The Best Christmas Present Ever

[Gemini Cricket]

After never ever receiving a gift from my little sister for Christmas, I decided that this year I would tell her that I expect at least a card this year. I mean, she's 24 for crying out loud... make with the gifts already. Ha ha.

Little did I know that big brother would be putting his foot in his mouth.

During a conversation on the phone Sunday night (at the park, no less... right in front of World of Disney) with my dad, he deduced that I may be homesick. So, he and my little sister put their heads together and called me back later that night.

In front of the Frontierland gates (with MC's Fishbulb in tow), I get a call from my sister that she bought me a ticket home for Christmas. I was stunned. Of course, there were caveats. It had to be used tomorrow (Sunday the 17th) and it was one way. My parents said they'd help me with a ticket back.

So, I'm off to Hawai'i tomorrow morning thanks to my little sis. :)

I needed this. I haven't been home this year and haven't spent Christmas with them in 10 years. I'll get to see my grandma, too.

Well, I'm off to pack. I just wanted to share how cool my sister is and how dreams do come true at Disneyland... (I sound like a commercial.) :D So with the taste of my own foot in my mouth, I travel home for the holidays. I hope to be back before 2007.

Signed,
Happy Snappy Cricket

[Capt Jack]

good deal. comfort and joy to you and yours.

:cheers: heres to homecomings and christmas with family.

feliz xmas

[innerSpaceman]

Awwwwwesome.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yay, what a wonderful gift!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Good stuff!! Enjoy your time with your family!!

[Gn2Dlnd]

Mele Kalikimaka, Mr. Cricket!

[CoasterMatt]

That is absolutely beautiful.

Have a great time :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

How nice! Enjoy your time home.

[JWBear]

Cool! Have a good trip!!

[Motorboat Cruiser]

How cool, GC! I hope you have a wonderful time with your family. :)

[Not Afraid]

That's so very COOL!!!!! I guess that answeres the question if you'll see us before Xmas, huh? ;) I hope you'll be home by NYE, but if you're not, I know you're having a grand time in Hawaii. Mele Kalikimaka!

[Stan4dSteph]

I envy you. I didn't spend nearly enough time in Hawaii! Have a great visit with your family. :cheers:

[lindyhop]

Have a Merry Christmas with your family, GC!

[MouseWife]

No freakin' kidding! I think that rates the best ever.

Enjoy your time with your folks and Grandma.

I'ma gonna miss you!!! {really, as in you won't be around when I am at Disneyland...}

[Gemini Cricket]

Thanks, y'all.

I was just thinking how lucky I am to have such great friends here and a wonderful sis there.
:)

[wendybeth]

How cool, GC! Now, brush that piece of sock lint off your lip and get to packing! (And have a wonderful time).

:)

[RStar]

That's wonderfull GC! Have a great trip and a wonderfull Christmas!:snap:

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Enjoy it! How sweet of your family.

[Gemini Cricket]

My trip home was wonderful.

I spent some quality time with my family and actually had a good time doing it. My grandma was happy to see me and I her.

I ate way too much and ate food that was probably really bad for me... Oh well...

The weather was ideal and I had great fun on the North Shore watching locals surf waves at Pipeline and watching tourists get pounded... Ha ha. :D

I got some fun presents, too.

There was only one meltdown at the parents' house, but it didn't last long and is mostly forgotten now...

:)

[Alex]

The weather was ideal and I had great fun on the North Shore watching locals surf waves at Pipeline and watching tourists get pounded... Ha ha.

I'll have to tell my friend he chose the wrong holiday. He took his five year old son home to Hawaii for the first time over Thanksgiving. In the build up to the trip he was hyping the giant waves they'd see and the kid was talking about it constantly.

And then the whole week they were there the North Shore has Waikiki surf.

[lashbear]

Sounds wonderful !! Pictures! we need Pictures !

[~MS~]

What Lashbear said!

[Gemini Cricket]

There are pictures... on my sisters' cameras...
Coming soon.
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

My dad sent me some pictures. The rest are being sent snail mail.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/PC180001-1.jpg
This is me trying to look happy in Laie (North Shore area).

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/PC220015-1.jpg
Wayne, Carlyn (big sis), Me, My Dad, Joelyn (lil sis) and My Mom. One big happyesque family...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/PC220019-1.jpg
Me and mom.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/PC220018-1.jpg
KC (my sister's bestest friend), me and Joe.



I need to remember to take the glasses off when someone's taking a shot of me. I'm also resigned to the fact that my hairline's receding... life goes on. Dave Matthews seems to be fine with his receding hairline.
:D

[katiesue]

Awww - totally great family shots.

[~MS~]

Awwww those are great Brad!

[MouseWife]

Aw, trying to look happy? I wish I had the power to wave a wand over you and you haven't have to try.

You do have a lovely family. Thank you for sharing. :)

[DreadPirateRoberts]

What a great present!

[Kevy Baby]

I'm also resigned to the fact that my hairline's receding... life goes on.You're aren't losing hair - you're just getting more head.

[MouseWife]

You're aren't losing hair - you're just getting more head.

I'm not quite sure how to manipulate that....:rolleyes:

I am sure there is someone out there who will quote you right!;)

Fred Mertz says to Ethel: "My hairline isn't receeding." Ethel: "Turn around and let me see".

{you may have to see this one to get it?}