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Yeah, my family, as it

bhall09 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:45:37 -0600

Yeah, my family, as it continues to grow, decided this year to only buy for the kids. As much as I enjoyed receiving gifts, I must say it has been nice to only worry about buying for the kids. It saves some money, and really they enjoy it more anyway. It's about them. And I know, it is fun for me as I am able to see things through Logan's eyes. Seeing him light up is quite a gift for me.

"Didn't even exchange gifts"? You are talking in the past tense there. You have already done your gift exchange? How lucky are you to not have to wait? I wish I didn't have to wait.

Of course, I guess I didn't really have to wait. I already got a snow blower.....whoopdedoo!!!

(Brian Hall is the Sports Editor for the Jordan Independent and Shakopee Valley News, and can be reached at bhall@swpub.com.)

I love Christmas but dislike

Melissa Gilman — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:29:59 -0600

I love Christmas but dislike obligatory gift-giving. I only give presents to a few family members. This year my brother and I didn't even exchange gifts. What a relief for both of us! But we did enjoy purchasing gifts for each other's kids.

Melissa Gilman

Melissa Gilman is the editor of Southwest Saturday and Let's Go! Find more entertainment events at www.letsgosouthwest.com or submit your events and story ideas to mgilman@swpub.com.

Being bed-ridden most of the

Mathias Baden — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:26:54 -0600

Being bed-ridden most of the past week (more on that later) gave me a lot of time to think about what to get my family.

Every year, I thank my lucky stars that my darling wife works at Barnes & Noble -- I love 40 percent off discount week. We spent something like $155 and got a lot of stuff this weekend.

Most of the people on our Christmas list had better like B&N, Bibelot, or CreativeKidstuff, because that's where we found their presents.

(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)

I tried to finish all my

Brandon — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:25:22 -0600

I tried to finish all my shopping in just two days at the stores (one over the weekend and one a few weeks ago). But I haven’t even come close. And after about three hours of constantly being surrounded by people, I couldn’t take it any more. I had to get out of the mall, which means I’ll only have to go back as we get closer yet to Christmas.

thanks Brandon, glad you

Jayne — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:55:45 -0600

thanks Brandon, glad you liked the images.
feedback to great to get at times.!
Jayne

Thanks actually it is a new

Jayne — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:54:11 -0600

Thanks

actually it is a new daughter in law - Peter is my son.

The lighthouse is a really tough shoot... need to do more next year! November 10th every year.
Jayne

The lighthouse is my

Mathias Baden — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:46:50 -0600

The lighthouse is my favorite: http://www.jordannews.com/sites/jordannews.com/files/people%2011-10-2006%205-04-52%20PM.JPG. I wouldn't have noticed the blur if you hadn't pointed it out.

A good first wedding shoot, huh? Congrats on the new son-in-law.

(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)

It looked like everyone was

Brandon — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:17:53 -0600

It looked like everyone was having fun in that wedding. At least in the two wedding parties I’ve been in, that isn’t always the case.

I also really like the picture with the dog. I know that before my cat died I would often just lay with my head right next to him. The picture reminds me of how great that felt.

And the picture with the lighthouse is beautiful. Night pictures are hard to do, especially without a tripod. Quick thinking on the rock!

I won’t comment on every picture, but they’re all pretty great.