My Favorite Holiday Gift Was...

[Jennie Ann]

...a magnetic peace sign given to me by my daughter. I've been seeing other vehicles with these magnetic peace signs on them, but I did not know where to get one. The ones I had seen were solid pastel colors.

My daughter knew I wanted one, and she found out where to buy them: Vermont Peace Works

She got me the tie-dyed one which looks really cool on my black stationwagon.

Here's a picture of them. They seem to be popular here on the East Coast. What can I say?! I'm a Woodstock alumni myself, and so the tie-dyed one is dreamy! :-)

She gave me some other gifts too, but this peace sign magnet is my favorite.

So what was your favorite holiday gift this year? Let's hear it!

[Jennie Ann]

Jane, there's nothing more precious than family. I love hearing good stories like that. These experiences are so meaningful, and they touch the heart. Thanks for sharing!

[Jennie Ann]

Oh, M.A., what a beautiful tree that was, and the fresh white snow was a nice touch. Looks like you really did have yourself a merry little Christmas. Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures. They really complement your Christmas experience. Wow!

[Jane McGill]

My best gift this year was when my daughter and son-in-law were sitting in the bedroom floor playing with their 10-month-old son. They live 12 hours away so I don't get to see my grandson often, and it was a long trip and he had met many people in a day's time, so they were letting him wind down. When I came into the room and sat down on a chair, Landon crawled to me and reached his hands up for me to hold him. It was wonderful to be chosen over his mommy for once!

[Jennie Ann]

Oh, M.A., what a wonderful Christmas story. Thanks for sharing that. You had a beautiful and meaningful holiday, indeed!

I know you must have a picture of that tree. Please share, if you can.

[Judy]

We got married on Halloween, in Vegas no less. I swear there's nothing better than to spend your anniverary handing out candy to all of the little kids.

[Rachel Gard]

Happy Anniversary to you too! I joke, but it is a great day to get married on. You're 100% right.

[Valencia Caston Simmons]

Rachel ~ New Year's is the absolute best day ever to start a new life with one's soul mate. My husband and I are celebrating our first year together, and I'm thrilled and thankful to say it's been the best year of my life. Happy Anniversary!

[Rachel Gard]

Valencia, I thought my husband and I were the only ones crazy enough to get married on New Year's Day !!! He jokes that at least he won't forget our anniversary.

[Valencia Caston Simmons]

Oh, Jennie. I agree with Tricia. How cool would it have been if you had a VW bug. They're so cute.

[Valencia Caston Simmons]

I didn't get one gift this Christmas, but I sure did enjoy being surrounded by family. My husband and I decided not to exchange gifts since our wedding anniversary is on New Year's Day.

I had three generations of cousins over for dinner. We played games, ate, watched a movie, ate, played more games, ate again, and had a really grand time. They didn't leave until almost midnight!

I sorta did want some new boots, which I'd planned on telling my mother when she "asked" what I wanted, but she beat me to the punch, alerting me that only her grand children were getting gifts from her this year. Oh, well.

Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year, everyone.