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Last year, we were together, we gave each other ice skates. (My fiancée is a retired city champion and coach.) I was anxious to be put under her tutelage and taught how to skate. This year, being apart, I will send her a floral arrangement for her holiday table.

That is so sweet! Very romantic and meaningful. It's so much better than just throwing money around.

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Last year, we were together, we gave each other ice skates. (My fiancée is a retired city champion and coach.) I was anxious to be put under her tutelage and taught how to skate. This year, being apart, I will send her a floral arrangement for her holiday table.

That is so sweet! Very romantic and meaningful. It's so much better than just throwing money around.

Yeah... I thought the skates (and tutoring) were cool gifts. :luv:

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Actually, the more time passes, the less I see any need to give traditional gifts at all. I'd rather just see all the family get together and spend time with each other. I'd rather do something special for each of my children that does not come with a price tag.

I agree. My grandmother gives us chocolate and oranges and homemade things like crochet scarves or mittens. I think those are the best gifts. I purchased Neil 6hrs of driving lessons so that I don't have to drive him around anymore. I think that's a present that both of us will enjoy.

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I'm giving my lovely husband some whine, bitching and nagging. :thumbs:

BEST PRESENT EVER!!!

I agree. Whining, bitching, and nagging constitute an art form that should be cherished. It's a skill that takes years to develop.

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Well I got my presents early,..he got me some Bling Bling

A nice gold bracelet scattered with 1 carat of diamonds, lil baguette cut pieces,.

A pair of hoop earrings that match,

an a pair of diamond stud earrings, guess i could say a lil spoilt.

Plus a last minute plane ticket home to the states, so Im not alone at Christmas,...

So, I guess i did ok,.....lol

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10/22/2007 Filed I-130 x 2 in person + paid 710 USD (355 each )

10/22/2007 Filed DS-230 part 1 x 2

10/22/2007 Received the document checklist and FRN (case) numbers

12/18/2007 I-130 petition approved, but I didn't know. I was away at the time, didn't get confirmation letters til I got back from the states.

12/20/2007 Notice of Approval arrives in tha mail. According to the date received stamp on back of envelope at my post box.

Will now wait til hubby is back from Iraq to fax in checklist readiness, even though, I have been ready since day of lodging I-130's. all except medical.

02/18/2008 Faxed the "checklist" back to the consulate.

02/25/2008 Medicals completed.

02/25/2008 Appt letters in mail for appt on March 7th. Cant go due to prior military commitments. Emailed consulate and received an amended appt date of March 12th 2008.

03/12/2008 Visa interview - APPROVED x 2

03/27/2008 Visa's finally generated. I emailed the consulate. they apologised for the delay. They forgot to issue the visas after approval.

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Well I got my presents early,..he got me some Bling Bling

A nice gold bracelet scattered with 1 carat of diamonds, lil baguette cut pieces,.

A pair of hoop earrings that match,

an a pair of diamond stud earrings, guess i could say a lil spoilt.

Plus a last minute plane ticket home to the states, so Im not alone at Christmas,...

So, I guess i did ok,.....lol

Wow! that is sweet! :luv:

Merry Christmas to you both and your kids!! That is truly one great celebration together! :dance::dance:

I am so happy for you and your family, Enjoy! :thumbs:

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yeah Luzy, I get to have Christmas with his family,..he's still in Iraq for another month, and my kids are going to Australia,...I am actually excited now though, the thought of Xmas alone was getting depressing,...

"When a man is educated, an individual is educated; when a woman is educated, a family and a country are educated."

— Mahatma Gandhi

The timeline... (Frankfurt) for the kids visas

10/22/2007 Filed I-130 x 2 in person + paid 710 USD (355 each )

10/22/2007 Filed DS-230 part 1 x 2

10/22/2007 Received the document checklist and FRN (case) numbers

12/18/2007 I-130 petition approved, but I didn't know. I was away at the time, didn't get confirmation letters til I got back from the states.

12/20/2007 Notice of Approval arrives in tha mail. According to the date received stamp on back of envelope at my post box.

Will now wait til hubby is back from Iraq to fax in checklist readiness, even though, I have been ready since day of lodging I-130's. all except medical.

02/18/2008 Faxed the "checklist" back to the consulate.

02/25/2008 Medicals completed.

02/25/2008 Appt letters in mail for appt on March 7th. Cant go due to prior military commitments. Emailed consulate and received an amended appt date of March 12th 2008.

03/12/2008 Visa interview - APPROVED x 2

03/27/2008 Visa's finally generated. I emailed the consulate. they apologised for the delay. They forgot to issue the visas after approval.

03/31/2008 Received visas

04/26/2008 Flying out of Frankfurt to next duty station on orders.

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