New Year

Happy New Year to you all!!! Sorry for the lack in posting, but with the holidays the time has really gotten away from me.

We hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!! We had a wonderful time with the Ortiz family Christmas morning and into the early afternoon. It was so fun watching the kids open presents and see their reactions. I just loved my niece Zoey's face when she opened the Barbie bathtub set JB and I got her and immediately said, "I love it Aunt Leslie. This is great!!!" Kennedy and Carson were just as fun as they opened up their gifts. Of course my parents went overboard and even Baby Brown had a few presents under the tree.

Here is one of the toys baby Brown received. Thanks Mom and Dad.

We then headed over to JB's parent's house Christmas evening for more family fun. Thank goodness our parents only live ten mins. from each other.

JB's family started a tradition about two years ago where everyone would spend the night at his parent's house. It is a great time for us all to spend time together.

We made dinner, opened presents and watched movies. Of course the kids could not wait until we were done with dinner so they could open their gifts. The basement was such a whirlwind of opening gifts, paper flying and excitement as each one opened their gift. JB's mom was very generous with her grandchildren and once they opened their gifts they were ready to play their games. I believe both Jon and Cora tried the Tony Hawk Wii game. All the kids couldn't believe that Jon and Cora tried to skateboard. Later that night the kids were telling us that their Paw Paw had mad skills on the board. ;)

All in all it was a great time with family. We also headed back to Elkhart for New Year's Eve. My Uncle Junior and Aunt Cindy were hosting a New Year's Eve party. JB and I made the drive in after I got off to work so that we could visit with the Ortiz side of the family. It had been too long and was a great opportunity to see most of the family at one time. The food was great, the drinks were flowing and the company was even better. If you can believe it, I made it until 3:00 a.m. Although I must say it is very different being at an Ortiz party sober. ;) Thank you again Junior and Cindy for a great party! We enjoyed ringing in 2010 with you all.

As 2010 begins, JB and I say thank you to our family and friends. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives. We hope that 2010 brings you love, happiness and laughter.