The Holidays were pretty fantastic. I almost had a anxiety attack when Tim came to pick up Kippy to take care of him for the three days we would be away in Wisconsin. Seriously, I almost lost my shit. I was getting all choked up and felt like I was going to cry and wanted to hold him close and not let him go. I was afraid that Kippy would be afraid in their small New York apartment and miserable having to deal with their two pugs. However after talking with Tim, it seems like he barely missed us. He dealt with the apartment fine, and once he got up to the Berkshire AKA Dog Heaven, we were but mere remnants of a memory, replaced by the joy of frolicking in snow. Basically he had a fantastic time while Rick and I were pining away for our little Reno.
Wisconsin was a hoot - we drank a lot (Harvey Walbangers and Tom and Jerrys - only in the Midwest) and I was subjected to more forced gambling at cards and pool. It's interesting how Rick's father seems to always clean up. Rick's farther WAS in a jolly old mood though, and although I wouldn't say we did anything on the level of bonding, he was less than his gruff usual self. He also told me kinda out of the blue after we played pool that I could be a great pool player if I played in a league. So that was sweet. 
Lori plays Santa during Xmas eve present opening
Lori plays Santa during Xmas eve present opening
The was a ton of snow as expected, but none really fell while we were there, and it wasn't unbearably cold. It was my first Christmas outside my own family and it was a very nice experience. On Christmas Eve, the Smetanas like to play cards, drink and then open all their presents. 
Basically everything I got was a game which was pretty amazing. I got Pass the Pigs (vintage), Guitar Hero III, our third copy of Cranium, Pictureka and a great new dice game called Farkle. 
On Christmas day we went over to Rick's aunt Linda's house, started drinking around noon, and opened more presents (I only got one gift there). It was nice knowing most of the people there and for the first time I began to really feel comfortable around Rick's family. I got an ear full of gossip as well, and learned a lot about DUIs, school expulsions, failed marriages, and more of the usual family drama. Rick's cousin, who is kind of hot, pulled out a bag of weed while a group of us were playing Farkle and began to roll a joint before his step-mom told him to put it away. So we went out into his car and lit up there. Nice.
Basically everything I got was a game which was pretty amazing. I got Pass the Pigs (vintage), Guitar Hero III, our third copy of Cranium, Pictureka and a great new dice game called Farkle. 
On Christmas day we went over to Rick's aunt Linda's house, started drinking around noon, and opened more presents (I only got one gift there). It was nice knowing most of the people there and for the first time I began to really feel comfortable around Rick's family. I got an ear full of gossip as well, and learned a lot about DUIs, school expulsions, failed marriages, and more of the usual family drama. Rick's cousin, who is kind of hot, pulled out a bag of weed while a group of us were playing Farkle and began to roll a joint before his step-mom told him to put it away. So we went out into his car and lit up there. Nice. We went back to the Smetana household around 8 and played 31 (and I lost more money for quite some time.) Rick's farther was very animated and I drank an entire bottle of wine by myself. It was a lovely way to end a pleasant Christmas. The next morning, we just got up, ate a delicious breakfast of blueberry pancakes, watched an episode of Cash Cab and rolled on out of there to the airport. Done and done. Back to New York and then immediately up to the Berkshires for Christmas Round 2 with the Balthasers.
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