What did you get for Christmas???

[AngieDoogles]

I'm so glad you had a nice holiday Mom. You definitely deserve it! It was great to see you so healthy and happy this year. Your health is by far the gift I am most thankful for.

I can't wait for you birthday...there are still so many things I want to get you!

[katcarasella]

Well, I got a cool mouse for my new laptop, and I case of Cambell's Chunky Chicken Noodle soup.
I love that soup and my girls thought it would be funny to give me that....
I don't know where they get their sense of humor....:dream:

I also got an invitation to go on a Disney Cruise with Jenny and her family, but turned it down because I'm not a fan of cruise's, though I would love to share the experience with the little ones.....I'm still thinking about it, if only Janet would take care of my furbutts.

[DianaB]

An invitation to go on a cruise sounds wonderful!!! I would never have to be asked twice because I would love to go!!! The case of soup would be a really funny gift. I'm sure your girls were really laughing over that one!!!

[katcarasella]

Diana, they had the video camera rolling when I opened the case of soup, and were falling on the floor laughing when they replayed it over and over again.....I guess the expression on my face was priceless....
We had a great time, made some great memories...
I'm gonna rethink the cruise invite because I'm sure that would be a great memory maker as well.
Korkie

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by katcarasella

Diana, they had the video camera rolling when I opened the case of soup, and were falling on the floor laughing when they replayed it over and over again.....I guess the expression on my face was priceless....
We had a great time, made some great memories...
I'm gonna rethink the cruise invite because I'm sure that would be a great memory maker as well.
Korkie

Hmm, how can I talk them into posting that video on YouTube?!

[judy]

Good gifts for most of us! We deserve it

Okay - some questions:

"A reverse osmosis, under the counter unit for the kitchen so I don't have to use bottled water anymore to have chlorine free water for my bread making and mineral free water for my soap making."

Marilyn, I want to begin making liquid soap. What base do you use?

Pope, What is the Monster Squad?, I love Rules of Engagement. It's coming back on!!! And, how do you survive a zombie attack? I would definitely not want to become a zombie, nor a werewolf. A vampire - I would have to admit, it intrigues me.

Diana, "I also forgot to add that Glen said that I could get me another Yorkie!!!! I don't know how I let that slip my mind!!!!! Also, we're either getting a nice fence for the front yard or a patio made for the back yard. We have to still figure that one out."

You forgot a new Yorkie???? You are one lucky lady!

[AngieDoogles]

I have to add to my list. Bren and I got a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble from his Mom in the mail yesterday.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by judy

........You forgot a new Yorkie???? You are one lucky lady!

I was listing the gifts that I opened and forgot about the yorkie. Plus, I was NOT very happy about the weather station. It rates right up there with getting a weather barometer!!!!!!

One year my MIL got a weather barometer and I told my husband that that was an awful gift to give someone for Christmas.........sure enough, I got one too!

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by judy

"A reverse osmosis, under the counter unit for the kitchen so I don't have to use bottled water anymore to have chlorine free water for my bread making and mineral free water for my soap making."

Marilyn, I want to begin making liquid soap. What base do you use?

Judy, I don't use a base. I make mine from scratch using lye (100% sodium hydroxide, NaOH), water and oils to make bar soap. Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) and oils are used to make liquid soap.

There are soap forums with lots of information. There is information on bases as well as making from scratch. The one I am a member of is:
www.thedishforum.com. I think you have to register to see the threads, but there is a wealth of information there about making all kinds of soaps, lotions, cosmetics, you name it. I have not been a very active poster & I'm Marilyn there just like here, but have learned a LOT from this site.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by katcarasella

Well, I got a cool mouse for my new laptop, and I case of Cambell's Chunky Chicken Noodle soup.
I love that soup and my girls thought it would be funny to give me that....
I don't know where they get their sense of humor....:dream:

I also got an invitation to go on a Disney Cruise with Jenny and her family, but turned it down because I'm not a fan of cruise's, though I would love to share the experience with the little ones.....I'm still thinking about it, if only Janet would take care of my furbutts.

I will....bring 'em over!!

[Tiramisu]

19" LCD TV for our bedroom from Hubby
work bag from Hubby (kind of a mix between a purse and briefcase)
silk flower arrangement from Delaney
coasters from Abigail
family picture from Jeff
family picture from Paula
self photo from Roxann
home cooked fajita supper from Jeff
home cooked blackberry cobbler from Emily
silk sunflower from Christian
two gallons of premixed margaritas from Laura (raised that one right)
and a partridge in a pear tree

[Janet]

You did good too Sandy!!! I really need to try margaritas too....lol. I've just never really tried to many drinks. I'm a back of the truck beer drinker..but looking to broaden my horizons in 2009....LOLOL