Welcome, 2009!

Mary Clair and Michael invited us and a few other friends over last evening for a very casual get together to welcome in the new year. We had a ball. Except for one problem - because Brookie and I inherited the 'early to bed, early to rise' gene from my Daddy, we had to come home around 10:30. It's kinda rude to yawn every five minutes, especially after a couple of glasses of wine. So, Brookie and I went straight to bed and welcomed the New Year behind our eyelids and Cammie and Thomas stayed up.

The party was just how we like it - casual, partially outdoors around a bonfire in one location and a chiminea in another, and close buddies. The menu consisted of chili, potato soup, cornbread, homemade mac and cheese, and lots of yummy finger foods-right up our alley. THANK YOU MICHAEL AND MARY CLAIR!

Gettin' ready for the party!

Kelly, Noah, and Cammie....

Brookie and Georgia...

Bryan, Doobie, Michael, and Thomas.....

Oh yeah, and hot dogs....the kids ate like we hadn't fed them in a few days......

Michael, me, Doobie, and Michelle.....

Happy New Year, everyone!!!!!