Well, I finally did it! I love reading about all of my sister, nieces and nephews (and even my daughter) so I thought I'd join the fun. I bought my first Christmas present tonight and I've been listening to Christmas music on my XM radio already. I am looking forward to seeing as much of our family as possible at the Bolton's next month. I am excited for Diana and Rich to be home again. I've been busy with Ella's soccer games. Josh is her coach and we have run in to so many people we knew back when our kids played. In fact, Robert's coach is an old time firend from those days. Josh is also playing again so I go to Ella's games on Saturday and his on Sunday. I also try to fit in games of my students once in a while. I just got to spend a 4 day weekend in Arizona and got to work in the grandkid's classes. That was a lot of fun, especially since I have taught nothing but upper grades. We are looking forward to having the Mauss kids for a week after Christmas. And if they are here, Ella will be as well! I just finished my cake decorating class tonight. I took it just to do something with some friends from work. It was fun but I'm glad it's over. Hopefully I will be good about posting. I hope to learn how to post pictures soon.