Christmas Families 2010

A little late here, but I just got a new computer and it's been a hassle trying to change over. I am missing a receipt, so some of the items will not have prices listed, but you get the idea.

This year was a little nerve wracking as we collected money. We had committed to three families that had been suggested to us and after buying the first family a tree, we only had about $750 (compared to our average of about $1100/year in years past). Combined we had 3 families, with 9 children so we were hoping for at least $100 per kid. In the end, a few people really stepped up and we rounded out at $900 total.

FAMILY #1 - Family needs unknown, even to the family member who suggested them. All we knew was that the parents were unable to buy for their kids this year. We gave the family member that suggested them the $400 to allow the parents to buy for their own children since we did not know what to get them.

NOTE: We received a note from the family thanking them for a wonderful Christmas. They said the kids were not expecting anything, so it was quite a surprise on Christmas morning!
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FAMILY #2 - Single mom, 2 girls, still struggling through divorce from dad and just finishing up her last semester of nursing school. We started off by buying them a tree and a few ornaments in November. Thanks to Kevin & Jan for donating lots of Christmas lights, one less thing we had to buy!

Christmas tree - $40
Ornaments - Qty4 @ $1 and 1 @ $5
Tree Topper - $10

Girl - Age 9
Holiday Webkinz - $12.99
Head Bands - $5.99 (Qty 4)
Diary w/Lock - $9.99
Jewelry Box - $20
Burger King GC - $5
McDonalds GC - $5

Girl - Age 6
Holiday Webkinz - $12.99
Fingernail Polish - Qty 3 @ $2.00ea
Journal - $12.97
Lip Balm - $9.99
Burger King GC - $5
McDonalds GC - $5

Both Girls - Craft Supplies
Craft Sticks
Scissors
Kids Paint
Wiggly Eyes
Glitter
Glitter Glue
Craftlace
Art Brushes
Construction Paper
Neon Poms
Pipe Cleaners
Markers
Foam Sheets
2 Glue Sticks
2 Crayons

Family-
Wrapping Paper - $5.00
Tape - $2.00
Gift Tags - $2.00
Gift Boxes - $3.00
Speedway GC - $57.00

NOTE: Mom cried when we bought her the tree and told her we wanted to buy for the kids. Mom called to thank us after wrapping (while crying) her kids gifts. Mom called again after Christmas to let me know how wonderful a day it was and how thankful she was for our entire family. She asked me to tell each of you thank you!!
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FAMILY #2 - Parents out of work, 3 children

Family -
Wrapping Paper - $5.00
Tape - $2.00
Gift Tags - $2.00

Boy - Age 9
Lego Star Wars - $24.97
Bakugan - $13.99
Tech Dech Skateboards - $9.99
Tech Dech Ramps - $14.99
Halo Action Figures - $21.97

Girl - Age 7
Fur Real Kitty - $29.99
Zhu Zhu Pets - $7.00
Zhu Zhu Pets Carrier - $3.88
Zhu Zhu Pets Exercise Wheel - $10.00
Littlest Pet Shop Mini Set - $11.59
Stuffed Animals - Qty 2 @ $5.00ea

Girl - Age 6
Zhu Zhu Pets - $7.00
Zhu Zhu Pets Carrier - $3.88
Zhu Zhu Pets Slide - $10.00
Littlest Pet Shop Clubhouse - $15.00
Littlest Pet Shop - $4.99
Baby Doll - $20.97
Baby Clothes, onesies - $6.00
Baby Clothes, pants - $6.00
Baby Clothes, booties - $4.00
Baby Clothes, diapers - $6.00

I KNOW that we have made a difference again this year. We have shown our love and the love of God to every member of those 3 families. My hope is that they too show this love to others! Thank you to each one of you who participated again this year!