Christmas 2024

Christmas 2023

Okay......  some of you are traveling this summer and beyond and so I thought and Ghia concurred that I should get the Gift Exchange Assignments out early this year in case you wanted to pick up something fun for your gift recipients during your travels! Just a thought!

As always it's nice to get updates and gift ideas from everyone!!!

Riley and Trevor 2022

 Riley and Trevor

Here's an Idea from Riley and Trevor

Garbuildman Upgraded 5-Prong Base Bird Bath 

with Metal Stake, Detachable Decoration Bowl Spa

https://tinyurl.com/cvdwnuh8

The Steve Colvins 2022

Steve and Shelly

Ideas for Steve and Shelly

No Touch Thermometer

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B075QQ8VZW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3CR6COA8J61N&psc=1

Egg Beater

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I829E40/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Measuring Cup and Spoon Set

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YY9LP9C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1RBG53JPHRPII&th=1

Mousepad for Steve

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DVCGX7G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A39UZNCN5DLW6U&psc=1

The Anglins 2022

 Christie and Wayne

 Just Suggestions, you can get us any fun/cool thing you want!

Ideas for Christie:

Leopard Plush Cross Band Slippers / Size x-large

https://tinyurl.com/2p84ptsd

Natural Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Standard Size 20"X 26" Silk Pillow Case with Hidden Zipper / Pink

https://tinyurl.com/mry5dtch

Idea for Wayne:

Shooting Targets

https://tinyurl.com/4twp9acf

The Cooleys 2022

Ghia and Kirk

These are just ideas. 

Gift ideas for Ghia:

French press - new toy for herbal teas

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N78X92P/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A3AQP8TDYVYCGL&th=1

Brush that Riley says doesn't rip your hair - now that my hair is getting longer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N78X92P/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A3AQP8TDYVYCGL&th=1

Gifts ideas for Kirk:

New handkerchiefs - his nose runs all the time

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SJJT5PB/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A3OCX61WI0ZRP5&psc=1

Bluetooth headphones - He likes to listen to books on tape while he works but he is rough on things so they don't last long

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G8JO5F2/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ARPIYK3SDA5US&psc=1

Christmas 2022

 

Ghia and Kirk

Here are some Christmas gift ideas. 

Just having spent the summer here enjoying the humming birds that came to our feeder, we would like to attract other birds next year so we are looking for a new bird feeder. 

This squirrel proof feeder looks fun. Wonder if it would work for our lighter chipmunks? But regardless any cool feeder will do! 

Amazon.com : Perky-Pet 8lb Squirrel-Be-Gone II Feeder Home with Chimney : Wild Bird Feeder Accessories : Patio, Lawn & Garden

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A0OMSG/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

As it's getting cold here, I'm looking for new socks to go with my crocs. I like the kind of Nordic look. And Kirk would like a new beanie.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1108441048/winter-pattern-socks-warm-socks-thick?ref=cart

 

Men's Hand Knitted Beanie 100% Wool Subtle Stripe Rib | Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/932816124/mens-hand-knitted-beanie-100-wool-subtle?ref=cart

https://www.etsy.com/listing/854847823/fisherman-beanieskull-capmens?ref=cart

Please don't get everything I'm posting. These are just ideas. Thanks, g

 Christmas 2021

Let us be wise in the gifts that we give each other 

and the gifts that we give to Christ this year.

Okay, this years assignments:

Christie/Wayne gives to Riley

Ghia/Kirk gives to Steve/Shelly and Zak

Jason/Becky gives to Ghia/Kirk

Steve/Shelly gives to Christie/Wayne

Riley gives to Jason/Becky and kids

Same as always - keep the budget between $35 and $45

***ASAP - Please give us updates 

to couple/family/individual likes and dislikes.

Riley

Riley and Busca

This has been a tough year for everyone. Especially in the socializing department. I have lots of great neighbors around my little place, but what's the point if we can't all get together this holiday season, for a dinner, or game night? We are all trapped in our homes trying not to contract the dreaded COVID. Do they even remember that I live here? This place is so quiet. So, this winter I have decided to let my neighbors know that, yes, I am still around. I have made it my goal to contribute to the usual neighborhood chaos in a couple of ways:

First i like to open all my doors and windows and play my extensive vinyl collection as loud as my sound system will go. (this works best best first thing in the morning or very late at night) This is the album i wish i had, to to play the next time my closest neighbor is trying to do yoga. I think she would appreciate it.

Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You Vinyl - Aretha Franklin - Amazon.com Music

Second is Busca. He is already great at making obnoxious sounds for the neighborhood but i'm not sure its enough. I believe having this bird feeder would encourage all sorts of birds to gather in the yard to make noise and leave droppings. With them as background singers i'm sure that Busca's squawks will be heard to the end of the block and everyone won't be able to forget that he likes head scratches and popcorn.

Amazon.com : Window Bird House Feeder by Nature Anywhere with Sliding Seed Holder and 4 Extra Strong Suction Cups. Large Bird feeders for Outside. Birdhouse Shape. : Garden & Outdoor

Thanks for anything you can contribute to my "We Wont Go Quietly. Neighborhood Noise and Chaos Program".  

