Nigel's Gift: A.K.A. Ode to Krista

It's no secret that Matt and I have the best friends.  It's true.  Not only do we feel this way, but other people have told us, too.  Yup, we've seriously received compliments on how great our friends are.  I'm about to give you another example why.

New Year's Eve Mr. Nigel Barker received a package in the mail.  Yes.  Our dog receives mail on occasion.  But since it was addressed to Nigel Barker I knew exactly who it was from.  My good friend Krista calls him Nigel Barker because that's the name of a judge on America's Next Top Model and we used to watch that show (Krista, do you still?).  And Nigel barks.  Often.  Anyways...

I opened it up expecting to see a doggie treat or toy, but I should've known better.  She always gives the best, most thoughtful presents.  For example, as a wedding gift she gave us cooling racks, a cake pan/carrying pan, funfetti cake mix (my favorite) and several favorite recipes of hers.  Can I tell you how many times I've used that pan?  It's currently on our kitchen counter housing turtle cake.  Man, I love that pan.  Back to the story.  I open the package and I pull out the most beautiful, handmade stocking just for my little man.  (Ignore the sparseness of our mantle and the makeshift stocking holder I used because our Christmas stuff is put away).



IT'S A PAW-SHAPED STOCKING!  And she made it herself!  Let's take a closer look:

A green bone near the top, little baby paws at the bottom and a festive, red 'N' smack-dab in the middle.  I think it's adorable.  I love the colors and I love the idea.  It's something I would see at a store and probably Matt would tell me I wasn't allowed to buy it.

And that, my friends, is how Nigel obtained a better stocking than Matt and I have. 

I love it Auntie Krista!