Tuesdays are late nights for us as I direct with the Birmingham Children's Choir and Andy advises the Samford Crimson newspaper staff, so we pulled into the carport after dark to see a package propped up on our side door. Matthew was excited to see that it was addressed to him and even more excited to see a "Grow A Spider" inside, just in time for Halloween! It was so late, I made him wait to try it out, so as soon as we made it through the door tonight he headed straight for it. We read the directions....it calls for room temperature water..."Mom, do we have that kind of water?" We located that kind of water and our spider was ready to grow! He's already started his transformation - we'll update periodically.... This package was from Jane and Tom Deinek, our family in Detroit. For those of you who aren't familiar with Tom, some background information is in order. Tom is married to my Dad's sister, Jane. He is an only child who has apparently mastered the art of giving spectacularly appropriate gifts, especially to children. Specific incidents stand out more than others, like the Christmas he brought the obnoxiously loud and brightly lit laser type guns for all the kids. Every adult was secretly slipping him dirty looks but the kids loved them! Then 
there was the year that Tom drew my name (remember when we used to draw names for gifts?) and he gave me this pink Barbie doll bath tub and I remember that he got down on the floor and played with me for what seemed like hours - I distinctly remember that he argued with me over who got to pour the bubble solution in. Isn't it odd the things your brain keeps? Anyway, Tom is great at gifts - Matthew already has several great gifts from Tom and Jane (my favorite is the handmade/painted cars) so THANK YOU for this wonderful Halloween surprise that we did manage to receive, even in remote Alabama! We love you all - Happy Halloween.
there was the year that Tom drew my name (remember when we used to draw names for gifts?) and he gave me this pink Barbie doll bath tub and I remember that he got down on the floor and played with me for what seemed like hours - I distinctly remember that he argued with me over who got to pour the bubble solution in. Isn't it odd the things your brain keeps? Anyway, Tom is great at gifts - Matthew already has several great gifts from Tom and Jane (my favorite is the handmade/painted cars) so THANK YOU for this wonderful Halloween surprise that we did manage to receive, even in remote Alabama! We love you all - Happy Halloween.
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Great pictures! I'm sure Tom will be gratified to see them when he gets back to town (he's in northern Michigan right now). Ah, the Barbie bathtub! I admit, I was doubtful when he brought it home, but he was convinced it was exactly what you would like for Christmas and, as usual, he was right about that.
That laser gun was the best toy I ever had.
weren't those great. They way they lit up in the long hallway when it was totally dark was the best. i'm surprised aunt helen made it through the holiday, though. :)
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