Happy New Year!

It seems impossible that another year has passed. They are passing much too quickly for me. We had some great end of the year parties with family and friends. My family had our annual Stan's Rockin' New Years Eve Party. (Stan is my brother-in law, and all around great guy!) It is always so fun to get together, play games, eat, and ring in the new year. Each year gets nuttier with the number of kids expanding. You wouldn't believe how many creme puffs Hunter and I put away. I kept getting after him to get out of them, but only 'cuz I was sneaking them in, I'm sure it was very stealthy too.I think this was during one of our Guitar Hero moments. My sister Leslie (on the left) Stan, (middle,sitting) and my nephew Tyler, (sitting, gray sweatshirt). People came and left at various times, so between that, and my camera dying, I was fairly limited in picture capacity.It is rare for my darling sister Celeste to let me get a picture. This is a double bonus with Paul. He had been up for a 12 hour shift, and still had some party in him. These two are the life of the party, and always bring fun new games to teach us. Thanks!
What party would be complete without a little Rockin' on Guitar Hero? I think I was the only one to get Boo'd of the stage because I suck. I was completely stomped on by everyone.
This is one of my cute sisters, Michelle, and her hubby Stan. I am uncertain why I am in the middle...It could be that I was unable to move, due to my creme-puff withdrawl. They are both awesome, and I am so lucky to have such wonderful a family.
My niece Linnea, was being shy because what girl wants to show her muscles with a camera around? I set the camera down on my leg, and she started posing. How could I resist? I am so dang sneaky. Kickin' arms! (Okay, okay, maybe I'd like something on me to be this firm.)Not to be out done by his sister, Jon had to pull out his guns too. Very Nice Jon!
Emmy was completely content to eat orange sticks all night. Brent wasn't quite so happy with me, but was being a great sport. It was one of the few things to perk her up. Poor baby. She sure didn't like traveling this go-around.
Self Explanatory Huh? I don't usually put icky pictures of me on here, but jeez, we both look a little irked. Maybe I'm looking to heaven for patience. My New Year's resolution will be not to be such a Fuddy Dud!
Cute little? Ellie. She is the most easy going girl ever. She kept trying to give Emmy hugs, and was treated to Emmy's mad cat (complete with hissing and posturing) imitation. She was such a good sport, and easily made up for Em's bad manners.But ...Grandma to the rescue. Of course she is happy with her grandma, like always. A little Mickey mouse never hurt anything either. It was a happy ending to the party of the year.
Move over Guitar hero, here comes Rock band. What a hoot. We were able to try the new craze at My Aunt and Uncle's new home and had so much fun to watching everyone play. Here is Brent , with Maddie and Sydney on drums. I couldn't even keep up with the drums. It kept giving me the dizzies.
Hunter is wonderful at any game he tries. He sat down, goofed for a while, and then got in gear. He did incredibly well. Watch out world!It was so good to get home, we all crashed to watch Wall-E. My family is growing up. We were able to watch the whole thing, with Emmy too. These are the moments I love the most. I am truly blessed.

I seem to have favorite pictures in each blog don't I? Well I guess this one is my post favorite. Aubrey, my mom, and Emmy, reading a bedtime book. One thing or another set them off oinking like piggies. They were just cackling, just check Emmy out. It was a wonderful moment with grandma and cousin.

We wish you and your families a Happy New Year.