Christmas Survey

Danielle's Christmas Favorites [Dustin's are below]

1. Fresh Tree/Fake Tree? I prefer the real tree, but since I'm so allergic to pollen I now prefer to keep a fake tree.

2. Favorite Ornament- I'd have to say my favorite ornament is/are the South Park characters. I absolutely love them. My other favorite ornaments are my I Love Lucy collectibles from Hallmark.

3. Favorite Christmas Song- I fell in love with "Ave Maria"sang by Wynonna last year. I also love "Little Drummer Boy" and the whole Vince Gill album.

4. Favorite Tradition- I love waking up in the morning on Christmas to Dustin cooking breakfast and coffee brewing. We would sit and open up gifts in the morning. I really love the idea of spending time with family all day and just relaxing.

5. Favorite Gift Ever Received- Honestly, I do not know what my favorite gift has ever been. It is cliche but I love all the gifts I receive, even if they are donations in my name or just the gift of time. I'll tell you though, I'm grateful for the refrigerator this year :)

6. Favorite Christmas Meal- I love ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, noodles, relish tray, green bean casserole/broccoli casserole, and of CHOCOLATE PIE :)

7. Favorite Christmas Cookie- One of my mom's customers, Judy, makes these sugar cookies that are delicious. They are just puffs of air with sprinkles of sugar on top. I hope she makes them again this year and mom saves some!!

8. Favorite Place to be- With Dustin and family.

9. Favorite Memory- My favorite memory has to be when Eric and I would wake up early in the morning and get mom up. Dad would be working because the police can't take the day off like the rest of us. Dad would wrap our presents at night and then make "sleigh" marks on the drive way with his car. He'd also write us a note from Santa. Mom would call the Sheriff's Dept to tell dad we were awake and he'd come home to see us open our presents. That evening we'd go to Joni's and have dinner and chat all night.

10. Favorite Christmas Movie- Hands down Home Alone is the best Christmas movie. I've watched it every year since it came out in the theaters :) I also want to add The Family Stone into that as well.


Dustin's Christmas Favorites

1. Fresh Tree/Fake Tree? Fresh tree.

2. Favorite Ornament- My favorite ornament is the one my grandmother gave me when I was born and then the other one when I was one.

3. Favorite Christmas Song- "Father Christmas" by The Kinks

4. Favorite Tradition- Getting up in the morning, cooking breakfast, and watching A Christmas Story on TV all day long.

5. Favorite Gift Ever Received- When I was a kid I loved my Atari I got and now I'm grateful for anything I get because it doesn't matter to me if I get anything. I'd rather have the thought or spend time with the people.

6. Favorite Christmas Meal- Turkey, fried.

7. Favorite Christmas Cookie- Peanut Butter cookies

8. Favorite Place to be- Home relaxing with Danielle and the dogs.

9. Favorite Memory- Not sure

10. Favorite Christmas Movie- A Christmas Story which Danielle can't stand.