Stuffed animals were hugely important to ds, too - recently gave him his favorite bear to keep. Hope you find it!
Lynlee, how I love your posts - I understand some of them, too!!! Here, we definitely say "more than you can shake a stick at", so, interesting to hear you say "point a stick at". Though that could be regional to me. You'll have to tell me what cossies and esky are! Won't be able to have a spread like that with all the meats - sounds great. No, ice cream is not usually thought of for our cold holiday - wonderful for your warm one! I could ask you what you serve for 4th of July, but I think you'd giggle at me for that!
Veggie sticks should feature, Indiana, that's right. I can set out a yogurt dip I found recently that will be healthier. Oh, and will give me a chance to use last year gift of ceramic divided seasonal-image tray - now to remember who gave me that......?
Hats - dd13 received what I would call a Michael Jackson hat from friends who visited the other day. A very thin brim for a classic fedora crown, in blue-black brocade fabric, black band.
Seasonal viewing - we very much enjoyed the MASH Christmas episode yesterday, just happening to catch it while someone flipped channels. Winchester gives fine chocolates to orphans anonymously in his family's very specific tradition, only to find that in Korea they are black-marketed by the orphanage so that the children can have meals at all.