Since Jeffrey had chicken pox (and since we'd just gotten home and were tired!) on New Year's Eve, we stayed home and celebrated together as a family. After our traditional fare of tacos and fondue....(and how is it that it seems like EVERY year, I'm on a no-sugar plan on New Year's Eve??!! Poor planning on my part for sure!!)
we brought out the Wii that we got the boys for Christmas. Owning a Wii was certainly one of those things that I said I would NEVER do! Having friends who own Wiis is a good thing. Kinda like having friends with a swimming pool. All the fun, none of the responsibility. Now granted up-keep of the Wii is nothing like upkeep of a swimming pool, but it certainly requires more discipline and self-control to not get angry or consumed with the games. In fact, I'm on the brink of a Madden ban (it's a football game)...because Madden 10 has certainly made the boys "Mad in '10" waaaaayyyyy too many times. But over all, the Wii has been lots of fun. Yes, Michael, I know you told me so. I admit it. Part of my Wii-cave was negotiating a Wii Fit and EASports Active game with the Wii. And it is FUN, FUN, FUN!! Overall, I've been very surprised at the relative lack of "video funk" that has oozed from the Wii. It's been very fun and something we actually enjoy as a family. Shocker! So, anyway back to New Year's Eve....we spent time doing fun games together for what ended up being a couple of hours.
Don't let this couch shot fool you, Michael's a "play-a" for sure!
After a couple of hours, Jonathan and Jeremy went back to read.
We watched the ball drop in New York and had a time of talking about what our goals would be for 2010. Then Michael, Jeffrey, Josiah and I went to bed, but J&J stayed up to "read in" the New Year.
Jackson didn't make it to midnight! :-) BTW, yesterday was the anniversary of our adoption of Jackson. 5 years ago we made a REALLY GREAT choice at the Bartlett Animal Shelter!!!!
we brought out the Wii that we got the boys for Christmas. Owning a Wii was certainly one of those things that I said I would NEVER do! Having friends who own Wiis is a good thing. Kinda like having friends with a swimming pool. All the fun, none of the responsibility. Now granted up-keep of the Wii is nothing like upkeep of a swimming pool, but it certainly requires more discipline and self-control to not get angry or consumed with the games. In fact, I'm on the brink of a Madden ban (it's a football game)...because Madden 10 has certainly made the boys "Mad in '10" waaaaayyyyy too many times. But over all, the Wii has been lots of fun. Yes, Michael, I know you told me so. I admit it. Part of my Wii-cave was negotiating a Wii Fit and EASports Active game with the Wii. And it is FUN, FUN, FUN!! Overall, I've been very surprised at the relative lack of "video funk" that has oozed from the Wii. It's been very fun and something we actually enjoy as a family. Shocker! So, anyway back to New Year's Eve....we spent time doing fun games together for what ended up being a couple of hours.
Don't let this couch shot fool you, Michael's a "play-a" for sure!
After a couple of hours, Jonathan and Jeremy went back to read.
We watched the ball drop in New York and had a time of talking about what our goals would be for 2010. Then Michael, Jeffrey, Josiah and I went to bed, but J&J stayed up to "read in" the New Year.
Jackson didn't make it to midnight! :-) BTW, yesterday was the anniversary of our adoption of Jackson. 5 years ago we made a REALLY GREAT choice at the Bartlett Animal Shelter!!!!
4 comments:
What a great way to bring in the new year. I have to agree with you about the wii..who knew!
I can't believe it's been 5 years since Jackson has been in the family. How time flies!!
The fondue looked totally yummy. I'm impressed you didn't have any! Was that homemade angel food cake??
One of the hard lesson we have to learn is to never say 'Never'. Then it hurts a little less when you 'cave'.
Yet another good 'word verification' -- pride. You are and have always been a 'pride' and joy to me. I LOVE you!!
guess who wants a wii...
"Wii" had soo much fun seeing you after Christmas. Thanks for making the drive! Madison got her slippers exchanged for some totally cute purple ones (in a bigger size). And...yes, that fondue looks delicious! Makes me hungry for pineapple...
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