Kathy's Family Party

The day after Christmas we had one more holiday gathering at Kathy and Dennis's house, with family from Kathy's side. She did an after-dinner "dessert" spread and we just gathered around and watched the kids have fun. Nolan was off-the-wall wild that night, I think in part because we were literally circled around his toys and he felt like he had an audience. It was fantastic to see everyone and get the chance to chat, even if it was in between pulling Nolan off the ceiling fan.

On the far left you can see half of Dave and Emily's face. Emily is Brian's cousin and Dave is her boyfriend. On the right is Anna (Bri's cousin) and Jeannine, Brian's aunt.

This is Nolan and Lauren (Jeannine & Bob's daughter):Dave had Nolan belly laughing hysterically for probably 1/2 hour straight! It was the funniest thing ever!

Nathan & Dennis:

A close up of beautiful Lauren:

Nolan sitting on big-cousin Josh's lap (and Snoop is the adorable Pomeranian cuddling up at Josh's feet):

Spreading Christmas Cheer

I know these pictures are being posted waaay late, but I think you'll agree with me, that it's better late than never. This is Brian at his Christmas party. He and Santa had fun spreading good cheer, handing out candy canes and I heard something about dancing on a bar, though that can't be denied or confirmed as of yet!

This is Lani, the woman that works in Brian's office with him.

Christmas Day

Christmas afternoon Nolan and I headed to my aunt Terri's house for my side of the family's get together. I was told it would be all finger food, but this was finger food that could have fed an army! It was soooo yummy! Nolan seemed a little more overwhelmed and clingy at this party, but after a bit he warmed up to everyone. I was grateful that he stayed away from the stairs at this party! It was just as wonderful to see everyone and see how much all the kids have grown in just a year. It's so funny to watch my son play in the same basement that I spent years playing in with my cousin, Jeremy, getting into trouble of our own. Not really, we were of course perfect and could do no wrong. I didn't get nearly enough pictures, but like I said, I was mostly carrying Nolan...he's lucky he's cute!

Corey, Morgan & Nolan:

This is Austin, my cousin's son (so that would be Nolan's 2nd cousin, right?). Don't they look like they could be brothers? Austin's big sister, Sarah with baby cousin Mason:Corey, Tisha, Mary & Butch (Tish's parents, who are the sweetest people):

My brother, Jack with his favorite nephew!