Sophie's 2011 Christmas List

Sizing:
Sophie - Size 4T - shoe size 9?

Note - please don't get DVDs. We have plenty of media and don't really use DVDs per se.
Other Note - Craigs List is sometimes a great resource for totally usable kids stuff that costs a lot less

Under $50

• Clothing - Sophie especially, DESPERATELY needs sweaters and other warm clothes! and socks! Gap, Old Navy & H&M tend to have the market for this age group. Pants, shirts, sweatshirts/sweaters, accessories - always appreciated and very much used!
• Umbrella - cute umbrella
• Footy Pajamas (4T size) - a reliable crowd-pleaser
• Favorite Yoga Pants - $15ish

Books

• Search for Sophie, Playmobil Books $20

Educational & Crafts

• Giant Magnetic Letters, upper & lower case $8.95 each
• My First Draw & Write Journal $4.95 each
• iPlay Wok and Roll Chopstick Game $17
• Kids' Chopsticks - Chimpsticks $7
• Rainbow Dot Paints $14
• Counting Bears & Cups $12
• Custom Adress rubber stamp like this (her name & address only please) type in 'rubber stamps return address into www.etsy.com and have fun :)

$50 and up

• Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair* - (approx $120) monogrammed would be fun

* - these gifts would probably be particularly appreciated/useful

Ella's 2011 Christmas List

Sizing:
Ella - Size 5 T or 5 or 6 - shoe size 12?

Note - please don't get DVDs. We have plenty of media and don't really use DVDs per se.
Other Note - Craigs List is sometimes a great resource for totally usable kids stuff that costs a lot less

Clothes

• Ella especially, DESPERATELY needs sweaters and other warm clothes! and socks! Gap or Old Navy tend to have the market for this age group. Ella loves dresses, tights, leggings, shirts & accessories - always appreciated and very much used! She is a little weird about frilly or lacy things - prefers very simple clothes that are soft.
• Cute Hair Accessories

Educational/Play

• Doll house furniture and dolls
• Umbrella - cute umbrella
• Printing letters practice books, upper & lower case - $6.99 each, pens - $3.99
• My First Draw & Write Journal - $3.49 each
• Jigsaw puzzles (less than 100 pieces)
• Coloring / Activity Books
• Kids' Chopsticks - Chimpsticks $7

Crafts:

• Custom address rubber stamp like this $22 (With her name only please, Ella Kessler etc.)
• Stationary set
• Travelling Art Tote $20 pink sage & bangles fabric
• Happy Handle Stamp set, Melissa & Doug $8.30
• Make Your Own Cards $18.50

Books -

• Books on dinosaurs
• Early reading books
• Ella also enjoys poetry & rhyme

• Clothing - Gap or Old Navy tend to have the market for this age group. Ella loves dresses, tights, shirts & accessories - always appreciated and very much used!
• Cute Hair Accessories

$50 and up

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* - these gifts would probably be particularly appreciated/useful

Ben's 2011 Christmas List

$20 and under

Casual socks such as these or these

iTunes Giftcards

Do-It-Yourself Shed Building Guide - $14

Cool bow ties from thrift store?

Under $50

J Crew long-sleeve broken-in no-pocket crewneck tee (medium) - white, ocean, navy, light maritime, or old metal - $24

Brooks Brothers Pocket Squares/Handkerchiefs - $25

Protec Adult Helmet - Size L - Matte Charcoal - $30ish

Deerskin Leather Driving Gloves - Black - Large - $49.50

A Better Antenna for TV - $89

Good used Nikkor/Nikon lens for using our Canon in movie mode - these would be old, non-autofocus lenses - preferably 28mm or 35mm - see this, this, and this for some recommendations - will also need a converter mount to work with our Canon Rebel T2i - this gift would be ama-zing!

Under $100

Button-down casual shirts - My entire collection is literally falling apart - I like shirts with a little body to them, a non-baggy cut, and a classic pattern - sizing is Medium for J Crew and most others

Over $100

Intel 320 SSD (sigh) - $139

Longboard!  - $140

Yakima BowDown Kayak Rack - $160ish

Kinect sensor for Xbox 360 - $150ish


Makita LS0714 7.5" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw - $449


Yamaha RX-V671BL AV Receiver - $499

Unmentionably* Ridiculous

(don't know why I'm even putting these down):

Canon 24mm f/1.4 lens - $1,500ish - you know you want to get me one of these...!

