I’m sitting here at work, staring at awe at my new Wacom Intuos 3 9×12. It’s a thing of beauty it is. I’ve had it since last Monday (Happy Birthday to my son!) but really haven’t had a chance to take in the fact that I’m using one.

I have to say - a friend suggested I look at generic brands, but Wacom rules my face. I love my Graphire2 I have at home, but this Intuos is my new hero. It could only get better if I had a Cintiq. But that’s not likely going to happen any time … anytime.

The wife, the boy and I traveled Wednesday night to visit family for the holidays. 6 hour drive with a 2 yr old sounds like a horror movie.
“Coming to a theater near you, ‘6 HOUR DRIVE WITH A 2YR OLD!’ Rated R.”
But honestly, the boy was amazing this whole weekend. Four days of being angel boy. Of course he didn’t sleep that great, but who would in that little boy we make him sleep in (Pak’n'Play). But he was really good, and I am very proud of him.

My wife and I got to talk some, for a change, on our drive. Usually we’re stuffing our ears with cotton to keep the child screams from piercing our eardrums - but no. We got to talk. Guys, talking to the wife is NOT that hard to do, nor that dangerous. Just listen, and try and respond honestly and.. well, tactfully. And all goes well. I love talking to my wife. We’ve been together since we where 13. Married at 21. It will be 8 years in April. And we’re still happy as can be. I now sound like an infomercial for some self help videos for married couples.

Anyway, we got to see a lot of people we love very much - and I’m really happy we got to go. Sat up till 1am talking to my sister-in-law, who is also one of my best friends … it was fun times. Would have liked to hang out with my other sister-in-law, but she was visiting from Chicago and had the need to catch up with some friends, which is understandable.

Oh oh oh .. sheesh .. we bought a new(ish) car. Traded in our lemon and got a 2001 Ford Taurus. Took it on our trip and it was really nice. I like it. If you ever need a new or used car, head over to Tony Betten. They guy there (Larry Powers) did a lot to try and keep our payments down. Praise God, because we can’t afford much! It’s amazing how He provides and opens doors … I need to remember these verses - Luke 12:6.