Well I've arived safe and sound back in the promissed land at my parent's house. The trip back was relatively smooth the whole way which was nice and now I'm sitting in my parent's family room listening to the competing sounds of "THE WIND" and my father's snorring as he falls asleep on the couch. It has been a year since I've been back but most things seam about the same. Little changes continue to happen but most things stay the same. The color this year for Christmas will definatly be brown as it is plus 10 outside with plans for more of the same to come. I planned for this and have my bike with me for booting around on these nice mild days.

My goal will be to watch lots of movies at the theaters because they are so cheep in lethbridge and get my sorry ass in shape for snow camping. Just got off the old tredmill and am felling like I've got some work ahead of me.

Tonight is my favorite day to be home. It is our one and only family tradition that I love...it starts with Mom preparing goodies throughout the day which will be consummed after we return from the Christmas Eve service at First Baptist Church the church of my youth. Always a great service although so concise, but lots of visiting with old friends who are also home for the hollidays. Then we meander home and begin to endulge ourselve with mom's earlier labours. Que some good warm music and we are set to begin opening presents. I think it is the moment when our mutuall appreciation and love for each other is lived out and experienced through the giving and receiving of gifts.

I hope everyone else is having a good time being with family and friends.