December 26, 2005
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CHRISTMAS WRAP UP
Christmas has come and gone at the LaBouff house and it was a truly wonderful time. My son and his new wife were here as well as my step daughter and her husband. I had to do two back to back Christmas Eve services at church, but my wife and step daughter (who are both symphony level flautists) played a duet that was so beautiful the hair on the back of my neck still hasn’t laid down. We kept the somber, spiritual mood in place by coming home, drinking lots of wine, and watching “Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy” on HBO.
Christmas morning we got up and opened presents, and I’m here to report that everyone did good by old dad this year. My wife got me some great looking sweaters and a case for my sunglasses that exactly match the interior of my car! My step daughter and son in law got me a daily calendar with a new “Bushism” printed on each day of the year. (I’ve currently read well into June, and even I’m amazed that all this stuff actually came out of our President’s mouth.) My son got me a professionally bound copy of his college honors thesis. According to my calculations, this book cost me approximately $60,000.00. He put an inscription in the front cover, however, that makes it worth every single penny. He also got me a copy of a little book called “The Modern Gentleman, A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy & Vice” which is written in hysterical prose. I’m underlining all the sections on vice. I also got a copy of the new David Crowder Band CD which I had been wanting.
We went to Christmas brunch at church and then came home and spent most of the rest of the day playing “Cranium” and a new
Now it’s Monday, and Christmas is over. My son has gone to his moms, my wife and her daughter have gone shopping, I’ve got the day off, and it seems I have the afternoon to myself.
I stepped outside a few minutes ago. It’s a cloudless day and its 72 degrees here in
Have a very merry day after Christmas.
Comments (13)
Happy “Boxing Day”….whatever that is. I love the game Cranium. But unfortunately, we have all these board games but no one to play them with!
Sounds like your Christmas was nice and mellow. That’s sweet that your son gave you a copy of his thesis. And so sweet of you to pay his school 60K so that he could write that thesis.
It’s warm here, too. It’s strange to have over 50 degree weather in December in Southwest WA. It was about 20 degrees a week ago.
My youngest daughter is a professional bassoonist and I know those feelings you describe. It’s sunny here, though not nearly as warm as 72 degrees. I loved the comment about how much the book cost you….but, as you say, it’s well worth it. Have a good day with the wind in your hair.
I am going to have to get that book (the gentleman one) just because I’m nosey and I think it would be a great read…..also that Bush calendar sounds like fun!
Sorry I dont comment often, but I read ya all the time.
I wish you and yours a very good year!
Your one of many Xanga friends,
Chavela
RYC: thank-you! But, sometimes its not good, since I seem to focus on my short-comings too much LOL
Hey
I thought I’d stop by and say “Hello!” Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? I’m going to try to quit smoking. That will be hard.
We had a real nice Christmas around here. Nothing fancy, but effective.
Just wanted to wish you a good day.
Sincerely,
Crystal
“11 is one more than 10, isn’t it?”
-This Is Spinal Tap
Hello there! Sounds like you had a great Christmas and had some good times with your family. How awesome that you get to cruise in your new convertible with the top down the day after Christmas!! We had the heat on in my van! lol OH well. You take care and enjoy the rest of you Christmas break!
Manners, savvy and vice? In which discipline are you in need of instruction?
It looks like an early spring has visited the midwest. You got to drive the convertible; I got to RUN!!!
Your Christmas sounds like it was picture-perfect, from the Christmas service to the loot. I bet that college honors thesis was your favorite present. What a great idea!
Kathi
Hi There, I was just going back through some of my very first entries here on Xanga and you were one of the first to comment me, I just wanted to drop by and wish you a Happy New Year.
Donna
It sounds like a fabulous Christmas, Mark. I’m glad it was good for you, but then, I have a feeling that they always are, regardless the presents.
Enjoy the rest of the holiday season !!
Sounds like a great day. I’m glad you got to go for a ride with the top down. Definitely would not have happened here in Michigan. The snow melted, but it still isn’t warm enough to drive a convertible. Have a great week!
I’m glad you had a nice Christmas. Hope you have a great New Year!
Sounds like a delightful day, but Santa didn’t bring you that drummer for the rim shots did he? You really need one from the looks of the earlier posts of your conversations, or maybe a translator to explain “that is funny” to some folks. You will have to get that drummer on the list for next year.