As promised -- we snapped some photos of our Christmas week celebration. Before hitting the road, we took part in what's become a holiday tradition -- Shopping Day --scheduled every year for the Saturday before Christmas. This year, Ciao Baby in Market Square hosted a Saturday of food, drink and fun. Here I am with three of the founding members of the tradition - Tony Dias, Roy Powell and Bob Loch:



Sharon and I first journeyed to Chicago, to visit my mom and dad. We had dinner with them as well as my cousin, my aunt, Sharon's cousin -- and my brother, Brian. Here's a picture of me and my "little" brother:



The best part of spending my holidays at home is getting to see my mom and dad. We usually get together a few times a year. Dad says he went to church as prayed for a grandson. No pressure, dad. Still, I love him and my mom. Here's dad and I mugging for the cameras:



A Happy New Year to all of you and the special people in your life.