Ringing in 2010

If you have or have had kids, you know that a New Years celebration can be a little different with little people in tow. The past three years we have opted to celebrate low-key and with Oliver, which we always thoroughly enjoy. This year, the Stack family hosted a gathering at their house. Oliver was fired up to go and see his favorite little guy, Parker. He talked about it the whole way there. He even had the New Years party hat on that he made at school. It got quiet in the back seat and this is what I found, BIG Eye Rubs! Uh Oh... what could this mean for our celebration?

Parker was puckered up and ready to ring in the New Year.

Don't you just want to squeeze his cheeks and give him a big smooch?
Carrie and Keith's New Years Eve self portrait.

Some of the kids playing on Parker's pad.

Is Oliver calling his homies or prank calling Parker's speed dial list?

Ahh... nothing like quality time with Elmo, reading about Elmo in the Elmo chair.

Group photos of the boys, Oliver, Noah and Parker.

Hey... I think Parker is ready to go to Hawaii. Check him out throwing down the Hang Loose sign.

BTW...My red eye reduction software isn't working :(

Some things haven't changed yet, Parker is still a hair puller.

Noah doesn't quite know this yet, but he is suspicious.

Oliver is well aware of what Parker is capable of and goes into an instant panic when he sees Parker headed his way. He still loves the little guy though.

At 10:00, we were shocked that Noah and Oliver will still going strong. (The big eye rubs must have been a false alarm) We decided to celebrate with New York and ring in the New Year. Do you think in New York they wait for West Coast time and celebrate at 3:00 AM? I'm sure some do.

Craig and Oliver toasting to the new year.

Giving knuckles or dappers... whichever you may call it.

This is our attempt at a New Years family self portrait. Ok, so it wasn't our most successful.

Oliver does have one message, "Happy New Year to YOU"!

On New Years day we had to get out of the house and soak up some Vitamin D. We headed out to take Oliver sledding for the first time. There wasn't enough snow to sled the whole way to the park so the sled flew part way, thanks to Daddy. If Santa's sleigh can do it, so can Oliver's sled. You only have to believe.

The only way to sled, with your own Daddy powered tow rope.

Headed down the hill. There really is a smile in there, but it's all bundled up.

Taking a tour through the park and headed over to the play ground for a few rounds down the slide. Really, why walk when you have a personal Sherpa?

Happy New Year!

Welcome 2010