This is it the run up to Christmas starts this week. That means cleaning the house, wrapping presents, prepping for snow storms...  Sounds about right.

Joel is home again.  Everyone has heard of the Freshman 15 well how about the Sophomore -15?   Yea, he lost 13 pounds since he left here in fall.   Seriously.  I guess all the bike riding, walking, tennis, studying and intake of jamba juice, jimmy johns and whatever he makes at home is a weight loss plan.  Its really not that much  - less than a pound a week, so lets not get all freaked out.  He did have a really bad cold last week, perfect for taking finals right?  So 3 semesters down and 5 to go?  When he starts next semester he will have officially completed more college than I have.   Super proud of him that's for sure.