Leo might not be the most assertive member of our ensemble, but he's the one improvising and leading the spontaneous family singalong:
Seymour and I spent New Year's Eve 1999 with his parents, his brother James and our very pregnant SIL Bree at Emeril's Las Vegas, where we dined for three plus hours while everyone cooed about our perfectly gorgeous and angelic baby girl. We then pulled a Moses/Red Sea maneuver, screaming at the New Year's Eve revelers on the bridge between the MGM Grand and New York New York to part ways so baby Iz and Bree's baby belly could make their way to the other shore without being crushed.
Tonight, there'll be a bit less excitement, but we'll be a family of five -- five! -- hunkering down and watching silly movies and enjoying our own version of togetherness. I'd rather be in 2009 than 1999, honestly. 2009 was a good year for our family.
Here's cautiously hoping for more happiness for our family in 2009, and openly wishing extreme happiness upon the rest of you.
Cheers!
Leo's in the lead! That little girl of yours, Shannon----she is too much.
ReplyDeleteHoping you have a lovely New Year's Eve and that MMX (I can't resist writing the Roman numerals) brings even greater and 'gooder' things to you and yours.
Warmest wishes from Kristina Jim & Charlie
What a wonderful singalong! I'm so happy 2009 was a good year for you. It was for us, too, but I get the impression we're in the minority overall.
ReplyDeleteHoping 2010 opens up the joy for everyone.
Happy and Healthy New Year. Enjoy your wonderful celebration!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy and prosperous new year! With many new adventures ahead!
ReplyDeleteHI... Im new to ur blog... found it a few weeks ago and read it from the biggining... I have a 2 yr old daughter who is being evaluated for autism. Sounds like 2009 was an awesome year for your family and I hope 2010 is even better! U have a gorgous family and sound like an awesome mom. I have realy enjoyed reading your story! Hope to continue reading it. Sincerely, Trisha
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