Goodbye, 2014...am I actually saying that? Wasn't it 1998 just yesterday?

When we returned from the farm, we had Auntie Julie staying with us to look forward to...we filled a couple of days with lounging, catching up, and a lot of snacking!  Julie and her mom make this amazing Chex mix called TRASH, named this because of the tedious week it takes to mix it in a giant trash bag.  She left us some and we literally ate the last crumbs up with spoons.  And that was just the trash.  Don't get me started on the Sticky Balls! The same night Julz arrived (with her broken foot, I may add) Jeff had Colin over to play FIFA Soccer in the basement.  Good thing Julz and I had plenty to catch up on, b/c her basement was being overrun with soccer hooligans.

On New Years' Eve, we had the Van Sickles and Trina over--and although we had a good time puzzling and Catan-ing--our hearts were heavy.  Heidi's good friend was fighting cancer and Julie's family was going through a hard time.  So even though we didn't feel much like celebrating, we enjoyed our time together, on a special night.

Taco Bar--McInturff Snack Buffet--Alea's Chocolate Strawberry Cake

We pretty much ate our way into 2015.

 Their first night staying up until midnight...do you see the toothpicks holding their eyes open?

 Happy New Year!!!

We started out the new year very sleepy, very full, and surrounded by people we love.

Not a bad start to 2015!