family wishlists

Giftgiving season has rolled around again. Names have been drawn, asignments made, and it is time to start looking for something that you will enjoy giving and your drawee will enjoy receiving. Below are the wishlists I have received so far. I'll send periodic reminders to folks to try to get more lists.

Krissa

• ceramic cooking utensil holders - preferably of Bob Nichols make
• ear buds that hook onto ears so they won't fall off during exercise
• for books and music, see Krissa's Amazon wishlist
• fair trade chocolate and tea are also appreciated

Luis

• boooks and music from Luis's Amazon wishlist
• a list of other things Luis would be happy to receive

Janna

• music - whatever music you think she ought to be introduced to

Bob

• Books by author Craig Childs, specifically:
• The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire & Water
• Soul of Nowhere
• The Way Out: A True Story of Ruin and Survival
• I've read House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization and Secret Knowledge of Water

Grandma and Grandpa

• both would appreciate donations in their honor through Heifer International
• they would also accept tasty items that they would enjoy eating (bearing in mind that Grandpa needs to watch his sugar intake)

Michele

• watch, I like this one: microlight clip watch#75768 (orange)...I don't wear much in the way of jewelry, but I do need to know the time now and again
• stainless steel rimmed kitchen sieves, 3 sizes/sm.med.lg.
• flannel 3/4 length nightgown size medium, not too frilly, long sleeve and bottoms
• a massage (deep tissue or thai)
• words of wisdom (maybe you know what I need, I don't have very much time to think about it anymore...TIME, that's it
• books or CD's by Pema Chodron (I already have,The Places That Scare You), any other publication would be appreciated, especially When Things Fall Apart
• any "must have" classical music, our collection is thin

Steve

• a gift card to either of the two main department stores in town: Nordstrom's or Macy's. I need pants and these often need to be ordered special

Dwelley Boys

• maginifying glasses (apparently there are some made out of high grade plastic with large handles out there somewhere)
• hour glasses (I've seen large plastic ones)
• swirly straws
• Bingo by www.lucybingogames.com (very groovy)
• instruments ie. panflute, metal slide whistle, metalaphone, wooden drumming boxes, other ethnic instuments, cymbals, hand bells - check: www.magiccabin.com (We already have: tamborines, small jimbays, harmonicas, triangle, maracas, shaker eggs)
• special additions to wooden train set Brio style (we have train station & bridges),could use ie. double outies & double innies pieces, track turnstyle, drawbridge, etc. (wooden if possible; it seems things are going plastic...blah)
• art & craft materials always welcome
• games

Jacob Marcus

• Fisher Price infant to toddler swing. We have great oak trees in the yard that looks perfect for a swing!
• books, puppets and children's music
• toys that help teach fine motor skills and action/response are also great
• in terms of clothes, we are buying 12-18 months for him to wear now and in the winter months to come