The Bridge Burner

Instead of a white elephant this year, we will try something different that hopefully the kids will enjoy a little more.  This fall we will draw names for all of the cousins and they can do their own exchange.  We will only include those who want to be included-so you will have a choice.  For example, if you have a newborn or young baby that wouldn't really care one way or another you might decide to not involve them this year.  Or, if you won't be at the party then you might decide to not involve your kids.  It will be your choice.  Since the kids don't seem to love the white elephant game, we will try this and see if they enjoy it a little more.  Plus, they will also have something that another cousin picked out especially for them.  We will stick with the $5 limit on these gifts.