Last year, the drawing took place November 5, and today is Nov 6, so I’m only 1 day late…
The drawing of the names has been done, and the results are below. I believe that no one is buying for anyone that they’ve bought for in the last 5 years or more.
- Alisa buys for Dad
- Andrea buys for Julia
- Brianna buys for Graham
- Dad buys for Ron
- Graham buys for Mom
- Jason buys for Brianna
- Julia buys for Lisa
- Lisa buys for Alisa
- Mom buys for Nanny
- Nanny buys for Andrea
- Ron buys for Jason
Note: Last year there was a mistake and it took us a few weeks to notice it. Please look it over and let me know if you see any problems.
Here are some guidelines:
- We will continue with the $50 amount. There is no rule about spending exactly $50 to the penny, and no rule about whether it is $50 including tax or $50 plus tax. Just get something nice for the person that is close to $50.
- Don’t get a gift card for the person (or give cash, or equivalent) unless that is what they specifically ask for
- It would be good if people could provide a list (more than just a couple of items) to the person who is buying for them. That way the person receiving will be getting something they want, but if the list is long enough, they won’t know which it is.
We’ll be hosting the traditional Christmas Eve party at our house again. Nanny has also mentioned to us that she’ll have some games ready. We’re also open to discuss anything new you’d like to try/do that night when we’re together. We’ll send more details out as we get closer to December.