Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hey Guys,

     I'll be graduating from audio school and I like to think/hope my dad will be up for helping 
me get some sweet gear as a graduation gift.

     I'm trying to think of some cool ways to kind of "supersize" my Logic.  Any thoughts?  
Maybe a control surface, or mega-input i/o ..... 

     The Control 24 comes to mind, but not sure if that interfaces with Logic?

     Thanks for any input!

             Pete