My DW's creation. Includes some of my mother's homemade ornaments. Her tree was similar to Just B.S. - all handmade ornaments.
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bozydeco, what a beautiful tree! And how precious those handmade ornaments must be to you. I really wish I were crafty like your DW and Beth.
LRB, in Canada, we call a house like mine an igloo in the 'burbs.
So, is everyone ready for Christmas? I'm going shopping this morning. I need to find 6 gifts for kids aged 2 to 6. I also need something for a 16 year old boy who spends his days listening to music, playing video games and reading. And I am completely confused as to what is cool to him and what is so uncool, so I'm certain to go wrong with what I buy. Should I just give him money? Or maybe some socks, undies and a couple shirts, so I can win the award for most uncool mother of the year.
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Love your tree and house, Julie!
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That's it, B&B get together at Happylily's house.
. I also need something for a 16 year old boy who spends his days listening to music, playing video games and reading. And I am completely confused as to what is cool to him and what is so uncool, so I'm certain to go wrong with what I buy. Should I just give him money? Or maybe some socks, undies and a couple shirts, so I can win the award for most uncool mother of the year.
HappyLilly - my youngest son's interest is similar to your son's. Regarding reading - inquire which books of his favorite authors which he has not read or sometimes they read a certain series of books, and again which books has he not read yet. Does your son play video games on his computer or a gaming system? If on his computer, you may ask if there is a certain type of headphones he would like or perhaps external speakers to enhance the gaming experience. Or if on a gaming system, probably would purchase a gift card. Save the boxers for his stockings. He would not mind a couple of shirts but don't overload. Jeans are always good too.
My experience from two boys who are just a few years older than your son.
I love that you have some of your Mom's ornaments. I have been an artist and crafter my entire
life. I know that when I am gone my boys or their partners will not want all the stuff I have made over the years
but I hope they will pick some items that have special meaning to them and pass along to their children.
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Beautiful pictures, Jimmy! I bet there was a very happy little princess at your house on Christmas day.
The tree at my BIL's house where we had Christmas dinner, last night. I ate so much of the appetizers served before the main meal that I almost passed out at the table. SO had to loosen up my corset.
And the kids on the 24th, at DD's place. It was DD's first time hosting Christmas. She made a cute little Christmas tree and cooked an incredible feast for us. She and DS are great accomplices, even though 12 years separate them.
The "real" tree with all the family and handmade ornaments. As opposed to the two artificial in the other rooms.
Lily - Your DD is beautiful like her mom! And I love her fashion - though I could never dress in that style myself.
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This is my parents' house. The decorating was all done by my mom, I can't take any credit, she does a fantastic job! So I'm sharing this, instead of my apartment, which only has an artificial tree that comes up to my mid-thigh and jingle bells on the door
Living room tree- the real one we use to put presents under
Dining room table- where we had Christmas dinner
Family room (artificial tree used just for decoration)
Kitchen (ignore all the crap on the kitchen table, we were looking at user manuals trying to set up various Christmas presents before I took this)
Foyer
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Lily, Kristin, Beth, Jimmy - all excellent!
I have never heard of having more than one tree! I guess growing up on the east side had its disadvantages after all, boo.