Family Christmas List

Is it ever too early to start thinking/planning for Christmas?

To be sure, I don't want to just diverge a list of of hap-hazzard 'wants' nor to solicit loads of presents from anyone--lest you think that I am greedily prodding you towards a plush, albeit charitable, Christmas venture.

The truth of the matter is that every year we're asked the inevitable, "What do you want for Christmas?" question. And...every year we fail to properly submit our 'wish list'. So alas, this is my feeble attempt to be organized.

It is my hope to comprise a list of possible gift-giving ideas that somehow will reveal/evoke a far less selfish motive and manifest a heart of graditude. After all, people give gifts because it pleases them to make another person happy, felt loved or appreciated--And for that we are truly grateful.

With that in mind, then, we want our families to consider that the listed things aren't what we deem necessaties; only that the items are useful in making our life easier or they serve a specific purpose in our everyday learning.

Also, we understand that, while toys are quite fun, they can contribute to an indolent charactor, build an uncharitable attitude, and breed negligance. Quite often our children are initially excited about their new toys and then all too soon they find the that the toys have lost their charm, then they fall into disregard or get abused. So, in the interest of preserving sanity and orderliness, please give some consideration that we are not in the business of raising sluggards or otherwise faineant children.

We do, however, favor some toys that are engaging, constructive and educational (but are not electronic or require batteries). Toys without a lot of parts are highly preferred.

Noah-
money: for music lessons or recreational class (sports, karate, camp, etc), o towards any other gift idea listed,
science lab (chrystals/rocks, experiments, telescope etc)
engineering (rockets, uncomplicated construction toys without a lot of pieces)
computer games (educational & age appropriate)
family games: Life (for kids), Scrabble (for kids), Clue (for kids), Connect Four, Dominoes, Chinese Checkers (games that teach or have stood the test of time; games that are self-contained; no card games)
Bicycle (sturdy, BMX style)
outdoor equipment: durable bike ramp, fort/club house
Legos!!!



Maria & Aldeana-
money: for a swing set
clothes: 3T-4T for Maria (without charactors, please)
videos: Sign Language
indoor equipment: kitchenette or playhouse (Costco has a nice set)
outdoor equipment: art easle, modeling clay (unlike play dough)
dress up: costumes, shoes, dresses, necklace, crowns
*no dolls or stuffed animals, they have so many.


Me-
monetary donation: support for Kari Morris-Guzman: doctor bill and other needs.
money: for a sewing machine
Home Depot gift certificate
Books: list on Amazon.com


Sam-
Garage: Gorilla Racks
Tools:
Books: list on Amazon.com