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PRESENTS? OR NO PRESENTS?

By Colin Call

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Integrity

December 24, 2011 08:26 AM

Every year my wife and I go through this same ritual. We decide that we won't get each other gifts, and will instead get as much as possible for Ender(our grandson), Meagan(our daughter) and Matt(our amazing son in law). Mostly we get for Ender.

So this year, just like I do every year, I have gone ahead and gotten a few things for Angie. Yes indeed, you have correctly guessed, that's my wife. After all, isn't the Christmas season all about making my wife happy? We have been married going on 32 years and I believe I can hear from afar a unanimous Active Rain, "Yes Colin, of course that is what Christmas, Halloween, Labor Day, etc., are all about"

Happy Happy to all of you, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! Whatever you celebrate, please accept my wishes for happiness for you and yours.

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Rob D. Shepherd

RETIRED - Florence, OR

RETIRED

We are in similar situation. Married 35 years and way too much stuff now. Just no grandkids yet, that we know of.

Dec 24, 2011 08:29 AM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Colin: Merry Christmas to you and Angie, Meagan, Matt & Ender!

My family decided when my nephews and my girls were born to make the gift giving all about them - but hubby and I still exchange a few presents as well. It's the thought that counts though - it doesn't matter if it's a bottle of wine, hand-written note or something we had really wanted to splurge on but didn't because of other priorities. In the end, I'm always just happy to have my husband home with me!

Dec 24, 2011 08:40 AM

Colin Call

RE/MAX Integrity - Eugene, OR

Principal Broker

Yes, it is all about family isn't it. A couple things I did for Angie presents this year were to print off very recent photos of Ender and put them into frames and throw a little wrap around them. Really, if you think about it, this kind of a gift to my wife is one I get an equal amount of joy out of.

Dec 24, 2011 09:14 AM

Carmela Jacobs

Carmela Realty - Westlake Village, CA

Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor

Colin,

Presents are always good on any occasion, especially when it comes from the heart. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas with you family. :)

Dec 24, 2011 01:46 PM

Dee Mayers

Covina, CA

San Gabriel Valley, CA

Now that's a nice way to spend a day off, at the movies!

Dec 25, 2011 12:25 PM

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