New Years Eve in Fairfax

Mom and I bought cute little hats for the dogs. :) They started the celebration early! Some dogs will do anything for a treat!

I guess Chris thought I bought this hat for him. He actually preferred it over the other hats!

Silly Grandpa, gotta love him!

This was a really good picture of Uncle Les. This was the first year Aunt Rosie and Uncle Les came. Aunt Rosie brought along a jug of her home-made wine!

Ah Pepper.... definantly a requirement to know in this family!

This is a good picture of Mom before she got kind of silly :) She always makes such a great hostess. The house looked very festive!!

Now if you look closely, you will note that Mom is actually singing into the wine bottle.... and it begins!!!! LOL

Kylian (Jean's Daughter)

My baby Wilber... to cute for words. :)

Brook at the pepper table.

And then there's Jacque.... always an inventive woman. What a goof!

Dave finally made it to the house around 9ish? He had been driving home from MN after visiting his friend Eric. Winter storms made an 8 hr trip turn into more like a 12-13hr trip!! No wonder he looks a little tired.

Serious pepper players.. Jacque always got really excited when she was able to take a "trick."

Peek-a-BOO!!!! Your guess is as good as mine!

The women in their tiaras and hats!

These hats remind me of "Soul Man." Dan- that one is aimed at you!!!

Grandma Carol tooting her horn

Everyone just having a good time

Here we are watching the "ball drop" on TV, I believe this is about 10 seconds before 2007!

I realize these things take much concentration! LOL



Ah, there we go!!!

Aunt Rosie and Uncle Les

More horn tooting.

I realized I wasn't in many of the pictures.. so here I am!

Here's a great picture of Brook and Chad



Wilber resting on my shoulder.

What was in that wine?



Mario Kart was the game of choice for the kids. :)



Chris and I on Mom's new couch.

Time for bed I think...

Wilber was extremely tired by the end of the night......

Desert making before New Years Eve

Chris caught this picture while I was making "puppy chow/muddy buddies." The lid wasn't quite on all the way when I went to shake the container to mix it! Hence, the powdered sugar down the front of me.

"Who me?!"

Wilber got after the powdered sugar on the floor!

He was sure he could get it licked off!

Collingwood Women's Night Out

Jacque and I ordered a "Lobsterita" while waiting for a table at the bar. This is the "before shot."

And you guessed right, this would be the "after shot!" Jacque got the giggles so bad the waitress could hardly understand her order!! LOL

Sweet Mother-Daughter picture.

A picture of me with my sister-in-law, Jacque (aka Jacks). Jacque- I'm so glad you're part of the family!

Serious picture. ;)

I just had to add this picture. LOL, Stephanie (far right) looks unsure of the situation.

Mom looks a little tired, but do keep in mind, this picture is after two full glasses of wine ;).

Aunt Rosie blowing out her candle on her birthday sundae.

VanDee Christmas

Jordan (Michele's daughter) helping to pass out the gifts.

"My Precious."

It was hard work eating that big holiday meal!


Wonderful picture of Mom (Sherry) and Aunt Paula.

I do believe the weight limit for these chairs is 70lbs... kids will be kids right?

The holidays are all about grazing! :)


This is Aunt Paula's 1 yr old puppy, Christie.