Hello- So this winter has been flying by without enough snow for sledding, but plenty for skiing in the mountains. Xmas was a hit- Ada loved opening presents and having friends around for a party. I worked for four hours xmas day and had a yummy dinner at our neighbors house- we are lucky to have neighbors that includsde us as family- it helps when we are so far away- doesn't compare though...Wish you all would visit more. There was excitement in the neighborhood today when a moose ended up across the street in our neighbors backyard. The DNR tranquilized him and took him to Colorado, apparently we have a trade agreement with CO- we give them our moose and they give us their Bighorn sheep. Ada and i will be coming to WI Jan. 31st for a week. Hopefully grandpa can take us for snowmobile rides. Ada is talking a ton- she loves to say hi and bye bye to everyone she sees including strangers. She goes to the gym daycare two hours a week and I am taking pilates, spin and body ball classes- It has been so great to finally get back in shape. I am putting off another baby until I feel good again (only to do it all over...) I am a happier person when I am strong and able to have a bit of freedom! Tom and I are going to Mexico in April without Ada- our delayed homeymoon. Tom got a promo- he is now a project manager and working hard to move up the ladder. Mild winter here- I guess all over the nation. Take care and keep in touch. Happy 2006!!!