Many Blessings for the New Year!!!!!!!

Fun Fact I learned while studying Ancient Rome with the kids: In Early Rome the calendar was divided into 12 months. The year began with Martius and ended with Januarius and Februarius. Later, Julius Caesar modified the calendar so that it began with Januarius--Januarius meaning Janus, a two-faced god who looked forward to the future and back to the past.



Well, I look forward to this new year spending time with Kenny and the kids as well as extend family and friends. I am also looking back and remembering this past year and all the happy occasions and events that occurred. I've highlighted a few with pictures.

The year started with celebrating Kenny's birthday with dinner and a game of bowling.

Kelly came with me to work at Park Place. She had her very own uniform complete with an apron and helped set the restaurant up for the dinner crowd and folded napkins. Now all the kids have had a chance to come to work with me--and they really are good workers.

Lauren's Birthday celebration at Bugaboo Creek and a game of bowling afterwards.






In March, we drove to Ft. Lauderdale, FL and met Ken (H), Sheri, Kelsie, Cameron, Mom, Dad, Gena and Philip. That's Kelsie, Alison and Me in the rough waters of FL.







While in Fl we celebrated Grandma's birthday and Tommy got a shout out too with a pizza party, cake and an episode of American Idol.






A trip to The Everglades.




We were able to get tickets for a Mets vs. Cardinal spring training game.






While we were watching the game, my husband mentioned to Sheri that Mookie Wilson was standing behind us just as you see him in this picture. Mookie was gracious and allowed us to take a few pictures but within minutes he was being crowded around and eventually had to move--sorry Mook.





After a week in Ft. Lauderdale, we said good-bye to everyone and headed north to Orlando & Disney world. We had a great time--thanks again Shannon :)


Alison & Tommy after a ride on Thunder Mountain. This was nothing compared to Space Mountain.

Tommy ready for baseball season.

Easter Sunday on our way out to Church.

The kids painting Easter eggs.

Tommy's birthday celebration at T.G.I. Friday and then bowling.

In June, we went strawberry picking at Secors. After, we made delicious strawberry sauce and drizzled it over sliced pound cake that was topped with whipped cream, mmmmmm.

Father's Day.

Celebrating Alison's birthday with a trip to the batting cages and ending with dinner at T.G.I. Friday's.

In the summer, Kenny spent his vacation washing the house and cleaning all the shutters and then painting the window trim but not without a lot of help from Alison.

Celebrating Kelly's birthday with breakfast of her choice served on the special "Birthday Plate"

In August, Lauren was my helper during Vacation Bible School--she was really good with the kids and kids liked her as well. We had the 5 & 6 year old class. This picture is at the closing program and Lauren is trying to keep everyone quiet until it's their turn to go on stage.

In September, Brian (Kenny's youngest brother) & Rose were married and Tommy was asked to be the ring bearer. It was a beautiful celebration with lots of family & friends visiting from all over.

Our trip to Barton Orchards farm for pumpkin and apple picking. This place is great and the views are beautiful.

The kids get dressed up every year for a Harvest Party at Ridgeway Alliance Church.

My birthday present from Kenny and the kids. I've wanted this angel for so long but every time we went to buy it-it was always out-of-stock. Thanks!!

And finally, Christmas.