looking to Christmas??

Some of you may think that I am crazy, but every year around this time.. yes, late August/early Sept.  I begin looking toward Christmas.  I am a self proclaimed Christmas NUT so this actually won’t surprise those that know me best. 

Although I may not actually shop or cook yet I am looking toward that.  Beginning to at least think of what gifts I am going to buy, possible ideas for gifts to make (although, most times i don’t follow through with this, i’m going to try to be better this year.) , what cookies I want to bake, parties I want to have.. etc.  I know, it’s early.  But this is where my mind goes.. especially on days when the air turns cooler such as today.

This may, very well, be our last Christmas that we are residents of New York.  Notice, i didn’t say our last Christmas IN New York, since I know very well that we will most likely travel home for Christmas.  Either way, I’d like to spend less time complaining about the horrendous lovely weather that we experience here in western NY and really just try to appreciate it.  Who knows when the next time i will experience snow and freezing temperatures for 5 or 6 straight months may be?.. lol

Anyway.. our thinking this year is that for our children.. all 4 of them, that we are going to purchase larger gifts that they want, instead of 8 million smaller toys.  Morgan and Miranda are with their mom this year for christmas and this will cut the shipping issues, in fact this is what we usually do for them on these off years.  And for the little ones.. they HAVE 8 million smaller toys.  I would rather buy them a few larger toys with some accessories to open as opposed to more smaller ones that will clutter up our home, not to mention, be a larger pain to move..

So here are our ideas..  some may think these are extravagent.. but this is our family and our Christmas.. each family has to decide what is right for them.. Growing up.. we got TONS for Christmas.. but nothing thoughout the year besides a gift or two for our birthday and school clothes.. so this was our BIG day.  I kind of carry that on with my girls.. kind of..

Anyway… so

Morgan… iPod nano,  I think a 2G will be more than sufficient..

Miranda.. digital camera.. a nice one, but again, nothing extravagant..

Maya and Paige..

or something else like it.. basically the cheapest 2 seater, girly powerwheels..  Sooo wierd, yesterday the blue Cinderella car I wanted to get was on walmart.com.. today.. no where to be found.. shoot!  better buy it soon..

AND this..

a nice wooden play kitchen..

ok that’s all for now..

 OH.. I just wanted to share a link to my favorite all time Christmas site…

http://www.organizedchristmas.com

It’s wonderful!!  Great message boards with christmas ideas, memories, and heads-up to some great sales!  Also there are printables to create your own Christmas notebook/binder to stay organized.. i love it!