Holiday Re-cap

December was an extremely busy month for all of us. I wanted to write something down before I forgot. I was totally awful with getting any pictures. I guess I was way to busy will planning the party, hosting it and making sure enough food was out. SIGH...
The Sunday before Christmas we have my Mom's side of the family get together for a party. I was my Mom's year this year. Meaning she was in charge of the festivities. We had talked about it for months and we were going to try and do it in September, but my mom and I got really sick. So before we knew it December was here. I could see the stress in my mom multiplying so I offered to have the party at my house. (Mom's house is under some construction) What a big job. It took the kids and me two full days of deep cleaning to get the house ready. But, it was nice to have an excuse to clean out some of my cupboards. The day of we prepared the food and the games. The party turned out really well. Just about everyone... Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, brothers, sisters and cousins and their kids came. We did miss those who didn't come. The game turned out really cute as well. My mom asked everyone to bring a baby or childhood picture. We drew a huge Christmas tree on a big piece of butcher paper. We then took everyone’s picture and make ornament out of them along with a number. Everyone got a piece of paper and had to write in their guess on the picture. It was really funny because everyone got Rylan and Dylan's pictures mixed up. Anyhow, we had some great food, great company and a great slideshow.

Christmas found us with out any power. It was only about 21 degrees outside so it was a really cold with out a heater. The kids still enjoyed opening their gifts from Santa Claus. Biggest hit was the electric guitar for the boys and Savannah loved her scarf. She tells everyone that Mrs. Claus knitted the scarf just for her.

We had a nice dinner at both Grandmas’ on Christmas day. We stuffed ourselves. Plus we enjoyed seeing everyone.

New Year's eve we celebrated with friends. We had yummy food and enjoyed being with friends. The kids played truth or dare. It was funny to hear and see some of the dares they came up with. There were a few snow angels made with out coats or hats. Adults played "Pit". Thanks to April and Greg for introducing us to a fun game. New Year rang in with a "New Year's Kiss from my honey. We have really made any resolutions. So we will see what 2009 brings us. Cross your fingers for good luck!