Both of our downstairs trees were completely surrounded by piles of presents when the opening ceremonies began. On top of that, everyone had stuffed stockings too so it was a gift extravaganza. It took two sittings to get through it all, but there were 15 of us so I’m not feeling too guilty. My loot included:

• Northern Exposure season 2 on DVD
• Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 on DVD
• Blood Simple on DVD
• A Dido CD
• A Norah Jones CD
• Various tools and implements required for my upcoming woodworking course (Jen called the instructor to find out what I needed!)
• An orbital sander
• Much chocolate and candy
• Two sweaters from Mum in England
• Some books from Kim, the Book Goddess
• Magic cards
• The America book by Jon Stewart