I've been very quiet on the blogging front this month, especially over the past couple of weeks.  I took some time off to finish off some long overdue projects around the house (namely the basement).  With the exception of Christmas Day, I've been downstairs almost every waking hour trying to wrap it all up.  Tonight I got all of the caulking and spackling done on all of the baseboards and trim.  Essentially, all that remains is painting (baseboards, trim, and walls), but that's a pretty big undertaking that will occupy every hour of my weekend.  We're installing the carpet on Monday so I have my work cut out for me.  I'll post some pictures when it's all done.

On the positive side, I'll be able to get my office downstairs (finally!) in about a week (after I get all of the outlets and switches wired up) and free up a much needed bedroom upstairs.

Just wanted to drop in and let everyone know I've not gone away, that I'll be back and blogging some pretty good stuff in the coming days (following the vacation), and to wish everyone a Happy Belated Christmas and a Happy New Year :)