2 on tuesday: santa, i've been a good girl...

today i'm linking up {for the first time!} with andrea from my chihuahua bites for...



today's question is . . . what's on your christmas wish list? what do you hope to receive from santa? 
money is pretty tight {when is it not??}, so i feel a little guilty about listing what i want. and, unfortunately, my husband is not very good at surprising me with things. i'm not a fan of surprises anyways, but when it comes to gift giving, well, that's a different kind of surprise {i mean, it's not like showing up at my front door while i'm still rocking my jammies & bed head at 3 o'clock in the afternoon}. actually, he's not good at buying me gifts period. i give him a list. he gets what's on the list {within reason}. but, this year i've been dropping hints...a lot.
first on my list:

{longchamp le pliage medium shoulder bag in orange...or graphite}i'm half-tempted to buy this now because bloomingdale's is having their friends & family sale until the 13th which means an additional 20% off of this bag {and i'll get 6% cash back if i shop through ebates}. decisions, decisions...
next on my list:

{small gold pave ring by pandora}i love this ring. i know i won't get it. not right now, at least. it's a bit out of our price range, unfortunately {yeah, a $440 ring isn't possible with our budget}. but, i'll be happy with any piece of jewelry. i still miss everything that was stolen and it's my goal to try and replace each missing piece...even though i know that isn't going to be possible.  
the remainder of my list?
yeah, it's not too exciting. i'm certain i'll receive a pandora charm for my bracelet {from the kids, of course!}. i also want some new baking supplies {new muffin tins, silicone mats, a kitchen scale}. oh, and a new garage door opener would be nice. yeah, totally serious about that. but, honestly, i'll be happy with a few things that come from the heart. besides,christmas isn't about the presents, right?? 
so, what are you hoping for this holiday? let everyone know by linking up with andrea.