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Last Updated: 11/28/2011 01:32 AM -0500

For some of the items listed, we went ahead and found specific items on a web site.  These links are only any easy way to show you the item, or something like what we have in mind.  We do not receive any commissions if you make purchases from these companies :')  Also, there may be better prices at other stores.

Back again this year are links to products on Amazon.com that are tied to our affiliates program there.  If you use any of our Amazon links to buy something from there, we get a little kickback from the site.  We will donate any such monies to the kid's college funds.  If you want to shop at Amazon, use one of the links below or navigate to the Amazon Home Page (via this link) with our associate code getting credit.  Obviously find the best price available.  Sometimes you may even find a better price at Amazon on a product we listed, just from a different seller.  As long as you use our link to get to Amazon, all purchases will generate credit.

If anyone else has an Amazon affiliates program (which is free), we would happy to use one or more of them for our purchases.  Affiliates cannot get credit from their own program site.

For items that include stars, you an interpret them as follows: = Definitely hope to get the item / Have expressed much interest; = Would like the item, just not as much as the 3-star items; = Interested, but not at the expense of other iterms :)

 

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Ethan
Miscellaneous
Size = Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
bulletClothes - Size 10-12 (or Medium) for shirts; Pants are size 10-12
bulletModel airplanes or cars - Seems like Revell SnapTite, Testors Quick Build. or similar would be best.  However, could get into level 2 models as well, which require glue.  We think he would prefer airplanes or cars, in that order.
bulletBarnes and Noble gift card
bulletMovies - Narnia series
bulletXBox 360 Games - Only one he will have is Halo Reach; Some sort of flying game would be good; Other possibilities up to you.
bullet Western Skies Golf Gift Certificate
bullet Uberstix - There are several small kits that make fun projects.  The bigger kits that might go well include Uberstix Starter Set ($45, but $40 on sale at http://www.uberstix.com as we write this), and Ubertropolis 601 ($90)
bullet Live Butterfly Culture: 3-5 Live Butterfly Larvae ($15)
bullet Watch - Something simple and sporty
bullet Aircraft Carrier for pool play ($24) - He has one that he plays with in the pool a lot.  It is quite old and starting to degrade.  So a new plastic floating one would be good.

Madeline
Miscellaneous
 
 
Pink or mint green preferred
Or something like this for her new bike
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
bulletClothes - Size 6 for tops; Pants are size 6
bullet Crinkle-Cut Craft Scissors Center ($20-30)
bullet Watch Me Draw Books ($6)
bulletBarnes and Noble gift card
bulletMinnie Mouse DVDs
bullet Melissa & Doug Canvas Creations ($7)
bulletDoll Clothes (actually baby clothes, size preemie)
bulletNecklace - Nothing too fancy.  She just mentioned wanting a necklace.
bulletiTunes gift card - She now has Don's old phone as an 'iPod'.  Just like $10 would be fine.
bulletCreate & Play Animals ($17)
bulletCreate-A-Story Paper Center ($33) - Looking at the one with lines
bulletTrace-N-Draw Projector ($20) and More Trace-N-Draw Slides ($6)

 

Dawn
Miscellaneous
Would take 2 if you can find a better price on round stones elsewhere; Dawn found some for $20 at Home Goods.
Have one now.  Comes in handy for parties.  Lid got ruined and heat packet is shot.
 
 
 
 
bullet Gel Kitchen Mats (! $40) - This is a link to an Amazon search that shows many of these items - Looking for something that blends in (i.e., not too bright or busy)
bulletFun Cooking Stuff - For example, jams, jellies, syrups, rubs, marinades, etc.
bulletMac Software  - Card Creator
bulletMac Software - Family Tree Tracker
bulletRotating Cake Stand (~ $40) - Not low profile.  Looking for one that elevates the cake a bit
bulletSubscription to Food Network Magazine ($18)
bullet Light 'stick vacuum' ($70) - This is just one example, but looking for something of this type that is light and can handle pet hairs from a hard floor.
bulletAmazon gift card
bulletGift cards for clothes (REI, Sports Chalet, Kohls)
bulletSports Watch - Nothing fancy.  Timex Ironman watches do nicely.

 

Don
Miscellaneous
Color = White (or Red)
Color = Black; Size = XL
or something like this, where tray can be used alone as well
Had one but it got a hole.  Anything like this is great.
 
 
bulletCycling Indoor Trainer - The CycleOps kind seems to be prevalent.  Fluid and magnetic systems seem better than wind.  Great thing to get used from Craig's List, eBay, etc. if opportunity presents itself.  Not worth buying new.  Dawn can help.
bullet Wind Vest ($55) - Size: XL; If you get this specific one, I prefer the red trim; If looking at some other, it needs to be a 'wind vest', not a thermal vest, it needs rear pockets as this one does, and it needs to not have a lot of graphics; Will be going over an orange jersey, so trying not to clash too much :)
bulletHouse Slippers ($65) - Size 13.  Color = Redwood in this particular shoe.  Here is an alternative in color Bark.
bullet Wading Boots ($130) - Size 13
bullet Simms® HardBite™ Star Cleat Studs ($40) - Only useful if I get the new boots
bulletGift certificate to Performance Bikes - Ready to get new shoes, and need to select in person.  Not sure if they sell gift certificates, but trust something could be worked out.
bulletGift cards for clothes (Macys, REI, Sports Chalet) ..... Still sporting a closet full of XXL clothes that I'm happy to report still no longer fit :)

 

 

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