This seems like the perfect night to give you the story of our 2008 Christmas ornament. You'll understand why as I proceed.
I turned 30 years old in 2008. A dubious celebration in it's own right made more odd by the fact that I found myself suddenly between jobs. My wife, in what will go down in the history of my life as one of the best presents ever, arranged for us to attend a Notre Dame home football game to celebrate my birthday. Not only that but we actually stayed on campus for the weekend. She made contact with a Professor who allowed us to use his and his wife's tickets and stay at their on campus home. Of course they received monetary compensation for this but we did make some new friends in the process.
So aside from once again moving our family to another state, 2008 is remembered for the incredible experience we had watching Notre Dame beat Michigan at Notre Dame Stadium. It was a "bucket list" item for me. I have a wonderful wife that I do not deserve. We found the perfect ornament in the massive bookstore on campus. I smile every year I put it on the tree.
By the way, this is the perfect night for this post in celebration of the Sun Bowl victory the Fighting Irish just accomplished. GO IRISH!!!