Christmas gifts 2009: What did you give and recieve?

**Kracka** · 12-25-2009

We've had these past years so I figured I'd start it off for 2009.

gave
Mom: Gift certificate to get a manicure and pedicure when she comes down to visit.
Dad: Gopher Football DVD
sister: Tickets for her and her b/f to go to the Fort Worth Zoo when they come down for spring break.
wife: Perrin shifter bushings, foot stone, manicure gift certificate, penguin ornament for the tree, a few other small misc. things.

got
parents: Two pizzas shipped from Gino's East in Chicago, gift certificate for a backyard tree, and a mystery box that hasn't arrived yet.
sister: wall-mounted mini wet/dry vacuum for the garage (3hp/2.5gallon)
wife: Houston t-shirt, Christmas tree ornament, Reese's PB trees (suck it Tag-A-Longs!), some hot salsas from TX and a hot sauce from Mexico
wife's parents: Two Craftsman magnetic trays (big and small), Craftsman multi-setting hose nozzle, Craftsman 25' tape measure
grandparents: stainless steel grilling tool set

Forced Fed · 12-25-2009

Gave
Brother: $30 BestBuy Gift Card
Mom: $30 BestBuy Gift Card
Dad: 2 nice house phones from BestBuy (House phones are expensive these days holly balls)

What I received
Not so important.

Constant_Project21 · 12-25-2009

Didn't get to give much, financially wasn't in the cards for me. Me and the bro pitched in on an AP jersey for my mom, and i bought some misc stuff for my bro.

What I got...hasn't been as important. Had a stint in the hospital for a couple days, and managed to get home on wed, so the more important thing was getting home and spending time with my family. Also got to spend a lot of time with someone very important to me, and learned to appreciate her a little more. Sure I got gifts, but what's a gift without the ones you love. Think that gets lost this time of year.
Sorry to get all sappy, haha, but that was by far my favorite gift.

311evo · 12-25-2009

Gave:
Mom: Digital photo frame and memory Card
Dad: Tivo, and some misc stuff
Brothers: $25 Best Buy gift card

Got:
Some clothes, some money, cordless work light, subway gift card. etc.

Forced Fed · 12-25-2009

Damn 311, you hooked it up! Those photo frames aren't cheap and neither is a Tivo.

mdost03 · 12-25-2009

Gave:
Mom/Dad: $40 Applebees Gift Card
Older Sister: $30 Target Gift Card
Younger Sister: $30 Gift Card for Nails to be done
Older Niece (2): Bunch of Markers and an Activity Book
Younger Niece (1): Mickey Mouse DVD
GF: MyTouch 3G
GF Parents: Chocolates and $30 Applebees Gift Card

Received:
Aunt: Chocolate and Subway Gift Card
Mom/Dad: Monies
Older Sister: Shirt and Hand Lotion (manager of Bath and Body)
Younger Sister: Some sweet cologne

MustGoFaster · 12-25-2009

Gave (+sister for one or two):
Mom: Digital photo frame and memory Card (photo frame seems to be broken

) Gift cards as well.
Dad: Vodka and a gift card
Sister: Gift cards to her favorite store(s)

Got:
Some clothes, some money, 4 DVD set I'm going to start watching soon, "Import Car Revolution" and a bunch of racing tools I suggested (racing tools also count half way as B-day presents)

twack · 12-25-2009

gave
mom and dad: digital frame, gloves, tv series on video that was cancelled
brother: intakes for 2 of his trucks, 7 street racing dvds like teckademics
gram: digital fram
girfriend: new door handles and locks for her car, tie blanket, and a framed picture of us.
123abc: a one off piece of art haha

got: 3 room tent, capacitor for my subs, boost gauge, bigger tires for my jeep, sander, dvd burner, flashlights, cards etc etc

**cmspaz** · 12-25-2009

Gave
Mom: CDs, she always seems to get the most use out of them compared to anything else
Dad: $30 bottle of wine from a vineyard he likes

Received
6-pack of New Belgium 2 Below
12-pack Summit winter sampler
12-pack Boulevard sampler
A few gift cards to choice places like OC, lol

AKA beer, more beer, still more beer, and implied beer.

