The Welker Christmas Gift Exchange
Rules:
1. Gift(s) given must include something made by the gift giver
2. All gifts must not total over $40. This includes the cost of making your homemade gift.
3. You may not have your spouse as your gift recipient.
To maintain the Secret Santa’s identity and to make things easier we propose the following. We can each add a comment to this post with wishlist items. List anything you think might help, clothing sizes, interests, etc.
You cannot edit a comment after you leave it, so if you have additional items at a later date, just leave new comments. I know this isn’t ideal, but I thought this way, everyone would have one place to correspond with each other.
If I have made any omissions or you have other ideas, just drop a comment and I will update the post. The right hand sidebar also has some shopping links if you are shopping on the internet.
Music:
1. Mike Perkins – All Things in Time (new) $12.97
2. iTunes Gift Card
Book:
1. Double Cross by James Patterson $16.97 (Amazon)
DVD:
1. Hairspray (don’t laugh)
SPA:
1. Facial from the Hair Studio in Delaware
2. Pedicure from Spa Nails in Powell
3. Assorted colors of OPI nail polish
New Family Notecards (with Hatteras’s name) – green ink
http://seltzergiftshop.egbreeze.com/product_details.php?mkt_item=edp220&cat_id=902
Miscellaneous
1. Bathroom washcloths in white
Cooking:
1. Stick Blender
Books:
Rather than list all of the books, just look at my wishlist at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/SBII5D75YDH9
General info
34 waist 36 long pants
xl tall shirts
size 15 shoes
head size, fat
I love anything that teaches me how to do something, books, video or other. The content doesn’t really matter too much, cooking, crafts, woodworking, construction, model making…
I like hats. Most teams are cool. No Browns/Rams/Buckeye/Bengals hats are allowed into the McQuate house so please take that into consideration.
I can always use cook books.
I am also fond of beer. I seem to have developed a taste for Corona.
Wow. I laughed. I cried. This website is so beautiful. It is enough of a gift for me.
Good one Katie, but you’re not getting off that easy.
Here are ideas for Hatteras.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3985040 Little People Learning Zoo – Hatteras
http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/woodstock/wooden_egg_shaker.cfm – Egg Shakers – $3.95 (would prefer 2 or more) – Hatteras
http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/melissa_doug/mailbox_and_mail_set. – Mailbox – $24.95 – Hatteras
Here are ideas for Jameson.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4966436
Little People Preschool – Jameson
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/seo/ca|productSubCat~~p|FK223~~f|/Assortments/Lakeshore/ShopByCategory/puzzlesgames/floorpuzzles.jsp
Ocean Floor Puzzle – Jameson
http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/knex/lincoln_logs_conestoga_homestead.cfm
Lincoln Logs – Jameson
I would like cars. I have telling my pops that some kind of dune buggy would be super cool. I also like video games. Please, no underwear or socks:)
Video games and more video games. I also like floor puzzles or any kind of ball.
I seem to be in a stage of developement that makes me do art. Paint brushes, paint, crayons, and paper are all cool
I love the site. I’m trying hard to think of ideas but I really like any surprise.
Shirt XL
pants 16 misses
By the way did anyone notice that Kathy replied at 3:40 AM? No wonder she laughed and cried!
Now that Mom held my hand and showed me how to get on the website without a password ———-I really want peace on earth but I would be willing to split it up and go for peace in North and South America, Austrailia, Europe, Greenland, Iceland, and the Pacific Islands this year. For my birthday next year I want the rest.
If the above turns out to cost more than $40 I would like a new timer/temperature probe thingy. (mine broke) Any kitchen gadget would be fun. I probably don’t need cookbooks. Actually for my handmade gift you could take home about 50 cookbooks. Then I would have more room for appliances in the pantry. Now that I thought of it thats what I really want. Take cookbooks! Forget peace on earth.
The website is awesome.
The picture at the top of the site looks like something out of a magazine!!! WOW! Great site.
