New Years

New Years Eve was nice and warm. So, giving into something I have been trying to do for 2 months, I grabbed my ipod and put on my swimsuit and laid out. It was wonderful! I baked for 2 hours and just got a hint of color (thank you mister winter sun). The girls were more than happy to accompany me, but got bored after about 20 minutes. On New Years Eve, we went to Mark & Julie's house for dinner and games. We never stay until midnight because the drive home would be suicide with all of the drunk drivers on the streets. We came home around 10:30 and played with the kids until 12:00. Then we went out front to light all of our illegal fireworks off. The kids banged pie tins with spoons. (We learned years ago not to use pots and pans- they get destroyed). The moon was amazing that night and had a huge ring around it. Reed was super excited about it. And in combination with the fireworks it was "the best night of his life". I figure the ring was caused from the moisture in the atmosphere, but I ain,t no rocket scientist, so I could be wrong. The kids and Dan slept downstairs under the Christmas Tree for one last night. On New Years Day we went on a 6 mile bike ride with Mark & Julie & Addy. Ashley thought she was going to die..... thus, she will be going on more bike rides!