Christmas Gifts

So we have now been approached by several people about Christmas gifts so I decided the easiest thing would just be to write a blog post on it.

*My disclaimer:* No one is expected to get Psalm a gift. If you wish to get her something, here are some ideas. However, if you were not planning on getting her a gift that is quite alright with us. I mean she is only 5 months old after all and Christmas is about giving not receiving. : )

Some ideas:
-First off we are trying to stay away from materialistic gifts for 2 reasons:

1. She grows out of things way too quickly right now and it is not worth the money or the space they take up for her to have a thousand toys. She already has too many.
2. We are going to try to shield her from the materialistic world she lives in as much as possible. We are hoping this will limit tantrums and always wanting things and never being satisfied with what she has later on in life.

So what are some gifts you can get her that are not materialistic?! Glad you asked. We are hoping from a young age to teach her that experiences are more worth while then things. Things wear out, but you will never forget the experiences you have and they will make you a richer more well rounded person.

So what experiences are we thinking of for a 6 month old?

• Kinder Music classes. 
• Aqua baby swim lessons
• Membership to the kids Science Spectrum in town
• Gift cards for gas money (for traveling to local sites such as Carlsbad Caverns, Bottomless Pit Lake, etc.)
• Tickets to San Antonio's Sea World
• Tickets to "near by" zoos (Dallas, OKC, Abilene, etc.) 
• Gift cards for hotels and attractions in those locations

We are also setting  her up a educational pursuits fund if you are interested if giving cash, savings bonds or precious metals to help with this fund those would be much appreciated as well. 

While we will of course love any gift you get for her(if you choose to get her a gift) we would prefer if you could think along the guidelines above. Please also contact us for info. on purchasing any of the "lessons" above. I have information on pricing, when they will happen, etc. We will also work hard to make sure you get to see her enjoying your gift. Whether that means we use the gas money to come visit, or we take lots of pictures while at the event and post them to the blog will completely depend on the activity! : ) But don't worry you will get the joy of seeing her receive it one way or another!

We would also love if you would consider giving a gift to a charity on behalf of Psalm. Some charities that she likes are:

• World Vision
• Compassion
• Ronald McDonald House
• Food Banks
• Buckner Childrens Home

We hope that everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much for thinking so much of Psalm! If you have any questions about the gifts above or have any ideas for an "experience" gift that you would like to get her please feel free to call, email, facebook, or comment below and I will work to get back with you as quickly as possible.

Love,
Cody and Sarah