dang it.

that feeling when you get engaged.

that feeling when you win the lottery.

that feeling when you step outside after a rainstorm and see a double rainbow AND a unicorn.

that feeling when they put the new baby in your arms.

that feeling when you experience NYC at christmas time.

do you get me? seriously, for family night  this week we walked down 5th avenue to see all the lights and at one point i felt like i was going to burst with joy at how freaking much i loved what was going on. tears were 1mm from the surface of my eyeballs. it was a plethora of things, let me see if i can impress that feeling upon you...

1. turn on the christmas music.
2. find a big christmas tree and stare at it intently.
3. immerse yourself in people you love and/or complete strangers. immerse.
4. get caught up in the hustle and bustle and fun of giving.

did you almost burst/cry out with joy??

well if not. i'll try again next year. but for now, let me just get these pictures outta my system:


>> bryant park tree lighting: it was our warm up to the rockefeller tree lighting the next night. but after hearing about the hoards of crowds i chickened out. on my own: totally! with a bebe: uhhhh...

>> i show you this because i want you to look at those delicious arms of hers. confession: sometimes when i'm playing with her i'll pretend her arms are corn cobs and we both love it. i. just. can't. resist.

>> rockefeller tree, baby!! okay, okay, it is pretty impressive. good work, new york. round of applause.

^^ how awesome does saks do christmas?? all these big, fancy department stores.. they're doing it right.

it's short. it's sweet. it's christmas time, folks. you'll hear from me again though. because these feelings of christmas are too much to keep to myself. 

dang it, nyc. you've done it again. i love you.

joyeux noël.