Wish List:
-I would love some maternity clothes. I only have one pair of work pants left that fit. I’ve tried to do the rubber band trick with other ones but then my zipper just comes down all day and it’s very frustrating! 🙂
-Another idea would be the new Nicholas Sparks book (I’m not sure what the title is)
-Photo albums or picture frames are always good
-I also saw this ipod charger in The Container Store catalog. It’s battery charged to provide 9 extra hours
-Personalized stationary from the same website that Deb sent above would be great too! I love any of the embossed graphics and I’m all out of my Heather Schwamburger note cards
I would like a tetherball http://www.amazon.com/Tachikara-SSTB-Light-Super-Tetherball/dp/B000BPOO8S/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1196382201&sr=1-18
or Webkinz (I have an elephant, monkey, pink horse, and white terrier) I would like a penguin or a pink poodle or maybe a panda.
or any monkey accessories or monkey decorations
or size 3 1/2 shoes (any)
or size 14 shirts (girls)
or size 12 pants
or a new coat (size 14/16 girls) BabyPhat brand
or gloves/hats
If you are looking for adorable monkey accessories, talk to me. I know a gold mine!
Yes, I am the Xmas Shopper of the World! Anyone need a personal shopper for the kids? I am out of control! But, loving Xmas this year!
Does anyone have a Christmas Elf at their house? I surely hope ours comes soon. We love surprises! Jameson and Hattie are waiting anxiously! HoHoHo!
I found a link to the iPod charger that I was talking about…
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=62523&PRODID=10020971
In response to Deb’s last post…. yeah right. My kids are anxiously awaiting a nice big lump of coal. I am thinking of a nice shock collar to get these little munchkins in line. I especially like the type used to teach dogs to not bark. It shocks every time they bark. I imagine it would work quite nicely for children you say “No!” constantly.
Alright, they really aren’t that bad. If I just close my eyes and hold my hands over my ears, I hardly notice that they are misbehaving. I just hope that Santa uses similar tactics.
New thought.
If it isn’t already perfectly clear, I have a soft spot for books.
Whomever has me should go to Plymouth and take some of the cookbooks off of dad’s hands and then regift them to me.
Everyone is happy!
Ok, next year for Christmas, we’ve decided that we don’t want any presents. We just want everyone to bring a rake and a tarp to our house to help us pick up leaves. This is ridiculous! We’ve been at it all day and haven’t even made a dent! Oh well, I guess it’s the price that we have to pay for all of these beautiful trees.
By the way, we will happily take some of those cook books off your hands!
I thought of one more thing. I also like any Pet Shop stuff.
And guys, I am reading this. Just so you know. Don’t write about what presents you get me. I thought what you wrote about Jameson and Hattie was funny.
I would also like Magic Tree House book #29 and I would also like #37 and #38.
Glenn, my mom was deaf for a day for her class. Maybe you should try that so you don’t hear your kids saying NO.
I thought of something. I would like copies of the book THE THINGS THEY CARRIED by Tim O’Brien for my class. You can get them used from 3-4 dollars at Amazon, but it may take a few weeks for them to come.
The handmade gift could be you going to area high schools and asking them if they have copies to donate to a poor teacher at East High School. The schools won’t donate their copies, but if the students have to purchase the book on their own, the school could leave out a box for the students to put their copies in when they are done. I know both Olentangy high schools read this book. I think New Albany and Westerville reads it too.
If this is too crazy, here are some other ideas:
-reams of colored paper
-reams of white office paper
-big poster size Post-It paper (white-no line)
-markers (crayola)
-colored pencils (five or six packs)
-pencils
-folding folders (plain – come in a big box)
Ideas for homemade gifts:
-babysitting coupons
-clean any part of my house
-organize any closet
-make cookies
-create a web site for my class
-help me grade papers/journals
or anything else – I like almost everything (except meat 🙂
Oh so many responses and so little time.
Sydney, you have a lot of wisdom for a 10 year old. Thanks for the parenting advice.
Heather, no problem. I will take care of the leaves next year.
– one large yard
– dry leaves everywhere
– one gallon of gasoline
– no raking needed, priceless
I do have a lot of wisdom for a 10 year old don’t I.
Glenn does Hattie still like Birds?
Oh and I would also like some stuffed animals.
I would also like some more books I read all the books I have at home.Oh and how do you put those smiley faces?
I forgot to put a on on the end of faces. Sorry.
Yes, Hattie still jumps up and down and screams every time she sees a bird.
