Following Edge

Christmastime! It's come and gone here, but here's a sampling.

First, the new decoration I picked up for the house, black Santa. He was already heavily discounted in November at Eugene's JC Penney. I couldn't refuse... he's so much fancier than the Caucasian Santas. Look at the silver beard, the gold-designs on his vest, the gold belt buckle, the gold trim on his coat, the leopard-print trim on his coat, trousers and hat, the gold ribbons and ropes, in the toy bag, and the gold chain around his neck. Ok, ok... we did add the gold chain, but it's just keeping with the theme. We've taken to calling him "Bling Bling Santa". He's definitely going to be a treasured part of our Christmas decor for years to come.

Second, here is the puppet theater Lauren got from her Grandma for Christmas. Along with the theater, she got more than a dozen puppets... medieval theme characters, horses, animals, lizards, etc. It's sure to be great fun for her! She also got My Little Pony that laughs, talks, and giggles, which is the manufacturer's sin against humanity, but which we had to get because it's the only thing Lauren would put on her Christmas list. To offset that and the Disney wedding dress and veil, I got her Tangrams Plus, a quality, educational toy. Lauren is wonderful enough to appreciate the pony, the wedding dress and the Tangrams. Bless her.

For Christmas, I got a couple of great books, 2 wallets, new pajamas, many more priceless trinkets, and a sore throat and runny nose.

Hope your Christmas or Hanukkah was great!