NEW YEARS EVE...

... started at Outback Steak House.  When kids start getting older, they have opinions.  I'm not sure I like that.  They used to just go wherever we wanted them to- we'd order them an ice cream, and that was it.  Now they want food.  Seriously inconvenient... and expensive.  At least there are a few places that make us all happy.  Crew loves food.  He likes to sit with the girls, and eat with his own plate and silverware.

Pyper and Elle the last day of 2008.  Where has the time gone?

Crew got a new car seat today, thanks to our Secret Santa's.  (thanks guys we LOVE you)  This was the only big purchase we had to make because of the new babe.  I am LOVING that all of Crew's stuff will directly transfer to Tripp.  (that's the name Dale has decided on... I'm just trying it out, I haven't committed yet) I looked back at the kids on the way home from dinner, and felt like we were driving a bus!

Our night ended with the girls watching T.V. upstairs, and Dale and I watching Mamma Mia.  I couldn't stop laughing the entire movie- not because it was super funny, but because I just kept picturing the look on Dale's face the first time they broke out into a song.  "I wasn't expecting that."  He said.  Every time they sang a new song it made me laugh.  All in all, it was a good night.  We were all awake at midnight, (for the first time in a few years) and the girls were excited to watch the ball drop.  After it dropped they were ridiculously disappointed.  "That was it?!"  They told me they thought it would be some fiery ball that would fall from the sky, crashing to the earth with a huge explosion.  Yes girls... when you don't drink, New Years Eve can be a very disappointing holiday!  I guess this is my last post of 2008.  I'm not feeling super gushy about this last year.  Truth be told, I'm pretty glad it's coming to an end.  I feel like our family has been blessed and taken care of this year, and I recognize the lords hand in our lives.  I am truly grateful for that.  Maybe before I print up my blog book, I think of something beautiful and profound to write about 2008.  Maybe not.  My family is healthy... my husband is about to graduate... I am 9 weeks away from having my last baby... and we still really like each other.  On to 2009...