Hi gang, this picture seems like a pleasant change of scene from the cold and gloom of Northern NY.  We have actually made it through our first full month of winter and so far it hasn't been as bad as everyone said.  We have suffered lake effect snow, freezing rain and record snow falls with no real problems.  There have been some white knuckled drives and even frozen windshield wiper scares but nothing has stopped our Santa Fe from making it through, of course Mom would tell a different story. The locals say that in Jan. and Feb it really starts getting cold.  So far the weather thing hasn't been that impressive.  I have hardly used by gloves.  Tuesday was one of those drive all over and transport missionaries to meetings day.  The Zone leaders were there to teach. The Elders in Watertown wrecked their car.  Which means we become their car.  We spent some of last week moving a spouse of a deployed soldier and visiting soldiers on Post with the Elders.  One of our newest YSA was put in the hospital with what was thought to be a MERSA (very bad) infection.  He went through emergency surgery. The Elders and I were able to give him a blessing right after surgery, of course he's doing fine now and it wasn't MERSA. News Years Eve we went to a members for dinner with the Elders and went to bed early. New Years day was our P-day since the weather was fair we drove to the Syracuse Mall, H&M fame, to get way.  Saturday we made our monthly trip to Clayton to visit members when we got home the Sugar bowl game was on.  How about those Utes, unbelievable, There is no one I'd rather beat than a so called BCS, SEC team, especially like that. It will be interesting to see what the BCS does with the standing.  We are doing great and love the work, thanks for all your calls on the holidays they really helped out. We miss you all, take care.  Love Mom and Dad.