Ringing in the New Year!!

Last night, to celebrate the end of 2011, we invited Derek & Kristin (and kids) and Kimberly & JJ (and kids) over for dinner, games and fireworks.

Here is the New Years Eve stash!

Preston fetched his "headphones" and stayed outside to do fireworks the entire time!!! Big change from 4th of July when he cried the whole time we did fireworks. :)

He even held his own sparkler!

Matt & Blake lighting fireworks

Boys. I was a little worried someone was gonna get hurt. {*ahem* Matthew....}

Blake, Andrew, Brooklyn, Spencer, Gavin

Tired kiddos!! They didn't quite stay up until midnight, but it was very late!

Miss Hayden was awake for the ball drop @ midnight!

Our little family made a toast with sparkling cider to a healthy and happy new year!
~CHEERS!!

2011 was a pretty good year for us!! Matt continues to do well at work, we're all healthy and we have been very blessed. Obviously, the most recent blessing is our new, sweet baby girl, who we absolutely adore!

We hope that 2012 brings more excitement, joy and love to our family!

Things I would like to focus on in {twenty-twelve}:

- be a better wife and mother ~ listen, patience, voice
- serve others with a willing heart (including my family)
- make an effort to have regular FHE, family scripture study and attend the temple frequently
- get back into shape (never knew how much I'd miss running!)
- develop/enrich a hobby
- home improvements