Fall 2011

We drew names on Labor Day- There are 6 categories with $ different denominations attached to them. I think this will bring some unity and fun to opening presents this year. We haven't done big Christmases (which the definition of that would be many, usually too many gifts to unwrap) for a long time. Mostly because the spirit of Christmas is in sharing and giving not getting, which is difficult for children. We have liked the 3 gifts and a trip, because that is what the kids remember best. Now that they are older and all but one has his or her own job I thought it would be a memory of thinking about each person who's name they drew. We will see. They have strict instructions to keep them all a secret!

This is the list

$50-60

$25 exactly- gift card works well

$15-20

$10-12

$5

Handmade/homemade* be creative

Did I mention its September!?!