Tag: Christmas
End of the Daily Adventures
It was mostly fun to share daily photos of all the adventures I went on throughout 2011 and I know many enjoyed seeing them. But the task that started as a challenge became a chore by the end of the year and while I am happy to have a year’s worth of pictures to look back on, I will not be doing the same in 2012. I still intend to share many photos along the way, but definitely not every day. I’m considering doing 52 Adventures, one each week, but may not even complete that. I won’t let this blog go to waste (again), but the daily thing is all done.
But today I leave you with a Christmas bonus: a Walking Dead zombie action figure posing in front of our Christmas tree. Merry undead Christmas.
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 362 – The Pumpkin King
Christmas may be over, but while enjoying our Christmas tree I spotted one particularly well-lit ornament hanging out on the side. It’s none other than the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington, offering a few season’s screamings. This ornament is part of a 6-piece set from the Disney Store, new this year. And they look great when illuminated by the tree lights.
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 361 – Valentine’s Day Already?
We went to Toys R Us two days after Christmas, and I emphasize two days after Christmas, to return/exchange a few items and just inside the entrance was a display of Valentine’s Day items. I seem to remember Valentine’s Day being on February 14, not December 27. They couldn’t at least wait until 2012?
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 359 – Christmas is here
Merry Christmas! Michelle and I always go overboard – WAY overboard – with giving each other gifts for Christmas. Of course, we essentially stop buying things for ourselves throughout the months of November and December, instead handing desired items in stores to “Santa” for later enjoyment. It works out well, as we often forget what we wanted weeks prior and are surprised/reminded when opening them on Christmas day. And then there are lots of other toys, games, and other goodies too. We are both, at heart, perpetually kids and most of the presents we give each other are intended for ages 6 and up.
This year, I received bunches of action figures, a couple video games, K’NEX Mario Kit building/racing kits, some artwork, electronics, plushes, LEGO stuff, Disney stuff, and more. I gave Michelle lots of Harry Potter stuff, Monster High stuff, lots of Disney artwork and collectibles, and a bunch more. We both came out happy – and puzzled as to exactly where we’re going to put all this stuff. But that’s an adventure for 2012.
Oh, and the mystery present from the FedEx adventure was Tiana’s Palace artwork from The Princess and The Frog, printed and stretched on canvas. Love it.
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 349 – Winning Santa
I play claw machines every once in a while, losing most of the time. But this time, on my very first try, I successfully snagged a Santa puppet! And it was just in time, as Santa himself was due to be riding through our neighborhood, escorted by police cars and a fire truck, just a couple hours later. It’s actually the second Santa plush from a claw machine that I have, though the other was won for me by my uncle many years ago.
