as I decide which one I (he) wants. :D

[vikivoly]

Yes, I've been meaning to e-mail, but have been spending too much time on the boards! I was planning on doing it this evening, but it's now 2:30 am, so it looks like it will have to wait another day. :(

[vikivoly]

He always gives you such thoughtful gifts. Oh well, if my DH can't think of anything special at least he shelled out some big bucks this year. ;)

You're going to have to burn another copy and send it to me. I would love to see it! I've been wanting to do something like that for my DD's, but paying customers always come first. :(

[Misha412]

Another vote for the mini iPod! DH got me the blue one I wanted, and Apple even inscribed my name and the date on the back...so cool! With all of my business travel, I cannot wait to use it during all those long, tedious flights!

DH also surprised me with a strand of cultured pearls. How funny he knows my style though; rather than the traditional "Grandma's pearls" he bought a short (16") strand with large (8.5MM) pearls, which give them a definite modern, stylish look...

Third place definitely goes to my Mom's gift -- big GC to Nordstrom (with strict instructions to spend it on myself, not DS) !!!


Michele
Mommy to Gavin, 12/4/03

[cleo27]

Is the "dipping" permanent? I would so love for my wedding set to be white gold and that sounds like a good solution.

[deborah_r]

That reminds me. Two years ago (Christmas 2002) my unborn son gave DH and I a wonderful gift - his first very obvious (to me *and* DH) kicks, early on Christmas morning! We were so excited. Now I'm all tearing up thinking about it...

I had thought I felt a little fluttering the couple of days prior, but Christmas morning there was no doubt he was in there!

[caridura]

Oh, enjoy your iPod! I have a pink mini and love it.

My fave gift was a TiVO!!! I was SO excited to get one.

In second place (ridiculous, I know, but I'm a TV junkie) are my diamond earrings from DH. They are gorgeous princess cut. If not for the TiVo they would be in first place! LOL

[ktdid74]

Secretly I wanted a pink mini but I would never say that to DH! I'm so in love with it though. I considered buying DH a TiVO (though it would have been more for me :) The earrings sound gorgeous!

[octmom]

Kelsey is my crystal too! I am a long way from having a complete set, but I really like the shape.

Jerilyn
DS, Sean 10/03

"Baby makes days shorter, nights longer, home happier, and love stronger."

[missmelis01]

I got DH a Tivo 3 years ago for his birthday, and it is by the far the best gift either of us have ever gotten -- EVER! Yes, I'm also a TV junky. :-)

We have a wireless router and we each have a laptop, so after DS goes to bed, we become the ultimate couch potatoes!!! ;-)