Well, thank you, Mere! Great initiative. Barbara was right, we did have a great time last weekend in Richmond. One of the highlights for me was spending time in the company of Meredith and Lauren -- it's so nice to enjoy our offspring as adults.

A big thank you to Barbara and Tom for hosting so many "Helsels"(Helsel/Smith family, Crothers family, including Seth and his, all the Coghlans) for Thanksgiving. Everything was delicious and beautiful and I know they worked hard to make it so. And, speaking of "offspring," Jim and I so enjoyed our time with Kara, Seth and their boys. Ryan would put Martha Stewart through her paces -- you should have seen the very careful way he decorated their Christmas tree! It's symmetrical, balanced, and beautiful! And his little brother Evan is a delight. Always laughing and smiling -- he's such a happy baby. We are so proud of the wonderful parents both our sons and dils have become.

Now back to wrapping the Arizona Christmas box. Looking forward to hearing from all the rest, whenever.