It's 2011!

It's been a year since I decided to start a blog - it's been a slow process and I'm still trying!  Year 2 here we come.  Still love this time of year - the feeling of renewal and possibilities.  First a re-cap on Christmas.  We started the holiday with Christmas Eve/Christmas Day in Marianna.  I think all of us were kind of scared to face it for the 1st time without Mamfie.  We missed her very much but I think she would have been pleased.  Had a good turnout of grandkids!

That's why I don't blog very often - it took me at least an hour to remember how to insert that picture!

A week later, New Years Week-end, we met with the Beede clan in W. Monroe, LA.  New Years Eve we celebrated my sister Linda's 65th birthday with a surprise party.  Thanks very much to Kelly for heading up this endeavor and the rest of the family for pitching in.  It was a great time and I actually think we pulled off the surprise part!  

This picture was taken right after the party - note the fun people still have on their party hats!

New Years Day we had our family Christmas party at Linda's house - tenderloin, cheese grits, mac & cheese, greens, peas & lots more great southern food along with pumpkin & pecan pie.  There was a crazy amount of delicious food all day, football, catching up on family stories, & of course Kate & Lily!

This may sound extremely corny but I have to say Mike & I have the best family and it was a joy to be with them this Christmas!  I think I'm going to end this post before I get frustrated again - ha!  Now it's on to a wonderful new year!