As we wind down the year, it's time to reflect on the past 12 months. For me, it's been an interesting year. The travel to Scottsdale and other areas to preach the gospel of CEREC has been fun. I really enjoy seeing clinicians who have purchased a machine come through the courses at Scottsdale Center and have their practices transformed.

But I have to tell you that all the travel, all the hard work takes a toll on you and your family. I'm so blessed to have a family that is supportive of all I do. My wife jokes and says, 'I thought I married a boring dentist, and here you are flying all over the world.' I'm blessed to be in the position that I am in, and more importantly, I'm really looking forward to the Christmas holidays. For the first time in I don't know how long, I will take two weeks off work and spend the time skiing in my favorite place - Deer Valley, Utah. Our family has been going there over Christmas for the past 25 years, and it has become a bit of a tradition in our household.

I hope all of you are enjoying work, but more importantly don't forget the little things are the real priorities in life.

Happy CERECing, and I look forward to a great 2011 with all my CEREC friends.