Literally speaking it's been a month of family, turkey and football-great American traditions. I love the holiday season and consider it to begin at Halloween and go through the new year. Halloween was actually celebrated this year with twelve couples at the beach for golf and fellowship. Aptly named "Witches & Warlocks", it is an annual event that truly "kick starts" the holidays. It was a blessing to have my mom and both Leslie and Blake home for Thanksgiving. It was great family time with an added few days in D.C. with Leslie-yes, she and I took a road trip on Black Sunday-my term for being on the road after Thanksgiving. The same week Duncan and I had a special treat-a trip to Dallas, Texas for the Big 12 championship game. With friends for the trip, it was loads of fun made even better with a win by Duncan's alma mater-the University of Texas. The Cowboys' staduim is spectacular and was an added weekend bonus. Home again in early December-the days are filled preparing to celebrate the last part of the holidays with family and friends.