Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year to you all! We can't believe how quickly 2009 flew by, but we were happy to ring in the new year with family and friends! We spent the night together...

at a bonfire at the home of some family friends! The boys loved being outside and thought it was fun to watch the fire from afar!

Ryan made his way over to the trampoline for a bit as he worked past his shyness...

but was soon up close and a little pyro coming out of his shell!

It all started with Papa teaching him to pull a stick from the fire and hold it up...

and that led to TWO HOURS of Ryan helping Tom feed the fire. He literally picked up every stick, branch, or log he could find and would throw it into the fire! I'm in for it!!!

At least he didn't try jumping over it like this kid and some others who were there! CRAZY!!!

Austin soon climbed down from his chair and was running all over the place! He rolled down the hill a few times and was covered in ash and dirt! I definitely have boys!!!Both of the boys made it to midnight and celebrated the new year with poppers and the best fireworks we could find!
2009 brought some challenges to our family, but we have only come out stronger through them! We are excited to see what 2010 brings us!
On new years day we headed up to the cabin for some fun in the snow and relaxation!
Cutie!

The boys had a fun time playing in the snow! Pretend you don't see Austin's pink boots!
Once Austy was down for his nap, Justin took Ryan and Nathan to go sledding...
and for a ride on the snowmobile!

We ended the day with birthday festivities for Nana!

Mom, we hope you had a fun birthday enjoying your rest from a long week of Christmas parties and Wedding planning! We love you and are so grateful for you and all that you do for us!!!