Welcome 2009

We begin 2009 in Summit County, CO--our Rocky Mountain getaway destination--at the McCoy Mountain Home (a.k.a. my parents' place in the mountains). A little sun, a little snow, a little wind, a little football, a little snowshoeing, a little hottubbing, a little popcorn, a little Christmas cookie leftover action--ingredients of a perfect New Year's Day with the family. Oh, and the newest (and most significant) ingredient: CALEB. Today marks his 4 1/2 month birthday,and he's spending it with his mom, dad, Uncle David, and Omi and Papa. But not with SUMMIT. His feline companion, the grey and white tabby cat, is probably napping on his (Caleb's) changing table at our Little Rock apartment. She didn't make the cut of "what to pack for Christmas vacation". We all debate whether she faced that reality with relief or annoyance. Upon our return this weekend, will we be greeted by a sleeping cat or by torn-up toilet paper rolls? Two things we predict will happen upon CALEB and SUMMIT's reunion: Summit's competition with Caleb for our attention and Caleb's acknowledgement that Summit actually exists.

Arkansas, here we come again---but don't be offended when we claim another state as our home in April. I'm looking forward to the North Carolina friendship between CALEB and SUMMIT.