Victoria chose 3 Warm Blankets. This didn't suprise us because Victoria always loves to have blankets around to wrap herself up in and loves all things cozy.
Austin chose 2 Mosquito Nets. Seeing as Austin is not a huge fan of any type of bug or insect (although he's getting better), this was a good choice for him.
Samara chose a Piglet. For some reason, Samara has always liked pigs - I think it was one of the first words she said and the first animal sound she learned so this didn't surprise us either.
Mike and I also picked some items. Mike chose an Olive Tree and I chose Antiobiotics for 10 children. 
It was a neat experience for the kids and I think they learned a lot about how other people live and how blessed we are. I'm hoping to make this an annual tradition with the kids. If anyone else is interested in purchasing some meaningful gifts as well, head on over to the World Vision website.
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Lets keep it going....We just gave a gift as well Three Agricultural Packs which includes enough seeds and tools for three families :)What a feeling.....
Grandpa & Grandma..
this is the best kind of gift! one year we bought everyone gifts only from world vision or unicef. don't we all have more than we need? merry Christmas! darci
What a great way to get your kids involved at such a young age! It's neat how they each chose something that represents their personality.
We've done this for my parents for the past couple of Mother's Day/Father's Day gifts and they've loved it!
This week our small group bought a water purification 'something' that will provide clean drinking water for life for a town. Neato!!
What a neat idea and a special tradition to begin!
mz
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I started doing this a couple of years ago with my nieces and nephews. It lieu of presents for them I asked if they would like to buy presents for children in need. They were so excited to be part of it. The first year we bought chickens and a couple of the trees that produce fruit and provide fibres for makes cloth... can't think of the name of it and a cow... we just weren't allowed to buy an rabbits as my niece has two pet bunnies.
They loved it and it was much nicer than trying to figure out what to buy for 12 children ranging in age from 10 to 18 who have never wanted for anything in their short lives.
This year we adopted a family in need in the community. Again the kids were so excited to help someone else... makes me teary just thinking about it,
Jules
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