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On Christmas Eve I met up with gal pal Chinamommy. We are always excited to exchange gifts because we know if we like it the other person will too. We try very hard not to spend a lot of money but rather get something that speaks to the other's personality and unique (very unique) style.

I think Chinamommy did a fabulous job- don't you? Look at the ultra cool little wallet she found for me. I'm going to visit this site www.naturallife.net to see what other goodies this company makes.
Do you like me in this pic? She called it my blinky eyed look. I corrected her and told her its a tick- my whole dang family will be at my house tomorrow- this is how it affects me.


I bought her an Amy Butler sewing kit. She's excited to finally get sewing. I told her don't worry- there are patterns in there and I thought you could do something clever with them if the sewing bit doesn't happen.
Earlier this year I went crazy over industrial chic jewelry and decided she must also partake of this trend. Afte all- what's good for me is good for her!





This little doll is from Karen Brown's Christmas line. I love her style. Love. I bought two because they remind me of us.




I like this picture. I think it says- "Vote for me- you can trust in me!"


Which leads straight into this picture and truthfully I don't remember what we were discussing but just as she snapped this I was thinking "Yes, indeed, Chinamommy, Poop happens." Really- that's what I was thinking.

Comments

  1. That is such a polling day picture - all that's missing is the baby!!

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  2. I saw these pics on her blog a while back. I must say- I think you did a great job picking out her gifts. It looks like you guys really had fun :) Happy New Year!!

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  3. I vote for the "vote for me picture." Have a great New Year!

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  4. Love the presents you guys picked for each other and it looks like you're having a great time. I'd definitely vote for you... Maud could be your campaign manager.. thanks for your support over the last month. Happy New Year..

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  5. Hi Chris,

    I have given you Stylish Blogger Award :-) It works like tag post. Just tell 7 things about yourself and pass it on to 15 other blogs that you like.

    You can check my post and see if you want to play along :-)

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  6. we must be in the sexy mom club- seriously, look AT US!! what do you mean i try not to spend a lot on you? those were real pom-poms on that wallet don't ya know! ;)

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