My New Year's Eve was spent in Utah! I went to see my sister Lori and her hubby Brent, and their boy Will in their new home. I love to see where people live after they move, so I can imagine them there when I am far away. My other purpose of going was to spend time with Brendon and Stephanie, as they are our kids in Missouri now, and they were in Utah for the holidays with Stephanie's family. As I arrived in Utah, Brendon and Steph came and picked me up at the airport, where upon I found out that Russell was on his way to the emergency room with Skyler with a dislocated shoulder from snowboarding. That is a whole other story ....So on to Lori's house I go. After a tour of the house, and a good sleep, on New Year's Eve, we went to pick up Brent at the Church Office Building where he works. It is right next to Temple Square.
I wish I could show you pictures of the beautiful artwork there, but lets just say amazing. I received a tour again... amazing. Then on to bowling, Williams activity of choice.
Brendon and Stephanie met us there, and we had a fun time. My competive son, married himself an athlete. 
He wasn't so sure he liked it when she beat us all soundly both games we bowled. 
Brendon kept trying to knock her off her streak.... this is his mischievious face after seeing if his attempt worked. 
But, he tried... to no avail. William thought this 8 pound ball could be tossed about like his rubber balls, but nope not the same!
On to the Gibson's for a night of good food and fun. Brent getting ready to teach us all "Hand and Foot"
Lori's enjoying a story!
Stephanie's family is so great, and we had fun playing games and snacking. Thank you to Aaron and Sue for letting me share your New Year's celebration!
I wish I could show you pictures of the beautiful artwork there, but lets just say amazing. I received a tour again... amazing. Then on to bowling, Williams activity of choice. Brendon and Stephanie met us there, and we had a fun time. My competive son, married himself an athlete. He wasn't so sure he liked it when she beat us all soundly both games we bowled. Brendon kept trying to knock her off her streak.... this is his mischievious face after seeing if his attempt worked. But, he tried... to no avail. William thought this 8 pound ball could be tossed about like his rubber balls, but nope not the same!On to the Gibson's for a night of good food and fun. Brent getting ready to teach us all "Hand and Foot"Lori's enjoying a story!Stephanie's family is so great, and we had fun playing games and snacking. Thank you to Aaron and Sue for letting me share your New Year's celebration! Stephanie took her winning streak on to the game table. She won in Hand and Foot,
Apples to Apples, and then her dad challenged her to a game of Spades, 
which she and Brendon beat him and her sister's hubby Tyler. It was her day, and she looks pretty proud of herself! 
Then ringing in the New Year! 
Missing my New Year's Kiss from my darlin' hub...for sure, but the couples here enjoyed this tradition!!
Apples to Apples, and then her dad challenged her to a game of Spades, which she and Brendon beat him and her sister's hubby Tyler. It was her day, and she looks pretty proud of herself! Then ringing in the New Year! Missing my New Year's Kiss from my darlin' hub...for sure, but the couples here enjoyed this tradition!!Here is to the New Year, and many blessings that 2009 may bring to all of you and yours!! 
(Hey, Joy! Look at this for a project I will be requesting letters soon!)
(Hey, Joy! Look at this for a project I will be requesting letters soon!)
