Welcome to 2006! It seems unlikely that I’ll manage to start posting to this blog on a regular basis again, but it’s a new year, so I should at least give it a try.

I was reasonably productive at work today, considering it was my first day back since Thursday before last. I had a great time on vacation. We didn’t have to do any traveling this year, because our families came here! We had Julie’s two brothers in town with their wives, and my parents! Along with the normal fellowship, food, presents, etc., there was also some serious gaming – Settlers of Catan, Euchre, and Rook! We watched our share of football, spent some time looking for eagles, read books, visited extended family, went bowling, drank coffee, and all manner of other memorable activities. But now it’s all over, and we’re left wondering when we’ll get to do it again. As soon as possible, I hope.