First things first. Santa, you are amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I absolutely love my gifts. You are a super Santa. And, I feel like if we knew each other in real life, we'd be friends. For real! You're awesome!

I got the best gifts, y'all! I like painting. Apparently, so does my Santa! I have wanted to dabble in the watercolor realm, but I'm not sure if my acrylic painting skills will translate to watercolor. And, I never want to buy watercolors in case it doesn't work out. Well, my Santa thought I should find out because she sent me watercolors she likes and sketch/painting books. I am about to start painting right after I finish this. I am pretty excited about it! Let's hope I don't suck! Well, even if I do, it won't matter because only my husband and dog will see them, and they'll tell me they are great even if they stink. I am going to have a lot of fun with this!

Then I got knee socks! I love knee socks. I am probably a bit too old for them at this point, but I care not! I love them. And, now I have new ones to wear. And, some bootie socks, too, with doggies. Hot doggies! I am currently wearing them, as they are warm, fuzzy, and super cute.

I also got the tackiest bird picture! Which is fantastic! My Santa's mother is correct in asking why anyone would want it. My Santa read enough into my babble to know that it would be perfect décor in my house! And, it is. I have the absolute perfect place for it. I was too lazy to go find a nail or thumb tack to hang it up last night, but that's my plan for today. When my husband saw it, he actually said, "What is that awful bird picture? I know you love it. It's going next to the couch, isn't it?" Yes it is! It is the perfect tacky! I am very proud of you, Santa, for seeing its glory no matter how awkwardly odd it is!

Records! I got records! The last thing I opened was my new records! They weren't even in a record shaped box. So, I had no idea that's what was going to be in there. Ah! I got records. And, good ones! Bands I love but records I don't have. I put the Loving Spoon Full on immediately because it is a four-sided collection. Holy shit! Then I headed right on over to The Monkees. My husband was also particularly happy about these (far more excited than he was about our lovely new art piece). You ever open up a gift, scream and clap? Well, I have now!

Then not only did my Santa think of me, but also my doggie Penny, my Pennilyn Lott, my Pensicola Popcicle Sticks, my Penny Pingleton who is permanently punished (she's not. It's from Hairspray.)! She got a Gumby which I tried to get her to fetch. As of today, it is her new baby, so we aren't eating it's brain (squeaker) out. And, a cutie little shaker mouse that eeked her out something good. It's going to sit on my side table because I think it's cute even if it makes her sneer!

And, to top it off, my Santa sent me an inside joke! I have an inside joke with my Santa, and you don't! I was really excited about that. It made this more fun. And, this exchange was super fun!

Like me, my Santa loves Christmas. And, like me they don't celebrate it crazy like. We're the same way! This exchange is generally my big Christmas event. Seriously, Santa! We are way too similar. Which makes me love you but also feel for you. Hahaha!

Okay, I guess I should stop. I am a rambler (haha!). I love my gifts. Thank you so much! You are the most fun Santa! Excellent job. I hope I somehow get you for an exchange again someday. If not, I am happy to have you out there to make other people's exchanges perfect. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Stay safe! You really made my year!

(PS- Redditgifts is being a butthole and not letting me upload all my pictures. But, I'll keep trying because each of my gifts deserves their own portrait!)

Laur

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