Because UPS is staffed by dorks...

Kirsten's big present won't be here until Tuesday. So, because I want my Boo to have something to unwrap on Christmas morning, I have to go to the mall today.

Pray for me. Be very happy that I'm not allowed to carry automatic firearms. I don't like crowds to begin with.

At least the mall is close enough to walk.

Made it out alive!

Gift shopping was accomplished with no fatalities. I think Kirsten is going to love the Emergency Supplemental Gift.

I hung out for a bit watching Santa Claus deal with the kiddies. He was a real Santa - no glue was used on that beard! There was a momentary lull while a mom tried to get her kids tidied up for the photos, and he looked over at me and asked "What do you want for Christmas, young man?" "I would like the Giants to sign Barry Zito, Santa." I replied. He gave a great "ho-ho-ho" and said "if they don't, I know a general manager who's getting nothing but coal for a while!"

Santa is a Giants fan. Too cool.

Tomorrow, I get to go watch the Niners with my mom. That's going to be fun.