New Year's Eve

I cannot believe it is 2010! Wow, what a year! This year will be equally as fun. A new baby, a baptism, etc.

On New Year's Eve we (myself and the kids) headed out to my mom's for the festivities. Sean met us out there since he was at work, and actually beat us getting there, Julie flew in from Denver at 8:00 and Brent and Ashley were already there.

We ate yummy foods and then at 9:00 p.m. we opened up our family time capsule.
Preface: 10 years ago on New Years Eve- the eve of Y2K, my mom and dad hosted a dinner and almost everyone wrote about our goals for the next 10 years and other thoughts. We then sealed them up in a "time capsule" that we said we would open in 10 years. At that time, I had just returned home from my mission (2 weeks prior). It was crazy to look back and think about all that has happened over the last 10 years and how amazing it was that we were opening it up after that long. In some ways it seems like forever ago and in others it really doesn't seem like 10 years have passed. Anyway, THIS New Year's Eve was the big night. 3 of the kids were present and 3 were on Skype (thanks to amazing technology)- due to distance, pregnancy and a new baby. It was a bit chaotic, but so fun that everyone could be present. Here are the 3 laptops with everyone. How funny is that?

Here's mom opening it up, drum roll.....
It was interesting to read what everyone wrote & see how many things had come to pass that we did write. It was neat too because we got to read what my dad had put in the time capsule, a little piece of him was there with us.

Jules and I goofin' off

Jared, Katie and cute baby Jake (2 weeks old)

My kiddos clamoring to talk and see everyone

Here's just a couple of extra pictures from the night:

Brent and Ashley

Little Tay

Ashley and Tay

Brent and Jayson. I LOVE this picture. He sure loved Brent!

He was getting a little tired, but then his 2nd wind would kick in!

Ashley taught everyone the SHARK song from girls camp. It was really cute!

Me and my hottie (not such an attractive picture of me.. sorry)Me and Rylee

Rylee and Jayson

Julie and Rylee

Julie brought my kids more Christmas presents that she let them open that night. They were so excited & loved them!

The nerds and their electronics :) I thought this was such a funny picture!

Julie bought Jayson little roller skates. It was hilarious watching him. He loves them.

Grandma had to help him balance on the skates- they took a little getting used to.

Playing domino's

At midnight, Grandma broke out some pans and kitchen utensils and let the kids rock out. Sean had to come and find me to give me my New Year's kiss- how lame am I?! Glad he did though.

There were a lot of fireworks going on around her neighborhood so we all sat and watched.

After that, we called it a night and hit the sack. It was so much fun to be with everyone! The next morning Sean got up and went on a 9 mile run! I am so proud of him.

Happy 2010 everyone!!