Cousin Gift Exchange

Each year the cousins draw names and give each other gifts. We gathered on Sunday, December 19 to exchange gifts. Our numbers were low this year with Mary Kathryn and her family in Utah and Trip and his family in Hong Kong. Trip came home early December for work and was able to bring their Christmas presents here and we were able to send ours home with him. Everyone was missed but those of us that were here had a good time.

Jen posted pictures from that day on her blog.

I do not have pictures of all the great things my kids received, but I will try to atleast remember what they got.

Adaleigh got the cutest brown shoes from one of the K Meredith's. She has a major shoe obsession and did not take them off for days. She also got a baby doll. Babies and shoes make that little girl happy.

Cy got a stuffed panda and some cool lights for his fingers from Chase. Chase thought the panda was perfect for Cy because they have matching bellies. Kierstyn who is the most giving child also gave each of the cousins presents. She gave Cy the CTR Boy book, t-shirt and cape.

Cy was not feeling well and I found him on the couch with his panda wearing his CTR shirt and cape.

Piper got purses and more purses from Ellie (I think). Inside one of the purses was a bracelet. Piper has an obsession with purses and bags. That girl can fill a purse fast. If something is missing, the first thing to do is check all of Piper's purses. 90% of the time you can find it there. She also got bracelets, headband, lipgloss, and a notepad from Kierstyn.

Logan got a DS game from Kyler. Logan got a DSi for Christmas so he has had fun playing his game.

Mia got a Barnes and Noble gift card. She loves to read and was so excited to be able to pick a new book out. She also got an American Girl coin purse that she got to make herself. She spend the next day sewing her coin purse. It was lots of fun. I believe Jake gave her those things. Kierstyn gave her a Chicken Soup book, bracelets, and a headband.

Landon got the coolest stamp from Hong Kong. It isn't just any stamp. It is made of famous Shou Shan stone found in Fu Jian Province. It has his name in Chinese. He loved it. He wants to take it to school to stamp his papers so he doesn't have to write his name. He has also been practicing writing his name in Chinese. He also got a Chia pet from Kierstyn.

I even got a special gift this day, pearl earrings and necklace from Hong Kong!! They are beautiful!