Swifty1638 · 12-25-2009

Gave...digital frame for my rents..seems to be a popular thing this year, but being unemployed seems to suck ballz. Though, tomorrow hopefully, I'll become employed

Recieved, canon rebel XT (got it a while ago though, in fall), xbox 360, stereo system for my room (got it off craigslist for CHEAP!) gloves, and who knows what else. The family part of the holidays was what counts, and no one was injured.. Hope to see mine soon...

ylimert01 · 12-25-2009

mom: slippers and a necklace (which she didnt like)
dad: a zip up sweatshirt and movie tickets to avatar
sister: rain boots and a ornament

I got clothes, a purse, shoes, sunglasses, a few scarfs, a snuggie, jewelery
makeup and perfume it was a good christmas

tpunx99GSX · 12-25-2009

Gave:
Son: The Step2 Neat and Tidy Cottage, which he absolutly flipped over (as much as a 2 year old will flip).
Fiance: New Mossi Racing Jacket (for snowmobiling) But will be return, New Baffin Boots, Ice Armor Gloves, Gander Mtn snow bibs, a New Helmet here, and art supplies.
Mother In law: $150 so she can buy a new bed, and some other stuff.
Sister in law: New Jacket, and Gander Mtn Snow Bibs.
Mother and Father: I built them a large wooden sleigh/sled for pulling behind a snowmobile for ice fishing and stuff. Came out really nice. Designed and built myself.
Brothers and sisters: Gift Cards to Starbucks.
Neices and Nephews: A toy each, (i have 14 of them)

Got:
A new helmet here , Ice Armor Gloves, Baffin Boots, Subscription to Cesar Millans new magazine, Money for a GPS update, A brick of sweet and delicious Turtle Fudge, of which i at most of today yikes, and some other stuff. Still have yet to go to the parents house because of the shitty roads, will be going up for new years.

Matt D. · 12-25-2009

Gave:
Enough.

Got:
Doesn't matter.

s1ngletracker · 12-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Constant_Project21

Didn't get to give much, financially wasn't in the cards for me. Me and the bro pitched in on an AP jersey for my mom, and i bought some misc stuff for my bro.

What I got...hasn't been as important. Had a stint in the hospital for a couple days, and managed to get home on wed, so the more important thing was getting home and spending time with my family. Also got to spend a lot of time with someone very important to me, and learned to appreciate her a little more. Sure I got gifts, but what's a gift without the ones you love. Think that gets lost this time of year.
Sorry to get all sappy, haha, but that was by far my favorite gift.

Good to hear you're ok Dan!

Kevin 1G Drummer · 12-26-2009

Gave:
Mom: Sony MP3 player
Dad: gift card to Cabella's
Brother: Pitched in with my parents for a BluRay player
Two toys for tots gifts, and an unknown amount of change to the red kettles for the Salvation Army.

Recieved:
a gift card to Gamestop and some clothes

Powers · 12-26-2009

Gave: roomate x box 360
buddy x box 360
best friend i pod touch
Girlfriend: new phone, ipod nano, and engagement ring
recieved from myself lol
2000 Yamaha Banshee 350 a lil gift to myself

Constant_Project21 · 12-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

Good to hear you're ok Dan!

Thanks, Paul, really appreciate it.

Forced Fed · 12-26-2009

Sorry to hear constant, what happened if you don't mind me asking?

tehehodi · 12-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by alliance14

Girlfriend: new phone, ipod nano, and engagement ring

Congratulations!

DSM-is-LOVE · 12-26-2009

Gave:
Mom: Coffee from my work. (holiday, its what she wanted)
Step-Dad: Rogue Status Shirt
Brother: Rogue Status shirt, Rechargeable xbox controller and extra battery pack.

Got:
Mom: 3 pairs of jeans. sweatshirt. belt. $100 visa gift card.
Grandparents: $50

mom still wants to take me shopping and what not...

and glad to hear your ok too constant.