I am finally recovering from my post-holiday funk...I am rising before 10 and making lists again. The holidays were amazing - thanks to all those who made the effort to be here - we know traveling is not always easy - destroyed or missing luggage, the flu, ornery and tired kids, various belongings left behind, early flights - it made our small commute to Salmon Creek seem like a breeze. So - thanks. (Mike - you left your hat and gloves behind - we will get those to you.)

Kids are back at school, Dave is back at work - now as the official owner and head honcho. Morgan went in for a cleaning this morning - she has got to be the only five year-old that yells "Yahoo!" when told she is going to get her teeth cleaned. She loves the hygienist and she is cavity-free. About a week ago, Dave had to go in on a Sunday for an emergency patient. It was a crown prep so he asked me to assist - I think he thinks I know more about dentistry than I really do. It went well, though I could see him stifling laughter under his mask. This poor woman - though she was amply warned that I was not the regular assistant and was a very good sport, she was a pawn in Dave's little game. We are both determined to get me trained so that I can really assist at the practice in the future.

My spare time is spent preparing for the course I am teaching next month - and I was recently asked to organize a health/nutrition/fitness group for Enrichment. So - right back into the grind.

T 'n T - Dave & I were discussing our own Disneyland trip soon - since you and Marnie are (or will be) locals, it would be fun to all go together.
Kim & Treven - glad the furniture got there - and thank YOU for getting it out of our garage!

Time to start the day.

Adina