While I didn't get the puppy I was hoping for, (I got some other really cool stuff instead!), there was a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, particularly the amazing travel luck I've had the last few months! I flew home for Christmas on Thursday morning with one mission in mind, holiday shopping! Per usual I procrastinated to the point of utter ridiculousness, but thankfully the panic attacks were over within a matter of hours (just in time)!
Merry Christmas from NYC!
(go Bears!)
I always love being home, especially when the family is all together. This year Jon came to spend some time with us for the holidays, flying in Christmas Day! We had my grandfather over for dinner and spent a low key evening at home.
My parents had gotten a Wii for Christmas so we were rather entertained by that for most of the weekend, and when I say we I mean me! It would be an understatement to say things got competitive. I won't get into the details, but let's just say the "Single Ladies" dance was involved and some people spent a bit of time lying on the living room rug. I'd also like to note that I beat the boys in the boxing competition the first time round, I'm sure now you know who was doing the dancing!
Everyone put aside their Wii rivalries and on Saturday we went into the city to see Cirque de Soliel's Banana Schpeel. It was a good show, although unfortunately the audience was only half full...probably because it was snowing like crazy outside! (I was really excited to help shovel the driveway, I'm sure it's because I only have to do it once a year at most...I think in the end my "help" was anti-productive.)
Super fluffy snow, perfect for snowball fights!
At Banana Schpeel!
Saturday night we relaxed at home and everyone enjoyed some more Wii (surprise, surprise)! It was fun to watch my parents get into the golfing and bowling, apparently old dogs can learn new tricks :). Sunday, Jon helped me pack my new handheld mixer and spice rack in our carry on luggage, and some how with all that AND the new speakers Curtis gave me, we made it through security and back to NYC without any delay or hassles!
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