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2006 was an exciting year. We didn't think it would be appropriate to let this year end without recapping our the Top 5 twodoebs.com posts. Let us know which ones changed YOUR life the most!

The Polycystic Kidney

The Honeymoon Game

My Review of "Brokeback Mountain"

My 2005 NFL Wildcard Predictions

The Lectoring E-Mail Thread

Dear People We Know,

We think this should be very funny. Christmas Letters that take themselves too seriously are universally made fun of by the recipients. We're sure you'll make fun of this, too, but at least you'll be laughing with us instead of at us.

The Christmas Letter typically begins with a paragraph recapping the goings-on of the family unit during the year that's coming to a close. Easy enough: Kati and I got married this year.

The standard Christmas Letter then turns to paragraphs aggrandizing the professional achievements of each family member. For two self indulgent people, that’s also not a problem . . .

Kati's been promoted more times in 2006 than Bush has said that we're winning the war in Iraq. She's come to perch as--it's a mouthful!--Interactive Project Management Team Lead. Although courted by every web development agency in the computer-using world, TMP Worldwide continues to keep Kati happy, so there she stays.

For my part, I've graduated from Criminal Court to the Grand Jury. At this rate, I should have my first Court TV televised trial somewhere around March--maybe April--of 2007. I am, however, very seriously considering quitting my job to help Rudy Giuliani win the 2008 Presidential election.

Once the Christmas Letter makes its readers feel inferior to the senders, it pays homage to all the family members that have died during the preceding year. We, fortunately, managed to keep the entire flock together this year. Sadly for me, this includes Belle-the-cat (that ENTIRE sentence, by the way, was dictated by Kati, for those of you who are concerned that I have a hard place in my heart for that vile creature).

The parting words of the Christmas Letter are abstract sentiments imparting impossible standards of peace on Earth and overly optimistic wishes for health and personal successes in the New Year. All cynicism aside, Kati and I wish for nothing than harmonious coexistence on a global and local level--if everyone could be as happy as we are, things would be pretty OK. And yes, it's true: we also hope you all have good health and much happiness in 2007.

For more sarcasm mixed with genuine emotion and updates on our lives, keep www.twodoebs.com at the top of your browser's Favorites menu--we'll keep it coming on our usual sporadic pace in 2007.

Much Familiarity,

Kati and Matt

Well now that it's officially the holiday season I'm struck that we didn't post much about what we did in the Fall of 2006. So here's a small recap.

In October Doebs began a new challenge in his job, having been promoted into the Grand Jury where he's learning new things and getting his first experiences with Felony trials. He's doing really well and is getting new experiences everyday.

Also in October we had a great day with Abby seeing the sights of New York City. We went to the Natural History Museum, where we really enjoyed the dinousaur exhibits, then enjoyed some hot dogs at Gray's Papaya before heading to Rockafella Plaza. We spent a bit of time at St. Pat's Cathedral before going to the Top of the Rock. It was a really great view and nice easy experience. If you go, you'll enjoy the elevator ride, trust me!

In October I also took a trip to Milwaukee with Tracy and Cindy to see grandpa. He recently moved to Columbus to be closer to Aunt Carol, Ken and Alicyn. But before he did, we wanted to have a Bon Voyage to Milwaukee. It was a great weekend playing cards, eating too much and saying goodbye to a city that's been home to at least someone in my family for a VERY long time.

October ended with a few fun Halloween parties. Some of you may already know but who can guess what we were dressed as??