| I suppose we have a lot of special people in our lives.  Between my husband and I, here's what we gave:
 Sister's family including nieces & nephews:
 - magnetic Disney Cars
 - shoes & bib
 - coloring books & ceramic teacup charm
 - jump wrope & reptile books
 - scrabble card game
 - Dinosaur board game
 - giant stock-pot for cooking
 
 Parents:
 - Pastel artwork
 - Ironing board cover
 - Car detailing supplies
 
 Brother's family:
 - United States puzzle & board game
 
 Close friends:
 - parasol (x2)
 - mini sketch book w/handmade paper
 - hand-stamped Indian pillow covers
 - clay bird
 - large trendy purse
 - special coffees (Kona, Irish Cream, Frangelico)
 - hand-carved soap stone animals
 - campfire starters that look like $100 bills
 - figurine of a grumpy old coach
 - petal-like crystal serving plate
 
 Total $ spent this Christmas: $76.82.  Frugality strikes again.
 
				__________________"Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq
 
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