Another year bites the dust

The 2010 holiday seasons was a wonderful, torturous, and pleasant ending to 2010. First and foremost I need offer my condolences to Hamline University School of Law: they will be receiving no more tuition payments from the O'Brien's, Shanna has finished school. It has taken her several years to complete law school part-time. There was having Liam, traveling for work, and moving to Minnesota. I am proud of her persistence. Now she's studying to take the Minnesota Bar Exam. There's a glutton for punishment...

The kids thoroughly enjoyed the holidays. With cookies, presents, and family visitors, why not? Family is especially welcomed over Christmas time and this was no exception. Shanna's mom, Elayne, visited between Christmas & New Year's and she brought along her grandson (Shanna's nephew) Zion. We took Zion sledding for his first ever, the smile after his first run was radiant. There was good eats, good conversation, and good sledding. Life is good.

2011 has started. We have plans, wonder what will get accomplished? We foresee home improvements and a vacation along with the usual happenings. But at the moment I'll start small and worry about tonight's dinner...