My Santa totally knocked it outta the park! There was a small note in the packaging apologizing that they had to send gifts through Amazon as they had been very busy at work. I teach third grade and it's been madness as we approach the winter break so I could definitely relate.

They had ZERO reason to apologize, as the gifts they chose were amazing! When I opened the box, my wife looked in and said, "Damn! They did good! That's completely perfect for you!"

I love beer. Brewing it, drinking it, experimenting with recipes etc. I also love to cook. Trying new dishes and flavor combinations is one of the ways I relax. I got "The American Craft Beer Cookbook." It's full of awesome recipes from breweries all across the country. Some are relatively simple and some are quite elaborate and experimental. Perfect for me. My Santa also mentioned that the Mac and Cheese recipe in the book is wonderful. Mac and Cheese is as close as I come to religion. I'm going to have to try their variation soon. Probably over winter break. Strangely enough the book also has one recipe from a local brewery. At the time of publication it was THE only brewery in my hometown. Small world!

My favorite movie of all time is "The Big Lebowski." I've loved it well before the age of memes, and I can watch it anytime to improve my mood. It never fails to make me laugh out loud, regardless of how many times I've watched it. My wife and I also love playing games of all kinds. My Santa found a Lebowski game that I had no idea existed. I can't wait to play it! It even has awesome art cards of all the characters.

Seriously, whoever you are, you picked two things that pretty much sum up me. Ha! Thanks so much!!!!