* so why would I mention them then? More out of academic curiosity, really.

Julie's 2011 Christmas List

Still working on this.....
Under $20

• Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Caramels $4
• Selection of treats from Pistacia Vera especially their macarons, yum :)
• Apple Slicer & Corer like this
• Subscription to Cooks Illustrated - either online or print

Under $50

• Subscription to 'Life' magazine
• Crest Whitening Strips $33 3D Professional

$50 - $100

• Gift Certificate for dinner at G Michael's in German Village

Over $100

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Sophie's 2010 Christmas List

Sizing:
Sophie - Size 3T - shoe size 7

Note - please don't get DVDs. We have plenty of media and don't really use DVDs per se.
Other Note - Craigs List is sometimes a great resource for totally usable kids stuff that costs a lot less

Under $50

• Clothing - Gap, Old Navy & H&M tend to have the market for this age group. Pants, shirts, sweatshirts/sweaters, accessories - always appreciated and very much used!
• Footy Pajamas (3T size) - a reliable crowd-pleaser
• Favorite Yoga Pants - $15ish
• Warmest Overalls*- pink - $39ish

• Books
• Sophie's Bucket, Catherine Stock
• Search for Sophie, Playmobil Books $20

• Educational & Crafts
• 3 scene sequencing cards $12.99
• Giant Magnetic Letters, upper & lower case $8.95 each
• My First Draw & Write Journal $4.95 each
• iPlay Wok and Roll Chopstick Game $17
• Kids' Chopsticks - Chimpsticks $7
• Rainbow Dot Paints $14
• Counting Bears & Cups $12
• Hear myself sound phone - $4.99
• Wooden puzzle - Melissa & Doug Dressing Bear Family Puzzle $12.23
• Custom Adress rubber stamp like this (her name & address only please) type in 'rubber stamps return address into www.etsy.com and have fun :)

$50 and up

• Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair* - (approx $120) monogrammed would be fun

* - these gifts would probably be particularly appreciated/useful

Ella's 2010 Christmas List

Sizing:
Ella - Size 4-5 T - shoe size 10

Note - please don't get DVDs. We have plenty of media and don't really use DVDs per se.
Other Note - Craigs List is sometimes a great resource for totally usable kids stuff that costs a lot less

Under $50

• Educational
• 6 scene sequencing cards - $12.99
• Hear myself sound phone - $4.99
• Lakeshore letter builders, upper & lowercase* - $29.95 each
• 3 letter word builders, set of 10 - $19.95
• Printing letters practice books, upper & lower case - $6.99 each, pens - $3.99
• My First Draw & Write Journal - $3.49 each
• Jigsaw puzzles
• Magnetic Dress Up Dolls $15
• Coloring / Activity Books
• Sorting Clock $12
• Kids' Chopsticks - Chimpsticks $7

• Crafts
• Custom address rubber stamp like this $22 (With her name only please, Ella Kessler etc.)
• Stationary set
• Travelling Art Tote $20 pink sage & bangles fabric
• Happy Handle Stamp set, Melissa & Doug $8.30
• Make Your Own Cards $18.50
• Perler Bead Crafts like this $12

• Books - Ella is enjoying books by Catherine Stock at the moment....around $13
• Spree in Paree
• Porc in New York
• Ella also enjoys poetry & rhyme

• Clothing - Gap or Old Navy tend to have the market for this age group. Ella loves dresses, tights, shirts & accessories - always appreciated and very much used!
• A 'Hello Kitty' shirt, preferably long sleeved
• Cute Hair Accessories
• Fleecy Pajamas little girls' small, rose - a reliable crowd-pleaser $29.95
• Jersey Knit Pjs little girls' small, seedling / polka dot $29.95
• Girls' faux fur earmuffs - $19.50, dark chocolate
• Long Johns set Rainbow Dot $29.95
• Warmest Overalls*- pink - $39ish

$50 and up

• Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair* - (approx $120) monogrammed would be fun

* - these gifts would probably be particularly appreciated/useful

2009 Christmas Lists

Our 2009 Christmas Lists are up. Check out:

- Julie's Christmas List
- Ella and Sophie's Christmas List
- Ben's Christmas List