Holidays are here!

The holidays begin each year in earnest on the 23rd of December. That was the day that my son was born. I have always had a pretty relaxed Christmas tradition growing up. the family had things we did but there was little stress around it. These days there are all kinds of things we do and they take place all over the country. After my Julians birthday here in Seattle we are going to a party in Bellevue and then we all get on a plane to go to Louisville. talk about going a long way to see our family. We are scheduled to be in Kentucky on Christmas day. I hope we get there then as there is supposed to be a blizzard in our connection city that day but either way I will be happy Just to see folks.

Our Christmas this year will be chock full of friends and family with Riley being the big reason for our trip. Finally Julian and Riley will be able to hang out in Louisville for the holiday. I am really excited. We have several plans while we are there that I can't talk about yet in case the kids are reading. All of this will culminate in Riley's birthday one the 30th. After that, New years will be a small deal by comparison. I hear there will be roller skating and some kind of pizza or something like that!

We here on the Clarion wish all of you the best for a happy holiday. Spend your time meeting new people and enjoying company no matter where you are and who you are with.

Cheers!