Yes, Lisa, for people with a speech impediment it is often helpful to laugh at them, it really helps them realize they have a problem. Kidding of course. Wish we could have gone to Joey's endowment. This is a weird work week. One day off in the middle really messes with your head. I thought today was Monday.

Christmas came and went as usual around here. We played Santa for some people in our Ward who are unemployed. It was fun and memorable and we involved the kids so they really enjoyed it. It reminded me of the time when someone left a house full of goodies for us when we came home from church in Alaska. Our Ward fast offerings are barely cutting it, and usually we have a pretty good surplus. There are many unemployed and underemployed families. There are some bright spots as a few are starting to find jobs. Several of the guys I know who were laid off last year have now found work, and they are very happy. I hope the economy picks up steam (slowly) and things get a little better. I'm glad the boom is over and hope it taught some people a lesson in humility, but the Ken Lay's of the world haven't paid as dearly as Joe Employee has.

Wishing you all a wonderful and happy new year. Our new years eve included going to bed at 10 o'clock. I was beat.