Piggysnoot

We made it through all of the Christmas/Christmas Eve festivities. Nora made out like a little bandit (and to think her birthday is now only a week away). She had a great time going to all the ‘grammas’ houses and playing with all of her little cousins. Yesterday morning, in typical toddler fashion, she was more interested in playing in the box that Larry’s new computer chair came in. She loved her guineas (guinea pigs that is…as in two of them). We haven’t named them yet but she keeps calling one of them Oinky so that may end up being one of their names.

On to more important things…like the presents I got! I ended up making out like quite the bandit myself. I got a Nikon D40 from the huz. It takes awesomely awesome pictures and I haven’t yet even figured out much past the point and click starter sheet instructions. The book that came with it is about the size of a college textbook! My parents gave me an assortment of coolness. I got a new sewing machine (that for the love of God does buttonholes), a high heel shoe calendar, some ramekins (and inside joke between me and my mom…everyone else in the room looked completely confused), a pair of jeans (that I had pre-tried on during a previous shopping excursion with my mom), and other greatness. Luckily we got cash from both of our grandparents because our microwave has been not working…so I am appliance shopping tonight…and couldn’t be happier!

By far the best gift I received yesterday (no offense to anyone who bought me anything) was actually the joy I brought to my Grandfather with the gift I gave to him. You see my Grandpa is impossible to buy for. He has what he wants and needs and if he doesn’t, he can just go get it. This year I gave him something that touched him so much it brought tears to his eyes (and consequently everyone else’s in the room). Sharing the moment that we did later that night was the best gift of all. I can’t tell you the last time we said we love each other. That was the most special present I received.