I know, I know. It's only August, but I've got to plan these things out. Any ideas (current sizes and interests, etc) would be helpful. Again, I'll suggest Amazon.com and their wish lists (good for kids, parents and families). And, while I'm on the subject of Amazon, they're holding a really good toy sale right now (up to 70 percent off a lot of things and free shipping) - that's what got me in the"mood" so to speak. Not that it takes much to get me in the mood for Christmas.

Does anyone else think Amazon is as wonderful as I do? It's like an online WalMart - you can find most anything you want (from groceries to books to furniture to trees) and they're cheaper than most other places. Maybe it's not as big for you guys since the family is concentrated over there, but I find myself using it quite a bit - especially around Christmas and birthday time (and for all those computer books that Jeff gets - those are usually at least 20 bucks cheaper than at Borders...