(Ben)
I have made it 4 days without a pop.  I would have to say it was easier than what I would have thought.  By making a written declaration, it has made me keep my word.  I am curious to see if I will lose any weight by not drinking any more Diet Coke.  Even though there are no calories in Diet Coke, I know there is a bunch of other ingredients that are not good for me, and I have hear that quitting any type of pop will make you drop some quick weight.  I will let you know.
I did a leg workout yesterday, and I am definitely feeling the pain today.  My legs are sore and it is hard to walk up and down stairs.  Even getting off the couch is a chore.  The timing of my leg workout was not ideal, because I had a basketball game earlier today, and my legs felt tired for most of the second half.  However, I did had my family Christmas gathering this weekend.  I stayed up late last night playing poker, and had a few too many drinks, which might have also influenced my game tonight, but I feel better about myself writing off my bad game due to my leg workout, so that is what I am going to do.

I would like to take a chance to thank those who have donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.  I am half way to my goal of $1000.  If you would like to donate, click here.

I would also like to thank Blake and Cindy for hosting the 2012 Studley family Christmas, it was a good time and we enjoyed seeing everyone again.

My parents with all the grandkids.

A serious game of poker.  By the way, I shared the purse with my brother in law Carlos.