Well the holidays came and went with a flash.... Beth worked almost straight through, but we spent lots of time with family enjoying the lights and trains of Christmas.  The snow was not great but we did manage to get some good times in and we even got a quick new years dip in the lake at the cabin.  To be honest the swim was easy compared to navigating the treacherous rocky hike out past the grounded dock to find water.  Andy is thriving in his rough and tumble way... did you know how much fun it is to run out of control down a steep trail... or jump off the bottom of the stairs.  He remains very focused on mastering everything physical he tries and can't be distracted... His vocabulary continues to grow slowly, and while he seems to comprehend everything he is still content to grunt, chirp, and skwak for his way in life.  How every body had a wonderful holidays.... Cheers and Good Health from Mike, Beth, Andy, Roo, and Max.