Every year Christmas comes and goes. Some things stay the same and some things change. This year was particularly nice with all the holiday parties, catching up with so many friends, going to entertaining holiday plays, seeing movies, and having Christmas with my family.

We keep claiming and saying let's do less presents this year, but Santa's sleigh is awfully heavy and he needs to lose the weight so his reindeer don't get tired. Therefor he dropped a big load at the Winberg house.

This may be the first Christmas where I have nothing to return or exchange for a different size. Santa hooked me up with a 12 piece Calphalon cooking set, all new bedding, towels, clothes, PJ's, candles, and some green-backs. What a nice fellow that Santa Claus is.

It was also more fun shopping and giving this year. I gave more presents to both my family and friends than in years past. I even put out a X-Mas and New Years email that I haven't done before. I think it's because I've had a little more time available.

Thanks Santa.