For Joel's Birthday

This blog post is for those wondering what Joel needs/wants for his birthday. You know who you are. Invitations are going out next week, but just so you know the party's on the 17th.

Clothes/Shoes
Jeans (size 8 reg)
Khakis, or dress pants
Longhorns t-shirt
Flip flops (size 2)

Books
Anything unabridged by Howard Pyle, such as The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Men of Iron, Otto of the Silver Hand. Also illustrated by Pyle is a plus. Hardback. Used is a plus.
George MacDonald books; We already have The Princess and the Goblin, but there are plenty more.
Abraham Lincoln by Edgar & Ingri D'aulaire
Any of the Little House books, especially Farmer Boy

Other
Pocket knife
He loves gift cards
Art supplies and books as seen here (having trouble with the link, here it is: http://www.squidoo.com/artsuppliesforkids), especially the Drawing with Children book, and You Can Paint Pastels book.
Anything to do with bugs, animals and birds. He loves bug farms, i.e. growing ladybugs, raising butterflies, etc.
A large magnifying glass
Critter keeper, preferably not plastic

He really doesn't need a lot. No toys, please. We have too many toys.