We didn't have as many gifts to open this year since we're unemployed ;o), but it was nice anyway, and the kids liked what they got.
#1 son got me a lovely brushed nickel look candle holder from Crate and Barrel; it hasn't arrived yet, but he gave me a picture of it. It holds seven tealite candles in votive holders up on graduated height stands. It will look pretty in the middle of my table. #2 son got me a copy of "The Joy of Cooking". He was scandalized that I didn't already have a copy of it. ;o) Clare got me a HUGH mixing bowl with a handle and pouring spout. Joseph was the first to use it when he mixed filling for an apple pie last night and proclaimed it cool! And he got me a Microplane long, slim grater for zesting citrus, and grating cheese. That one was a surprise because it was something for which I hadn't asked. When he and Clare were shopping, on Christmas Eve, he saw it, and remembered what trouble we'd had trying to make some lemon zest for some cookies he made last week. We can't wait to try it out!
And right he was to be scandalized!! It's un-American for a kitchen to be without that book. I asked for a copy of the new edition (and so did SIL)... we each gave each other copies! Teehee. Great book. *GREAT* book!