My long absence has ended. I need to make a more concerted effort to write on this thing. Winter has finally hit the Carolina's. It has been so nice here up until two weeks ago. We were wearing shorts at the beginning of the month. Work is busy as ever for both Shannon and I. I'm still pretty pumped about the Colts coming back on the Patriots last weekend. What an awesome game. Things are a lot quieter around the house these days since the passing of little Hans. Poor little guy........we miss him, but I have to say it is easier to care for one dog than two. Macy is growing by the day. I think she is about 46 inches tall now at 4 years old. Basketball for the Lady Vols may be in her future...:)) My mom is doing pretty good right now. It's up and down for her. She is still taking chemotherapy which kicks her butt about four days after the treatment. She's actually back driving again this week. That has definitely given her control back which is great. Well, that all for tonight. Later..........