Happy Holidays

Riley

Anglins

 Christie and Wayne (and boys)

(updated from my original post, just in case you happened to look at that - if you did and already made purchases, no problem)

This is always so hard to figure out, we have been blessed with so much that we don't really have needs and the older I get the less I really want.....

But here in one idea or if you come up with an idea of your own you are welcome.

We like to play card games especially when our boys are home, Wayne says a new deck of cards or two would be nice. We hope to play cards with other friends too once more the covid restrictions are lifted.

We'll let you pick, but some cool cards would be fun. Here is a link to a website, I didn't check shipping so it may not be the best way to go, you can check Amazon too, all kinds of cards on there or look anywhere else you want.

https://www.artofplay.com/collections/playing-cards

Other then that there really isn't anything I can thing of, so I was thinking maybe what you don't spend can be donated to one of the Light the World Charity Partners. You find them here:

https://www.comeuntochrist.org/light-the-world-2020/give#global-charity-partners

I like the CARE program, but all the programs look good, so any one of them that you want to donate would be fine.

And as I said, be my guest to come with a whole other idea all together!

The Cooleys

 Ghia and Kirk

Here are a couple gift ideas. 
Kirk always likes tools and ski gear. I have been painting rocks and making bread. 

Kirk:

Combination Wrench Set (28-Piece)

Fleece Neck Warmer for Cold Weather Men Women Ski Neck Gaiter Cover Keep Warm Face Mask

Ghia:

Dotting Painting Tools

Danish Dough Whisk

 Christmas 2020

"And when they were come unto the house, they saw the young child with Mary his  mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11

Thus the tradition of gift giving...

 in celebration of the birth of our Savior.

I'm sad that we won't get to do our exchange in person this year as was hoped 

but I hope you are all still up to doing the exchange.

This years assignments:

Christie/Wayne give to Ghia/Kirk

Ghia/Kirk give to Jason/Becky and Kids

Jason/Becky give to Christie/Wayne

Steve/Shelly give to Riley

Riley gives to Steve/Shelly and Zak 

Same as always - keep the budget between $35 and $45

***ASAP - Pleae give us updates to couple/family/individual likes and dislikes.

Riley

Riley’s Christmas list 

1. A kidney stone from a dragon

2. Wind from the top of mt Everest 

3. Paul Bunyan’s shoe

4. The toenail from a Martian

5. Merlin’s spectacles

I know I’m late getting my list up and you might not have time to collect, wrap and send these items. So if your crunched for time here are some amazon options 

Le bent ski socks size medium 

 Le Bent Le Sock Snow Ultra Light - Black/Yellow, Medium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z5DG43G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9Ma7DbM4ZFN3E

Japanese pairing knife

Kessaku Paring Knife - Samurai Series - Japanese Etched High Carbon Steel, 3.5-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS2YXCY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pxb7DbWTZEZGF

The Anglins

So Christie has been having fun with home improvements, painting and what not. Kind of thinking 

a gift card to Home Depot or maybe Sherwin Williams might be the ticket.

Just throwing that out there......

might have to come back with an update if Wayne decides to put his two cents in.

This photo makes the walls look gray, but they are actually a mossy green color. Finally pulled down the wallpaper in our home office, painted and redecorated. Should have taken a before photo, it was pretty sad.

The Cooley Gift Ideas

Ghia

the modern Chakra guide by Carol Tuttle

or a Meditation Bracelet (there are lots of them to choose from on Amazon or Etsy, this is just an example)

Kirk
A key chain size Swiss Army Knife ( https://amzn.to/2Qaju6K )

(note from Christie - if you want to make it special you can check out https://bit.ly/2O57CjF and have it engraved. Just a thought!)

or a Set of Earbuds ( https://amzn.to/2pR5ww1 )

Christmas 2019

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.." 

Isaiah 9:16

The most wonderful gift of the Season!

Here are the gift exchange assignments for this year:

Christie and Wayne give to Jason, Becky and Kids

Ghia and Kirk give to Carver

Jason, Becky and Kids give to Steve, Shelly and Kids

Steve, Shelly and Kids give to Ghia and Kirk

Riley gives to Christie and Wayne

Carver gives to Riley

Same as always - keep the budget between $35 and $45

ASAP - Please give us updates to couple/family likes and dislikes. 

SHELLY AND STEPHEN COLVIN

Last post from us. I'm a novice blogging!

Merry Christmas to all!

Here's a couple of items of interest. Click for link.

1. Music of modern composers



2. Pedal for keyboard

 

Wayne and Christie

Miss our kids being home with us, but love watching them succeed in their endeavors. Wayne as ever loves his guns and going shooting. I am working on living a healthier lifestyle and also trying to downsize some 

(both my body and my junk - LOL).

So.... Wayne says he would really like 

a Handgun Shooting Rest

Link to Shooting Rest

I like surprises so I am suggesting a couple of things I 

would like to have, but haven't bought for myself and you can surprise me with one of them if you want or get something else.

I could use some new black hot pads. I like these.

Link to Hot Pads

Link to Lid

I have an Instant Pot Mini that I am playing around with. 

A glass lid or a steamer basket could be useful with it.

Link to Steamer Basket