Tag Archives: Christmas

Holiday Highlights 2011

21 Dec

1. Too many sweets with the wonderful team at SAS XSO.

2. Too many sweets with my family and some family friends in Concord. Oh, and the fake lotto tickets during Dirty Santa.

3. Eating oysters Dad steamed in his friend’s garage at their annual Christmas party and watching Matt and Dad enjoy homemade brandy and peach wine.

4. The beautiful swag Mom made for our mantle (I don’t have a good picture just yet).

5. The five days we’re about to spend in Dallas with our sister and Dad Summers.

6. Christmas Eve. Suite. Cowboys v. Eagles. Free.

7. NYE in VA Beach with some of my amazing cousins.

8. The births of Dexter and McKenna; healthy moms, healthy babies, happy friends.

9. One of my best friends living a writer’s dream… signing with an agent right before a nice holiday trip to Paris!

10. Being with my spouse; Christmas off will be a rarity in his career. Thanks, DUMC!

Is it too early for a tree?

14 Nov

Because I bought [a fake] one yesterday. And I would very much like to assemble and decorate it. My spouse shuddered when I posed the idea. I have a mantle this year and have already scored some brown [fake] velvet stockings from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. We have a front porch and could deck it out with lights. I’ve purchased most of my holiday gifts already (yes, I know). It is time.

I argued that since he’s not home often, putting the tree up early would allow him to enjoy it more. He replied, “I heard Christmas music in the hospital today and wanted to scream.” Yes, seeing Christmas candy across from Halloween candy in CVS was disturbing, but it’s been a full two weeks. Only 5-6 weeks… surely that’s reasonable?

So, is he a scrooge or sensible? Am I disneyland-crazy over this consumer holiday or just getting in the spirit?

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