We didn’t have time to snap any family photos.  We attempted after church this day, but we only got 2 shots in before the troops had enough and revolution was shortly at hand.  We totally forgot while my sister was here so we don’t even have everyone in the picture.  The holidays were full of laughter and all the goodness that family brings.  Ushering out 2009 to ring in 2010 was had amongst family we love.

Mom, Dad, thank-you for letting me pause my life for a few weeks to enjoy a swirling vortex of fun and excitement. Thank-you for not laughing too hard when I showed up in flip-flops; transforming your living room into a huge playroom to keep the kids beyond happy; Brian and Casey thank-you for giving endless piggyback rides; letting us help you with homework; giving up rooms and playing mountains worth of games.  Heidi and Shane thanks for letting us be with you and for bringing Colson.  I could still just eat him up!  For those of you who read this, thanks for listening while I practice for the day when I win my first Oscar.