We are trying to finalize our gift shopping and pick up last minutes things so next week won’t be so hectic.  I know in the years past I would venture out for the heck of it on Christmas Eve and it would be a nightmare everywhere.  This year trying to get thing wrapped up this week.

We have picked up some cool gifts for the families.  We have also participated in filling a duffel bags full of goods that our church is going to distribute to the Fort Worth homeless shelter on Christmas day when they go feed them.  Our church filled 150 bags for 150 people in need.  We also got some personalized books to hand out to our friends and some small stocking stuffer’s so we don’t go overboard.

This year will be pretty light so we can all save a little extra money.

Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to think about what to do for the family gift wise.  Quite a few options for this.  We can just get them something random or funny, or we can get them personalized gifts which might be pretty cool since it would be all about them.  Or in the past we have done just stocking stuffers to keep the costs down.

I know my wife and i usually just buy something together.  We have done this the last couple of years and seems to work out pretty well.  I think this year she wants to do something with the house.  I think it’s the perfect time to get a Wii.

Probably will not do anything with the extended family this year since we are flying up to Seattle to see my family and I think that’s the best gift ever.  Actually we haven’t been back to Seattle for Thanksgiving or Christmas the last two years.  I think the last time was 2005.  It has been way to expensive.  Like this year it was $1200 for 2 of us to fly over Christmas.  Ouch is right..!!!  Although my nice Aunt and Uncle gave us tickets for Christmas so that was our gift and we very much appreciate it.

I cannot believe how fast this year has flown by.  It seems like yesterday was the spring storm season and now we are about to change our clocks back and get ready for Thanksgiving.  The last two months always seem to just fly by.  Work is usually busy and schedules get filled up pretty quick on the home front.

One thing I really can’t stand however is how early they start the Christmas displays and ad’s.  This year most stores I went into had Christmas decorations up by October 15th.  I’m sorry but I do believe this is way to early.

At least I have seen some of the major gifts being advertised yet, like gaming systems, dollhouses and most major electronics.  I’m sure the ad’s will start appearing soon since Halloween is tomorrow.

Happy Halloween…!!!

A few women around work are getting ready to have babies.  In fact one was born about 2 weeks ago, and I think 2 more are on the way.  I was thinking about  various things you could get someone who is having a baby.  Now of course I really only have ideas, as I myself have not had a child but I can assume some of the basic things you will need (especially for a first time parent).

Among all the diapers, lotions, wipes, etc.  I think one would need some big things.  A Maclaren stroller, crib, high chair, furniture for the bedroom, etc.

Of course one good way to get this stuff is to hold a couple of baby showers or register with a baby store.

Maybe one of these days my wife and I might have a baby, or yet adopt..!!!

I was thinking what I could do for my dad from Christmas this year. Yes I know it’s only May, OK almost June but you can never start too early right? I was playing around with some ideas that I had of things he would like around his house. First I thought of some cool parts and accessories for his ‘34 Ford Truck. Then I realized that he will have it ready to go and be all painted by the end of summer, so that kind of present wouldn’t really work out for Christmas.

Then I thought about some items for his garage, although he already has a ton of things in there, but he likes to do wood working and building items, somewhat like a hobby. I really think he should make some things and sell them.

But then I thought of something he would probably use all the time, a wine rack. Oh yeah, he would like that. Now I’m not saying or calling him an alcoholic, but he likes to have wine occasionally, and this way he could keep it all nice, neat, organized and ready to go. Yep I think he will like that. Now I just need to remember this great idea later on in the year.

And yes I know fathers day is just around the corner, but I have already taken care of that!