"First on the First" . . . After bringing in the new year at a neighbor's New Year's Eve Party, Rosie and I joined 391 runners, Ohio Health facilities, and the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center for a 5K Run to kick off 2010! The race started at the Westerville Medical Campus and wound through the Polaris-Westerville park area. Starting temperature was 21 degrees with snow flurries and some slippery patches at the turn around! A great way to kick off the new year. Last year Rose Anne and I completed 28 races and resolved to continue that productivity . . God willing and we maintain our health . . . and Rosie slipped another goal in for 2010 . . run a Marathon!

New Golf Buddy . . . . Yes, I finally found a golf buddy in Ohio! He's no Tipton Senior Golf guy but I think I can take his $. John Duncan says "you better get in all the golf you can with this guy right away. I don't think you'll get much money out of him this summer!" Mike Dollens replies . . "Be careful, this guy looks like he has ice water in his veins and a cold, cold heart! He'll take your money and laugh!" Cecilia adds . . . "don't know how much company he'll be come spring!" Oh well . . . he's probably just a drifter anyway! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Before & After . . . . When Rose Anne attended the December Ladies night in The Shores she inquired about hair stylists and found one at the gathering, Jan Sanders, a neighbor. This morning Rose Anne went to the Ultimate Image Salon for a consultation, hair cut, style, and possibly a different look . . . and "PRESTO" . . we have Rosie BEFORE . . . and Rosie AFTER.
An exciting new look . . . wonder if Riley will recognize his Nana!

Snow? . . . . What snow? Maddie's nice & warm and everyone is enjoying Christmas!

Christmas at Cara & Jim's . . . It was cold and sunny when we embarked on our journey from Lewis Center OH Sunday morning for Jim and Cara's house in Franklin IN. Wes and Jennifer had just left 14" of snow in Omaha NE and endured a tedious journey back to Tipton. We all arrived mid afternoon and enjoyed Christmas together with Riley and Alexis. Wes & Jennifer's snowfall followed them to central Indiana; fortunately it only left 4" by dark. Maddie, Rosie, and I were glad we elected to stay in the Candlewood Suites, Greenwood before returning to Ohio on Monday! Riley joined us at the motel before our departure and wondered how Nana & Popo brought their bed from Columbus!

T'was Christmas Day . . . when all through the house, not a creature was stirring . . . . . well, very few creatures! Rosie, Maddie, and I had a quiet Christmas together in our new home. Pictures were hung in the office with care, Maddie had a Christmas bath, and a nice Christmas pork chop for the three of us to share! "Blessed Christmas to all . . . . . and to all a good night!"

Ella & Grandma . . . . Mike and his new "sticks" . . . Mindy & Aiden