New Years Eve 2013

We did not have a really eventful day on the 31st, but our night was lots of fun.  I casually mentioned to my brother Jordan (whose birthday is the 31st) that he and Melissa were welcome to come over and play games or watch a movie or something and the next thing I knew my mom and sister in law, Tiffany, were calling me to find out the plans for the party.  Haha!  We didn't mind.  It was tons of fun to have everyone come to our little apartment and play and celebrate the end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014.  We actually celebrated at our house last year too, so maybe it will become a tradition.  (mostly I just think it ends up being whoever has the youngest kids since they have to go to bed earliest.  For now, that is us).

The Wii is always top choice for entertainment

Ben had to "work"...

 some of our guests

Don't mind him, he's just "resting his eyes"

Auntie Missa playing with the kids

These three have a blast together

And these 2....well, let's just say they are like 2 peas in a pod

Crisantos New Years Eve 2013

 And for comparison sake...Crisantos New Years Eve 2012

2013 was a busy year for us.  We went to Hawaii for a beautiful wedding, moved to Dallas for a month, lived with my parents again for a few months, placed Archie with a great family, attempted to sell our house and failed, moved to a basement apartment, I quit the job I had been at for 6 years, Ben became the main breadwinner while finishing school, he student taught at West Lake High School, and  finished his Bachelors Degree.  WOW, busy!  And that's mentioning nothing about Benson and his huge accomplishments and growth.  We are very blessed!  Hoping 2014 will be even better!