Dear Dad,

November 27,
Hi Dad,

Had a great time seeing you over the holiday...hey, how come we didn't get a Christmas tree while we were in Tillamook? Are you getting one this year (I noticed there were some really big ones up in the neighborhood...just remember, it's okay if other people have bigger Christmas trees than you. Wow, those big ones look so beautiful.

Also, how come there are no Christmas lights on your house? Also, I noticed you never played any Christmas music. Also, you never asked what I wanted for Christmas (answer: world peace, and for Kate Beckinsale to return to the Underworld franchise, and also a book). What book are you reading now? I never asked. What would you say is your best Christmas memory ever, and also, Magdelana figured out that you are pretending to be Santa Claus. There's some tension. Sorry, but it's kind of your fault for pretending. Also, you never made whipped cream, like you said you would.

Also, what would you like for Christmas? No promises, just asking.

- Joseph