Sydney, The Smiley faces are called emoticons and the web site will automatically convert them to graphics from their text counterparts. I made another page that shows all of the possible options.
http://wlkr.org/2007/12/02/smileys-for-sydney/
Love You
Smileys for sydney that is so funny.
I’m finding so many things I would love.Like a
spy kit if you can find one.
I would also like a Dress I looked in my closet and the only dress I found wasa the dress I woreto Heathers wedding.
Oh and by the way how do you work the smiley faces?
Man I am doing so many things wrong. For instance i forgot to put a space in between
was and a.
I figured it out. 😀 🙄
😳
I found more webkinz they are:
Lion,Hippo,Gorilla,Panda,Leopard,
Clydesdale Horse,Reindeer,Seal,
Collie,German Shepherd and Pinto.
Oh and by the way why has no one been wrigthing back?
Oh yay you guys have school and I don’t.:mrgreen:
Clothes:
Shirt size: XL
Hat size: 7-1/2 fitted
Shoe size: 11-12
Pant size: 36×32 or 38×32 or 40…. actually, if you happen to find any maternity pants with a 32 length feel free to grab them.
* Ohio State gear is always appreciated!
Tools / material:
1. Concrete. Seriously. 40lbs bags (avg. cost 3-4 dollars per bag)
2. Concrete coloring. Red or Blue. Lowes or the Depot will have it. Not sure on cost
Any hand tools from Harbor fright $1 to $3
3. Small peg board 2’x4’
4. Peg board pegs. Organizing kits (available at Lowes, Home Depot, Meijer, Wal-mart, Big Lots)
Books:
1.AutoCAD for Dummies 2008. Amazon used $12
Homemade gift:
Not sure. I will reply later if anything comes to mind.
Hello Everyone!
Happy Snow Day to Heather! I think everyone else had school and work today!
In case you are still shopping…Jameson and Hattie are in need of a sled or saucer. We tried to play outside in the snow today, but we got bored and cold quickly!
Anyone ever heard of Clifton Mills? Holiday Lights? Where is Clifton, Ohio? Anyone want to go with us?
I haven’t heard of holiday lights or Clifton. I am sooo glad it’s Friday! Yesterday I had conferences until 10PM!
What’s everyone doing this weekend?
Hello!
If anyone needs a shopping idea for Jameson…he is in need of winter pajamas with feet. I usually buy CARTERS brand- size 4T or 5T. He weighs about 38 lbs.
Anyone want to plays with us on Sunday? We are decorating our Christmas Tree today. We cut down a tree this am. Total Griswalds over here on Smoky View Blvd. Ho Ho Ho!!!!
Ooopppsss, sorry about “plays”.
I heard this quote today by Emily Dickinson and thought it was perfect for the holiday season…
“To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.”
But it is so important to make time for that “anything else”
so…
We are making Christmas cookies Wednesday night. All are welcome to join us!
Sounds like fun! What time?
Does anyone have any pictures from Thanksgiving that they can upload to Snapfish?
thanks! 🙂
when is our gift exchange/party?
Last I talked with mom she was checking in with you and Heather. Deb and I are available any time other than Christmas Eve and early on Christmas morning. We are willing to host the party or go to someone else’s house. Just let us know.
I would like some scrap paper and picshers
of something that was fun in you’er life.
I was going to do a scrap book.
HERITAGE:
If we all end up staying in town on Monday, is anyone interested in going to church with us on Christmas Eve? Heritage has 4 services on the 24th at 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 or 11:00. We’re flexible and would love to have some family with us. All of the December services have been amazing!
Also, let us know if you’re interested in going with us this weekend. We could go to the 6:00 PM service on Saturday night and have dinner together… or they have 2 services on Sunday at 9:00 or 11:00.
Here’s the website if you want to check it out.
http://www.heritagecc.org/index.html
Just let us know. By the way… I’m on vacation and it feels GREAT! 🙂
Guess what? Sally is engaged and 6 weeks pregnant! She is so exicted and happier than I’ve ever heard her. Just wanted to share.
Does anyone want to make a trip to IKEA next week? I’ll go any day.
If anyone wants to send Sally a card her address is:
Sally Brownrigg
18 Blackhorse Road
Sidcup
Kent
DA14 6ET
ENGLAND
Or her email address is: sally.brownrigg@yahoo.co.uk
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