I hope everybody had a great holiday! Kara got her grades from her finals and got straight A's. That was the only present I needed! I received a Mac photo album from Kara and it is wonderful. Our year is documented in a bound book with her wonderful writing - she picked out the perfect presents for everyone. Except for her suitcases all over her room, it has been great having her home. Blair, her boyfriend, is wonderful and sweet and spoiled her rotten. Everything on her list was under the tree. They have been together two years and I love watching them together. They have such a great relationship. Kara picks great men.

Colton did a lot of catering jobs with Chef Chaz. He was busy every weekend and it really helped with his Christmas money. He is so disciplined - he gets up early, loads the trucks, and he understands about fuses being blown and can fix everything. In an emergency he is more calm then anyone in the family.

A flight from Arizona arrived late and I was stuck at the airport, so Colton had to do the final touches on dinner, which included two turkeys and prime rib. He had the last hour of mashing potatoes and pulling the birds out at the perfect time. He did a great job. He is my rock and I cherish him more every day. His big present was some part for his car to save gas, but I have a feeling it makes the car faster. Shane was so mature this Christmas. He just wanted a pair of jeans and some money for Vegas for New Years. He has been a big help around the house and for the first time since he left home when his high school friends come over I don't have to clean up after them! They all load the dishwasher and pick up their wet towels! Yeah! They are growing up! The boys had card games every night and kids were always coming and going.