It was Christmas and I had entered a contest the week before, sure I wouldn't win. But one evening after dinner, a large crate was delivered to our home - larger than any delivery I had ever seen on our block!

The boys gathered around as I pried open the wooden beast; strings of packaging flew and I dug into the cavernous surprise when, Lo!, the most beautiful site you had ever seen!

I made room in the living room outlet, packed full with cords and such, and plugged her and all her glory into the socket... and it became illuminated.

It was indescribably beautiful... It reminded me of the Fourth of July!

Alas, that is all I can saw about her as a terrible accident befallen her later that night.

Adieu, my sweet, sweet award.