for Andrea's thanks list...only a month later

Oh man it is a happy day in St Louis, with nice clear skies and warm weather. I have been off line, what with driving to freeport and back with marli, and now (finally) painting the inside of the house here, the days have scooted right on by. but my thanks things: 

1) I am thankful that TRALE will be coming back to the USA, it will be real good to have him back with us soon!

2) I am thankful that my dad is still around, we had a real good time over christmas hanging out, and he re-taught us how to play Hearts, which was good fun. 

3) Mom, Dad, Marli, Becky, Karl, Jon, Liz, and Andrea coming down for thanksgiving. that was really fantastic. it was a great break and it was so good to get to spend time together with them

4) finals being over! the week was tough, but it was also fun to got through this tough set of tests with a bunch of other folks. 

5) winter break! I am enjoying catching up on things that I have prioritized over for school

HAPPY EARLY NEW YEARS!!!!! DO SOMETHING CRAZY AND FUN!!