my problem with xmas
is that i find ways of persuading myself to buy expensive gifts… for me. =) well i should be honest. i tend to by expensive gifts for myself all throughout the year but xmas seems like as good a time as any to punish the credit card a little. i thought i was being good and not buying the $300 North Face waterproof ski jacket with integrated avalanche rescue reflector but that decision has been haunting me. my last north face jacket lasted 10+ years. could this be my next 10 year jacket? i blame it on dave and his $400 shopping spree at sports basement.

finally some pics from the end of a great thanksgiving weekend
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Do it!!!
Jenn Chen said this on December 2nd, 2006 at 3:44 pm
Dear Santa,
Mikey has been a good boy this year…
Steve said this on December 3rd, 2006 at 8:56 pm
What a beautiful jacket.
Dave said this on December 5th, 2006 at 9:07 pm
glad to know i’m not the only one spending on my self…must run in the family
Cheryl said this on December 7th, 2006 at 9:33 am