President Bush waves as he carries Barney while departing Air Force One, Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, in Waco, Texas to spend the remaining holiday season at his Crawford ranch. The Bushes will return to Washington on New Year's Day. Bush over the weekend called nine U.S. service members deployed from Japan to the Persian Gulf to recognize their service to the nation and wish them holiday cheer. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)