Five Favorites: Nothing for Christmas

Have you finished all your Christmas shopping?

Have you even started all your Christmas shopping?

For the shopping procrastinators of the world (this means me), I bring you my five favorite gifts...linking up with Hallie for her Five Favorites and Mary Kate for her gift giving guide.   

1.

For the man in your life..

A gangsta fedora from Hats in the Belfry.

Isn't that snazzy?  It even comes with a little feather.  It's just perfect for the newly barred lawyer in your life. 

Don't worry, my newly barred lawyer picked this out himself, so I'm not ruining any surprises or anything.  I used to make fun of him for wanting a fedora!  But, he sure is debonair looking in it!

2.

For the pre-teen girl in your life who is getting "into" clothes.

A dress from ThredUp. ThredUp is a really cool online consignment store where you can get really nice clothes, super cheap.   And, if you go through that link up there, *you* get $10 free towards your first order and I get $10 credit.  (win, win!).  So sign up now!

3.

For the 9 year old girl who loves stories

Illustory

She's gotten one of these like every year for the last 3 years, and she still loves it!  It's her favorite present and the books she creates are very much treasured. Plus, it's really neat to see how her writing had changed and matured over the years.

4.

For your little 5-year old chess prodigy

A stuffed jaguar.  

Why?  Because I asked him what he wanted and he said he wanted a stuffed jaguar?

So that has nothing to do with chess and I was just being random. 

5.

And for the little toddler who's getting  Nothing for Christmas because she's been Nothing but bad.

Kidding, kidding.  She's actually not getting Nothing for Christmas.  She's actually getting a Diego library book that she scribbled in (see, nothing but bad).   Okay, okay...maybe a few other things too (and she's actually very good...except when she's screeching and scribbling in library books and throwing food on the ground and refusing to nap...but the rest of the time she's an angel.). 

Actually, we were thinking of fulfilling her wildest dreams and giving her a roll of toilet paper and a bowl of cat food.   Although on a more hygenic note, I like the suggestions Mary Kate has on her toddler suggestion, so we might just go with one of those. Check them out.  

Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real.... Piles of Gifts from Spain

When Ben was in college, he spent a semester in Spain.  While, there, he met a dear friend, Rosa, with whom he has continued to keep contact.  A few weeks back, we were surprised and delighted with a lovely package from Spain..chock full of gifts and goodies for all of us along with a lovely, long, handwritten letter detailing the story of the Three Kings and the traditions found in Spain.  Ben translated it and read it to us one night, and we all heartily enjoyed it.

So, to you, Rosa, many, many thanks!!  Muchas Gracias!!    This edition of Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real showcases those wonderful gifts!

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For me, there was a lovely bath, soap set!  It was so pretty and smelled so wonderful!  There were many more soaps included, but some are already in use!

                                                                            {happy}

For Heidi, there was this cute little store-front treasure box, and this darling cat, who she named Cecile.

Greta was super pleased with her little bull piggy bank and cute marionette.  They were both perfect for her.

She needs to work on keeping those strings untangled..but she loves it.

John got this super, fun, double-sided puzzle, which he really loves.

Elsa, got this adorable, super, sweet sheep..that we named Shelly. Because really..Shelly the Sheep sounds adorable.  Elsa loves her!

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For a funny picture, I piled all our wonderful gifts together and snapped a picture! Linking this one up with Cari, from Clan Donaldson for Theme Thursday.  And, Cari..you are so right...the red really does make a difference!

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Last, but not least..we can't forget a real picture.   Ben's gift was a real(ly) awesome guidebook from Segovia, Spain.  If we ever make it across the Atlantic..we'll be all set to visit Segovia.

Now, go visit Our Mothers, Our Daughters for more Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real.