A few people have asked for our wish lists. So, for those who are interested, here they are: Christy’s List Nick’s List Hailee’s List Donations in lieu of Gifts

Hailee Grace

Hailee’s Amazon Wish List Hailee’s Target Wish List Hailee’s Walmart Wish List Hailee’s Library (I try to keep this list up to date with her current books if you’re looking to add something to her shelves). We have transitioned her to mostly Kindle Books, so if you’d like to get her a book (she LOVES books!), please, consider a Kindle book or gift card to christygiardino@gmail.com. She’s brave and adventurous and loves to swing and slide and climb on whatever is close by. She loves to build things and loves science. We have graduated her to Legos and MagnaTiles for building. Any small building kits are really fun for her as she has her own tool set and loves to use it! She’s really enjoying art, painting, coloring, and crafts these days. We love to do diamond paintings together and she loves being creative with paints and clay. Any little craft kit will warm her heart! She plays golf with Daddy in the garage and loves to cook in the kitchen with Mommy. She said she would like some new cooking utensils. Also, we’ve also started playing Pickle Ball so she would love some more balls and a smiley face paddle. She’s started collecting Pokemon cards this year, so even small packs are fun for her to open. She also has a Nintendo Switch, so gift cards towards buying a game would be appreciated. But, her absolute favorite thing to do is to play with someone. So, in lieu of gifts, an afternoon of playtime would be so lovely!

Christy

Amazon Wish List MusicNotes – Piano Music Nick bought me a new piano for Christmas in 2023 and I’m LOVING playing more often now. I use Musicnotes.com to purchase digital sheet music. I would LOVE a gift card for more music. Visp Tea and Coffee Items Tea Infuser Travel Bottle Fresh Fruit and plants The Peach Truck Harry and David Pears Gardenia Calligraphy http://The Postman’s Knock Gift Certificate White House Ornament Years I’m Missing 2002 2001 1999 1998 1985-1988 1981-1984 White House Ornaments Book Lenox First Blessing Nativity I collect the Lenox First Blessing Nativity. There are other retired pieces you may be able to find on Ebay or Replacements.com.  They are listed on my Lenox Registry. http://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/Christy-Giardino-Nick-Giardino-Gilberts-Illinois/1107207 French Perle Dishes We’ve purchased the French Perle Bead White Square Dishes as our main dishes.  However, I’d love to have the serving pieces to go with them.  Also, listed on the registry. http://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/Christy-Giardino-Nick-Giardino-Gilberts-Illinois/1107207 Pen Stuff Original Crown Mill Cotton Cards Original Crown Mill Cotton Envelopes Original Crown Mill Correspondence Set Navy/Cream China Service – Lenox Bellina (Platinum) I’m trying to complete my china service this year. I’ve created a registry site to keep track of what pieces we are missing: http://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/Christy-Giardino-Nick-Giardino-Gilberts-Illinois/1107207 I’ve been finding the best prices on www.lenox.com and if you receive their emails, they often have additional sales of up to 30% off (sometimes more!). **Update – I’ve actually found some “New-in-box” items on www.ebay.com and on www.replacements.com/. These would be great places to check! Gift Cards that are ALWAYS appreciated Starbucks The Stationery Studio Barnes and Noble or Amazon (Nook or Kindle Books)

Nick

Updated Amazon wish list (Includes woodworking tools, etc.) We are playing more music in our house. A Premium Family Membership from Yousician would give us access to lessons for 5 instruments. Nick would love to have this membership renewed. Gift Cards Cabela’s Home Depot Menards

Donations in lieu of Gifts

The Ruth Project The Ruth Project supports adoptive and foster families in their journeys Jeremy Smith Scholarship – Be sure to designate this scholarship Jeremy Smith was an amazing young man who left us too soon. He was also an architecture student and this scholarship has been founded in his name.