Christmas

Christmas was the bomb-diggity. (Are we still saying bomb-diggity?) I have the most thoughtful daughter, who gave the most fun and perfect gifts to everyone. Plus, her wrapping was beauuuutiful! My gifts looked lame-o next to hers. She must get her gift-wrap skillz from her grandma.

We went to the Chihuly glass installation at the Dallas Arboretum, which was amazing, particularly in the dark at night. The Artistry of the Nativity display (a separate exhibit) is what moved me the most. It is two collections of hundreds and hundreds of nativity sets from around the world. Some are cute and cartoony, others are very expensive Waterford and Faberge and the like. Just remarkable. Plus, I'd never been inside the DeGolyer Mansion, which is an attraction in itself. (I want that master closet please. Kthanks.)

We attended the annual telling of the Christmas Story at my in-laws' church in Frisco on Christmas Eve. Much singing of Christmas carols there! We opened presents after that, which made Christmas morning the biggest letdown ever. Eh. Whatever the fam wants to do. 

The Hobbit rocked like Bob, but we saw it in 2D, so I also have to also see it in HFR to get the full experience. Or just to see it twice. I'm not even sure myself. The story is missing a hot Aragorn-y character, but other than that, it's just supercool to be back in Tolkien mode after so many years.

To complete the 2012 holiday experience, I still need to see Les Mis, go to IKEA for a few things and give Kathy her Christmas gift when she gets back from Houston.


Friday Five: Sum

1. Who stands out among people you met in 2012?
Alex, who I finally met after emailing and speaking on the phone for five years at the Foundation. He's a really cool guy in person.

2. What new interest did you discover in 2012?
Bradley Cooper

3. In what way was 2012 better than 2011?
2012 was a bit more relaxed.

4. What small, symbolic item might serve as a good souvenir for 2012?
a Tylenol

5. Many years from now, what song, when you hear it on the radio, will remind you most of 2012?
"Call Me Maybe" because of all the funny videos made