More Christmas and Gold Coat Explanation

Happy 2008!! We had such a fun time ringing in the new year. We got together with some friends played games, ate lots of food, wore the party hats and watched our own ball fall at midnight. I wish I had some pictures, I'll try to sneak some from my friend to show you just how funny it was. Our friends had no T.V. so a volleyball adorned with some tin foil patches around it hanging from the 2nd floor did the trick. There were a few flash lights on the sides shining on it for added affect. I'm sure it was much funnier then I can describe. Even little Charlotte stayed up til midnight. All together a very fun night.
Here is another picture from Christmas at our house.

I was very proud of myself for putting up this arch of lights. I hot glued it, got burnt in the process, but was so happy at my effort everytime I saw it throughout the month. So since so many of you seemed concerned about the gold coats I thought I'd better explain. We went to this awesome display of ice sculptures. It really was amazing. I loved it! It's in this huge hotel with a million Christmas decorations, a life size gingerbread house that you can go in, etc. The whole experience was fabulous. When you check in they provide everyone with those huge Gold Coats. I guess here in Texas they figure people don't have their own warm coats. I'm dissapointed that you all thought that I would seriously buy those for my fam. This is a must do every year for us now. This is the real picutre of all of us waiting to go in.

.....and a final picture of my favorite Christmas present. I might just leave it up until next year I love it so much!

Chris went to work today, the kids go back tomorrow. After this long month of fun we are about to be back on the regular schedule. I've loved our break and am a little sad to see it all end. It should be a good year though because I convinced my kids of some good resolutions to make (obey quickly, listen to mom, help my siblings, do chores without being asked) I'll let you know how it goes.