GOODBYE 2010...

WELCOME 2011!!!

I can't believe another year has flown by! 2010 brought a lot of ups and downs to our little family. We made it through having learned a lot, grown a ton, and having a lot of fun!

For our new year celebration we made the trip once again up to the cabin...

...with... ...enjoying the beautiful, yet cold, snow!!! On New Years Eve, we went to the annual BBQ they have with the homeowners in the community. There were a ton of people and even more yummy food to enjoy together in the 5 degree weather!!! We bundled up... ...and dug in!!! Natalie, Trevor and Steve!The boys were completely done by about 8:30! I mean freezing cold, exhausted, ready for bed, done!!! So, we rang in the New Year with them at about 8:30. They each chose some fireworks to do with Daddy! Only Austin had the extra energy for a sparkler. Poor Ryan was so cold that he was running inside rather than doing what's usually his favorite part of any firework spectacular! The boys were defrosted and in bed asleep by 8:45! That gave Justin and I some time to enjoy the rest of the night! At 9:00 the community put on a fireworks display that was awesome! Afterwards, we people watched from the deck as all of the completely inebriated people made their way home down the frozen street. While doing so, my cousins and sisters had a party of their own. They had to show everyone how you can have fun without alcohol! Amy, Jared, Aubrey, Natalie, Luke, Katie, Torri and Jenny! While we waited for the clock to strike twelve, we played games and watched the ball drop! Once it did, we enjoyed the usual pot banging, whistling and yelling to welcome the new year!!! Ashley, Natalie and Aubrey. My beautiful sisters!As everyone headed back inside we toasted to 2011!!! Before we went to bed, we sang "Happy Birthday" to my amazing Mom! What a party! Every year we all stay up to welcome her birthday! We are very excited to see what 2011 has in store for us! We hope this year treats you well and brings your family much joy!