A Christmas Tale, Part 1

Hmm. Something's different around here.

Hey, I know what it is! The house is decorated! I wonder what the occasion is??

Let's see. There are red bows on the fireplace...

... a questionable lamp by the sofa...

... a nerdy kid hiding in the hutch...

... and an odd shrub by the window.

I've got it! It's Christmas time! Wait... aren't there supposed to be presents under this thing?

There they are! I can't wait to open them! I'm a good boy so I should wait until Christmas morning... Well, maybe one little peek won't hurt...

All right. Time to slither on over there. Hey, wait a minute! Where did those sneaky bears come from? They must have been hired to guard the presents! Well played, Mom and Dad.

Uh oh. They're looking at me! Look away and play it cool, Emrick. Just play it cool...

Okay... just sliding in here... just sliding in... and... done! Hey, I'm pretty good at this! I don't think they're going to notice me!

Oh, man. I don't think this is working. They know I'm here, and this guy with the scarf is acting suspicious of me. But maybe I can distract them with a few jokes...

Oh hee hee, ha ha. Uh. Hey guys, did you hear the one about...?

...and so then the bartender says -- hehe -- the bartender says...

... the bartender says to the priest, "I'll have the clam chowder!" Ha hee hee he h...Oh no! It's Daddy!

Ooohhhhhh. Caught again! But Dad looks really mad this time!

Help me, somebody! Please!!! Ahhhh....!

Stay tuned to see what happens in Part 2 of A Christmas Tale.

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    • mom on December 25, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    oh! this is sooo good!! I can’t wait for the next chapter….and by the way, there are some school pictures of Marcus that look just like that bobblehead!!
    Seriously!!

    • Sam on December 25, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    This is a real page turner. Can I download this to Kindle?

      • Shona on December 25, 2010 at 6:08 pm
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      lolz

    • Shona on December 25, 2010 at 6:13 pm
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    I’ve seen some of those pics. I even told Marcus once that he looks like that kid 🙂

    • Megan Watkins on December 26, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Hope you had a great first christmas!! He looks so adorable under the tree and probably the best gift this year for you guys! We love you!!

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