The AlamoBowl! Jon, Ali, Jackson and I were able to attend the AlamoBowl in San Antonio on December 29th. Missori played Nothwestern and the game went into overtime. As Texas and Nebraska fans we were pulling for our Big 12 North co-champions, Missouri. They won 30-23, but more importantly...we had a blast. David

This month of December for Debra is "the most wonderful time of the year". Since before Thanksgiving we have had the Tree up and after all the years of collecting ornaments and related hanging objects, every branch is filled. The tree then is symbolic for all the extended reach and sprouts that have become our extended joy. Assuredly everyone was remembered by Deb with gifts, thought fullness, prayers and visits. I think this picture captures some of the vitality, surrounded by presents, that Deb radiates on Christmas morning. And she writes on a picture laden attachment e-mail Friday: "only 364 more days... "

This is a picture of the Rio Grande river gorge just outside of Taos, New Mexico. The remarkable thing is the surrounding land is table top flat and there is nothing to see until you are right over the eroded canyon drop. The bridge span over this area trembles as you are on the walk and trucks fly by. I have driven it twice and flown over at low altitude and the time carved geology is jaw dropping. David

Joanna to the "NUTCRACKER"

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What a great time of the year. Joanna is driving Makenzie and "Mami" to the Nutcraker performance and dinner. Austin, Texas

Makenzie at Thanksgiving

Makenzie always has fun at the Holidays. She is visiting just after the tree went up at Thanksgiving. A Christmas tree up so early? Deb doesn't think so. The logic, the longer the Holiday can stretch,the better . Makenzie agrees.

Jackson at six months

Jackson David visited last night an the occasion of his six month old birthdate. He is fun and alert. I took a number of pics in front of the Christmas tree and each seemed to capture a different aspect of his personality.