Christmas Part 1

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Since Becky and I are going to be visiting my family in Pennsylvania for Christmas, we did Christmas with Becky’s family this weekend.

Saturday morning we [exchanged gifts](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/events/2005/lowe_christmas_morning/) with Ken, Dianne, and [Corey](http://corey.prwdot.org/). We got some nice stuff, including [Marriott](http://www.marriott.com/) gift cards so that we can have a weekend getaway before the baby arrives. We gave some nice stuff too, including a pair of magnetic mechanic’s gloves to Ken, some knitted wrist warmers for Dianne, and a [book safe](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/events/2005/lowe_christmas_morning/P1060183.JPG.html) for Corey.

Saturday afternoon we had Christmas lunch with the Lowe family ([pictures available with family login](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/events/2005/lowe_christmas_lunch/)). It was good to see everybody, and to have a chance to play with the twins. They’re getting quite talkative and inquisitive… it makes me look forward even more to having kids of our own. 🙂

On Sunday, we saw some of the Quitadamo family at Kevin and Susie’s Narnia Brunch ([pictures available with family login](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/events/2005/narnia_brunch/)). It was quite a busy party, with lots of kids, ice skating, hockey, and sledding outside, Turkish Delight and Narnia memorabilia inside, and even an appearance by Santa!

Christmas Part 2 will be this weekend, when we will be driving down to [Schuylkill Haven, PA](http://www.schuylkillhaven.org/) to spend time with my mom’s side of the family. Alas, it is only for a few days, but that’s all part of the changing traditions of a [20something Christmas](http://prwdot.org/archives/2005/12/adult_christmas.html).

A 20something Christmas

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With the holiday season upon us I thought it appropriate to bring up a topic of conversation I have noticed among myself and a number of friends. What happens to Christmas when you’re an adult?

Alternately we ask: Why, now that I’m in my mid/late twenties, does Christmas not seem so much fun? Why do I feel depressed as soon as Macy’s decks out in the green and red? Why am I so much more senstive to the materialistic aspects of Christmas than I was as a kid (or even a teenager). Why can’t I just be happy about this season?

Even I have turned to Peter and proclaimed, “If I hear one more Christmas song on the radio I’m going to drive off that bridge!” I don’t really mean it, of course, but as someone who used to sing Carols all year long I’m surprised to hear myself say that.

So, why?
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A Holiday Faux Pas

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What’s wrong with this picture?

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(Click on the image for a closer look.)

Here’s a hint: If you said “You can’t get spiral sliced ham for $1.89/lb!”, you’re wrong. I *wish* this was a joke. Thanks to Becky for pointing this out while looking through the circulars this weekend.

Mpix = Goodpix

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If you’re looking for an online photo printing service that prints *very* high quality prints, take a look at [Mpix](http://www.mpix.com/). I uploaded my digital photos to their website and placed my order on Tuesday, and received my prints on Friday. They arrived in a nice hard sided envelope to help protect them from the tribulations of the US Postal Service. The quality of the prints themselves are *excellent*. Mpix offers several choices of paper, as well as custom printed gifts, matting, framing, retouching, color correction, etc. I’d highly recommend them if you want to get the highest quality photographic prints, and don’t mind paying a bit more than average. Head over to [Mpix.com](http://www.mpix.com/) today to order a free sample of their photo paper.

Longest Commute Ever

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Well, for me at least. Normally it takes me 25 minutes to get home. I leave at 4:45 and get home by 5:10. Today, I left at 4:35 and got home at 7:25. Two hours and fifty minutes! Here’s to hoping that future winter storms, which will certainly be worse than this one, do not produce such a horrible commute. We’ve made it through worse than this. Everyone just take it easy, stay clear of the driver in front of you, and don’t slam on those brakes!

A Bit O’ Snow

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We’ve got a wee bit o’ snow here in Beverly! I say a wee bit, because it’s certainly not as much as we’ve gotten in [the past](http://prwdot.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?search=snow&IncludeBlogs=6&Template=worldwidewood). Maybe four inches of light, fluffy snow so far. We’ll see how it goes! (See all of [this morning’s photos](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/events/2005/snow_december_9/).)

Live Long and Prosper, Jeremias

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Happy Birthday, Jeremias!

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Above, Jeremy shows Lucas the Vulcan sign for “Live Long and Prosper”. Lucas is the son of our mutual friends Bob and Leah. We got together with them [back in October](http://prwdot.org/archives/2005/10/gordon_reunions.html).

Head over to Jeremy and Angela’s site [The Biggs Picture](http://thebiggspicture.org/). They’ve been having trouble getting Blogger to publish to their website, so there aren’t any recent updates. But check it out anyway!

Odd Symptom

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As luck would have it, the last few months have been full of bad pregnancy symptoms and aweful cold symptoms. I’m feeling somewhat better now, but I have fully experienced morning sickness (morning, noon and night!), constant nausea, coughing, congestion, extreme exhaustion etc.etc.

Currently I am experiencing a completely unexpected symptom. I assume it is pregnancy related, but I can’t be sure. Looking in the mirror a few days ago I noticed something different…the bottom inch of my hair seemed to be turning blond!

I called Peter into the room and he confirmed my suspicions. Very weird. Here’s a picture that just barely shows the change. In real life it looks really blond!

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