Jaime gave Adam a Nerf dart gun....in which he then relentlessly and annoyingly shot her the whole time she was at our house. Really, Jaime, I don't know why you put yourself through such torture!
Adam also received several hunting apparel items. This is his winter hunting get-up. He's modeling it for us.....I told him he wasn't allowed to do any growling as he walked around my nieces...it might scare them. He also received a set of skis, a book on tape (he doesn't like to read), some clothes, giftcards, movies, and many other wonderful things......
My brother Dan got me a collection of Fox Trot comic books. (In case you don't remember, Fox Trot is my favorite comic strip.) Here's the letter he attached with the present:
My dearest sister Becca,
My dearest sister Becca,
I know that your quest to have Fox Trot published in your local paper proved to be unsuccesful. To remedy this situation, I am giving you this collection of Fox Trot books. If you read just one strip a day...these books should last you 7 years. Love, your eldest brother, Dan
This is a picture with me and my 3 brothers. We're in line from left to right, oldest to youngest.
I also received 2 luscious sheet sets for our bed. Mmmmmm. The flannel ones are very cozy at this time of the year.
I also received a "Learning Spanish" CD set. That's right, by the time 2009 rolls around, I'll be conversing in Spanish (I took 3 years in high school.....which really didn't sink in much...I'm hoping I'll retain a little more of it this time around).
I also received many other wonderful and generous items such as PJ's, giftcards, movies, candles, lotions, clothes, photo albums, the Farming Game (classic Strahm family favorite!), and more.
And even though Baby Willis isn't here yet, he managed to make it onto people's giftlists as well. Momma Vig hooked him up with several camouflage items, including a baby blanket knitted in camo yarn! He also received a couple of toys and clothing items.
And Daisy enjoyed the atmosphere of the holidays, including the mulitude of boxes, tissue paper, and ribbons that we let her play with.
And again, we know that the Christmas season isn't about the presents (psst..it's about JESUS!).....but we do enjoy sharing with others and giving gifts to let them know how special they are to us and how much we love them.....and we feel special when they share with us as well!
