Day 144.  I know, this isn't a Christmas picture.  It isn't even a current picture.  It was taken in February at a men's retreat.  We had a blast.  I was reminded of the trip a couple of times in the last few days.  I don't know if I will get to go this year.  The guys that went with me won't be able to go.  It may just be a couple of us going, but if I can get a couple to go then we will.  Back to Christmas, this is shaping up to be such a busy week.  Can someone tell me why school teachers give out so much home work right before Christmas break?  Don't they plan for this?  They know it's coming up, and yet, there are two projects and two essays due.  And, they were just handed out a few days ago.  When you put that on top of the band concerts and choir concerts the kids don't have time to breathe much less attend after school activities.  I think they could have been working on some of this a month ago instead of watching movies in class.  Just my opinion.  I don't think class time should be used for movies any way.  That's my rant for the day.  By the way, the cheese cake on Monday night was awesome.  Again, my opinion.  But hey, it's my blog.