For some reason I simply cannot fathom, Niel hates Christmas music. Always has. Probably always will. (Gasp!) Yet he endured an evening of Christmas carols and cold-weather cheer with my mom and I at our town’s tree-lighting ceremony. Two cups of hot chocolate made the repetitious rendition of “Here Comes Santa Claus” more bearable for him.
Christmas-carol-disdain aside, Niel seems to love Christmastime. Not quite as much as I do, but close. His favorite thing is opening his “Christmas sock” (stocking). Well, Christmas came early for Niel. Or at least one of his gifts did.
We took a trip upstate New York yesterday for a chopper unveiling at Orange County Choppers. Niel loves watching their show (as do I), mostly for their ongoing family drama but also for their unique and detailed creations. Getting to visit their store, see some of their bikes, and watch a bike unveiling was an incredible experience. Getting to do all of that with my husband? Priceless.
It was a fun and memorable trip, complete with brief conversations with Vinny and Rick, and a good glimpse of Senior as he drove up on the new bike. The whole thing was taped by Discovery for an upcoming episode (next Monday night, in fact). Be sure to watch — maybe you’ll see us!
What a fun and festive day you guys had!!! I LOVED seeing the pictures- thanks for posting them!!
By: Amy on December 5, 2006
at 3:03 am
what a previlidge for vinnie and rick to shake the hand of the Nige..priceless !!!!
By: Anonymous on December 5, 2006
at 5:07 am
Well, the pictures won’t load … :( But I will be sure to watch! My husband especially loves that show. ;)
By: annie on December 5, 2006
at 5:52 am
Annie - not sure why the pictures wouldn’t load… Anyone else having that problem?!
By: Alece on December 5, 2006
at 6:36 am
The pictures are special - thank you! And I agree with Anonymous - an anointed Man of God came into their presence - they will never be the same (whether they know it or not!) And we are so glad that you had your priceless moment! Wouldn’t have wanted it any other way!
By: Diane on December 5, 2006
at 11:47 am
oh what fun! what is it with our husbands and their limited joy of the Christmas season? :) Daniel is okay with it as long as it is after Thanksgiving (or Dec 1)! We’ll be sure to watch!
By: danielle on December 5, 2006
at 5:05 pm
SO fun! :D
Not sure what my grade on the video project is yet, but I’m sure it is good–because the professor recommended us to try the film festival with it. :)
By: rebecca on December 6, 2006
at 6:10 am
You guys are so cool.
By: Natalie on December 7, 2006
at 1:41 am
Hey Niel, I hope you gave him Vinny A FIRM SHAKE!! see you soon
By: deon on December 12, 2006
at 8:49 pm