We said goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013 with several of our favorite people- Phil's siblings, Tim and Wendy, and her husband, Kenton, along with some of Phil's cousins, Josh, Sarah, and David.
Wendy joined us early for a steak and potato dinner and the rest of the group arrived later for all sorts of yummy video games, and a very entertaining game of Cranium. Tim, David, and Caiden were on a team. Phil, Josh, and I were on a team. Kenton, Wendy, and Sarah were on a team, and Ellee and Cole just kept moving around and ending up back on my lap. :-) We watched some of the countdown, read a Bible story with the kids and put them to bed, played some more, and then watched the ball drop. I went and kissed my kiddos and told them happy new year while they peacefully slept in their beds. Then we spent the next hour and a half laughing as different people acted out more of the cranium cards before everyone was ready to crash. I laughed and laughed til tears streamed down my face and I had to excuse myself to the restroom before I wet my pants!
I am so thankful that 2012 is behind and we never have to relive it again. Even as I know that is true, I also realize that changing the year on the calendar doesn't automatically change the circumstances we are living in or the remaining effects of choices from the previous years. It seems like 2012 was a really tough year, for so many people in my life. The reality of pain, unfortunately, is just a part of this world. As always, I remind myself that regardless of my circumstances, good or bad, my response and my attitude are my choice. I am focusing on choosing joy this year, and I challenge you to do the same as well. Happy New Year!
Wendy joined us early for a steak and potato dinner and the rest of the group arrived later for all sorts of yummy video games, and a very entertaining game of Cranium. Tim, David, and Caiden were on a team. Phil, Josh, and I were on a team. Kenton, Wendy, and Sarah were on a team, and Ellee and Cole just kept moving around and ending up back on my lap. :-) We watched some of the countdown, read a Bible story with the kids and put them to bed, played some more, and then watched the ball drop. I went and kissed my kiddos and told them happy new year while they peacefully slept in their beds. Then we spent the next hour and a half laughing as different people acted out more of the cranium cards before everyone was ready to crash. I laughed and laughed til tears streamed down my face and I had to excuse myself to the restroom before I wet my pants!
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