The family came down to Houston for Christmas in 2009. We are visiting Luke (born August 24, 2009), who lives with Sarah and Greg Gessel. We beat out the mega-snowstorm that blew in to Kansas City around Christmas day. We are eating well, brisket, veggie lasagne, and mufaletta, to name a few. We have been playing computer games (shooting mostly) guitar hero, karaoke, board games and watching movies. Grant watched season 4 and 1/2 of season 5 of The Office, to catch up after his mission. He returned from Portugal on December 12, and we sent Canute to the mission home in SLC on November 18. He's going to Cabo Verde speaking Portuguese. Josh, the youngest, is living with my brother, Graydon's family in West Richland, WA for the school year. He seems to be doing well. Merilee just put her mission papers in, we are waiting to hear with bated breath. I am enjoying the break with the family. America spent the holidays with Don's family in San Jose. Cookie spent her holiday snowed in at home in Missouri. Neal spent the holidays with Emily's family in Salt Lake City. This is my pseudo Christmas news update. A real one will follow if Randy gets to it, or if I GIVE up and write it myself. Now, back to the kiddos!