Christmas 2005

Well, I'm back home and back to work after a good 10 day vacation. It was great seeing family and friends. Usually when I get time off to go back to the sunny Rio Grande Valley, I only have time to see family. Although, this time I got to see some old friends, Johnny P. and fam., Nino, and The Kellers.

I learned a lot of things about myself and people in general over those days. One is that no matter how old you get, you'll always be just a kid in the eyes of the elders in your family. I lost count of how many times I got talked over, ignored, or disregarded. Although, I should note that not all of my family is like that. There are those few that genuinly asked about me and seemed to realy be interested in me as a person.

I also have to say how appreciative I am that my Mom, Dad, and brother Jacob let us spend so much time in their house. I know it is a big deal, because my wife, son, daughter, and I got to sleep in my parent's room while everyone else shuffled the sleeping arrangments around between my brother's twin size bed and the couches in the living room.

My son loves to go see the chickens that my Mom has in their chicken pen. He also loves to jump on their trampoline (for hours!!!!). I have to say that my brother is the best 4-wheeler rider I know. He amazed me with all the extremely high jumps, spins, and driving around non-stop on the 2 side tires. I wish I had video or pics of him, but I do not. I need to get some next time.

Bless everyone out there in blogger land. And I stay on top of my blog for now on. It seemed like everyone I met asked why I didn't update this thing.... I didn't know so many people were reading, but I do now. Peace.